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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
8
Anna A. Folkerson sues Hana P. Folkerson in district court on desertion and cruelty alleging May 1 1902 false adultery charges and January 1 1902 desertion. Custody asked and temporary alimony. Separate notes describe an upcoming prison execution a Mortensen case with six shooters one blank cartridge and post execution autopsy.
Will C Higgins reports from Pike's Diggings district near Fay Nevada that Independence Gold Mining Company displays a remarkably fine showing with large bodies of low grade milling ore. The mine appears well equipped for rapid development and a first class hoisting plant. Higgins also notes Shawmut and Nevada company's new mill near Fay nearing completion, expected to start operation in about 10 days.
Sheriff Frank Emery advances execution preparations after a death sentence by firing squad is chosen for Peter Mortensen. The article notes six men will shoot and the doomed man faces execution on the specified date.
October issue features Henry R. Pattengill article Utah Squints and Hints praising Utah educators. Pattengill, former Michigan superintendent, now editor, delivered keynote remarks at the state teachers convention.
District Judge Marioneaux ruled for Ed Korupkat against E W Wilson et al in a $150 judgment due to insufficient statements of a cause of action. Two divorce suits, Frankie Gibbs vs James Gibbs and M I Bleu vs Joseph Bleu, were dismissed for lack of action. A petition for letters of administration for Thomas B O Reilly's estate, valued around $10 000, was filed by Eliza O Reilly. Edla Jackson seeks divorce from John Jackson with custody of a minor child and $35 monthly alimony. John Harrington petitions for administration of Cornelius Harrington's estate, drowned at Warm Springs, with W J McCoy as administrator for an estate valued at about $3,000.
John Corkish sued the April Fool Gold Mining and Milling Co for 50 000 alleging a June 25 2000 mine explosion on the 700 foot level injured him injuring his right hand and sight. The case was tried in District Court before Judge Stewart and dismissed without prejudice after jurors were sworn and motions considered. A new complaint is expected to be filed.
Trout Sherman arrived in Salt Lake City yesterday morning after extended business tied to the John Sherman estate. J M Norton, 30, hospitalized with a severe smallpox case, has been living at 56 West Third South. County Clerk James received a Cheboygan Michigan inquiry about Edward Darker who lived in Cheboygan between 1874 and 1850 and was last heard in Salt Lake City engaged in mining.
Articles of incorporation for the 3. d. Lung company filed with the Secretary of State for a $6,000 capital. officers listed. A mining worker charged after drunken incident. city jail funds approved for a new jail. A streetcar disruption near West Temple and Second South. two youths arrested for bicycle theft. West Mountain Lime and Stone company records show $37,600 capital. Pitts jailed on burglary after shoes found, with possible link to a local cleaning house theft.
A cryptic note discusses selling Schilly's Best tea baking powder and extracts amid a financial dilemma. The question implies difficult choices for a grocer facing money troubles.
A large water storage tank in Eureka was blown up today, likely by dynamite, damaging the tank and the building built over it. Water master Newton said no explosives were in the building and investigators seek a motive, with officers pursuing the case.
Logan Utah November 5 Johnathan Bowen a pioneer resident of Cache valley died this morning from kidney trouble He was born in Vermont March 31 1834 and came to Utah in 1639 living in Cache valley most of his life He leaves nine children his wife having died years ago Bowen was known for honesty sobriety and industry and for raising high breed horses whose stable produced many speedy animals
An Ogden resident Albert Smith of 2617 Liberty says Doan's Kidney Pills cured a long standing backache caused by kidney issues. He describes morning pain and darting twinges eased after a course of treatment from Dean's Kidney Pills procured at 8 W Bade's drug store Washington Ave. Sold by all dealers 50 cents.
Provo, Nov. 5. H White begins a suit against Joseph Shoell seeking 15000 for personal injuries from an alleged July 4 1903 assault in Pleasant Grove. He claims repeated blows with a fist and a shovel caused broken ribs and permanent deafness. The filing also notes a 2500 000 first mortgage on Telluride Power assets to Mercantile Trust and George N Chandler to retire debts and acquire property with 6 percent interest.
Richfield November results show Democrats winning all Monroe trustees and losing town president by narrow margin. Elsinore elects Republican ticket over Socialist fusion after disqualifications. Joseph results reveal mixed outcomes in Joseph Glenwood Redmond Salina with Citizens tickets prevailing top to bottom.
Butte Montana November 6 Senator W A Clark is sued for 530000 by D J Hennessey and W T Abbott who allege he extracted ore worth that sum by tunneling on claims they own in Dublin Gulch Butte authorities report the case filed yesterday seeks damages and restitution in a civil action filed in the county court
San Francisco reports requests to Wyoming judicial and criminal authorities to arrest a 14 year old girl alleged abductee. The mother Mrs James Roche left for California claiming the child was lured from Jackson Hole Wyoming and is believed held by Mormons.
The passage argues that overeating and poor digestion cause thinness and dyspepsia. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, saying they contain natural peptones and diastase to aid digestion of flesh forming foods. It claims rapid improvement and widespread availability at 60 cents.
The Elite Steam Dye and Cleaning Works provides steam dyeing and cleaning with French dry cleaning for ladies and gents clothes. Dyeing comes without shrinking with an absolute guarantee on all work. Address is 2310 Washington Avenue.
Advertised cure claims to kill dandruff germs and stop hair loss. Describes Herpicide as a scalp conditioner that destroys the dandruff germ, stops irritation, and keeps the scalp clean. Sold by druggists with stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Michigan.
An ancient tanner once hired a skilled expert to judge hides by measure. Today a simple worker presents irregular pieces to a small doubly topped machine that rapidly computes their square content in both metric and standard units.
The ad asserts constipation causes liver and kidney problems and promises a remedy with Herbine. Testimonial from C A Lindsay of Bronson Florida dated Feb 12 1802 praises the medicine as effective. Sold in Bronson by G F Cave and J E Cave Depot Drug Store.
Charles Anderson, a miner at Sand Coulee mines, was treated at Deaconess hospital after fainting from foul air while in old workings. His right hand’s first two fingers rested over flame, burned to a crisp and amputated today. He is expected to recover.
Edward Harris, 18, son of Mrs Orr of Denver, was crushed by a passenger train at Market Lake sixty miles north of Pocatello Idaho. He died before reaching town after being found on the front of the train while trying to regain his place at the station. His people were notified.
Caren High School teams travel to Salt Lake Saturday now slated for seventh place via the Oregon Short Line. Train departs Ogden at 10 55 am with return from Salt Lake at 545 pm. A 9 00 pm special and a 12 00 midnight regular run. Round trip fare one dollar.
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