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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
8
R A Trei of 135 Second Street Troy New York reports long lasting illness with dyspepsia and sick headaches. After using two bottles of Paine's Celery Compound he says he feels well again and urges others to try the remedy.
Sheriff Emery and Acting Warden Wright selected the southeast corner of the prison yard as the execution site for Peter Mortensen sen, who faces death for the murder of James St Hay. The plan is to carry out the sentence Friday, November 20, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., unless a court stays the act.
A buggy attached to a runaway horse crashed near the home of District Attorney W. D. Livingston in Mant, injuring his family including Mrs. Livingston, an elderly woman named Mrs. Snow, and their children. The boy remained unconscious at night, while the elderly woman suffered severe injuries making recovery doubtful. A separate report notes a man named Funk nearly died from carbonic acid but survived after medical aid.
Mrs Mary A Jones sobbed in Judge Lewis court as her husband detailed a cross claim for divorce. Fred W Chase a railroad employee admitted betraying Mrs Jones by misplacing funds and a son testified to seeing his mother with a man named McLeod. Willard T Jones wed Mary in Cache County on December 13 1877.
A newspaper feature extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a substitute digestive aid that relieves the stomach by digesting food itself. A Wisconsin man testimonial claims full recovery after ten years of dyspepsia, with the product priced at 50 cents a box and widely available through druggists.
The couple began suit last summer with allegations of cruel and abusive conduct and drunkenness and sought $30 a month alimony. The husband counters with a cross-bill accusing the wife of ridiculing him before strangers and of statutory offenses with Tom Raycroft in Pocatello and Fred Chase in Salt Lake. Chase admitted telling the lawyers there was no relationship, but said he sought revenge after she kept his $40.
Mattie Anderson seeks a divorce from John Anderson after a marriage begun August 15, 2003. She alleges the union was a mistake and notes John declared hatred and contempt, marrying her only to gratify base passions. She requests restoration of her maiden name Mattie McCain.
The court heard IL C Harkness versus Guthrie to compel Commercial National Bank of Ogden to allow examination of books and loans. Judge Rolapp issued the mandamus and bank directors appealed. The case was taken under advisement. Christensen versus Rio Grande Western argued and submitted. Christensen won $1000 for personal injuries from a wall collapse while shoveling sand for the railway in Utah County.
In Judge Morse's court yesterday the trial of B Rich versus Wells Fargo and Co ended with judgment for the defendant on a $35.65 claim for loss of a suit of clothes on appeal. Auer v Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway Co. saw a motion for a new trial denied after he sought $15,000 for personal injuries from a Saltair train incident. the jury found for the defense.
In Judge Hall's court yesterday Emma J. Green was granted a decree of divorce from William H. Green upon the referee J. A. Elaredge report. The ground cited was non-support.
In Frisco a drunken row at the Horn Silver mine saloon ends with Matt Jord mortally wounded by Brig West. Jord dies within thirty minutes after fourteen knife wounds. West escapes from custody and remains at large as police search.
Logan business leaders heard a proposal by Bishop E J Woolley to invite a seven unit woolen plant from a New England producer. He seeks about 20000 for machinery and would take stock in the new company, offering his services as superintendent. A committee was formed to study feasibility and financials.
The workforce in Park City shows a rising payroll with over 2,000 workers in the bread making camp plus related lines of labor. Authorities note the labor force is permanent and well established, while mining remains robust though not a current job seeker field.
Minnie Roe was granted a decree of divorce from Thomas Roe by Judge Marianeauxy in Nephi Utah on October 27 for failure to provide. She was awarded seventy five dollars in attorney fees and suit money. Celia J Searight vs Leonard St Searight saw the demurrer sustained and plaintiff given ten days to amend. Court adjourned to November 5.
Alexander Donaldson of Bingham is ill at Keogh Wright hospital with pneumonia. Lulu Wooten, 19, of 337 West South Temple, is reported as a smallpox victim. Jack Vernon, 29, has typhoid fever at 612 South Third East. Moyer seeks 2800 dollars from Oregon Short Line for a right of way. in condemnation suit she sets lease value at 1800 and store value at 1200. Pharmacists registry exams held. will finish this morning. Bishop William Thorn’s eighty eighth birthday observed at Seventh ward meeting-house Monday night.
John Baird details his five year battle with kidney pain and urinary issues end by using Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Buffalo NY. He reports relief as kidney secretions normalize and backache subsides after treatment.
In a ceremony William McLachlan and Henry Wallace addressed the bishop, congratulating him on serene age and health. Mr. Thorn replied as the assemblage wished he might live to reach his hundredth birthday.
Free lecture at Grant Ave and 24th Street Baptist Church on Wednesday October 28 at 8 PM by Dr. Agnes Winzell of California. Subject Electro-Therapeutics with thirty years of research in sanitariums hospitals and insane asylums. Endorsed by San Francisco clergy and physicians. public invited to attend and critique the demonstrated work.
Notice of dissolution of the partnership of F I Kelley & Co. butchers. Fred L Keller purchases J E Bower interest and assumes all debts and will collect all accounts. Dated September 6 1903 signed Fred L Keller J E Bower.
Elite Steam Dye and Cleaning Works offers steam dyeing and cleaning with French dry cleaning for ladies and gentlemen. Dyeing guaranteed without shrinking with absolute guarantee on all work. Located at 2310 Washington avenue.
Special train leaves Ogden at 6 30 p m and reaches Salt Lake City by 7 20 p m the round trip fare is 1 00 Prices listed include Parque and Dress Circles 2 00 First Circle 2 00 balance 1 50 Family Circle 1 00 Gallery 50 cents Matinee prices equal to night Curtain rises promptly at 8 00 p m Dont miss the prelude.
Notice from Park Valley Exploration Company Ogden Utah announces a directors meeting October 10 1903 levying a one mile per share assessment on all shares payable immediately to secretary O A Kennedy at room 6 First National Bank Building Ogden due delinquent November 13 1903. Delinquent shares will be advertised for sale and if unpaid will be sold November 28 1903 at noon at the same location to cover delinquent assessment costs.
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