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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1880
Page
2
Ogden Junction reports New Zealand's population at 800000 and a national debt of 150000006 dollars. The item appears in a July 24, 1880 issue with standard postal notice formatting.
A Buffalo Express item describes an Ohio man who went into the woods for a short fishing excursion and, upon return, asks if he has been nominated for any office during his absence.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes confusion in punctuation within the acceptance letter of General Garfield while suggesting the Associated Press too is sloppy with commas and semicolons.
Since June 23 Geogram Ifancock has received five thousand letters and telegrams of congratulations. The massive correspondence delays his acceptance letter which will be issued soon as a fiery Republican statement.
Dax O Leary, famed promoter, returns to Chicago to arrange a 156 hour race between men and horses in the first week of September. Total prize money 4010 dollars to be divided among six prizes: 2000 1000 500 250 150 and 100 dollars.
Thomas Carlyle once asks a butcher a pointed question but the tradesman ignores him and continues a chat with a trader about quarters hides and hoof weight A bystander then reveals the speaker as Carlyle and the butcher retorts with righteous confusion The anecdote preserves the era’s wit and social theater.
The passage argues Tilden led the 1876 campaign, uniting the South and four Northern states for democracy. It contrasts Republican cheer with a somber outlook, noting the forthcoming political reckoning and implying Garfield’s triumph.
Jonx McCoieren presented a 1675 benefit at the California Theatre San Francisco. The scene featured Cassar and the corpulent artists C B Bishop and William Weatayer. Bishop and Westayer seized Cassar and proclaimed the crowd’s delight as Me Cullough authored the interruption.
Two weeks ago at a home near Fort Reed Mrs. Powers, sewing on the veranda, startled by a wildcat advancing toward her infant in the yard, used a stout beard to strike at the cat. The animal dodged and climbed a tree, then disappeared as Powers retrieved the child and sent for a gun.
The article notes W. C. Soule inventing water walking shoes enabling upright crossing of the Harlem River New York and Capt D J Dobbins of the Life Saving Service introducing a self-righting lifeboat weighing under 1000 pounds praised as superior and safer.
The article laments rising divorce rates across civilized nations and blames lax family training. It argues men lack self sacrifice and women lack domestic preparation, predicting societal disintegration if trends continue. It cites New England studies and urges deeper moral reform.
A Chicago Inter Ocean correspondent details deadly clashes between revenue officers and moonshiners in Red Oak Georgia twelve miles south of Atlanta. Informants describe executions by vigilante neighbors and alleged state inaction, with officials facing pressure amid an election year.
President A. O. Smeet and his son Reed, from Utah Stake, arrived in the city after two months in the Sandwich Islands. They report improved gospel work and growing Chinese presence. They describe the native population decline, island farming, exports of rice sugar and tropical fruits, and volcanic activity on Hawaii and Oahu.
The article notes Monsignore Capel bankrupt before English courts and Arch bishop Manning refusing aid due to no church funds. The Duke of Norfolk steps in to pay the debts of the Arch bishop Purcell and other clerical finances in distress.
The Herald reports a late night rumor of a marriage between Inez from Calcutta and a young man of respectable parents. Witnesses say the couple entered Kate Flint's house and later registered as husband and wife after 12 o'clock, with a certificate expected around 9 30 this morning. The tale links Inez to prior scandals and church affiliations, sparking local uproar.
A ten year old boy severely injured in a car accident at Dubuque dies after the doctor dresses his wounds. He bids farewell to his family, asks his mother for forgiveness, and dies without showing fear, his face serene.
A large crowd met at the Court House in Ogden at 7 30 PM to elect four delegates to the County Convention on July 26 1880. Lovi Farr was named chairman and James Taylor secretary. delegates chosen were D M Stuart C F Middleton Burnard White and James Taylor. The minutes were ordered published in the Ogden Junction and thanks given to the officials.
De Witt Taruagg of the Brooklyn Presbytery will deliver a lecture in Salt Lake City on the day following the date specified, presenting religious and community topics to local audiences.
About 11 o clock Saturday a bright light appeared near Sandy. The grist mill of Cooper Bros in West Jordan burned to the ground. The miller had closed by 9 pm. Flames started in the smut room and spread quickly. The mill valued 11 000 to 12 000 with about 6 000 insured. The loss is severe as harvest is near. The mill was only a year old.
The Salt Lake papers publish corrected census totals by county for Utah Territory. County figures include Bearer 6,730 Cache 13, Furthied entries for Emery 4, Utah 19,000 Salt Lake 81,700 Weber 12,800 Sanpete 11,700 Uintah 810 Tooele 4,000 Washington 4,280 San Juan 10? Sanpete appears. totals sum to about 143,600.
A liquor influenced quarrel at a Main Street restaurant led to a tumbler being hurled and a clash between two groups at opposite tables. A general bombardment followed and one man suffered blackened eyes before both parties were ejected. No arrests were made.
The case of W G Child versus Anderson ends before Justice Middleton with a jury award of 173 after reductions. The plaintiff then offers to reduce the amount by 15 in a gesture of generosity, leaving a smaller total.
Members slated for Saturday's procession are asked to gather Friday at 7 o'clock at O G Workman's home one block south and a half block west of the Continental Hotel to complete arrangements.
Reported resignation of editor Frep Lockiey, a Salt Lake City resident, from the Utah Southern Times. Engineers of the Utah Fastern reached Park City on Saturday. Graders of the U P branch reached the lower bridge at Wanship on Saturday. A notable local case may go to trial soon if a compromise fails.
From the daily July 21 report the News and Ierald publish a roster of Minute Men formed in 1830 listing living members led by Wm. H. Kimball and N. F. P. Kimball. Invitees are urged to report by Thursday night if any names are missing or omitted, to join the mounted Suh procession.
Gov. Murray and several federal officials in Salt Lake City have accepted the invitation to participate in the Twenty-fourth procession, extended by the committee.
Readable fragment notes a local incident or event at Wade and Druy Gore with unclear details. No identifiable persons, organizations, or exact dates are confirmed in the fragment.
The article defends the Sheridan Corbyn group against the Ogden Juxction and Tribune claims. It asserts the editor did not abuse actors and accuses the other side of dual public private misrepresentation. It challenges the Janus-faced label and denies misrepresentation about Death Valley.
Reports confirm counterfeit greenbacks circulating in our city likely by an active agent. A $20 treasury note, series B, passed at the Co op on Monday, described as blurry lathe-work around the number 2 and brick red ink. Merchants urged heightened vigilance to prevent entry of more bogus bills.
WB C Fellows Esquire assistant superintendent of the Central Pacific Railroad died yesterday at his Oakland California residence after a brief illness of eight or nine days. He previously worked as conductor on the New York Central between Syracuse and Utica and held several divisions posts including Sacramento and the western division. He leaves a wife and two children and was highly respected by colleagues and friends.
Tuesday street talk centered on the marriage of Tuenan Sonday, a Calcutta girl who escaped a house of ill repute to wed W. S. Jack, a well known local young man. Initial doubts gave way as Tuesday’s reports confirmed the union as veritable and bona fide without condemnation.
A man identified as Sgorre Mansuat Baa caused a disturbance this afternoon after becoming intoxicated. He was knocked down to prevent further harm before authorities could intervene and take control of the situation.
The Death Valley company failed to appear at Salt Lake last night due to scenery damage that blocked the drums. Repairs will occur today and at 11 the box-office opens for reserved seats. The company has been in pawn since the last performance and needed collateral to proceed.
A dramatic note on the shirt collar’s fall from fashion, likening its morning shine to a political record and its evening state to mud and sagging public sentiment, reflecting urban cynicism and campaign discourse.
The Echo Canyon body found near the wagon road is believed to be John Turner, son of Sheriff Turner, killed in a cold blooded act. Frederick Welcome, linked to the crime, is pursued after selling Turner's team in Evanston and fleeing. The victim wore a checked shirt and light cassimere, with a burned tent corner suggesting an attempt to hide evidence.
A fragment notes a group called The Company of Saints departed Liverpool on the 10th and now reside in New York. It mentions numbers over 709 fouls and 20 returning elders, with plans to work toward the west.
A Ogden resident converses with a well dressed young man from Illinois. The visitor asks if travel through Utah is safe for non Mormons and if strangers can attend Mormon meetings. The exchange highlights outsider misconceptions about Utah and Mormonism.
This morning around 4 o clock Curtis a young man at the U P yard was climbing a moving box car when the adjacent car struck his securing him between the two cars. His left leg was crushed from the ankle to the knee. He was taken to Union Depot Hotel for treatment and Dr Condon attended. Amputation outcome to be decided.
The City Council of Ogden City will host a grand complimentary ball and supper on August 1880 to publicly recognize the efforts of the Ogden Brass Band and Fire Brigade. Citizens are urged to support these long serving public service groups.
John Simpson of Honeyville Box Elder left his home for a swim at Bear River near Cottinston Station Utah Sunday afternoon. His brother found clothing on the riverbank and a thorough search has not recovered him. The river was dragged but no trace of Simpson has been found, leading to the belief he may have drowned.
A promotional notice for a medical book by E. B. Foon titled A Fare Book of nearly 100 late octavo pages. It covers scrofula breathing organs diseases of men women and heart and other ailments with claimed cures. Address for orders provided at 129 E 28th Street New York for three cent stamps.
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