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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
3
Governor Sprr and party did not meet President Wilson today but were received by Secretary of War Garrison and Admiral Bensho, former fleet commander. Garrison appeared in good spirits after the visit to Utah.
Governor Spry and Utah officials discussed national security and the need to be prepared, stressing they do not seek conflict but will act if required. The visit included hospitality in Boston and plans to inspect marble quarries in Tennessee to compare with Utah resources.
J W Harcombe, charged with embezzlement, was brought to Ogden after an absence of over a week. He posted an $860 bond with Municipal Judge Reeder and awaits arraignment. Complainant is D F Davis of C J Herick Furniture Co. Weather in Schteau and Wisconsin turned chilly during the shift.
The city board of education approved allowing students advanced more than a half year in a now abolished elective, to switch to two three or four year courses under the same plan. Ninth graders entering high school next Tuesday must choose a prescribed course. Meetings included principals and discussions on transporting junior high students and funding, with routine matters and a travelogue and comedy feature promised for tomorrow.
A. Pe Blselow presided at the Weber club dinner honoring Everfresh Food Produc company officials. Attendees included wholesale grocers from Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden and Pocatello, who toured the plant and praised product quality and cleanliness.
Postmaster W W Drowning, Utah Postmasters Association first vice president, notes the annual convention to be held at Sandy on September 17 and 18. The program includes remarks by officials, music, and a tour of Midvale and Jordan Light School, with sessions on post office regulations, committees, and officer elections.
A Republican meeting invites Ogden citizens who support Republican principles to gather at the Weber County Courthouse Wednesday evening September 3 at 8 o'clock to decide whether to nominate municipal officers for the fall and present them to the primary voters. George J. Kelly chairs. secretary pro tem is at Fennist Ath Ogden. Come early tonight to see Marguerite Clarke’s last Alhambra appearance.
Horrocks Bros announces a remodeling of their store at 2427 Workington Avenue. The plan features twenty foot deep marble and glass show windows, a second floor for showroom uses, and a basement stock room. The building will be 165 feet long with three floors, including space for 20,000 pairs of shoes and departments for ladies, mens, misses, children, and furs and apparel. The store will open after work completes.
The Plunderer screens at the Ogden Orpheum for four days starting tomorrow with a Labor Day matinee. The film features Witla Farouma in a bare fists fight against twenty hate crazy women and is billed as one of the era’s most thrilling. Showtimes are 5 and 10 cents per admission.
Farmers report record watermelons in Weber County due to dry conditions with fruit ripening early and flavors described as excellent. Local dealers note home grown melons, many exceeding 18 pounds, with a shipment to Steele Carleen grocery averaging over 40 pounds each.
Yesterday evening in district court H Solumson pleaded guilty on a felony count and awaits sentence in an indeterminate state prison term. Ruby Patloon named as accomplice in the offense alleged to have occurred August 23. In Judge Howell division FR Talntor pleaded not guilty to burglary. trial set for near future.
Yesterday afternoon Judge J J Howell granted a motion to modify an existing restraining order in the Mrs Era Lewis case at Ogden City. The modification permits the city to lay conduit for an artesian wells extension without delay. A bond for damages in a condemnation suit was pledged by the municipality with Mayor A O Fall.
Gwendolyn Benson of Iron County traveled to Ogden to observe the county recorder and clerk offices. She praised their efficiency, noted rapid local growth with dozens of new homes and businesses, and compared methods to Weber County processes. The visit included reviewing records keeping and office practices amid ongoing farm and town expansion.
Weather observer reports 142 inches of rainfall citywide since the spell ended on September 2, with the high temperature tumbling from 97 to 9 degrees last night. The weekly summary notes widespread rain across the Western and Salt Lake divisions, and frost in some areas.
Sheepmen praise recent rain for thousands of dollars in range value. The moisture supports white sage and fall forage growth, while early lambs sold in poorer condition due to summer drought. News from the frontier tatermountain country notes continued activity among stockmen and farmers as conditions improve.
The City man was tried before Judge W S Reecer this morning. Patrolman Jerry Rett arrested him the previous night at his residence. Evidence showed he beat his wife and locked her out. He was found guilty of battery and given a six months suspended sentence after a stern lecture from the judge.
Sunday program at the Second Ward chapel features Vocational Training for Girls. Lydia He Tanser and Metta Real are listed along with performances by Piapo Nocturne, Lester Hinckelsd and Mathian Tanner. The program aims to provide vocational guidance and stage entertainment for attendees.
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