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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

Page

3

Local and Personal Notes on Business and Travel

Mr Harding of the Roosevelt Mercantile Company contemplates purchasing the cattle of E Benjamin Daniels. Pardon Dodds Jr, 18, visits the area. Indian farms on the reservation offer water for irrigation and are advertised. George D Merkley left for Green River Tuesday to attend sheep shearing corrals while his flock is being shorn.

Pardon Dodds, Jr E Benjamin Daniels George D Merkley Green River

Debeque Arrivals Welcome Mr and Mrs Shorts and Daughter

Mra Peter Shorts and her daughter Susie from Debeque Colorado arrived Thursday night on the stage. They are former residents of Moll ard.

Mra Peter Shorts Susie Debeque Colorado Mollard

Infant Daughter of Carloss Dies at Seven Weeks

Hope Carloss, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward T. Carloss, died last Saturday night after a brief illness from bronchitis following a cold. Funeral services were held at the Vernal Ward House with friends offering condolences to the bereaved parents.

Tattle Hope Carloss Edward T. Carloss Vernal Ward House

Brown in town to make final proof on reservation claim

George Brown arrives to complete final proof on his reservation claim while business traveler William O'Neil departs for Salt Lake City for about two weeks. The Richardson brothers and enterprising Jepsen residents have purchased the IL ranch for 20000 dollars. The Deseret News remains the best paper with Vernal Agency and Book Store.

George Brown William O'Neil Salt Lake City Richardson Jepsen Il’’ Ranch Deseret News Vernal Book Store

Vernal and Naples Retail Ad Roundup in Brief

A collage of local ads lists hay for sale from Naples ranches and alfalfa stock, Vernal stores offering gloves, millinery, skirts, shoes, soap, ice cream, and saddlery supplies. Retailers include Burton & Samuels, Ashley Co-op, Big 4 Store, Ver nal Drug Co, Jensen’s, and the Vernal Book Store with subscription notes and souvenir postals. References to H C Meadows, Alfred Powell, and B M pamphlets appear among notices.

Alfred Powell Naples

Burton & Samuels Debuts Vernal Shoe Line

The finest and largest line of shoes ever shown in Vernal is now in stock at Burton & Samuels. Some customers do not visit the Vernal Book Store yet they will see the latest magazines and novels there.

Vernal Burton & Samuels

New Summer Wares and Household Items at ASULEY Co-op

A promotional note advertises summer wares priced from 60 cents to 5 dollars at ASULEY Co-op. The shop highlights Ingersol dollar watches, cutlery, white enamel and granite ware, and mentions The Big 4 Stores.

Grapher Phones On Sale From $20 To $112

PONTHA CALDER advertises Columbia Grapher phones priced from 20 to 112 dollars. Offers claim wide range to fit any budget and purse. Local sale promotion appears in the classified section.

Columbia Pontha Calder

Local Shops Advertise Goods And Services

House for rent. N. J. MEAGHER. Prices on skirt and waist at the Ashley Co-op are down. Look them up Dr Keyser has the only safe and reliable method for extracting teeth without pain. We carry hats, that's all. Go to the Beers millinery for a good hat cheap. Gents fine shoes at $4.50 and $5.00 that you cannot duplicate in Salt Lake City for less than $5 to $6, at Burton & Samuels

Ashley Co-op Keyser Beers Salt Lake City Burton & Samuels

Magazine deal at Book Store offers value and simplicity

Readers are urged to buy magazines at the Book Store to pay only for what they receive and avoid extra hassle. The note emphasizes straightforward transactions and full value for purchases.

A E Daniels and Son Visit Colorado Ranches

A E Daniels and his elder son Ben departed for a two or three week tour of Colorado ranches in the upper Bear River country exploring operations and property prospects.

A. E. Daniels Ben Colorado Ranches Bear River Country

School apportionment tops prior year at $1.43 per capita

County Superintendent N. G. Sowards announced that the State Superintendent A. C. Nelson reported the current school apportionment is the largest on record at $1.43 per capita.

N. G. Sowards State Superntendent of Schools A. C. Nelson

Unemployed Farmers Begin Sheep Shearing Season

Farmers gathered for the sheep shearing start, rolling bedding and loading double-beds with season provisions as merchants respond with enthusiasm to the busy scene and renewed effort.

Hats Arrive From Chicago Markets To Track Style Changes

A note says hats come in every ten days from Chicago markets to keep in touch with styles. Mentions Mrs A L Dricas of Beers Columbia Graphophone and 20 records for $25. Praises Buster Brown products and references Ashley Co-op and Jensen's for quality.

Chicago A. L Dricas

Seed Potatoes White Peerless Lot For Sale

Seed potatoes advertised are White Peerless in a fine lot. Caller invites buyers to call and see them before purchasing seed potatoes. Property listed under name Davis with the sign off JouN N Davis.

Joun Davis

Bishop McKee Recovers After Six Weeks of Illness

Glines Ward leader Bishop Joseph A. McKee has regained health after about six weeks of illness. The report notes his gradual improvement and return to community duties.

Joseph A. McKee Glines Ward

Thornton Richardson and Pearl Timothy Start Honeymoon

Thornton Richardson and his wife Pearl Timothy departed for a practical honeymoon traveling to the reservation on Tuesday.

Thornton Richardson Miss Pearl Timothy

Beet acreage grows as sugar beets take root near Rifle

W. St. Vance has planted 30 acres of sugar beets and they are growing nicely. About 800 acres of beets are to be raised in this vicinity this season.

W. St. Vance

Wallace and Krebs Open Shared Blacksmith Shop

Chas Wallace moved to Bullock's new blacksmith shop and partnered with Robt Krebs to form a joint enterprise in the same location.

Chas Wallace Bullock Robt, Krebs Mr. Wallace

Davis Addresses Stake Priesthood Meeting On Law Efforts

Hon John N Davis spoke at the stake priesthood meeting last Saturday detailing his efforts to pass laws he had supported. He described his engagements and the aims behind his legislative push.

John N. Davis Stake

Nelson Merkley Seen in Vernal After Three Week Absence

Nelson Merkley was observed on Vernal streets for the first time in about three weeks. He had been confined to his home with a fever described as La Grippe.

Nelson Merkley Vernal

Wilson Murray Quits Dragon to Seek Uintah Homestead

Wilson Murray leaves his two year post with Uintah Railway Company and plans to move to reservation country in search of a homestead.

Wilson Murray Dragon Uintah Railway Company

Bazaar to Benefit Ladies Relief Society of Macsor ward

The Ladies Relief Society of Macsor ward holds a bazaar at the ward hall near Friday April 26. Lunch is served at noon, with a children's dance and fish pond in the afternoon and a dance at night.

the Ladies Relief Society of Macsor Ward

Mrs Taylor to Join Husband in Goldfield Trip

Mrs. Robert Taylor formerly Miss Pearl Griffin left yesterday morning for Salt Lake City to unite with her husband. From Salt Lake City they will travel to Goldfield Nevada where Mr. Taylor has worked for several months.

Robert Taylor Miss Pearl Griffin Salt Lake City Goldfield Nevada Mr. Taylor

Undertaking student Elmer Dillman returns to Vernal home

Elmer Dillman who has studied Undertaking and Embalming at S t Laws returned to his Vernal home Monday evening. He visited a few weeks with his sisters Miss Fern and Belle living with their grandmother at Chariton Iowa and attending school.

Elmer Dillman S&t. Laws Miss Fern Belle Chariton Iowa

Socialists Prepare Labors Day Events at Opera House

In readiness for Labors day celebrations at the Opera House on May 1st, Socialist organizers promote two showings with free afternoon services and evening amusements. A 26 cent benefit dance caps the night. Mrs Merideth speaks on Child Slavery and Thomas Weir on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Socialism.

Opera House

Man Drunk Tests Fences Then Tries House Break In

Albert Lish, intoxicated, entered Nick Swain's residence after climbing fences. Children in the home were frightened by the intruder who then occupied feather mattresses until the sheriff intervened. Judge Nebeker ordered a $25 payment.

Albert Lish Judge Nebeker Nick Swain Mr. Lish

Y S M A Vernal Ward Officers Host Pink and White Party

The leading social event of the week was a party hosted by Y S M A Vernal Ward officers for stake officers and association members at Myrtle Belcher's home. Decorations featured pink and white, with festooned leaves, a paper ribbon ceiling, and a bowerlike parlor. Music recitations and games preceded a luncheon of cake and ice cream, closing with a company song at 10 30 p.m.

Vernal Ward Myrtle Belcher

Hat Sale Offers Straw and Felt Brims for Men Youths

The listing promotes a selection of mens and youths hats including straw and felt styles. Caps are described as available in a large line, with items likely stocked at Tue Bic 4 STORE.

Tue Bic

Woman credits Champlain's Pain Balm for relief from rheumatism

Mrs. Sarat A Cole of Dover Delaware says Champlain's Pain Balm cured years of rheumatic pain after two years of trying medicines. She reports rapid relief from one bottle and notes it helps rest and sleep. For sale by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.

Chamlain Mrs. Sarat A Cole New St Dover Del Walter Lloyd Drug Company

Senator Bennion Returns From Salt Lake Visit

Senator Bennion came back from Salt Lake City last night. A light mantle of white covered the ground for a few hours yesterday and a heavy frost followed late last night.

Bennion Salt Lake

Vivian Watkins Heads East After Maeser Closing

Vivian Watkins plans a mission to the eastern states as soon as school ends at Maeser, likely around May 15. He will depart after graduation and begin the mission pending final arrangements.

Vivian Watkins Maeser

Terbafill Leaves Vernal for Texas Business Trip

Terbafill departed Vernal Thursday morning for Fort Worth and the Panhandle country in Texas on a business trip and expects to be away about one month.

Terbafill Vernal Fort Worth Panhandle Country Texas

Bryant to relocate belongings then operate Independence hotel

Bryant plans to move the rest of his household effects to Independence and set the hotel in running order to accommodate transients. After completing preparations, the hotel should be ready for guests.

Bryant Independence

Davin to Return Home After Six Week Eastern Trip

E. W. Davin will return home this evening from a six week Eastern trip visiting wholesale furniture dealers. The travels included several days in Washington D C and a stop at his former home in Pennsylvania.

E. W. Davin Washington D C Pennsylvania

Vernal Sun day school parents hold social at Pres. Smart home

Parents of the Vernal Sun Sunday school held a Thursday evening social at Pres. Smart's residence. A fine literary program entertained attendees and refreshments followed, making for a very enjoyable event.

Vernal Sunday School Pres. Smart

Local Socialist Club Plans Summer Charity Event

A county group announces a community gathering featuring baked goods like brown bread and beans, lemonade, and other treats to celebrate labor day with comrades and friends in attendance.

Boston

Henderson in Vernalon avian business ties

E. A. Henderson, brother of W. and Henderson, headquartered in Houston, Texas, oversees Otis Elevator Company operations as manager across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

E. A Henderson W. &. Henderson Vernalon Avian Mr. Henderson Houston Texas Otis Elevator Company Teas Oklahoma Arkanagas

Woodcutting boom spurs Pine Flatt forest decline

Wm Lathrum returns to the Post via Pine Flatt to load cordwood for Fort Duchesne. Pine Flatt west of Mountain Dell has produced thousands of cords for the agency, with thinning groves and rising piles of wood. The activity has been a major revenue source but accelerates forest extinction.

Lathrum Pine Flatt Fort Duchesne Mountain Dell

President Roosevelt Diet Cited As Simple And Wholesome

The exchange praises President Roosevelt for a breakfast of eggs toast baked apple and coffee and contrasts it with his own noonday lunch of bread and milk. It lauds restraint and simple wholesome foods as the key to longevity and great work. Secretary Cortelyou is noted for a modest lunch of sandwich pie and milk.

Roosevelt Rockefeller Cortelyou

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Georgia Family

A Pasco Georgia resident lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough in their family. The testimonial cites Walter Lloyd Drug Company as the local seller.

W. F. Gaston Pasco, Ga Walter Lloyd Drug Company

Dragon visitors and residents in town brief spell

Bert Haight left for Dragon for a few weeks while Henry Lee arrived from Dragon for several days this week.

Henry Lee Dragon

Couple Plans May Trip to Lander for Health

Mr and Mrs Allen Davia intend to travel to Lander Wyoming in early May due to Mrs Davia health concerns. The notice notes the purpose as health related and specifies the destination.

Mrs. Allen Davia Lander Wyoming Davia

Mrs Tobben Visits Her McCarrell Grandparents

Mrs. Harry Tobben, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lon McCarrell, arrived from Ouray Colorado on Monday to visit her parents.

Harry Tobben Lon McCarrell Ouray Colorado

Swain and Castro Tie Knot in Courthouse Wedding

Mr. Hyrum Swain and Miss Ida Castro wed in a courthouse ceremony officiated by Court Clerk J. C. Hacking on Monday April 15 at the courthouse.

Hyrum Swain Ida Castro J. C. Hacking Court House

Marriage License Issued Locally to Swain and Castro

One marriage license was issued by the County Clerk during the present week to Hyrum Swain of Vernal and Mies Ida M Castro of Salina Sever County.

Hyrum Swain Vernal Mies Ida M Castro Salina Sever County

Survey work over hills for stockmen plans next week

After a trek across the hills to map water for twenty one ranches, Mr. Harmston will head to the reservation next week to continue surveying canala.

Hilla Harmston Canala

Pres William II Smart Endures Wind Storm After Return

President William II Smart arrived from Salt Lake City on Wednesday night by stage and faced a difficult voyage due to a wind storm. He has since been under the weather, weathering a hard day caused by the storm and travel.

Smart Salt Lake City Dragon

Horse Trade Dispute Settled in Vernal

Si H. Blake said the longstanding mixup at Port Duchesne involving a horse trade and a justice of the peace has been settled during his visit to Vernal at the start of the week.

H. Blake Port Duchesne Vernal

Denver Burial After Mother's Death Following Illness

City Recorder Kelley arrived home from Denver Perttonitis after a severe appendicitis attack that caused his mother’s death before his arrival. The remains were laid to rest in a Denver cemetery.

Kelley Denver

Pole collapses as youth seeks marriage talk

A young junior citizen visiting Wm. Gibson was sitting on a fence cross pole when it gave way and dropped him onto barbed wire. He, in a bid to change the topic after the marriage talk, shifted away from the awkward mishap.

Wm. Gibson Ile Bily

Mrs Snow Hosts Vernon Social Event for Husband’s Birthday

Mrs Wm. J. Snow entertained Vernal’s prominent residents last Tuesday for her husband’s birthday anniversary. The evening featured educational and entertaining games, refreshments at eleven, plus singing and social chat, described as one of the season’s best events.

Wm. J. Snow Vernal

Sympathy message for Moran family in their winter grief

The friends of Mr and Mrs Charls Moran extend sympathy during their winter time of mourning. Little Donald Cameron, born with a still brother, came to comfort them last December 28. He died after a short illness believed to be spinal meningitis, leaving parents to face a lonely journey into the desolation surrounding Bear River Canyon.

Charls Moran Donald Cameron Bear River Canyo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Lloyd Drug Co Vernal Trading Co General Mdse S R. Bennion J. H. Reader N. J. Meagher Independence Mercantile Go Utah Eric Grain Mr Harding The Roosevelt Mercantile Company Ilerron Bia 4 L D Bracken Clothing H. C. Meadows Bowles Pope & Hanson Rank M. Young M. Gerbera Vernal Drug Calder Bros Ica Company Big 4 Vernal Drug Co Jensen’s. If Frank Young Columbia Graphophone Ponta Caldor Goto Geo Bingham, Maeser Jensen Gordes Tihe Valley Rcanticaes Company A Sfaw Willy Jirglay W. H. Siddoway E. J. Winder H. B. Calder John 8 G. Bingham W. Hi. Siddoway N. B. Calder Bert Haight
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