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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
3
Mixed clippings describe old papers for sale at Standard Office, local notices about estate hearings, court cases with not guilty verdicts, and various community items. Mentions Edgar Bramwell, Panama exposition talk, school and church notices, and scattered business ads with dates and names.
Queen Beatrice and her maids of honor met in the county commissioners' room to discuss preparations for an appearance in Salt Lake City next week. They learned of plans to purchase a gown and the State Capitol entertainment arrangements, then posed for photos before County Clerk Dye left for Salt Lake to finalize travel and reception details.
City board of commissioners granted petitions by property owners for curb and gutter on Madison avenue from Twenty second to Twenty fourth streets and on Wall avenue from Twenty seventh to Twenty eighth streets. City engineer authorized to publish notice of intention. Minor drafting errors noted regarding Williams avenue light placement.
Jurors Joseph Oliver Joseph F Brockbank Carl Edling Walter Jarrell J C Stephens J J Gibern J B Grace and Dirk Kottewyn were chosen to hear the case for Farr Development against Odens Citylee in Judge Hoyts court. The pond in the northeastern city area is claimed by the plaintiff to have been leased for rent of 625. The defense contends the plaintiff used the pond for others and the pond remains under the defendant’s control pending trial. The proceedings include witness testimony on pond use and ownership impacts.
The will of Mayor Gaynor is filed in New York revealing estate details. Documents show bequests to relatives and civic beneficiaries, with assets and probate steps outlined for public record.
John Green faced a police court charge for drunkenness after being arrested by Patrolman C J Kelliher. His friends Fry and Newton, who visited him and spent 60 cents on liquor, were jailed for drunkenness after disrupting the proceedings and attempting to speak. The court sentenced Green to a suspended term while Fry and Newton remained in custody. Police hope Green will reveal information about alleged diamond robbers.
Mrs G W Myera, a bride of this month, was entertained by her mother Mrs T A Rhodes at a prettily appointed tea. Fall towers and fragrance enhanced the occasion with a centerpiece on a ten-seat table. Salt Lakers plan to attend a wedding in Ogden tonight for Mina Margaret Spargo and James W Gaillus at the Church of Good Shepherd followed by a reception at the Virginia.
A wedding in St Josephs Catholic Church united Mira Marguerite Tenby and Frances Maher with the ceremony at 9 o’clock in the morning. Father Cushan presided, and the couple, both popular in Upden, left for a honeymoon in California before returning to Ball Late City to host friends.
A fragmentary report describes ongoing improvements at the Op Rings site, noting water supply restoration and higher temperatures as works near completion. It references traffic bans on bridges, navigation restrictions, and an inspector monitoring progress in what appears to be extensive rebuild and widening efforts around the river area.
A large response to Monday's advertisement for Happy Week offerings prompts clarification that items advertised are on sale now and will remain available through Saturday night. Some customers thought the deals were only for the Fashion Show two days, but the sale runs for the entire week.
The Shoe Basement, a popular department, sits directly below the New Shoe Store. It consolidates all bargain shoes, odds and ends, and bargain tables in one area. Many customers shop there first for value, while the first floor still offers a top shoe department with notable prices.
A representative from the Golden Fleece Yarn Factory offers free crocheting lessons, attracting many requests for instruction. The instructor demonstrates yarn-made articles and suggests Christmas gifts while the demonstration remains free and open to customers before it ends.
Cold evenings boost demand for warm cottons. We secured Mill Ends of high quality Outing Flannel in short pieces suitable for any length. Savings are considerable for the Fatasmek. Additional attractive offerings from this department are available.
This advert describes a blanket sale offering one fourth to one third off prices with payment delayed until use. It promotes Economy Basement bargains and urges shoppers to visit Clothing Store Basement for boys and men’s wear. A hair products demonstration offers high quality switches at about half price for a few days.
Bargain sale listing durable fabrics and home textile items with low prices. Items include outing flannel in light and dark per yard, fleece lined goods, white outing flannel 36 inches wide, bed spreads, crash toweling, Turkish towels, pillow cases, double width percale, and gingham for children's dresses. Prices range from a few cents to a dollar and small quantities per yard or each.
The Happy Week Offering features suits from 32.50 to 35.00 now 25.00 with end of week expiry. Many well dressed women have taken advantage since Sunday. The lot includes newest fall models with long coats, plain tailored and draped skirts, covering all decree materials.
The Pattern Department announces a full line of Pictorial Review Patterns not previously sold in Ogden. These patterns are offered in all sizes and are easy to use with well fitting fashions. The November issue of Pictorial Review is available at 15 cents per copy.
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