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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
6
Weathernet reports rain this afternoon and tonight with colder temperatures expected. Freeze warnings target high districts while southern areas face a fresh cold wave and gusty conditions through the weekend. Saturday outlook broadens with lingering unsettled conditions.
Local items include meat prices at Union Market, Wilkes and Olsen visiting Ogden from Salt Lake, a historical society meeting set for September 12, and a variety of ads for groceries clothing and millinery. Court news notes not guilty verdict in State vs O Connor and discharge in the Desmond case. A habeas corpus case over Grace Adele Smith’s custody is listed with defense filings.
Market prices in Ogden remained steady with cool weather signaling the upcoming disappearance of several fruits and vegetables. Readings cover Utah potatoes, assorted produce, dairy and meat, with two dozen items listed including prices per pound, dozen, or bag and notes on hay and grain costs.
Washington reports a close estimate of the national reclamation fund totaling about 18.19 million dollars. Utah contributed 134,244 dollars with most added in the past year, Idaho 1,149,607 dollars with 12,218 last year, and Wyoming 658,686 dollars with 272,923 added last year. One per cent of state contributions stay in state, 49 percent goes to the general fund for states and territories with smaller inputs.
Ogden hosts rush of furnished rooms for visiting delegates as the committee races to place all attendees within city center proximity. Most rooms priced between 1.00 and 1.50 daily, with residents giving space and some even donating. Mayor Glasmatia notes strong local generosity and advance payments encouraged. Dir. and Mrs. H Helgerson return from Salt Lake visit.
Fannie B Withee files for divorce from Cysses Withee in district court alleging marriage in Newark on June 29 1892 and separation since February. She claims improper conduct with women in Ogden and visits Weber Club, seeks dissolution of marriage and permanent alimony. Withee is manager of La Plata Mining Co and promoter of Great Western Salt Works and active in Ogden Auto Club.
Officer Meistier reports the arrest of Joseph Burns in Electric Alley as he tried to sell a cap and overalls. Fred Cunningham was caught with stolen overalls and identified by merchant C. D. Ives as from his store. The cape remains at the station awaiting owner.
A grand reception honors Senator W. A. Clark and Secretary Wilson on September 16 in the Kiesel building Ogden. The event draws Western governors and features elaborate decor, French menu, and a structured program with a banquet on the ground floor and formal reception upstairs. The gathering is organized by the Board of Control with entertainment and reception subcommittees, including ex-Senator Cannon and George M. Hanson among chairs and assistants.
Holliday Thompson was arrested by Captain Brown and Detective Pender on a grand larceny charge after allegedly stealing $66 from the Biehl’s butcher shop till. Officers pursued him as he spent the money after the noon theft on Wednesday, and Thompson reportedly confessed amid talk of settling the matter quietly.
Denver notes report the Burlington Route purchasing land at the Moffat site to build its own depot. Separately Great Northern chief western counsel Thomas Burke plans to resign from James J. Hill, ending a long Seattle railroad role. Union Pacific starts Hall positive block system on Cheyenne to Buford doubling project to improve safety.
Arrangements are made for a trio of Perry lectures on Books and Their Makers to start October 27 28 and 29 at the Congregational church. The program features stereopticon views and a rare collection of books including early prints and works illustrated by notable living artists.
Professor of music Thos Radcliffe will resume regular piano lessons for the fall term starting Thursday next the 10th instant Three vacancies available for earnest pupils Apply at Lincoln Hotel Twenty third Street.
The Owden Utah postoffice lists ladies and miss names in overdue jetters as of September 11 1903. If not claimed within two weeks the items will be sent to the dead letter office. Names include Mrs Emma Boyd Mrs Grace Cheeney Miss Mamie Jyerill Bertha Keating and others.
A letter urges Ogden business leaders to excuse prominent Ogden Tabernacle choir members from work during the Irrigation Congress opening to preserve the choir’s performance of the Irrigation Ode. The executive committee chairs Fred J. Kiesel and L. W. Shortliff sign the appeal.
All interested in mining development are asked to submit ore samples with locality and exhibitor name. Deliver to Weber County Fair Grounds in care of H C Taker, Mineral Exhibit superintendent, by Monday noon September 14. I C Barker, Superintendent Mineral Exhibit.
At Seagirt New Jersey the Dryden trophy contestants finished the 200 yard stage with New Jersey leading at 50 points of 400. Competitors then moved to the 500 yard range for the main event, seen as second only to the national trophy in importance.
Wool prices listed for Territory and western mediums and fine descriptions. September 11 report notes ranges: medium 13 to 17 cents, fine 15 to 16 cents, with wool types including 17 18 for specialty categories.
A long catalog of individuals including Mrs J. Purdie Miss Enth Scoville and Miss Sarah Walker is listed among many others such as Agnes Sullivan, Blanche Williams, J I Allen, Edward Benton, and Oscar Cooke. The fragment includes numerous surnames with occasional initials and scattered two letter items, resembling a subscriber or attendee roster.
Washington September 11 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business Wednesday September 9. The list includes Hugh I Smith Fred Smith and others among bank officials and directors.
In New Orleans on September 1 no progress in the longshoremen strike is reported as negotiations have not begun. Steamship agents maintain firm stance and continue diverting ships bound for the port.
An advertisement offers 200 knee pants and long pants suits for boys aged 4 to 14 with double breasted and Norfolk styles in fall colors. Prices show values of 3.50 and 4.00, with selection at 3.75. A second lot features 120 long pants suits for ages 14 to 20, valued at 8 to 10 dollars, chosen at 4.50.
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