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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
9
Miscellany notes reveal a new push to recruit 30,000 soldiers, with a bulletin by Sergeant Giebick urging local postmasters to aid the effort. Other items report departures to California and Philadelphia, liquor arrest, property damage complaints, and weather and travel updates from Ogden.
A USDA Farm Management team led by Lea Morehouse, Thomas H Summers, and Ray S Washburn completed farm management cost studies in Utah and Bear River valleys. James W Jonra assisted with sugar beet production marketing. They visited Utah Agricultural College and explored Utah State Extension demonstrations in Cache Valley during September 20.
Brigham City report says Alma Johnson, son of a Deweyville widow, was killed instantly while driving home from Collipat when an Oregon Short Line train struck him near a sharp curve south of Deweyville. The locomotive and a 42 horsepower freight outfit were demolished. his body was mangled with severe injuries. He was due to marry soon.
Mordecai Williams, held on two misdemeanor charges connected to alleged detention of his wife, was released from county jail after agreeing in court to pay $15 alimony for Hazel Williams. The suit followed her separate maintenance filing alleging neglect and desertion, with the alleged desertion dated May 10.
Eva Swartianger and Glen Corey wed at the bride’s parents’ home 158 Park Avenue East. John Edward Carver officiated in a prettily decorated parlor with flowers and finesse. The bride wore pale blue and gold with a bouquet of bride’s roses. groom Roy Carey attended. Guests from Ogden, Salt Lake, and Evanston joined the celebrants for a sumptuous reception served by Mrs Well Known Ogden. The couple will reside in the city after a short honey moon and are both noted for science interests.
In a hotel room shared by two men, a roommate woke to find a wallet containing 58 missing. Police investigate as another man, W J Horton, reports being robbed of 110 after drinking with two young men.
Modern Woodmen of America members urged to meet at the Methodist church at 1 45 p m Sunday to attend the funeral of our deceased neighbor E ent THED F WILLIAMS Consul Advertisement
Peter Larson was found unconscious behind the Reception saloon. Police report the attackers, believed to be elitoral gang members, injected a drug during a robbery. Three suspects will be held until the drug’s effects and the outcome are known.
Quartermaster Sergeant J. Bush of Canadian regulars, Battalion 232, and his brother George A. Hush toured Ogden briefly yesterday. They then traveled to Salt Lake City, where his wife and mother reside. The officer, a former Salt Lake youth, is on sick leave from Camp Hughes, Canada, awaiting return to his regiment.
Probate and motion calendars were addressed by Judge Nathan J. Harri in district court. The sale of real estate in the estate of George Karakousis was confirmed and similar action taken on Edward Les Lomax estate. Letters of administration were granted to I C Randers in Keturah F Sanders estate with administrator's bond set at 100. A vacation order issued in Leah Van Roohhuyzen v G J Abela et al. Dolla Christensen v Charles Christensen petition for modification of decrees. Salt Lake Library Co v George T Stephens motion to strike testimony taken under advisement. Orders to show cause in Theresa Reed v Neat Reed vacated on plaintiff's motion.
Authorities in Weber County coordinate with federal agents amid investigations into rumored white slavery rings in the Intermountain region. Three cases involve Ogden and nearby cities, with one noting a seventeen year old girl May Tagaris who disappeared after departing with a man on a Denver bound train, and another tying to wrestler Gus Pappas. The notes mention forced marriage deals, payments, and alleged abductions, with ongoing federal review and charges under amended statutes.
In Weber County a group of men including Whitaker Stewart Jordan Rose Holden Her sworth and Fenetermaker faced district court for petit larceny involving a total quantity of oats from J. Dalley’s farm at Huntarfle on April 5, 1916. The defendants forfeited $10 bonds after the Blaze vs Amith case concluded this morning. another case charged a man with violating state game laws by adopting at least one unit near Hy. Mores, deputy warden. The Classified Act was invoked in the proceeding.
Republican and Democratic county committees will meet in the county building tomorrow afternoon to complete party organization and fill vacancies since the nominating conventions. The Republican committee will elect a full slate of officers, with Charles P Hollingsworth likely as chairman and John Bluth as secretary, and then proceed to select a candidate for another post. The Democratic side plans to designate judges for the district to the city and county, plus choose a county clerk to fill a vacancy after Lawrence Wickatt resigned. The session includes budget items and credit votes noted in later dispatches.
Government officials announce opportunities for young men to become stenographers and typewriters in federal offices. Secretary Snyder notes merit-based advancement and wider assignments, with postings across Western and Eastern offices. District boards oversee appointments. examinations begin in Ogden and proceed to Denver, San Francisco, and beyond.
Francis Labadie a popular Cana dan Lyceum reader and author has been engaged by the Young Men and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement association for a recital at the Tabernacle. The recital will be given Monday night in Ogden where Labadie has made many friends during prior visits and speaks warmly of the city and its surroundings.
German forces report repulsed Russian offensives in Volhynia and along the Narayarka river. Prisoners taken include 750 with several machine guns. Fighting continues along a front spanning Sereth to Zbruch with persistent artillery and infantry activity.
SalmamiBra Today hails Charlie Chaplin in The Count Ten the Newest Chaplin a two reel offering that brings nonstop laughter. The famous mime performs in classic makeup with bogey trousers and derby while comic bits unfold from a tailoring shop to a street scene. Supporting cast includes Esna Vurvlance Erle Campbell Lea White and Charlotte Mineau.
Nerlin September 22 news via wireless reports the French submarine Maucaus was sunk in the Southern Adriatic by bombs dropped from Austro-Hungarian naval airplanes. The entire crew of 22 was rescued and taken prisoner, per the Austro-Hungarian admiralty announcement. A separate notice warns tax delinquents to pay the poll tax for 1916 at City Hall, or at the residence of A. G. Harris, with penalties.
Chicago creditors petitioned for bankruptcy after Campbell, Luda & Co. shut its doors. The private bank, operating in foreign quarters as the Industrial Banking Bank, listed liabilities around 500000 and assets near 200000, with overall losses expected to top 600000.
General Trevino, commander at Chihuahua City, declared Villa did not take part in last week’s assault. He said attacking forces were a mix of bandits from Brownsville and other factions. Reports also claim bandits led by Alberto Carrera Torres captured Victoria, Tamaulipas.
In the American League Cleveland ties 2 to 1 with Shore pitching for Cleveland and Cady Tag by and herry behind the plate. Umpires Louphia and Nallin listed. In the National League Cincinnati led 10 to 9 after a late rally, with Pattern and Haeterr active as pitchers and batters including Warrisor and Aceabura contributing.
Obituaries report Fanerad services for FAwia ry Rent at 2 p.m in Bell Hopday Methodist church with interment at Mountain View cemetery. William J. Kouw infant son of Willan and Mena Kouw to be buried Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Ninth ward meeting house. Tidals presiding, Pilenda to be received at 3467 Porter avenue between 2 and 2 prior to the funeral hour, interment at City cemetery.
Wincor of Salt Lake City and W Preston Thomas lead a drainage review across Parr West Harrisville and Weber County districts. They discuss individual drainage projects with farmers, aiming to reclaim waterlogged lands and possibly expand work into Wilson Lace and Harriersite areas. No firm steps yet from Plain City and Honper districts.
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