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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
A local Good Templars group invites the public to an evening of food and entertainment this Friday at eight. The event promises a program of varied acts and effects to be highlighted in the newspaper later this week. All are welcome and urged to attend with friends.
Threaga May 4 The board of a panel of the American Trotting meets here today. A prosperous year for harness racing is forecast according to the member. It is estimated that about one million dollars will be contributed on the various channels this year despite the stringent anti betting laws in effect throughout the country. On the Grand Circuit some, nearly 415 0 60 was distributed on the aforementioned places quality and features. Growe up 418000.
Hadley arrested today on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The manager, MartC Wy Andley, allegedly claimed officers including Mayor C Her bett Moora and Superior Judge J J Mlackie were part of the company’s scheme. Proposals included operating a boat line on the Enake river to connect interior points near the Idaho Wash boundary.
An assortment of small items appears, including sale notices for shoes and clothing at The Palace, notices about a honeymoon return and relocation, a boxing match challenge, legal actions involving coal companies and trustees, a funeral announcement for Daniel A. Murray, a divorce filing for Martel Thomas, a petition for letters of administration for Charles Le Buschman, and coal business notices. The fragmentary text references Ogden, Utah, Wells Fargo, and various local addresses and names.
May batters report the Woman's league committee in Salt Lake City has sent a letter to the Meat, Grocers, and Butchers associations urging all grocers and butchers to cover and seal screens and投 protect homes from flies. The note argues such sanitary measures will safeguard public health and reduce disease, despite cost concerns, and is signed by committee chair Tom D. Pt.
Fragmentary obituary item notes the death of Edward Richards. The brief text mentions community members and local affiliations, but the exact date and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A family led by Tain Bineel Parker plans travel from Sah Juan County to Denver for a year end meeting. The group intends to reach Wert Fefet and Mite Ger Nucharde in early 01g as they move toward Colorata Nevade and Asbie area, with efforts to gather in the Colorado region under local pioneer ties.
May 5 Bal Lake reports a large Modern Woodmen of America parade to escort head Talbot through the city. More than 1000 members, police, bands, and officials filled the route from Presntive Place east, with head consuls and Royal Neighbor camps represented.
Balt Lake Town wives were added to Fall Lake City's divorce colony. In the third district court, Turaday and another applied for membership simultaneously. The complaints allege desertion and non support, with custody of children and alimony demands.
Casilla Utah May 4 collision between the first and second sections of train No 6 on the Peaper Grande road injured several people. George Bray of Battlea Colo and Miss Sixth Armperrer Palisades City had arm and facial injuries. Engineer 0 Dickerman of Open was seriously hurt. Two other passengers sustained pale injuries and were taken to Salt Lake City for treatment as air brakes failed on the first section. Conductor Vlearen and Engineer tris were in charge of the section.
The article describes a train section derailment in the Business District with one car damaged and the rear end of the second section bearing the brunt. A buyer, Boyd Park, acquired the Auerbach building at 162 65 South Main for around 950000 with land valued at about 420 per front foot, totaling near 179000.
Auction listings show the Orden Auditorium to be sold on note for thirty days with lease terms and expiration dates through 1916, plus a legal notice for Weber County Utah real property with sheriff sale details. The document also notes fire damage, sale price of four thousand dollars, and contact hints for further particulars.
A list prepared for the Bead Letter Office outlines names associated with the Gentlemen's List from Ugien Utah. It includes Andrews, Jétoes Sfarimota, Afford, Ben Mir, Miller, Jack Harnett, Ernest J oie, Van Doron, Duncan, Trang Strieter, Sam Stureis, Hubert Rael, Sullivan, Tim Brathey, and many others. The compilation appears to catalog recipients or signatories for official correspondence.
Helena takes a 3 to 0 win over Salt Lake in the Mountain Baseball league opener at Walker field. More than 3,000 spectators, including the mayor, watched a tense contest where both teams showed effort despite a lack of sharp contact. Farnsworth’s pitchers and Helena fielders held Salt Lake in check as Helena’s defense and batting pressured the visitors throughout.
The report notes the bankruptcy case against Otto Heinze & Co. brokers amid the 1907 financial panic was dismissed. Master Nathaniel S. Smith found no proof of innocence or bankruptcy wrongdoing. Counsel Weilze & Co. stated the firm’s total indebtedness at filing was about 1,450,000, with half already paid.
A fire at 1 o'clock this night engulfed the Ry foundry near Salem two miles from the city. The prison and insane asylum could not be reached by telephone and a horse and buggy were the only means of communication. The foundry sits 200 feet from the other building, wind blowing toward the blaze, but no immediate danger to the prison. No inmates are reported to be in the prison.
Heavy winds and waves along the lake cause damage to banks and roads near Bagley station. Workers heave hundreds of tons of rock to shore to reinforce the embankment while trains run with limited disruption. Officials from Southern facilities assess the situation from Lakeside to implement protective measures.
Behlacks W Hughes and ER Murphy lead a party of Rio Grande and Western Pacific officials arriving by special train to inspect the proposed new Rio Grande depot site. They are hosted by local officials, dine with President Heywood and Reynolds, and depart after brief talks with Four State Air leaders.
A large crowd at the Montgomery fairgrounds roared as Louie Chevrolet, the noted French driver, posted a 4 second mile and won the 260 mile event in 126 minutes amid early setbacks. Grover Dewitt led a standout day with multiple wins while the Darksonville circuit showcased a flurry of races and notable finishes among drivers such as Norman, Chalmers, and Dewitt.
A fragmented report notes Kyehane filing for bankruptcy at May and Peratdent court regarding the Mabe serine and Horses company Merharees. The document references a plan or asset status and a court petition, with limited legible details on the entities involved.
Washington May 4 The entire yellow pine lumber trade of water welled by Mississippi ties involved in a complaint of excessive rates fled today with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The complaint was initiated by the Pennsylvania Central Lumber Company along with major lumber manufacturing concerns in the southern pine territory against the Burtine line railroad and several other carriers.
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