Verbal Local Notices and Classified Fragments
A miscellany of small items: sales at Bullock's and Chicago Store, a Lewis Photo Car advert, Mrs. Hardy in the mountains, stage passengers Guinnes Mense Nebeker, furniture for sale by Lieutenant Horne, a city meeting adjourned for lack of quorum, a dining room set and Singer sewing machine offered, weather notes predicting hot sultry August and likely rain in early September.
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Lieutenant Horne
St. Duchesne
Correction of organist name at church reception
At the Episcopal church reception last week the organist was listed as Lena Hooft. The correct name is Hattie Hooft.
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Episcopal Church
Lena Hooft
Hattie Hooft
Brush Creek Fishery Closed But Speckled Trout Flourish
A two year fishing ban on Brush Creek is noted while reports describe large trout thriving in the stream. Locals claim the trout are so plentiful they jump into crossing wagons at the fords.
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Brush Creek
Forda
Calf owners offer to pay pasturage claim
Thomas Karren declares readiness to pay pasturage or herd bill for five calves recovered recently after their disappearance last spring. He asks the person who tended them to apply for it.
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Thomas Karren
H Pierson Moves Family Grow Crops With Rainy Season
H Pierson relocated his family from Chipeta and fenced twenty acres, with plans for twenty more. He says ample rain would have supported a good crop this season without irrigation.
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H. Pierson
Chipeta
Hatch and Cox Plead Guilty in Disturbing the Peace Case
Jed Hatch and Phil Cox appeared before Justice Wilson for a warrant issued by Ira Burton for disturbing the peace at Burton Hall Thursday night. They pleaded guilty and were fined 3 10 each. A warrant for Bert Fenn for disturbing the peace was also issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Hatch
Phil Cox
Justice Wilson
Ira Burton
Burton Hall
Bert Fenn
Significant sums changer hands at Saturday race duel
Big bets flowed as Yin Money and the rival horse met for the third time. The grey won all three races, proving the bettors and trainer’s judgment. The race rewards risk but cannot speed a horse beyond its natural pace.
Vernal Man Proves Honest, Secures Permanent Work
Al Kane, long at White Rocks painting, spent Sunday and Monday at home then earned permanent employment after proving himself an honest man from Vernal. The piece notes prior prejudice against Vernal workers and asserts not all are distrustful, citing Kane as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Kane
White Rocks Painting
Vernal
Summer school closes as Prof Hickman departs Provo
The summer session ended last Saturday and Prof. Hickman has returned to Provo. Attendance was below expectations though his county lectures drew large crowds each night. He is noted as an entertaining and engaging lecturer.
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Hickman
Provo
Hickuan
Deputy Warden Confronts Tray of Suspects Near Brush Creek
Deputy Game Warden Atwood reports grooners faced consternation as they faced new game laws during a fair week. No arrests were made as the youths promised reform. The warden is camping near Brush Creek where two men have been seen returning from secretive visits with concealed items.
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Atwood
Brush Creek
Oats Selling Fast at Beers Store
Only a few sacks of oats remain priced at 175 dollars per hundred at Beers Store prompting quick purchase by local customers.
Shoes and sales at the Chicago Store and busy Vernal area
A sale at the Chicago Store offers shoes of all sizes styles and prices. A ball is planned at Burton's Mall on Thursday night August 10 inviting all. The county commissions discuss paying 100 for Sears Canyon road repairs. The Congregational Sunday School meets in the old East Ind Saloon building tomorrow. Mrs Curtise’s house holds a unclaimed parcel found between Vernal and Jim Henry's corner awaiting owner contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susat Annivep
Chicago
Congregational
Old East Ind Saloon
A. Parcel
Vernal
Jim Henry
Parcel
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed
L F Andrews of Des Moines Town endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for liver de rangement and constipation. Sold by all patent medicine dealers.
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Chamberlain
L. F. Andrews
Des Moines
Girl Hurt In Buggy Crash Near Gleesward
An eleven year old girl of James O Neil Gleesward was badly hurt this week when a horse reared and threw her and her mother from a buggy. Mrs O Neil suffered internal injuries and the child broke a leg below the hip.
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James O'Neil
Gleesward
Mra O'Neil
Freight teams haul ore to Rifle Colorado from Bandanna mine
Thirty plus four and six horse teams to haul puisonite ore from the Bandanna mine on the Cowboy lode to Rifle Colorado about 120 miles. Good road with feed and water the entire route. Hauling rate twenty two dollars per ton paid on receipt of loads in Rifle. 342t Ws. B Bec Rifle Colo
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Cowboy Lode
Rifle
Colorado
Colo
Congregational Society Buys Lot for Church and School
The Congregational society purchased lot 2 of A Hatch for a church and school building. The southeast facing property lies near the courthouse, Baxter’s new house, and Senator Bennion’s residence. The price was 350 dollars and construction is planned to begin in September.
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The
Congregational Society
Hatch
Court House
Baxter
Bennion
Valley Editor Seeks Local News From Readers
The editor invites readers to submit items about births deaths marriages accidents illnesses parties new houses or large crops. Submissions ensure accurate details and engaging neighbor reading, with direct input preferred over secondhand reports.
Photographers Exhibit at Vernal Coltharp Store Display
The HH. Lewis Photo Car is at Vernal for a few weeks with a sample display at Coltharp store opposite Co-op. Our work is first class in every detail, artistic in design, reasonably priced, and guaranteed to satisfy. Special attention to babies. all sizes up to 2X.
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HH. Lewis
Vernal
Coltharp
Lewis
Calder Arrives from Salt Lake for Visit and Local Notices
Hon Goo reports Calder arrived from Salt Lake on Thursday for a visit with his cons. Mens' suite just arrived at the Chicago Store inviting customers to get their money's worth. Miss Gertrude Cook will give piano lessons at the family residence in West Vernal. Dr. Donnelly may have gone to Price after his wife returns from Virginia visit with relatives.
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Katie McCaslin
Salt Lake
Hon Goo
Calder
Chicago
Gertrude Cook
West Vernal
Family moves into Antler saloon area residence
The family of A. G. Overbolt moved into the residence one door south of the Antler saloon. They have rented out the home they vacated to Ed Colpin. J. T. May and prospector Osborne with John Popa have returned to the hills to inspect the Dead Man property on Baldy mountain’s west slope.
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A. G. Overbolt
Ed Colpin
J.T. May
Osborne
John Popa
Baldy Mountain
County Ward Correspondents Deliver Weekly Items
A steady stream of county notices arrives from ward correspondents. The paper welcomes ongoing letters and items from readers across districts each week.
Moffat Road Grading Contract Secured for Fraser Canyon
The first contract for grading the Moffat road on the western slope to be let by the Colorado Utah Construction company has been secured by Dumphy and Nelson. It covers two miles of rock work in and above Fraser Canyon fifteen miles east of Hot Sulphur Springs, with Mr. Dunphy’s crew of 50 men at work.
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Colorado-Utah Construction Company
Dumphy & Nelson
Fraser Cannon
Dunphy
Middle Park
Bank of Vernal Organized with Elected Officers
At a stockholders meeting the Bank of Vernal was organized. Officers include S. M. Browne as president, W. P. Coltharp as vice president, Warden Bennion as secretary, and A. H. Reader and S. M. Brown as directors. Capitalization fixed at 25,000 dollars.
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Bank of Vernal
S. M. Browne
W. P. Coltharp
Warden Bennon
Bennion
A. H. Reader
M. Brown
W.P. Coltharp
Harden Bennion
Bank of Verna
Sunday School Union Meeting At District School Ver nal
The Sunday School Union met Saturday August at Ver nal District School at noon. Prof. Hickman spoke on The Preparation Required in Order to be a Proficient Teacher. A large turnout of officers and teachers attended and the session adjourned for one month at the same time and place.
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Vernal
Hickman
Bridge worker saved by remedy after Thursday cramps
Wm. Kirmie, a bridge crew member near Littleport, was stricken by sudden cramps and cholera like illness on Thursday night. Crew members waited on him until Mr. Gifford prescribed Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Several doses restored his ability to move by the next day. The Elkader Iowa Argus praises the medicine and urges keeping it at home as a life saver.
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Wm. Kirmie
Littleport
Mr. Gifford
Chamberlain
Gifford
Elkader
Iowa
Remaining Stock Billed At 170 Dollars Each
Only a few units remain at a price of 170 dollars each with limited quantity. The offer promises quick sale as inventory dwindles and customers hurry to purchase before depletion.
Estray Notice in Naples Precinct Utah 1903
State of Utah Uintah County Naples Precinct holds one brown horse about three years old with three white feet branded on left thigh. Damages of $1 alleged for incident at W S Hullinger's premises on August 5 1903. Public auction at pound yard on August 15 1903 at 1 pm if unclaimed. Pound keeper J W Qorern cites authority and date.
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Utah
Uintah
Naples
W. S Hullinger
J. W Qorern
Beers Store Sinks Prices as Inventory Clears
Only a few left to go at 21.75 per hundred, Beers Store marks clearance on stock with bulk pricing. The note highlights remaining quantities and reduced unit cost to clear shelves.
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Beers
Sunday School and Evening Service Announced
A Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m and an evening service with a sermon at 8 p.m. The notice notes a specified address for attendees.
Notice to Merchants About Family Liabilities
Public notice from Pixz A L dated July 25 1903 declares that after this date the signer will not be responsible for or pay bills contracted by any family member without a personal order.
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Larga
Venta Ui
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Uintah Real Estate Office
Vernal, Utah
GEO
Pierce
L. M. Sorensen
Tlanos
Brathron
Parley Ford
Ditiman
Thomas L. Mitchell
F. P. Clark
BEERL
the Gem Restaurant
Tohn E. Caldwell
Winn & Woodware
Vernal Ave
Atchison
Topeka & Santa
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Galveston
el Paso
New Mexico
Arizona
F. Warren
Gen
Salt Lake City
Ts &c
Dent Link
Pont Free
Tocelva
Faline & Co
Zere
New York
Washington, Dt
Bullock’s
Lewis Photo Car
Joseph Hardy
Mountains
Geerar Guinnes
Jas Mense
Byron Nebeker
Mars
Katie McCasein
City Corner
Burton’s Mall
Sears Canyon
Alice Bahn Ban
Wyoming
Coltharp’s
George A. Slaugh
Ft. Duchesne
Stage & Express Line
A.J
ED. Lee
Proprietors
Concord
Price
Raie
Duchesne Bridge
Lee
Geo. A. Lowe Company
Leslie Ashton
Gettage
Arthur Rich
Ashley Co-op
Trueling
Burlington
Denver
St. Lars
West
South ST
R. F. Neslen
Vintah Feed & Livery Stable
Weeter, Lumber Company
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