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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1880
Page
2
In Ogden Junction May 1 1880 the Loxpox Times endorses Grant for a position while suggesting Galena Illinois as a preferred site with a minor amendment. The notice appears in a post office registered second class matter column.
Devegate Downey of Wyoming attracts attention in Omaha and other papers as a potential 1884 presidential hopeful with the former Michigan singer named as running mate.
Anthracite coalfields have lately been discovered in Switzerland, a find of immense value to the country which has previously depended on imported fuel to power its many factories.
SwitzERLanp Pars her eighty consular agents abroad about $14 500 a year. This comes from a democratic constitution administration and people. Our republican officials, half of whom are sinecures, want monarchial salatios.
Tienny Warp Bescuer, a Plymouth Church pastor in Brooklyn,confesses a moment of self awareness after indulging in a fricandeau and wine. He claims readers know less about him than Mrs. E T perhaps.
Dexis Kearsey in the house of correction, Charles De Young in the grave, young Kalloch in jail and old Kalloch in Coventry. The text argues imprisonment of scandalmongers could restore peace and order and revive golden days of lawful business in the city.
Watchman column on Signs of the Times invites readers to interpret celestial movements with faith while avoiding endorsement. The piece notes a heedless generation may miss the signs yet acknowledges value in reflecting on the correspondent’s remarks.
Dr. Fort a Paris anatomy professor urges prolonged artificial respiration in alleged asphyxia cases. He recalls reviving a three year old child buried for hours and a drowned person left under water ten minutes, claiming vitality was restored by extended method. What may our medical friends?
The piece notes Joece Frero of the U S Supreme Court gaining prestige in the west and south with strong Democratic support in Oregon and other regions. It suggests no clear rival to Frero, though Tilden remains closely connected, avoiding a party split. The Lynchburg Virginian quotes Col Beverly Tucker claiming Judge Field was never a Republican and praises his constitutional soundness as a potential president.
The Liberal triumph over the Conservatives is clouded by inward doubts about unity and program variety. Despite Beaconsfield’s solid Tories, Liberals split into many factions from high church orthodoxy to Bradlaugh’s radicalism, risking disunity as leaders clash over spoils.
An essay argues that the United States stands financially strong compared with Europe. It notes Europe’s high debt and war costs, praises American funding of science and industry, and predicts by 1900 the U S will owe little of Europe’s tax load and vie in global markets.
The San Francisco Argonaut edited by Frank Pixley seems adrift in the presidential dispute. It laments losing direction toward the gold fleece and federal control while critiquing Republican and Democratic candidates. It hints at Mr. Bisine or BMr. Be Washburne as Republican favorites.
The author weighs potential Democratic rivals to General Grant and notes preferences and reservations about each, including Gey Seymour Field Bayard and Tilden. They doubt Grant's nomination is likely or wise, but promise to review the position if he is nominated, and to decide the best course of action for the republic and party.
The piece accuses President Hayes of financial miserliness and alleged graft tied to the 1876 electoral fraud. It claims Hayes lived high on the Potomac while hoarding funds, citing his enlarged Fremont residence and a disputed deficit request. It alleges John Sherman aided a false fiscal estimate to avoid scandal involving Hayes.
The piece lauds Vermont Senator George F. Edmunds as a principled Republican statesman with a conscience who could block a third term for the presidency. It argues a third term risks imperialism and urges Edmunds to denounce it to prevent Grant’s Chicago nomination from collapsing the scheme.
The author argues tariff law gaps keep wood pulp taxed, harming daily and weekly newspapers. Monopolists, led by Representative Garfield, profit at publishers’ expense. Repealing the duty would restore free access and reduce costs for knowledge dissemination.
A local note recounts a horse powered treadmill trial to raise water at the new co op building. The mule Whitey balked, refused the task, and was withdrawn. Theatregoers enjoyed the eighth wonder and the dwarf act with Baron Littlefinger and Count Rosebud, last night’s performances ending tonight.
A fine brick Gothic structure 66 by 36 feet rises on a corner lot donated by D H Peery. W H Shepherd grained the pulpit as a missionary gift, and seats imitate Salt Lake City Tabernacle pattern. Local volunteers hauled gravel to create a dry walk around the building.
C N Gillett of Rockport Summit o disappeared in the city last Wednesday afternoon while on business. Friends fear he is lost, possibly mentally deranged, and may be in distress. He is tall, slender, light complexioned with a sandy beard and wore a blue and black beaver suit. Information should be sent to the captain of police or the office.
Ladleastr oo and examiners and Miss Bowring present Aplendia Stock of New and Cholea Millinery foods with Bonnets Hats Feathers Flowers Ribbons Laces and latest East novelties. They boast good workmanship and reasonable prices in their establishment at 628 Im.
A winter report argues turnips offer an unparalleled cattle feed. A Michigan farmer notes Sweet Russian turnips avoid imparting a turnip taste to butter and yield 400 to 800 bushels per acre. He endorses flat turnips for low cost and healthful benefits and mentions sweet corn as good feed for pigs and cows with stacked shocks.
Sunday afternoon at the Mingo smelter Thomas Allsop’s right arm was caught in rollers and badly smashed. Dr Benedict amputated the arm between the wrist and elbow at the injured man’s residence soon after the accident. Allsop was a bookkeeper and scribe and this injury threatens his means of support.
Capt. BR. W. Cross and his family of Des Moines Iowa passed through town yesterday en route to Ross Fork Idaho. He intends to make his future home west of the Rockies.
The Herald reports editor Mr. F Lockley will depart Salt Lake City this week to start a paper in Frisco near the Horn Silver Mine with Mr C Goodwin taking his Tribune chief editor post. Other notes touch trains, weather forecasts, local musicians, and curious public concerns.
A Wednesday daily note admits an editor’s misstep in publishing an article about an aged noble hero. A caucus formed to resolve water removal from a foundation pairing with a willing partner. Whitey performed well and the masons could begin work, prompting a public pardon request for any offense given.
The Utah Territory action confirms Ogden as the permanent court seat for Weber and four other counties. The Third District case involving R A Pidcock and Frank Cook was moved to Ogden after Governor Emery sanctioned district realignments. Legal debate centered on territorial authority and the governor’s proclamation establishing Ogden as the court location.
A Weber and Davis counties meeting at Peter Terry’s house near Ogden agreed to finish a trunk canal by October 15 running nine miles from Weber canyon to the county line. The canal will irrigation about 40 000 acres, with water shared by north and south ditch interests under a single corporation.
Justice Middleton hears Ogden City water case at 10 am with water master Doxey testifying about city ordered flames and work in Taylor's canyon since 1870. He recalls a 1874 spring rock and curb. City actions diverted water to Stephens flume. guards posted notices. further diversions observed. cross examination follows.
Special from Toquerville describes Mary Tarker a 62 year old found two miles from her home with her throat cut. She was enticed from her home last Friday and a young man named Dalton is suspected with strong circumstantial evidence. examination to-day.
Today Workyex began removing the old adobe house on Main street once used by Mayor Herrick. The disruption clears space for two new residences to rise with a far more pleasant appearance.
Officers of the Silk Association of Utah Stake met at Pres Smoot's residence to plan for silk worm manipulation this season. They urged securing eggs now before warm weather and keeping them cool, with gradual acclimation. A forthcoming sericulture tract will offer guidance. eggs and cocoons are offered for sale with prices noted, amid expectations of strong remainders and company activity in Salt Lake City and nearby areas.
An old item notes a query about Myquel and references the Sterald card and MM. Gillett. It mentions a previously published alter one C and points readers to another News source found in these columns for the fuller story.
Reported this morning a man named Carlos M. Gillett was found lifeless along Mill Creek near Neff's Mill. Deeds and land papers on his person suggest he acted in a deranged state over land matters, with family notified and an inquest held. verdict unknown.
The article advises brood sows perform best at ages two to three, with litter size increasing to the third or fourth litter if first litter occurs around one year. After four years gestation declines and pig retention worsens, so farmers aiming for general market hogs should avoid keeping brood sows beyond this period.
Fragmentary text notes a Joxerron local insulting an Ogden mule on Tuesday with regret expressed Wednesday. It quotes phrases about doing what is right and making reparation, signaling a vow to offer satisfaction or compensation in the event of insult to the elder youth, and to extend the same in a linked case.
The undersigned announce a forthcoming country guide along the Dish and Northern railroad line from Helena inclusive. It will feature town directories, advertise business notices, and be a 30 page well printed volume sold by subscription at 1.50 dollars for a single issue.
Advertises supervisor's receivers and assorted printing work in Northern Utah. Seeks early applications for plain and fancy job work and suggests binding on updated terms. Mentions Jenerion Pristixa Asst as a contact.
A fragment advertises a health pamphlet by E. B. Foot on scrofula and diseases of breeding organs and heart troubles, offering cures and instructive insights. It claims detailed cases and asks three cents to send by mail to 129 E 28th Street. Also promotes home made textiles and linen goods from J. C. Cohen at a Salt Lake City address.
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