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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1880
Page
2
A fragmented note recalls a Wednesday issue from Ogden Junction dated September 29, 1580. It mentions a newspaper and price references, with scattered names and bureau hints indicating a New York affiliation.
Kytered ab the Post Office at Oxden City Utah Ter is noted as Second Class Matter, indicating its mailing classification and handling status for postal processing.
The document lists appointed estate and district agents authorized to receive money and issue receipts. Names include Edwin Riek of Morgan City, A Willatisyeseesceeressetorin, M. Webster of Cauhlin Idaho, Edwin Soth of Richmond, Sharp of SMS field, Paul Carden of Star Ja, N Mowell, W N Thomas, Horsiey, and Hyrum Wells, with roles as England General Collector and local collectors in Box Elder County.
The remarks liken the Mr Campbell campaigner for territorial delegateship to the notable Campbellite Ames A. Garfield, noting similarities in the level of grace or merit. The fragment suggests public perception of political contenders and their standing.
Oxen Housand Hancock clubs will be formed in New York City by the first of October. At the present time there are nearly six hundred organized with a membership of over fifty thousand.
Mentor or old was the teacher who instructed Ulysses' son Telemaschus in honesty. Mentor of modern times is the place where Ulysses himself gives occasional instruction in party policy.
The Tue Wasmixoton Sentinel claims Garfield led a resolution to form a committee to investigate liquor traffic with a view to restriction. It notes the German vote cannot and will not back Garfield. Louis Schade editorials align with Republican candidates.
A New York Tribune piece cites a lone watchman on the tower offering reasons to back the Republican ticket. It recalls 1876 critiques of alleged corruption, asserting abuses in Louisiana, southern politics, Washington finances, and federal interference with elections.
Deseret Paper Mills superintendent C J Lambert displayed a 28 calibre cartridge that pierced the rag cutter as it ran at high speed with 1,000 cuts per minute. No explosion or damage occurred, prompting doubt the feat could be repeated.
Irish land league organizer Michel Davitt travels America guiding branches from New York to Omaha. He explains three funds, peaceful aims, and proposed government bonds to compensate landlords while tenants regain ownership, with rents and evictions shaping looming November tensions.
The speaker argues for a policy to allow purchase of land in fee simple within ten years, avoiding government or landlord loss. This would curb emigration, enable the country to support its people, and potentially triple population. Vast lands now closed to cultivation could open, attracting foreigners and reversing the drain.
The Times Publishing Co Salt Lake City presents Tudlidge Quarterly Magazine 176 pages with portraits of Brigham Young Eliza R Snow and others and a table of contents focused on Utah topics. It costs 1.00 per number or 4.00 per year plus a poetry book Fugitive Poems by Mrs Mary painted at and ake sold at 1.25 leather 1.00 cloth 50 cents paper readership in Ogden can buy at John f Chambers on Fifty Street.
Fragmentary notice describes items for sale at a Fish Wagon Depot location with unclear details and dates. The readable bits suggest a local commerce notice or classified sale item from a historical page segment.
A brief notice points to farming equipment like Oliver Chilled and Moline Plows as efficient options. It mentions Rain Wegon Depot and includes several obscure model codes and brands in a compact trade style.
A large crowd watched as tar heated in an improvised cauldron near the Ogden Pipe Company works on Franklin Street overflowed and caught fire. The blaze and dense smoke drew bells and locomotives whistles, but quick intervention by a firefighter with a Babcock extinguisher extinguished the flames, turning the incident into a humorous misadventure.
newspaper warns parents after Utah Central and Union Pacific lines pledge to arrest boys who board arriving trains. Trespass charges to be used to deter the dangerous practice, urging parental supervision to protect children from injury.
Yesterday afternoon a four year old son of Mr Menry Tribe was playing with Dr P L Anderson’s children when he ran into a wash stand. The corner of the stand cut above the eye, forming a three inch gash to the bone. Dr Anderson attended, dressed the wound and the child is now doing well.
Mr Jon Draney of Plain City broke into a ditch filled gully while crossing a narrow track near Strong's canyon road. One horse pushed the other, the wagon overturned, a splinter pierced a horse fatally. Draney escaped injury.
Pioneer comedian Phil diary gette will entertain with impersonations and a strong company during conference. Those seeking light amusement can see Phil's Mates at the Bull Lake theatre for reasonable entertainment.
Last week a fourteen year old son of Alvin Crockett broke his arm near the wrist while gymnastic play and is recovering. Josiah Stendricks' son, riding home from a ranch, was thrown when the horse fell and injur ed the leg four inches above the ankle, swelling soon after. A circulating rumor claims coal has been found in Sardine canyon south of Wellsville with detached chunks of good quality. If developed, the mine would be wealth for owners and public benefit.
The water commissioners are in session daily at the Court house. Citizens with water rights in dispute should present their claims now so cases can be acted upon and business facilitated. Lebals who are interested go immediately and present their claims.
obituary notices trace the life of Jonathan Pugmire born 1823 in Carlisle England died Sept 18 1880 in St Charles Idaho. He joined the Saints in Nauvoo 1844 served in the Seventy and Mormon Battalion then settled Salt Lake City Bear Lake and Bear Lake Stake areas. He dies after neuralgia of the heart and is mourned by a large family and friends with a funeral Sept 20 at the St Charles meeting house.
Last evening an Ogden Brass Band party drew about eighty couples. The Fourth Ward brass band attended by invitation and joined in street serenades before the ball. The two bands performed aboard Main street then at Union Opera House, delivering lively music in excellent style and ending in a friendly rivalry that promises another event.
This afternoon a harnessed horse raced up Main Street and struck a hydrant at Fourth Street corner with great force. The animal then ran a short distance down Fourth before being stopped. After capture the horse appeared lame but no damage was caused beyond minor injuries.
Mr Dwyer sent by registered mail a collection of views to Elder J Z Stewart in Mexico City. The package travelled to New York and boarded the Vera Cruz which sank off Florida. It was recovered on the Florida coast, re mailed from St Augustine, and returned to Mr Dwyer whose card identified ownership. The views are ruined and on display at his store.
A local notice reports orchard thefts by a group of boys near Fourth Street. Orcole Daniel Gamble says during his absence they entered his Young Street orchard between Third and Fourth, stealing fruit and causing damage. He identifies the culprits and warns of a heavier consequence.
At Farmington Justice Loynd presided over a jury trial between L. J. Rica and W. B. Folsom over the delivery of hay claimed by Rica. The long trial concluded with a hung jury at midnight, no verdict reached, and a new trial likely.
The Ogden theatre management and Home Dramatic Club may begin talks soon to stage the 16 current season. Locals in Junction City likely support first class talent, with Salt Lake Dramatic Company prominent in the lineup.
Last evening about seven the company of Mormon immigrants from New York aboard the U S train reached this city. The newcomers appear healthy and some plan to travel to points north and south of Weber County. departures were scheduled for today.
SeaTRAvILeg hosts several threshing machines while a new Salt Lake church named Campbellites is organized with C J Hollister as preacher and Gov Murray as deacon. The Tribune remains the official organ as the Ogden Water Pipe Co begins operations. An unadvertised inaugural illumination and tar fireworks caused an apology from directors. A Fifth street fracas left broken glass and a blood trail to Auin street.
Judge Rh Williams of Richards and Williams departs by U P R R for Kentucky. The trip combines business and pleasure and may last about a month. He plans visits to Washington on legal matters and will return to Ogden, where he has resided over five years and made many friends.
In Salt Lake City an action seeks to strike women Emmeline Wells Maria Blythe and A G Paddock from voter lists. George Maxwell petitions the Supreme Court to remove female voters from registration lists as a challenge to territorial suffrage laws. The writ directs Robert Burton to erase the names and awaits further court orders.
Officials report the water commission faces a challenged season as seating and scheduling pressures rise. Members work to resolve delays and allocate resources while maintaining public access to services.
Ogden grows as a center for first class business with the Ogden Water and Gas Pipe Company led by W N Morton of Olympia. The firm produces pine wood piping with iron binding and nephalium coating, claiming 200 psi rating and higher cost savings than iron. Orders are urged for immediate purchase from the Franklin Street works and yard stock tops 30,000 feet with 9,000 feet pending for four inch pipe. Results show widespread Pacific Coast use and heavy railroad adoption.
Salt Lake City 1880 circular from the Salt Lake McKenzie Reform Club announces arrangements to supply employers with labor hands across departments. Applications may be sent by letter or in person to Dr. Gardiner at the given address. Committee members include George Bretherton Henry Raddon and Dr. Gardiner.
A daughter of Thomas Slater of Slaterville was thrown against the sidewalk when her dress snagged a wagon wheel on Fourth Street. She sustained a left arm fracture two inches above the wrist and was taken to Dr. John Driver, who treated the injury and reported the patient doing well.
On Friday two Retief Society sisters from Farmington Davis County were thrown from a carriage while crossing water opposite Geo. Davis residence. They were severely hurt. a accompanying little girl was not injured. Latest advices indicate recovery.
On opening morning 2 Central School hosted about 70 to 80 scholars in each of three departments. Trustees Ballantyne Jo Parry Mr Alex Ross and Mr W O Fife delivered addresses before pupils were assigned to seats and the term officially began.
A large congregation gathered at the Tabernacle on Sunday afternoon and parishioners felt happy. The U B passenger train arrived two hours late at Ogden and trains on the Utah Central and Utah & Northern waited for it before proceeding. A new Fourth Street streetcar line was planned to run near the Tabernacle with water line work on Second Street to be completed.
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