Fragments from an Unclear Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sundays and hours from 10 to 8 with unclear place names and people. The readable pieces reference opening times and a public venue but lack concrete entities or events to identify.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sundays and hours from 10 to 8 with unclear place names and people. The readable pieces reference opening times and a public venue but lack concrete entities or events to identify.
Fragmented OCR item notes money concerns and local affairs in Ogden with names like Goodi Kelly and John Farr Coal. Mentions a marriage license for Unis Forbes and Maud G. Wilson, police inquiries, and upcoming lodge events. includes travel and sale notices, plus everyday business classifieds and a suspect’s confession centered on theft from a local ranch saloon.
An old-fashioned advertisement urges readers to save by buying Hamilton Brown Shoes. It touts wearers and promises quality and bargains, highlighting hats millinery and trimming items from the same seller. The text reflects outdated spelling and marketing style.
A severe winter storm disrupted Te lephoon and Telegraph Service 42 and damaged fruit and early berries while affecting grain and feed crops. Snow and rain caused gutters to overflow and branches to break, with wires and cables broken citywide. Authorities worked to clear flooded areas and restore service while assessing crop losses, especially fruit trees and berries.
Railroad notes report a fireman injury from a burst water gauge near Elko and rapid Southern Pacific line progress between Wine movea and Carlin with new grade readiness. A National Railroad Trainers convention opens at Coliseum with some seven hundred delegates expected to convene. railway staffing logistics and crate handling at Beowawe and Palisade are mentioned.
Real estate transfers show multiple private deeds with minimal details. Entries include parcels in township sections, grantors Lovien Adonis Peterson McFarland Ensign and grantees James McVirlud Thomas Jones Chas Hamilton. Sums listed largely around 1500 to 1600 dollars.
A judicial endorsement from a colorale court judge describes Grape-Nuts as a remarkable food aiding mental vigor and health after months of use. The affidavit from Poglam Co. Battle Creek lists the product’s claimed benefits and praises its effects on the affiant’s vitality and focus.
Ogden and Salt Lake City committees prepare a grand reception for President Roosevelt during his West visit. May 19 at City Hall serves as the next planning meeting. Officials from Ogden and surrounding states coordinate decorations parades and security while inviting civic groups, schools, and military units to participate in a wide scale celebration.
An odd tale describes a street prank around a name plate and a faux inscription. The incident centers on a yard swap of tags with names like U. Clantiers and J. Ganders, amid a crowd reacting with laughter and confusion on the sidewalk.
Regular session notes indicate the Weber County board, with all members present, debated rebuilding costs and boundary questions with nearby counties. County Attorney and surveyor reports address driveway work, drainage needs, and plans to bid on new infirmary buildings to offset expenses. Public safety and health updates covered jail staffing changes and a resident’s request to defer incorporation.
A long, garbled roster of arrivals is reported for the Teed district over the past twenty four hours. Names include J W Cotes, Weary Grosby, J D Golo, Rio Franelaea, Charles Quan, Whig Southard, Promontory and many more with scattered locations such as New York, San Francisco, Cal, Washington and Illinois.
Fragmented OCR text describes Japanese arrivals and local labor options in beet fields. Mentions individuals and unclear organizations, with references to leaders and community responses. The passage references work, editing, and a push to involve available labor and local workers in agricultural settings.
Two men were arrested for violation of Sunday closing laws after a municipal court matinee. Several defendants pleaded guilty or were fined, with sentences including fines and conditions. A hearing was set for the evening, and local business owners faced penalties for keeping venues open contrary to the closing order.
The undersigned extend thanks for the sympathy and kind words offered after the loss of their daughter. They acknowledge the many expressions of support from friends and neighbors and pledge to bear the burden of sorrow with grace.
In Chicago last night seven employers faced the unions as the Board of Arbitration issued a ruling delegates deem unjust. The Central body and city unions rejected the decision and vowed a citywide boycott of arbitration boards. An executive board of the federation was proposed to guide actions.
The report notes the appointment of a preacher as heir and successor in Weales Cathedral alongside King Kawand and the hereditary preacher in David's guardianship. A ceremonial sum of $3 is mentioned with a new pew in the cathedral reserved for his use.
A dissolved partnership notice records that on April 20, 1903, Commercial Electric Co. and associates dissolved their partnership. Names A Hy Kellogg, YJ. Woon, and others appear in the imperfect transcription reflecting the formal close of the business arrangement.
A distorted notice announces a teachers excursion to the coast via the Southern Pacific Company with details lost in transcription. It mentions dates, agents in Ogden and Denver, and a summer rate around 200 dollars round trip, tied to the Rock Island System for information.
Market notes record fluctuating bids on rail, livestock and grain with wide ranges from 106 to 1012 across local auctions. Prices vary by lot and source, reflecting supply shifts and buyer demand in Ogden and nearby districts.
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