Sheep Wardens Report Mass Sheep Killing by Colorado Cattlemen
Anellon Johnson's two herders, Doug Leonard and William Mann, report a midnight raid in Moffatt County Colorado. About five hundred sheep were killed and property destroyed in a coordinated cattlemen assault. Leonard and a fellow herder were restrained and blindfolded before attackers burned the camp and seized gear. Sheriff Richardson directs deputies to investigate and gather evidence for Colorado authorities.
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Vernal
Coueternati
Anellon Johnson
Doug Leonard
William Mann
Moffatt County
Colorado
Zelveg
Leonard
Nol
Iére
Leonora
Richardson
Win
Preece
Snelsen Johnson
Uintah County
Wodé Growers’ Association
Gover
Randlett Growth Sparks Thanks and Local Activity
RANDLETT F M Ketchum has opened a store in his warehouse. Four families have moved in three weeks, with Mr Knight the fourth. Bracken held meetings with the Colorado Park Irrigation company. Mrs Rice is taking charge of Mr Rice's Myton school during his farm work. Mr Jensen quietly married in Vernal. An educational campaign meeting occurred March 30 with a banquet and speeches by Dr Holden and Prof James G Barker. Mrs Durfee visited Vernal. Kate Abplanalp stayed. Ouray canal work will pause next week for spring planting. Rev Hersey traveled to White Rocks. Leonard Harris goes to Moffatt as ditch rider. Roy Taylor and wife from Ft. Duchesne attended Sunday meeting.
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Ketchum
Randlett
Knight
Bracken
Colorado Park Irrigation Company
Rice
Rtice
Myton
Jensen
Vernal
Dr Holden
James G Barker
Hersey
White Rocks
City Library Board Turns Over to County
The city library board meets Monday to transfer the library to the county with no new law for consolidation. A special county tax raised about $5000 funds will aid Vernal’s library. Mayor Colton becomes president of the new County Library Board with Miss Edith Lawrence as secretary and treasurer.
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Colton
New County Library Board
Edith Lawrence
Scene at Trouble Scene Investigated by Snel and Johnson
Report from the district notes Snel fen Johnson and others moved to the trouble site but no word has yet come. The story remains unconfirmed pending further details.
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Snelfen Johnson
Valley News Roundup Includes School Work and Hay Baling
Reports describe Bishop Simperg heading to Jensen with a hay bailer leaving fifty tons more hay to bale. A Roosevelt doctor visits Tona Richardson noting improving condition. Geo Goodrich Jr speaks at a large MIA session. Primary opens. Minnie Atwood agrees to teach a class. Stake officers present include Mrs Bingham Bennion and others. Sheriff Richardson suffers rheumatism. Stella Sainsbury exams school children and voices a brief talk. Teachers host a dance to raise funds for school playthings. Carl Preece mentions his family being busy at home. Easter brings scarce eggs in the valley after years.
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Bishop Simperg
Jensen
Roosevelt
Tona Richardson
Geo. Goodrich, Jr
Minnie Atwood
Sarah Bingham
Ruth Bennion
Harmon Sowards
Homer Rich
Lafe Richardsons
Stella
Sainsbury
Carl Preece
Beasie Owens and Joe Young Wed by Justice ONeil
Mike Beasie Owens deputy county clerk and Joe Young of Moffatt were married by Justice Vv. O Neil Saturday evening last in a simple ceremony.
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Mike Beasie Owens
Joe Young
Moffatt
O'Neil
Vernal Farmers Meet Calls for Uintah County Survey
The largest gathering of farmers in Vernal convened at the Orpheus with Dr. Israelson and Dr Jennings as speakers. The meeting voted unanimously to urge a hydrographic survey of Uintah County.
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Vernal
Orpheus
Israelson
Jennings
Uintah County
Farmer Fred Akhurst Appeals Tax Concerns in Vernal Express
A farmer and landowner named Fred Akhurst writes to the editor of the Vernal Express, objecting to higher taxes amid drought losses and a harsh winter. He argues that farmers would not pay more taxes unless overall tax reductions are shown, warning of severe hardship for the community.
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Vernal Express
Fred, Akhurbst
Closing Ralley of the Educational Drive
The Uintah county educational drive ended March 20 at Fort Duchesne with a banquet then a program in Assembly Hall. Prof Woodard spoke on Musical Appreciation aided by phonograph examples, and Dr Holden lectured on Vitalized Education to a large attentive audience.
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Uintah County
AL Fort Duchesne
L. §. Thompson
Woodard
Carbrn County
Holden
Tlne
Isabrand Sander
Hylas C Smith
Bennion Returns from Conference Enjoys Trip Despite Storms
Enos Bennion reports a pleasant Conference trip but notes heavy weather in the city. He recalls daily storms with snow up to 80 inches deep and challenging travel amid mud and slush outside the business district as streets were still being cleared.
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Enos Bennion
Estray Animals Taken in Uintah County Precinct
Notice from State of Utah Uintah County in Standrett Precinct that two estray animals, a small red 3-year-old bull and a red white-faced yearling steer, were taken in March 1920 near Randlett. If not claimed by April 12, 1920 at 2 p.m. they will be sold at J. L. Wilson’s ranch by public auction to the highest cash bidder. Peter Domgaard, man of Randlett Precinct, made the seizure.
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Utah
Uintah
Standrett
J. L. Wilson
Randlett
Sald
Estray animals to be sold at public auction near Fort Duchesne
Notice by the poundkeeper for Rendlett precinct listing multiple estray animals including bay horses, a black horse, sorrel mare, filly, yearling colt, beef cows, and heifer. Describes ages, markings, brands, and sale scheduled for Tuesday April 13 1920 at 2 p.m. at W J Jackson ranch three miles southwest of Fort Duchesne.
Uintah Canning Company marks profit at first year
The second annual meeting of Uintah Canning Company shareholders on April 6th announced profits from the first year. A financial summary cited good growing conditions and higher output, forecasting strong returns for farmers and merchants in Uintah Basin. Prices were set at 1500 per ton for tomatoes, 10 per ton for sweet corn, and 40 per ton for green string beans, with growers expected to earn 7000 to 15000 dollars per acre. The company invites acreage contracts for 1920.
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Uintah Canning Company
Uintah
Ashley Galley
Utah
Cawley
Want Column Notice Requests Items for Listings
A small local notice invites readers to use the Want Column to place requests for needed items. Submit brief descriptions and contact details for inclusion in upcoming listings.
Real Spring Weather Energizes Busy Town
Warm spring weather hits as residents dive into daily tasks and events, with activity buzzing through neighborhoods and streets. The mood is upbeat as people tackle chores, errands, and community happenings, keeping pace with a lively tempo across the area.
Main Street Property Leased. Mintch to Move to Salt Lake City
PD H Mintch announces the leasing of his Main Street property and relocation to Salt Lake City, signaling a shift in residence and business locale. The move confirms a transition in ownership arrangements and future plans.
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PD. H. Mintch
Salt Lake City
Willcox Academy Teacher Miss Hunt Ill With Rheumatism
Miss Hunt a Willcox Academy teacher is reported very sick with inflammatory rheumatism causing concern among staff and students while awaiting medical care and rest at home.
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Miss Hunt
Willcox Academy
For Sale Columns Offer Sparse Farm Ads At Two Cents
The note invites farmers with any article to sell to use the paper's for sale columns, charging two cents per word. It highlights a simple classifieds option for farm items and suggests readers place concise ads.
Strangers Within Our Gates Boost Real Estate Trade
Real estate agents report a growing influx of newcomers, described as strangers within our gates, keeping them busy with new inquiries and property showings as communities expand.
Republican committee retains Welch as Utah chairman
At a Salt Lake City meeting on Tuesday the Republican State Central Committee chose Henry Welch of Park City to continue as state chairman.
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Republican State Central
Salt Lake
Henry Welch
Park City
Basin mail supervisor offered better Post Office position
Supt. Lake Young of the Basin mail route has been offered a higher post with the Post Office Department. The paper hopes a similarly capable successor is found if he resigns.
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Lake Young
Basin
Post Office Department
Gasoline Shortage Persists Before Road Work Resumes
Thursday morning there was not a drop of gasoline to be bought in town. Now that the roads are being put into shape, hauling from the Rangley wells will be resumed on the old time schedule.
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Rangley Wells
banqueting attendees at Jefferson Day in Salt Lake City
The Jefferson Day banquet in Salt Lake City Monday was attended by Representative L. W. Curry Enos Bennion and J. K. Bullock. They were the only Uintah county residents present.
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L. W. Curry
Enos Bennion
J. K. Bullock
Salt Lake City
Uintah County
Egg sizes and a foal dinosaur egg noted
Readers report receiving six eggs from Dr Earl Douglas of Jonsen. One egg is larger than a previously mentioned egg in the paper. A G&IS8 egg measures 642 by 8 inches and a foal dinosaur egg is mentioned.
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Earl Douglas
Jonsen
County farm bureau meeting advances summer club plans
County leaders met at the courthouse to discuss boys and girls clubs for the summer. Forest Slaugh and County Agent J. H. Wittner offered suggestions. A county fair was proposed this fall with a premium committee to start work. Emphasis was placed on dairying as the county’s leading industry.
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County Farm Bureau
Forest Slaugh
J. H. Wittner
Farm Bureau
Road Matters Discussed at Commercial Club Meeting
Last Saturday night at the Commercial Club rooms a well attended discussion on county roads featured President L W Curry and County Commissioner Lynn Ashton. Engineer BH Fowle outlined state and county roles, noting friction with the State Road Commission and delays in road repairs. Deputy Engineer J R Ellie succeeded Fowle and spoke, while A A Drigman pressed for timely work on Rangeley oil field roads and Deputy State Game Warden W Preece accused neglect. outcomes were not encouraging.
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Commercial Club
L W. Curry
Lynn Ashton
State Road Commission
Vernal Express
BH Fowle
Price
Wasatch Rangs
Fred
Fowles
Fowlen
Tims
A. A. Bdrigman
Raven Offie
Rangeley
Fowle
W Preece
George R. Goodrich
Mr. Fowle
Goodrich
J. R. Ellie
Sudden Death of Dr Rose of Naples
Dr Archimedes Hose of Naples died early Tuesday at Ft Duchesne after travel for treatment. Born 1885, he graduated Jefferson Medical College 1879 and practiced in Utah since 1895. His father Col Rose, civil war figure, was linked to Libby prison escape and Ouray capture. Funeral at Roosevelt with services by Rev Hersey.
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Rose
Naples
Ashley Vailey
Ft. Duchesne
A. G. Goodrich
Roosevelt
Morton
Vernal
Hersey
Archimedes Hose
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Utah
Col. Rose
Libby Prison
Chief Ouray
Sprinkling Wagon Recalled For Street Cleanup
A city program deploys the sprinkling wagon to ease dust and debris in the streets. Crews report improved cleanliness as motorists and pedestrians notice brighter, safer road surfaces after the operation.
Easter Sunday School Service in Second Ward Chapel
Easter services by the Sunday school in the Second Ward chapel on Sunday morning last were very interesting, and the flowers were beautiful. There was a large attendance.
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Second Ward
Last Sunday Conjoint Meeting Draws Crowd
Last Sunday night’s joint meeting drew a large audience. The talk by Isabrand Sander was intensely interesting and the musical features on the program were enjoyed by all attendees.
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Isabrand Sander
Entertainment at Second Ward chapel draws strong turnout
The Monday night program in the Second Ward chapel was well attended and worth the admission, supporting a worthy cause. Credit is given to those who organized and ran the affair.
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Second Ward
Barnes and Hathaway MARRY in Farmington New Mexico
Frank Barnes and Miss Beula Hathaway of Vernal wed in Farmington New Mexico on April 3. The couple will reside in Durango Colorado where Frank will work in the Nelson Electric shoe repair shop before settling after a trip to Los Angeles. Community extends best wishes for extended happiness.
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Frank Barnes
Beula Hathaway
Vernal
Farmington
New Mexico
Barnes
Durango
Colorado
Frank
Nelson Electric Shoe Repair
Los Angeles
Sad Death of Mrs Abplanalp
Mrs F Abplanalp dies after long illness. Born 1867 in Glengannon Ayershire Scotland she immigrated with sister 27 years ago. Funeral in Vernal at 2 pm Saturday under Bishop Hyrum Calder. She married Franklin Abplanalp in 1894 and had ten living children.
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Mra
Roosevelt
James O’neil
Vernal
Ellis J. Eilis
Glengannock
Ayershire
Scotland
O ° Neil
Midway
Wasatch County
Boys Brass Band Organized By Charles Lewis
The boys amateur brass band formed early in the winter by Charles Lewis practices each Tuesday and Thursday night at the Orpheus hall. Hear them for good music in a local community setting.
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Charles Lewis
Orpheus Hall
Straler's Club Formed At Thursday Dancing Party
A group of business people held a dancing party Thursday evening and formed a social club to be named Straler's Club. Officers include I. H. Allan as president, Ben A. Critchlow as vice president, Mary McAndrews as secretary, with an entertainment committee comprising Mrs. C. A. Cawley, W. H. Mease, Mrs. Dr. Martin, and Dr. Stevans.
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Straler’s
I. H. Allan
Ben A. Critchlow
Mary McAndrews
C. A. Cawley
W. H. Mease
Dr. Martin
Stevans
Mary J McCarrel Dies After Long Illness in Ashby Valley
Mrs Mary J McCarrel age 55 died at home Tuesday evening after a prolonged illness. Born in Preston Idaho she lived in Ashby Valley for 37 years and leaves four children Filossie Martin Alonzo Charlotte and Zelpha. Funeral held Friday in the Second Ward chapel with Bishop George Wilkins delivering remarks and solos by Josata Hislop Pearl Oakley and Mrs Charles Neal. The family thanks friends for kindness shown during the illness and at the funeral.
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Mary J. McCarrel
Preston
Idaho
Ashby Valley
Filossie
Martin
Alonzo
Charlotte
Zelpha
Second Ward
George Wilkins
Peter Hansen
Ashley Bartlett
Josata Hislop
Pearl Oakley
Charles Neal
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Abhley
Peter Domgaard
W. J Jackson
Fort Duchesne
Randlett Precinct
Tno
Rendlett
DR. Rose OF
Uintah State Bank
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