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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
2
N G Sowards purchased a food string of saplings and planted them on the Gibson place. The location is praised as splendid and the trees would be a notable addition to the farm's wealth if properly cared for.
A fatal illness called big head osteosar coms has appeared among sheep across parts of Utah Idaho and Nevada. Sheepmen are urged to watch for the disease to prevent losses in the county.
Meadows & Trim showcases a full line of gents and children's straw hats. Mrs Mina Meadowa' sells potted plants. Bullock's advertises coal oil barrels at 50 cents each. Ward Pack visits from Filsonite Mines for a few days with family. Episcopal services Sundays led by Key Vercey. Chris Johnsonu plans to start work next week if health allows.
Garden seeds at W. TP Coltuarp Co's. All varieties of potted plants at Mre. Ming Meadows'. Meeadows & Tum is headquarters for hats caps boots shows.
Mre Warren Deers arrived home from Pleasant Grove while Josh Burcher was in town early in the week. Prices at People's Meat Market and a sale of money advertised by William Preece proceeded Wednesday afternoon at McKnight's stable, with $83 top bid by Hy Meeks. Curman of White Rocks notes better conditions since the new agent arrived. Indians brighten work with whitewashing and painting, signaling income.
Local notices record a grand ball at Burton’s Ball on Friday night May 1. Other items report J P Walsh funeral service at the Episcopal church, Dr Buchtel and wife visiting patients, baby boy for Al Thuseem, and community updates on sales, marriages, and travel plans in Logan.
Headright coal offered at 40 cents per gallon as part of a general sale at Bullock's with all items advertised at the lowest prices.
Mrs Walter Carless arrives from Indian Canyon on Thursday and will stay with her relatives Mr and Mrs John Blankenship until July. Orson Calder returns home from a Tingland mission last fall and has been ill all winter, preventing a longer stay.
Arthur DB Critchlow visited Vernal last Saturday and said he would begin cattle work for White River on Sunday.
Albert Davis travels to the White River Gilsonite mines near Munday where Tom Taylor plans to hire men for the gilsonite mining work during the latter part of the week.
Officials warn owners that loose cattle and livestock will be impounded in the stray pen if not secured. The marshal urges residents to corral animals and keep streets clear to prevent hazards and fines.
Cattle owners lament conditions as snow on the hills melts rapidly leaving feed scarce. They fear continued warmth will worsen grazing options and push herds toward higher ground in search of sustenance.
Hy Meeks visits Jensen on a Wednesday and purchases the survey for eighty five dollars from Walliam Preece at the Me Knight Luery Stable.
The Christian Science Society announces meetings at the Opera House beginning at 11 o'clock am on May 3 and then on Wednesdays at 6 o'clock pm. All are invited to attend.
Mrs Barhara Young will leave next Wednesday for Salt Lake to be treated for heart trouble. She will remain away for a month and perhaps the whole summer due to high altitude here affecting her condition.
The people of Dry Park nearly finish spring crops while Vernal’s streets show farmers actively planting. A good yield for farm products is expected for this valley in the fall.
Forest Supervisor Marshall issues a notice forbidding holding cattle on the reserve and remarks the 1st of May deadline as many cattle and horses are already on the reserve making it the best place to keep them during this period.
R Oldland and Arthur Critchlow of Meeker Colorado arrive in Vernal on Saturday to oversee cattle being driven back toward White River. They travel with two cowboys to assist in the drive.
Supervisor Marshall informs Mr S Collett that grazing permits will reach interested parties by the May 19 date and that any cattle or sheep allowed on the reserve before May 15 will have permits canceled and grazing barred.
Bert Atwood led his cattle to the mountain on Monday and returned Tuesday. A seedling growth named Heraya shows promising starts on the mountain slope and is expected to stand firm soon.
Ray Holdaway rushed to put on his shoes and carry his bath tub outside to meet friends who planned a precasion surprise for his seventeenth birthday. The evening centered on typical games among friends, with Ray vowing to keep watch next time.
Officials urge a general clean up of homes and yards now to reduce later doctor bills. The idea is to prevent illness by early spring cleaning, a task everyone should undertake.
Mrs Orser was surprised at her home by pupils and parents in an event organized by the Fourth Ward school trustees at the Fourth Ward school house. A pleasant program followed, with teachers honored and guests pleased with the evening.
Brown's Park pioneer John Jarvie was thrown from a horse while returning from a mining prospect. He landed on rocks breaking four ribs and suffering bruises. His condition is slowly improving, per the Houth County Courier.
In the absence of Mr and Mrs Willian Siddoway friends occupied the Siddoway home on the seventeenth for an Easter gathering. Airs Poutha Calder and Airs Dillman organized games and readings, with Mrs Collett and Frank Orser receiving first prizes a bible each. A lunch followed and Hon Harden D Bennion gave a Friendship tribute. Recitations by Mr Camp songs by Mr Morrison and Mary Siddoway concluded the evening.
The Fifth Legislature of Utah issues new session laws via Skelton Publishing. The book includes irrigation amendments bounty and tree school book laws and acts on food dairy and state sheep inspection. Other measures cover management and agricultural regulations for citizens.
The notice invites customers to Burton's for rent or wagon covers with latest price information and mentions Janes Meckisa on the stage Monday evening and available items at W. Burton's.
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