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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1880
Page
2
In Macox Georgia a woman bought a stamp at the post office and had a boy lick it to affix the stamp to her letter. She joked that she would be arrested in Maine for taking the matter too far.
A Missouri resident compared the east storm’s intensity to a white dog caught with its mouth open and turned inside out, describing how the gale overwhelmed him amid the tornadoes and hurricanes.
The Elmira Free Press questions whether David Davis could carry Rhode Island or handle opponents of his size. The piece suggests the commonwealth should be beneath his magnanimity to engage in such a challenge.
The passage humorously notes Sara Bernhardt as an antifat icon and recalls a quip by Dumas about a picture of Bernhardt with her grayhound. It highlights public jokes about her slender figure and fame as actress and sculptor in Paris.
The Gladstone government for five years spent £358,000,000 while Beaconsfield's era logged £401,000,000 for Britain. Net surpluses reached £16,960,000 under Gladstone, with Tory five year deficits near £3,500,000. Tax remissions amounted to £12,450,000 under Gladstone and £1,370,000 under his successors.
During the congressional session terminated yesterday 1 191 billa and joint resolutions were introduced in the senate, and 4 283 Lits and joint resolutions in the house of representatives. The first session totals were 773 and 2 576 respectively, for a grand total of 8 784 introduced thus far. At adjournment there remained about 800 senate measures not yet reported and about 1 400 house measures on calendars including pension and private bills with recommendations for passage.
The record traces Gareiein’s service from enlistment as colonel on December 14 1861 to entering Congress on December 7 1863. It notes actions against Humphrey Marshall in January 1862, hospital duty in summer 1862, Fitz John Porter court martial in late 1862, and congressional runs and positions through 1863.
In the World issue 1734 a fable shows a dog suing sheep for debt. The wolf and fox judge, deciding for the plaintiff who tears the sheep and shares the spoils with the judges. The allegory names Labor as defendant and Capital as plaintiff with fox and ape heads representing political parties.
A spoof piece targets Adelma von V. and her Light More Light publication. It lampoons spiritualist rhetoric by listing absurd metaphysical passages about frogs and human heart parallels, mocking credulity and sensationalism in occult scares.
The piece outlines a clash within Utah Territory Republicans and Democrats over central committees and delegation to Chicago and Cincinnati. It contrasts self appointed factions with broad party power, notes Salt Lake City conventions, and questions Judge Rosborough's timing and A. L. Campbell's Cincinnati appointment.
The Chicago News denounces James A. Garfield over eighteen years in Congress. It accuses him of supporting corrupt schemes with the Crédit Mobilier ring, taking $5,000 from De Golyer & McClellan, boxing out rivals, and pressuring public works. It condemns his civil service violations and questions his fitness for the presidency.
A six year old boy, Samuel Faddies, was killed when a CP switch engine ran over him near First Street. Eyewitnesses report he may have attempted to climb the moving engine. others doubt this, but the sister said he mimicked yard workers. An inquest returned a coroner’s verdict blaming the accident on the engine’s movement and lack of time to react. The funeral was held today with large attendance.
Tuk Jury Adgadie highlights Indiscov ered Country with its Shakerife scenes and spiritualism. The Stillwater Tragedy brief describes a forceful strike and closer paths for its leads. Richard Grant White revisits King Lear, while Dr Angell adds a fourth Hunt Reminiscences chapter.
The Junction subscribers are warned that Jas England now handles the Semi-Weekly Tumorion subscriptions and payments should be settled with him or the office before November. England will tour Weber Bear Lake and Cache Valley to meet subscribers who are urged to pay in full to protect interests of subscribers and the agency.
Elder W C Staines in New York states European Latter day Saints migration to the United States will rise this season. He notes 40 new missionaries abroad and about 100 proselytizers in Europe aiding converts, with settlements outside Utah due to high land prices. Funds are sent to Salt Lake City and distributed to support transport and arrivals, including a $10 000 payment to the Union Pacific for a large party and its effects.
Fragmentary note mentions Pure Alcohol at Wade's Foxe Mor Petras with unclear context and missing details.
Silent at the terminal of the U. and NLR 12 as freight piles await delivery. Weathered workers and idle locomotives reflect a quiet scene amid the rail hub's routine activity.
A man described as a short, dark complexioned colored individual visited Judge Smith on Third Street last Thursday seeking work. He allegedly left with a spade to dig water tanks and later stole Mrs. Anderson’s gold watch chain breast-pin and bracelet from a drawer, possibly while posing as a worker. The description notes a five foot tall, smooth-faced talker in a dark hat, speckled coat and overshoes. The family hopes for the thief’s capture and property return.
Ida Jane Ford age seven, led her baby brother across a bridge on Eighth street. He fell into a creek ditch but she plunged in, carried downstream, and restored him to the bank unharmed aside from soaking. Two children later fell into a slough at Sixth and Eighth and were saved. residents urge a sturdy bridge to cover the dangerous spot.
Officer Smith arrested two colored individuals on the 3 40 Utah Central train who were taken to the city jail. They are suspected of four break ins in the past four days, including houses of Myers Brown Woods, and items stolen include two gold watches with chains two earrings and other valuables. Their examination is set for this morning.
Between ten last ovens ing and four this morning a wooden fort was built in the middle of Fifth Street near McCarty's saloon. Ties from a street project were used with lumber and empty kegs, and a plank stood as a flagstaff bearing a chalked message. The act obstructs the street and arouses concern over hoodlumism among Ogden residents.
Officers Pindock and Keyes arrested a man from the depot found in a fearful state of intoxication. He will have until 7 o clock tonight to sober up before appearing before his superior.
Mr Hall of the Utah and Northern railroad construction train died after a horse accident near Red Rock Montana. He fell twenty five feet from a cliff and struck his temple, the concussion causing death within hours. He was a respected, enterprising man and his loss is deeply lamented by associates.
The reform club gave an entertainment last evening to a crowded, orderly audience. Judge Smith acted as master of ceremonies. The event was a decided success and satisfied all. A benefit for the Ogden and Fourth Ward Brass Band was announced for two weeks hence, with admission set at twenty five cents.
Last night a band performing for a party sought to dine at Father Mary's on Fifth Street but had no funds. After consuming drinks they faced no payment, yet Father M advanced the bill and kept them under watch with a metaphorical shotgun. Eventually the bill was settled and the musicians left content, while Al and the old gentleman who managed the night smiled quietly at the memory.
Yesterday morning in Salt Lake City, the habitual drunkard known as Fanny Fulberide was arrested for the five hundred seventy fifth time in two years. She sobered after a siesta, then faced a trial and received a fourth interest in one city cell for eight days. Police announce the offer to reclaim her for property and advertisement payment. The morning docket also included George Nicholas and Fred Wadman charged with shooting a dog on Fifth Street. case postponed to Saturday at 9.
Ogden horse Major King arrives in Salt Lake in fine condition for the big Friday race. Mary Emery and Country Taun train steadily, with each owner confident their steed is the boss. Officials expect a large crowd in Salt Lake City and anticipate a premier racing event unseen there in years.
Last evening near dusk Mr Sanford driving the horse named Challenge Black Hawk rode south on Main street toward the Tabernacle. The horse became frightened and bolted. Sanford kept his seat and regained control near Fifth Street. The sulky was sprung but no injuries or damage occurred to rider or horse. Sanford recovered his hat.
A humorous item notes a Weber County suitor who bases his courtship on the claim that his mother was a female. The piece playfully questions the suitor to act more manly and better honor the maternal side.
The piece describes a jackknife engraving portraying a party in transit from the Reef to Beaver to pursue a libel suit recently filed against the Miner. The scene is printed on heavy Vanilla paper with a rough wood engraving and a mule’s ears viewed in perspective.
The Salt Lake Herald reports Arthurs faced trial for assault on Saturday night. The proceeding was held behind closed doors and lasted the day. Arthurs sustained a gory head injury and was found guilty, fined $20 and bound over in 200 to keep the peace for six months.
Robert Faddis, big father of the little fellow who met with his fearful death near the depot on Monday, and family went east this morning. They will take residence at Coalville. Tred Grant, son of ex President U.S. Grant, came in from the west this morning and took the U F train for the east.
The Deseret News notes recent arrests in Tuesx area with officers expressing satisfaction. It cites Duartes Wescu improving local highway and mentions Zion's Musical Society at Calder's farm and Twelfth Ward choir picnic in City Creek canyon. Richmond Libby Mining Co plans ore shipment pending new works nearby. Dodge's free exhibit draws city schoolchildren as Blackspyrth's Dream ends.
From Malad City Mr D J Jones reports a prosperous peaceful town with dry weather and delayed crops but strong effort toward a good harvest. Health is good with measles the only minor illness, and he foresees a broad revival of business as Utah and Northern Idaho traffic increases.
A Provo Enquirer report says a young son of a section boss named Gralanmet died after being struck by a freight train while playing near the tracks. The child was buried in ice and sent to Salt Lake City for a coffin. officials call the death purely accidental.
A local warning urges parents near railroad lines to keep children away from CGP yard trains after persistent risky behavior by youngsters. It notes trains move constantly and presses for action to stop children diving for coal and playing on moving equipment, stressing officer and worker vigilance.
Saturday night between eleven and twelve a burglary was attempted at Mr. Bean's meat shop in Wig. The proprietor, awakened by the noise, confronted a thief who crawled through the trapdoor. Bean struck him with a club after a hissed demand for a steak. The burglar cried out and then fled with a companion outside, vanishing before police could pursue.
Major Wilkes informs the Thouse that the Utah Eastern is advancing rapidly from Coalville Kimball's a distance of eighteen miles with seventy five teams and about two hundred men grading. The company plans to reach the Park by August first and have cars running by the fifteenth. They contracted for two locomotives and twenty five cars from the Central Pacific. Four hundred stockholders are involved. Excellent engineering is noted and the road is regarded a success.
The Tribune argues that July celebrations should showcase a strong public display and asserts the Constitution grants arms bearing to every citizen. It laments Utah residents being denied this right by a recent acting governor and suggests restoring the privilege could fuel a historic statewide celebration.
Mr. Fred Jones from Malad City visits the Malad branch of Z's C. N.I. to buy for the local operation. He appears well and pleased with rapid progress in buildings and business. G. W. Hitchcock, railroad general passenger agent, left this morning in a special car for Jas. Flood.
The Ogden Shooting Club reopens with a fine squad and a match set for Thursday. Mears Chapman and Butler will face McNutt and Giles with a ten dollar entrance fee. The winners take the pat and the losers pay for the birds.
An advertisement promotes a nearly hundred page work by E. B. Foors claiming cures for scrofula, diseases of breathing organs, women’s ailments, aches and pains, and various other chronic diseases. Offered for three cents via mail from Menxay Hite Pom Cox No. 129 E. 28th Street New York.
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