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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1880
Page
3
A mob of about seventy five armed men dragged Cowboys Jim West John Dorsey and Tom Kenry from the Las Vegas New Mexico jail two weeks after the shooting of Carson. West was hanged, Dorsey and Henry shot dead as the bodies were removed.
Reports from Candahar and London sketch Afghanistan as a fractured state lacking a single strong ruler capable of uniting the country. Observers say only a rare figure or external forces could restore cohesion, with England previously seen as the likely agent.
The Debats denounces as scandalous the hobnobbing of English liberals with Irish rulers at Sheffield and Liverpool. The New York Herald lauds San Francisco chamber of commerce efforts to aid Ireland. Deadwood Mining declares a 25 cent January dividend payable January 20. Starch manufacturers fight Daria tariff bill on foreign starch rice opium. Chinese emigration to the Sandwich Islands rises, threatening American, English and German trade. There are 180 U S claims against Nicaragua totaling 669 239 302 dating back over a century.
In Washington February 9, legislative actions surface on Spoford resolutions, a minority Port Porter relief report, and Alabama claims court commissioners. Davis argues on insurance, Edmunds praises Dan Davis, Blaine condemns war losses payout, Thurman questions underwriter equity, and the session shifts to land warrants before adjournment.
Bills introduced to issue new bonds in place of the eighty ones. Speer seeks to bar general legislation on appropriation bills. Young proposes creating a department of manufacturers and miners. Bliss offers a resolution giving the Smithsonian national museum to the national democratic convention. Referred after a skirmish between Conger and the speaker. Ryan moves to suspend the rules to pass a Kansas district bill. Thomas moves to suspend rules to regulate patent infringement suits. Long discussion on Hotspring bill ends without action. Adjourned.
A collection of disparate notes mentions Chinese labor in Cuba, a new Spain Spain treaty, Cre majeuz in ill health, social scandal rumors in Congress, fires near Ayet France, distress in Cordova, a comet seen from Argentina, Russia sending a ship for US trade data, Bosnian credits, interoceanic canal plans, tribal calls against the British, Ghilzais readiness, arrests in Lucan related to the Donnelly murder, and France listing cabinet members.
On Sunday February 14 1880 the Weber Stake home Missionaries issue appoint ments for several communities. North Ogden Willard Farr and W J Newman meet at 11 am Plain City T Bravens G W Jarkine at 11 am Hooper John Carver W 5 Gedden at 11 am West Weber John Seaman Moroni Brown at 11 am Slatersville T D Petterson Jas McFarland at 11 am Uintah D B Rawson Joseph Taylor at 1 am Huntsville David McKay George Halls Riverdale TY F Garner E W Wade at 11 am Lynne A Patterson W C Parker at 11 am Marriotte J M Jorgensen J L Robinson at 2 pm Harrisville John Folker S F Halverson at 11 am Sound Fort Lorna Pratt Brigham H Goddard at Sunday School at 10 BT.
The Third District Court records a not guilty verdict in the assault case against Geo A Jackson. Contempt fines are imposed on Samuel G Walker and others for failure to appear. Multiple cases, continuances, and motions span the docket with adjournments until Monday morning.
A bereaved family expresses deep thanks for the community’s sympathy and help after a death. They single out Dr E J O Callaghan Shakespeare Carrolls and Mrs Williams for special aid and note the courage of friends and children who offered comfort. The note blesses all and asks others to call on them in trouble.
J C Cortes advertises wholesale and retail sale of home made Linsey sheeting trunks flannel sheeting soaps grey linsey washboards bergetwill flannel brooms double shawls brushes brown yarns cotton batting blankets white yarn and more. Old Constitution Building Salt Lake City.
The semi weekly Jexorian and Chicago News offered delivery to any address upon receipt of four dollars in cash. The notice emphasizes concise content over verbose writing and mentions the newspaper’s meat focused style.
Medicine by Wea Driver Son and J W McNutt Co Ogden offers Brown's Anxroa Salter for healing cuts burns bruises frost bites and aged ailments with emphasis on general use.
An 19th century advertisement promotes a medical book on liver disorders including torpid liver constipation dyspepsia and malaria. The work is linked to Dr Ranford and lists a New York address at 182 Broadway, clearly spelling out early 1800s medical marketing.
Public auction planned at the Estray Pound Ogden City on Monday February 16 at 1 pm. The notice lists two animals: a red and white cow aged four with a forehead mark and brand on the left hip, and a dark bay mare aged six with a star, white left hind hoof, saddle marks, and other identifying features. W W. N. Fife is district poundkeeper. February 5, 1880.
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