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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1880
Page
2
A fragment notes material scattered at the post office in Aden City Utah Territory with a label Second Class Matter dated and filed as postal matter.
Official notice lists the appointed agents authorized to receive money and issue receipts for the Sem Weekly Jurxctios in diverse locations. Names include James Fowler in Evanston, W M Webster in Franklin Idaho, Erwin Smith in Cache Co, and James England as General Collector, with several others across Idaho and Utah regions.
Noreueree Elevanta claimed victory in the 22nd anniversary celebration race honoring General and Mrs. Garfield. Event hosted at the Garfield estate featured local dignitaries and supporters.
A pony outfit valued at $5,800 is shown in New York as an exhibition piece. It is intended for the heir of Marchioness di Cariglis, born Helen Gillendey, with one cloak half covered in pearl embroidery.
Revivalists Moody and Sankey began their evangelizing mission Friday night at Dr. Stones Church on Post and Mazon streets. The Chronicle questions the extent of regeneration in the Queen City of the Pacific Coast.
Wasutxoton Territory aims to keep its character for splendid timber as ten logs were cut at the east side camp for Port Blakelys mills. The longest log measured 152 feet and 224 inches at the small end, with minimal variation among the logs, all of the finest fir timber.
Gata recounts a dubious tale claiming several New York businessmen assembled a 5000 dollar purse and sent it anonymously to Gen. Garfield to cover his house mortgage. He doubts Garfield will ever learn the donors. He wonders if Bill English held that mortgage.
The readable passage notes Samuel J. Tilden for 1854 and Grant’s 1884 term expectation with a satirical tone. A Winslow writer mentions daily work widening seams toward a champion vein, while western deposits are noted as more valuable.
A fragmented report notes efforts toward advancing women’s suffrage led by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Mrs Thompson hosts lectures and organizes gatherings at Stanton’s rural New Jersey home, signaling continued push for reforms and public engagement in this era.
The Pacific Coast oil region from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara spans about 50 miles with 20 wells in operation. The rising flow supports Prof. Silliman’s forecast that California may become the world’s largest oil producer, rivaling Ohio and other states.
The New York Tribune cites Geo S Page of Stanley Missouri promoting a vapor treatment for epilepsy using carbolized paper and a cresolene vaporizer. An ordinary sick horse case is described with rapid relief after six hours in a sealed enclosure. coughing stops and nasal discharge and eye brightness improve.
A Salt Lake Tribune editorial labeled Think of It argues that Christian ministers in Utah are maligned and that Mormon pioneers faced persecution. It compares early church history with other groups, defends emigration to Utah, and asserts economic and moral gains under Latter-day Saint leadership amid accusations of hypocrisy and sensationalism.
The text argues that Mformonism has risen above superstitions and cruelty, confounding attacks from insidious forces. It claims the movement will advance in learning and law, while silent triumph over bigotry persists, and warns against assuming retreat before civilization.
A 19th century discussion argues English spelling needs systematic reform. Proposals aim to align pronunciation with spelling, outline new rules to simplify usage, and urge educated support to gradually adopt changes across schools and public life.
Local coal shortages pin households and firms with half-tons per customer as Utah mines labor shifts pull manpower to rail projects. Citizens petition Salt Lake City officials to buy 30 000 in Utah Eastern Railroad stock to secure cheap steady coal and curb future famines.
In a Ter race incident, Al Harris son of Joseph Harris of this city, accidentally discharged a pistol while returning it to his hip pocket. The bullet hit his right hip bone and glanced downward five inches. He travelled to Ogden for treatment, where surgeon extracted the ball and he is recovering at his parents’ Main street residence under Dr Powers care. The wound is not deemed dangerous.
An old time ad urges customers to visit Uncle Dan at Hines Liquoratore on Main Street for pure wines and liquors and promises friendly service.
The note invites farmers to bring dried fruit, grain, butter and eggs to Illinois, promising payment at the high market price. It emphasizes the trader on Ninth Street as a reliable buyer and mentions timely payments.
A mixed set of notices lists firms including Sick yiniache f yeceraree Lives Lia and saly by W Driver Zon along with J Ww MeX Nutt Co and r Ogden, indicating commercial activity and notices typical of a business section.
A fragmented critique targets a Salt Lake youth who boasted of influence over a coffin era and the Herald's recent publication. The piece scolds the author for missing Friday's Jonesport column and for overreaching with his enterprising boasts, urging him to quit.
Today we were favored with a fraternal visit from our friend B F Cummings editor of the Logan fader. Brother Ben has been absent from his northern home for a few days but returns this evening. We treat the gentleman will call us on us often.
Rev. D L Moody پاسخes a San Francisco reporter on whether Ingersoll teachings erode faith. He says the world isn t ready to deny God and notes increased crime from Gospel neglect. He credits thoughtful examination with strengthening the Gospel against skepticism. He adds press tone is improving nationwide.
A Wednesday notice lauds two years of city improvements and urges a modern fire alarm system. It proposes tapping bells to locate fires and using the telephone network, including alerting City Hall and Court House, to speed response and mobilize citizens.
A man named George Meyers, about sixty, living in the county for 8 to 10 years, disappeared after September 23 near Kelton road seven miles from Migrane Springs. He was last seen riding with a man named McDonald who drove Meyers’s team toward O'Connor’s place and Salmon Falls. McDonald allegedly hauled soda then vanished. Meyers’s friends seek his whereabouts.
Advertises Dr Warner's Perfect Corset and Flexible Rip Corset at a local shop on Main Street with health benefits claimed.
A large crowd attended the cold day races highlighted by a trotting match between Major King and Mary Emory. Major King won heat times 2 45 2 41 butMary Emory led in the third heat 2 47. Mary Emory swept the next two heats 2 49 and 2 47. Other events saw Gray Eagle not prevail in street races while Lizard won two straight heats in a running event Grace defeated Wallin two straight heats 3 06 and 2 55 and Bay Billy beat Billy Buck in a half mile dash 58 seconds.
The Tribune describes an evening incident near Third South and Third East where a dirty scoundrel exposed himself to two visiting ladies. One witness screamed and fled. the man targeted others, prompting calls for police action to identify and chastise the offender.
The Herald reports work on the Sanpete Valley Railroad has paused after delays. Engineer M. T. Burgess had been expected to begin laying iron again, with ties soon forthcoming and renewed operations planned, though obstacles persist in completing the narrow gauge.
The Ogden Telephone Exchange Co. tied a wire to the TU P telegraph line and conducted a successful telephone conversation between Ogden and Evanston, seventy one miles apart. Voices carried clearly at both ends, proving the experiment workable and urging Salt Lake to try similar enterprise.
At Delving Park a crowd watched a quarter mile race between Salt Lake horse Snail owned by Langford and Cache County horse General Garfield owned by Shiply, with Snail winning by one and a half lengths. A 15 yard foot race followed, Dick McCarty and Goody, with McCarty narrowly first as Goody fell back. A scrub race and planned shooting match failed to occur due to missing arrangements.
A concluding appeal urges Ogden to become a manufacturing and hotel hub. It cites railway superiority and utilities as foundations for growth, notes hotel shortages push travelers to Salt Lake, and argues for an ambitious brick hotel with 100 rooms on Main and Fourth to attract investments and summer visitors. Local officials push spring ground breaking.
A detainee attempted to break free at Moran San a jail on a morning incident. He fired shots that did not hit, fled to the street and over a fence, then was recaptured before crossing the block.
A fragmented communication references Bailey the land agent and a 1 carat item, noting congressional act 207 and related credits. It mentions claimants, residence or qualification, and repayment terms with dates and locations including Forther and Saty Lane, dated November 15 with unsettled financial notes.
A mixed audience attended Prof. feniti's lecture on education in Woodmansne's Theatre. The speaker criticized neglect of higher branches of study while praising eloquence and delivery in readings and Shakespearean scenes including Shylock and Washington's fate, urging renewed interest in language arts.
A letter from an attorney clarifies that a circulating document titled Vision by Joseph Smith is misrepresented as authorial. The author denounces the vision as false and asserts no knowledge of its creation or use of their name. The message urges readers to correct misimpressions in the public press.
Elders Allen of Haatsrly and Samuel Gentropity of Coalvilly left on Tuesday evening November 16 for the Sandwich Islands via Central Pacific RR. They depart to do good work, hope for pleasant journey, and plan to return home in good health after fulfilling their mission.
The document notes individuals including John Lowman and John D. Peuell admitted as citizens. It mentions cases such as People vs Frank Fowers and a certiorari argument in City courts. A Welsh-related case was dismissed at cost, with other docket items including Richard Fryre and Jed trial in progress.
Elder Jos. F. Smith announces a forthcoming marriage to Miss Fannie H. Header, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. If. Reader, Usden, with date set for November ith. George Reader of Cache County acts as observer.
This morning we were favored with a visit from Afr. Joseph Ball foreman of the Deseret News typographical department who was accompanied by Elder John Nichol ton recently returned from a mission to England. Both gentlemen look hale and hearty and we extend our hearty welcome to our city. They will probably return to Salt Lake this evening.
Over two days officers nipped several incidents in the bud. A couple of rowdy patrons at Woodmansen's Theatre gallery were too conspicuous and should have been removed. The paper advises hiring proper bouncers in the future.
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