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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1881
Page
2
A fragmentary note from Ogden Junction dated Saturday January 15 1881 reports an unusual item found on a seat with unclear details. The readable words reference a stray object and a potential location but lack complete context or names.
An entry filed at the Post Office in Utah Territory references Sce and Claes Matter. The document records a postal matter concerning the names as read in the archival OCR.
A list of individuals and firms named as agents authorized to receive money and retail for the Semi-Weekly Junction in various categories. Notable names include Parkinson, Salmon, Williams, Bowne, Foster, Webster, Smith, Cardag, Shaw, Howell, Thoman, Paradies, Dadiey, and James England among others, with affiliations to Valley and Pismoth areas and related organizations.
A record notes that 178 000 females earn livelihoods through various trades. The figure highlights women's participation in skilled and craft occupations across the region.
A crude tirade labels a large group of millionaires as aligned with the Israelitic race in a hate-filled regional notice. The passage targets wealth and ethnicity, reflecting anti Semitic sentiment in a historical context.
The fragment notes a theme around a rose in New York City and the proverb about names and scents. It hints at Jacqueminet roses and a notable command or display, but details are unclear.
Mrs Sexaron Locix of Minois is described by the Washington Republican as overseeing her husband's private correspondence, a practice many other ladies would like to imitate.
Edward Miouagpsos of New Orleans is described as the cotton king of America. He is said to be worth $15,000,000 and owns ten or twelve cotton plantations producing 15,000 to 20,000 bales annually.
Saxee Kerry retires from offices in New York as the estimates for expenditures in the Police and Park departments for the ensuing year show a reduction of 813000 over last year. This should encourage taxpayers.
Paorssson Mosusen, a historian, is presented with 106000 marks by countrymen in what is described as birthday recognition but intended as indemnification for losses from the burning of his library last year.
The New York Sus answers a correspondent’s question on the greatest political figure. The column argues Samuel Jones Tilden stands as the foremost American orator and statesman.
Jonas Robinson called Cincinnati the most dangerous place in the United States to raise a family, noting his extensive travels and vigilance. He concluded, as quoted by the Cincinnati Gazette, that the city is not puritanical.
An exchange notes the difficulty of understanding how a person named s yroman can be happy while her sealskin sacque is lengthened by chewing on it. The scene highlights awareness of the sacque being short and the mutual knowledge of that fact among all involved.
The piece mocks Mr. Gladstone and the English premier with a cartoon titled 4 Big Fire for an old Wotan to put out. An Irish cabin emits flames rising from thatch as insurrection and rebellion darken the scene while a Gladstone figure, in homey garb, wields a watering can of “zose water” in a futile bid to quell the blaze.
The piece recalls Prrawwexraves’ four years in office as his departure to Fremont looms. It notes a salary of about one hundred fifty thousand, a life of churchgoing and agricultural fairs, and a public portrait of a mellow, hymnsong tenure. Also mentioned are cartoons featuring H. P. II and consolatory moves for Secretaries Fraris and Schurz, with others favored for positions.
A 19th century survey notes that transatlantic steamers grow yearly in size with many surpassing 3 500 tons and some near 12 000 tons. New ships for Inman Cunard Guion and North German Lloyd lines are under construction. America lags in shipbuilding share despite booming westward expansion and rising trade.
The fragment argues that merchant ships should carry their own goods to foreign markets and predicts that if the United States intervenes, Hubert Fulton will gain influence in commerce and manufacturing.
The article discusses a dramatic population rise from 384 million in 1870 to a projected near 97 million by 1910, noting regional discrepancies with the South showing higher gains than the North. It names California Arkansas Minnesota Oregon Texas Kansas Nebraska and Colorado as leaders in growth and critiques Civil War disruptions and political blame.
Public release of letters from Mrs Christiancy to Giro reveals intense romantic pleas to return and prove innocence of adultery. She begs for aid and threatens suicide, then vows marriage upon divorce before later claiming the relationship ended and letters must be returned. The Ocean's Washington correspondent notes she said the affair was pretense.
A southern Cell forms area has been transformed into a residence with doors windows and floors for eight sities. Access is by a ladder and a small balcony sits above the top room shaded by tree foliage.
Sixaron Suaney's daughter Flora renounced the Valholic faith shortly before her marriage to an English gentleman. An Episcopal clergyman conducted the ceremony, and the bride will join the Church of England.
The article notes Sam slows debt payments while a northern neighbor raises public indebtedness by 500000 dollars annually. It argues that such contrasts illustrate the benefits of republican self rule over colonial monarchical governance.
Wholesale and retail offer of white gray and mottled blankets flannels linsey sheeting casimeres yarns and woolen goods by John C Cutler agent Provo Mills in the Old Constitution Building Salt Lake City with broad stock and pricing.
The Echo and Park City Railroad begins daily passenger trains to connect with the Utah Central. Departures from Salt Lake City at 1 15 p.m. arrive 2 15 p.m. Park City departs 2 25 p.m. and returns to Salt Lake by 8 20 p.m. Officials hint at low fares to spur travel, with expectations of increased visitors and stronger winter business. The new depot nears completion and A. G. Chapin from Sherman joins the Mountain division on the U P. coal and freight volumes rise with coal prices discussed at four dollars per ton.
A formal note from CL dL Greenwell Haq Ogden proposes a fifty pigeon match with the opponent selecting top flyers. The first shot would occur at the addressee’s home, followed by a Salt Lake contest if terms are agreed. Forfeit funds would be placed with Mr. George A Mecare as a guarantee of good faith.
In Sant Suxe City January 10 1881 the writer questions a proposed test while predicting Charles Menry will prevail in a recent match, fearing an unsatisfactory result and favoring the Ogden boy in the outcome.
The Democratic press denounces Governor Murray for denying Dalegate Cannon a certificate, claiming Cannon is a citizen and condemning Utah governance. It argues the governor should not refuse certification, and accuses Republican restraint as unjust overreach and a threat to republican principles.
Sunday report described bones found about twenty miles from Dege ret with notes and property. Locals believed the remains to be McClure a noted cattle thief associate, murdered likely by Tasker or allies in revenge. he had shot Hart in Florida when Hart was deputy sheriff and testified against Ren Tasker.
Last evening two Logan residents, William Kurst and Harry Brown, traveled to Ogden and took the Union Pacific train eastbound toward Boston Massachusetts. They pursue portraits and sculpture respectively to perfect their chosen professions and are described as industrious and intelligent. May they return home safely.
The party of the Primary Associations was held last evening at Firemen's Hall with a large crowd of dancers. Enjoyment was ample and the hall was filled with rousing music as attendees praised the event and hoped for another similar gathering soon.
Fragmentary items report a Cureaco girl discovering a piano in a Christmas stocking toe. The city discusses Murray from Kentucky and enak thieves, with the chief recently leaving for Kentucky. Pucks issue for Jan 5 marks a centennial number styled by The Deseret News references.
A letter dated January 11 1881 from Salt Lake City explains the writer's link to papers found near a man’s remains near Deseret. He describes deputy sheriff duties, a promissory note for 344 pounds signed by Mary Jane Cotton and Daniel McGuire, and another note he claims to have written to D McGuire for four head of horses. He suggests McGuire’s later fate and invites further inquiries to V Jones Salt Lake City.
A transient worker at Marriott's farm is jailed after allegedly stealing about $100 in cash, watches, and items from the house while the family dined. Pursued by the farmer to Ogden, the suspect was captured in the city and remains in custody awaiting freedom.
A telegraph report notes Hon Geo Q Cannon’s 1854 naturalization after contest claims during the Forty Fourth Congress. The Election Committee found him duly naturalized, with a seven to four party split in its makeup. Townsend and Barker were among the members.
Deseret News reports a 42 year old itinerant Texan who wed a Monroe girl aged 12 after obtaining the child's consent but not the parents. They traveled six miles to a Justice of Peace who performed the marriage for five dollars. Witnesses were two girls aged 10 and 12. Parents confronted the couple, sparking a community uproar over the alleged outrage.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a man named Joseph Taylor and a reference to a suit and a family scene. The text mentions a nine part, an expression, a birth or pregnancy context, and congratulatory notes for a mother and child, though many words are indecipherable.
In Salt Lake City Elder Daniel H. Wells officiated the marriage of Frank Bramwell and Emma Neal. A large circle of relatives gathered at Charles Neal’s home on January 18 to celebrate with a meal, song, and dancing, wishing the couple happiness and prosperity.
A blind Salt Lake City art agent Mr N L Snarzen visits town to exhibit several pictures including a fine portrait of President John Taylor. Locals praise him and his works and he will be in town for a few days to show his collection to interested patrons.
An assortment of pictorial items displayed at the M Waters bookstore on 4th Street draws patrons. The event features a broad range of images and literary visuals for visitors to browse and purchase.
A garbled clipping mentions Dr J J Murphy and urged readers to raise umbrellas while referencing coal prices and tariff talk. It notes Ogden merchants’ stock questions, a phone absence at C offices, and a Yanker paying 25 to see Forty Thieves in New York with a 75 cent ticket remark about the remaining 39.
An uncertain notice fragment references Marmonicar and Juyt pucetesil Ts JM with unclear details about waters, St. NTyichiers, and Con. The readable portion shows garbled names and numbers, leaving the event or action ambiguous.
The Daily reports the arrest in Utah of a man calling himself Charles Pelham Clinton alias Lford Marcuz Peer Beresford, alleged to impersonate the Earl of Devon’s son. Letters from New York publisher Frederick J. Stokes and the Earl of Devon’s steward discuss Clinton’s global forgeries and efforts to verify his identity.
In the Second Ward Assembly last evening a youth audience listened as Elder B. p. Cummings Jr outlined the purposes of the Bible study and the Society’s history. The gathering announced a quarterly history study and a stake conference with Wilford Woodruff and others from Salt Lake attending next Sunday.
A prominent business family announces the sudden marriage of Albert Kiesel to his late cousin Miss Paulina Schantenbach after a surprise visit by Rev J L Gillogly. The couple wed as friends and relatives celebrated the union with remarks recalling Shakespeare.
A display honors Nephi Giles for a fine three masted steat ship model in a wall hanging case. The work is praised as a superb marine piece by townspeople who recognize skilled craft and ingenuity.
Proceedings Wednesday before Chief Justice Hunter and Justices Emerson and Twiss concluded all arguments in the case The People versus George M Hautelings. Salah Chamberlaines and Charles H. Raymond were in process. Court adjourned to 10 o clock Friday morning.
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