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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
7
OCR fragment shows altered hours for The Standard office from 8 am to 8 pm daily except Sunday. Sunday hours listed as 1:00 am to 12:00 noon but text is garbled.
The read text shows scattered references to real estate listings, loans, and business names like Toller & Co and Geo. J. Aelly AY, plus mentions of Ogden and Los Angeles. It reads as a garbled OCR page with stray names, addresses, and ads for coal, grain, furniture, and services, interspersed with partial legal and travel hints.
An early 20th century ad promotes Tilton Brown Shoes from the largest shoe house in the world for ladies gents and children at attractive prices. Also advertised are millinery netlens furnishings and related items offered by McCready's Kerer Inderal.
Fragmented OCR reads garbled names and events: bonds, weddings, arrests, church notices, a derailment near the Weber bridge with no damage, a military promenade, and local ads for meats and chocolate bars. It mentions Lester Turler, Nell Murdock, Ninety-town social items, and a court calendar for May and June.
Transactions show multiple property transfers including Pearlings to View Addition for 4000 dollars and other deeds. George Odell to Wins Wilson, Watts to Wheelwright, and Dople transfer of lots in Lynne addition with values noted. Parcel descriptions reference townships ranges and quarter sections in ambiguous survey terms.
A Grestiam Nebraska clergyman recounts chronic headaches from long coffee use, claiming relief after switching to Postum cereal coffee. He notes improved sleep and vitality, aided by the product as an alternative. A friend also reports recovery from digestive issues after abandoning coffee for Postum.
The Ogden City Council selected William Craig to fill the Third Ward vacancy created by the resignation of Boothman. The meeting featured lengthy debate on nominations, petitions, and council rules, with Randall pushing to suspend rules and name a successor, and Craig receiving strong supporter backing before being declared chosen.
City records show approvals and denials on building permits historic franchise talk for Utah Independent Telephone, sewer and street maintenance, and pay for council tasks. Reports detail horses and livestock counts, sanitary concerns near streets, and arrests or legal notices involving residents and vendors.
A one week mission led by Jesuit Fathers and colleagues will be held at St Joseph's Church. The program includes a schedule of devotions, catechesis, and Eucharistic services aimed at Catholics who have not yet made their first Holy Communion. A special feature is the Blessed Sacrament devotion at 6:00 a.m. with guidance from Fathers Milonty O'Canan and local clergy.
Benjamin Chuo diy of Prova leads a lantern viewing presentation on the Book of Mormon during a lecture under the A M L associations. The event, headlined by the expedition leader, showcases scenes from the travels and promises exceptional interest for the general public tonight.
Probate matters heard in the district court include petitions for guardianship, letters of administration, and revocation actions. Notable items involve estates of Maye, Joseph Montgomery, Charles A. Maynard, and Bartlett Daratte, with citations issued, bonds set at 1800 dollars, and administrators named or revoked as proceedings continue.
In Tolapp Court, Peter Hinson pled not guilty to armed assault charges as other prisoners faced arraignments. William Watgon and Robert Littor pleaded guilty to indictments, Samuel Mann Warren admitted forgery, Peter Hansony pleaded not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, Ng pleaded not guilty to polygamy, and Ng explained marital histories and asset transfers amid contested separations. The report notes prior disturbance and alleged violence including repeated beatings and threats, with observers commenting on the defendant's claimed lack of sanity.
Farmers report mixed results from an exceptionally cold spell and late frost. Some stands of beat and oats show promise, while many plots suffer wind damage, soil shifts, and weed interference. Harrowing improves emergence in some fields, though others await more favorable weather to plant and replant.
Train special for teachers runs to the coast via the Rock Inland System at a round trip fare of $2.00. Contact agent Hal Ray, Denver, for full information and arrangements.
An obscure OCR fragment notes a business titled The Ogden Junk House offering top prices for trunk wash telephony or related items at a local avenue. The garbled text limits clarity on exact services, dates, or locations.
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