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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1879
Page
4
Reports detail the shooting of Sulphur Springs Texas city marshal John Morris while he drank with a friend. An unknown assailant fired through the heart, escaping into the darkness. The motive is linked to Morris arresting a suspect earlier.
Anels Jumbo was caught with a stolen chicken hidden in his clothing. He explained that the fowl must have crawled up his breechlog, stating the bizarre excuse in response to the question.
General Sherman says there is no official report of the engagement between Merritt and the Indians and doubts the claim. Merritt will have twelve hundred arms ready, seen as sufficient, to suppress the hostiles. Dispatch from Salt Lake City notes Indians at Uintah agency simply disposal remain.
Telegraph summary from multiple cities reports Russia's stance on Afghanistan, General Gough to JelIslabad, and Roberts coordination with Jenkens forces. Telegraph notes Hughes halted due to supply shortages near Khedat Ighilzvi. A Geneva duel on the Spanish frontier involved Joan Jaques Aliot and Lacere, tied to a May 16 incident. Count St Valier to thank Bismerch for praise in Vienna visit.
The Washington Letter reports on diplomatic incidents from Lima and Christiancy the Peruvian envoy, Indian uprisings near Laramie, and Meeker’s era civilizing policies. It notes board of health funding disputes, marshal expenses, and congressional expectations as of October 4, 1879.
Forty nine years ago the Liverpool and Manchester line opened with the Duke of Wellington aboard. The Rocket won a prize for locomotives, Huskisson was killed in an accident, and passenger service began with 140 travelers on opening day. The Baltimore and Ohio line in Maryland began July 4, 1828 with horse cars and one locomotive.
A Chicago resident jokes that after the disturbance begins, Lefora will trigger a surge of emotional women shooting men in the city. An Indianapolis barber who became a minister is called to baptize three candly dates, then loudly cries “Next” during the first baptism.
A listener recalls a man called de Max Muller as a “grent thin cur” and a minister’s closing sermon scene. A boy shouts “Out on first” near the vestibule as the minister proclaims Judgment. A stray line notes alcohol cleaning ink stands and pocketbooks more promptly than anything else.
A fragmented note explains a fanciful system where touching stamps convey romance and refusals. Upside down stamps supposedly mean I love you while right side up signals farewell. Other positions allegedly reveal invitations and engagements through coded phrases.
The tonic claims to prevent malaria infection, stop paroxysms of fever, and eradicate malarial illness even in its persistent form. It markets as a reliable remedy for emigrants to the far West, travelers, miners, and households across America, praised for preventive and curative effects.
In Salt Lake City readers are urged to visit the Agency for home made goods in the O1p Constitution Building area to compare high wheat prices with local stock. The notice promotes Gats and Barley as top buys and showcases Flannels, Shawls, Waterproofs, Blankets, Linseys, Cloths, and other woolen goods at low prices. J U Cutten.
A large brown pocket book containing currency receipts and a letter was lost in Brigham City or along the Brigham City to Orden road on October 3. The finder should leave it at the Co op store Brigham City or at Juxtirian office Orden for a reward.
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