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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1880
Page
2
L Mt Hasersty and Co of Philadelphia have forwarded the July number of the United Service a monthly review of military and naval affairs. The magazine is highly interesting to military men and contains valuable articles.
The speaker notes that over fifty men in Colorado today are each worth more than a million in property, yet all started as poor, hardworking, enterprising individuals who arrived in the state seeking opportunity.
The Musical Herald Co of Boston issues a 16 page number with 6 pages of vocal and instrumental music priced at 1 cent. Text, illustrations and notes described as excellent in substance and appearance.
Aedical Record notes a woman in Instow England gave birth to female twins conjoined from the mammee gown to the abdomen. Both are healthy and complete with heads trunks and four limbs. The writer jokes that P T Barnum may seek them for his museum.
I. E. E. Furs & Co announces two new Standard Series books. No 32 Mister Horn and his Friends teaches systematic giving in an attractive format with illustrations. No 33 collects twelve famous Demosthenes orations translated by Thomas Leland.
The piece compares New York and Gotham noting New York with 1.25 million people has 8000 licensed drinking places, 20 000 paupers, 10 000 neglected children, 40 000 women of ill repute. Gotham counts 300 public schools, 4 million annual spend, 90 Catholic churches for 100 000, 400 Protestant churches for 275 000 hearers and 80 000 members, 220 Sunday schools serving 123 000 children, and 27 charities aiding about 140 000 yearly. The satirical line says God and the Devil both claim Manhattan Island with the Devil winning on the temptations quote.
The Virginia Chronicle reproduces a circular to Carsonnial employees from the Republican congressional committee led by Joy A. Blubbell and Edward Mc Pherson. It urges a two percent deduction from annual salaries for a campaign fund, challenging civil service reform promises and criticizing Republican platforms as sounding brass and tinkling cymbals.
Tag Avousr Ailuate presents Stillwater Tragedy chapters while Dr Kolmes writes The Archbishop and Gil Bla and John Boroughs shares Pepacton A Sunt met Voyage. Mark Twain satirizes philanthropy in Edward Mills and George Benton. pieces on teaching practices, Pueblo life, and English woman in New England feature. The issue also reviews books and prints Sylvia's Suitors and The Republicans end their Candidate.
The March 29 decrees expelling unauthorized religious congregations, notably Jesuits, stir strong reactions in France. Pro-government voices defend the law as long-standing, while clerical and monarchist outlets attack Grevy. The cabinet halted the Jesuit influence in schools and faced backlash, yet history and law are cited to justify the action.
A terse fragment mentions Wade's Brug with a note about a supervisor director role. Readable details are limited, leaving the item unclear regarding date, location, or involved people.
A historical survey argues for a universal metric system linking nations through shared weights and measures. It notes early barter, the rise of currency, and France moving toward a decimal, pendulum based metre defining a universal standard later adopted by many nations. It praises the US decimal money system and contends metric adoption would deepen international cooperation and commerce.
The piece argues for teaching the metric system in all schools to reduce mental labor and time for students and business people. It also calls for unifying world coinage to simplify international travel and exchange, noting old habits hinder change.
In crowded New York, about 160000 people weekly use the baths, with one third being women. The boys celebrate the chance of gratuitous ablation, while Ogdenites profit from the privilege of the finest baths.
P A Lofgren writes from Stockholm detailing his May arrival in New York after a voyage on the care, visits to Central Park Greenwood Cemetery Beecher's church and Liverpool, then travel to Mull Copenhagen Malmo and Stockholm arriving June third. He reflects on family memories Utah and a sense of religious duty as he reports seven meetings with large audiences embracing gespel doctrines.
On a Wednesday night a private party on the Utah Western led to a confrontation between Bill Clays and Gus Renig. Clays drew a pistol and attempted to fire, but Renig wrested the weapon, preventing tragedy. Clays was arrested. bonds set at two hundred dollars. Renig’s alleged blameless role remains unconfirmed as examination proceeds.
The Herald notes multiple counterfeit twenty dollar notes passed recently in Salt Lake after an earlier incident against an elderly merchant. A saloon operator on the State road also received a similar bill, suggesting a possible ongoing counterfeiting operation in the area. Authorities urge vigilance.
A citizen requests space in the Ogden Journal for a lawyer to respond to an article titled A Pertinent Query. The letter proposes open debate on the legal merits of a community proposition, inviting legal professionals to present arguments in a published column.
A responsible firm led by W G Child & Son operates a grocery and a large tinware business on Main Street. They hold exclusive west of Omaha rights for Bradley & Co. stoves including Excelsior, Bradley Range, Etna B, Our Choice, Crescent, and Majestic. E T Meyers invites customers to visit for a showroom tour.
A Gentile Valley resident reports Daniel A Manuill drowned Monday while crossing Bear River on horseback at Cottonwood Ford. His horse raced to shore and Manuill disappeared in the swift current. searchers scoured the water but the body had not been found by last accounts. Manuill, 21, was born in Payson Utah and well regarded by many friends.
Landowners east of Main Street near Ogden river complain of tramps depredations on cabbage peas and onions. Cabbages torn shells scattered remains of a camp fire found a double barreled shotgun kept as protection.
The Seagere family mourns the death of their young daughter, a member of the Fourth Ward Primary Association, beloved by all who knew her. May God heal the bereaved in their sorrow.
The article notes several City Council members including Maxon and Herrick going to Lake Shore for a day’s pleasure. It mentions talk of turning the Utah & Northern into a broad gauge due to its big business. It also reports work on a new brick building foundation by James Horrocks on the west side of Alain Street.
Dr H J Powers reports Mr Bauman, badly beaten recently, is rapidly recovering. In three or four days he should be able to sit up. Swelling on his face and head subsides as Bauman jokes he will soon know who he is.
Yesterday a deaf and dumb man prowled Ogden annoying residents for money. Last night he entered Mr Jas Allen’s store in a drunken state and was ejected by the proprietor. At the depot, gentlemen say he can swear like a trooper and converse as well as any. Kun Lim in.
Mrs John Reeve was walking in a lot when a garden rake struck her toe. A tooth pierced the shoe and foot causing a painful wound. her recovery is hoped for.
Trains to the Hot Springs change to depart at 7 p.m. from the depot, instead of 6 30 p.m. Passengers may ride the regular Ogden departure at 6 20 p.m. and return on the excursion or bathing train from the springs at 9 p.m.
The ceremony took place Thursday evening with Rev Gillogly officiating. The couple Mr G Harry Whitney and Miss Annis E Young receive congratulations and best wishes for long and happy lives.
The company of soldiers commanded by Maj. Bryant, which left Fort Douglas last fall for White River country, returned to Ogden by a special train and then proceeded to Salt Lake with the regular passenger train.
Notice from A W Manson asking for information on her husband A W Munson. Readers with knowledge should contact Independent office Helena Montana. Also notes a Lake Shore party and a theft incident at John Reeve's barn with livestock damage and $15 loss. A safety committee suggestion closes.
A man was arrested at the Terminus for breaking into an invalid lady’s hotel room and assaulting her. Witnesses testified to the suspect’s guilt while George Tyler claimed he slept with the accuser the night in question. Tyler’s credibility was challenged. the prisoner was bound over in $1,000 for Bannock confinement.
A clash occurred this afternoon behind Wil son & Co on Main Street as two individuals removed their coats and fought in a scene described in the paper. The altercation interrupted the area and disrupted local commerce, leaving onlookers unsettled and the prompt supply of Arat-class items uncertain.
The Jexersex will participate in the Twenty-Fourth of July procession in Salt Lake City, marking an entry in the holiday celebration with public display and ceremonial duties.
A local theater review condemns the Union Opera production Through Death Valley as a misrepresented attack on Utah and its people. The piece is labeled a dramatic fraud built on lies, with critics accusing the agent and promoter of unprofessional tactics and biased motives.
A Deseret News list shows 31 immigrants sailed from San Francisco for Utah on the 16th, including Joseph Speight and family, Luke Storey, the Vincent family, Tregeagle clan, Campbell from New Zealand, and others from Australia. Elders Fred J. May and Thos A. Shreeve return from Australas and New Zealand. They arrived in Ogden in good health with positive reports on the mission work and welcome home.
Mn J C Coornmus chief head clerk of the division Th M and who has been engaged in examining the clerks of arms of the railroads left Ogden for San Francisco last evening. The gentleman was very pleased with his treatment while here.
Beaver County reports rapid water fall as farmers seek rain. Milford reports funds for Widow Paschal. Minersville population 400. Lincoln and Bradshaw 86. Prosecuting Attorney Van Zitleays presides in Beaver. Lieut Taylor aided paymaster. J D Stevens linked to Hillburn killing at Silver Reef. held without bail. Second District Court opens with Grand Jury impaneled. Zera Snow appointed Asst Prosecuting Attorney from Salt Lake. Bruce Paschal dies from accidental pistol shot. Stevens and Pollard to face Grand Jury. Funeral for Edward Kiesele held at Ft Cameron. many attendees. Ben Tasker arrives at Beaver. Case details place trial at Beaver.
The U and N terminus will shift in about sx weeks to Ryan's Canyon located thirty to forty miles from Red Rock. Railroad workers have organized a handsome subscription to cover the expenses of Dr Dan Roberts late medical persecution.
An unsigned 19th century advertisement offers a book by BE. B. Foote on scrofula respiratory and heart diseases, diseases of women and men, and a broad range of ailments. It claims many cases are curable and invites purchase for three cents postage to Murrayitos P.O. Box 129 E Street New York.
Fragmentary report describes a McCormick self binding harvester located just north of a new facility or area, with unclear nearby names such as Andrea and Joan Lowrit. The text is garbled, limiting precise details on location or ownership.
G. Harry Whitney married Annie E. Young at the Keeney House on July 15 1880 with Rev. Gillogly officiating. No company cards or cake to be sent.
Emma Seagers daughter of George F. and Tewh Seagers died July 1 1880 at age seven from typhoid fever. Funeral held from the Fourth Ward school court with a large family attendance.
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