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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1879
Page
2
A Utah periodical argues against mercantile panic and warehouse waste, urging buyers to avoid hoarding and sellers to balance supply with demand. It notes Utah’s independence, warns against destruction of surplus, and urges prudent storage and delayed selling to gain fair profits while acknowledging market swings.
The Beaver Watchman launches as a seven column weekly by Josephi Feild claiming free press guarantees and urging transparent fiduciary officials. It promotes newspaper advertising as vital to business and public discourse while noting a potential challenge for Beaver County to sustain two papers. Subscriptions are 24.50 per year.
A weather forecast notes a coming month of pleasant conditions with above average sunshine expected. Forecasters caution that patterns may shift, urging continued monitoring of daily updates and local variations across regions.
Attorneys Richards and Williams file a motion to set aside the bigamy indictment of John Fowler. The filing cites sections of the Criminal Practice Act and Utah territorial statutes on grand juries. The motion argues improper grand jury impaneling and panel challenges, with a ruling likely to be heard in Ogden when the prosecution is ready.
The article discusses how elections in the East set broad political signals but do not reveal the final outcome. It notes New York as pivotal, with Southern states backing the Democratic nominee, and estimates electoral paths through Indiana New Jersey Connecticut Oregon and possibly California. It views Grant as likely Republican leader with Tilden and Bayard competing on the opposition.
A correspondent signs in with a rebuttal to a recent editorial on self marriage under the Woodhull plan. The piece defends traditional conjugal law, argues against promiscuity, and contends on the duties of parents, asserting societal protection flows from nature and divine design.
A cryptic remark on Grant and Chicago hints at superior preparation and expense relative to a rival figure referred to as The Coming Man. The comment suggests ambition and elevated standing without detailing events or dates.
The piece notes Nevada hens are productive while Utah eggs are scarce and high priced in California and Nevada markets. It cites Winnemucca sourcing from Mormon stores and Eureka's egg supply, with Utah eggs selling in Eureka for 50 cents per dozen and Nevada buyers paying 75 cents in some markets. It mentions teams arriving from Utah with seven to eight thousand dozen eggs.
The Beaver Watchman reports rising price optimism enabling savings, progress on the Beaver County courthouse walls with roof pending, and ore finds in the Cave mine showing high gold and silver. Twenty workers currently at Cave mine expect expansion this month as Frisco smelter plans ore processing. Claims place the Utah Southern terminus at Black Rock for winter with spring completion toward Rise, and a route shift to Minersville and Black Rock planned soon.
The Salt Lake Dramatic Association was incorporated on the 1st with John Taylor Joseph F. Smith John Sharp John T. Caine and Hyrum B. Clawson as directors. Officers chosen for the year include President John T. Caine Vice President Hyrum B. Clawson Secretary David McKenzie Treasurer James Jack. The group bought the theatre and its properties with capital stock of 75000. The theatre is described as first class with a capable company and is expected to attract liberal patronage as regular performances begin.
The two year old daughter of Mr Wilford Cragan of North Ogden was badly injured when a gust of wind slammed a door on her right hand. The finger above the second joint was broken and two other fingers were crushed. She was treated by Dr P L Anderson in Ogden and later returned home in better condition.
A intoxicated man sneaks into a boarding house guest room on Young Street and refuses to depart after being awakened by the tenant. Police remove him to jail to cool off. Before Justice Middleton he is fined 15 dollars and costs after giving the alias John Doe.
District Court sessions show George Stringham charged with grand larceny, pleads not guilty while Nelson Ames admitted to citizenship. Emma G Wells vs Namner Wells includes a ruling exception and request for 10 days stay to allow appeal. Judgment for plaintiff in Goldberg et al. vs Louis Benkes et al. and Robert Harkness moves to admit Geo. Wyman to practice.
A Utah area prospectus announces D M Osborne and Co will open a Salt Lake City branch with plans for a Ogden base to supply mowers reapers and harvesters locally. Mr Ayres of the San Francisco office will visit in about two months to complete arrangements.
President John Taylor Apostles Orson Pratt and Brigham Young left this morning for a preaching tour in Sanpete County. They will be joined Friday by Elders F. D. Richards and Joseph F. Smith to attend the Sanpete Stake Conference on Saturday and Sunday. News 11th.
The Salt Lake Herald notes differing claims over John Fowler’s visit and his chances to plead, suggesting the newspaper and his attorney dispute whether the trip to Salt Lake was futile. A motion to dismiss the indictment is discussed, implying ongoing legal maneuvering and questions about knowledge and opportunity to plead.
The Tribune questions Ogden’s position beyond the great mineral belt and argues the city must rely on its own mining prospects. It asserts Ogden could hold a genuine Comstock-like claim if it develops independent wealth and resources.
Congratulations to Mr. c and Mr. HH Bennett of Oxford Idaho on their matrimony. A judge who studied law with Richards and Williams is remembered in our city. Long may they prosper with love and good works.
A youth reported a fight in a Main Street saloon where one man accused another of stealing logs years ago. The accused knocked the accuser down and the matter was handled quietly, with arrests claimed by the informant.
A bustling village update reports many marriages yesterday and one court case before Judge Hun ter. Snow blocks transit to Park City while Park City bound traffic and bullion shipments arrive. Local industries like the Tunnel Mining and Filling Company push on with winter supplies as ore receipts total 17 530 dollars across multiple consignments.
Notice to parties and attorneys that equity cases remaining on the calendar will be called starting November 14 1879 to set trial times or dispositions at the term. Judge Jomwins Hotel presiding.
The United States moves to set aside an indictment for bigamy arguing grand jury flaws in 1879 Utah Territory. It claims notice improper, panel misdrawn, and multiple jurors illegally excluded or substituted, with several challenges sustained and others rejected, affecting the panel’s legality.
The defense argues the September term Grand Jury for the Third Judicial District of Utah Territory was improperly drawn and all indictments void due to illegal jury pool selections. It cites specific jurors not meeting eligibility and repeated improper returns from the jury box.
On Wednesday in the Third District Court Chief Justice Hunter presided over Free Silveriing Company of Utah against Anthony Godbe et al with a motion to dissolve an injunction and discharge a receiver. Proceedings also included Spruance Stanley et al versus Adam Johnson with a motion to vacate judgment and set aside default. Peter Worthen versus A P Rookswood and Moses Goldberg versus Thomas Taylor planned trials or motions with deadlines and procedural actions noted.
The funeral for the wife of Mr. S. W. Darke was held in the Ninth Ward meeting house. Elders and Bishop Woolley offered prayers and blessings as friends gathered, paid respects, and followed the casket to the cemetery.
Yesterday morning Thomas Williams of the 0 P company stood on the track sealing a train when another train being switched bore down and toppled him to the ground. He was saved from being crushed as none of the cars passed over him. He was carried home with a severe three inch scalp wound and a back wrench. Dr Andersen treated the injuries and they are not considered dangerous though the full extent is uncertain.
Wane and Co druggists on the street corner greet an old patron as they reopen or extend greetings at their Fifth and Main location.
In a 1877 argument from Woodhull, the writer disputes legal constraints on cohabitation without marriage, defending natural rights of adults to form partnerships. He condemns despotism, praises individual liberty, and cautions against state interference in conjugal relations, linking morality to social harm and heredity.
Thirty acres of good farm land available for rent on shares. A dwelling exists on the property for the renter to use. Applicants should contact the undersigned at the function office or at Main Street 0 mills for details and eligibility.
A brief note reports an unexpected business event occurring in the last day, described as surprising and minor in scale, with no further details provided.
Fragmented notices list several deaths with ages and dates, including a three year old, an infant, and an elderly adult. Names and places appear garbled, with scattered dates such as October 27 and entries mentioning Manchester and Birmingham. The text resembles a mishmash of obituary fragments from a 19th century source.
Born on Thursday at 113 DU to the wife of T N Brown of this city. The brief item records a newborn but provides few details beyond the event and parentage.
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