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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1880
Page
2
Ogden Junction notes a forthcoming novel Afissy by the unknown American author who wrote Rutledge. G W Carleton & Co. will publish it, aiming for a reception as wide as Rutledge which reportedly sold over 100000 copies.
The passage notes a rise in calamities from hurricanes floods earthquakes and other atmospheric and terrestrial events. It argues these disasters appear more than mere accidents and reflect a broader pattern of devastation affecting mankind.
The Missouri Republicans publish No 1 of a weekly journal by E F Foster of the National Republican Anti third term Executive Committee. It reproduces ex Senator Hendersons speech from Mercantile Library Hall St Louis March 11 1880, praised as the ablest argument against a third presidential term.
Wr warez a paper on our table which is the exponent of the ex treme radical wing of the German social democrats. The Social Demokrat is published at Zurich and issued weekly. In the present number a special caution warns subscribers and correspondents in Germany and Austria to route communications through middlemen to avoid penalties. The motto proclaims the party’s march against oppression and the coming triumph of socialism.
Staats Zeitung reports New York area brewers, about 100 firms with 88 agreeing to raise barrel price to $9, citing jump in hops and ice costs. German and American hops costs soared, production costs up 20 to 40 percent since 1879. Saloonkeepers earn 175 percent profit, quarter barrel costs rise to 200, several issues spark public protests and talk of beer strikes.
A vintage 60 page chronicle celebrates the San Francisco Chronicle from its 1865 origin as the Dramatic Chronicle to its current prominence. The volume chronicles early struggles, the 1865 Clay Street start, and the last year’s erection of the new Chronicle building at Kearney and Bush. It extols steady growth driven by energy and enterprise.
The piece argues music as a universal art shaping education and character. It cites classical references from Orpheus to Shakespeare, stresses music’s calming, disciplinarian role, and urges daily music instruction as essential to public schooling and personal development. It notes San Francisco reform and Kearney's fall as broader law and order triumphs.
The New York Sun opposes Meg Lr Dee's bill to convert the Agriculture Department into a cabinet post with a secretary. It argues the government should not coddle industries or appoint cabinet officers for farming, shoemaking, or codfishing and even suggests abolishing the bureau.
The New York Sun voices opposition to the nomination of J. Tilden, labeling him a leading figure aiding anti Gramercy Park efforts while mentioning Alexei Stephens as a reference point within the Confederacy context.
Report of a divisive meeting in Syracuse where the Democratic factions fail to unify. The pro Tammany wing pressures delegates while the regular democracy refrains from instructing them, aiming to back the unbeatables. The piece critiques insults toward ILoretto Seymour and warns against the Selimmarket loyalty.
A ministerial crisis follows legislature’s denial of a military budget. The king seeks wider war prep, though budget currently equals a third of state spending and debt service. Burghers and farmers oppose further increases. Count Avrid starts forming a new cabinet after considering constitutional options.
In the second election week, the Conservatives won 224 seats to 3338 previously, with a net gain of 118000, while Liberals surged to 1525000 votes, a 35 percent rise. Home rulers gained few seats, as the shift came from newly enfranchised voters who skipped the 1874 poll.
A letter lauds the English queen for good taste in inviting Lord Hartington to take the premier ship, calling it sensible and moderate. It notes jingoism fading and England adopting steadier policy.
From April 26 and 27 Ogden hosts a remarkable act featuring Miss Millie Christine the two headed lady. The act includes The Midgets Count Rosebud and Baron Littlefinger who travel with her and will appear at afternoon entertainments. The feature notes two heads limbs and a single blood circulation with synchronized waking and sleeping.
The notice advertises building lots near the canal offered by A J Kershaw Bey with no cash needed upfront and rock for building at low rates. About 100 lots are for sale on easy terms at a pump shop near Wardleigh's Singer machine shop, promising safe housing and future affordability for buyers willing to labor.
A large audience attended the McKenzie Reform Club weekly meeting at Woodmansee theater. The program featured music by the Ogden Brass Band, readings and recitations by multiple performers, songs by Miss May McGaw and Miss Cora Stephens, a speech by Rev. M B Hyde, and other entertainments concluding with more band music.
Dr G F Needham of Washington DC releases third edition pamphlet Fig Culture at the north claiming people in the mid and north can grow figs of southern quality at home. It details tree cultivation and fruit preparation methods and invites readers to obtain it with a three cent stamp.
Report describes Sunday visitors from the column of outsiders acting indecently in the assembly rooms during divine service. It notes disrespect at the tomb of the late President Young and urges that travelers from the so called centre of civilisation respect Utah law and local customs.
Telegram confirms Eler Samuel Roskelly and the mission party arrived in New York yesterday morning after leaving Ogun Jase Thee day morning. The report notes the arrival as reported by the News of Yeastardy.
A jumble of city items notes health, crime, and errands in East Portland and Ogden. Mentions hindrances at police courts, a runaway scare on Second Street, and storms delaying local mine work. Feathers at the beach, a central school push, and a light earthquake in Toquerville add to the mix.
Last night at the Opera House a largely amateur cast presented Damon and Pythias with uneven but creditable performance. Benner as Damon and Shiells as Pythias impressed. Dee as Dionysius, Cunningham, Hornley, and others delivered solid work. Lizzie Just as Leemon and Nettie Douglas as Calanthe earned praise. Ogden Orchestra offered several fine pieces and Mr. Topley closed with songs.
The editor explains readers’ misunderstanding of telegrams and notes that most dispatches arrive too late for evening publication. The column provides condensed reports from recent telegraphs and claims to offer the fullest budget of news among territorial papers.
A Cuban confection in Hayate city reveals a sugar refinery run by two Americans using poisonous drugs. Lead traces in the sugar triggered government closure. no refineries are allowed in Cuba now. The writer warns against refined sugar and links arsenic use to cosmetic harm.
The obituary notes Col Peter Liz Ue died at 78 in Burke's Garden Virginia on April 2 1880 He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints by Jedediah M Grant on March 29 1540 and his house hosted visiting Elders His funeral sermon was by Elder Mathias F Cowley and he left a son in Utah The piece praises his faith and bravery and his family joining the church Peace to his ashes.
Mr. A. Kenner, campaigning for the proposed U and N directory, left for Salt Lake City on business tied to the venture and expects to be away two or three days. He has been canvassing for the directory from the office.
Gov Murray travels Ave City with Judge Williams visiting key sites. Report notes plan to boost regional interests and potential talks with Ogden.
The Asylum Commission arrived to inspect sites in the city and surrounding area for a proposed Territorial Lunatic Asylum. They toured land options such as Broom's Bench and City Grounds, noting water access and irrigation potential. Governor Murray and party toured Ogden canyon and expressed interest in returning with family.
A Salt Lake City note describes a peculiar plan to burn bed bugs with sulphur, causing a smoky scare and a minor fire that led to a quick fire brigade response. Reports mention a stray owner, chagrin on departure, and the sulphur nearly burning away. Nearby canyon strikes and church building progress are also noted with figures and locations.
A writer critiques newspaper patronage by illustrating varying reader behaviors. He contrasts paying subscribers who support the paper with habitual readers who avoid payment, clip articles, or demand free ads while claiming loyalty. The piece mocks such patronage patterns.
The excerpt reports a San Francisco case where William Jennings beat his wife until police intervened. A bloody scene is described as neighbors summoned help and the victim was hospitalized. The piece critiques liquor laws and claims fines fund abuse rather than reform.
An Enquirer item notes Provo as a favored location for a territorial loyalist reclamation project. Details are fragmentary but indicate a regional plan anchored by local officials and community leaders seeking a stable governance site.
Visitors from Balt Lake admire a forthcoming educational building on Young Street seen as Utah Territory’s finest. Gov Murrey praises local support for universal education and pledges fair, diligent governance and active citizen engagement to foster welfare and prosperity.
The Jackson Journal prints an advertisement for Henry E. Gibson former senior partner of Gibson & Eccles. His lumber yard and planing mill sit on Franklin Street between Third and Fourth. He is a longtime local business man and now offers large quantities of lumber ready for immediate order and plans to have the mill running soon.
Reports say a snow slide on the C P R line near Cinco Nev killed three or four trainmen as a Boston excursion train departing for the West was involved. Telegraph lines are down hindering confirmation of details.
A Utah and Northern train added two extra cars carrying a company of young men recently arrived from Missouri and nearby states. They are to scout Montana country and settle there if suited, intending to make permanent homes.
The new iron fence has been placed in position around the Court Nourse and the gates remain to be hung and painted.
The article describes Timder LaxD as highly profitable based on timber exchange reports. It details immense cedar and pine forests in Oregon and Washington with trees 200 to 300 feet tall and diameters up to 6 to 10 feet. An acre can yield 200,000 to 1,000,000 feet of timber, with 300,000 feet as a rare, minimum profitable benchmark.
A fragmented note suggests a plan to promote a national ticket with Tilden for president and a strong Republican for vice president. It argues the opposing party would be overwhelmed by combined attacks and internal factions leading to an eventual victory for the proponent.
Enetasn party members fail to unanimously back Blaine as Brutia opposes Grant. Supporters claim a clear win for the eastern Gienda faction amid debate.
The notice advertises furnishing 4009 Streekson's Recesers on approved forms bound under reasonable terms. Applications encouraged early. Also offers plain and fancy job work.
Advertisement for Dr Mintle’s medicines including nephrotic tonics and English Dandelion pills. Claims cure claims for kidney bladder diabetes and liver disorders and promotes Mintie’s stock in Ogden Kearny Street San Francisco and other agents with prices per bottle and bulk deals.
About 1 000 Mulberry trees offered for sale at the Beushes farm in Se Utah. AP reports the listing from the property owned by Michael Beushes with no further details on price or date.
Readable notes mention new millinery goods at Mrs Schram's rooms and a fragmented report of arrests nearly eight, with garbled lines referring to a Wednesday display by a group called the Sistas and a person named Ei gapriy Le.
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