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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
7
The Standard business hours are listed as opening at 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Sunday, when hours run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tonight is partly familiar with Priddy likely showing Friday and Voight also on schedule.
A garbled OCR batch lists Col. H. B. Maxson and others from Weber and Morgan counties, references to Ogden and Salt Lake, Civil Service exam notices for Ogden post office clerks, various local names, businesses, and events. It mentions applications due by Oct 12 and a Postal Board secretary, with scattered references to dentists, a Commission meeting, and community announcements.
The article reports that George Leroy Rockefeller was released from custody on a reduced bond while the State of Utah case against him for embezzlement was dismissed. The district attorney noted the defendant’s poor health and confinement risks, leading to a small bond and immediate release. Other items include court actions, a motion to amend an answer, local market notices, and club announcements.
Fragments indicate a catering service handling weddings with positive notes on experience and party arrangements. Names and specifics are unclear but imply a professional focus on hospitality and event support.
Police pursue two women suspected in a bold intrance at the Raymond residence at 227 Washington Avenue aided by a rope iron bar. A companion fled with a bundle containing a pocketbook, clothing, and a mirror linked to items from the McCready burglary. Detectives and officers warn of additional local breakins and request any sightings or tips.
The article recalls the Feast of Tabernacles as a principal Jewish festival marking thanksgiving for harvests. It notes ancient ties to agriculture and describes the celebration with symbols such as citron, willows, myrtle, and palm, explaining their meanings and the observances centered in the community.
In Plain City the Det. 7-Death summons Mrs. Rachel Carver, a ~40 year resident, who died last Sunday around 10 o'clock after a prolonged illness. Services were held in the city church with Bishop George Carver and local clergymen delivering remarks. Interment followed in the Main City cemetery.
In Ogden City Weber County a notice warns of stray animals held by a keeper. The owner must claim within five days or the beasts will be sold at public auction at Helray Point on October 10, 1903. Descriptions include a mare with white hind foot and a bay horse about eight years old, with distinctive marks noted.
A bottle of gasoline exploded when a boy dropped a lit match into it during an evening incident at the Backman residence near Quincy Street. Mrs Backman and her son suffered serious burns, with attempts to extinguish the blaze and secure the bottle. Sufferers were treated locally. prognosis cautious as doctors assess long term effects.
Grain and feed markets show supply and demand patterns with Nebraska and Kansas shipments. Wheat prices around 1.20 to 1.25 per 100 weight, corn and oats affected by Nevada shipments, alfalfa and hay quality mixed, hog market steady with wood fat hogs near a cent per hundred, and a Texas golf tournament standing in stage, with expected matches possibly delaying until Saturday.
Furnished by the Ogden Brokerage wire sheet with scattered quotes including Atchison Baltimore Ontario Reading Southern Pacific and Western Union. The list shows bid and ask style figures and minor misprints across various railroads and utilities.
In Worcester at the district court yesterday Mansfield Mrs Neilson was granted a divorce from Andrew Maile after a petition alleging cruelty and failure to provide. The case details indicate he threatened her with a weapon and distress in the home contributed to a ground of cruelty leading to the divorce. The judge noted the defendant’s behavior and the plaintiff’s claims of fear and coercion.
The county treasurer notes payments of taxes come in slowly. About 120 property pieces have paid this year, with roughly 45,000 remaining. Total taxes due around 408,000. Delinquencies rise as November approaches and many owners delay until the last moment, risking penalties. Larger taxpayers tend to pay late, while small filers struggle to settle before deadline.
A large audience at the Grand Opera House was redirected to the garden that evening. Most of the crowd joined a different troupe led by Walter Ale Jon, while only one actor showed notable stage presence. The shift left many dissatisfied with the new arrangement and the overall performance.
Fragmented article notes a New York theatre event with performances by The Chuperorts and Freduclole Hnantpeay and Tsidova When. It mentions Mabel Mita and a hospital visit related to a Friday Meet in Albury. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but point to a delayed entertainment program and a proposed wedding.
Unclear OCR text fragment mentions Blood and Thoroughbred Kimilay wend Mery Eagles and weights. Context insufficient to identify event, participants, or outcome. No verifiable names, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the legible content.
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