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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1879
Page
2
A 1879 column condemns public executions as brutal displays. It argues for humane justice, discusses Congress extra sessions to fund the next fiscal year, and critiques monetary policy, bi metalism, and national credit amid wartime price shifts and trade balances.
The piece argues that the federation arose from state sovereignty and mutual aid, with the Constitution limiting central power. It asserts states retain rights, warns against forced subjugation, and questions the constitutional validity of emancipation measures without force.
The text argues that forcing unity through superior power undermines voluntary consent and risks binding the states by force. It warns a majority rule could split from the Confederacy into foreign counties and erode the Republic into centralized or bayonet-driven control.
Utah should develop its saline springs and trout streams into major health and pleasure resorts. Build a large hotel near Farmington with modern amenities and extensive recreational facilities to draw visitors from rail towns. Promote hot springs and advertised itineraries, print descriptive pamphlets, and imitate California’s success to attract outside wealth and boost state revenue.
Sevaron Tavenay has shown strong candidate qualities and will enter the Democratic nominating process with notable support. The piece notes Tilden as still having the inside track, suggesting a competitive convention landscape.
The Laramie base ball club starts a Salt Lake series against the home club, with the opener set for the ninth of the month. The matchup marks the debut of the clubs in this winter exhibition circuit.
Three matches were staged yesterday afternoon between Ogden club members on the low grounds between the railroad depot and the Weber River. Scores averaged equal, with shooters facing challenges from untried guns and other disadvantages. More practice matches are expected to boost proficiency.
City Council met in City Hall Ogden May 15 1879 with Mayor L J Merrick presiding. Minutes read approved. Several grant applications approved for wagons machinery candy produce real estate millinery goods and more. Parry seeks asphalt sidewalks grade standardization. referred to streets. Bridges and sewers discussed. Main Fourth Street sewer progress noted. Liquor sale ordinance passed first and second readings. enforce dog registration ordinance. marshal to enforce. Council adjourned to May 20 1879.
Mr. Charles Wright of Hunterville accompanies Superintendent Monch on a county tour of nineteen schools. They report prosperous conditions, strong attendance, and lively teaching. Public meetings in all districts drew large crowds and keen interest in the lectures on education. A formal report will follow in a few days.
The Tyner party led by Jas N Tyner and wife arrives in the East, staying at Union Depot Motel after dispatches from Vandervoort and McKusick. They were met by Strohm and Southard and later depart west with the regular passenger train.
Yesterday morning Governor Emery Secretary Thomas Colonel Neil Colonel Hollister Professor Holden and Messrs McCornick and Moore arrived from Salt Lake hoping to meet the Tyner party in the East but transport disruptions prevented the trip. The group along with W C Strohm and J B Southard spent hours in Ogden Canyon and returned to meet the U P train then left for Salt Lake City.
An Eastern spring poetry installment warns of fragile cheer as spring lifts moods. The verse contrasts happy scenes of birds and flowers with a caution about rain harming a delicate bonnet and a druggist’s quiet routine in a New York Star context.
Report on a public execution and the related portrait controversy. Details describe Wilkerson's fatal shot, the guard and doctors present, and the press interaction. Commentary praises Marshal Shaughnessy and doctors, notes the execution's brutality, and reflects on the accused's character. Also mentions Shurtlif case nearing conclusion and Judge Tilford's lengthy argument.
The text lists martyrdoms of the apostles with various death methods. Peter allegedly crucified head downward, Andrew bound to a cross for two days, James the Great beheaded, James the Less toppled from a high place and killed, Philip hanged, Bartholomew flayed, Matthew killed with a halberd, Thomas shot and pierced, Simon crucified, Thaddeus slain, Matthias varyingly said to be beheaded or crucified, Judas ascari escaped, John died natural, Paul beheaded by Nero.
Monday morning in district court Judge P I Emerson presided. Appointments to examine Abbot HR for admission as attorney. Various cases: Lyman vs Brown et al with leave to answer. People v Shurtliff continued. Ellen Shurtliff noted. Stewart Mining Co v Harmur injn hearing set. Mirth v Clawson two dismissals for want of prosecution. Kinny v Reese etc. judgment for plaintiff in Waterman v Wallace. Wells Fargo suits continued. Kerr et al set for June 16. Woodmanson v Ellery set for May 29. motions to quash service and to dismiss appeal argued.
The Merald reports John Lee brother of EM Lee was pardoned from the penitentiary by the Governor on Tuesday. The Lee brothers were arrested and convicted years ago for highway robbery and assault on Hennofer. John received nine years. Eli was sentenced to ten. John’s exemplary conduct and intercessions prompted the clemency.
An Editor's Drawer quip from Harper's June issue jokes that in a closely split House of Representatives, the physician attending Representative Acklen, Dr. Garnett, would not let a vote die for lack of a special election. He would take the medicine himself and die instead.
A Virgin ia City woman, once Miss Lily Edgington, rose to notoriety by three marriages in quick succession. Adopted into the Comstock era, she became Mrs. Mark Strouse, then Mrs. Janes within a day, later divorcing, and finally marrying Maynard in Yuma City, Arizona.
Andrew Ogerson of Big Cottonwood suffered a severe leg injury Friday afternoon while hauling rock from a canyon when a heavy block toppled onto his leg above the ankle. He was rushed to East Lake City where Drs. Anderson and Fowler attended him in the evening as a doctor noted the injuries.
Special Notice reports Austin C. Brown starting a business trip northward and Joseph A. Wien following with the same aim. It urges all debtors to settle accounts and invites new subscribers to support the paper. The office offers to take young stock in payment and to square small balances with cash.
A Provo mill fire at dawn damaged the Timpenhe? Flouring Mill adjoining the woolen factory. The wooden frame building burned rapidly, likely from overheated bearings, destroying the mill valued at about 6000 dollars. 3000 bushels of wheat stored in the granary were damaged or burned, plus additional losses from water damage, totaling around 1400 to 1500 bushels.
A Sidney poker room tale reports gambler Douglas shooting Loomis, owner of a livery stable, while drunk and provoked by a mistress. Loomis died after leg amputation. Douglas was lynched by a mob at a telegraph pole, saluting the crowd before his suicide.
Nellie Boyd troupe opened with Fanchon to a small crowd. Performers delivered fair work and some brilliant humor. Tonight they present A Celebrated Case, with hopes for a fuller house and stronger reception.
At about 3:00 am Sunday watchman Badger and Dr. Ogden extinguished a fire in an empty Main Street structure near Wallace Foulger's old stand. Entry via back door left a partition fired. investigators say the blaze could have caused major damage within ten minutes if not stopped.
After closing arguments the Shariliff jury in Judge Emersons court retired to consider verdict. They remained undecided past midnight and again until 6 am Sunday with eight for acquittal and four for conviction. The jury was discharged and the defendant may be retried on the same indictment.
Nephi man reports a quarrel between Henry Hoyt and Thomas Tidwell in Salt Creek Canyon near Valle Tide Wells Ranch ending with Tidwell stabbing Hoyt in the ribs. Hoyt reached home fainting. medical examination shows serious injury. Zi Jferadd.
A public letter explains that invited guests from Oxlen and Salt Lake City were misrepresented in the Evening Dispatch. The writer requests interested gentlemen to seek facts and counters circulating rumors about a “Bad Break” and a “Misunderstanding” surrounding the Gen Tyner party.
In Salt Lake City the streetcars glide past houses along Temple Street offering a cheap convenient ride. Descriptions note comfortable service ideal for residents and visitors exploring the temple district.
A cryptic morning message from Ogden mentions a phrase about a dares eye Fariane and a mother and child. The note references a "Papa" and a sentiment that the earth feels small for a certain person.
The text notes rising popularity in regions with feverish climates for Hosta Stomach Ditters as a preventive and treatment. It is valued as a safer substitute for quinine sulfate and praised by physicians both at home and abroad for its perceived efficacy against chills and various mic diseases.
Fragmented ad copy praises Dr Pierce remedies for seasonal coughs catarrh and digestion issues. It touts Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures and claims testimonials from physicians and patients, with references to consumption and tumors.
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