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Show OGDEN, UTAH. 1 i Home Attractions. (Special Correspondence.) One of the attractions last week was the presentation of "Robin Hood," by an amateur company from Salt Lake, or perhaps, according to the testimony of eye-witnesses, a brighter, fresher performance than that given by professionals. pro-fessionals. The chorus was pronounced as perfect as veterans, and the orchestra, orches-tra, it is said, would have graced the pit of any cosmopolitan play house. Special commendation is accorded Miss Ha2el Taylor, as Maid Marion, and John D. Spencer, in the role of the Sheriff of Xottingham. The Big Fair. Utah day at the Jamestown fair will be observed Oct. 15, and though it is a far-away call across the Rockies to the Atlantic coast, we feel safe in saying that some enterprising Ogdenites will be among the enthusiastic ight-seers to steam up Hampton Roads. Abundance of Coal. The old adage, "It is an ill wind that blows no one good," was realized during dur-ing the past week when it was announced an-nounced that the shortage in coal is not so great as last year, and that the prospects of a good drop in the price of fuel is assured. The turn of fortune for-tune is attributed to the fact that many of the miners who were lured away to the copper fields have returned re-turned to the deserted coal veins. Twenty carloads of the black diamonds are announced in Ogdtn. Lucky Escape. Men fight for a principle today as earnestly as they did two centuries ago. Though the dispute between the Oregon Short Line company and the Ogden & Northwestern is over the question of land valued at not more than $50. yet the right of way claimed by the former was the cause of trouble trou-ble which might have resulted seriously seri-ously for all engaged. The entire pole line of the Hot Springs Transmission company came down while the wire was charged with 11,000 volts of electricity, elec-tricity, enough to have killed every man on the job, but fortunately the circuit was broken without injury to anyone, and the poles were leveled. The damage extended for half a mile north of the springs. Postal Changes. It is said that the next official postal guide, to be issued in October, will not contain the name of Xorth Ogden, for the postoffice there will be abolished, and station Xo. 4 will be opened. Alice S. Dean will be in charge, and North Ogden will be covered by free delivery system. Battling for a Good Cause. Ogden will have a sham battle Thursday Thurs-day that will doubtleps attract a host of visitors. The fields in the rear of Sylvan park along the Ogden river will be the scene of the- battle, and the situation situ-ation is almost identical with the grounds where the original battle of Cedar Creek was fought. The Sylvan Park company has donated the grounds for the day. They will give a ball in the evening for the benefit of the G. A. R., who art trying to raise money to care for the old soldiers. The cause is one that appeals to all, for what true American's heart is not stirred to sympathy sym-pathy at the sight of a veteran in blue? Xumerous attracfions are offered of-fered for the day. The railroads will run excursion trains with special rates, and it is expected that at least 2,000 peoplt will be in our city. Reward of Merit. To see merit recognized at home is a proof of real appreciation, and the ability of the Tabernacle choir was undisputed during the recent trip to Sacramento, therefore the testimonial tendered them in the form of a reception recep-tion met with the approbation of all true music-lovers. Children Organizing. The members of St. .Joseph's church must have noted with pride last Sunday Sun-day morning how well.-painted and varnished was the exterior of the beautiful beau-tiful edifice. Father Cushnahan believes be-lieves not only in adorning and making mak-ing as perfect everything pertaining to God's dwelling place, but in keeping it so. A very large number of children met, as requested, last Saturday afternoon in St. Joseph's church, to organize a Holy Angel's Sodality. Those who failed to respond on Saturday should present themselves later. Every Wednesday Wed-nesday afternoon hymns will be taught these little ones, and surely the sweet strains from these baby lips will be echoed in Mary's Heart and their childish child-ish notes of praise will bring down blessings on themselves and all with 'whom they are associated. |