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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1880
Page
2
Ogden Junction reports a Saturday May 29 1880 notice from the post office at Ogden City. Local items mention a second clue matter and related municipal notices.
Ricawoxs in the Virgin Islands shipped 400000 bushels of corn to Europe this year. In Georgia 2000 workmen are employed on new buildings in Atlanta as the area rises from a slump.
A fragment describes a cigar-box fashioned from cousitérfelt nickeld material found in the street. It is noted as one of the curiosities adorning the new street-car office in Memphis.
Jaengon Boxp of Carter County marries the sister of his father's second wife creating a troubling kinship knot. The write up questions who can untangle the deep complications of this surprising alliance and its tangled family ties.
Harper's Weekly doubts Grant's nomination in Chicago and questions his November election chances. George W Curtis, known as an unprejudiced political observer, expresses cautious expectations and is unlikely to be mistaken in his view.
Inter Ocean notes the last day of the Springfield convention features a large black letter display reading bully. The editor’s intent is unclear whether it praises or accuses the event, with a leaning toward suggesting leadership by a bully given John A. Logan’s propensities.
The Carcaco Inter Ocean reports wild enthusiasm over the Springfield convention. It forecasts that the Grant supporters will contend through the summer, while the Democratic ticket under Samuel J. Tilden remains confident to fight again in November.
Fragmentary notes reveal a tangled tale involving a man named Cross and a wife dispute about a celebrated author described as England's foremost philosopher. The damaged text hints at social scandal among wealthy merchants and intimate relationships, warning of public speculation.
The article advocates Grordis Faruena advising Coierier-Journal readers to shift from single crop farming to varied production. It urges farmers to raise cotton and rice while expanding peppers, maize, wine, and fruit crops to boost income and independence for the community.
Fragmentary obituary style note traces Horace Maynard born August 1 1814 in Massachusetts moved through Millbury Amherst and Princeton studied law at Transylvania and Tennessee served in multiple Congresses including 35th 39th 40th 42nd 43rd. Appointed minister to Constantinople in 1875 by Grant. Mentions broader reflections on governance and a critique of historical parallels with Alfred the Great and a cited historical work by Thomas Hughes.
The Greenback Labor Party plans a national convention in Chicago on June 8 while urging clear platform points. It critiques Republican and Democratic aims, praises constitutional unity, and calls for abolition of veto power, second legislative chamber, land grants, ambassadors abroad, floating navy, and a national army above 20,000, with money powers reined by the people.
Fragmentary column remarks on Gramercy Park and a New York dog show. The piece notes a man fond of dogs and warns against associating with those who mistreat animals, implying broader judgment about character.
Washington correspondent details the Post Office growth with about 40 000 offices under a six bureau system led by the postmaster general Horace Maynard. The contract office handles inland mail and star service contracts, exposing a ring of Washington contractors, relatives, and allies exploiting bids, speedups, and favored lists to profit from mail transportation.
No 12 of Golden Days, the pioneer juvenile weekly, has just appeared with John G Chatabera as agent for it.
The Provo river floodwaters rise as Park City eyes a spring boom with lumber demand outstripping supply. Two men displayed dramatic behavior in public, then were subdued. a Chinaman at a washhouse was arrested for opium, with hearings pending. Water main ditching begins Monday under Wm. Seward, with six weeks expected to finish, promising broad city hydrant coverage. Col. William M. Ferry serves as engineer.
Last evening the Reform Club presented a varied program to great satisfaction. J S Lees recited Pope's Essay on Man, Miss Olmstead performed On to the Battle, and Miss Smith wowed with America's Flaw. Prof Max Boyan played a brilliant piano solo, Mrs Finn declaimed, and the Ford Family offered lively pieces. Ellen Foster of Clinton Iowa lectured on intemperance, engaging and capable. The club plans further entertaining repetitions.
A private letter from Grouse Creek, Box Elder County Utah, reports coal found north of the Central Pacific Railroad. A vein five feet thick burns briskly, aiding stock farming and homesteads. If confirmed, this could transform Grouse Creek prospects and fuel Central Pacific locomotives, with miners and workers benefiting from the new boon.
A mobihert family found three siblings ages about 8 and 6 in Frisco. The elder boy Neal is described as idiotic while Mamie and Dan are healthy. Mrs. Kelly sheltered the younger two, Mr. Malloy sent them to Milford then Salt Lake for St Marys school funded by A G Campbell. The eldest remains for an insane asylum. Beaver county officials and local citizens raised 92 dollars to aid arrangements.
The People vs Fannie Payne and Ida Abela before Justice C F Middleton. Both women of the dime orders were fined $56 and coats after a heated exchange ended with pistols drawn. Both discharged their weapons though no one was proven to shoot.
The Southern Utah Times by Fred Lockley in Frisco Beaver County debuts with substantial local news. An editorial excerpt argues church influence in Utah hinges on voter numbers, saying God favors the side with the heaviest polling list.
The paper praises local sericulture efforts and reports a new silk factory at City Creek Canyon nearing completion. A brick building stands finished, interior work advances, machinery awaits installation, and surrounding ground is cultivated with mulberry trees growing well.
A New York dispatch reports Judge Choate presiding in the United States Circuit Court over Hanna Silver Mining Company and associates seeking to rescind the mine sale. Defendants argue prior judgment in 1877 fully resolves the issue, while plaintiffs press for reversal amid ongoing litigation.
A damaged notice invites builders to contact Mr. David Eccles on Fourth Street near Franklin for doors windows binds paints glaziers lumber and all building materials. It notes his stock replenishment and promise to sell as cheaply as any firm in the territory.
The firm of Mr C W Orth & Co on Main Street Ogden dealers in agricultural machinery. They are agents for Osborne self binders and headers Wheeler reapers and mowers Kirby independent reaper and single mower. They stock a large range of extras and are recommended to readers and the public.
The Provo Enquirer notes it is probable that if the suit against the Internal Revenue Collector for handling cooperative institutions ends favorably, other mercantile and manufacturing firms fleeced may sue. It recalls Marshal Shaughnessy's Third District suit against Ontario Silver Mining Co for 1 million dollars over alleged trespass on Henrietta Mining Claim. Ontario’s answer was filed yesterday with a general denial. No date set for hearing the injunction motion.
A humorous account recalls a yacht christened Pinafore launched on the Jordan River below the big bridge. The crew battled wind and fences, reached a river mouth on a sand bar, then trudged ten miles home to reassure anxious relatives, vowing no similar voyage soon.
Last Friday evening Messrs N McCarty C J Eimer and J W W Hall organized a well attended Fireman's Hall party seen as commendable. Quada Olsen held a separate event at Fort's Hall to raise funds to immigrate her Sweden parents. it drew less support. The Firemen's Hall organizers may host a complimentary party for the young woman in a few days, details to follow.
Local notice invites sport fans to Decoration Day events at the Driving Park on the 29th with horse races and an amateur shooting match. About twenty competitors will form two sides for shooting, entry fee two dollars and fifty cents, with events starting at 9:30 a.m. and racing at 1 p.m. Admittance is fifty cents.
The masonry on the new co op building advances under Mr Dan Doyle. Rock delivery slows progress, delaying pace. I Eldridge of Salt Lake visited yesterday and praised the workmanship and overall progress.
The notice invites aliens who meet the qualifications to apply for naturalization. It urges marrying witnesses and completing the process, noting the court will adjourn and the next opportunity will be in November.
A London Bank of Utah case against Wells Fargo & Co. for alleged breach of contract remains in progress in the Third District Court. The defense moved for a new suit this morning and arguments occupied the day up to the last accounts. Sossys the News of yesterday.
At the Wisconsin State Medical Society session in Milwaukee Dr. B C Reynolds of Geneva discussed diphtheria as historic in name, colorfully noting its elusive pathology. He urged early tonic nourishing care with quinine chlorate of potash tincture of iron and whiskey for severe cases, plus enemas if stomach can not retain nourishment, and warned against throat mopping and certain local treatments for children.
Ephraim Utah inventor Andreas Olsen receives a patent for a steam vessel hull with two parallel longitudinal pontoons linked by braces and vertical posts. Airtight cylinders extend above the pontoons connected to the upper ends to support the deck while allowing the remaining structure to float if the upper components detach.
The Fourth Ward brass band announces monthly English money arrangements for supplies and has added two new members with a soloist and a B flat bass. The group now numbers eighteen and may grow further. supporters wish them well.
Meeers Buchmiller and Wells faced a tense situation as suspicions of crook ness arose over Keeney House. Sheriff Brown investigated and found Whisky and goods moved nightly to various residences. Goods were recovered and returned to Keeney House while an inventory was begun with potential further action implied.
A merry gathering at Edward Taylor’s residence last evening celebrated the marriage to Annie Murphy of Ogden and Parsons, Kansas. Guests enjoyed a fine repast and a silver perfume stand presented by Milo Crosby of CP RB.
The stockmen of Utah mourn the death of Percheron Jr a premier breeding stallion foaled June 11 1870. Bought at three years old for 3000 by MM Esxby of Freeport NL he arrived last October and was intended for stud by Messrs Black and Wallin before his sudden demise. Valued at 1000 he was praised by horsemen as Utahs most active and best big horse.
The Silver Chief mina draws high offers but is refused by FP J Barratt. Idaho U S Marshal visited streets to subpone witnesses for the Roberts trial at Maladoe. A tram stuck in mud on Tabernacle and Spring streets required extraction. Stovzx Caer remains in demand as mining activity changes hands. A street incident on Franklin Street shows a dramatic child quarrel among girls.
A nearly one hundred page pamphlet titled A Fres Boox offers notes on scrofula diseases of the breathing organs men women and related pains and heart troubles. It claims many ailments are curable and asks readers to send three cents by stamp to the Margar Hut Pox Coy at 129 E 28th Street New York for delivery.
Edward T. Taylor of Ogden married Annle M. Murphy formerly of Parsons Kansas yesterday evening in a ceremony conducted by Justice C F Middleton in the city.
Ann Evans aged 73 died at Llanelly Carmarthen shire in April 1880. Born in Cludey Pembrokeshire she became a faithful Latter-day Saint in 1847.
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