07 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
1
After months of illness Mr. Gladstone nears death as doctors note no cancer and urge palliative care. Meanwhile a heated debate over asphalt land locations on the Uncompahgre reservation shows many prior claims, surveys, and monuments by distant syndicates, with faith and legality in question.
The passage describes how early Christians observed a Thanksgiving lashing now reduced to a single Tast er Sunday. It notes Easter eggs symbolizing kindness between clergy and congregation. It recalls German influenced customs of egg hunts and the cheerful wake of American children as they search and share eggs at dawn and recount playful beliefs of rabbits and fairies.
The Ouray School reports 32 Indian children enrolled, with physical facilities described as inadequate. Despite disappointments, organizers praise ongoing labor and envision long term impact on civilization through evening chapel, calisthenics, singing, moral instruction, and Sunday services aimed at uplifting the community.
The record shows several cases: Yarwell v Kabell adjourned to March Stat. Kabell dismissed for lack of action. Louthi v McKee charged with assault. jail term two days. jury found guilty. Sentences extended to April 6 for Atwood defendants. State v Mukhon and Stionaker to trial. Sha Fife v Melico continued to term. Jury impaneled and progress noted.
George Aingo reports a fine brick residence nearing completion as plans to improve the area progress. Clyde Stewart plans to move to Henrys Fork country, while river schools visited the County Superintendent last week. George Bullings praises river improvements and decides to add a new foundation to his store, saying Better late than never.
Two Murray boys on horseback chased a bridge in front of W PR Reynolds residence when one horse stumbled and broke its leg in two places. A birthday gathering for W P Bagapids grandfather Reynolds featured music dancing and dinner. Shearing crews head for Jack Ward’s pens near Bagge with plans to arrive around the 12th. A rain at night brings concern for fruit trees after a severe winter.
The United States purchases Cascareta Candy Cathartic at about two million boxes annually with expectations of reaching three million before New Year. The product is advertised as a reliable bowel regulator and is sold by Vernal Drug Company and all druggists.
The piece describes population drift toward the south and west, noting upcoming public reforms. It reports a planned meeting house with a brick foundation and timber from the mountains. A recent meeting discussed funding for a new school house, but the bond was voted down and taxation for building was approved.
Local notes describe plans for modern school buildings on Kiin Street, a newly consolidated post office, a handsome department store, and lively social life with dances at Robert's Hall. Sunday School attendance reaches 117, with talk of joint association meetings and praise for Superintendent N.G. Sowards.
An advertisement touts Cascarata Candy Catharnic as a pleasant tonic for the digestion liver and bowels. It claims to cleanse the system dispel colds cure headaches fevers and constipation and is sold by Vernal Drug Company with guaranteed results.
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