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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1880
Page
2
Late edition at Orden City Ulab Ter shows Second Class matter status for Ogden Junction. Public notice indicates mailing and transit details with archival reference to the 1880 Wednesday issue.
An old European newspaper ad in the Corogne Gazette requests a plain bar maid who is Catholic if possi ble.
The Berlin fishery exhibit showcases Iydus International with emphasis on regional industry. A quirky Teutonic proverb about ash remains humorously cited as part of the event’s cultural flavor.
Our Falexbs who are interested in mining affairs will find a useful companion in The Mining Record an intriguing weekly journal devoted to mining interests across the United States. It is a pamphlet like publication with twenty four pages of information and sixteen pages of advertisements. It is published by A. R. Chisolm in New York and edited by Thos Jordan. The reliable news and notes supplied by this technical periodical are worth the email subscription price of $3 per annum.
A Swiss Canton maker named Audemarain Brassus produced a microscopic pistol measuring 5 millimeters and weighing 32 milligrams. The instrument comprises 23 pieces, some visible only under magnification, praised as a marvel of ingenuity though its practical purpose is debated.
The New York Sun reports Samuel J. Tilden sent 5000 to Eugene Kelly & Co to forward to the Duchess of Marlborough Irish Relief Fund. This is his second 5000 gift, as the piece notes the omission of the donation in press summaries.
The American Exchange in London reports about 20 000 Americans visited last season while estimates say 35 000 travelers from Britain toured Europe. next season predicts a larger flow with 50 000 leaving U S ports for Eastern Europe trips and spending 3 000 to 5 000 dollars each, totaling around 200 million dollars.
An Atlantic Monthly writer argues for the Exantxarion education model focusing on insight and self directed work. Examinations become essays and papers rather than forced drills to develop independent thinkers and thorough scholars across preferred studies.
A local report notes that Toe De Young remains a persistent theme visible in street scenes. Residents discuss ongoing occurrences and community responses amid steady public interest.
A retrospective on the last 25 years of presidential elections critiques party fault lines and the lack of a united platform. It notes both parties struggle to rally strong candidates, the dangers of vilification, and calls for a new, freer national party beyond old creeds.
A nineteenth century editorial condemns the killing of Chronicle editor Charles De Young by the mayor’s son. It denounces unprovoked violence, stresses the stain on civilization, and calls for punishment while decrying mutual slander between city officials. The piece ends mid thought.
The text argues both sides should avoid private shaming and danger while condemning the use of a revolver in a feud between De Young and Kalloch families. It notes Chs. De Young escaped punishment for an attempted killing. Kalloch, Jr. may face justice and social condemnation.
The author catalogs widespread disasters and crimes across nations and seas, from cyclones to fires and earthquakes, and blames human greed and violence. Yet a moral warning remains that virtue endures and can guide conduct as the century’s perils unfold. The piece ends with Horatian exhortation to lead an unpolluted life.
Prominent Virginia City residents told the Virginia Chronicle they are Republicans who have voted the same ticket for twenty years yet would support Tilden if renominated. They argue his 1876 election was lawful and his ouster a national disgrace, urging it be corrected.
Switzerland sent 69,541,741 francs in exports to the United States in 1879, about 13.5 million dollars, up 27 percent from 1878. Principal items were embroideries, silk goods, and watches, with watches up 29 percent over 1878.
Switzermane shows anxiety about the openly avowed aims of exiled French Jesuits seeking refuge in the Alpine republic. With 1848 constitutional acts against their residence, the confederation may avoid direct clash with Swiss authorities.
After studying Mark Twain, German readers may adopt and adapt rail side dining ideas. The text notes Gep Man Bal Lroans following American trends by introducing restaurant and kitchen concepts on the rails and suggests further improvements could come from German readers.
Serrwerces srgings have been struck in the J Gothard tunnel in Switzerland causing a stoppage. Affected line and local operators report delays as crews assess the blockage and clear debris. Authorities urge patience while repairs proceed.
Local readers are cautioned about a young man of 22 or 23 described as slight with a sore left eye and a lame right foot. He travels from the South, has served jail time for larceny, and has been seen asking for aid then leaving with stolen goods. Officials hope readers remain vigilant and report him.
Bishop P G Taylor reports Harrisville thriving despite severe winter with crops advancing toward harvest. Health is excellent after fall sickness subsided. Two day schools in session, Sabbath school prospering under Peter Taylor, and the young men’s association led by L J Taylor is strong. Boys rented seven acres and sowed wheat in half a day.
Rt Rev Geo Hilla bishop of British Columbia since 1859 with wife is at Beardsley’s Union Depot Hotel amid Central Pacific snow blockade preferring Oyden stay over west. If he remains over Sabbath he may preach at the Episcopal Church. Edwin Stratford leaves for Logan on firm business. Geo D Watt of Salt Lake City to lecture at Liberal Malip Sunday 7:30 PM. Jon A West of Jorctiox went to Logan yesterday on firm business.
Nevada papers recount a terrible snowslide on the Sierra Nevada near the CP line on Tuesday. A February 20 storm blocked the road west of Truckee and felled telegraph wires. About twenty Chinamen were buried. seventeen were rescued, two missing, one dead. Passenger trains halted west of the slides at Winnemucca.
A reader reports a lad riding a mare up Fourth street hill with a young colt tethered by a cord around its neck. The colt was dragged along as the dam sped ahead, prompting a call for citizen action and the possible establishment of an animal cruelty prevention society in the city.
A serious incident at Park City involves Bir John Matthews who left for Huats Way House with a cab after receiving a telegram to meet his brother Billy. He may have been injured by a bucket in a 240 foot shaft at Lady of the Lake Mine, with no further details available.
Cant Pucunna, a noted character delineator, is reportedly in Salt Lake City. The question arises whether to showcase him at this event.
The Silver Slate of Winnemucca Nevada denounces the Boston excursion party. It calls the ladies "misshapen shriveled and scrawny" and says the party represents heavy purses rather than intellect of the city famed as Athens of America and Hub of the universe.
A bench resident reports repeated thefts from his premises with last night stealing a large amount of coal. The note suggests a double-barreled shotgun and pepper to deter the thieves, calling the crimes detestable and urging a strong response if caught.
Elder W. C. Staines telegraphs that the company of emigrants including Bunting Blythe Smith Walsh Rippen Emery Svend sen Thompson Coray Greensides Wilkes and Dewey arrived in New York from Liverpool on the 20th and will depart tonight for Utah. All well.
City ordinance requires poultry not to run at large from April 1 to October 1 each year. During this period, owners of property may kill chickens trespassing on their land.
Yesterday evening Marshal William Brown arrested Major J. B. Stephene on unlawfully appropriating water of Taylor's canyon claimed by the city of Ogden. This morning he appeared before Justice Middleton and the trial was set for next Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Stephene was released on his own recognizance.
Last evening the Fourth Ward brass band gathered at Judge Emerson on Pearl Street and performed several airs in fine style. Judge Emerson extended thanks and invited the musicians to call again soon.
Aprit showers and streams rising while Whiirewasuixa discounts spark discussions on markets. Borres holds at 35 cents per pound amid tight supply as Salt Lake reports arts, theater and a snowslide blocks C P line. A rock fall traps a horse in Salt Lake City excavation but the creature is freed.
Tadbealy calls and examines Mrs. and Miss M Rowring's splendid stock of millinery goods. The shop offers fashionable bonnets, hats, mats, feathers, flowers, ribbons, laces and more with latest eastern novelties. They claim good workmanship and reasonable prices.
On Michael Beus’s farm near Geden Utah a plan to plant 1000 mulberry trees is proposed. The initiative aims to diversify crops and boost local farming activity.
Salt Lake business markets suffer a damp spell with little activity as a new storm hits. Z C M L boot and shoe manufactory under W H Rowe employs about 125 workers producing varied leather goods. Utah Democrats plan a convention to select delegates for the Cincinnati gathering. Weber County pledges full support.
Reno reports worsening Sierra snow wrecking tunnels and sheds near Tunnel 13 and Alta. Two miles of drifted snow between Summit and Summit valley blocks the route. 2,000 workers are on the line from Alta to Truckee. Telegraph outages persist as Atlantic express moves from Truckee and Pacific expresses await clearance. No freight runs between Wadsworth and Truckee.
Ogden hosts the Asylum Commissioners with generous inducements including six land tracts totaling 10 to 40 acres for a potential site. Directors’ independence in site choice is hoped to be ensured by legal safeguards, while Salt Lake City lingers, unsure. A separate report from Orderville describes an extraordinary celestial display on the 11th, with sun rings and rainbow halos seen for about an hour and a half.
Our Exoruesy Orrivage of the S 1 Fire Company issues correspondence in the eradi, making a manly defense for his company against numerous senseless remarks and criticisms from smart alecks.
A Logan Ward Two boy suffered a serious injury when a doorway door opened and toppled him down a 16 inch step. Doctors say the right thigh bone is fractured and recovery will be lengthy given the child's young age.
A youth drove the team of D. M. Stuart, Esq. from his lot on Fourth Street. The horses circled the street, frightening bystanders until citizens halted them. Only damage was a demolished gate and broken harness straps.
DieutneKiaz appears to be failing in Franklin Cache Co while a rusty dome on the courthouse and a fresh paint coat are noted. A trio of itinerant performers entertain on the streets as Prof Haefeli teaches German to local readers. A Logan dramatic company forms with Albert Jones as business manager and officers named.
This morning at 10 o clock the case of Ogden City vs L B Stephens over alleged unlawful water appropriation was heard before Justice Middleton. Defence argued lack of jurisdiction and council overstepping powers, while Judge Williams cited authorities supporting jurisdiction. Trial set for Wednesday at 10 o clock.
Yesterday afternoon a gentleman driving a single buggy with his wife and child on a hill to the beach lost control as the horse bolted. The man was knocked free and run over by the vehicle, the lady fainted after striking her head, the child was scarred but escaped serious harm, and the buggy career ended near the Freeman building after a fence stopped the horse. Spectators helped and no serious injuries were reported.
The New England Farmer advises heavy manuring with well rotted dressing and wood ashes, then sowing onions in drills of 14 to 16 inches. Danvers yellow is preferred, with large red and silver skin varieties also good. Yields of six to eight hundred bushels per acre are possible, selling for 75 cents to $1 a bushel, though maggot and mildew risks remain.
A man named Pery, carrying a gunny sack, asked the office if they were in charge. He claimed to be a printer from New York, hungry and out of work, wanting 2 quarters to head to Salt Lake. He left after a brief, bleak encounter with local officials.
J B Gooingtraw of Salt Lake City writes to C Parrenson proposing a $100 side bet for a 40 bird shooting match at 25 yards with 100 yard rise and 40 birds per man in Ogden. He names F G Tyler as the opponent and offers $10 expenses. a $50 forfeit is deposited with Carrell and Dee.
A set of requests seeks whereabouts of Joseph Beswick from Bolton to Utah circa 1852 3, Catharine Eason of Liverpool seeking address of her brother Thomas Curran now in Utah, and Henry Fisher from Arnold into Utah around 1872. These notices appear in Jill Star and Mill Star columns.
A westbound eleven car train brought the bodies of W. H. Morrill and Geo. Philipps to Ogden. Morrill will be transported to Machias Ohio and Philipps to New York. Both victims of the recent CP line disaster.
A Northern Utah company announces readiness to furnish fully bound receipts in an approved form on reasonable terms. They invite early application and note capabilities in plain and fancy job work.
An 1860s style advertisement offers a free book by E. B. Foort on scrofula breathing disorders heart and other illnesses. The pamphlet claims cures for many conditions and asks a three cent stamp for delivery from Mornay His Pes Co at 129 E 28th Street in New York.
Between the first and fifteenth of next May a new sixty four horse power Buckwalter stationary steam engine will be sold for one hundred dollars less than its original cost. It has run eight months and gives perfect satisfaction. Inquire of C Gard at Planing Mull Laxwan City Utah.
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