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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1879
Page
2
Eyewitness dispatches report a brutal killing in a Georgia community linked to religious bigotry. The editorial condemns Methodists and others, urging Governor Colquitt to pursue and indict the perpetrators, arguing murder based on faith threatens all citizens.
The piece discusses the growing interest in horze matters tied to the Ogle Diving Park Association and notes W. D. Bowells in the Atlantic Monthly detailing 19th century equine trade quirks. It describes owners' proxies, secret dealer trades, and the mystery around horse ownership, age, and work.
The article explains how adding small amounts of chemicals to carbons during manufacture or after treatment can produce colors from violet to yellow. Magnesia gives bright white light for photography, arsenic reduces chemical effect, and metal proto-salts and sulphates can create many hues. A request for payment accompanies the information.
Gexgrat Watken initiates a national effort to gather annual death data from 60 000 to 70 000 medical practitioners in the United States. Each doctor receives a book with twenty blank forms plus explanatory page. If a practice records more than twenty four deaths in the year ending May 1 1830, extra books are available on request.
On Sunday last Mr. Tom Rovwera and Mrs. BL Vaughan were united in marriage. The lady is well known in Beaver. We wish the happy couple success. We apologize for any typographical errors and note limited space.
The fragment mentions Enoch’s line and a 580 year age at marriage, then shifts to praising Susan B Anthony’s perseverance and hope for future opportunities. The text blends genealogical note with a reflective aside on suffrage era ambition.
The Atlanta Constitution pegs this year's South cotton at five million bales. It notesworms in parts of Mississippi and Alabama and dry spells in Texas and Arkansas. April to June brought favorable conditions for cultivation and deep root growth, suggesting the crop may exceed prior expectations.
Trustiny in the Buford case has found the defendant guilty and fixed the punishment at imprisonment for life. This outcome is better than expected but still not ideal.
The piece weighs population estimates, then shifts to advertisements for Dr Pierce’s Family Medicines. It touts Golden Medical Discovery and Sayre’s Catarrh Remedy, claims cures for women’s diseases, and promotes the People’s Common Sense Medical Advisor with over 900 pages. It lists sales figures and provides an address in Buffalo for the author R. V. Pierce.
Better than gold and health, Dit Ming English Liver and Dyspepsia Pills offer relief for indigestion and liver distress. The sugar coated, vegetable formula claims to cure torpid liver, dyspepsia, pimples, sallow complexion, headaches, and heartburn with a lion engraving on the package. Distributed by J. W. McNutt & Co. with 50 cent price.
The notice asserts that eastern medicines should not be adapted to western illnesses and proclaims Trrows's Vecetannie Liver Puse as the sole remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and torpid liver. Evurka Aave Pinta is claimed to aid the bills when used as directed, for sale by Je W. McNutt Co Ogden.
A July digest reports diverse Indiana events including grain at Kent’s elevator Shelby 7500 bushels mooted. Evansville votes 1500000 for railroad from Evansville to Washington. Fatal sunstruck in Springfield and other injuries across towns. Rail bridge washed away at Lafayette. Peru treasurer missing amid large deficit. Kid injured near Huntington. Frankfort fatal accident. Vandalia Zone train incident at Terre Haute. Robbery, counterfeiting and fires reported. widespread crop yields praised.
Local brief highlights report Lieutenant Knox visiting Ogden for duties and a tightrope act at Kay's Grove. Jokes about a catamount in a depot box, a pistol theft behind a Hampton Cobabe bar, and a misprint in Siegel Bros assets are noted. Also mentions a Tabernacle entertainment and locally produced granite powder tested by Jockey Boy mine operators.
A Saturday afternoon shooting at Park City left Louis Jungrau wounded in the groin after a confrontation with Jon Murphy who threatened to clear the boarding house of intruders. Jungrau was treated at St Mark's Hospital and Murphy vanished after a later public show while jealousy rumors swirl about the Ontario mill workers.
A fragmentary 1879 sports note from Slaterville comments on a baseball loss to the Dosegata club and vows no excuses. Both clubs plan a rematch on Liberty Square at 10 am with local spectators promised and strong talk of sportsmanship.
Advert gives claim that Gucex Avevet Flowza cures dyspepsia and liver complaints in all forms including sour stomach and indigestion. It cites 20 000 dozen bottles sold last year with a single failure and many letters praising cures. Sample bottles offered at 10 cents and regular size at 75 cents.
Richard Collis left his hotel yesterday afternoon and returned to find his office desk missing. No money was taken but all his house keys and numerous papers were stolen.
Mr John F Caine recorder of Salt Lake City and Mrs Caine are visiting the hub in company with the pair stopping for a friendly call yesterday.
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered terms and prices including Mides Wool Pella Cilica and other items. The readable portions hint at a cash market quote or auction note but lack coherent context or complete details.
A damaged listing details footwear including boots and shoes with prices at a local shop. The readable text mentions firms or brands like De Faveon's and Main ts though specifics are unclear. The fragment hints at a sale or catalog entry in a small town context.
Testimony in the contempt case continues before the District Court. Witnesses describe executors' actions, bonds, notes, and property transfers tied to President Young and Deseret National Bank while the case proceeds with arguments from both sides and further court sessions planned.
The grove is flooded reducing dust concerns while Prof. Kriggs will perform a tight rope walk for the public at land five. Lunch stands and drinks are provided. Steps and platforms are set to minimize excursion inconvenience. Morning exercises are described as highly interesting.
Third District Court notes include motion to dissolve detachment set for Friday at 10 a.m. in Teaadel vs Lasky. Joseph Silver vs Eminy Silver referred to A T Sprague for aid report findings and decree. William Cooper v James Duncan and Co. jury entries indicate judgment for defendants. Thirty days allowed plaintiff to file notices for new trial.
Congratulations to Trenry Tribe on the birth of a daughter reported to have occurred last Saturday. The community notes the happy event and the tribe welcomes the new member as news travels with pleasant fanfare.
July 23 report from Atlanta states Governor Colquitt will seek a reward for the killers of Mormon elders slain in Calhoun County. The murder is described as cold blooded, with danger to elders from hostile converts and local opposition to polygamy. Lookout Mountain is noted as a Mormon headquarters with elders sent along routes through several states.
A garbled historical collage blends quotes and frivolous commentary. It references George Washington, Noah and the ark, Dana, Wilbur Storey, and a Bible society, interspersed with remarks on public opinion and everyday observations about potatoes and milk.
A Detroit style tale shows Jake taunting a colored Atlanta University student about education. The boy answers honestly about learning arithmetic and figures, while the hatchet incident escalates as the boy throws the hatchet back over the fence.
A Salt Lake paper reports 93 yesterday and 647 as the lowest. Warnock Co. Junb received 47 479 pounds of base bullion from Morn Silver mine Frisco and shipped four car loads. Union Pacific Express Co. received bullion bars from Ontario mine and five from Leeds totaling 8537 16. A Nephi youth named Darton allegedly attempted to jump a moving train and was injured after missing his foothold.
The Omaha team has arrived and shown the prettiest fielding yet seen here in yesterday’s practice. A 3:30 session today precedes three days of decisive play as the nine report in fine condition and expect tough work to win. Their uniform matches the Deserets with red stockings.
A column contrasts Southern prudence with Yankee audacity, praising both sides. It argues the Yankee's bold ventures and resilient rallying spirit complement the Southerner's steadiness and caution, urging mutual counsel and unity to harness shared strengths and endure adversity.
Millard County faces extreme water scarcity as Leeds and Harrisburg residents must haul drinking water from Silver Reef. Hay and lucerne crops fail amid drought. A Chinese man suffered severe burns on July 16 from a kerosene vessel explosion.
Last night a lamp exploded at the depot triggering a near disaster. Mr. O'Neil's brave actions averted a serious conflagration saving the country.
A brass band and firemen led a torchlight parade through the streets attracting large crowds. Officials promise benefits today from the event.
Adam Johnson plans a balloon ascent at eight o'clock this evening. Mike O'Neil and two pet bears will accompany the ascent aboard the shehang.
Distressing symptoms in the stomach and bowels may signal indigestion obstruction or impending choleraic illness. Trostetter's Stomach Bitters offers quick relief with a single wineglassful and, if needed, continued use provides permanent relief. Medical men deem the formula pure and palatable.
Unclear OCR text hints at Ha Ty seeking letters related to bettors and a date associated with Papers and DB Steraexa. Further readable context remains unavailable to identify persons, places, events, or formal actions.
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