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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1880
Page
2
Fragmentary 1870s era notice appears with advertising header and stray names. Readable items include an advertising line and a brief city date reference, suggesting a local classified fragment from Ogden Junction dated January 5.
A fragment from a post office entry notes a second class matter filed under a local postal record, indicating routine mailing status and archival tagging.
Several individuals are named as agents authorized to receive money and issue receipts for the Semi Weekly Journal. Locations listed include Paradise Box Elder Brigham City Millard Valley and other Utah areas with James England as General Collector.
A unique Tsiescore lens nearly 29 inches in diameter is in final stages of completion for the Paria Observatory, enhancing its optical capacity.
A French scientist asserts that applying magnetic sand from the Isle of Bourbon rapidly revives diseased plants. The claim emphasizes the sand's restorative effect, aiming to boost plant health in affected specimens.
Da Mcrien of Geneva calculates that the total number of plant species worldwide will reach a minimum of 250 000. The estimate reflects his review of global flora and species diversity.
An observer notes a two headed spray pony discovery and uses it to claim the Indian department under Secretary Schurz has been progressive, reflecting a contemporary editorial stance.
Hiner Rertacs, a German writer, describes an elevated wooded Rhine Province valley where wind passing through trees produces musical tones resembling bells.
The eldest sister of King Alfonso of Spain was seriously injured when her horse stumbled during a hunt. She fell and hit her head suffering substantial bruising.
Tus Baron Charles de Rothschild of Frankfort on the Main Germany reportedly purchased for its collection one of the world’s finest silver gilt cups. The price cited is 150000 dollars.
Mes Scott Sipross, a celebrated actress, wins a private shooting match in St Louis scoring 9 of 72 with a heavy rifle indicating strong marksmanship by the lady.
A satirical piece argues there is no need for a national bankruptcy law as General Hancock was not elected and Republican doctrine promises no bankrupts before November second with Garfield in the presidential chair. It mocks political continuity and literary figures for comedic effect.
Announcement says the former queen Isabella orders her Paris bankers to invest most of her funds in Panama Canal shares, enabling M Ferdinand de Lesseps to draw a parallel with the Isabella who showed interest in American enterprise nearly four centuries ago.
The San Francisco Wasp opened on Saturday with a New Year issue filled with sparkling wit. The paper aims to provoke a wreathed smile and launch satire without explicit appeal to prurience or salaciousness.
Hern Benort of Berlin unveils Ly mieana a device that burns pictures into rose colored paper. A glowing spark applied at two perforated points travels along a traced path, revealing a picture without tearing the paper, and the spark finally goes out.
An EwiGeant train crew or passengers lost in a Oregon desert for several days recalled seeing a land strewn with gold nuggets while suffering illness. They described a grizzly old man encountered at sea who claimed decades of nugget pursuit dating to 1859 and vowed to persist until death.
The article touts Brick Pomeroy’s Great West Christmas number as the greatest paper in the Rocky Mountains region. It features four space sheets with Colorado details and a map of the Denver Rio Grande Railway detailing stage lines mining camps and notable places. The issue is hailed as a western journalism milestone and a tribute to Pomeroy.
The British parliament prepares for Ireland focused debates as Mayo and Galway unrest escalates. Government actions, land reform plans, and Forster orders draw Republican and Liberal criticism amid heightened land league activity.
Officials report 1,166,060 emigrants left the country from 1868 to 1878 after securing government certificates, with many leaving annually without notice. A quarter are said to vow never to return, with Venice supplying the largest contingent, followed by Genoa and Livourne.
A reflective editorial notes the passage of 1880 into 1881, urging forgiveness and forward rigor. It contrasts moral reckoning with financial ledgers and urges renewed resolve, charity, and effort as time’s cycle turns. It cites poets from Cambridge and invokes time, memory, and duty.
The Journal d Jryglena traces fana back to antiquity with papyrus use. In Greece the first fans used myrtle acacia and plane tree branches. By the fifth century B C the peacock fan emerged among Grecian ladies signaling a shift to featherless wooden inserts.
A fragmented notice references a dispute among medicine dealers in Ogden over remedies and alleged hate or bias by all dealers in medicine. The readable portion hints at a public or legal action affecting the trade and local merchants.
Salt Lake Club challenger Scott awaits a shooter. C H Greenwell accepts to meet Weber County with Bogardus rules, 25 birds each, at Ogden Driving Park next Tuesday Jan 4 1881. Forfeit $50 already with George Mecars. rest held locally to be turned over on match day.
A Hartford rumor claims Mark Twain suffers recurring odd visions and imagines himself as an editor, a church deacon, or the Egyptian obelisk while standing on a box behind his house. The piece notes such episodes last at most ten days or a fortnight and friends offer no serious anxiety.
On Christmas morning between ten and eleven, a shooting at Malloy's saloon in Frisco left Ed Kirby dead and William Thomas wounded. The dispute began with Kirby threatening to kill Thomas, who reportedly acted in self defense.
New York telegraph reports the writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Lord Charles Pelham Clinton is dismissed. Clinton has consented to return to Utah.
A Friday report says John O Connor known as Cuatiron Jack died after a Saturday night fight at a Dodge and Creek saloon. Earlier skirmishes involved Jack and Frank Fitzgerald. Frank Fitzgerald and a Dodge Creek partner were jailed and fined for the incident. John O Connor suffered severe injuries from blows and a blunt instrument before his death.
The Millennial Star notes the last European company arrives in Utah adding 252 souls to this year’s total. Emigrants from Europe reach 1,720 this season as the Saints in Europe greet the arrival and praise the work of the Lord.
Yesterday Mrs. Clayton narrowly escaped after she was thrown from a wagon when her team bolted from the water sect near Musk rat west of L D Wilson's residence. The horses dashed toward the Wilson District school house before being stopped by Mr. Heeder and Mrs Hennett. She was shaken but not believed to be seriously injured.
The police court is described as handling little business in its current term with few cases on the docket and slow proceedings.
Local interest grows in a proposed telephone line spanning twelve miles from Ogden to Huntsville. The Exchange Company hopes to fund a 400 pole route with support from Huntsville merchants and Weber County, promising jobs and improved trade for both communities. The plan anticipates early construction to align with Salt Lake line projects.
Editorials praise Ix-Senator Sargent of California for backing changes to the Poland bill that would drop provisions denying Utah women the vote and restraining plural marriage. The letter argues polygamy is a religious matter, while critics say plural marriage violates civilized law.
From Blake City Utah Territory correspondence dated December 24 reports two travelers Kirby and Gibson halted at the post office run by Thos Farrer. Kirby intoxicated caused a disturbance. Gibson drew a knife and stabbed Kirby four times including back face and chest. Kirby critically wounded and under care Fate uncertain. Gibson in custody awaiting examination.
A Salt Lake City servant planned a Christmas surprise by stealing items from her employers tree, including candy and jewelry. She was confronted by her master and returned the goods after a mild admonition, the owner choosing to bless her rather than press charges.
A heavy Utah & Northern train descended a hill near Beaver Canyon yesterday. Engineer Mr Phillips and fireman Mr Leesa were thrown from the engine when it ditched after striking a snow drift. They escaped with only severe cloaking up and no serious injuries.
Cons tructor Hopkins reports a sharp earthquake shock at Wells Station around 10 30 Sunday night. Buildings rocked and people were frightened. the tremor was also felt in Elko and Carlin as he traveled to Winnemucca.
John Kelly once of Ogden and now in Salt Lake faced a resumed hearing on Fifth Street. Mathew Wheelwright acted as his self styled attorney and entered a guilty plea. Judge Middleton fined Kelly eight dollars and costs, paid by Wheelwright, who hails his first case as a promotion.
A man named Dr Mc Gea laughed at a pig in Peregonating Park and killed it with an axe. He was arrested, pleaded guilty, and Judge Cupit sentenced him to twenty one days in Waslville plus costs for the joke gone wrong.
A man heavily drunk sat on the Utah Central railroad track near Hooperville switch on Christmas night. An engine struck him from darkness and he crawled all night to his home in a dismal condition. The injuries are reported more serious than first believed.
Elder Moroni Brown of Ogden writes from Manchester England describing missionary activity across Stiffordshire Chesabire and Lancashire. He notes open-air meetings planned for spring, a female relief society in Llangtongreen, about eighty Saints overall, and efforts to distribute church works while he remains in good health and devoted to spreading the Kingdom of God.
A letter notes O D Allen left Ogden November 16 for a mission lands area. He sailed from San Francisco November 21, reached Honolulu after seven days six hours, and spent December 1 in Laie Oahu. He plans to move about twenty two miles away to a native community for language learning.
John Borlase lies in poor condition at St Marys Hospital after being shot by Dave Jenkins in Sandy. Benedict reports Borlase bled freely Thursday with little hope for improvement while Jenkins remains at large and no arrest made. The Herald questions official negligence and public demand for action.
Two young men with chains and an armed guard entered Ogden after deserting Fort Hall. They broke into the quarters master’s office at Fort Hall, stole a large sum, bought about fifty dollars of goods at Kuhn’s store, and were captured in a town of ill repute while en route to Cheyenne. One man was identified by Mr. Kuhn as the buyer. Likely severe punishment awaits the pair.
Telegram report says the east bound emigrant train on the Union Pacific split near Lodgepole Nebraska. cars wrecked and five passengers hurt, none fatally. The east bound express collided with a water train near Rock Springs Wyoming. both engines demolished but crew uninjured.
Four men at a gravel bed near City Creek barely escaped burial when a bank forty feet high gave way about 2 30 PM. Thos Lewis 0 Middlemas Lewis and Mellie Wells were in the group. One man was thrown by the slide. another buried under three feet of earth. None seriously injured. all escaped with minor bruises.
In Cleveland, Harney PFansons fatally injured himself during a professional award swallowing act. The report notes Coxoness’ efforts over twenty three days to maximize labor and minimize output, culminating in a tragic outcome as recorded by Desroie Past and Tribune.
The German club Masquerade held a December masquerade at Uni 2 Opera II under the club’s auspices. Costumes ranged from calico to elaborate disguises with Mr F A Shiells as King Carnival drawing big applause. Queen King Carnival honored Mrs Marks after a starry cast including Widow Bedott and many other characters. Supper at Junction City Hotel preceded a late dance into New Year’s morning.
Lorp Beaconsrae reports 130 offers from France to translate Endymien into French. The Lynna dramatic company staged Tug performancs on Saturday night. Four buccore are said to have occurred. A group attacked a Chinaman near Wade's corner on Saturday. The New Mexico governor declares the legislature illegal with two extra members elected.
For coughs and colds, the label recommends Brown's 4 Cough Balsam. It promises soothing relief from irritation and productive symptoms, touting traditional use and accessible home remedies.
A brief line promoting Brown's Arnica Salve for minor injuries and frost affects. It advises using Brown's Arnica Salve on cuts bruises and frost bites and mentions its use across common minor ailments.
William V. Helfrich of Gras Valley California and Agnes Lynch of Salt Lake City Uteb were married at St Marys Cathedral Salt Lake City on December 25 1680 according to local church records.
Obituaries report James Kinaburgh aged 33 of chronic bronchitis at Parkhead near Glasgow on October 29 1880. Also listed is Robert Reeves born February 29 1815 died November 14 1850 in Wymondham Norwich Conference baptismal notes. William Thomas aged 60 died November 18 1850 in Glamorganshire after a long illness. baptized Pontywool Monmouthshire in 1880.
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