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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1879
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions Normine Fversish in relation to an anti Moran proceeding with unclear context and missing details.
The New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid declares a firm stance to halt Mormon emigration. He argues authorities should adopt his recommendations immediately and lauds the proposed policy as virtuous and necessary.
The excerpted report accuses the treasury department of years of fraud and corruption. It condemns the administration and calls for voter awareness of the alleged rot and depravity. The piece singles out Sheriaga and Vaayes as leading figures in the misconduct.
John Barker was indicted for murder in Guadalupe County Texas and released on bail. He attended religious services using a pretense of conversion and spoke at a Methodist canto meeting before a rifle bullet struck his head and he died. A friend of the victim reportedly fired from a distance with an unerring aim.
The piece mocks Senator Coxkutxa and associates him with a scandal involving the wife of ex Senator Sprague, noting friends deem it foolish yet framed as strong intellectual sympathy. It references Beecher and Tilton, calling their affairs religious love and denouncing popular terms for deviations from rectitude.
The Intex Ocean compiles a table showing how widely blood-and-thunder style is read across the country. The display does not quantify for those who seek useful information.
The piece recalls the Great Wall built to defend China from the Tar tar, dating from 225–210 B C under Ching wang, later Tein chi lwang ti, and notes its vast extent from Liantung to the Yellow River. It mentions burning Confucian texts and details wall features such as brick towers and height. It then shifts to a political column previewing upcoming elections in California, Ohio, and Maine, with party dynamics, key figures, and possible Senate outcomes.
A sharp critic asks why a local paper does not invest in printing capacity while a democrat highlights others to build political traction. He notes a San Francisco printer, extensive advertising, and calls for grand projects amid a harsh comparison to running a Virginia City paper.
A Tribune clipping claims Salt Lake City's population once had no converts to Mormonism, describing it as a monumental falsehood. The piece contrasts Mormon and Gentile ranks and references figures like Lagain, Whitwire, or De, noting persistent American predominance.
A Utah writer laments England’s crop failures and slow trade while praising America’s revival in manufacturing and commerce. The piece contrasts monarchies with republics, arguing prosperity abroad harms Britain and urges reform, including ending royal dynasty privilege.
A spiritualist meeting in St Louis led by a medium claims a celebrated actor formed a spirit Pinafore company and would perform selections from the opera. The Gilbert and Sullivan version unsettled the audience with characters like Thuttercup and Ralph and the plot ends with a mock betrothal and shipboard misadventures.
The article reports on Baroque Capex pursuing an additional brass hand to manage Cine Hotasine dealing with soothing influence. It notes internal shifts and external tensions as The Nowe eyes Ondon's wide-awake tendencies and contemplates a soporitio.
Abner, a 30 year old Crawford county farmer famed as a keen hunter, explored Wyandotte Cave near his home. In a deeper chamber he encountered a huge coiled serpent with a glowing throat light and vivid rainbow colors, prompting a tense standoff as he prepared to fire.
Abner recounts a dramatic Wyandotte Cave incident where Lin fires on a monster at close range. The echo of the shot, a collapsing cavern and a terrifying retreat leave Abner physically exhausted and vowing never to return, while his wife expresses relief at the outcome. A local Leavenworth citizen confirms Abner's account as truthful.
The 7 year old Frank Checketts is described as a promising youth from Kaysville. He was shot in a nighttime incident near Paradise mills while with a companion herding sheep on the Cache Ogden divide. The companion, who returned to the wagon, fired when he heard a noise, the gun discharge striking Checketts in the left hip and abdomen. He died yesterday at 2 p.m. after enduring intense agony. The body went to his parents in Kaysville and the family and friends offer condolences. The companion is said to be deeply affected and there is no indication of intent to harm.
Melville, a colored man employed at the Union Opera House, reported a room break in yesterday morning. Thief recovered money and a watch with the help of Del Mazario the fire king, Sheriff Brown, and others. the suspect was taken before Commissioner McNutt and jailed.
A woman at Lake Shore forgot her dressing room after a bath and claimed a robbery. She misentered the wrong room thinking it hers and later recovered the clothing and a 1000 dollar check kept there, ending the excitement.
A Ciinesi female wearing American fashion was seen emerging from Salt Lake yesterday. Local observers described her attire as modern and stylish for the era.
Affidavits filed in 1879 claim district court exceeded jurisdiction in contempt proceedings against executors of Brigham Young estate. Petition seeks a writ of certiorari to Utah Supreme Court to review record and halt further actions.
The Fourth Ward Brass Band forms Tuesday at Prof John Fowler’s Fifth Street store with Fowler as leader. Members listed with instruments include Cully, Fowler, Harris, Mosley, Stayner, West, Taylor, Chambers, Poulter, Stratford, Farley, Brown, and Moore. The group aims to perform soon and uphold a strict program.
An excited individual caused a scene on Fifth Street last night asserting that Jos. F. Smith was arrested for speaking his beliefs about a taintdime free republic.
A six month old colt ran alongside a U and N train for about fifteen miles after being spotted by the conductor in twilight near Ness Fork Idaho. The horse kept pace at twenty miles an hour and even kicked the lantern. It disappeared into sage brush then reappeared at the Port Neuf river and is presumed to have drowned. The colt seemed to be in a heavy sweat, suggesting it traveled a considerable distance before the sighting.
In Justice Middleton's court yesterday Wm. Ienry of Colorado admitted stealing a watch $4.75 and other items from Wm. Melvin at the Globe Hotel. He was fined $25 and costs and jailed for thirty days for inability to pay. An elderly man was fined $10 and costs for beating his wife.
In Salt Lake on Tuesday the Deserets beat the crack nine of the Haverley Minstrels 12 to 5 after five innings. Reported poor play and many errors marred the exhibition with wind and dust limiting action and causing few spectators to attend.
A letter from Jos A Smith of Logan dated August 10 1879 reports the Logan educational institute is flourishing with unusual harmony among members. The note expresses confidence the institute will boost intellectual and educational interests in the region and cites the feast of reason and flow of soul as a motto.
An elderly couple fought on Fourth Street with the woman prevailing after receiving several blows to the face from her partner. The incident, described as a disreputable public display, is discouraged and may be rectified by addressing behavior at home.
The Union Glen Club of Salt Lake City serenaded the penitentiary last night arriving after lights out. They stayed in their carriage before the gates singing glees and songs to the warden and inmates.
Wants to learn the whereabouts of his brother Jessa Smith and brother in law George Comer who emigrated to Utah about thirteen years ago from Machen Monmouthshire South Wales Ail Bear.
Yesterday Mr. George F. Seagers showed ore specimens of galena excavated near the second bridge in Ogden canyon. S will send a ton of ore samples to Salt Lake for assay and publish results. The discovery suggests Ogden may have substantial valuable deposits awaiting confirmation.
Fragmentary OCR style line jokes about Uncle Say’s stance on Mormons and a query about Isis Excellency’s attire. The readable text mixes social satire with unclear context and no clear event or entities beyond these references.
In Ogden an agency for the genuine Singer Sewing Machine opens in a building once occupied by Messrs Sehran millinery. Fraudulent alleged inferior machines are denounced and the genuine Singer will be sold on its merits. Snow, special agent of the S M Co, remains in Ogden a week or two to arrange terms. Milan do Pratt will manage the Salt Lake Orden branch.
It has been known that parties are willing to begin large operations if a suitable Main street building is erected. They would rent for five years at $100 per month, but thus far no owner has agreed to build. The offer comes from capable parties who could sustain the project and may yield handsome returns to the owner.
A reporter notes a shopper buying a 5 cent whip and a man claiming a home cost six pounds one shilling weekly for cats. The piece hints at frugal philosophy and pond feeding on Sunday, mentioning local advertisers and the wastrel economics trend.
A Celestial parentage lady arrives in Ogden yesterday stirring the Evening Patch. The quilldriver calls himself a clever writer while public moral sentiment doubts him. The town resists coarse tastemonger humor as the majority refuse to swear off Head cheese and remain wary of the brimstone business claims.
Dalton Georgia resident Mr. DLA Walker telegraphs Elder Rodger Clawson that three of Standing’s murderers have been captured and jailed. Walker will keep Clawson posted about the affair as details emerge.
The piece accuses a party of copying items of interest from our columns without credit. It suggests a watchful public reading forgers and imitators and cautions readers to beware of misattribution.
The High Council are requested to meet in the Onten Tabernacle on Tuesday morning August 19 1875 at ten o clock in the morning.
Oxy of Ogden’s commission mercantile buyers secured an order for 1000 lbs of apples late Wednesday night and arranged procurement and shipment by morning.
A brief notice from the Jonxerion Office seeks a few loads of hay on subscription terms. The ad requests delivery arrangements and pricing details for interested suppliers.
A fine daughter was born to Mrs Phillip Grill of the city on Thursday night. Both mother and child are reported doing well, though there is some uncertainty about the paternal authority.
An estray notice lists a light gray mare aged about four, a one year old foal, and a blind old horse with no identifying marks. The items are offered for bid at Jegau Cite on Monday August 28, 1379 at 8 o clock.
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