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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1880
Page
2
The Greenback Labor party at Wgden Junction on Saturday February 27, 1880 announced its presidential ticket Stephen D. Dillaye of New Jersey for president and B J Chambers of Texas for vice president.
The Atlantic Monthly offers three chapters of Mr. Trotelle’s The Undiscovered Country, opening chapters of The Stillwater Tragedy by T. B. Aldrich, and Clary’s Trials by Rose Terry Cooke. It also features A Canterbury Pilgrimage, White’s The Lost Occasion, Whittier poem, verses for a letter by Sarah Q. Jewett, Jackson administration anecdotes, reviews, and more, in an exceptionally strong issue.
The article extols juvenile literature as essential and warns against demoralizing dime novels. It recommends the Philadelphia firm Jas Elverson and its Golden Days weekly, noting 28 full pages with engaging material for $3 a year, affordable for families seeking wholesome content.
Brick Poutroy argues against worship of wealth under the heading A Dawn of Liberty. He contends horses earn low wages for owners while a man bears divine value beyond money and calls for a peaceful revolution through the ballot to restore workers rights and curb concentration of wealth.
Mr Ben Rich, long employed at the Ogden Co op store, plans to start his own business with a general stock of merchandise, opening around the first of next month. He has many friends in the area who will likely support the venture, and the Junction wishes him long life and prosperity.
W. L. Winrox of Oakland Lynn County Kansas reports his ten year old son suffered a scrofulous tumor in the head since infancy. He states that six bottles of your preparation cured the child, claiming physicians failed to help and praising Sarsaparitra DaNpeion axo Jootos or Parasarum.
A critical survey of British politics argues Beaconsfield's government holds a strong position after Berlin and imperial policy wins. It notes Liberal setbacks in Sheffield, Southwark, and Liverpool and worries over opposition disunity and a complex Irish question. The piece predicts a closely contested national contest shaped by foreign policy and internal reform.
The piece notes the Liberal party's rise as aligned with the era's progressive spirit and a peaceful path for Europe while Britain faces choices beyond corn and potatoes for the starving masses. It praises a thirty million nation settling major administrative questions at the ballot box instead of war.
A proposed Central School plan in Ogden outlines a three or four instructor branch system with a rector at the top. The aim is improved attainment by keeping each branch taught by a single expert, reducing confusion and ensuring thorough, life‑long learning.
Advertises Dr Mintie’s English Dandelion and Nephreticum as effective remedies for kidney and bladder issues, liver derangements, biliousness, dyspepsia, and nervous debility. Claims safety and dramatic results with drugs sold by Wm Driver & Son and LW McNutt in Ogden and Dr Mintie Co in San Francisco.
A man arrived from the east posing as an A P R R detective and hoodwinked locals into credit. Sheriff Brown shadowed him and, with a prison visit and a staged pass, helped trap the con man and uncover a massive robbery scheme at its core.
The Bearer Watchman reports James Marshal of Sevier River country has removed hides from over sixty cattle in winter and they still die. He fears others may perish as a severe cold spell since January 2 has driven temperatures to 10 below zero and around 7 below on the 11th and 12th, the worst in memory.
The Church in England announces changes in branch leadership. George Crane moves from Newcastle to preside over the Liverpool Conference. Peter Raid, previously traveling elder in Newcastle, will preside there. Young, formerly traveling elder in Leeds, presides Leeds. Henry Margetts from Manchester becomes Sheffield president. Oscar F. Hunter, formerly traveling elder in Norwich, appears in Norwich duties.
From Idaho World reports Messrs. J. C. Fox and George Parody arriving from Bonanza City after a six day snow thorn journey via Cape Horn and Banner. They note four and a half feet of snow on the flat at Bonanza City seven feet at Cape Horn and twelve feet at lakes head Deadman canyon. two and a half feet on Payette hills. Multiple snow slides observed in Deadman canyon Warm Spring creek and along the Payette.
J C Rich, a former Idaho legislator, has bought a printing outfit including a job office and plans to publish a newspaper soon in a southern Idaho Territory town. The paper will be Democratic, reflecting Rich's political stance, and aims to succeed in the region.
Teformation Wanted Mrs Walton of 7 Back Duke Street Barrow In Furness Lancashire seeks her brother in law David Turner who left Stanfld Mill near Leeds for the United States and was last heard from in Utah Also seeks Samuel Alcock who left Stockport for Utah with his mother about 1854.6 Readers may write to lawyer Bragg Cheedle Staffordshire England for possible information and advantage.
Four prospectors John Cox J I Job Pat Bell and J N Young located a claim on Winnemucca Mountain west of town The ledge crops over 40 feet wide and ore differs from any prior finds A ore assay by David VanLenney shows yield of 81886 50 per ton with 262 74 dollars in silver and 1623 76 dollars in gold
M. De Lesseps and family had breakfast at the Union Depot Hotel and traveled east. Mr. H A Varnell, representing T J West & Co of Cincinnati, and his wife are at the Commercial. Mr A C Smith and wife also at the Commercial. he is known in Ogden as Omaha’s commercial representative.
Judge Emerson appeared in Ogden yesterday and will soon live there, occupying Mr. T. J. Stayner’s Pearl Street house. The location is described as desirable with a commodious, well appointed home and well kept grounds, ending the difficulty.
A pigeon shooting match is set for Friday at the Driving Park between Joseph Wright and Thomas Topley. Wright shoots at 20 birds and Topley at 21, with likely 25 yards and stakes of $20 per bird. A sweep stakes contest may follow.
The letter notes Ex Governor Emery arrived in Ogden and spoke favorably about locating there. He appeared in excellent health and met with residents, who welcomed the idea of his settlement in Ogden.
Evanston Wyoming editor Mr Wim T Shaffer of the Uinta Chieftain called this morning. He is surveying the country and believes there may be places better suited than the elevated Rocky Mountain spots. He was glad to visit.
A newly issued monthly titled Anti Polygamy Standard is described as eight pages with four columns per page. Published by the Anti Polygamy Society of Utah it costs $1 per year and signals ambitious aims to rival the Anti Slavery Standard though the editor doubts lasting impact given limited reach and current public sentiment margins.
Workers tear down and straighten the site opposite the present store, preparing for a three story masonry structure. The coming building promises to showcase enterprise and thrift and lift the city’s appearance as construction advances.
The writer records a remarkably quiet yesterday with scant street activity and light business, noting stillness in dress and even leaves on trees seeming lifeless. It remains unclear what caused the unusual calm, described as a gentle, balmy quietude.
Da OC of Gallatix Missouri writes that he sold Saksa PAR LLd for over a year and used it in his family. He reports it gave better satisfaction than any other medicine for blood and liver ailments.
The editor defends a single price for subscriptions, noting no rebates or extra charges, despite higher printing costs. The paper claims consistency, affordability, and aim to deliver a reliable, wide awake issue at the lowest living rates.
Circular from Salt Lake papers notes census enumerator appointments require applicants to submit a handwritten form with birth and residence details, postal address, education and work history, offices held, and present occupation. The supervisor urges timely compliance to remain considered.
The Idahoan touts Idaho's capital as a thriving metropolis with stable population, improved homes, orderly streets, flourishing orchards, shaded forests, rising education and culture, stronger religious reverence, and cleaner public morals under the Majesman and Republicans, amid shifting weather and party positions.
An incomplete OCR fragment from a historical page shows garbled lines and stray phrases. It mentions column numbers and a reader’s suggestions, with references to a foreman, puzzles, and an electoral corps. The text is largely unreadable but implies a local notice or column item.
Despite deep snow, initiatory steps are taken to speed mine operations adjacent to Ogden. Work planned includes breaking trails, building quarters for crews, and storing supplies as mining teams push forward without delay.
In a libel matter filed on March 23, the complainant Tolin Reeve accuses Rev J L Alliogly as respondent with the case brought before the court in Ogden. The article notes the names and action but provides limited details.
Mr. John Reeve Utah Central Railroad agent sues M. Gillogly for libel after a January Dispatch attack. Reeve seeks damages and argues public interest in courts deciding if such insults by a private party are permissible. Both men of stature, with counsel lined up, and the case aims to test editorial limits.
The ceremony was performed by Winslow Farr at Mrs. Martha A West's residence on Fourth Street. Attendees included many friends and relatives who offered gifts such as silver spoons and china ware. Guests enjoyed a social gathering with ample hospitality and well wishes for the newlyweds.
Residents report a man named Kilk Harris targeting Mohave County towns including Mineral Park and junction areas. He has collected about 75 dollars via subscriptions and continues fraudulent activity, with telegraph wires limited. Authorities seek information to intercept Harris as he reportedly traveled toward Nevada and St Louis via Rio.
In Salt Lake the village below launches a new amusement feature a hare and hound race promoters the Olympic club. Wheeler and Rogers named hares Reed leads the hounds Waite whip-in. Start from the clubroom on State roads hares may run any direction the grand home run along South Temple Street to the State road thence straight to the starting point. Jostin & Park offer a gold badge to the first hound catching a hare Leysbérg will present a silver badge if no hare is caught.
A historical plea defends the hard pressed local reporter facing the runaway season and disasters. It argues reporters chase incidents to fill space, endure harsh scrutiny, and deserve leniency for risk and relentless labor. The piece extols the reporter as a battered but essential observer.
A free booklet of nearly 100 octavo pages by Dr. E. B. Foer offers notes on scrofula breath ing organs and diseases of men and women. It covers aches and pains heart troubles and many curing disorders with evidence of curability. Sent for three cent stamp to Murray Hill Pub Co 129 E 28th Street New York.
A local seller advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer as a cure for indigestion sour stomach liver complaint and constipation. The 75 cent remedy is promoted by W McNutt & Co wholesale and retail druggists O C Ormsby Logan.
On Wednesday March 25 in Ogden City the Rev James L Gillogly officiated the marriage of Rachel A daughter of Danl Gamble Esq to W Scots Hubbard Esq. Also in Ogden City on March 24 in the evening Winslow Farr Esq united Jennie West daughter of the late Bishop Chauncey West and Martha West to Charles A Nelson son of Datd and Elizabeth Nelson.
In Ogden on March 19 1980 to the wife of B J Orth a fine boy and mother reported doing well in a listed birth. Another note from Ogden on March 23 shows a wife of vdashiye Rack han giving birth to a son weighing twelve pounds with both mother and child well.
Mary Hunt of Oxford Idaho died March 19 1880 from pneumonia aged 45 born Norfolk England December 22 1834 baptized LDS 1853 emigrated to Utah 1888 left many friends. Robert Watts of South Weber Davis Co died March 24 1880 aged 78 born September 5 1801 near Jamestown Virginia funeral tomorrow at 1 pm at the deceased residence.
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