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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
3
Random references outline winter Ogden to Huntsville train timing with first departure at 7:30 a.m. and return trip notes. The page also lists local notices including Marrell Smith awaiting navy service after 26 months, various farm and business notices, obituaries, and community events with names such as Weber, Davis, and Ogden entities.
Three wall dressed men robbed Sawyer grocery at 1012 Twenty second street at 3 this morning escaping with 400 in currency and more than 200 in checks. A blast shattered glass, neighbors alerted, and one bullet fired at Sawyer from across the street. Explosion caused about 40 damage. Major Fred Jorgenson and Utah national guard officers will speak at Weber club tomorrow to discuss guard uplifts.
Ogden to observe Armistice Day November 11 with a flame parade in uniform and an evening dance. Local American Legion Fest plans extensive features as ex service men join citywide celebration. Herman Baker Post No. 1 expects many events amid enthusiasm for a gala event.
Police investigated a sanitarium theft after a 15 year old girl reported losing a purse containing $15 an engagement ring and a watch. A staff member allegedly took valuables, hid them behind a water pine, but the ring and money were not recovered. The girl refused to name herself claiming fear of repercussions. Police detained another girl linked to the purse and she later denied possessing the ring or money.
Earl Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Jox Taylor of 485 Ogden avenue is home on a two months furlough from the U S Navy visiting his parents in this city. Taylor enlisted three years ago and rose to pharmacist mate first class, making 22 Atlantic crossings during active duty in the world war aboard the U S S Transport Lopinsville. He reports to duty in San Francisco after furlough at Hampton Roads and will join Mrs Parke shortly after.
The Ogden Tabernacle choir announces a Thursday rehearsal for Fealcon performances. Two complete oratorios, a Christmas and Easter, along with new choruses, will be presented. The evening will include practice for portions of the program.
On Monday September 16, car service from Ogden Canyon to Huntsville is discontinued and specific departure times from Ogden and Huntsville are listed. Return departures from Huntsville occur throughout the day with several morning and afternoon options. Effective Wednesday September 17, water schedule resumes with morning and afternoon trips between Ogden and Huntsville and return times from Huntsville.
Ogden youths fell for a fake Old Green River offer when two men sold colored water as the famous whisky for four dollars a pint. The incident exposed bootlegger tricks in a region long dry, with the buyers laughing at the ruse yet paying a steep price for the deception.
Starting tomorrow at the Alhambra, The World Aflame presents a burning hour, urging every laboring man and employer in Ogden to witness. It promises a message to fear and a strong call to see the picture. Tickets 6c, 1Be, 20¢.
Fragmentary OCR listing trades and notices. Mentions male help with bicycle, board and room for men only, private family at 225 24rd, money to loan, Eli Dix moved to 227 Hudson Building, 385 real estate with 0-acre firm offering brick house, gaol barn and outbuildings, trade cows and pigs for automobile, Route No 1 and 4 references, numbers 9387.
Mrs G A Maldine suffered critical injuries when struck by a car driven by Mrs Arthur Mortensen at the corner of Twenty sixth avenue and fall com. Doctors will determine the extent after further examination at Dee hospital. Her right leg was broken and a rib may also be damaged.
At eight o clock tonight Rev Thomas A Flynn will become a minister of the Dapital church Prof J A Smith of Ogden will chair the ordination services and Rev Ray Palmer of Ogden will offer the ordaining prayer in Salt Lake City
In week one a police report described an auto as speeding with Lawrence Pingree named as driver from Salt Lake. The youth appeared in court, proved no machine operation for months, and had no involvement in the violation, receiving an apology after the mistaken identity was revealed.
One of the prettiest events of the opening school year at the Academy of the Sacred Heart welcomed Monsignor Cushnahen back from California. He arrived in Ogden on Thursday evening and was greeted by students Friday morning. The graduating class formed a double salute at the gate as the monsignor entered, while the Violin club accompanied the crowd singing Utah, I Love You.
Theda Bara stars in Salome at the Alhambra in a vampire picture that drew big crowds and high expectations. The article notes the film cost about 114 to produce and suggests its impact on audiences and box office was significant despite mixed word of mouth.
Nazimova stars in The Red Lantern a two race drama where Mahlee balances Chinese heritage with English upbringing. The performance presents vivid character work and a clash of cultures amid jealous passion and social tension. Read the Classified ads.
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