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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1880
Page
2
An 1880 Ogden Junction item notes a dubious frog business idea with cryptic commentary on money making and social trends. The fragment hints at a local post office entry and unsettled currency prospects amid a confused, somewhat satirical tone.
John Nicholsge presents a 16 page pamphlet titled The Lat ter Day Proper arguing for the divine vision of Joseph Smith. The piece is described as a religious treatise supplementing the Millennial War discourse.
The piece notes flattery in Michigan journalism and credits several editorial paragraphs. It mentions Ben-Ham and De Talmach calling for common sense in forming Christian character. The Rev Brook lyn divine gains approval from the New York Herald with a caveat about ministers and church reach.
Former Sart Frac Chronicle staff, displaced by wage cuts, launch the Daily Glote in the Golden Gate metropolis. Editors promise a cleaner tone and resist the corruption and vicious critique seen in rival papers.
The Buffalo press warns that if Vanderbilt gains control of the nation’s finances he could own the country. It imagines a future where the rich magnate dominates government, suggesting a fate worse than monarchy or a Grant-led regime.
A Chicago Inter Ocean fragment argues about historical election counts from 1868 1872 and 1876. It notes Grant's 1868 victory with 8 015 071 votes and a 3 097 070 majority and 727 914 margin while New York New Jersey and Oregon failed to carry. claims later re election inevitability amid imperialist tone and warns against military influence.
The Syracuse convention returns a signal victory for Tilden amid anger from factions and anti Tilden newspapers. Protests within the Democratic ranks and opposition to party leaders suggest a widespread belief that Tilden is the best candidate to run the state ticket despite efforts to block his support.
A busy U S debate centers on President Hayes vetoing the marshal bill while defending his army bill stance. Critics call the veto a partisan move and warn it deepens party strife over election law reform and federal enforcement at polls.
The text discusses European immigration from Germany bringing labor and capital to the United States. It notes how heavy taxation and economic distress in Europe prompt movement, yet the arrival promises modern industry and opportunity for farmers in the American West. It frames this as a profitable addition to the country’s growth.
Dr Maxty of Cincinnati the Commercial asserts an official order requires all dairymen to sell only milk produced within city bounds. Cows must be pastured at least five hours daily or licenses will be revoked and owners prosecuted. Citizens complain cows wading in ditches alter milk quality, prompting calls to tether or stall bulls.
Tae Pattapeeita's Times reports that M. Ernest Renan, famed French philosopher and theologian, was presented a Book of Mormon by Prophet Brigham Young via De Lexceps. The editor hopes Renan will examine the volume and study its claims as a valuable primitive American record.
The Duke denounces low morals and venal courts while praising constitutional common sense. He predicts the nation will shed republican misrule and advance toward democracy renewed as it casts off corrupt governance and entrenched place-holders.
The text describes Lucy Gan EHON as very straight in manner but with crooked ways. It notes a full face, bushy gray eyebrows, long gray hair, ownership of several farms, wealth in the millions, ties to widow Oliver, and a limited interest in politics, with references to reading Machiavelli and casuists.
Five Jews including Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild Baron Henry de Worms and others were elected to Parliament as liberals except one Bars de Worms. Six more Hebrew gentlemen sought seats but did not win, reflecting a rise in Jewish political representation.
In Nesnanka the wind persists with sand and dirt drifting high along the B and NM railroad. Farmers report sowed grain three times with seed blown away by furious gales, hindering crops and field stability.
From Hyidaya Daily May 14 reports a night attack near the Kimball lock. Nightwatchman Burgess and James Carrie pursued Charley Hanks, a cook, who resisted arrest after assaulting a woman believed to be his sister in law. The incident involved a premeditated rape attempt with witnesses describing a brutal scene and a struggle ending in Hanks’s detention.
An audience at Woodmansee's Theatre heard Mrs J D Watson recount her experiences with King Nephi. The Reform Club members and attendees found her departure into religious topics uncalled for and unbefitting the temperance lecture. Critics say the talk harmed the temperance cause, and some prominent members are mortified by the lecturer. Authorities at the Reform Club are urged to enforce topic adherence for future talks.
A list of signatories from Coe Osprey Utah dated May 7 1880 invites Prof C B Packace to a complimentary benefit. The document thanks him for a spaced evening of humorous storytelling and character delineation and requests his earliest convenience to attend at a chosen time and place. The undersigned citizens include MH Bardsley Highee M Langedorf RSmith Preahaw JW Reller James Horrocks IW Millis and many others.
A typed letter dated May 1st invites patrons to a Wadion Opera House performance in Salt Lake City. The writer pledges to elevate public entertainments to a standard of purity and respectability and thanks the recipient for high opinion and patronage.
A miner named Benjamin Thomas, born Welsh, aged 29, was killed at the Cartonate Mine. He left a wife and one child. The report notes a violent incident involving a “Chinaman” and a rock collapse, with the Herald doubting any other man would survive attempting to peer through a rock under such circumstances.
An odd jumble of garbled text describes disjointed religious notes and a chaotic scene. It mentions a telegraph pile on a Savannah negri'x and a muttered reaction about luck, religion, and morals with scattered names and phrases.
The People versus Henry Carpenter finds him guilty of burglary and faces sentence Tuesday. John Mann convicted of a serious offense with a deadly weapon receives one year in the penitentiary. William Sowa found not guilty on grand larceny after jury trial. A separate notice notes a treatise on horse diseases praised as valuable, priced at 25 cents, published by B. J. Kendall of Enosburg Falls, Vermont.
On May 29 the Driving Park opens the season with horse races and expected Pace events. A grand time is anticipated and details are listed in the advertisement elsewhere.
The Herald reports a man tied to Charles Hanky in an attempted rape was arrested. Solquest and Hanky faced charges read to them. bonds set at 1000 dollars, if not posted they remain jailed. Mary Tenede recounts a night of drink and confusion with Hanky, Solquest, and others, alleging little physical assault but a troubling sequence with a locked room and a scream.
A fellow engaged on the new Co op building wrestled with a friend this morning and sprained his ankle. The pain is easing and doctors expect no more than a day or two of discomfort.
The new Co op building foundation advances with Dan Doyle directing masons and ten workers at work. Red sandstone from quarries poses transport challenges but once solved the foundation will be ready for bricklayers in about three weeks.
A Frisco report states Governor Murry will travel from Salt Lake to visit the mines. Citizens plan a warm reception at the Southern hotel with a Milford stop, a reception committee, and a dance. Local leaders A G Campbell J M Burke and Peter Lochrie head arrangements.
The Liver State recounts Pablo Laveaga of Unionville receiving a crate of catfish from California. A cook thawed the fish in tepid water, and they reportedly revived, swimming in the water and later living in a pond. The claim of 400 miles in frozen condition is noted as dubious.
Mr J E Booth territorial commissioner on jury and witness fees visited Ogden City from Provo to attend First District Court duties. He praised Ogden's rapid ten year improvements and said the city leads in business while lags in manufacturing. He expressed hope to return soon.
The territorial commission on the Insane Asylum will meet June 1 in Salt Lake City to choose the location and arrange for its speedy erection. Competing cities Salt Lake and Provo vie for the prize, with a decision awaited by all parties.
Proceedings in the First District Court to day May 15th 1880 noting Ephraim Jenkins and Gustavs Andersen admitted to citizenship The People vs William Bailey appears as a jury trial in progress in this session.
In North Ogden last night a large group staged a jolly surprise for Edward Ellis for his 58th birthday. Relatives and friends formed a masquerade procession to his son’s house, with costumes and songs. A grand supper followed and the party continued into the early hours. A surprise addition was a daughter and son in law from Salt Lake City arriving to join the revelry.
May 17 report from Afonday's daily notes Logan Leader coverage of Utah artist Reuben Kirkham. The studio display includes Moonlight and Sunset in Blacksmith Fork Canyon with minor studies. A sunset winter scene for Fred Walker of Salt Lake City features a rustic bridge, ruined castle, snow, and a lone wanderer.
Saturday evening Col Henry wounded in the Thornburgh fight passed through Ogden with his family toward San Francisco. J A Mahonegy P O special agent reports Dan Roberts trial set for the 27th at Malad Idaho. H C Eston of Peters Taylor Co leaves for Logan to promote Cadia Valley efforts. R J Hill arrives in Ogden as a new England native plans to study law under Mr Margaty’s guidance.
Appointed census abstresd tors for Weber County include K B Stephens Ogden City in 1st District A D Shakespeare Ogden City in 2nd J HrZartman Ogden City in 3rd Joseph TR Sewell Huntsville and Eden precincts in 4th Louisa T M AL Moyes Plain City Slaterville precincts in 5th Peter Later North Ogden Harrisville precincts in 6th S S Higginbotham Matrioté Lynne precincts and portion of Ogden City north of Ogden River in 7th Edward F Munn Slooper City West Weber and Wils BON precincts in 8th J Wesley Brown Riverdals Uintah precincts in 9th
At a regular meeting of the Ogden McKenzie Reform club Mr M B Hyde introduced preamble and resolutions adopted by the club deprecating Mrs J B Watsons recent lecture Six years in odage for reflecting on religious organizations. The club expresses disapproval and directs the action be recorded in the club journal and a copy sent to the Ogden Juxerion fdy publication. Jansrond Smith, President, A Herrtox, Secretary.
An individual was fined 825 and costs in Middleton's justice court on Saturday for stealing a satchel containing clothes belonging to Galo. The case involved the accused's appropriation of another's personal property and resulted in a financial penalty and legal costs.
Indlaans about thirty miles south of here in the Salina canon. If they are less one one had better hunt them up as they don't belong here. The weather is sometimes warm and then again cook, a little too enormous for the time, and very windy. There is a prospect of
Proceedings today May 17 1880 cover a jury trial in murier case as well as citizenship admissions for Wi Jenkins and David Jenkins. A fragment mentions medical ads and a booklet on diseases with cure claims available for three cent stamp from Murray Hits Pea Co 129K 28th Street NY.
On Thursday May 13 1880 Mayor L J Herrick officiated a ceremony uniting Dr W B Ogden of this city with Mrs Matilda Peterson formerly of Denmark and widow of Adjutant General Neils P Peterson of the Danish Army and General Superintendent of Telegraphy in Denmark.
In Wheeling at Slaterville on May 15, young Julia Wheeler daughter of John and Sarah Wheeler, dies from diphtheria.
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