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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1880
Page
2
Ogden Junction July 3 1880 edition notes post office entry and class designation for a Utah Territory publication. The fragment references Ogden City and postal service terminology without additional context or events.
Telegraphic communication between London and Buenos Ayres is entirely severed due to insurrection and civil war in the Argentine republic.
Swindlers tied to a circus operating in Iowa defrauded a Granger of 2200 dollars. The proprietors and all aides were arrested and, choosing to avoid trial delays, refunded the full amount to the victim.
Barryeonr in New York declares it his firm belief that the Texas Pacific Railroad company ordered Porter’s murder by hiring Cure, a notorious desperado. The claim ties the railroad to the crime through a hired killer.
Amateur actors could learn from Sarah Bernhardt as she performed in New York. After two shows on Saturday she rehearsed Frou Frou from noon until six o'clock the next morning.
Six TrousanD French communists transported in 1871 have returned to France. Those free from criminal antecedents have resumed full political rights. There are now scarcely 500 remaining in New Caledonia. Such of them as had seriously incurred forfeiture of their political rights will still be under disabilities. Scarcely two hundred will be able to aspire to seats in the chambers or local bodies and only twenty of these are actually notorious, including Rochefort, Felix Pyat, Jules Valles and Blanqui.
The Duke of Portland plans to return 10 percent at the next audit to tenants in Notts and Derbyshire while restoring 20 percent on the Bothal estate in Northumberland over three quarters. The Duke of Bedford follows with remissions to agricultural tenants totaling over 100000 dollars in the last eighteen months.
An early census estimate places New York City population between 1.2 and 1.6 million, with surrounding West Bank towns, Brooklyn, and Long Island pushing the total toward 2.5 million. The oldest resident is a 114 year old man on Thompson Street and the most prolific mother is listed in district 30 near Houston and Lewis streets with two daughters. The enumerator earned 44 cents for recording the names.
The report quotes F C Marshall at the Cincinnati convention offering a pointed Democratic critique with humor. He mocks Republican labels and praises Democrat renewal while predicting the demise of the party, interspersed with laughter and applause from the audience.
A critique of Republican and Democratic platforms comparing anti slavery rhetoric, hostility to Mormons, and religious liberty. The piece argues Democrats avoided an anti polygamy plank, praises the First Amendment and religious tolerance, and calls for stable constitutional principles over partisan excess.
A Long Island girl Delia Gallagher aged 16 recovered from paralysis of the vocal chords after drinking water containing mortar from Knock Ireland. Doctors Westbrook and French confirmed vocal chords and lung improvement. The piece argues faith and spiritual agency can influence material outcomes and cites the New York Sun.
Albany Argus recounts a census scene where a 25 year old widow misleads a enumerator about her late husband. The man claimed to have been a member of the One Hundred and Seventy seventh New York Volunteers before dying in the war. The widow says yes but adds that was a long time ago.
The centenary of Hatcra’s birth is marked by a series of events across London. Meetings at Guildhall St Paul’s Exeter Hall and Spurgeon’s Tabernacle run through June with concerts at the Crystal Palace and Royal Albert Hall. The Thames Embankment memorial statue unveiling tops the program.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Angus T Wright on the birth of their second child a daughter The couple has many friends in the community who join in wishing health and happiness for the new arrival and a joyful life for the parents
The superintendent allows the census chief to present rounded figures to prevent press leakage of precise counts. The Tribune notes the approximate totals used for public information and states the official count will not deviate by more than 6,000 from these rounded numbers, with 1870 population also provided.
Yesterday morning the U P emigrant train No 7 paused at Ogden depot for a bereaved mother traveling east to meet her husband in San Francisco. Her child died at Piedmont from remittant fever. Passengers and train staff raised $35 for a coffin and funeral needs with Dr. A S Condon and Mr. Preshaw aiding embalming en route to Corinne.
The Mining Record notes the Ontario Company consumes fifty tons of coal daily and ox-team trains bring coal wood and freight into town. Fourth of July festivities raise about 580 dollars with Ogden invited to contribute. Park City Odd Fellows discuss a lodge with a possible building and a two dollar fund on hand. A reservoir accident injures Mr. BE Bates who was thrown onto a rock after an oxen pull. he is recovering with bruises and pain.
A Challis to Salt Lake City stage was robbed Saturday night by six Idaho penitentiary convicts who escaped. Seven passengers five men and two women lost all valuables and clothing, were left naked, and traveled several miles before blankets were found at a station and they reached the Utah and Northern line on Sunday evening.
Yesterday in Corinne a boy and girl crawled into an abandoned shanty and found a damp keg of powder. They set it alight and their clothing caught fire. The boy died at 1 AM and the girl faces severe injuries possibly requiring amputation. Mr Preshaw was notified to prepare a coffin for the boy.
A Montana gentleman was located on a mattress on the C P platform. He broke his thigh about eighteen months ago in a mining accident and has suffered since due to improper care. He started for San Francisco this afternoon hoping medical aid will ease his pain and heal the limb.
The Ogden Driving Park Association clarifies that the fifty mile race on the 26th was not advertised or run under its auspices. The grounds were rented to the contestants for a stated sum and they alone managed the race, J. W. McNett, Secretary.
The Deseret News reports Jared Dalton clings to his confession that he was aided by Jennifer Jennings in killing Mrs Parker. Jennings was released after a week of examination for lack of evidence.
The Joint Committee for the contraction of a bridge over the Weber River at Fourth Street met in the Court House. Judge Richarde presided. Hammond and Doyle won the contract to drive spires and build rock abutments, while David Moore secured the bridge construction contract. Bonds of 5000 and 4000 dollars were required from the bidders to complete by the specified deadline.
Panta and Oile are mentioned at Wade's Drug Store in a brief fragment. The text provides no clear action or context to expand into a full event or outcome. Further readable details are needed to form a complete, sourced summary.
The Dark Mining Record notes the Utah Eastern railroad grading is complete through Coalville about two thirds of the way to Hoytaville. Topar thoe first brick on the new Co op building was laid by Bishop N C EFlygare. The project advances rapidly toward Ogden and a major western structure.
The Ogden Driving Park Association features a gold shield medal designed by Joslyn & Park Salt Lake City. It is won by five victories, with matches at the Driving Park starting July 5 and then on the second Thursday each month. Weber County citizens may join the club, with a meeting at MeNutt & Co. to sign up.
A miner named John I. Kieffe of Pennsylvania, about 32, fell 80 feet while lowering a pump column in the White Pine mine at Park City and was killed instantly. He was buried in the city on Sunday. A Nephi report says a son of Benjamin Midgley was kicked to death by a horse while leading it to water, about 11 years old. Another fatal accident near Popper's ranche on White River left two women and a girl drowned. a boy was saved. George Irvine, cut from para lysis, showed signs of recovery after being found near camp.
The issue outlines a grand Declaration of Independence celebration in Ogden City with energetic committees and full arrangements. It promises music oratory and poetry and ample refreshments in a cool shaded grove. Citizens of Ogden City and Weber County are urged to attend for patriotic and general amusement without weather fatigue.
From Mr. F. Yudman North Ogden reports steady growth and satisfied inhabitants. Foundation work for a new meeting house progresses with bricklaying to begin soon and mid winter readiness planned. Supt F W Edis plans a July 11 jubilee for children while Pioneer Day July 24 celebration prep continues.
The Mutual Improvement Associations in Webber County shift from Ogden tabernacle meetings to stake wide quarterly conferences. The Central Board and President Peery will meet Eden and Huntsville societies on Sunday July 4 at 10 AM and 2 PM in Huntsville Schoolhouse. Jos. A. West.
Major L B Stephen of the Jno R Dix post GA R announces Salt Lake post members who wish to celebrate on July 5 should contact him or gather at the depot platform that day for a likely territorial G B R reunion.
The article reports census counts by district in Ogden City. First district south of Fourth and west of Main shows about 1,900 residents, second district north of Fourth west of Main about 1,400, third district by the bench 1,881, fourth district north of the Ogden river about 500. Combined total around 5,981, possibly over 6,000.
The Portland Oregon Standard notes a misprint on the democratic flag and states Indiana will be the next vice president of the United States. The paper urges correction if not already made.
A vote aboard the arriving train for president shows Garfield 31 and Weaver 6, with Denis Kearney in our city last night as crowds gathered for the event.
Don reports mining surprises while a depot battery room is being removed after selling the material. Denis Kearsey arrived from the east and delivered a speech at Ogden platform. Maritime disasters recur as the Narragansett and Stonington collision aftermath follows a new passenger steamer fire with many perishing at sea.
A Salt Lake City notice calls for surviving members of Zion's Camp Mormon Battalion and The Pioneers to attend the July 23–27 celebration marking the 33rd anniversary of their entry into Salt Lake Valley. Requests go to Hon. Wilford Woodruff or Joagent E. Tayox for reports. Names of members listed include W Woodruff J Pack and others.
Yesterday afternoon Ogden rifle clubs Amateure and Fourth Warders held a friendly at two hundred yards. Fourth Warders won with notable shooters including W Farley and Thos J Stevens among others. Amatete club lines also showed several capable marksmen.
The commissioner of the general land office allocates twenty thousand dollars for surveying public lands during the next year in Utah Territory.
The Utah legislature records enactment requiring owners to fence lots orchards and stack yards in cities towns and villas. The act sets penalties for noncompliance and preserves existing joint enclosures and city ordinances. It repeals conflicting acts and specifies a lawful fence height of four and a half feet as a standard.
A bouquet was presented today by Mrs Ann Browning of the Second ward. The flower lover maintains an admired garden at Seventh and Spring streets, pleasing residents and passersby with her tasteful arrangements and consideration for editors and printers who appreciate nature.
An English family on the No 7 UP emigrant line nine miles east of Evan ton faced destitution after a death. A train-based subscription raised 47.40, with 8.50 more added at the depot. Coffin crafted by Mr Preshasy. funeral held at his Main Street shop last evening.
Ogden correspondent reports a member of the Ogden shooting club endorses a friendly contest with the Salt Lakers. The writer notes a signa ture formality should be used to confirm Fenley boys desire the match and pledges support if the boys express their wish. Sat rt Lake, June 30.
The notice lists Ant members of the Mormon Battalion Zion's Camp and Pioneers urged to read the call. It states Acrobi friend D. W. Felshar Es appointed CT. S. commissioner replacing J. W. McNutt Feq who resigned.
The Weber Stake home missionaries publish Sunday appointments for July 4 1880. Central Board with the Stake Presidency meets the Eden and Huntsville Mutual Improvement group at Huntsville schoolhouse at 10 am and 2 pm. Names listed include J D Petterson Ja n Farland A Patterson Wi Parker and others across Plain City North Ogden Flooper Slaterville Uintah Riverdale and more with several local leaders named.
Friday evening June 25 1850 in the city Angus Wright announces the birth of a fine daughter praised for health and prospects. The brief notice notes a happy family event with no further details.
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