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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1879
Page
2
A brief Orleans-era note from Owdan Junction on Saturday April 19, 1879, reports grangers engaging with political talk about the president. The writer adopts a humorous, folksy tone while remaining noncommittal about the weather and political stance.
The note suggests Cutkky strengthens to the nerves and infers the InUanian who recently married for the seventh time likely lived on eslery.
Physicians praise Trontenack as the finest invigorating exercise and recommend daily practice. They warn a regular indulgence could halve their effort if done less, but note the concern of those without a horse.
Curis formally declares war against Peru. Officials note only a week or so ago a similar hostile demonstration occurred nearby and pledge not to overload space with such actions.
The text notes the Speaker of the House, like the current one, is a Pennsylvanian named Mulidenberg. It lists Indiana New Jersey Kentucky Virginia Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as specially favored for the Speakership, while Ohio has never held a Speaker role, nor, aside from Harrison, a president.
The western sky shows a growing glow reaching its peak brightness around the 20th of the month. Residents may need clear conditions to witness it, as the event remains distant and hard to discern for the average Ogdenite.
The Saltan shifts his programme to avoid new wars, preferring policy parallels with past actions. He abandoned the idea of confronting the Czar and the powers, opting for a safer, familiar path.
Tue Cartisi is surely captured now the election of Mon A G Thurman of Ohio to the Presidency of the Senate completing the domination of the Democratic party in Congress This is the first Democratic President the Senate has had since Breckenridge and the first time a Democrat has occupied it during the same period except for a brief VP Wilson interlude.
The piece questions the fate of the noble navaze Sittine Bret and notes his departure from Canadian igoil due to the region's harsh lawmaking. It remarks on inhabitants enforcing laws without feeling, implying the prodigal son seeks greener pastures in the United States.
A fragment decries Black migration as a dangerous experiment. It warns that Northern caste biases will oppose Black emancipation more than Southern factions, threatening alliances with former masters and political aims.
The passage praises Blaine as a brilliant, forcible and eloquent speaker whose arguments challenge Democrats in the Senate. It suggests Benefill of Georgia and Lamar of Mississippi would be tasked to counter Blaine with similar vigor, relying on eloquence, logic and statistics to respond to his Maine-anchored case.
The text discusses Utah grasshopper issues and a pest commission plan to destroy the insects. It notes skepticism about commissions reducing infestations and compares grasshoppers to Indians in resisting confinement to reservations.
The article urges guardians to oversee youth development with culture and caution, arguing against harsh punishment. It stresses balanced guidance for boys and girls, condemns excessive severity, and warns that neglect harms futures while early instruction fosters honorable paths.
Francis Mugray of the Apostolic Temperance will lecture in Salt Lake City but not Ogden Murphy is described as always going where his services are most needed and never wasting effort
The Ipsue Avalanche argues the territory should seek admission now arguing population is near enough and a minor detachment of nearby lands could push it over the threshold. The tone is speculative and hints at political maneuvering.
In a recent interview Davis proclaims he is not the figure depicted by opponents and challenges Northern critics to examine him. The piece claims such assertions doom him among his supporters and likens him to Northern politicians, warning of consequences.
The passage notes that in the past fifteen years many plots against crowned heads failed while an attempt on a U S president evaded, suggesting divine protection or poor marksmen, and mentions similar cases in several South American republics. It reflects on the idea of divinity hedging a king and contrasts it with failures by would be assassins.
In a San Francisco hotel, Dr. Bacon of the Good year Dental Vulcanita Rubber Company was shot and killed by dentist Chalfant who fled afterward. Chalfant says Bacon's suit over patent and harsh court questioning led to the fatal confrontation. He surrendered after wandering the city, with investigators divided on the truth of his account.
Miles, arrested some time since for bigamy, endures contradictory trials of fame and expense. His name has circulated from Maine to Texas and Alaska to Florida, while legal pressures strain him. Yet vindication awaits as indicted parties are set to attend District Court at their own expense, awaiting the prosecutor’s lead.
In England the standing army must stay in barracks and keep two miles from polling places. In America one party calls it revolutionary for the other to seek freer polls, drawing a contrast between monarchical restraint and republican debate.
The Chicago Tribune questions Keene’s influence on wheat prices and notes his storage costs since his corner began months ago. It argues his aim was to aid Western farmers, though the immediate effect may be financial losses if prices fail to rise promptly.
Thousands of parleys are fleeing the South arriving in Missouri and Kansas in large numbers and great distress. Aid is urgently needed with money provisions and clothing to sustain them in emergencies. The situation is dire and the outcome remains unknown.
The Worcester Spy reports that Moses Thatcher Logan is named as the newly elected Apostle of the Mormon Church. The brief note suggests the distance adds significance to the surprise appointment.
Community group calls for steady climate action and practical long term plans. Members argue frequent alarmism harms policy and propose measurable targets, funding for adaptation, and transparent reporting to guide decisions.
Kina and Keeley push bold claims about atmospheric travel and new propulsion. Io vows to cross the Atlantic by balloon and invites the public to witness whether these ideas work, insisting demonstrations are essential after much theory. If King succeeds, the invention proves its worth. if not, skeptics remain.
The Marquis of Lorne declines to act on ministers advice and dismiss Lieutenant Governor Leteltier, preferring to defer to the home government. Canadians see it as a local matter, while critics denounce the decision as interference from abroad and urge Lorne to resign.
Richmond reports two settlers Edward Kinney and Mary Halli were sentenced to five years for illegal intermarriage, after marrying in DC to evade Hanover county law. Other notes include the disappearance of jeweler Thomas Vincent, a fatal bar violence in Sidney, Iowa, bigamy charges against Dr. Leroy, and a slain German man in Hoboken.
A man on the Bremen decks attempted suicide after the deaths of his wife and son. He lived alone in the room where found and may not recover. A child burned in a fireplace, possibly a domestic accident, is reported. Tennessee settlers are expected, corn acreage to rise. Constable Thomas Bond dies of suspected gas suffocation in Staunton, leaving a large family.
The Manti Temple corner stone ceremony drew prominent church leaders and local stake presidents. Apostle John Taylor and others oversaw the rites with prayers, music, and speeches by F D Richards B Young Jos Smith A Carrington and J Thatcher. The event occurred April 14 1879 with multiple corner stones set and blessings invoked.
A hymn titled for the laying of the corner stone of the Manti Temple. The text invokes joy, gratitude, and praise to God and includes phrases of restoration, praise, and religious ritual. It references temple work, unity of fathers and children, and divine power through revelation and prayer.
Local youths found the body of J. S. Mearns near snail bar on the Weber River two miles west of the city. Coroner Jos. Parry's jury returns a verdict that Mearns came to his death by drowning in the Weber River.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Ogden elected Most Worthy Grand Master Ed N Murphy Salt Lake and other officers. After installation by Henry Simons and L P Migbee the new officers were seated for the year. Appointed officers include George Arbogast W Grand Marshal Edward Rheinstrom W Grand Conductor and J A Riley W Grand Chaplain. The next annual session will be held in Salt Lake.
In the Third District Court proceedings led by Associate Justice Emerson, B M M Duell seeks a discharge in bankruptcy with a May 7 hearing. James Finerty pleads not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon. jury returns a guilty verdict. April term jurors summoned. court adjourns to Tuesday.
In the Third District Court on Monday the London Bank of Utah sues Wells Fargo & Co. for 100000 alleging breach of contract. The bank earlier aimed to buy Wells Fargo in Salt Lake City and claims Wells Fargo agreed to sell the bank building for 40000 but refused to complete after payment. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are Sutherland & McBride. Wells Fargo’s counsel are Marshall & Boyle.
Thirty six jurors were summoned for the term at the District Court in Salt Lake City. The following were excused or absent: Crismon excused two weeks, Harkins not served, Beckstead excused for term, Langsdorf sick excused for term, Weiler excused until further notice, Evans not present, Davis excused until further notice, Kervin not present, Forbes excused for term, Williams not present, Bitner excused two weeks, Lratt excused for term, Reade not present.
Miss Nelle Reich sues Col. E A Wall in the Third District Court over breach of promise seeking 30000. The case was commenced Saturday and is expected to require time before trial.
Grand Lodge of Utah for LO C F convened in the hall with large attendance of visiting brethren. Some business was transacted while preliminaries of important affairs were arranged. Another meeting will be held today at the Lodge rooms.
The May Day Festival features a May Day Queen with six maids of honor from the Sd Ward. Other wards will provide two maids of honor each, totaling twelve young ladies as the May Queen’s suite for a grand Ogden City celebration.
Miss Nellie Reich sues in a breach of promise case in the Third District Court claiming she is unmarried at twenty one and relied on a defendant's promise to marry. She alleges the defendant refused to wed on March 7, 1879 and later married Mary Francis Meyer, seeking 30000 damages.
The Idaho Statesman reports General Sherman ordered a general court martial to convene at Fort Vancouver on the 15th for Captain Boutire of the 1st cavalry now at Fort Walla Walla. The court includes several colonels majors and captains with Lieut Col Emmet Olis acting as accuser. The charges arise from alleged use of opprobrious epithets and the proceedings attract military interest.
Last evening Marshal Brown arrested two boys aged ten and eleven for stealing money from a wagon dealer’s shop. They denied the accusation until a search revealed the money in their pockets. They admitted the theft and were jailed. A hearing is set for this morning.
A few evenings ago Bishop Wieler of the Third ward Salt Lake City was assisting in unhitching a team when the horses bolted. He was struck on the head by a wheel and suffered a severe scalp wound five inches long slanting from near the crown to the base. The wound required six stitches and is not likely to be serious. he is currently recovering.
A special notice quotes an exchange praising newspaper ads as cost effective. It argues ads avoid travel and hotel costs, cigars for customers, or other traveling expenses, and go directly to promoting business.
Daniel Sears aged youth of Winnemucca Nevada died Saturday morning at the county hospital after a December kneecap injury from a sidewalk fall. His sufferings ended when death came, leaving him reduced to a skeleton by his injuries.
The marshal ordered the following names to be drawn as petit jurors for the present term: John Wagstaff, J K Morrell, Henry Didwoodey, Alex Rodgers, Alex Sieele, Forward W Davie.
A fragment from a Friday bray on RIESE 4 extols Kroesel & Co. for opening a retail concern and hints at wholesale ambitions. The piece notes strong liquors and tobacco offerings, outlines plans to serve via Omaha or Chicago, and foresees the firm becoming a major supplier across Northern Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming.
A Farmington-Centerville note describes youths riding on horseback and using ropes to pull ladies, causing fear and cries. A youth named Frange is cited with fines, along with Thomas Hunt and Joel Paris for liquor offenses. The report also notes late rains lifting spirits in Davis County with rising stock values and abundant fruit blossoms.
Yesterday morning George Brown was badly hurt cleaning the church’s exterior window when a ladder failed. He struck his head and suffered a deep gash between the eyes, but was reported improving after being taken to McNutt's drug store and treated by Dr. Clutter.
A serious accident near Corint Grinne at 26 clock yesterday left Cramer gravely injured and Spencer severely injured after a buggy team bolted near the railroad track. The pair were thrown to the ground when the buggy overturned after the horses crossed the track twice. Cramer is not expected to survive.
The Tribune reports Thomas Evans was found dead in Rush Lake near the Chicago smelter dump on Wednesday morning. He had been drinking heavily and had been missing since Sunday. The body was discovered with his hands folded on his chest. he was about thirty six. His relatives live in Baltimore.
Report states Mike L Cody killed a person named Queen a Cherokee nation member over a mare theft at Frisco. An examination led to Cody’s acquittal though others linked to the theft remain unnamed. Royal and Tasker’s outfits are mentioned in connection with the case.
An office announces unrestricted paper recut options with pricing for colored and white paper. Colored paper pays 2 cents per pound and white paper 3 cents per pound, with requirements that stock be clean and well selected.
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