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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1880
Page
2
Partial OCR note indicates a city office title involving second class matter designation. Details are fragmented with no clear event, date, or named entities beyond generic office terms.
A list of appointed sens ti to receive money and collect the same is announced for their respective stations. Names include prominent firms and individuals across cities such as Evanston, Madison, and England with general collectors assigned to manage funds.
The Boston Post reviews Bexoxp Aport's latest novel The Story of an Honest Man calling it fiction. The piece notes the book as a work of fiction and offers a critical take on its themes and style.
A local report notes that despite three million hogs packed in Chicago since March 14, the city still holds plenty of stock. Report emphasizes the ongoing meat supply and urban livestock practices.
Joxwx Liwg led earnings with 20000 dollars on opening night. Hachel earned 5000 dollars while another act brought in 7200 dollars. Christine Nilsson earned 9800 dollars. Sarah Bernhardt earned just over 8000 dollars after advertising costs.
The Herald notes J G Bennett’s journal reports Bfornians grow carrots to drain excess alkali from the soil. The discovery highlights agricultural practices aimed at soil improvement and land reclamation.
The Teeta uociaL museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences will hold its semi centennial jubilees next year in St. Petersburg. Emperor Nicholas I established the museum in 1831, and many Russian and foreign zoologists are expected to attend.
Mea Wannxay, a Scotch diamond maker, announces late that his experiments show crystalline silica such as quartz and amethyst and ruby sapphire may be carved to become commercially successful.
A minister at Tribe's Mill New York sparked a sensation by issuing the hymn 329. The event drew attention as it was connected to a hymn later identified as Crown Lim Lord ra with unclear references.
A Gieuan factory reportedly produces over ten a day of glueoleo from old linen rage. The article claims the product equals grape in quality and is used cheaply to make confections and jellies. Caution urged in selecting eyelet items due to lowly origin.
A garbled note reflects a rural proverb about planting trees versus hunting buffalo. It suggests patience with irrigation and rainfall, implying wiser farming by timely planting. The quote appears misspelled and partially incomprehensible, but centers on prudent land management.
A report notes that Chinese and Japanese practices rely on liquid nourishment to accelerate early vegetable growth. Lettuce radishes and other crops sprout rapidly, resulting in tender, brittle Youstaties and sprouting by Monday. Tobacco and test plants are mentioned as similarly treated.
The New York Pack reports on Edison’s electric light experiments at Menlo Park. It claims carbon points rebuilt for the light, endorses candlewick as a surrogate, and describes a five-pole circuit with a kerosene lamp and four lit cans achieving a bright flood over fifty miles.
A Meprean factor recommends Simmond's Nabob Whisky sold by McNutt and Co. The note appears as a brief trade endorsement with limited legible details.
The article extols Thanksgiving as a national holy day honoring Providence for liberty and abundant prosperity. It contrasts despotism with American freedoms, notes economic growth across grain fields factories and transport, and highlights regional gratitude from the Great Basin valleys for peace and religious privilege. It emphasizes unity despite political tensions and stresses blessings across the nation and world.
A historical call marks November 23 as a holy day and holiday for solemn worship and grateful remembrance of God’s goodness, urging restrained celebration and devout reflection rather than boisterous revelry. The passage frames the day as a time for spiritual observance and sober conduct.
San Francisco tailor Nicoti tag on Market Street releases a National Portrait Album in eight panels featuring famous figures such as Garsfield Arthur Hancock Boggs Perkins Rossecrans Grant and Sherman in various gentleman’s outfits. The circular also lists presidential votes from 1789 to 1880 with ages of presidents.
Mrs T J Stayvsee of Main Street Ogden announces limited time services of a seasoned milliner with experience in Salt Lake City. She offers to fit the most fastidious tastes of ladies who call, promising stylish hats and careful workmanship.
Letters from W. N. and Geo. H. Butler describe a six day Atlantic storm on the way to England with two men washed overboard and safe arrival in Liverpool. Geo H. Carver reports Mormon missionary work in Tennessee with sermons to new congregations, a planned Colorado trip, and calm Saints amid local political strife.
An 11 o'clock runaway on the Salt Lake street between the 14th and 15th Wards injures Sister Wallace wife of Elder Geo B Wallace. She was thrown from the wagon endgate and later taken to a neighbor’s home. Her condition is not yet learned and the report hopes for a non serious outcome.
A portion of the Fourth Ward Sunday School met at Elder Richard A. Ballantyne's residence last night. Mr Austin Brown spoke for the group, welcoming the missionary back to Utah. Elder Ballantyne expressed gratitude for the kindness, and after more songs the assembly ended with Home Sweet Home.
The Ogden Brass Band has arranged four party fundraisers to buy an organ for the Second Ward Meeting House. The first event is at Union Opera House on Thursday evening December 2 1880 with admission one dollar. Tickets are sold at the hall, on party night, or through band members.
On Friday Nov 19 1880 a large black overcoat with a drab lining containing papers and a pocket book was lost between the old depot and the Chamberlin house. A reward is offered if returned to the Juction office.
Salt Lake papers report the death of Mrs Frances P Teasdel mother of eight and wife of P Teasdel Esq of Salt Lake City. She died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning after a long life of old age. Born at Somerton Norfolk England she was baptized into the LDS church in 1850. She was esteemed by all who knew her and mourned by family and many friends. May she rest in peace.
Salt Lake papers continue to chronicle burglaries while arrangements form between Salt Lake and Ogden shooting clubs for upcoming matches. Epneam Sutra leaves for Germany Smelling works to serve as foreman. A stabbing case in Uintah ends in self defense leading to release. Folklore notes and local notices wrap the town in a lively but mixed editorial mood.
Frederick Chandler admits two marriages to Rosina Chandler of Tooele and Minnie James of Sandy amid a Utah commissioner's hearing. He seeks extenuating circumstances claiming coercion and later claims of her alleged unfaithfulness. The case proceeds to November 30 to hear more witnesses.
Last evening the Ogden shooting club met to respond to the Salt Lakers challenge from the Salt Lake club. A proposition was made for two matches between the five clubs with the first at Ogden Driving Park near December 2 and a return in Salt Lake. Bogardus rules will govern both contests.
A grateful note thanks Guthrie Dooly and Co. agents for the Firemen's Fund Insurance Co. of San Francisco for promptly paying the insurance on a recently burned building. The writer calls the company very reliable and among the best on the Pacific Coast.
A California billiard expert, referred to as Mr. B, challenged Corinnelle Rivers in a staged match at Mack's place. Both deposited $10 forfeit, the bout began as night fell, and Rivers won the match by a clear margin after a long session, leaving speculation about fair play.
A citizens grand ball will be held tomorrow evening at the Union Opera House. A first class quadrille band has been secured and the committee promises a pleasant sociable occasion. Admission is one dollar. All are invited to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving night.
Higginbothan & Co. in Mound Fort announce expanded telephone use in Ogden with eighty to a hundred customers already connected. The system lets customers call Weber Mills to order flour without walking or riding, aiming for a full central office network for Ogden and surrounding settlements, Salt Lake included.
Ladies are urged to call on Mrs J Stayner on Main Street to view an extensive stock of goods. She reports a magnified business and remains ready to fill all orders. See local advertisements for guidance.
Report indicates a young woman thrown from a horse on Fifth Street two weeks ago is in a very dangerous condition with fears for her recovery. Dr. Ai8 Condon is treating her and hopes the worst fears may not be realized.
Dr Condon returned to Ogden after a trip to Salt Lake. He visited St Mark's hospital and performed operations on several patients. He expressed satisfaction with the courtesy shown by residents of the capital.
Tomorrow evening a party will be held in Fireman's hall with good music and a promise of a good time for attendees.
Mrs Judge Williams and Miss Martha A Carris have been confined to bed for ten days but are now convalescent and expected to return to the house soon.
The report notes a Thanksgiving supper at Mt E Church tomorrow evening. S. W. Sears, Jr. estimates selling in the new building on Christmas Eve as the Ogden branch chief. A Grass Valley Co operative break in on the 11th mat. saw thefts valued at 60 to 75 dollars including fabrics and knives.
Wiliam Ashmead Bartlett, a young Philadelphian, rose to favor at Oxford under the Baroness Burdett Coutts. He earned a scholarship at Keble College, struggled academically, and narrowly avoided graduation from hall. He lived in her circles, donated to Bulgarian relief, and was known as a ladies' man at late stand up teas.
A deaf and dumb man searches beneath a plank walkway and retrieves a raw humble Lee, illustrating a vivid moment of quiet determination and resourcefulness.
Advertises Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best remedy for common and chronic coughs and respiratory ailments including asthma bronchitis whooping cough and croup. Claims faster cure rates, pleasant taste, gentle for children and a guarantee. Prices listed 10 cents 60 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by J W McNutt Co and D C Uemaby Logan.
A physician from Mastings Iowa cites Brown's Anwita Satyr as the most wonderful healing salve for eye inflammation. The testimonial claims rapid relief and broad usefulness in family use, with distribution through War, Deiver & Sot and J. W. McNuit & Co in Ogden.
Fragmentary OCR note promotes a supposed remedy related to Badwa and Ibmovar Cally with a call to ask a druggist for the cure. The text is unclear and sources an unspecified medical claim.
The Central Board of the Y. M. M. I. along with assigned missionaries releases a list of upcoming meetings across Riverdale Hooper Weber Plain City Staterville Harrisville West End Overth Ogden Harrisville Lynne Marriott Munisville Ogden First Ward Ogden Second Ward Ogden Third Ward Ogden Fourth Ward and West Weber East End with circuit conferences scheduled Sundays Mondays and Wednesdays through January 1881 culminating in a quarterly conference at the Ogden Tabernacle on January 19 1881 Jos A West President Central Board
A brief clipped line notes that a Roman figure was turned to stone after a dispute. The excerpt hints at satirical or sensational tone about a person criticized for appearance. No clear names or dates are given in the readable text.
The Ladies T has received a large stock of Dolmans Cloaks and Circulars for ladies misses and children's wear. Call and see at G I Tribe's 4th Street and Sw Street.
A fragment from Puck quotes Sscantany Evanys of the state department using ornate phrasing to request a drink. He defends a restrained, courteous approach and notes a duty upon his age group to assume responsibility.
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