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Newspaper

Ogden Junction

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1879

Page

2

Nihilists threaten Czarist order and peasant misery in Russia

The article details Nihilist plots against the Russian Czar, the harsh life of peasants under imperial rule, and the vast imperial expenditures. It argues American sympathy for the oppressed while criticizing autocratic strain and calls for policy on water works and public financing in Ogden.

Iussia Europe United States Imperial Ubase Tle Imperial Russia America

Water supply plans move to private company control

In yesterday's issue a citizen letter criticizes the city water project and favors organizing a private company to supply water at Ogden, releasing the corporation from responsibility and shifting pricing and management to private hands. Public journalists show little concern for whether the change is due to public opposition or private pricing, focusing on the broader issue.

Fis al Fly Ogden Ihia

City should borrow to build works if feasible

The article argues for immediate borrowing and public works if the city can raise funds with citizen support. otherwise it favors private capital under proper safeguards and restrictions to complete the projects within ten years.

Ogden City Ogden Spring Valley Water Company of San Francisco Legislature of California Ogden City Water Company Luesidies Erie

Lightning age and the rise of phonography in modern business

The author argues abbreviations and phonographic shorthand speed commerce and journalism. Railroads, telegraphy, and even newspapers drive a culture of condensed writing. He warns against radical phonetic reform and urges standardized learning of shorthand in schools to boost memory, perception, and national progress.

Associated Tress Europe London Jhis Department of Business Chicago Despead King John Act TV

City Clock Troubles Answered By County Weber Officials

In Ogden the Crespatch complains about the county courthouse clock and questions ownership and tinkering. The correction notes the clock sits at the Weber County Court house and misattribution by the publication. Mr Bywater, a jeweler and Utah Central railroad engineer, is the one who tends the mechanism and the fault is a normal fluctuation to be fixed soon.

County Court House Weber Watch Ogden City Bywater Utah Central Railroad Oyden

Salt Lake Notes and Local Tactics in Billiards and Crime

The Walker Mouse billiard tournament nears its end with Fredk Need likely securing the first prize, and Smith and Whytock vying for secondary places. A robbery at the Utah and Northern railroad terminus yielded 31,100 in drafts and 1,900 in cash from victim Travis, who was intoxicated. Trains now reach Alta, and Deseret connects with Utah Southern lowering travel by sixty miles. Judge Emerson heard final arguments in Bilings vn v FlagatatY Milver Mining case. rulings to follow in Ogden. Thieving widens as pockets become concealment spots for purses. Union Pacific Express reports bullion shipments from Ontario and Stormont mills totaling at least 3,430,900 in value.

Trebvne Vth Whytock Smith Travis Utah and Northern Railroad Idaho Alta Deseret Utah Southern Sterald Emerson F. W. Bilings Flagataty Milver Mining Co Ogden Scipio Eimorson Provo Union Pacific Express Company Ontario Stormont

Public market ideal urged by Pepyato

A local writer argues for a proper city market overseen by a city officer under council authority. He says a market would boost values of marketable products, curb middlemen, and give producers and consumers direct access, benefiting the county and city alike.

Lort Ogden

Invalid text fragment from Ogden medical aid report

Yesterday a man arrived in Ogden from the West on the immigrant train in the last stages of consumption. He was allowed to occupy a sleeping car while awaiting his journey home to Wisconsin. Dr Carnahan arranged care as the patient weakened and died about four o'clock p.m.

Ogden Ife Wisconsin Carnahan

New Weber River Bridge Site Selected Near Utah Central Track

A joint City Council and County Court committee with Superintendent Jon Sharp of the Utah Central railroad agreed on a site for a new foot and wagon bridge across the Weber river. The bridge will be built fifty feet north of the Utah Central structure and abutments may start soon, with completion likely after spring rains.

Jon Sharp Utah Central Railroad Weber River Sharp Utah Central

City weighers reform urged by citizen columns

A citizen asks City Council for public weighers with standard scales for marketable articles, especially coal. He urges sellers be weighed and certified, proposing fees shared or paid by purchasers, to protect accuracy and benefit residents of the city.

Rexo

Belligerent Runners Clash at Rialto Depot

Three or four runners from rival hotels fought at the depot last night. Loud threats were made, a lamp or tire was broken, and after the gratuitous exhibition the belligerents dispersed. Peace was restored at the Rialto.

Rialto

Police Court Musicians Facing Eight Day Bread and Water

Three musicians were taken to the cooler after a rehearsal before Justice Middleton. They were found without vices and must endure eight days of bread and water.

Justice Middleton Rhino

Prominent wagoner seeks oversized overalls on Main Street

A well known wagoner visited a Main Street shop seeking overalls in large sizes but found none. He tried again later saying none large enough to fit his pantaloons yet continued to shop. The merchant kept business, and no sale occurred.

Wagoner Main Street

Severe Storm Forecast as Snow Buries Ground

A south wind that slowed for 48 hours died away last night at nine and a heavy storm followed. Within an hour the storm intensified into a severe spray storm and was expected to bring the heaviest snow of the season. By midnight more than three inches had fallen and forecasts predicted inches more before daylight.

Silver Chief mine owners prepare bold shipments to Salt Lake

Report from Silver Chief indicates owners have cleared large snow dumped loads and will begin shipping materials to Salt Lake. Officials claim parties struck rich last week and plan urgent development with a major operation announced, signaling a forthcoming boom.

Ibis

Local Artisan Max Hogan Arts Touring In Town

Yesterday we met Mr. Max Hogan of art factory visiting from the city for a few days to mix business with pleasure. Acclaimed musician Mr B is popular with lovers of the art. he is a practical tug and organ repairer. We welcome this gentleman for telty and hope for a long stay.

Max Hogan Art Fabrity Pha Hespital

Stanford's Stock of Thoroughbreds Arrives for California

Carloads of high grade horses purchased by Leland Stanford will arrive by the Union Pacific train tomorrow evening. Value set at 45000 dollars. Sixty one horses from Kentucky and Tennessee breeders include lines from Lexington Grinnell Virgil and Sugden. The famous mare Fannie Lewis is among those aboard and a past dispute is noted.

Lor Leland Stanford California Union Pacific San Francisco Stanford Kt. Hl. Covey Lexington Kentucky Nashville Tennessee Mettrath Mesars Sanford Cadwallader Tracy Wilson Lewis Clark Moore

Unvertising Advice From Frontier Inder

The Frontier Inder urges business owners to advertise and sponsor local media to stay visible. It argues that consistent promotion and quality printing keep customers informed and help profits grow, ending the year with healthier bank balances.

the Frontier Inder

Legal Banquet Honors Judges And Ogden Leaders

Judge St K Williams hosted a supper for Judges BP Emerson and the legal fraternity. About fifty leading Ogden citizens attended on upper Fourth street. A superb display of delicacies delighted guests as numerous toasts and speeches followed in a felicitous reunion to strengthen unity.

Judge St, K. Williams BP. K. Emerson Legal Fraternity Ogden Judge Williams Upper Fourth Street

Grand New Year Concert by Fourteenth Infantry Band

A grand concert is announced for New Years Night in Union Opera House Ogden. The Fourteenth Infantry band under Prof. C LaMar will perform with twenty players. nine with the professor provide music for the Masquerade the night before. The remaining performers arrive in Ogden the morning of the concert day. The programme will be published soon and promises a rare treat.

Union Opera Mouse Fourteenth Infantry C. LaMar Ogdlon Ogden

Ogden Brass Band to Play Christmas Street Music at Union Opera House

In a parish notice the Ogden brass band is urged to perform Christmas street music. The group will also be out on Christmas Day, entertaining shoppers and storekeepers as part of a lively holiday program.

Union Opera House Ogden Brass Band Trout Ha Opera House

Heavy Snow Closes Utah Northern Terminus

Snow began at the Utah and Northern rails end Sunday afternoon and reached four feet on the level by Monday. The day before was mild. yesterday it was clear and 17 degrees below zero. Drifts formed as trains ran all night with double headers despite heavy snowfall.

Lao Up Nort Utah and Northern Rails

Huntsville School Reports Holiday Break Attendance

Residents hear that the Huntsville school on Hid Road has a fall of 179 scholars after dismissal for holidays. The report notes improving spirits amid the holiday lull and a hopeful mood for the term ahead.

Shortest Day of the Year Noted on December 21

The passage notes that Sunday the 21st of December was the year's shortest day and predicts the days will noticeably lengthen in weeks to come. It mentions that many have observed the difference, though it is not yet fully felt.

Arrival of Von Geo at Salt Lake City

Fragments report Von Geo from Canyon Washington arriving in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night after last Friday evening stop, details unclear due to OCR gaps.

Deseret Yeetorday Von Geo Canyon Salt Lake

A Christmas Mood From Elated Masses and Feasts

A festive piece notes Christmas as a universal holiday enjoyed by all ages. It contrasts children's wonder with adults' appetites and public revels, urging benevolence to the less fortunate and urging shared generosity during the season.

Latter-day Saint Service Sermon on Faith and Obedience

A sermon from Elder Robert Piston of Southern Utah addresses the congregation on the sacrament, tithing, and living gospel teachings. He urges faithful observance to receive divine blessings and warns against neglect and hypocrisy. The hymn and prayers punctuate the service ending with blessing.

Joseph Iol Baptist Coutte Stake of Zion Otatty Pitoti Vrest Wait Mallantyne Cloval

Performance Review of Local Play At Public Hall

The review praises performances by Miss Sutton Jasper Vidgeon and Mrs May Bawring in key roles while suggesting improvements for Mr alias Mr Moore. The Ford family, including Jno E Ford LL Ford and Mrs flaming Miss Perry and Mr Bott, receive high marks for a storming show and musical skill. The piece notes audience enjoyment and urges more rehearsal time for local talent.

Chas Tutton Mo Sutton Jasper Vidgeon Jost Amissa Cornelia May Bawring Meg Larty Attras Lepante Fytom Lawsey Evening Journal Lamport Autienge Ford Tatty Jno. E Flamin Sutton Lam Messrs

Penrose chosen for Territorial Legislature vacancy

From Tue Pearze's Convention held in Salt Lake City on Friday, Mr. W Penrose selected to fill the vacancy in the Territorial Legislature caused by the death of Hon. A B Hockwood. The vote reflects credit on local discrimination and honor to Mr. Venrose's abilities.

Tue Pearze Salt Lake City W. Penrose A. B. Hockwood Cliico Venrose Tle

Almanac of 1860 Seeks Wide Reader Interest

The piece promotes Hostetter's Almanac for 1860 published by Ky telter Smith in Pittsburgh Va. It notes extensive production in multiple languages and presses, and invites readers to obtain a free copy from druggists and country dealers across the country. It highlights health notes, testimonials for Hostetter's Bitters, and various features.

Hostetter Wostetter Kytelter & Smith Pittsburgh Va CLC

Dr Mintie Special Medicines and Vital Resetive Ad

An advertisement touts Dr Mintie English Dandelion Pills and Nephreticum for kidney bladder issues and female weakness. It promotes Mintie remedies as safe non stimulant treatments with claims of cures and testimonials, listing price 3 dollars per bottle and four bottle quantities, with distributors in Ogden and San Francisco.

Mintie Minti Popett Mutie Sir Astley Driver & Son Mesas & Co Ogdon Dr. Mintie

Funeral for William Sandill in Paradiso Utah

The obituary records the death of William Sandill aged 9 years 2 months 19 days from brain fever at Paradiso Cache Co Utah. The service was held in the new wee house with a large attendance, prayers by local clergy, and expressions of grief and remembrance by kin and friends.

Paradiso Cache Co Utah William Sandfad Lancashire England William Sannifare New Wee House Jdoss Je Tichop Jamar Dofthouse Ye Jacks Bishop Qrson Ee Thomas Brit Lake

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