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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
A mix of community updates and notices includes stock sales delayed to May, mining and prospecting activity around Ashley and Grand Teton areas, upcoming dances, a May opera house event, and a commencement license for Uintah Stake Academy. Local residents and families, including Mr and Mrs Lewis Woodard and George Dillingam, are cited in brief mentions of travels and happenings.
An advertiser touts Cascarets candy as a universal remedy with exaggerated claims about U S consumption and yearly sales. The garbled copy mentions “two million hoses” and “threw milion before New Year’s” and cites Lor Sula by Vernal Ding Company.
The report notes troop movements from New Mexico to a frontier post and rumors of Indian unrest near the Utah and Colorado areas. It covers a church and school events, a serious appendicitis case, a Sherman march mention, and local incidents including a runaway horse and a near-miss injury.
Roch Pope faced charges after a morning ride and late arrival. Joseph Gurr fined ten pounds for drunkenness and reckless driving. William Unchelt fined ten pounds plus costs for tapping, while Qu Chung faced claims over a guitar purchase dispute and alleged theft. Hackelwi fought accusations of beating a Chinaman outside a home. Leo Camp and Diona Adwood examined for cattle stealing with Camp bound over to a grand jury and Adwood charged as an employee.
Arbor Day activities at Lb Y Academy mark a completed Collegiate building 13 awaiting dedication. Students plant trees and care for grounds. posters and local events outline spring programs and lectures with a spring concert to follow.
The fragment records a marriage at the bride’s home with Mr Harail ton and Miss Beiradritch in Vernal, with many friends wishing them happiness. It also mentions Mercur Ming mining activity with Lalu claim estimates over 50 tons milling stock shipped and cyanide monthly returns valued at 21000 to 25000, indicating improved mine output.
An open round trip fare of $20 for the Denver event provides travel from all listed points to Denver, Cole, Sydings, or Pueblo with a June 20 deadline and five day transit, tickets valid for forward and return via same or alternating routes. For the Biennial meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs in Denver June 21 to 29, a $20 fare is set with sale claims June 10 and 20 and a July 10 final return limit, one day transit in each direction.
Mr and Mrs Hyrum Meeks express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who attended them during their son's illness and after Ora Meeks death.
Ora son of Ayrum and Matuiah Mocks died at age six days and one month after scarlet fever and pneumonia. The funeral was held at the Fourth Ward meeting house at 2 p.m. on April 21 with President Collett offering remarks to mourners.
Notice reports the death of 12 year old Chhu Hintt from consumption in Vernal IL and describes funeral arrangements. The text also references a community event at Vintwh tals Acatemy with an orchestra program and school program details including speakers, songs, and performances.
An old advertisement claims Hauty iood Deep Clean as a miracle for clear skin. It touts blood cleansing with dubious ingredients, promises fast results, and urges readers to try it today with low prices and guaranteed satisfaction from Veinal Drug Company.
Ad claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic relieves constipation and liver issues. Mentions sample and booklet free, with price 10, 25, and 50 cents. Sold by Vernal Drug Company in a regional ad format.
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