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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
3
Random references describe draft boards receiving commissions from the president and notes on military service. Mentions Marshall’s noon pay, a postponed Christian church meeting, Ogden population figures, an insane verdict, and increased ticket sales at the union depot. Minor items include a police report, hunting rates, and army registrations.
A jumble of notices lists railroad agents and executives including J A Stvesee and Watang, with interment at Ogden City Cemetery. Obituary details for Merbert Hlendershot note birth in Ontario May 8 1956, immigration to Utah in 1880s, and a large family. Also marriage of Albert Tertels and Bieta Gibbons noted, plus a Christmas advertisement and local church club call.
From police court Kerry Aparker Jeweler was fined 15 for taking fixtures from a weight note theft involving four brackets worth 1.69. A district court case James W White versus Marr Wenewlers White includes an amended complaint alleging 1923 and 1914 abuse and public shaming, with claims of insult and alienation.
T. A. Munroe, glee president, arrives in Ogden to attend a hearing on rates before the state utilities commission. He is hosted at the Weber club by railroad executives including J. A. Munroe and W. I. Chevers. The informal gathering features freight movement talks with local business leaders and shipper representatives.
George Yong, J Sed Fo Worce seeks divorce from May Young in Farmington on grounds of extreme cruelty. They married May 3, 1900, no children. Young requests restraining order, use of home and furniture, support, alimony, attorney fees, and restoration of maiden name May Varnry.
Miss Ruth Hangen, Red Cross nurse, assigned to the operating room in Fort Worth Texas, will train in army hospitals. She has been honored with several social events and a farewell party at the nurses’ home, with a prior gathering for Miss Kathryn.
Reports of new scarlet fever cases flood the city health department office as quarantines expand. Diphtheria and chickenpox cases also rise under confinement while George Shorten the health officer warns of fresh precautions and intensified daily exams in affected districts.
The Forest Service reports intensified war effort focusing on stock production and forest labor. Chief Forester A E L Votter and District Forester I G Knellp toured Montana areas to coordinate rancher support and boost forest output for the war. They highlight regimental training, aircraft lumber research, and improved kiln drying methods to speed ship and plane production.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church postpones Friday afternoon gathering to 2:30 PM at Mrs. Wi. Crossman home 2639 Quincy Avenue Meddams Mall. Mrs. Lerittin and Mrs. B. Eisenberg assist. public welcome and warm hospitality extended.
Definite information box received by the local death board details departure of a contingent of colored men from Ogden. The group will travel in special cars via the Oregon Short Line, arriving in Totahou in uniform, as part of a statewide 15 percent quota request and mobilization effort.
The Utah case against Olsen in Judge Pratt's district court division hinges on whether an act described as hospitality involved a drink given to two men in Manrayiile on a specified date. The trial began with a jury empaneled and testimony underway, with verdict expected today.
Young women employed at Berg Confectionery in Oedeny answered the government’s bond subscription call. In a canvassing effort led by J. C. Abbott, they agreed to purchase bonds in $50 denominations, with payments via installments. Named subscribers include Marguerite Williams, Anna Reed, May Veldes, Mary Camize, and Mrs. Amy Herman.
New York trading opens with United States Steel at 1037 to 10214 and related shares down. General Motors loses five points and Studebaker 34, while coppers ships oils and rail issues show modest moves. Liberty bonds quoted near 99. The session continues with broad activity in livestock and local markets across Ogden and Omaha, featuring mixed cattle hog and sheep receipts and price shifts.
Chicago notations report a tepid weather day with shorts buying largely filled yesterday and prices drifting down. Dec grain edged around 11.41 to 11.44, May near 11.19, oats and corn ease, while provisions fall on weaker hog and corn values.
Cold weather appears to have impaired activity at the Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange. Prices were weak on second quotes as trading withered and several issues fell back, including Mareen Neral and Silver King Con, reflecting overall market softness in the period.
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