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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1880
Page
2
The Ogden Junction notes a coincidence that the next U S president will be the twentieth to hold office and observes that each of the names Hancock Garfield Arthur contains twenty letters. The item references Ogden City Utah and the Post Office designation.
Sanam Berneanot has her first appearance in the United States set for November at Booths theatre in New York for four weeks. She will then perform two weeks at the Globe theatre in Boston starting December 6, with negotiations underway for Baltimore and Washington. A series of performances in Philadelphia at the Chestnut Street theater begins January 3.
The piece reports that revolutionary strict in Russia remains unexercised and that while many nihilist leaders are captured or dispersed, the movement persists. It notes improved morale among the intelligent classes under Gen Melikoff, yet highlights deep rooted social issues and a fresh issue of the radical Varedina Volta spanning six pages.
Txrrion Ween argues in a Herald card that a true gold currency does not exist in practice. He cites Macy Altman Park Tilford Thurber and other retailers to show gold coins are rare and nobody carries gold. He says paid is the basis of currency and favors greenbacks and national bank notes for convenience and safety.
The Potta perruia Times recalls a revolutionary era cleric in a Quaker city who mixed republican ideals with loyalty to King George. Parishioners pressed him to pray for the king and he delivered a wry petition asking for kings of the earth to receive conviction and brief, peaceful lives before heaven.
A New York Sun correspondent recounts the Jane Mary tale of a lamb that followed Mary to school. John Roulston, a visiting Bearer boy, saw the scene and later composed and repeated the verses. Mary, now aged, cherished the memory of the incident dating to 1576 as published by the Springfield Republican and Philadelphia papers.
A notification notes Slator J 3f Randy editor of the New York Evening Mail is writing Life of General Garfield for Barnes & Co New York. The book will include illustrations and features such as Credit Mobilier Rack Pay Grab and more. The biography claims presidential subject sanction and promises romance like truthfulness amid rival biographers and public interest.
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic census based claims on national growth. It notes population growth, immigration, wealth, taxes, and trade, arguing the figures are doctored or irrelevant to economic progress, and that politics largely hinders rather than helps prosperity.
A damaged OCR fragment touts DrewWinchella teething syrup with claims of soothing infants during illness. It advertises the product as safe for summer complaints and cholera infantum, offering the syrup at a price of 25 dt per halfe.
The piece argues Mexico's next leader Gen Gonzales will likely secure congress approval and begin December first, continuing Diaz era policies. It praises stability, predicts reduced revolts, and expects renewed growth in mining railroad activity, improved US relations, and overall peace under Gonzales with strong civil administration.
A critical 19th century column arguing German efforts to secularize state power conflict with Vatican influence. It portrays Bismarck retreating from anti Catholic laws while asserting German authority must stand, as Mormon missionaries are depicted as a danger to order and morality, prompting frontier expulsions.
A bustling morning at the Union Depot area with continued rail work at the depots. The Utah Central and Union Pacific lines see delays while new platforms, a lumber building, and a Pullman plans unfold. train crews report ongoing maintenance and safety improvements.
Governor Murray from Salt Lake led a northern retreat while H Rosener and B H Goddard pursue eastern and western business. A Austin of the London Times visits Salt Lake then Ogden, with Capt Broadhead’s family relocating here. Three Wieland sons depart west for a world trip, Peter F Randolph from New York stops at Beardsley Hotel amid rheumatic illness.
An alarm sounded Thursday between 2 and 8 pm as flames engulfed the Barratt barn in the 12th Ward. Firemen quickly gained two strong streams and saved surrounding buildings, losing only the upper loft and hay valued at about $100. The cause is uncertain though spontaneous combustion is suspected.
Judge Emerson dismissed the divorce case Cahoon versus Cahoon finding no cause for action. The plaintiff immediately gave notice of an appeal in the Supreme Court of the territory.
Inquiry into Mr Doyle’s health reveals his condition has not improved and is less favorable today compared with yesterday.
Tas Death Valley troupe escaped after a recent setback and fled to the rear. On Tuesday night August 3 Mecal lister the illusionist began a five night engagement at Woodmansee's Theatre. A court of insane soldiers was brought in from the west this morning with a military guard taking them to the Soldier's Home in Washington.
Sexton Canfield reports Ogden's July death toll reached three adults and four children, with traffic concerns and a note on the city’s health in recent years.
Last night neighbors witnessed W S Lewis abusing his son with a cane. Sheriff Brown arrested Lewis after the boy was examined by officers and a writ issued. Lewis pleaded not guilty and a trial was scheduled for Tuesday at 9.00.
Levi B. Hopkins born January 26 1855 Worth county Missouri stands four feet two inches tall weighing seventy pounds with a thirty six inch head circumference He cannot walk or move but has perfect speech and memory His father a Mexican War veteran travels with him to support the exhibit in Ogden’s town until Tuesday
This morning's Tritone recounts an attempted murder by Ed Tullidge, known in Atomii. On Thursday night he, while intoxicated, attacked his two year old child in the Kimball Block, beating the boy and lifting him toward the balcony before the nurse intervened. The mother fled ill and did not return. The child suffered severe bruising and convulsions but showed some improvement last night and is hoped to survive.
A Quincy Herald note praises W. W. Cole circus acts highlighting six performing stallions rightly called the best trained horses seen in Quincy. It lauds the mid air bicycle act as remarkable and promises further feats at Ogden on August 12.
Ellen Wheeler appeared before Commissioner Felshaw charging Levi W. Smith of Ogden with rape committed in Ogden Canyon on July 23. Prosecution by Kimball. defense by Barratt. Prosecution witness too nervous to testify. case postponed to Wednesday. Smith remanded on $500 bond. character previously good.
Yesterday two groups hauling and stacking brick for the new Z. C. M. I. building clashed and began throwing bricks. Bricks flew and each man was struck, but bystanders intervened to prevent serious harm.
In conversation with Dru, Carnas han and Condon, reports state Mr. Doyle’s condition is much better today after his leg was amputated on the Central Pacific. Yesterday fears gave way to stronger hopes for recovery.
Yesterday a wagon accident on Ogden Canyon near Huntsville Weber Co injures Elijah Freeman and wife Mrs. Asa Farley and a third woman. Mrs Farley shields her baby, both adults suffer bruises and one horse is hurt as the wagon is wrecked. The party reaches Ogden for treatment with no fatalities reported.
The First District Court adjourned Saturday until Wednesday for those seeking their case papers. The court will adjourn again on Saturday for the term's balance, delaying some to a long wait for their papers.
The letter from W. S. Lewis denies accusations of abusing his family and vows to prosecute the libeler who claimed such conduct. He calls the accuser a liar and coward and says he will pursue legal action to defend his good name. A second epistle with anonymity requested follows.
A letter defends Wm. Lewis against accusations in yesterday’s issue, calling the article inflammatory and false. The writer urges readers to judge Mr. Lewis by his actions and warns against mob mentality while promising to respond to any legal actions.
Salt Lake papers report Ben Tasker convicted in Second District Court for the murder of a German known as Dulchy near Ben's ranch in Southern Utah. The Herald notes his notorious cattle and horse theft career, his past acquittals via bribery, and suggests his alibi failed this time.
A boy employed by Nr. 8 H Wigginbotham reported a valuable iron grey horse stolen on Maiq Street after he left it tied to a post. He pursued a suspicious man toward Kaysville but could not overtake him. telegrams were sent with the horse’s description to settlements en route to Salt Lake.
Burgson, linked to Welcom in the Turner murder case, has been captured in Wyoming. Authorities expect he and Sheriff Turner to arrive by this evening’s U. Py trails.
Hou George Q Usman and party left Logan this morn ing for Salt Lake Ui. B Bishop and family left California yesterday to travel east in a special car. President John Taylor attended the Logan conference then left for Bear Lake. Leland Stanford arrived by special car from Paris after a short visit.
The piece highlights W B Hess of Eureka Nebraska promoting grease stain removal and cleaning techniques for windows, doors, furniture and tinware. It suggests the maker, The arch no doubt, has merit and warrants further investigation by interested parties.
Report notes testimony in a child beating case while election returns show two hundred votes in the precinct, with no opposition ticket present. Heat and low attendance marked the day as the People in Triumph ticket leads.
The article notes a downturn in infant baptism among Congregationalists, citing declining numbers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It observes baptisms shifting to preparatory lectures, with many children not receiving infant baptism, and mentions low totals across Manchester churches and state associations.
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a Maltese cat owned by Mrs Jas M Van Valen in Hackensack New Jersey that prefers greens over meat. The cat was observed gnawing vegetable plants growing in the yard, biting off shoots about an inch and a half long before disturbing them.
A fragment describes a machine or device named Andrea the McCormick Self Bindsy Harvester located just north of the ne ee Joux W. Lowi. The text appears garbled with unclear geography and potential OCR errors.
The fragment mentions Brown's Exteat remedy for car cholera morbus and ston dowels. Readable names or places are not clear, but the text references medical remedies and mechanical parts in a damaged report.
A historical notice warns Valle Dizon and Beaver residents of deadly quack tonics marketed as a cure for croup and lung disease. It condemns a harmful abuse of a so called German Elixir and urges buyers to obtain only the genuine Medicine Elixir from licensed druggists and agents.
Obituary notes the death of W J Hoss aged about 50 in Idaho. The record mentions burial or memorial services at 2 p m and refers to a belief in resurrection. It notes he leaves several children to mourn him.
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