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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
4
Occluded fragments document a string of notices and ads around Silk Week at Wright's with sales on Butterick patterns succotash and merchandise. Mentions of a funeral service at a Wright's venue, a marriage license, and local arrests mix with commerce notes and civic notices from Ogden and Salt Lake City in a bustling community page.
The Totlowhg letter from Thora Turion in Idaho shows interest in improving the tilting industry and fishing streams. It cites county legal action, proposes fish stocking, private fisheries, and stream preservation as benefits, while noting a recent convention in New Orleans of the Avia Famated Association of Street and Electric Railway Erypnogos.
A man identified as Tom Stahl was killed by a jail fire at American Falls after an alcohol fueled altercation in Wilson Lane. The blaze began as he attempted to burn down the jail, and his body was found in a horrifying condition after the building was contained. A coroner's jury returned a verdict exonerating the incident of foul play. Francis Hyland of Ogden will manage the deceased’s estate and investigate the fire.
Charles A. Calland faced Judge Murphy this afternoon on forgery accusations. Bail fixed at 1500 with possible adjustment after the preliminary hearing as evidence is introduced. Complainant Joseph Jones names Henry William Sterrin and Southern Pacts as co victims with a coral draft involved. Calland reportedly obtained about 4000 dollars. Court heard only newspaper reports for bail. Calland was unrepresented, with multiple friends present.
The program lists a benefit concert at Weber Suke academy Medlay overture and chestry from Biud School with vocal solos and piano selections. It notes performers Milly Grace Geiger Genevieve Malone and various others, plus readings and instrumental pieces. Also mentions Rev Charles Stelzie initiating the Later Sunday practice at Presbyterian churches and a shift in sermon themes among Presbyterian pastors.
City residents urge council to renew the street lighting contract for Saturday nights on Washington Avenue and nearby blocks. Merchants and shoppers argue lighting boosts business and safety, while critics warn of higher costs if power rates rise. A delegation from the Weber club drives the petition, citing increased street activity and tourism interest as reasons to restore illumination.
The passage argues caffeine harms the nervous system causing digestive and cardiac issues and claims Postum rebuilds nerve centers. It asserts improved health will follow for anyone willing to try, presenting a direct health benefit claim with exhortation to switch beverages.
Ten years after killing his wife in Ogden Valley Douglas, a 40 year old inmate at All State Prison, attempted suicide with a knife fashioned in the prison blacksmith shop. He slashed his left arm and throat, crawled under straw, and was found by a trusty after about fifteen minutes. Doctors saved his life, but mental state and recovery are uncertain.
An old market notice from A.M. Miller at Lindsay Elite Market touts carefully selected meats for trade, claiming they are the largest buyers with low prices. It asserts government inspected meats cost no more and promotes health and safety with claims of guarantees and inspected options.
Tax assessment notices were mailed to Weber County taxpayers in early September. Some fees may be unpaid or misplaced, so taxpayers who have not received notices must visit the treasurer's office before November 1. After November 18 appeals or adjustments require coordination with both offices. several notices were returned with No tax.
A fragment listing participants or witnesses for the November term of the district court includes Dessa J. Fowers Hooper Deter D ureen Plain City Sforoul Bloue Sr 0 L Leavitt Solomon Wheelwright Lucas Ashton Lamont Grix C 0 Folkaing Ogden Wm Buck West Weber Hudolph Van Dyke DB AL.
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