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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
3
Specials this week include deep discounts on ladies wear and accessories. Prices cited show items such as knit ponchos, dresses, and tunics with reductions around five dollars and two dollar ranges. Some items mention oil reductions and value marks.
Fragmentary OCR item lists scattered names and places such as Curnatians, Pecoration Day, Cape, Jessa Winn, Green River, Meely, D. J. Milane, and Mr. Malone. The text appears as a garbled social or community note with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented notice describes Browne Jon han petition in probate court for letters of administration for the estate of the late Oscar N Brown. Appraisers named Wit Reck Alexander Brewer and George J Kelly to value assets. Also mentions family allowance and final settlement plans, with various local business notices and social details from Ogden era.
Fragmented OCR lists assorted items from a paper page: candy factory job ads, arrests, lawsuits, school shoes discount, a court case against Southern Parke, conferences at Weber Stake academy, a Netherlands reunion, and various misread names and places.
Weber Academy and Ogden Salt Lake high schools sent large contingents to Sal Lake for the Big Meet. Ogden expected wins in races and jumps. weight events favored Tentomo. The University oversight noted rain impact with many entries and probable record delays.
The high school will hold baccalaureate services on a designated evening. Senior class members are to assemble in the church parish hall for seating and procession. Members of the senior class and the board of education are urged to attend and take seats as requested.
Valuable silverware stolen from a home has been recovered in Ogden. The theft occurred while the owner was away, and the recovered items weigh about 12 pounds with a value over 760 dollars. Police say the recovery supports tracing the thieves and may lead to arrests.
Memorial exercises Sunday afternoon will be held at the Methodist church with Grand Army of the Republic Spanish War veterans in attendance. Program includes prelude Patriotic Ai Made fey Russ Welch, choir anthems, prayers by Rev. Carver, sermon by Rev. HB I. Rimmermen, solos, and a closing hymn. Veterans and public are invited.
A Brigham City cement venture plans a New York capital funded company named Wasatch Portland Cement. The plant aims to cost between 400000 and 700000 dollars on the west edge of Lake View Raven, about 1000 feet from the county road, producing 1600 barrels daily. The project promises 260 local jobs and boosts regional commerce, with offices in Brigham City and management by WW Hell. A marl bed near the site is cited as the cement source, with tests and early production expected.
Real estate transfers listed include John Donnison and wife to Joseph T Hor for land in the southwest quarter of Section 27, Township 6, Range Towenr, $250. Frank W Hotaling and wife by Ann Sheekatta convey lots 3 and 22 with subj to statute of Black 38, $1,000. Blaney Stevens to Ky Go MeCrit for part northeast and southeast quarters, $6,009. Other conveyances and rates noted with various parcels and nominal sums amid garbled descriptions.
The docket lists numerous cases set for June trials including Jenau cases at Ogden and Salt Lake City venues. Matters span equity, civil, tort, and municipal court actions with continuances and appeals noted for several parties and dates in May.
A Tunpy couple in Webercom learned after a county record check that their wedding ceremony did not produce a valid marriage license. They had already isolated their home life as a married couple before realizing the error, prompting surprise and reflection on the ceremony’s legality.
Commencement exercises at Weber Academy were held today with an audience including the student body and county officials. The program featured student speakers and an exhibition, listing participants such as Walter Wallace, Frank Stratford, Vivita Pelervat, and others, with notes on school administration and a closing address by the superintendent.
A brief denials statements emerged in Washington in May addressing a circulating story. Officials said no comment or confirmation was provided, underscoring information control and media briefings at the capital.
Fragmentary text reports tensions between Provident and Attorney General Bonaparte over bringing a writ against the New York, Hartford and Haven railroad. It mentions Bonaparte allegedly threatening, with corroboration from cabinet statements. details are garbled and incomplete.
The record shows multiple libel cases before the court, with demurrers and amended complaints noted. Parties include journal publishers and various defendants, with orders for amendments, strikes, or continuances. Proceedings cover motions to remove to a higher district and continued advisement for the next two weeks.
Jurors drawn for the June term of district court include Geur Jmws fanz Bla, armel Aux, TG Bigetow, Jos. a FIFA Wa Bartett J. W. Pacry, Y. T. Astill, Fred W. Kendell, Davi oe oa, John J. Willians, Wra. G. Botnap, Chas Shurlit, P Last, Walter IH. Raweon, Prankdit Cilord, Jehu Nicholas, Robt. G. Agre, Joseph Orton, John Holmes, Led Reed er, Walblus Geo. Vy Lies.
Fragmented OCR text presents an offbeat instructional fragment listing names and odd domestic steps including fabric, foundry actions, and a bake time. The garbled material mixes improper phrases and appears to describe a nonsensical craft or ritual with references to clothing, flowers, and a lemon. The passage lacks coherent narrative or verifiable event.
A fragment discusses women taking charge of catering at social gatherings and entertaining roles. It notes some cities have seen success with women planning decorations and programs, while the most perplexing task is preparing attractive refreshments.
Fragmented OCR paragraph describes a dispute over an award and payments in a land transaction. Peter Lonsuih allegedly purchased land for 7000 with 3000 already paid, and 4000 still due. The text hints at a legal action and associated costs, asking the district to award relief.
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