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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
2
Brief notice from Vernal about an entered name and mail address at the Vernal Post office. Read as an OCR fragment showing a registration or mailing matter with unclear full details.
The Wasatch Wave shifts from seven to five columns yet keeps its distinctive ear mark and game tone. The Nock Springs Miner carries a $5,000 reward for criticizing the county attorney and judge over Pat Whelan’s murder case and acquittal of a Mexican suspect.
The Tribune touts its role in solving the Ryan murder while accusing rivals of lagging four days. It notes Airs Hodge surrendered only after publicity heightened scrutiny, suggesting fear drove the suspect to turn herself in.
The State Board of Equalization sustains Uintah county objections to raised assessments on property and merchandise and will not raise valuations this year. The Deseret Nova cites the ruling as the board visiting counties annually, though no official notice had arrived at the county clerk at publication.
C Q Baxter and Johnnie Mc Andrews visited from rta and ordered a small electric light plant for the Strip mine to illuminate rock obstruction. The plan uses a gasoline engine and will light workings beneath the rock to increase output. Baxter expressed annoyance at railroad inquiries amid talks of a narrow gauge line and other transport options, which directors must decide.
Hiring a number of hay hands to begin haying on or before August 10. Inquiries directed to HL A Maller at Mease and Julious ranch.
The Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m and a evening service with a sermon at 8 p m at the church.
For sale is the Vernal Opera House and lot with scenery lights seats and all belongings. Located in Vernal Utah the offer lists the property and fixtures included in the sale.
Limited stock alert at Beers Store with oats priced at 175 dollars per hundred. Buyers urged to act quickly as supplies thin. Local vendor notes high demand and quick turnover for this bulk item.
A tongue in cheek note from a 1903 issue jokes about the Sixpress newspaper from Vernal Utah and a delayed delivery that finally arrives after years. The Free Press of Mesaville Arizona references the paper’s long journey and playful claim it will reach readers even in old age.
The San Francisco Examiner editor extols freckles as natural and attractive. He argues freckled girls are healthy, cheerful and capable, urging them to keep freckles and focus on inner beauty over cosmetics.
Major Foster commander at Ft. Duchesne was transferred to Denver after being thrown from a tram near Colorado Springs. He suffered no fractures but sustained bruises and was able to travel to Denver the next day. Doctors at Fort Logan reported his condition as stable with careful examinations.
The Denver and Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Western will be known as the Rio Grande system for travelers. They have operated separately since consolidation and issued two separate line cards. Local offices received folders bearing the new trade mark Ito Grande System with previously shared information, reflecting Goulds plan to unite the roads under one system from Ogden to Baltimore.
Feared hold up rumors spread as Dutch and a companion were seen near Carter with horses shod then camping three miles below town. Secret service detectives followed a 40 mile trail before returning empty handed. Report says a twelve man desperado gang planned to stop the Union Pacific train carrying miners wages at Cumberland.
Mr. Charles Crouse circulated a petition for road improvements to Vernal and reported $265 in subscriptions. He expects further pledges from absent supporters, hoping the project will boost Rock Springs trade, benefit the county and the Union Pacific Railroad, and increase freight traffic. Citizens in business should support the effort to aid local growth.
A jealous confrontation at a Major avenue Gypsy camp ends with Minor Winn fatally stabbed and Mrs Minor Winn badly wounded after a quarrel with Mrs Al Wilkinson who lived on State street. Wilkinson and Winn had been close associates in farm work and care for the ill man, with Winn travelling from Richfield to Salt Lake for treatment before his death.
Public notice states that from July 25 1903 in Vernal Utah I will not be responsible for or pay any bills contracted by any family member without my order and authorization issued by me.
In a Salinas camp near State Street Wilkinson’s wife, angered by alleged infidelity, stabbed Mrs Winn with a pocketknife. Winn died soon after, administered to at Butterfield’s residence. Wilkinson’s wife, 42, claims no intent to kill but faces grave charges as funeral services are held. The incident follows a tense domestic dispute amid illness and rumor of estrangement. The report ties to irrigation congress preparations in Ogden Utah with local calls for representation.
The Eleventh National Irrigation Congress meets in Ogden Utah September 15 to 18 1903. It discusses using over ten million dollars allotted by Congress for reclaiming arid Western lands through water storage, reservoirs, and dam building, with future land sale receipts also tied to irrigation projects.
Notice states a claimant must appear before the register and receiver at Salt Lake City Utah on August 22 1903 to prove continuous residence and claim lands. It lists witnesses Benjamin Chapman Tavob Chapman Swen Anderson Henry J Green of Vernal Utah and RoI Rows attorney RoI Rows.
Public notice that Jone Koight of Trayvo City Utah for wud ta behalfat blnasel? seeks a delta state patent for the Dewey mine littl Brush Tale Lampoon and trizgsiy ming Gonauil in Uintah county Utah. Describes location, claimed area 7.118 acres, surface and subdlodes shown on survey, with plat and field notes filed. Vernal newspaper notice to publish for Vernal Utah readers.
Lant Office in Salt Lake City Utah notifies that the following named individual has filed notice of intention to enter final proof in support of claim. Frank Hrize and others are named as witnesses to prove continuous residence and claim to land in Uintah County Utah. Names listed include J Rottnsan, George TY Solomon, Edward 1 Talton, Samuel Vearby, and Merlin Uintah County Utah. Regiaeer ROL Ross Attorney listed. Hearing and dates appear as August 24 1907 on Salt Lake Meridian.
A notice from the United States land office in Salt Lake City announces proposed withdrawal of certain mineral claim tracts in the state to establish permanent water reservoirs. Written protests are invited within sixty days, as required by department instructions, to be submitted to the General Land Office in Washington.
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