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Ogden Junction

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1879

Page

2

Ogden Camden: Prisoners and Suspected Plot Rumors

Fragmentary text reports tension over a group linked to A T Stewart's associates. The piece hints at possible conspiratorial activity and prisoner rumors without clear names or outcomes.

Fragmented Text Summary of Erratic OCR Note

A garbled OCR fragment appears to describe mixed up words and unclear references. The passage lacks coherent subjects and concrete details, making it difficult to identify named entities or a definite event.

Untitled fragment reports suicide claim and unclear details

Brief notes question whether the subject Tatassasatxs.of Jomsph killed himself and if a gunshot to the face occurred after a prior incident. The legible text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details.

Tatassasatxs Jomsph

Unclear fragment prompts coffee note

Fragmentary text mentions coffee as a digestive aid and asks about good foundations. No coherent news content or identifiable entities are present.

Sreakine or Pullidge Face Questionable Fate in Territory

A fragment cites Sreakine or E. W. Pullidge, nicknamed the Squtbor, as a Territorial Enquirer payer who vows another flop, with rumors linking confinement to a lunatic asylum or a Methodist church, while a reader asks for clarification.

Sreakine E. W. ‘Pullidge Territorial Enquirer Lunatic Asylum Methodist Church

Noisy Resort Crowded As Visitors Report Booming Season

Readers describe a popular inland retreat filled with crowds and excitement. The piece notes unusually strong visitor numbers and optimism for the coming months as the area rebounds from lean times.

Fragmentary Note on Toledo Archary Club Member

A garbled report questions Mr. A. Slayes of the Toledo Archary Club as a son of the President. The text mocks his connections and mentions a five dollar per minute charge amid unclear context.

Ceras A. Slayes Toledo

Local Paper Champion Sparks Friendly Fray Over Donations

The Pacific coast plate-paper figure Rev. P. PLP. P. clashed with a newspaper man in a lively exchange about saving souls. As of now no new church will be started from donations connected to that quarter.

Rev. P. Plp. P Champion Plate Pacific Coast Initiluals Aftigat Souls

Regional Peach Crops Mixed as Heat Bites East

The East reports peach yields suffer in early varieties due to heat while New Jersey and Delaware enjoy good quality fruit. Last week New York markets moved 133000 baskets and nine car loads were shipped westward. A satirical note names a General Prosperity as a field general troubling Gen Ewing and Gen Platt, with Whitelaw attacked by General Debility in Tribune chatter.

Ben Ae New York Tritner Ohio Ewing Platt Tribune Whitelaw

Band of tramps routed by mounted townsfolk at Hamberdy Wells

A group of about thirty tramplers stripped and danced naked before private homes to lewd songs. Citizens formed a horsemen unit partly vaquero and routed the gang, roughing several of them for practical purposes.

Anaxe Hamberdy Wells

Political forecasts mix as Tilden favored by Tribune source

A dispatch from a New York Tribune staff correspondent suggests Samuel Tilden is likely the Democratic nominee and stronger than recent wire-puller rumors. The piece notes Bayard faded, Swing harmed Shurman, and Republican hopes center on Blaine and Sherman with a possible Washburne compromise.

New York Tribune Tilden Bayard Blaine Sherman Both &Re

Heartless Brother Deserts Infant in Nevada Town

A Winnemucca report tells of a mother abandoning her infant, leaving a note to Mrs. Gilson-Deax and claiming her husband deserted them. The child, William Arthur, born August 22, 1878, may be sent to Carson Orphans’ Home unless adopted.

Winnemucca Soman Lords of Creation Utah Gitzox Deax Mapame Boise Ae Mre F. A. Fremont William Arthur Humboldt County Nevada Fremont Carson

Supreme Court grants writ but delays ruling in Utah Territory case

Telegrams from Salt Lake report the Supreme Court has granted the writ of certiorari but stayed proceedings to next Friday. The delay centers on the presence of Borentin,anit and a cautious court split between law and sympathy with the Advent side. Executors face an impossible task and potential prison unless a bond is posted. The move offers only an initial chance to rectify district court wrongs amid doubts of a favorable outcome.

Salt Lake Supreme Court

California State Tickets Sparking Voter Attention

Readers report widespread ads on major state offices as campaigns intensify. The question rising in chatter is when arrests may occur related to ongoing political controversies.

Pratt Named Superintendent of Sacramento and Oregon Division

Mr. RIT Pratt to take the superintendence of the Sacramento and Oregon California divisions of the Central Pacific and Northern divisions. He receives the good wishes of his former crew and succeeds Mr. Fell, who departs with success.

Rit. Pratt Salt Lake Divec P.M Sacraramento Oregon Caifornia T's

Age of Iniquity and Conkling in the Capital

The piece questions U S Senator Conkling's guilt in a Sprague scandal, blaming high place tolerance for cover ups. It labels the Inter Ocean and major papers as apologists and attacks sensational reporting and political hypocrisy in Washington New York and Chicago.

Conkling Sprague New York Utah Buffalo Express Chicago Water Ocean Conkling Sprague Imbroglio Inter Ocean J. O Pears Wares Sre Washington Beecher Chicago

Practical sense on hotel registers echoes old time morals

A writer in the Democrat mocks improper register habits in hotels. He argues married couples should sign as husband and wife, while those with mistresses or wives of others should add "and Lady" to conceal scandal, urging men to preserve conventional names on the hotel books.

Brick” Pougror Isa

Salt Lake Blaze Destroys Stables on 17th Ward

A fire at about two o clock this afternoon destroyed the frame stables of D Bywater and W Williams on the 17th Ward. Dense smoke drew a crowd as a bucket brigade and later the fire brigade contained the blaze. A four year old boy started the fire with matches. a pig inside the stables was rescued. Estimated loss around $500.

D. Bywater Williama Ward Grezrte

Mrs Wins Driver Arrives in New York with Son After Planned Voyage

Mrs Wins Driver and her young son arrived in New York in good health after a planned ocean voyage. They are now preparing to continue their journey by steamship to Eugene, following an eventful but safe crossing.

Arived New Yok Ovenn Towlay Wyoming Euglenid

Supreme Court Adjourns on Certiorari Motion and Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court met at 10 o'clock with Chief Justice Hunter and Associate Justice Emerson present. Debate centered on writs of certiorari and the court's jurisdiction, involving Judge Bennett, Judge McBride, Judge Harkness, and Judge Jagan, with adjournment until tomorrow at 2 to tender a decision.

Supreme Court Hunter Emerson Boreman Jude Bennett Emeline Av Young George Q. Cannon Hagan Bennett McBride California Harkness Sudavit J. L. Rawlins Fsq Supreme Courts Jagan Ile Schaeffer

Water Works for Orden Moves Forward

City committees on water supply and public works surveyed Taylor's Canyon to assess piping water to Orden. They selected a route and location for a reservoir with a minute survey expected soon, after which laying of pipes would begin. The Ogden City Council, noted for enterprise, pledges progress toward this long-desired project for the growing town.

Orden Taylor's Canyon Ogden

A Romantle Asfair Ends With A Neighborly Brawl Injury

An incident in the lane ends in a fight when one man accuses another of misconduct. The assaulted man retaliates, resulting in a dislocated ankle. Bystanders seek a doctor, but the assailant declares he is sufficient, then helps the injured man and keeps watch all night. The wounded man is reported to recover.

Tiahls

Sola Springs Hosts PLM and Guests for Leisure Week

Richarda PLM GC Richards and Ian Blade Ess arrived at Sola Springs last evening with plans to stay a week or ten days. The group is set for a pleasant stay at Fe Te Hl and hopes for a memorable race, with best wishes for a successful event.

PLM Richarda Richards Ian Blade Ess Sola Springs

Accident at Weber Mills Bridge Sparks Damages Claim

Fragmentary lines describe a morning incident at the Weber mills bridge where a leg was injured and a near collapse. The speaker warns that someone may owe compensation for a loss that could have been avoided.

Weber Mills Yoitawlay

Martly Found: Plans for New Two Story Brick Store

Yesterday morning reliable parties hoped to start a large scale business here if they could secure a Main street owner to build a store of required size for rent under specified terms. A Main street owner agreed to erect the building and, if a bargain closed, would begin work on a new two story brick store soon. Negotiations continued last night and progress toward adding another attractive edifice to town was anticipated.

Martly Basiness Main Street Yessterday Lim Lrick

Ogden Poised in Trade Battle With San Francisco

Ogden Utah aims to win Eastern Nevada and southwestern Idaho trade as a wholesale goods flow moves from Ogden to Silver City Idaho. Nevada merchants prefer San Francisco for wholesale interior goods, despite Ogden's proximity and a recent depot shipment.

Ogden Silver State Nev San Francisco Nevada Idaho Silver City San Frantsco Winnemucca

Murderous Tramp Incidents Test Rail Courage on the P train

On a P train from Kelton eight to ten tramps boarded a box car. One tramp refused a brakesman order, boarded a rear car, and drew a pistol at Alex Budge. The pistol misfired as Budge hid. The gang was later allowed to Ogden. the offender was detained and bound over to district court after a hearing.

Alex. Budgers Kelton Budge Alex Tetwiding Chance Pratt Davis Ogden Pincock

Directors award contracts for driving park works

At a meeting of the Driving Park Association directors several contracts were let. Jas E Foote to supply 300 red pine posts at 20 cents each with daily deliveries. Joshua Williams to furnish 50 000 feet of timber at 20 per 1000, reduced to about 19 with his share. E Steele to build the fence at 99 cents per pole, complete in 25 days with 360 bond. bonds and assurances noted.

Driving Park Association Jas. E. Foote Ile Joshua Williams Williams Ile. Steele

Destructive Mascals Reported Near Local Episcopal Church

Yesterday Mr Geo Brown found rocks on the floor and broken panes of colored glass at the Episcopal church window. The damage is blamed on the so called flippers of young scamps. The Ripper business is said to be a serious nuisance and should be hunted vigorously.

Geo. Brown Episcopal Sharch

Writ of Certiorari Granted in Supreme Court Case

In the case from Lake Aug with executors in care, the writ of certiorari was granted without stay of proceedings and the court adjourned until Friday as Boyeman was absent. Proceedings indicate those held in jail.

A Sensible Moret Refuses Drunken Hat Token

Last evening a tea drove up to the depot from Salt Lake with four in the wagon. One man, dubbed Sir Boozy Tanzle-foot, seemed to need restraint as the horse reared. A tipsy passenger tried to address the horse with a noble hat gesture, only to be tossed aside by the startled animal. The horse behaved nobly despite the drunkenness nearby.

U.C Salt Lake Boozy Tanzle-foot Siil

No Wonder Detracts Interest in Reading the Lftrait

A terse remark condemns frequent revisions in the Lftrait editions, arguing constant edits spoil the reader’s interest and effort in perusing the publication. The writer from Lerald notes the annoyance of revising content, emphasizing detriment to engagement.

Je. Lerald

Abortive Blaze Destroys Catholic Church Vestry

Fire at the Catholic Church on Fifth Street yesterday morning started in the vestry used by Father Smith as a sleeping room. Firefighters, aided by volunteers, halted the blaze quickly, but damage ran to about 100 dollars with suspicions of arson due to an open coal-oil room door.

Gurvive Our Boys In Red Fifth Street Father Smith McCary Ollater

Butcher Valentine Faubel Found Dead in Salt Lake Street

The body of Valentine Faubel, about eight years a Salt Lake City resident and local butcher, was found on Third South Street between East and West Temple early Sunday. A nickel plated pistol and other items were found with him. An inquest heard testimony suggesting apoplexy or brain disease, with the jury verdict placing death on the south side of Third South Street between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday night to Monday morning.

Valentine Faubel Third South Street Salt Lake City Salt Lake East West Temple Streets

Fire under Union Depot Motel platform extinguished

A fire was found yesterday under the west side platform of the Union Depot Motel city. A cigar stump discarded by a careless individual ignited under the walk as rubbish accumulated there. Ai M Beardsley and others tipped a plank and helped extinguish the blaze.

Union Depot Ai. M, HL Beardsley

Welcome Congratulations on First Born Van Dyke Family

We extend our congratulation to W. D. Van Dyke and his partner on the birth of a fine boy. The parents are joyful and hope the young gentleman brings beauty and lasting joy to father and mother.

W. D. van Dyke

Insurance Claim Against Western Assurance Co

An item notes that on Saturday last the Western Assurance Co through its agents J EB Dooley Co paid nine hundred dollars for losses by fire that occurred July 22. The piece emphasizes the benefits of insuring in an honorable company.

Janean Company Western «Nsurance Co Ogsdten J. EB. Dooley & Co Pala

Railroad worker loses arm in eastern Utah accident

A man named Shell, 22, aboard a freight train near Corinne on the Utah line, was struck and his left arm crushed in three places by a car. The limb was amputated at the shoulder after a rapid trip to Orden. George W. Wilson, a Philadelphia traveler, aided the injured man as railroad authorities provided care.

Corinne Sur Ob Fry Daniel Webster Shel Tien, Sullivan Co Tau Bok Hae Richa Douglas Scary, & Lyfe George W. Wilson Philadelphia Wilson San Francisco Sheil Shell Shorty Pard Lata Caboose Thisty Ife Orden Ond Texas Pacific Ilis

Court Hears Youthful Offenders Pay Simple Fines

In police court Justice Middleton dealt with two youths C Westley and Frank Bowman for minor disturbances. Each was fined 3 plus costs or face a day in City Jail per dollar assessed. Another man Thomas Smyth, accused of disturbing the peace after depot incident, faced a 5 fine and costs.

Ir. Thomas “Iyth

Justice Court Photogenic Irrigation Dispute in Ogden

In Ogden precinct a Justice Middleton court held Wim Amedon and Chas Mervine alias Chas Hoag for disturbing the peace. The watermaster’s irrigation dispute led to threats of killing and violence. His Honor assessed 13 dollars to Amedon and 10 dollars to Mervine plus costs, to be divided between the two.

Justice's Court Ogden Wim Amedon Chas Mervine Hoag Middleton Broom’s Bench Little Spree

Serious Accident Involving Kiesel In Oxford Borough

Local report notes Mr F J Kiesel was thrown from a buggy in a bogey accident with Mr Phelan of Oxford. Kiesel suffered a severe head injury and lay in a comatose state Sunday night but had shown signs of recovery by Monday. Phelan escaped with minor injuries.

F. J. Kiesel Mr. K Phelan Oxford Ktenel

Information Wanted on John Wheadon Emigrant to Utah

Information is sought about John William Wheadon who emigrated from Broadwinsor Co Dorset England on June 15 1878 crossing the Atlantic. He was heard to be in Kanosh Millard County Utah and may be connected to John Wherdon of Iferriman Salt Lake County.

John Wherdon Iferriman Salt Lake County John William Wheadon Broadwinsor Coasutshire England

Giant Beach Resorts Shape New York Coastal Scene

The writer surveys Manhattan Beach Brighton Beach West Brighton Beach and Norton’s Point near Long Branch detailing opulent hotels the Aquarium the Observatory a vast oceanfront traffic and rising seaside attractions. He notes electric lights balloon trips a future park and growing resort economy as city dwellers flee the heat for the shore. August 15 1879 New York.

Long Island Manhattan Beach Brighton Beach Cables West End Mike Norton Mike” Norton Centennial Observatory Aquarium Deeps Otter Tkreid Marrow Guage Norton's Point Brighton Steinway's Brighton Beach Railway Manhattan Amos Corbin Coney Island Cearido Park Mapshatton Teach West Brighton

Ogden Drug Stores Offer Quality Services on Main Street

Good Drag Store Nefers Driver and Son will operate their own line during Mr Win's absence. Driver in England runs the business with George and Mr Win Terry directing from Ogden. A substantial Ogden firm, they cater to pure drugs wines and liquors urging customers to visit Main Street for satisfaction.

Nefers Driver & Son Win Driver England George Terry Ogden Beaver Main Street

Lostetter's Stomach Hitters Promoted for Digestive Relief

Advertising copy extols Lostetter's Stomach Hitters as a reliable remedy for bowel disorders. It claims to cure constipation and irregular intestines without griping, improving digestion and mucous membrane health, and even aiding appetite and sleep.

Van Dykes Family Notice Appears in City Columns

Public notice records a brief item concerning W. D. Van Dykes and his family. The fragment mentions a wife, a son named Saul, and a city context, with unclear details of the action or date.

Van W. D. van Dykes & Son Saul Well

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