Territorial officers and county officials named for Weber County
The list from Monday August 2 1880 designates Territorial Commissioners and county officers including Hills Jo an Rowberry John Van Cott treasurer James Jack auditor Nephi W Clayton representatives L Farr D H Peery probate judge F D Richards selectman L J Herrick county clerk L M Richards prosecuting attorney F S Richards county treasurer Robert McQuarrie surveyor David Jenkins assessor Gilbert Belnap coroner Joseph Parry constable Alma Keyes with Ogden as locality indicated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nephi W. Clayton
Legislative Assembly
Weber County
L. Farr
D. H. Peery
Coronation Participants Now Deceased
The report notes that Queen Victoria's coronation occurred 42 years ago and that all bishops judges and other official persons who took part in the ceremony are now dead.
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Queen Victoria
Alpine Tunnel Plan For Maxr Brae Estimated At 15000000
French engineers focus on a massive tunneling project through Maxr Brae in the Alps. The venture carries an estimated cost of 15 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxr Brae
Alps
General Ganrieto Names New Home in Mentor Ohio
General Ganrieto has named his recently finished residence in Mentor Ohio Lawnfield He first proposed Rudolphia after his wife maid name but she objected and the name was changed to Lawnfield.
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Ganrieto
Mentor
Oho
Lawnfield
Firat
Army officer’s total pay tops sixteen thousand yearly
The Major General of the British army in late South African complications received a regular salary of 30,000 dollars plus staff allowance 10,000 and attached pay 6.25 dollars per day and field allowance 10 dollars per day, totaling about 16,000 dollars annually.
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Gapxet
Wes Ever
Free Icewater Fountain Upends Local Saloon Trade
Teo New Younger volice introduces a free icewater fountain praised as a novel gain. In its first week about twenty five thousand people used the fountain and saloon businesses nearby saw a noticeable drop in patronage.
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Teo
Tunkera Council Bans Women from Wearing Lights
At the annual council the Tunkera refused a petition to allow women to wear modest clothing and lights citing biblical texts Be not conformed to the world and Abstain from every appearance of evil as the religious justification.
Nun’s fruit preserves looted at St Vincent hospital
In Portland Oregon Catholic nuns at St Vincent hospital stored 115 jars of fruit and sweets in a new cellar. A thief gained entry last week and stole the entire stock prompting hopes for divine punishment in the form of indigestion.
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Sisters of St. Vincent Hospital
Portland
Oregon
Uncle Sain aance Oi Salvage Pigride Ad
Odd old advertisement promises to save a pigride by oiling with Uncle Sain aance Oi marketed by J. W. McMart & Co listing 103m.
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J. W. McMart & Co
Westward Push of Grain Production Across the Nation
The article traces the westward shift of wheat and corn production from 1849 to 1900, noting centers moving toward Lake Michigan and Madison Wisconsin. It cites tables showing regional shares and volumes, argues future growth will rest in the western territories and British America, and invokes the motif Westwards the Star of Empire takes its way.
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United States
Ohio
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Mississippi
Inter Ocean
Atlantic
British America
Tea culture in the United States gains renewed push
The article discusses renewed interest in growing tea in Georgia and other southern states. It notes past attempts by southern growers failed due to labor costs and slow processing, while California’s Japanese colonies achieved more progress. Enthusiasm rests on a Georgia planter with China experience whose crop sold well, suggesting southern production could meet domestic demand with proper effort.
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United States
Washington
LeDuc
Nowtis
Georgia
South Carolina
Isibor
California
Georgis
China
Alo
Tea Plant Acclimatation Worthy of National Efforts
The piece notes Americans use about 57 million pounds of tea annually valued at importers’ 25 million dollars and argues for keeping that money within the Union. It cites successful acclimatization of the tea plant in Brazil, India, Java and other regions as a hopeful model for establishing tea culture domestically.
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United States
Brazil
India
Java
Mexico's General Gonzales elected president by large majority
Reports from Mexico describe Gen Gonzales winning a sweeping victory while an abortive assassination attempt occurred in Guanajuato as he appeared on a balcony. A pronunciamento in the Sierra of Pueblo raises fears of broader unrest. Government troops move to quell dissidents and a Mazatlan revolution is said to be confirmed with public funds seized and later recovered. The president names a Catholic priest to the Supreme Court and forms a railroad commission addressing gauges finances and governance.
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Mexico
Gonzales
Guanajuato
Gonzalez
Bacho
Wrere
Sierras
Pueblo
Hegrete
Protfungiamenter
Bken
Puebla
Mazatlan
Sanfrancisco
Supreme Court
Missionary Da Youra J Allen Named Mandarin in China
Dr. Allen a Georgia native from Coweta county and Emory College graduate was made a Mandarin by the Chinese government. He has spent twenty years as a missionary in China and edited a Chinese language literary review. He recently returned to the United States after serving with the North Georgia Conference.
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Youra J. Allen
Methodist Church
South
New Sanghai
China
Dr. Allen
Augusta
Georgia
Ife
Coweta County
Emory College
United States
North Georgia Conference
Dr Tanner's Forty Days Fasting Interest Grows
The article notes rising public interest in Dr Tanner's forty day fasting experiment. It provides preliminary weight readings from the first twenty six days, acknowledging scale variations and possible errors on days seventeen and eighteen.
Growth in U S Cities Shows Varied decade Rise
A historical report notes Minneapolis U S growth lags behind Denver which leads with a 630 percent rise over ten years. Oakland Camden Saint Paul Grand Rapids and Saint Joseph follow with double digit to triple digit gains, while Grand Rapids and Saint Joseph show modest increases.
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United States
Denver
Minneapolis
Oakland
Cal
Paul
Minn
Camden
Vii
Grand Rapids
Mich
t.Joseph
Maine Senator Hanniat Hamcin Seeks Return After Long Public Life
Hanniat Hamcin announces his intention to return to office as Maine's U S senator next spring, with the legislature to elect a successor next winter. Since 1836 he has alternated roles as legislator governor congressman vice president and senator over forty four years of public life.
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Hanniat Hamcin
U. S
Maine
Western expansion forecast fuels annexation fervor
The B F Chronicle projects Daxora Wasmorton Arizona and New Mexico to join the Union as thriving states in the decade’s first half, while Sonora and Chihuahua attract American colonization before 1890. Utah appears excluded from territorial status, mocked by Congress in endless delay.
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Daxora
Wasmorton
Arizona
New Mexico
B. F.chronicle
Sonora
Chihuahua
Utah
Luther’s 95 Theses Door a 1517 Wit tenberg Item
The text recalls Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses on the door of the Wit tenberg church in 1517 and mentions Philip Melancthon. It hints at a Sunday school setting with numbers and a gender note, stating that four fifths of participants are girls.
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Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Germany
Reformer
Philip Melanchthion
Fire at Odell and Wright store on Fourth street
Last night about 9:30 residents heard pistol reports and a cry of fire. Firemen and a bucket brigade, aided by Sheriff Brown and local citizens, battled a basement blaze at Odell & Wright, saving the building from greater loss. Loss estimated at 170 dollars. fire suspected incendiary.
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Main
Odell & Wright
Fourth Street
Birs. Greenwell
Wm. Brown
Thos
Henry Cunningham
Ambrose Greenwell
Sheriff Brown
Tommy Cunningham
Master Greenwell
George Odell
Gilbert Wright
Cunningham
Messrs
Court House Hill
Ed Horrocks
Ogden
Elmira physician inquiry warns about fraudster Dr E G Johnson
An Elmira MD writes to a local physician about Dr E G Johnson a practicing physomedical noted for fraud while in Ogden with debts not paid. The Ogden writer warns locals to avoid him to prevent being defrauded and to keep away from the so called doctor.
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Jeny
Sip
E.G. Johnson
Ogden
S. Hide
G. Johns
Fraud Suspect Arrested After Eyanaton Scam
A con artist named Dr Tromikg left Eyanaton after a brief stay with unpaid bills. The Mountain Trout House owner helped arrange the arrest of him and his female companion in Grean river, ending their reported bilking spree.
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Tromikg
Eyanaton
Mountain Trout House
Grean River
Mission Elders Face Opposition in Michigan Evangelism
Elder George H. Butler reports from Ground Rapids Kent County and Ottawa County as he and colleagues evangelize in Michigan. They endure threats from zealous locals and mob-style harassment yet persevere in preaching the Latter-day Gospel and urging wisdom from God.
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George H. Butler
Michigan
Ground Rapids
Kent Co
Ottawa County
James
Apostle
Blackfoot Ererflies and Local Happenings
Three months hence all freight for pone City will move via Blackfoot scientific note. Seven tons of Salmon River Smelting Company machinery sent to Crystal City underlines Blackfoot offers to attract shoemaking repairs. Town talk includes casual jabs at newspaper readers and clerks.
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Pone City
Blackfoot
Salmon River Smelting
Crystal City
North Main bridge praised for construction and safety concerns
A recent visit to the North Main street crossing south of the Ogden river bridge highlights a well built wooden bridge with stone abutments. It comfortably allows two teams side by side with side rails, but warns the old crossing remains dangerous for unfamiliar riders or drivers across the approach road.
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Main
Ogden River Bridge
Grasshopper Plague Ravages Juab County Wheat Crops
The Provo Enquirer reports a severe grasshopper infestation in Mona Juab County. Juvenile swarms earlier ate about 24 acres of wheat and fled, then a larger army from the west devastated wheat oats and barley, stripping nearly forty acres by evening and threatening eastern fields.
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Provo Enquirer
Mona
Junb Co
Juab
Important Decisions. Hill's Leading Land and Mining Cases
The quarterly Washington D C magazine presents valuable legal decisions on land and mining matters. It covers timber culture homesteads preemptions desert and swamp lands and railroad issues. Subscriptions cost $1 annually with issues released January April July and October.
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Hill
Washington, D.C
Jailbreak Suspects Sought. Malad Sheriff Offers Reward
Sheriff Jones of Malad Idaho travels to Ogden pursuing two prisoners who escaped jail. A reward of 100 dollars is offered for their apprehension or information leading to capture. Details and descriptions appear in another column. The ad urges readers to assist, claiming reward and easy work.
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Sheriff Jones
Malad
Idaho
Ogden
Pureyitaf
Japanbound students pass Ogden on homeward trip
A group of UpopRap Japanaga students traveling from an eastern college stopped in Ogden Saturday evening as they journeyed back to Japan.
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UpopRap
Japanaga
Ogden
Japan
Pay for your Paper The Blackfoot register demand
The Blackfoot register explains subscription prices at three dollars per year with advance terms only. It notes prior losses over eight years and states a policy of not trusting others for payment, stressing readers should pay in advance to ensure reliable paper delivery.
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Blackfoot Register
Register
Berg
Coneldurabie Hterary
Faaals
Utah
Sant Pot
Addrens
H. Andersce
For His Interest in Ogden and Fillmore
A notice urges John Groom living in Ogden with a son in Fillmore to contact Arthur Wade a druggist at Fifth and Main Streets at once to hear of something advantageous. The message implies a private or business opportunity awaiting Groom’s prompt action.
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John Groom
Ogden
Fillmore
Arthur Wade
Fifth
Main Streets
Governor Murray Misses Salt Lake Procession
The Tribune and local observers discuss Governor Murray’s absence from the Salt Lake procession. They suggest the invitation was a bluff or decoy and defend the governor’s decision, noting no harm done and welcoming his choice to remain away. The piece defends local leaders and portrays the event as a non-partisan territorial demonstration.
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Murray
Elis
Fire damages Joyce farm buildings near Marriotts
A fire on a Monday afternoon destroyed Joyce farm structures at Marriotts including cow sheds yard pig pen stacks and two calf stands. Bees pigs chicks and other property were lost with total value about 185 dollars. The dwelling and granary narrowly escaped, and the owner cannot explain the start of the blaze.
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Thos
Joyce
Ahova
Joye
Kay and Griffin wed in city ceremony
Mrs. Mary E. Kay married Mr. H. L. Griffin professor at Kanaag. The couple, now united in life, receives many good wishes from friends as they begin their new journey together.
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Mary E. Kay
H. L. Griffin
Inte
Kanaag
Young
Child Hurt in Wagon Accident
Last evening a child of Mr. Joshua Emails fell from a wagon and broke an arm. Dr. Driver attended, set the limb, and the patient is progressing well under treatment.
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Joshua Emails
Driver
Mining interest thrives as Weber district hosts about 100 miners
The Weber district shows activity with roughly 100 miners at work, reflecting a lively mining season and steady local employment in the region.
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Weber
Terrible Accident Injures Emigrant Train Passenger
A passenger named Reuben Doyle, about sixty two, from Seattle, was struck by a moving caboose near the depot as it rejoined the emigrant train. He fell and had his right leg crushed between the ankle and knee, with possible internal injuries and little hope of recovery. The brakesman and a peanut boy attempted to save him.
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C. P. Yard
C. P
Mr. Doyle
Carnahan
Keeney House
Doyle
Who Rings the Fire Bell in Case of Fire
Citizens ask who should sound the court house alarm during a fire. The fire department expects a brigade member with access to ring the bell, but the door was locked during a Monday fire. The paper recommends a janitor at the court house to ensure a timely alarm and remove scattered key holders.
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Court House
Nelse McCarty
Court [Ouse
Marshal Brown
Brown
Emigrants Arrive In Utah Train Of 737 Mormon Settlers
A train of seventeen cars carrying 737 Mormon emigrants, mostly Scandinavians with about one sixth English, arrived last evening. A ladies’ delegation served tea and coffee to refresh travelers. Some new arrivals remain in Ogden while others are assigned to various points in the Territory.
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Ogden
Important Change in International Money Order System
A reader note highlights a forthcoming alteration in the international money order system affecting everyone sending funds to foreign countries. The change promises streamlined processing and clearer guidelines for remitters and recipients.
Mining Meeting Targets Development in Weber District
A Weber mining meeting on the 27th rallies miners to push development. Expect about forty district members present as owners seek to limit idle claims and ensure active work on properties. Advocates argue that holding and not developing mines harms the district and benefits only the holder.
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Aboy
Weber
Sam
Odell and Wright Thank Fire Brigade for Rescue Aid
Odell and Wright express gratitude to the Fire Brigade and other citizens for fighting a Monday evening cellar fire in a Fourth Street business house. They note the firemen saved thousands of dollars and offer formal thanks, with apologies for omitting gifts due to space.
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Messrs. Odell & Wright
Fourth Street
Messr
Odell & Wright
Spallic
Me Reuben M Doyle Improves After Amputation
The patient, badly injured yesterday near the C P depot, had his leg amputated by Drs Carnahan and Condan and was considerably better today. Dr Carnahan reports better hopes for the patient than yesterday.
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Reuben M. Doyle
C. P
Remade Silver Chief muiné seen with steel bar load
A newspaper item describes one of the Silver Chief muiné owners carrying an eight foot bar of inch steel toward being refitted into drills. The scene hints at a grant update and a shift in location toward Salt Jake, with keenness on this project’s progress.
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Ogden City
Utah Ter
People's Ticket
Deccate’ University
Lands
Hills
Joan
Rowberry, John van Cott
James Jack
Werser County
F. D Richards
Selectman
L. J. Herrick
L. M. Richards
F. 8. Richards
If Vra
Robert McQuarrie
David Jenkins
Gilbert Belnap
Gil
Wa. Brown
Joseph Parry
Constable
Alma Keyes
Justice Wallace
Intir Ocean
Rairin
Devcelle
South Waters Street
Enid
Lena Schumerken
Lutcher Shop
Wells Street
Laidiana
Yountarly
Wallace
Good Shepherd
New England
South Middle States
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio Valley
Atlantic States
Belf
Alleghany Mountains
An Mississippi
Alississippi
Bushell Bushela
Atlantic Const
Allande
Teans-Mgeissippi
Dses
Renee Enninsuerpaagass
Rigeonnprasers
Elmira
Solano Co
Salt Lake
Marriotts
United
Switzerland
Italy
Canada
France
Fran
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Jake
Griffin
Salt Lake Gh
Ellis So H. L. Griffin
Mary
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