Ogden Junction Post Office Notice
Ogden Junction entry appears in the Orden City Utah mailing section as second class matter under postal regulations.
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1880
Page
2
Ogden Junction entry appears in the Orden City Utah mailing section as second class matter under postal regulations.
On day five at Chicago the Republican presidential ballot began with intense suspense from 10:55 am. Grant leads Blaine by margins that shift through twenty eight ballots as discussions center on fate in national politics. The Sherman group holds power balance while loyal bands from Washburne and Vermont fight for their chosen candidates.
The National Convention yielded Gen Garfield of Ohio as the nominee after an 8 ballot frenzy. Wisconsin led the push with 16 of 20 votes on the 34th ballot while Blaine and Sherman supporters shifted, forcing a stunning 36th ballot stampede that crowned Garfield. Union sentiment among Grant men held firm to the Vicksburg hero.
Chicago handles record grain inflows as the nation’s capital hosts the Republican convention. On the glot of May the city prepared 5 000 car loads for storage, with 3 290 000 bushels inspected that day. Store totals reach about 13 000 000 bushels, up from 7 220 000 last year, an increase of 1 230 000 bushels in the past week.
Editorial urges restoration of armed displays for the Fourth of July in the territory. It condemns acting governor Black's prohibition of the Nauvoo Legion muster and argues the Second Amendment and frontier history justify Militia participation to honor the Declaration and the Union.
The article contrasts optimistic telegraph and Associated Press reports praising Garfield’s nomination with cautionary notes from observers. It questions whether party unity and genuine consensus exist beyond surface fraternalism amid Third term and anti Third term factions, money stances, and protectionist debates.
A political column discusses mixed reactions to Garfield and Arthur’s nomination. It contrasts The Journal of Commerce’s cautious optimism with New York Herald criticism of a third term push and Cincinnati Enquirer praise for Grant supporters. The piece notes Chicago’s fatigue and Democratic prospects in New York.
A Chicago convention ends with Jas. A. Garfield nominated for president after six days of ballots and tumult. Grant and Blaine critics regret missed chances as Garfield's victory reshapes GOP fate and nation’s future. A contributor weighs the political meaning for party and country.
The Western Union Telegraph Co. reported in Chicago that daily averages included 196,251 words of special newspaper reports and 158,714 words from Associated Press reports, totaling 354,995 words per day plus bulletins sent to all parts of the country.
The record notes various festivities and orations marking Garfield's nomination, reflecting widespread Republican satisfaction nationwide.
At the Tabernacle voters chose three trustees and reviewed a two year financial report. J Pingree led ballots with 160 votes for two year term. Richard Ballantyne led the slate for a separate tally with 156 votes. The meeting approved the report and set trustee remuneration at 200.
Residents between the Woolen Mills pass and the lane report the street flooding after water runoff was allowed to overflow the roadway. The issue references an ordinance punishing such neglect with a fine and asks for someone to address the problem.
Last Sunday H S Dalton of Centerville reported eight horses stolen. A man named Frank Daly and a stranger fled north with the animals. Daly and Duncan Lawrence were arrested near Hooper and taken to Ogden for safekeeping. Davis County prosecutors will pursue charges.
The Tribune notes a Saturday sweepstakes at Salt Lake with horses Countryman Mary Emery and Major King of Ogden. Each side deposits 200, the pot to be awarded on the 18th inst with 50 to the second horse. Countryman and Major King have met before. Mary Emery may be less familiar locally. All three show steady spring training and aim for a clear best horse win.
In the Lynne Marriott Slaterville consolidated district known as the Bingham Fort School District a school meeting to elect trustees faced opposition but proceeded. Balloting lasted about two hours with both sides seeking votes. People’s Ticket members Hutchins and Halverson each received 107 votes, Miller 106. Opposition Ticket candidates Crane 31, Bowne 31, Stanger 29.
Wednesday afternoon at the Smelter a section of the smokestack fell while being raised by block and tackle. Urie was struck on the head shoulder and left side but recovered enough to return to work in a week or fifty days. Lowe also sustained injuries though not as serious. Dr. Krausch attended the wounded men.
The case of the people x3 Fielding for assault on Wm. Fower on May 15 was decided by Justice Middleton who fined the defendant $10 and costs. Appeal allowed with time to file appeal papers. A strong public appeal urged both Fielding and Fowers to end the feud to avoid future bloodshed and a possible gallows directory.
The firm Hughes and Gale undertakers has dissolved and William Chapple, Ogden painter, has purchased their business block and operations. Chapple aims to succeed and seeks goodwill and support for the new venture.
Home. E. R. Morton who killed E. McMillan in a city house of ill repute has departed for Market Lake Idaho. Dr. Powers treated Morton and the patient shows potential recovery. Uncle Dan Gambel provided nursing care. no charges were filed as he was allowed to go free.
Personal notes record arrivals in Ogden as J H Mahoney special agent P O D from Salt Lake breakfasted at Beardsley House with E 8 Chase U S Marshal for Idaho. W W Foote son of ex Governor Foote of California arrived from the west and proceeded to Cincinnati. George L Johnson ex Lieutenant Governor of California and Cincinnati convention delegate passed through Ogden en route east. Idaho Chief Justice Morgan also traveled east after breakfast.
A rich new mine was located last Saturday by Messrs Seagers 8 Stern George Turner and Wm Stocker. The Turner exhibition on Fifth street speaks for itself. The mine is named Flying Dutchman and is described as the latest Stern boom.
News of the death of Mrs. Barry wife of J. E. Barry formerly of McNutt and Co. occurred at 6 15 AM yesterday at the Clift House Salt Lake City. The notice expresses sympathy for Mr. Barry and notes space limits prevent further details today.
Clara Allen wife of the late E McMillan was brought before Justice Middleton on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame and for prostitution. The charge was proven and she received a 107 day imprisonment in the city jail.
A petition circulated by Fifth Street property owners asks city leaders to remove the U C R R track from Fifth to Wall Street or stop further extension up Fifth Street. Accidents are frequent and horses are frightened at crossings endangering pedestrians. Capex, June 1980. A Citizen.
A Wednesday note credits the retiring Ogden City school board members led by Joseph Stanford and D M Stuart with efficient budgeting and integrity. It lauds their funds and books and notes Pingree will serve another year to aid the new board in guiding the district’s largest educational building.
The Herald reports Mortrox the burglar attempted another break from his keepers on Wednesday, detailing continued law enforcement pursuit and authorities confirming the incident.
A petition led by S. W. Sears asks the city council to revoke permission to extend the Utah Central track along Fifth Street toward the granary between Franklin and Young. Property owners fear safety hazards from increased traffic and the impact on streets already serving shipping needs.
In yesterday’s issue we note the death of Efre Barry wife of J F Barry. She grew ill after moving from Ogden to Market Lake Idaho and then returned to Salt Lake where her health briefly improved before she died on Monday morning. Mrs Barry was forty years old. The bereaved husband and family are consoled in their sorrow.
Shortly before 2 o clock this morning two men tried to break into the 12th ward store at Fourth East and Second South Streets. Superintendent E Woodford woke, challenged them, and they fled. They seemed to think the building unguarded, as only a wooden button barred a wall trap.
John T Qaixe Special Commissioner of the Third Judicial District announces abstracts of service for juror and witness fees in territorial criminal cases for 1878 have been revised and deposited with the Territorial Auditor. Warrants issued for those found legal under Territory law. Savy Lake City dated June 5th, 1880.
Deputy Marschal Jones of Matad Isin Ogden takes the prisoner to Boise for a five year term. The manacled inmate, previously linked to a Black foot shooting attempt on Mr. Keeney, will start his imprisonment today.
The Deseret News reports the death of Sister Mary Smithiey Kimball wife of the late President Heber Kimball. She had suffered dropsy for years but was improving when death came unexpectedly. Funeral will be Thursday morning at 7 o clock in Farmers Ward Schoolhouse. Our condolences to the family.
The Herald reports 20009 dollars appropriated to the Jordan and Salt Lake City canal with the first district court resuming Friday. A man who fell from a streetcar and was injured yesterday died at 5 am. Salt Lake authorities address stray animal issue with many cows sent to the pound.
The Provo Enquirer reports two boys William Robert George Scott saw a creature in Utah Lake on the day they swam. The animal, described as a roaring four legged beast with an 18 inch wide mouth, swam toward shore then vanished inland as the youths fled home. Parents believe the boys' fear confirms the sighting.
The Tribune publishes a claimed 1879 letter from General Garfield responding to a Salt Lake City woman. He welcomes the Supreme Court Reynolds decision and supports enforcing the anti polygamy act, while noting retroactive legislation is a difficult question but favoring future enforcement. A. G. AnFisty.
Davis County case centers on Frank Dally and Duncan Ist rence examined before Joel Parish in Centreville. Henry S. Dales testified property proof and J Sammon of Hooper spoke as Daly offered to sell two horses. G Belnap, constable, found the horses. They were committed for trial and jailed pending bonds. Lawrence laments his degraded condition. Belnap praised for prompt arrest. Two or eight horses reportedly stolen.
Messrs Joweth and Manson edited this morning by C. 7. R.Re TM California with the carlo French and Spanish Merino. They will stay two weeks in this place at a small charge. The animals are noted specimens of the ovine species and are shown to friends interested in the breeding of valuable sheep.
Fragmentary obituary note for a person aged 77 years and several months, listing parentage John and Be and indicating a Wakefield or Yorkshine area. Details are incomplete, with garbled phrasing and missing dates.
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