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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1880
Page
2
In the nine months ending March 31, 1880, U S exports of domestic breadstuffs totaled 192 632 226 dollars, up over 50 million from a year earlier. Wheat exports exceeded 99 million bushels as domestic grain shipments increased nationwide.
Eiatr reports that a large share of Nihilists arrested over five years come from the nobility clergy higher military mercantile classes and students. The police have apprehended 63 female Nihilists among about 1 900 total revolutions suspects.
Mount Erna again reveals its volatile nature with intermittent eruptions of ash rains quakes and lava flows. Residents of nearby towns and villages remain terrified by the dramatic signs.
Govexxor a Elections occur yearly in four states, every two years in two states, and every four years in sixteen. Three elect their Senate annually, eleven every two years, one every four years. Eight states choose House representatives for one year and thirty two for two years. Dlaine Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut are the only states that elect a Governor every year.
France leads in annual clock and watch production valued at 65 million fres, followed by Switzerland 60 million and the United States 32 million. Germany 25 million, England 16 million, and Austria 10 million. Switzerland also tops pocket watch output at about 1 million annually, with France at 350,000 and England 200,000.
The New York Sun notes in jail in San Francisco that Young Kattock is a preacher and grandson of a preacher. He grew up amid sermons and has preached them, yet he killed the man who shot his father, highlighting perceived moral inconsistency in contemporary faith.
The Cincinnati Weekly Times notes famed memory specialists such as Magliabechi of Florence known as The Universal Index and Living Cyclopedia, and lists others like Beronius, Fuller, Woodfall, Memory Thompson, and Radcliff. It highlights their feats of recall including long strings of numbers, sermons, and rapid locational memorization across London.
The article notes massive growth in 19th century beef exports from the United States to Great Britain, with millions of pounds of beef and large numbers of live cattle shipped. It cites 1875 to 1880 export figures, including 54 million pounds of beef annually and rising live cattle totals, suggesting potential supply to Germany and France and underselling British beef at times.
The article discusses Daniel Graves's 42 page pamphlet on silk culture, tracing silk’s history from ancient China to Europe and America. It highlights sericulture’s spread, key rulers and regions, and early US efforts in Virginia, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, with figures on production and imports. It notes 1875 US raw silk expenditure of 28 540 269 dollars and related economic impact.
A speech argues the United States advances rapid entry into silk production by planting mulberry trees on tobacco estates. It urges Utah farmers not to abandon cereals or vegetables but to expand mulberry plantings to raise silk, wealth, and welfare of communities.
A New York Herald interview with ex Gov Horatio Seymour discusses the West as the future center of wealth population and political power. He asserts the East has become the fringe as the West expands, cites census shifts and land value gains, and argues railroads canals and interregional production bind the nation.
Dr. A Boschee offers Boschee's German Syrup as a renowned cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims years of success and two million bottles sold annually with a 15 cent price and 10 cent sample bottle. Cautions buyers to avoid similar names and notes its 1863 US introduction and wide distribution.
City and county joint committees at the County Court House accepted papers binding them to share the Weber bridge construction cost. F A Hammond won the pile contract at four dollars each for 125 straight green red pine piles 25 feet long with six inch tops, 12 finches at the buts, bonds of 250 dollars required, next meeting May 10 to review plans and bids for materials and further contracts.
A young English migrant named Thomas Breesflerald died after being placed on a Utah Southern train in a dying condition. He arrived in the Sixteenth Ward carried by a stranger, seeking a Williams family, while his employer neglected him with poor care and insufficient food during a mountain herding stint. He traveled to the city and died Sunday night despite aid from a passerby and rescuers.
Valley notes describe a full house performance by Huntsville Dramatic Company of The Toa dies with solid acting and promising young performers. Miss Wood sisters sing two songs, and local scenery shows lush valleys and green hills with snow patches. Plowing begins, farmers optimistic for harvest while streams overflow into bottom lands inviting canyon tours via Ogden Canyon.
A small audience gathered May 3 to hear GC B Plummer in character sketches. The imitator’s Mark Twain routine drew laughter as "Old Mother Hubbard" and "Saturday Night" kept the crowd roaring. Sentimental pieces touched hearts, while heavy recitations showed range.
The Deseret News notes Louisa Y Ferguson Vilate Yi Decker Emeline A Young Dorg Y Dunford and Marinda Conrad cut off from the Church by ward bishops and Elizabeth Y Ellsworth by the Salt Lake Stake High Council for joining a complaint accusing the church and heirs of Brigham Young of fraud. James Ferguson Harris excommunicated for supporting his wife in her case. William W. Tanner, Clerk of the High Council.
In the First District Court today Judge P H Emerson presided. Cases included vacating yesterday’s order in the Dudley et al versus Rosabella Hubbard matter and scheduling James Fielding on the docket. Lamia L Orton versus Dennis D Orton granted a decree of divorce. Deposititions to be published. West and Watkins admitted to citizenship. Adjourned to 10 tomorrow morning.
The Sunday School Union of this Stake invites interested parties to submit original productions for a series of concerts. Entries should be sent within two weeks to the Stake Superintendent for consideration.
Yesterday as Major J B Stephens rode toward home near Mr Griffiths place by the foothill on the Bench the mare started and threw him violently to the ground causing a severe shaking and minor bruises. The animal then dashed eastward and badly gashed itself on a barb wire fence.
A young girl of Mr. Bingham in the 18th District fractured her right arm yesterday afternoon while playing near a sawed board over a fence with her brother. Dr. Allen arrived promptly and the patient is currently doing as well as can be expected.
The Junction features Continental Oil Co advertising. J Corkish is agent and manager in the locality. The Headlight Oil is touted as non explosive odorless bright steady light safe, with bulk delivery from Cleveland refineries and favorable railroad freight terms.
Court to day May 5 1880 hears motion to quash proceedings and dismiss the case in Ogden City vs L B Stephens. Arguments in progress as reported by the press.
Ssvzray of the juveniles of the Methodist Sunday Sahoo were out picnicking at one of Ogden's groves today. Doctor Moxray has enlarged his office on Fifth street and added a neat bazar with varied notions. Six thousand dollars worth of silver bullion arrived by express from Montana mines yesterday morning.
The narrator travels toward Cheyenne noting its rapid growth and status as a rail junction for three lines. He describes Cheyenne’s brick buildings, dusty streets, and lack of shade, then highlights Nebraska’s expanding economy, population of about 460,000, property value, schools, and major crops with wheat and corn production figures. He mentions the state university at Lincoln and other institutions, then passes Valley Station as he ends the letter segment.
Salt Lake papers announce a four twenty four hour go as you please contest in Salt Lake City starting Friday May 28 at 6 p m and ending Saturday at 6 p m. Open to Territory residents with a 5 entry fee. Prizes include 75 and a 25 medal first place 50 for second 23 for third plus a 10 prize for the first to ten miles. Rules require single file pacing inside track and no indecent language or ungentlemanly conduct.
A large audience praised John Thompson and his troupe at Woodmansee's theatre for Around the World in 80 Minutes. Thompson's versatile impersonations drew strong applause, with Nisa Mollie Thompson and Dollo Nagle also earning favorable notices. An encore performance of the same piece is anticipated tonight with expected full house.
Fragmentary OCR text promotes court notices and county services in Ulah. It mentions furnishing a Reap Scrervisor's and recovery after approved form, with emphasis on neat and substantial binding, oral applications, and various plain and fancy job work including printing.
The item outlines routine court activity and community notices. It notes demolition of workshops and a weather related rise in bed bug activity. The Deseret News mentions Salt Lake Amateur Company planning another Decoration day performance. Jerald highlights Bingham and Park City mining attention.
Col Derickson and party depart for Chicago today. Pine Grove Consolidated reports seventy five tons of ore on the dump with fifty ounces of silver per ton and twenty dollars in gold plus fifty percent lead. Utah Southern expected late this month. Horn Silver and Godbe smelters shut down temporarily. Large ore body found in Magnolia mine Star District. Armstrong Variety Troupe to perform Saturday night.
A fire at East Bountiful early Wednesday morning damaged the residence of George Boulton. Discovered about 6 30, flames spread through the roof aided by wind, neighbors battled the blaze and saved most of the brick structure. Estimated loss around 500 dollars as Mr Boulton plans to order lumber for repairs.
Destructive winds yesterday toppled five houses at Lehi with one burning. A freight train to the south split into two sections near American Fork as crews feared a full trek. Passengers evacuated near Lehi at dusk. no injuries reported per Herald.
Yesterday morning the Methodist Sunday School children led by Rev. M. Hyde and his wife walked to Jones grove for a day of pleasure. Parents accompanied the group as festivities began with refreshments. A threatening storm sent them home around 3 p.m. satisfied with the enjoyable outing.
The May 6 1880 court day records Ogden City v L B Stephens submitted and taken under advisement. Sycamore Marsh Harvester Manufacturing Co v J L and D Dalton jury trial in progress. Grand Jury discharged for the term. Proceedings in progress as we go to press.
The Ogden Rustler labels Salt Lake City as Briny burg and Rip Van Winkle of the Idaho Avalanche notes the defunct Rustler finally in the editor’s hands. The piece pokes fun at revived publication and long sleep, with playful satire on local nomenclature.
Community organizers announce a Fourth of July event in Ogden featuring available Territory beat facilities for public use and festivities. The details emphasize local participation and coordinated activities for residents.
The Provo Woolen Mills report bulk production of cloths flannels jeans and linsey blakets and ship to agent Joby C. Cutler in Salt Lake City. Buyers are urged to examine the goods before sending east and warned they use no cotton in their flannels or shoddy in their cloths.
Twenty five men with good terms and scrapers needed to work on the Wilson Lurrigation Company Canal. Pay 20 cents per hour in cash monthly. Ten fours one day's work. For particulars apply to Supt. Read on canal south of Mr. Sewell's.
A promotional notice advertises a free booklet of about 160 large octave pages by BE. B. Foor. It claims cures for scrofula breathing organ diseases men women aches pains heart troubles and various oriental diseases. Sent for a three cent stamp to P.O. Box 129 E 28th Street New York.
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