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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
6
The article recalls a chaotic scene at a club where a man describes a dangerous episode involving horses and frightened women. He mentions two ladies harmed, a captain’s failed aid, and a tense debate about blame and fear as onlookers recall events from years past.
A reporter recalled a queued interview with a senator. The exchange drifted to poker as the reporter gasped for breath, and locals watched as the moment unfolded on the sidewalk. The scene blended politics and casual chatter in a brief, curious encounter.
Readable bits reveal a diary like reminiscence with disjointed phrases on memory, happiness, and personal moments. The text references emotion, a happiest hour, and questions about a story’s end, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR and missing context.
A fragmentary roster lists numerous names and places including Cleveland New York Chicago Park Dubuque and Denver with many surnames like Newman Wales Park Mish Welles Take Oltys and Deckers. The text reads like a passenger or arrivals tally with scattered city and state indicators and several personal names.
The Ogden Weber Utah Municipal Court issues an alias summons to L. Reket, defendant, in the case of Hedges v Reket. The defendant must appear within ten days of service, or twenty days if served by publication, with the case filed April 16, 1908. Clerk David Jenson and attorneys Geymour & McCormick announce the notice with seal and date of first publication April 1st, 1908.
Creditors will present claims against Clara B Briggs deceased to the undersigned at the office of Valentine Gideon in the First Na hawl basic building rooms 20 50 in Ogden City Weber County Utah before the third day of April 1908. Chesthe Fe Coulter administrator Valentine Gilden attorney for administrator May 2 1908.
In Weber County Utah Probate Division Abby Aji Slater petitions the court for absolute property ownership of all estate assets of Nathan Slater deceased She seeks exemption from debts and asserts she is the widow The hearing is set for the 10th day of June 1908 at the court in Ogden Utah with Deputy Clerk V Bluth recording the proceedings
Molina is there by given notice that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ogden Union Railway and Yerut will be held in the superintendent’s office in Ogden City on the 1th day of Time 1003 at 1 oclock A.M. to elect directors as provided by by laws. Wood, BHRALY, Secretary.
Notice in the matter of the estate of William S. Geddes deceased. The court orders a private sale of undivided one eleventh part of described real property in Ogden area, Weber County. Sale terms include bidding through administrator J. T. Murphy in Plain City, Utah, with proceeds to the administratrix MANY ANN GEDNES. Dated Ogden Utah May 23, 1905.
Delinquent assessment of half a mill per share on capital stock due now. Joseph Goddard, secretary, Ogden Utah, offers payment at No 282 Moffat Lane. Unpaid shares as of Monday June 8 1908 will be sold at public auction to cover delinquent assessment and costs if not paid by June 26 1903. Badges and orders for judges available at Roas' Book store before Monday noon.
In Weber County Utah the Second Judicial District Court receives a petition by John Z. Thompson and the Board of Trustees of the Hooper City Irrigation District seeking a decree dissolving the district. Interested parties must file objections with the clerk by the stated deadline. This record notes the May 1 1908 filing and the court seal.
Notich Lo contracts Sanlnd bids will be received until 12 pleluck noon duneath 2908 at the office of Strong's Canyon Water conpiny No WaT Washington avenue for laying up about 2 100 feet of eighty nein wooden pips riming from the mantly of Strong's canyon to the University. Bids shout be per font. Also ap amste bids to hank Tatht pipe abot one half mile farther Bist to High Water Mark. Ney pipe Vine to dig ouow french and iny pipn about brow feet under ground. Further information ens be at the office of the company. The company reserves the right to reject or all bids. HYRUM BEPNAL President JH. F. BRATH Secretary.
The notice lists lowered fares for 1A Onion Pacific routes from Denver and Cheyenne to Kansas City, Sioux City, and intermediate points with round trips to Minneapolis, St Paul, and Chicago areas. Dates of sale May 5 and 6 with return limits through September 9. Tickets include a 18 day transit period.
A damaged notice describes a palmist clairvoyant and card reader promising valuables, claiming to locate rifles and provide business information. The text situates the activity in Ogden last week, listing times around 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a street location, with names partially legible. The fragmentary report hints at a public or informal listing of services and locations.
Notice to contractors for erection of shop building at the State School. Bids opened at 7 p m on the 9th 1008. Sealed certified checks required. Superintendent A Smithy presiding. ASE ME DRITGS.
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