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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
3
Fall waists skirts and petticoats advertised with prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.00. Items include white striped madris, fine buttete watts, champagne and white grou fabrics. Special value on a pina skirt with trimmed bands priced under $9.00.
Sunday night promotions hint at varied events from Samson and Delilah to colored pictures and Paxson Play. Travel trains to Yellowstone are highlighted with dates in September and October. A promo for a “Champion Trap Shooters” event appears with details on departures and a call to come early.
Fragmented notices report a slew of Ogden area happenings from a memorial event for a shooting monument to a railroad conductors death near Ayody. Reports include a court warning on vagraney, births, weddings, church services, theater openings, and city notices with local names like Edgar Jones and Harry Rolfe.
Local report notes changes in railroad rates including the Union Pacific line. Details mention price adjustments affecting shipments and travel costs, with figures cited for various routes and station stops. Officials from rail lines indicate adjustments reflect service costs and policy shifts impacting customers.
The Balt Lake division chief reports live tracking of cars to the nearest point for refugees from the Rawhide Priddy fire. The Southern Pacific commits free transport to Rawhide station and distribution centers. Rail and port facilities will rapidly move relief to shelters with plans for future aid and employment for incoming refugees.
In a college game Oleage and Repl A Nationay jon Rae led a national team to victory. Final score details remain unclear as opponents and locations are partially garbled. The report mentions Husbins Wits and a move toward New York. September events in Boston and New York are referenced.
Garvette, 16, of Salt Lake, fractured skull after horse shy at passing fire engine near First South and Main. She was rescued by bystanders, treated at Halliday’s Drug Store, then taken to Holy Cross Hospital where operation performed. Fire crew blamed as horse bolted, knocking her to pavement, injuries severe. parents from Seattle notified.
Fragmented OCR recounts Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with rambling notes on Cody and the riding of a powerful horse. The text describes the cowboy's skill, danger, and mythic prowess, mixing names and leaps with tense, archaic phrasing and garbled terms.
Obituary tribute from railroad colleagues recalls John McCarty as kind honest and conscientious master mechanic. Mr McCarty's long service with Southern Pacific is marked by his fairness in reinstating an employee and his strong community ties. Family and railroad friends express sincere sympathy and highlight his good heart and generous spirit.
In a police court a man known as Tramery claimed a ten dollar bill hidden in his sock, produced during the hearing as evidence of wealth. His partner Burney pleaded guilty to a minor offense and described their travel through the area. The court passive ly noted the odd admission while the prisoner insisted he had funds.
A Plain City farmer is seriously injured on a farm near Pia Glyywel day. He was operating a machine when a chain reaction caused a fall and entanglement. Fractures and head injuries are reported as responders work to free him and stabilize his condition.
At the fall meeting in Springville the Presbytery voted to split Utah into three new oversees named Ogden, Salt Lake, and Southern Utah. Ogden will cover Weber, Davis, Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Morgan, and Summit counties with new academy and dormitory plans advancing at Westminster Salt Lake. Logan and other sites are noted as part of the reorganization efforts.
Real estate transfers filed with the county court show multiple parties and parcels. Names include Wittete Heke, Gohl, Tabard Es Baron, Willan, Stewart, Congleton, Rexhanesi, Patel, and Walp. Amounts cited include 840 and 7h Moet. notes reference parcels, alterations, and filings across several blocks and wards with ongoing transactions and court oversight.
fragmented notice invites farmers to visit market days on Wednesday and Thursday September 10th. Read as a local advertisement for stock and farm goods advisory from Langmlann and Quibenderry.
Milas Dorothy Marke leads Bar Burgess Company in a touring show at Utahna venue. The company ends a seven week run with a Sunday free performance, praising hard work and audience support. Gust Lynne is highlighted as a new production the troupe hopes to finally present widely.
Report of a travel arrangement to Denver via Rio Grande with Superintendent A Noun. Mentions dates around the 16th and 8th, and multiple fare amounts including 22.30 and 22.50. Includes a note about a stopped service and a warning against delayed bookings.
Fragmentary text references horses, a meraling offer, and brands in a garbled report. Mentions a Sap inquiry, a publication after a certain date, and money ardel’s peer pated Vie. Includes unclear references to Germany and America amid chaotic wording.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions legal or policy terms, referencing Dan and the SD yaE Minste, with unclear actions. The text is damaged, but hints at a formal intervention by officials and a policy or law changing event. Details remain unreadable.
Seth Fletcher, born February 5, 1896 in Adrian Michigan, died September 4 at his home on Adama Avenue after a long life across several states. He settled on Grouse Creek 72 years ago, raised the first rye and grain there, and was a key promoter of education and local enterprise. He was known as a horse expert and a generous figure, called the poor man’s friend, leaving a widow and six grandchildren. Funeral services are planned at Richey’s Undertaking Parlors with burial to follow Sunday.
Residents reported a mild earthquake felt in San Juan with no reported material damage. Officials and police noted no injuries and that the tremor appeared localized with no ongoing disturbance.
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