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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1880
Page
2
Ogden City Utah Territory post office entry for Satter listed as second class matter on June 23 1880 with Wednesday date line and cataloging note.
A period piece argues for balancing self interest with public welfare. It cites the need to cultivate cotton, silk, wool, and mulberry crops in Utah, urging broader agriculture and home industry to keep wealth local and reduce reliance on mining. It extols thrift, charity ordered at home, and self-reliant production.
Jas England now handles Semi-Weekly Jouches subscriptions and is responsible to the company for all payments. Subscribers in Weber, Bear Lake and Cache Valley will be visited by Mr England and urged to settle before November first. This action serves subscribers, the company, and Mr England. Junction Patrixa Ass.
A gossiping note describes a spiritual séance where a lady medium claims to constrain the ghost within a cabinet. As the ghost appears to roam, a spectator cries there is a rat by the ghost, breaking the illusion and causing the ghost to flee.
Four freshmen at Elmira College contribute weekly installments to a continuing tale. Each girl signs her initials to the chapters she writes, creating a collective, maudlin and imperfectly phrased serial in the local Allegany county paper.
Charles Ledwell of Jefferson Ohio sought reconciliation after a divorce. He visited his wife at week’s end and begged her to remarry. She attacked him with a club as he knelt, fracturing his skull in a dramatic domestic fracas.
A 12 year old girl, Tila Colsten, was stung near bee hives in New Point Indiana. The sting caused her face to turn black and she died the next day from the effects. The incident serves as a warning about bee stings.
A Philadelphia Times Washington correspondent recalls Cervantes noting that merit alone may fail to win favor while fortune or chance can lift some to prominence without effort. The reflection contrasts persistence with abrupt ascent and suggests fortune matters as much as merit in political success.
The article reports General Grant and his son Fred at a recent city reunion. Mrs. Grant appears aged and worn, with sunburnt skin and impaired vision, yet described as lovely in disposition. She wears a slate dress, plain bonnet, and drab veil, with large buttons as a notable feature.
Mr. David Dalz adopts a plan to secure his two children by selecting two year old pure bred heifers and placing them in a cattle increase trust. He maintains the stock until the children reach age five and estimates a future herd of about 2,097 heads, valued at roughly $20 per head, totaling about $62,910.
A July issue comments on the term gents as a weak abbreviation of gentlemen used by a New York clothier. It argues that while some contractions are acceptable, gents degrades the word’s dignity and is an arbitrary form not paralleled by ventlemens, noting that gentlemans and pantaloony illustrate uneven pruning by speakers. The piece toys with the idea that true refinement would preserve meaning rather than casual shorthand.
Ad warns that a German Elixir claimed to cure croup and throat diseases is deadly. It cites fatalities among children in Vallejo Dixon Beaver Utah and other towns from a sedative medicine promoted by its owner. The notice urges buyers to seek the genuine product bearing the Prussian coat of arms and Dr Kaiser signature.
A polemical opinion denounces Chinese labor and influence across the Pacific states. It claims Chinese labor harms white workers, drives women from honest work, and taints local commerce. It highlights opium dens and illicit vegetable peddling as specific vices, urging authorities to curb unlicensed traffic.
An advertisement touts Dr Mintle’s medicines including Nephraticum for kidney and bladder issues and English Dandelion Pills for liver and digestion. It promotes Mintle’s Vital Rustoran Tive for nervous debility and youthful excess effects, claiming safe, non quack therapy with high cure claims and multiple outlets in Ogden and San Francisco.
An inquest in Ogden, Weber County, reports R V Bonner a former Evanston cook died of heart disease around 4 a m on June 18 1880 at Fanny Payne’s residence. The deceased was found near an outhouse and coroner jurors concluded death resulted from heart disease with no violence.
The document lists resignations and new appointments across UK conferences. Evac Wride resigns as Welsh conference president due to family sickness. Hugh Findlay leaves Glasgow, Henry Ramp ton leaves Nottingham, Wm Barnes leaves Manchester. David C Dunbar and Scar F Winter assume Glasgow and Nottingham presiding roles respectively. Joseph Ht Matthews to Welsh conference presidency, Geo 8 Grant to Norwich, Charles W Stayner traveling elder in Nottingham under Dunbar, Jan Lewia traveling elder in Glasgow, Hubert Irvine traveling elder in Dundes under A Ferguson, Hugh Watson in Manchester under J Hitler, Mark Beazer traveling elder in Bristol under E B Brain Mil. Star.
The sale drew many prominent citizens yet bidding ran hot and high with seven or eight paintings selling at ruinous prices. Troy and Pollock sold items and organizers claim all offerings went to the highest bidder. Twenty one elegant works remain for tonight's closeout.
Yesterday afternoon a fight at the Keeney House escalated after George Tyler, enraged by billiards losses and morphine use, grabbed a hatchet and struck bartender Harry Schaeffer in the wrist, cutting a deep gash and severing tendons. Tyler fled and has not been seen since.
A New York telegram reports 330 "Formons" aboard the Wisconsin along with eleven missionaries bound for Salt Lake City and other Utah areas. The group includes converts from England Wales Scotland Switzerland and Germany with many seniors and children. Passages were paid by relatives in the Mormon Church and they will be forwarded to their destination today.
The Ogden cricket club is in full swing. A Lance emigrant train arrived from the west this morning. Mr. T Crocker son of Charles Crocker vice president of Southern Pacific went east in a private car. Jack Suaw Weber County’s leading horse trader was in town with high praise for his sale, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 a team owned by David Eccles, Ogden lumber merchant, ran away after a dump board slipped. Joseph Harbertson was thrown, suffering a back and head shock but is not seriously injured. The wagon and harness were wrecked. the horses, unharmed, are being worked today.
A promotional notice offers a free booklet by E B Foor on serofuta and diseases of the breathing organs men women and nerves. The pamphlet claims many illnesses are curable and asks readers to send a three cent stamp to Munuay Winn Pop No 129 B 28th Street New York for mailing.
A Salt Lake race meet reports Countryman winning the first heat and the heat, race, and purse in 2 14, with Major King and Mary Emory also competing. The Ogden horse Countryman broke and finished behind, others also faltering, while later events featured a three heat race, a walking match, and a running race. Betting and pools drew large sums, with Grey Eagle among favorites and heavy losses reported.
A Salt Lake band tour derailed when a band wagon collided with a wagon at Main and Fourth Streets. Horses bolted, a tongue broke, rocks were displaced, and musicians were thrown onto stones but no serious injuries occurred. Instruments suffered, selling buggies resumed after the incident.
Judge Boreman of Utah Territory’s Second District returned from the east and proceeded to Salt Lake. Judge McBride’s brother and James Gamble of Western Union Telegraph Co. arrived with Boreman for the Pacific coast. J H Pychon auditor of U P RR and W G Town Evanston attorney also appeared, with Lyman Blair and family from Chicago dining at Leardaley.
County Court certified new trustees on Saturday. Logan’s fee on Wednesday was extinguished before damage occurred. A Talvati dog case before Justice Middleton was dismissed after evidence. Cahoon case motions argued in First District Court. Thomas J. Staynor admitted to citizenship. Grey Eagle sighting near Salt Lake race track noted. Warm Springs owner arranging shade to shelter 400 people tomorrow. An itinerant vendor with doubtful opera selections caused Main Street panic but collected some dimes.
Latter day Saint Levi Murdock of West Weber Weber County Utah died September 18 1879 born May 1 1794 in Vermont Luman Shurtliff recalls Murdock adoption of the faith in Warren County Indiana August 13 1840 baptism in 1840 and travel with Saints to Nauvoo Garden City and Utah where he remained a faithful member until his death Cox notes delay in publishing dates and details due to record gaps
After laboring years in New York Pennsylvania Texas and Michigan Elder Berrett reports modest gains. He notes several converts and ongoing interest amid opposition from some church groups. Welcomed back warmly by friends and community.
Ogly of this town fell from a horse after his animal trod into a ditch injuring Miss Pingree and others while a company of young ladies watched on the sidewalk. The rider apologized but the event is described as reprehensible carelessness.
Ingenious Devlee, Mr B Morrin of this city, unveils a new house moving device. Four corner rollers run in a collar bolted to the sill, drawn by horses without stopping to relocate rollers. The scheme promises efficiency and cost savings, inviting all with moving needs to contact him.
A public notice cites law forbidding stealing or diverting irrigation water. It reiterates the fifth section of the 1880 act on recording vested rights and penalties for tampering with canals ditches or dams. The message urges residents to respect allocated water, emphasizing fair distribution for all.
A pleasant gathering at the home of Kon F D Richards celebrated the flat birthday of Mr F S Wekards Weber county prosecuting attorney. Attendees praised Richards family social and professional welfare and extended cordial wishes for his continued success.
The Jeralé notes the UP branch line cross sectioned to Savis ville between Coalville and Wanship as engineers seek a route into the Park. They may avoid Silver Creek Canyon near Utah Eastern and consider crossing the mountains north of Wauship. Stakes cross the other line at several points. completion of the grading to Grass Creek is expected this week.
A reportedly distressed woman appeared at the depot with two men and was later found near the river. An officer separated the woman from the group and escorted her to town for safe keeping.
Died notices from Huntsville and Wymondham report deaths of Hans Peter Lust Diana Cushing and Lanch lan McFadyen plus John Hardwick and others. The fragmented text lists birth dates baptism notes and locations including Kilfinichin Glaegaw Burton on Trent and references to elder ordination and church roles.
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