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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
9
Ogden items report personnel changes at the Yellowstone Hotel and postal firm, a call for school funding reform, local sales and aviation news, and brief notices on Kodak services, forestry visitors, auto sales, and railroad dispatch activity.
Fragmentary notices cover medical, timber survey, liquor license hearing dates, tax roll delays, road and vehicle ads, and travel updates. Mentions Louise Plant recovery after operation, R. E. Gery headquarters visit, and deputies aiding tax work, plus car and jewelry ads and trips to Red Clift and Chicago.
In Thatch Creek district a new school building will delay entry to other schools until December 1 due to congestion. An attendance record was set in Harriville with all 143 pupils present. Ogden City passes a gasoline license ordinance setting a 175.00 annual fee per station, with penalties for violations and a October 1 1916 effective date. City Recorder Walter Richey certifies the ordinance. Publication noted September 21, 1918.
State Chairman Glen Miller and the Utah Republican committee outline a campaign program featuring Warren G Harding and other top speakers. Harding will visit Ogden for a single Utah address, with regional stops by Morris, Street, and Hoyt. Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign absence shifts plans. Fairbanks may appear if health allows, while Cummins, Borah, and Dye are also cited as potential contributors to the oratorical effort.
Midshipman William Updegratt, on leave from the Naval Academy, visits Ogden with plans to enter Annapolis. He is en route to Omaha and Pulaski after visiting his parents in Ogden and Oregon relatives, with a career in railway and transportation work ahead.
A man giving the name Wary. Martin was taken into custody this afternoon by Bregeant O. H. sphtoan, Sergeant J. Te Wilson and Patrolmary George Covey at the Diamond Saloon on lower Twenty-fifth street. He had a counterfeit pillion of repair caving for $1 he had been trying to get cached. The errtificate e {ttn property of H. J. Montrom Montgomery.
WSON Resignation announced for W. O. Rawson who led the Eighth Ward for four years. Nominee of Weber County Republicans for sheriff vows full-time campaign until November 7. Also notes reorganization after Patriarch James Tay bishop’s advancement and related ward changes.
Boston toppled Detroit 10 to 2 as Navin Ploid’s pitching corps dissolved Detroit’s hopes in the American League pennant race. Jeanines, Muth, and Thomas led Boston while Coveleskie and Gaynor anchored Detroit’s defense, with Ruth driving a key run in the seventh and Walker contributing a long homer for the Red Sox.
Matthias Tanner, bound for Beaton to pursue dramatic art, spoke to the Weber academy at morning assembly with readings from Rudyard Kipling. He is the son of H N A Tanner, a former Central junior high staff member, and has trained for two years with T. fark Pardo, already building a strong repertoire of dramas. He has appeared in many city entertainments and will continue his studies away from home.
Death notices for Groree Crown and others recount services at Yiplscanal church and Willard, with Rev Fleetwood and Bishop Hubbard officiating. Interments planned at city and Willard cemeteries. Korth and Kent obituaries note speakers, hymns, and survivor lists. infant William Gerrit Kouw dies of pneumonia at home, funeral to be announced.
The handicap gold tournament at Ogden Golf and Country Club produced a bitterly contested finish with Lewis Ti Peery winning the Silver Cup. Top scores included Peery 32, Jodie Torn, Harold J Peery 77, and others such as W C Wright 82 and Abbott Glick 90. The cup becomes the winner’s property. additional prizes will be offered in fall events on September 13 and 21 in three flights. Entrance free. winners receive prizes and handicaps set by past performance. Open to all club members currently invited to participate.
Equipment from station No 7 answered two calls within about an hour today. The first alarm at 11 41 p m triggered by a box at Third Street and Washington Avenue. The second alarm at 12 25 p m to the rear of 16 Roatan Street followed a chimney spark that set roof shingles alight, causing minor damage.
A fragmented Chicago market note shows copper prices steady on American guidance and improved demand for treasury bills. Exchange rates shifted with British and American advisors. Hog prices in Chicago eased as late arrivals exceeded expectations and urgent calls appeared for steep or sharp movements.
The society group will meet near Saturday afternoon at 02 Teronth street. Mrs Adams will be host, with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Metoy guests at the Fos home on Fowe Avenue. Mr. McCoy and bride are en route to the coast from Lanelyn.
Seb and enroute visit Denver and Denverthey plan a Pacific tour including Yellowstone. A Firat Presbyterian gharen 81H meet with Sire, Angus Keno rn day afternoon, and a farewell for Max Yecher. A surprise party at Mee Florrace ginlth hosts Atlver Tovive officers with a luncheon for attendees including Mecdanical Anny Slolden and Emon Jock.
Mrs Hoag hosts the dinner dance as the first in a series at the Melde and Matrona club room. Mrs H Moag plans to entertain Monday evening in tribute to Mrs Mattie ODonell and WH Harri whose wedding will interest Ogden Society folk. Maud Young visits California during the week, invited to attend events on the coast.
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