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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1880
Page
2
A 10th century style illustration in The Irish World depicts a stout rider on a fiery horse pursuing a gaunt landlord pursued by evicted tenants. The scene is set against Kilarny’s landscape marred by the poor’s humble dwellings.
A new company seeks a Louisiana charter and proposes paying 40 000 to state charities. An ally argues that blocking the venture would do more for morality than chartering another lottery aids charity.
A reader who sent six cents for Fleetwood's Life of Christ via an advertisement says he received only circulars after being told he could obtain a free copy by forming a ten subscriber club. He laments the misleading offer and likens the scheme to unrealistic promises from notable figures.
Two War Department communications request 5000 dollars to build a wagon road from Fort Bridger to the Uintah reservation and 100000 dollars to erect a military post near Gunvison and Grand rivers. The general of the army says these works are necessary to aid troop disposition for the rest of the year and operations with the Indians. The matter was referred to the military affairs committee.
Tar agent Zeraid of Philadelphia publishes a rogues gallery of firms tied to gift concerts and mail fraud. The Postmaster General bans money orders and registered letters for these schemes. Noted are Henry G. Waterson & Co F G Waterson Hugh McKay & Co in Cassie Ife and St Stephens New Brunswick.
The article notes heavy immigration to the United States in 1880 with 1 300 stesraga pas sengers landed in New York on a single day and 35 000 since New Year. It cites Europe’s oppression and America’s liberty as pull factors while warning of objectionable newcomers and trusts in assimilation by republican institutions.
All owners with animals to be herded this summer are notified of two intake dates Saturda April 17 and Wednesday April 28 at Chas Woodmanase corral Ochern Utah. Stock and horses will be grazed near Sugar Fine Ridge about eight miles east of the herd grounds. Terms: horses 2.00, horn stock 1.50. Jos Parry Albert Garner apr 14 4id apr 18 4id
Farmers urged to buy a large stock of garden grass and flower seeds at eastern catalogue prices. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. H Trung, 4th at Milf FV.
The article warns of widespread candy adulteration using glucose from corn starch and sulfuric acid, tainting sweets with lime, sulfuric acid traces, and other deleterious additives. It cites tests by Dr. Williams and others showing high glucose levels in chocolates, jellies, and drops, with health risks including possible kidney disease.
Mr Beardsley reports a Boston excursion of about two hundred passengers mainly business people and ladies, booked to dine at his house Saturday night and then travel to Salt Lake before continuing by a second train to San Kranchedee en route.
Territorial Republicans in Salt Lake City clash over a self‑appointed central committee action. Delegates and alternates for the Chicago convention are chosen amid calls for reform. bolter meetings denounce tyranny and vow independent action.
Pure Seed Egyptian Rica or Josephs Corn offered in bushel lots at 1.50 dollars per bushel. Also available in 3 pound sacks by mail at 100 dollars per hundred pounds. Address 8 W Borxrox Kinsley Kansas.
In Oakland Lynn County Kasaya W L Winrox reports his ten year old son suffered a scrofulous rising in the head since infancy. He claims treatment with a combination of medicines including SaRSaPARILLA, DaNpeLion and opine cured the ailment.
An advertisement warns that German Elixir sold by Laxauer Co falsely claims to cure tar throat and lung diseases. It alleges the product is deadly and deceptive, urging buyers to demand the genuine German Elixir with the Prussian coat and Dr Kaiser signature.
Yesterday evening we met Mr H Yi Williamson a well known Utonian traveling the Territory giving lectures on present day deceptions and tricks of confidence sharpers. Williamson formerly clown for Dan Castello’s circus and introduced the famous January when the circus performed here years ago. Jas A Thompson Bay of Eden called yesterday after a stay in Salt Lake. He enjoyed his visit and departed for home this afternoon.
Names of grand and petit jurors drawn to serve the May term of the First District court to be held in Ogden. The list includes ST Win. Sterett Alex Rolfnson Wao Carter Ephram Fleary Edwin Healey George White, John Rockhill Shadarkck Empy Horeea Sterlit Caleb H Davis Alexander Beaten Baellan James Armeted Gev. T. Pay James Preston Myron Tanner John Ey Hue Luren Roundy Geg. Meldrum Jon. McClellen Wmytter Chae. Comrad A. Moore A. D. Holdaway Don C.Kentington Lewis Perry Chas H Neleen Verner Halladay.
A feature notes the first really ideal spring day this year with balmy air birdsong and renewed spirits after a severe winter. The author adds a light disclaimer that the piece is not a call to budding poets.
Seventy third anniversary marks Mr. Richard Kearsley birth. Known as Father Kearsley he has supervised the mail department for eight years and remains as hearty as in youth, with hopes to reach a centennial birthday.
A group of Ogden gentlemen plans Sunday work at a newly located mine east of the city. Developments show promise as several men already work the claim, indicating abundant precious ore in the area.
The notice asks friends who may receive circulars from dubious concerns to contact the paper. It states the paper intends to expose dishonest fleecing institutions as far as possible.
Brief, disjointed notes reflect mining fever, social chatter, rail progress, building plans, advertising, art, and a humorous mix of quotes. Mentions of Ganbdexixe, VeLocifedes, frog music, Weber river bridge, Central school house, Royal Brunswickian Gift, and Papa Pinkerton appear amid chatter on local commerce and family quips.
A young man from Ogeden identified as T C stayed at the Walker House this week and attempted to extinguish a gas lamp by turning the gas on then off. The room filled with gas and he awoke from a frightening nightmare before staff aired the space and safe ventilation was restored.
Nesta Copax in 1820 asks which Webster authored the American Dictionary Noah or Daniel. The excerpt confirms Noah Webster as author born October 16 1758 Hartford Conn. Yale 1774 Revolution service later teaching in New York and New Haven where he died May 28 1843. He also published Grammatical Institutes and American Magazine and pursued lexicography.
Salt Lake City aims to host a large Fourth of July event to attract visitors from across the Territory. Prominent citizens back the plan but the city lacks shade for outdoor crowds, suggesting drawing people to nearby groves or bringing them into Salt Lake for the holiday.
A Bella Ville Ontario family was poisoned last Saturday after eating wild parsnips. In London there is talk of Mr Goschen and sending Lord Lytton as Viceroy of India.
Morning report explains two horses vanished from Mr Wetzel of the Sixth Ward Malt Lake after thieves unlocked the stable and barns doors. The animals disappeared in the early hours after 1:30 AM on Friday with a key reportedly taken from a knot-hole used to access the stable. Authorities traced the track northward but had no location by nightfall.
Mr. McKay reports a man travels the city posing as a relative of the former. He called at McKay’s home and attempted to solicit aid, but failed. We state the gentleman will not be responsible for any act by the claimant in our well known citizen’s name. The man has a full face a mustache and a frozen right thumb. Stay vigilant.
Attention is used to the notice in another column of the Summer Herd of Messrs. Joseph Perry and Ibert Garner. They will receive animals for herding during the summer on the time and place mentioned in the ad. The herd grounds are new and are said to contain excellent grazing. Call on the gentlemen and make arrangements for your stock.
A Monday diary entry reports rising interest in Ogden mining prospects. The North Star Mining Company and Old Dominion claims near Waterfall Canyon and Birch Creek plan arastra construction and early operations. Local owners press forward to develop mines, attracting capitalist attention and promising ore yields.
A company of missionaries led by Wm. M. Palmer will depart East tomorrow morning April 13 aboard the Beat going passenger train. The names of the travelers will be published in tomorrow's issue.
A Utah public letter stresses GOP preference for the party’s committee action over bolters. It argues Grant should be nominated to aid electing a Democrat, criticizes outside delegates including Ogden, and rebutts insults hurled by a Republican writer while defending party consistency.
Indications point to Friday night’s performance of Damon and Pythias at Union Opera House. Local talent stars, with Carrie Cogswell in Coranthe and H Horsley of Salt Lake City as Lucullus. The Salt Lake theatre loaned costumes, and management expects a bumper house.
Rivers across the Territory run high this year and residents are urged to inspect head-gates. The Ogden river stands within one foot of flood level and prompt action could avert substantial damages.
In Ogden a small group gathered at the Courthouse for a Republican mass meeting. E H Orth opened with a motion appointing E A Thomas as chairman and secretary. Gen N Kimball noted a regular Weber County Republican central committee and moved to adjourn to a July meeting at 7 30 PM in the NeKenzie Temperance Reform Club hall on Fourth Street.
In Mulforidsville Kentucky a man named Boyd leaped from a railroad bridge into Green river in front of about a thousand spectators. He fell feet first, surfaced immediately, and was rescued by a boat crew. He suffered no injuries beyond shock.
A promotional notice touts White's Prairie Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver issues and general ailments with instant pain relief. It cites unsolicited testimonials and attacks rival medicines. Trial size costs 75 cents and lists wholesalers and drugstores as distributors.
Between the first and fifteenth of May a new six horse Peg Buckwalter stationary engine will be sold in Ogden City Utah. The item has been used eight months and is offered at 214 dollars for 109 dollars more than the original cost.
Dr C C Gillelayp of Calially Mo reports using Sau Parilla Danvelion Parassita for over a year with his family and says it gives good satisfaction, claiming no involvement with blood or liver harming products.
An advertisement for a medical book by Dr B B Foory promises a fate book on scrofula breathing organs men women aches pains and many chronic diseases with claims of cure in most cases and lists address No 129 East 28th Street for orders and pursuit of a three month stay.
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