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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1881
Page
3
Special notice from Janca DNGano in Ogden Utah states that as general agent for Jusorox his term ends February 1 1881 and all debtors and agents must settle accounts immediately to avoid legal action, with the writer assuming responsibility for large sums due and demanding prompt payment.
Denver's rapid expansion continues with the Denver Western & Pacific Railway awarding grading contracts for 34 miles of line. The Denver & New Orleans Railroad files articles to build from Denver to Texas Pacific connections, with capital stock listed at 116,090,000 and a first-year board including J. Brown and D. H. Moffatt among others.
The article notes Seward’s argument that fear of a large Chinese influx is unfounded. He cites China’s emigration only under pressure, its labor under white workers, and a declining immigration trend. A related dispatch from Kansas City reports Prof. O C Hill named Garfield’s private secretary, confirming Missouri Normal School ties.
Iannisburg report shows on the tenth ballot Oliver leading with 82 votes to Grow 53 while Wallace 3, Agnew 1, Hewitt 3, KNeagh 3, Baird 1, Curtin 1, Phillips 2. Legislature adjourned again.
A government commission urges allotting 160 acres to each Ponca member from their Dakota and Nebraska lands with protections from sale or taxation for 30 years. The plan funds $53,000 yearly for five years plus $229,000 for implements and seed, and allocates funds for dwellings and a schoolhouse. The effort aims to secure titles and promote education and industry while minimizing further conflict.
A Kanturk Poor Law Guardians meeting was disrupted by about 200 famished people outside the workhouse. Guards refused outdoor relief. after threats and a siege, bread and tea were promised to the crowd, allowing the besieged guardians to depart. Separate items note Geok Tepe casualties, a Teak Turcoman defense, and maritime incidents.
Weber County superintendent outlines fifth annual report covering Oct 31 1879 to Oct 31 1880. He notes shifting from 12 to 10 week terms to permit four terms per year, urges permanent local teachers, cites Ogden and Harrisville school buildings, and praises county educational progress and governance.
Reporter visits a tall downtown building to observe early telephone exchanges. A cashier arranges a steak and buckwheats via a call, while operators at brass boards manage hundreds of wires and brass pins. The room houses many youths answering calls as hundreds of labels drop to indicate recipients.
The second number of Tullidge's Quarterly is released with in depth pieces on the Mines of Utah around Gen. Connor, a bishop biography of Edward Hunter, Utah art and music notes, Woman's Exponent contributions, topics on Elizabethan Civilization and France, chapters from Tsadassah, poetry, and strong overall magazine presentation.
The Erie and New York Central sell emigrant tickets to San Francisco for 55.80 Salt Lake 5630 Santa Fe 46.15. The Pennsylvania rates San Francisco 53.10 Salt Lake 54 Santa Fe 42.65. A murder suicide occurred near Grecko Romsyn area four miles away Wednesday evening. Theodore Vatrim killed his wife with a shotgun and then shot himself in the mouth. The Maldon Whistler Grecio Roman match ended in a draw with no falls.
An article notes the Woodman theater is slated for conversion into a store. A memorial election is planned for Monday February 14. The piece carries a byline by Mrs. O'Neal and is titled Admission Tickets in another section.
Notice states the annual meeting of the North Ogden Irrigation Company will be held at the meeting house in North Ogden on Monday February 7 at 7 p.m. to elect officers for the coming year and conduct other business. Avanwetua Buont, President. Jirettanp G, Berrgrt, Secretary.
Stanford announces to clone out clothing boots and winter goods to make room for spring stock. Reduced prices for the next 90 days. Offering $1.00 per bushel for good wheat.
A sweeping note describes a free cure for weakness and poor health found by noted inventors from New York and beyond. It credits a founder named Jeserg T. faxxim and others with developing the remedy labeled FREX OF CHARGE and promises simple access to the public.
The piece recalls how busy a telephone exchange was with druggists, grocers, printers, steamboat and railroad men using lines daily. Operators describe long, noisy days with many calls and brief conversations as workers monitor circuits for suspensions. One night an exchange worker overhears a message about Sandy Spencer’s restaurant and a warning to a person headed to the depot.
Lieut Schwatka notes Arctic twilight patterns across latitudes 23 20 N and 82 27 N. He describes days of light and dark, twilight durations, and the Plutonia zone as well as periods of continuous daylight at the poles, with refraction and horizon effects shaping observations.
Home missionaries of the Weber Stake of Zion to fill apartments on Sunday January 30 with assigned appointments across Riverdale Slaterville Mount Fort Plain City North Ogden West Walter Harrisville Marriott Uinta Hooper Eden Hunterville and other locales. Listings include presiding officers and times for each relocation.
WHAVE in my possession the following described animal if not claimed within ten days will be sold according to law at the District Pound in Singhan city Tuengay February 1 at 2 PM One roan about year old steer with a crop of both ears left ear hole in left ear branded resemble on right side A Madsen District Poundbeerer Brigham City January 224 1351 353
Notice is given that a settler has filed to prove up a dwelling and final entry for the N2 of Section 6 West, Township 6 West, Range 1 West. The witness hearing will be before Walter Somat, County Clerk, at Ogden City Courthouse, on February 20, 1851. Names Moses Clark Peter C Carsten William Petersen Julia Larsen, all of Ogden City Utah Territory. McMaster, Register. Attorney for Claimant.
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