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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
3
Telegraph Notes from Seagirt New Jersey report the second day of the big shooting tournament began with heavy fog over Seagirt range and drizzle. The first match for teams of six men from regiments troops batteries and separate organizations of national guard and navy reserve started amid the damp conditions.
Glencove Sept 3 The field of thirty two competitiors began the third round at Nassau county club course. Walter J Travis teed off with J W Tillinghast of Philadelphia as the western college trio Chandler Egan Walter Egan and Bruce J Smith started their rounds early.
A World dispatch reports James G. Bailey, former mayor, committed to a detention hospital in Kansas City. Bailey testified in the doodle trials that he was paid for signing an asphalt ordinance and is said to believe he is being persecuted.
United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois arrives from Chicago to visit his recovering brother after a recent accident. He is accompanied by Mrs. Cullom and a party of friends for recreation.
William H. Clark, a New York collecting agent, died in Rome New York after falling from his cot in a jail cell. He was arrested on complaints from Rome merchants he tried to collect for advertisements. He claimed innocence claiming he was seized by a fit and died from injuries on the stone floor.
San Francisco Sept 3 The former transport Lawton will supplant the Pensacola as the naval training ship at Goat Island It now lies at Mare Island and officials plan to convert the steamer to accommodate marines and sailors at Goat Island The Pensacola is too small and Lawton will be fitted to shelter several hundred blue jackets
In Seattle on Sept 3 the street car workers union and a 65 union advisory board met in secret session to decide on strike action. The majority urged immediate action, while other unions favored delay. A decision on arbitration between Seattle Electric and employees was expected today.
Bids are invited by J D Skeen secretary for Weber County Fair concessions at Ogden Utah September 15 16 17 18 1903. Includes bar sale of soda water temperate drinks ice cream candies pool books lunch and dining room and distribution of score cards free. Bids close September 3 at 3 p m with advance payment required and the right to reject any or all bids reserved.
City Council of Ogden City proposes to lay out open and grade a 24 foot alley from Twenty fifth to Twenty fourth Streets in Block 26 Plat A. A special tax of 2506 dollars is planned on adjacent blocks to cover costs with protests due by Sept 4, 1903 to City Recorder W J Critchlow.
Assessment of 1 2 mill per share levied by the Overland Mining and Milling Co board at Ogden Utah. Payable to secretary Joseph Goddard at 2252 Moffat Lane. Delinquent shares on Sept 2 1903 will be sold Sept 30 1903 at 3 pm at Moffat Lane to cover taxes advertising and expenses.
London Times correspondent reports a new Russian Socialist Revolutionary party differs from the social democrats in tactics, embracing violence to abolish the aristocracy. A fighting wing has operated since April 1902 to meet force with force and terror with terror.
Readers are urged to trust Schilling's Best for pure ginger and to seek a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The note sweetly frames the brand as superior for true ginger flavor. It hints at a customer recall or promotion with a grace period refund.
On September 1 8 15 and October 6 the Rock Island System will sell tickets from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Indiana Louisville Ky and many points in Ohio at one and one third fare for the round trip. Return thirty days from date of sale. Details at local ticket agents or HAL 8 RAY General Agent Denver Colorado.
In Weber County Utah the estate of Samuel N Batchelder deceased. Administrator C S Batchelder petitions for summary distribution of real property to Cornelia Batchelder and close of administration. Hearing scheduled for September 9 1903 at 10 a.m. at the County Courthouse Ogden. Clerk R Hollingsworth seal. Deputy Clerk E C Erb. Attorney W A Ridley Eng. for petitioner.
In the District Court of Weber County Utah the estate of Joel E Coolidge deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Hulaniski and Peery in rooms 21 and 22 First National Bank building on or before Monday January 4 1905. Administratrix Anna Coolidge and attorneys Hualaniski and Peery dated Sept 1 1903 continuous publication.
Ogden residents asked to offer furnished rooms for the Eleventh Irrigation Congress delegates. Provide occupant name, room size, bed type, bath access, and whether board is available. Prices range 1.00 to 1.50 without board, 2.00 to 3.50 with board per day. free rooms may be used if needed. Immediate response requested to secure all rooms in Ogden.
The Lake Shore Limited now runs daily to Pittsburg with a through Pittsburg sleeper leaving Chicago at 5 30 p m and arriving in Pittsburg at 6 35 a m. The train offers luxurious appointments. Erwin Tears, Colorado Passenger agent, 617 17th St Denver Colo, and C F Daly Chief A G P A Chicago are listed.
On September 1 3 14 and October 6 the Rock Island System will sell tickets from Denver Colorado Springfield agent or write Hal Ray General Agent Denver for the event.
The District Court of Weber County Utah requires Jennie Shaffer to appear within twenty to thirty days of service to defend against the complaint filed by William Andrew Shaffer. The State of Utah is named as a defendant. Henderson and MacMillan represent the plaintiff.
Ogden City Council announces intention to curb and gutter the south side of Twenty fifth street between Jefferson and Madison Avenues. Project named First Extension East to Curbing Guttering District No 1 with sand and stone curbs and sandstone block gutters. Estimated cost 2200 dollars funded by local property taxes within the district. Protests or objections due by September 14, 1903 at 5 PM, after which the council will hear the matter.
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