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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1879
Page
2
The piece argues that Democrats press restoration and oppose Reconstruction, framing Republicans as clinging to failed policies. It urges immediate action in Congress to finalize restoration, while predicting political risks and praising decisive Democratic moves.
Salt Lake business scene reads as turmoil as Nollister refuses to re sign the secretaryship. Local reports note the veteran official rarely dies and never resigns, prompting renewed pressure from Tre ITerald. The dispute unsettles Board of Trade operations and agenda.
A reply from Mr. Rice of North Ogden will be printed in the next issue but is crowded out of this edition.
A editorial argues railroads and allied services should be fostered and regulated, not crushed by anti monopoly fervor. It urges balanced public oversight, warns against crushing useful enterprise, and calls for reasonable expansion while checking unjust tariffs and charters.
Wallace of Pennsylvania will head the Teller Committee, with a Democratic majority. Teller hints the body’s reports to the Senate will be materially changed as a result of this leadership and composition shift.
Readers are told that Tuk Desxocnats and Republicans call for a short session with Greenbackers in agreement and the public preferring a brief, limited legislature though there is skepticism about how long it will last.
Tay and Fenewas funeral services for nearly all the deceased actors are held at the Little Church around the Corner in New York New York. Childs A M often contributes elegant poetry at such occasions and is noted for bringing tranquility to these gatherings.
A Chronicle essay argues Congress cannot simply declare any currency legal tender. It asserts a stable national currency must be trusted domestically and abroad, and that paper representations, contracts, and civilization require flexible value representation beyond metal coins. The writer criticizes advocates of a barbarous metal standard.
A critical jab at Mr. Gorham of California during his Senate secretary tenure. The piece condemns officeholders who serve personal aims, calls for his removal, and urges candidates to devote talents to the public good over factional interests.
Anxanzas 15 returns to its normal condition as the shooting season opens. The article notes a calm start with expectations for steady activity and typical schedules resuming after disruptions.
Exsis aye Rowell signed articles of agreement and will begin a pedestrian race on the 16th of June. Ennis will probably loserunning against a rowel is equivalent to kicking against the pricka.
A poor widow from Brigham City reports a double red shawl lost last week on the road between Not Springs Weber County and Kaysville Davis County. The finder is asked to return the shawl to this office or send it to Christina Anderson care of I C Nielson Brigham City Box Elder Co Utah to claim a reward.
The boy formerly under Marshal Brown’s care was reclaimed by relatives last evening. A description was sent to Mr. William Watton of Logan, who traveled to locate the youngster and confirmed the man’s brother.
A group of Ogden business men request the repeat of Nathan Pollok's lecture on Ingersollism for Sunday evening. A reply from Pollok confirms appraisal, noting no engagement for the evening and willingness to speak.
A movement to establish a colony in the Market Lake area of Idaho Territory is led by Jno HR Paul. A spacious tract east of the lake between it and the Rocky Mountains offers abundant water, a level terrain, and a favorable climate comparable to Cache Valley. The land is noted as excellent grazing country with year round stock viability.
The Millennial Star lists Etdera members released to return home. Chas Nibley from the office business department. Warren Smyth from London conference presidency. Wmn Burton from Birmingham conference presidency. Royal Young from Newcastle and Durham. Walter Beatie from Leeds. D Jacobs from Norwich. Erastus McIntire from Bristol. M B Wheelwright from traveling Elder in Sheffield. W D Majors from traveling Elder in Bristol.
A colored animal with a dark gray eye broke loose on Fourth Street yesterday morning. Two frightened men tried to restrain it as both horses careered toward the sidewalk. Passersby, including females who mounted hay stacks, watched in fear before the creatures subsided at a picket fence gate. The harness will recover.
The theatre was well attended with a full house. Suttons gave a sedate rendition of Seth Swap and Miss Cogswell excelled as Miralda. Stonehouse also performed well as Pedro while Taylor and the Misses Rowling received praise. The overall performance was a success.
Phil Margetts of Salt Jake has leased the Ogden theatre for the Conference season and will present country attractions. He secured Mike Cognwell and Mr. Sutton to perform, promising acts beyond the ordinary. The venture, with Phil, aims for abundant success.
City Council convened last evening in regular session and settled several matters. Committees reported on a sewer project and petitions from saloonkeepers and barkeepers, with numerous issues discussed. Proceedings were lengthy and will be published in full tomorrow morning.
The celebrated Allen Sisters, praised by eastern papers, will visit before their San Francisco revival. They perform with their father Professor J Allen reading the orchestra. They appear for one night only, so attendance is urged for the Tuesday performance.
Ogden merchants J W McNutt & Co promote Annsca healing salve claiming relief for sores cuts burns bruises frost bites piles and eye troubles as a universal remedy endorsed by physicians with a rivalless product.
The Ogden City Council met March 21 1879 with Mayor L J Herrick presiding. Petitions on runners at depots noise fuel licenses barbers Sunday hours and liquor taxes were debated. A sewer drain plan from Fifth and Main to Wall Street was adopted and restrictions on liquor licenses and youth drinking were debated for future ordinance.
In the Third District Court on Friday afternoon Chief Justice Schaeffer presided over multiple matters. Trials and motions included Kerr vs Gisborn continued by convent and Cotton vs Tasker with trial by jury expressly waived. Intervenors motions in Fox ta Sawyer et al set aside default and vacate decree, judgment stayed pending intervention. Pinedo vs Nelson with demurrer confessed and withdrawn costs taxed against intervenor. Miller vs Synors settled and dismissed with costs. Ball vs Tiernan trial by jury. judgments on pleadings overruled. Court adjourned to Saturday at 10.
The report was accepted and the committee on municipal laws was directed to draft an ordinance reflecting the reports. The street committee gained time to report on opening the street along the front of W S R Stowell's firm to the south corporate line per Leafitt petition. Public labor bills were approved. Council adjourned to April 4 1878 at City Hall two o'clock.
Tonight in the Ogden Tabernacle R Nathan Pollock repeats his lecture on truth and belief. The piece praises Pollock's eloquence and urges a crowded audience of intelligent readers to hear his arguments, noting no theological references offend the sensitive and suggesting this may be his last appearance in the city.
The season opener on Liberty square drew a large crowd as Willard met Ogden. The ninth and tenth innings both ended tied at 23 runs each, and Ogden was declared the winner after Willard declined to continue the game.
Yesterday afternoon on the State road south of Salt Lake City a pigeon shooting match had twenty one birds for each shooter. Patterson killed eighteen while Addams tallied sixteen giving Patterson a two bird victory.
The Enquirer quotes a correspondent alleging an attempted grave robbery at American Fork Cemetery. Sexton Alexander Adamson was summoned by a masked man in a cloak who offered ten then fifteen dollars to assist. the grave of James Chipman’s wife was found dug halfway the next morning. The suspect spoke softly and remained unrecognized.
The Ogden shooting club issues a challenge to Salt Lake and Corinne clubs to send three shooters from each club to Ogden in April. The match will use Wasatch rules with 15 birds, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, and a $100 stake from each club. The club with the best score wins the stake. the lowest score pays for the medals. The challenge remains open until the 29th inst, J W McNorz Sooty.
A reportedly intoxicated man, four feet four inches tall in stockings, grabbed a country boy carrying a bundle home, dragged him a half block, and smashed a dozen eggs in a public mishap, leaving the culprit soaked and remorseful after the passer-by intervened.
Saturday sessions of the Third District Court presided by Chief Justice Schaeffer featured multiple actions. Verdict for plaintiffs in W. C. Miller & Co. v. Mrs C F Stevenson for 82.07. Cases including Henry Collitts v. Joseph Marion and Gust Kennedy v. Lewis & Co. discussed. others continued or dismissed. Court adjourned until Monday at 9:30 AM.
A large gathering of friends and Metho dist Episcopal Church members surprised Judge H. Ke Williams at his home. Led by pastor Skewes they celebrated with a hearty lively party featuring food and humor and left all content.
A Salt Lake City youth named Poreher was found wandering in a deranged state and jailed for safe keeping. He is unable to speak coherently and spouts improbable stories. His family and friends fear for him as neighbors arrange contact with Salt Lake authorities to locate his home.
The city council moved to survey the proper sewer route under Mr. A. West. The community expressed gratitude for the council's action and work on the drainage project is expected to begin soon with excavation to follow.
In the First District Court on Moiday Judge Emerson sentenced four criminals to terms at hard labor in the Utah penitentiary. J Treck leton received two years for receiving stolen ore. Edwin P. Mowor was jailed one year for grand larceny. Joseph Riddle and Jesse Penney each got one year for burglary.
Notice to Sunday School Superintendents and assistants calling the S S U meeting next Saturday at the Court House at 11 a m. All are invited to attend.
A letter from Lene t Kansas dated July 13 1878 touts Allan's Anti Fat as a remedy for obesity with no weakness. Claims seven pounds lost in one week and cites Botanzo Mxwhcixx Co Buffalo New York as seller.
Judge Tilford delivered a lecture at Cone Congregational Church on Shakespeare and the English stage. He argued Shakespeare life details are scarce, praised the poet’s universality, and noted Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as central to the play’s drama.
A poem expresses anti Chinese sentiment highlighting fears of immigration, labor competition, and calls for limits on Chinese entry. It riffs on mistreatment, tax and law, and urges removal of Chinese people from the country. The verse echoes broader xenophobic currents in the era.
Two brief notices report deaths in 1879. May in Kaysville Davis County notes Mate geret Llewelyn wife of Wadfayr aged 24 dies in childbirth. January in Whitwick marks Vannah Fewks baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and dies in faith.
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