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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
2
In this great state a railroad can open up vast resources and possibilities the public project near Moffat would develop, bringing growth and access to markets as the line builds outward to unite regions and stimulate industry.
A banking institution would greatly benefit Vernal and Uintah county as no other Utah county of similar size and advantages lacks a bank. The call emphasizes population and local economic needs to attract financial services.
Uintah Reservation opens for settlement with a through line railroad, aiming to position Uintah county as a central hub for traction and forge, boosting its status among leading counties in the state.
Some sheep owners fear pasture scarcity but those on the mountain have secure lambing grounds and a place to keep flocks while they wait to access the reserve.
In a careful note the editors deny publishing a doctors article and refuse a lengthy communication. They urge brief replies focused on the merits of the issue and request avoidance of personal references.
O D Allen of the County Health Board dedicates nearly all time to enforcing quarantine rules across the county, with immediate investigation of every reported case by Dr Rose. Vernal lacks a city physician but has a health official urging strict cooperation to curb infection and deter exposure with penalties for noncompliance.
Bernard Gardiner and Miss Alice Meechata joined on Friday April 1 at the bridegroom’s home. The ferryboats were busy crossing sheep this week with William Stewart praised for first class work on his new boat after rain.
Proceedings list the appointment of M N Larsen as deputy treasurer and presentions of claims. Several disallowed or allowed items are noted including burial costs, blank books, medical services, medicines, and school superintendent salary fixed at 300 dollars yearly. The session approves county treasurer and health officer appointments and sets office space and compensation details.
City council members present except Ro Benman. Bills allowed or lose include $1200 for Rose Workman and $1 for Preece for board of prisoners. Report of City Treasurer for March accepted. Third reading amended liquor sale ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance on bicycle rental license by Uintah Stake trustees tabled title issue not purchased. Repeal of See 262 and creation of Board of Health passed. John Pope D I Hillman and Sir Bennion named to Board of Health with power to hire physician for sickness cases until city physician appointed.
A boy had a piece of coal extracted from his ear after nineteen months of attempts by parents and doctors with no relief until a recent intervention. At Twin Street, a horse race featured Nicholl mare defeating Clair mare with riders David, a colored boy with Clair, and barber jockey Himer Woodward.
Notice states the Creamery Farrens will begin operations for the season on Thursday morning in April.
Notice from United States Land Office Utah dated April 10 1902 informs that fractional township plats in Thornburg Military Reservation area are received for filing. Townships 3 and 4 south ranges 20 and 21 east at Salt Lake Base Meridian will open May 13 1902 under homestead laws with minimum $120 per acre value, except lands with government improvements or reserved public use. Traxx D Horns Receiver.
Public records show Uintah County’s financial statement for the month ending March 31 with total receipts of 82050. Disbursements total 1211.43 with several line items including salaries, contingent funds, and school support. The balance carried into the next period is 1211.43.
Chickens for sale including Dine Cockrels White and Barred Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns from other lots per setting. Improve your poultry stock by breeding quality birds. Also a Jersey Bull for sale. Guaranteed first class dairy stock. Jonn N Davis.
Notice from Vernal Utah that on March 2 1902 the board levied a 226 per share assessment on Ashley Central Irrigation Com pany stock payable to Geo A Slaugh at Vernal by July 11 1902. Delinquent stocks by July 15 will be advertised for sale August 11 1902 at the county courthouse to cover assessments costs and advertising. Forty cents of the assessment may be paid in labor on April 7 8 1902.
The ordinance creates a Health Officer board of three or more members. One member must be a graduate of medicine or health-related field and will report to the executive officer. The measure takes effect upon April 1992 approval by Mayor Broawsbt and City Recorder Hrituerx.
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