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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1880
Page
2
Text appears as a postal matter note indicating entry at the Ogden City Utah Post Office. It references second class mail status and standard postal processing phrasing.
A list of appointed agents authorized to receive money and receipts for the canteen. Named: Edwin Rich in Horgan City. Jas Salmon in Cobiviva, Bamudt. E A Wikligms in Larle Idaho. Wm M Avetaler in Perneae Frankiby. Falwin Smarth in cache Co Fae. Paul Qardonv in Lori C Siew. Hyrum Jos TAQell. Wollaglic. James England as General Collector.
Fragment references a trotting horse linked to a former owner Stone and now with Sr. Vanderbilt. Mentions a garden in Philadelphia and a man named Qaphta buying worn-out barges to feed carnivorous animals. Notes four horses weekly and cost comparison to beef.
A short unreadable OCR snippet hints at a longer historic text. The fragment mentions aging and durability and implies a lasting message or statement that may endure beyond the present.
A Cincinnati Gazette item recalls a biting quip about a Chicago girl who allegedly chewed phosphorus to improve her chances as a partner, implying the rest of her was a slim block of wood.
Docron Tasser claimed he belonged to the Greeley party opposed to Grant but now supports Garfield. After delivering the speech he publicly ate a watermess fon.
A Republican joke targets the Democratic vice presidential candidate with the line What is the age of the candidate The punchline asserts the candidate is defined by mortgage rather than age, reflecting political satire of financial concerns.
A weaStar Mexican resident of Chihuahua offers 2000 dollars for Victorio the Apache chief scalp and 256 dollars for each warrior scalp as he causes trouble in that region.
The Philadelphia Times mocks the Prince of Wales for blocking marriages of his friends and questions his intellect while noting he will likely rule Britain. It argues hereditary succession, not elections, places him on the throne and ridicules his pursuits behind scenes and at theatres.
A September Atlantic Monthly piece recalls President William Henry Harrison who died on April 4 1841. It details his early rising habits and market trips in harsh weather, his pneumonia after a rain, and the strain on his mind and body. The account notes political tensions and Collins Harrison’s final moments as he spoke of government principles.
The piece argues for free ships and revenue tariffs, attacking protectionist policy as harming American shipbuilding and exports. It contrasts past reliance on tariffs with the need for cheaper, domestically built ships, urging repeal of navigation laws and lower duties to boost trade and employment.
The passage condemns the few manufacturers who harm millions of thrifty farmers and denounces the injustice against the many. It lauds the democratic party for cutting the ace of the odious excesses and defending free institutions celebrated on the Fourth of July.
The piece urges citizens to prepare for winter needs and the upcoming November elections. It warns of Liberal party organizing in Weber County and Salt Lake City clergy involvement while urging voter registration and support for the Peoples candidate. It notes vigilance in Utah Territory as Ogden faces political activity.
Mrs. Naxey Wateur died near Witt Springs Arkansas at age 90. Born in North Carolina during the Indian troubles she learned to shoot and handle a rifle. She chopped trees cleared fields made rails plowed and did outdoor work. At 17 she married a Dutch first preacher and moved to Tennessee. They had thirteen children.
To YVoters to exercise their franchise registration is required for county and territorial elections by the county assessor and collector, and for the city election by the city assessor and collector. On Monday Sept 13, Gilbert Belnap or his deputy will register all 18 year olds. no further registration needed unless law changes.
A fragment notes ceiling centers and ornament plaster work at Barnard White's Lumber Yard, with garbled text suggesting a shop or building maintenance job. No clear dates or names beyond Barnard White.
Friday notice details Captain Smith's death after a gunshot wound. The inquest heard how the bullet damaged the stomach and backbone, causing internal hemorrhage. The will left all to Daniel Davidson, and Miss Agnes Davidson grieved as Captain Smith died.
A large barn owned by Bishop Brinton near Mill Creek below Salt Lake burned early Thursday. Ten tons of hay five sets of harnesses fifty-two sheep one cow and a straw stack were lost. A wagon was damaged. The fire started by a boy's candle carelessness. Charley Shepherd aided by freeing five horses. two more could not be saved due to lack of a knife. Estimated loss two thousand dollars.
The Weber Mining District rolls forward with new layouts and strong indications of rich ore. The first carload from the Silver Chief is bound for Salt Lake City, signaling others like Robert Me. Quade Abraham Lincoln Little Nellie The Star and more will soon ship ore as work intensifies.
Mr Wolcot and party encamped at Brigham Station to survey the Oregon branch of the U P 2 R. The line will follow the present Ural & Northern grade from Ogden to Brigham, then Curlew Valley to Snake River and Burnt River to Baker City. About fifteen men, led by G Wolcot, proceed as long as work continues to firmly locate the future road.
A moonlight excursion to Lake Shore is planned for next Thursday the 16th. A U C special train will depart Ogden depot at 7 p.m. to the lake where a dance and music are arranged. Tickets for one gentleman with a lady including fare and admission cost 1.50. Invitations available from the local committee Messia James Allen Nelse McCarty Wm Chapman Frank Rother J M Walker and R Wells.
Personalities from Utah including Cant Hooper of Salt Lake and veteran actor David McKenzie were seen in Ogden this a.m. James Jack of Salt Lake joined the depot crowd. Charles Crocker Jr and wife are honeymooning and traveling with James Gamble of Western Union. The Crockers and group arrived from the west in a special car and proceed east for a brief eastern visit.
Deseret News asks Utah papers to help locate a leather trunk lost by Sister Charles E. Clark now in Almy Wyoming Territory. The trunk bears the label E. Clark Evanston Wyoming Territory and was last seen on arrival in New York City. Information should be sent to the newspaper office or Bishop James Bowns in Almy.
The tragic death of the Davis family’s young child followed severe burns from a lamp incident last Tuesday. Mr Davis, then at his Idaho ranch, was summoned by telegraph and expected home soon. The article expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved parents.
Mr. Harry Dennison known as Ogden's crack shot departs this evening for a two week visit to the west. He won the medal at yesterday's shooting match and will compete in the great shooting tournament in California. His score from yesterday will be published in tomorrow's issue.
Utah readers are told of political editorial suggestions. The Silver Chief mine shipped its first car load of argentiferous ore to Salt Lake this afternoon, the first such shipment from the district. Also noted are a missing Ogden resident named Fulloute, a report of Da A. L. Wavapaitan found dead in Tiffin Ohio, and a coroner verdict citing opium wine overdose with unclear intent.
A month ago a distressed woman came to the city and the City Council provided aid enabling her to reach San Francisco. Mayor L. J. Herrick received a gracious letter praising the kindness shown and noting her gratitude and religious grounding.
A detailed tour of the Utah Vinegar Works led by manager Frank Rother describes the complex on Ninth and Pacific Streets with an 80 horsepower boiler, a 16 horsepower engine, a 240 bushels per day grain mill, a 2000 gallon mash-tub, and five large generators. The plant produces 90 000 gallons of vinegar annually for markets in Montana Idaho Wyoming Arizona and Nevada and houses a piggery with 43 hogs.
A complaint accuses sons of parties of stealing loose lumber behind Main Street stores. The aggregate value is substantial and property owners say the piracy has gone on long enough. The offenders are warned to desist or face consequences.
Mr M. H. Beardstey has disposed of his fine residence on Wall Street to Mr William Scudder. The purchase money amount is stated as between $2,000 and $4,000.
The Ogden Shooting Club held its monthly match for the fine gold medal. Ambrose Greenwell led with a perfect ten until surpassed by M R Beardsley, while J W McNutt claimed third prize. Harry Dennison won the feather medal amid rival Johnny Tyler’s declining score.
Mr Mack representing Widow Bedett travels east after arriving from the West. Captain Baden and party return north from Yellowstone then head east. J G Cutler of the lake travels to Salt Lake in woolen manufactory interests. W B Doddridge Eng Division Supt U P R E visits Ogden. James Glade, Salt Lake musician, spends a few days in Ogden. G W East, Chicago clothing agent, returns from the north showing goods to merchants. Robt Irvine from Salt Lake nears a position at I Woolner’s while in town. Prof Q F Riggs of Salt Lake visits Ogden in sewing machine work. F & Richards, Esq., and family return from Soda Springs. William Pugh, old Ogdenite now in Salt Lake, and leader of a brass band, reports plans to return to Ogden. East Lake youths Erynne Warden and Austin Sloan visit Master W T Beardaley before his departure for the cast to study.
A lively runaway occurred this afternoon on Main Street. The sviver was frightened and the vehicle sustained some damage. Voters should note registration opens next Monday September 13 for one week. Br Farroote, once missing, was found last night near West Walter. Cart Jen Nick, a Utah mining gentleman, has been missing since Wednesday with speculation about his possible California move.
On Saturday evening Robert Baird a long time section boss on the Utah & Northern railroad was seriously injured when a hand car collision occurred near the depot. He suffered multiple severe wounds including leg fractures and back contusion and was treated by Dr. P. L. Anderson and colleagues.
A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral at Samuel Horrocks’s Fourth Street residence for Cora Davis, the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Davis. Elders Brown and Stratford spoke while the choir sang Farewell all earthly honors. The service concluded with prayers and the burial of the remains.
In this city Davis Cora daughter of James and Jane Davis died at 1 year 4 months 25 days from a lamp accident Sept 9 1880. Funeral notice to be given tomorrow Eliza widow of Woon Jaka Condado died of fever aged 34 Frederick Wood died aged 82 in gospel faith.
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