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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
10
A garbled standings page lists National and Pacific National League clubs with wins and losses for Chicago Boston Brooklyn St Louis and others, plus assorted city team names. It also notes grocery ads claiming low prices in Ogden and various product mentions.
A garbled, humorously distorted excerpt presents comic exchanges and misheard phrases about a Hottentot figure and various stage or daily life gags. It includes fragmented dialogue, a misnamed figure’s plea for cantaloupe, and a sequence where misread words trigger comic misunderstandings, concluding with unrelated theater and cooking pranks.
The notice outlines reduced eastbound rail fares via Union Pacific with specific points, prices, and dates. It lists sale dates May and June, return limits of AW days, and continuous pass terms. tickets will bear a transit symbol and apply to May through September travel.
Fragmented OCR text reports a creditor dispute involving Joseph Leiter and a claim against him for 1897. It references a proposed reposition and potential liquidation and notes Leiter's father may respond. The fragmentary wording lacks clear dates or a coherent sequence of actions.
Del May W Por faces lashing at the post for theft of a filly when jailed. Powell and Smith receive lashes atop the whipping post before jailers tied to correct the law. Powell wrote to his wife urging the children to witness the event, raising questions about mercy and the purpose of punishment. A Milford case years earlier saw a condemned man visited by his wife the night before execution.
A Yukon river accident yesterday afternoon claimed the lives of Willi Bailey aged 70 formerly of Livermore Caldoin Maggland aged 64 and Jub Wrank. The canoe overturned in swift eddy and all three were swept into the water. Only the body of Frank was recovered. the others remain missing as rescue efforts continue. Bailey leaves a wife nine children and aged parents in Livermore Cal. The incident underscores the Yukon navigation dangers as steamers report revived traffic and a hopeful outlook for seasonal travel.
Notice states I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Citharing A. Wlonke after this date May 14, 1903. Signed Joan M. Kuen.
County official invites sealed bids for sprinkling Ogden Canyon road from Apeinkwhout to Bird Canyon mouth during the 1903 summer. Contract requires sprinkling entire length at least four times daily with two round trips per day. Bids due May 18, 1903. William G Wilson, County Commissioner.
An American tourist once called Burns widow Jen Armour, asking for tales of the past. She responded with dignity, clarifying she was Tam the only relict of Robert Burns. The exchange highlights the widow’s proud claim to her historic status and poise in the face of curiosity.
On May 16 Dragon Short Line will sell tickets from Ogden to points north including Pocatello and intermediate stops. Fares cover Ogden to Pocatella and westward destinations, with ticket validity from 15 days to 30 days for west, north, and east routes.
Wallen gives notice for stockholders of Corey Brothers and Alden to meet May 3 at 11:00 AM at the firm office in Ogden City to amend articles of incorporation by renaming the company to Corey Bros Construction Company. President Corny Brothers & Alden, April 8, 190d.
Court of the Second District in Utah Weber County publishes notice that Jo hn T Thompson and others as board trustees seek a decree dissolving the Hoopar City Irrigation District. Interested parties must file objections with the district court clerk by the specified deadline, dated May 11, 1962, and sealed by Clerk RAL O A Hollingeworte.
Probate notices announce Clara D Briggs deceased creditors to file claims by a specified date at Valentine Gideon’s Utah offices. Also filed is a probate for Thomas Doxey estate with hearings set May 20 at the Weber County courthouse. An alias summons in Ogden Municipal Court requires defendants to appear within 10 to 20 days after service or face judgment.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a spiritual meeting on a Sunday afternoon at a venue linked to Thomas Tart and Tarek, with guidance from Mrs Byratt. A table tipping incident is mentioned with questions answered by a child, and an admission from an apparent organizer.
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