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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
In Mere Grids from HAe the season sale highlights undergarments and galoon items, with cheap prices on camisole and cravats. Store offers include covert covers and shirts, featured at modest rates.
A lively Five Points banquet at Ue Mya Potbiaty department featured a batonnet and danas, with the Veteran firemen and their ladies, the city mayor, and a packed hall. The program included Julia Maddock, Myrtle Leavitt, Muldych Nordquist, and several readings and songs, ending with remarks by A. J. Canfield and James Sarrop, chief of the Five Points fire department.
Salt Lake City May meeting of the Knights of Pythias grand lodge convened at 10 o clock Wednesday forenoon elected officers: EH Leather good Sill Lake grand chancellor G Lumenthal grand vice chancellor Thom Hobday grand prelate H Wailetgl Ogden grand keeper of records and seals Ny Meld Ogden grand treasurer Mark Reed Salt Lake grand ambassador Braves Moulton Robinson grand intendant garde Row Kem Millvale eran iter gard
A fragmentary report notes Superintendent WC Munson travels to Lovelock for a fall inspection. It mentions Lake division of the Southern Packie heading to Lovelock for morning work and ongoing improvement efforts by the colpans.
Residents and observers in Ogden and worldwide watched for a comet tail with eager anticipation. Reports said the comet failed to pass as expected, sparking confusion and widespread discussion as scientists noted atmospheric and electrical disturbances accompanying the event. A small white-covered balloon rose to about three thousand feet, drawing street attention before crowds dispersed, leaving many disappointed at the momentary glimpse.
Agitation yesterday over closing measures prompts a county court meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. All members of the Women's club are invited. The aim is to reach a clear understanding and settle the matter in a orderly, cordial discussion.
The document records J Ambrose Ryan denying any comment about Mrs Ryan and asserting his intent to study law in California after a possible property settlement. He describes himself as a businesslike gentleman and warns against injurious statements while noting efforts to resolve matters through counsel. He mentions attending to personal matters with his attorney and court-like negotiations.
A readers note on gas and electricity as changing forces, describing magnetic energy, states of matter, and future utilities. It envisions gas stored in steel bottles replacing pipes, enabling rural households to cook with bottled gas and reflecting on energy from ancient to modern times.
The note instructs opening the oven door and valve before lighting the aveng, striking a match to light the burner, and turning the valve until the flame turns blue. It warns that a white flame means more gas is needed and advises turning off the burner when the flame nears completion. It promises cheaper fuel and offers service support if satisfaction is not met, with cautions to stop leaks using kitchen-soup width on the phone.
A chaotic letter from Eugene & Battal reports merchants facing pressure from clerks for an early closing hour. It notes anti- and pro-closings, bonds set at 500 dollars, and a public push to rally support for a shorter workday amid citywide debate. The piece mocks the plan, cites demonstrations, and hints at political bets tied to boosting for Ogden and a “nouatey Jay town.”
May 16 hearings involve Fred Belay and Special Officer Wiant Rut in police court with mixed outcomes. Several defendants faced trespass and minor charges while fines and jail terms were handed down for various violations at local properties and public spaces.
Invitation from the National Roosevelt Rough Riders Association requests the title of honor at a luncheon in New York on June 2. The notice specifies formal proceedings and recognizes the association’s role in veterans affairs.
Contagion scare rises in Plain City area as six new scarlet fever cases appear in 24 hours. Moroni Poulter cites three infections linked to a party, with cases concentrated in Ogden’s north. Local quarantine rules tighten to curb spread.
Chief Forester Henry Graves is due to arrive this afternoon to spend at least two days at the local forest service headquarters. He will be busy with District Forester A. Sherman plans to arrive tomorrow afternoon and will be escorted through Ogden and nearby points, with a reception at a city venue that evening.
Waketch manager Shumway announces arrival of winter cavions with a list of names and locations. The fragment references Ing fran Civitan Me Rhinehartia ataula Sik Atal Merlin md pa Jom dame Me Basget stihl Swigpediion Stowe Atrlviedt Fewmanent oF Strife browght along Thlate I Belle Agan bh NY Yyartary eat sate Pati Stafford mw Martin Moniman.
James Stewart of Plain City is reported dead. The notice notes his death and lists surviving relatives. The fragment references a family statement and indicates a date around 1886 with missing surrounding context.
Fragmentary notice lists Ry Binwart of Ogden and Mrs Mary Campbell of Salt Lake City with funeral arrangements. Details are incomplete but indicate services and a meeting time around 2 o'clock.
A fragmented notice indicates Plain City hosts events Friday evening and Saturday morning at the central venue. Details are unclear but suggest a community cultural gathering with public attendance.
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