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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
3
Random references describe flowers for decoration, tomato plants, and a fresh floral company offering specials. Cars run every five minutes for a Wild West show at Fair Grounds Saturday and Sunday, with auto line services and a fleet schedule to boost weekend activity.
A garbled paste from a 19th or early 20th century issue blends social notices obituaries wedding and legal items with grocery ads and theater promotions. It mentions Sarah Larsen Huntaville Frederik, a funeral, Mormon ties, almond butter cream and Brown's Tea Cream, a larceny charge against Charles Love, and a Goebel tragedy film at Casino with a publicity blur about local retailers and a high school commencement.
Guthrie May 29 Five Portons Reported Killed at Dun can Cropa in Some Sections Total Loos Damage across Guthrie area as storms sweep through Oklahoma. Hyd river and Cimarron flooding noted with widespread disruption. Superintendent Manson to address recovery trip west. arrival expected Saturday morning.
A local committee announces automobile races at the Fair Grounds following the Wild Week Show. Entries include J. C. Jenson, Harold Peery, D. A. Smyth, Jon Decker, J. B. Brooke, L. Heeratt, Krink Habevel, Franke Cortez, and others with 10 to 49 horsepower machines. Races will be judged by power class with potential head-to-head runs. admission tickets are 28 cents with grandstand seats extra and children under eight free with a paying adult.
A fragmentary account discusses the Goebel assassination case, the Youtsey and Powell trials, and public reactions. It notes disputed evidence about whether Goebel was killed by homicide or suicide, mentions witnesses Wolff, Mennett, and Wardlaw, and cites rumors of thefts and incomplete physical evidence. The piece hints at judge Gorton’s inclination toward a single-shot theory and possible self-inflicted death.
The notice advertises multiple shows at Ilecyie Theatre including Just Like Home and The Fleet. It lists Thursday through Sunday performances with 7 o clock shows and a program including Peck's Bad Ray and Flgel.
The coroner's jury concluded John Due likely died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Weber County, Linh, between May 17 and May 22. Jurors Esset Williams, A TL Howe, and GC Milene led the investigation with officers, noting no clear suspect. Witnesses testified during the inquiry and Gordon described his findings and wounds.
The Idlewill Resort company files articles of incorporation. Incorporators are EA Burton H D Baugh Mary J Burre William Partison and GR Hollingsworth. Capital stock is 310 000 in 100 shares of 100 each. The corporation aims to build and operate a pleasure resort park graves site entertainments recreation and amusements for the public including hotels restaurants theatres concerts games saloons and related accessories.
An early incomplete notice lists incorporators and officers for a company to be formed in Weber County. Directors will convene at the annual May meeting with B A Bur an as president and William Davidson as vice president. Mary J Burton serves as secretary treasurer, with plans to operate in Ogden and nearby areas drawing patronage from both regions.
Mire J Klesel favored the move and Judge Gunnell urged help to raise monies for a Child's Aid Society. The plan aims to build a home for untutored offspring with proper training and care. Meetings debated scope, cost, and securing sufficient land and funds to start a home and ongoing support.
Judge Gun cull cites large fortunes available to support a child welfare institution. He asserts widespread wealth in Oz dup and says destitute children in Cheelly need care. He describes harmful environments created by drunken fathers and neglectful mothers and urges Ogden residents to demonstrate generosity by backing a proper rearing facility.
Washington reports the sailing date for the auxiliary cruiser Prairie from Newport with 70 bluejackets from the Naval Training Station Mere for Colombia. At Panama they are to be transported to another assignment.
A local ad promotes a range of children’s white dresses priced up to 176, including a dainty full shirt dress with stone yoke details and dainty edging. Also listed are muslin and batiste options for girls up to 14 years, plus a selective line of ladies and misses attire in lawn and linen fabrics.
A travel note references Terre heading to the Tiffato route with plans to reach San Francisco. The item notes expectations of significant results from the journey and implies a form of venture or project tied to travel. The tone is exploratory and anticipatory.
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