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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1903
Page
3
A historical notice from County Utah records the month ending March 31 1903 detailing financials and appointments. The brief item summarizes district counts and clerical updates for the period.
Coltharp's offers garden and flower seeds while Boera Store advertises seed varieties. Fourthward schools closed yesterday with notable exercises. Uncle Jerry Murray advertises first class white seed oats. Murray and Collett return from Salt Lake. Some sheep owners delay shearing until on the mountain. Bullock's serves as headquarters for boots hats granite and tin ware and rope. Episcopal services held Sundays at Churches led by Rev. Hersey of Pt Duchesne.
Miss Ida Preece debuts an elegant Spring millinery line bought on a recent Salt Lake trip. John Pops departed for Salt Lake Tuesday morning to testify before the grand jury in the State versus Joe Neilson on the charge of selling whiskey to Indians.
Prices at Beers and Co stay high while local notices tout farms ranches city lots and homes for sale or rent. J A Beers and Co advertise discounts from ten to thirty percent on dry goods and shoes as a sales push.
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Goodman born in Massachusetts aged 43 died after living in Ashley valley and Green River area. Funeral held at Episcopal church Wednesday with Rev Hersey officiating. She married at Green River City at 17 and is survived by seven children led by son John. parents live in Arizona.
The family of the late Mrs. Frank V. Goodman express gratitude through the Vernal Express for the kindness shown during their bereavement. They thank everyone for their support and assistance. F. V. Goopaian and family sign the note.
Naples Nuggets reports that School District No. 7 voters approved a one percent tax, added to a half percent levy by trustees, totaling one and a half percent for this year. Alvin A. Miller, four, died from cereful fever Thursday and was buried in Naples cemetery under quarantine. his sister Addia Longhurst remains ill. Addia Longhurst is again distributing goods for Naples Mercantile Company.
Mr Stuart a deputy U S Marshal traveled to Vernal this week after witnesses were cited to appear before the Grand Jury at Salt Lake on the 18th. Sheriff Preece accompanied him back.
Mr. I. V. Goodman arrived on Monday night from his sheep herds southeast of Rock Springs. He will herding in that country and summer on Smiths Fork. He left for Stock Springs again this morning.
Twelve new faces of the latest styles of job type borders and printing material have arrived from the type foundry. The Vernal Expresa printery offers printers stationery for the Vernal trade and can tailor printing to suit customers.
A Thursday night alarm at eight led residents toward town as firefighters found the blaze originated at the Cal Henry house just outside Vernal city limits. The roof caught fire from a faulty flare but was quickly put out with no property damage reported.
Parley Ford moves into the Wood residence in West Vernal vacated by A Barndeno. Clara Johnson relocates to the John Rich house on North Vernal Avenue formerly occupied by Parley Ford. George Julius moves into the James house on West Asatah Avenue vacated by Clare Johnson.
Mrs Orser County Superintendent receives Arbor Day proclamation while the State Superintendent urges trustees to hold exercises on April 15 and plant trees to beautify school grounds.
John Wentworth Moit died at his home south of Vernal from general debility aged 78, following a long Utah residence after Iowa birth. He fathered 23 children, 13 living. his second wife died four years ago. Daughters Mrs Caroline Castro and Mrs Susie Alred traveled from Salina to attend the Vernal funeral service held at the Vernal Stakes House Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
John Hacking purchased a tract of state land at the springs two miles this side of the ranch. He is building corrals and will begin shearing his sheep there on April 17.
Local printer prints warranty deeds proofs of labor location notices blank notes school trustees warrant books order and receipt books on short notice. The Vernal Express printery advertises rapid production of regal blanks and assorted forms for civic and business needs.
A two year old boy died of scarlet fever in the home of Al Hatch Jr on Thursday. The child, described as bright and healthy, was buried yesterday in accordance with quarantine regulations following the illness.
Treasurer Oasis reports the second state apportionment at 1610.40 dollars total or 0.88 per capita, 0.16 higher than last year. The first apportionment was 8.319 per capita, totaling 34.07 per capita with county apportionment of 1.75 per capita.
Logan telegram reports Marshal Wood’s mother dying and he rides out at one o clock to catch the stage. Wells Bert Haight serves as city marshal in his absence as Wood may be summoned to testify before the grand jury in the Neilson case.
Peter Hanson raised close to 600 Thursday evening among business houses to fund a Christian burial for J. P. Walsh. The body found in the bad lands could not be moved then and now the coffin is exposed. miners from the Gilsonite mines offer to relocate the remains to Vernal for burial.
The express highlights Mr Shurth’s chicken ad listing five breeds with more planned, offering quality strains in Ogden at about $200. It argues good fowls cost no more to raise and bring higher prices, noting location at the little white school house 14 miles southeast of Vernal.
The article lists topics from school law marriage law and dairy and meat regulation along with state sheep inspector duties and other key agricultural and civic matters. It references ongoing policy considerations and official roles in a broad statewide context.
Mies Treda Jasperson reached Heber after a snow slide delayed her trip to her sick brother. Charles Jasperson, a well known Heber citizen, died Tuesday night of pneumonia at 38. He was born in Denmark and came to America in 1875, settling in Heber later. His funeral will be held after his siblings arrive from Vernal. The illness followed a recent return from service in the Spanish American War.
Easter services will be held in the Old Fellows Hall Sunday evening at 7 30. New song books arrive for singing and all are cordially invited to attend.
The community mourns Mary Jane Tyzack born September 1864 Gunnison Utah wife of a county officer after a three week pneumonia. She leaves seven children. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 pm in the Stake House with viewing from 11 to 1. Her parents Hamilton Garrick and Elizabeth Garrick reside in Gunnison. her father travels to Vernal for the funeral.
Community groups present a staged performance of Joseph as part of church activities. The Stake of Zion promotes the production as a cultural event for congregants and local residents to enjoy together.
Price Advocate reports Sprig shearing started at Rio Grande Western corrals south of town. Jensen Bros complete 4000 plus herd but did not shear there. Weather losses total four head. Louis Lowenstein notes more Nichols family pigs on the Strip. Sunnyside mines run steadily with pay and coke ovens active. A new water tank will replace the burst one. February payroll lists nearly 8000 workers.
The Session Laws of the Fifth Legislature of Utah will be issued by Skelton Publishing in Provo around May 1. Full Law Sheep edition priced at 145 with postpaid 3160. Highlights include the new Irrigation Law and mining law amendments with bounty provisions.
Notice from Uintah County Board of County Commissioners requires owners and users of ditches and laterals to clean all refuse and filth from watercourses before the coming season. Violations are punishable by criminal prosecution. County Attorney T W O Derver signs the order.
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