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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
2
In the southern valley region, crops burn and cattle smoke clears revealing 1700 sheep killed. A Socian herder is missing, camps are burned, and the fracas escalates between cattlemen and sheep men as authorities seek a lasting peace.
Uintah county commissioners approved annual raises for county officers. The sheriff keeps a base pay of about 1000, while clerk and treasurer salaries remain low. Clerks earn around 162 a month and the treasurer under 2 per month, with other roles seeing modest increases from 50 to 150 dollars annually depending on position.
Harry Tracy, hunted by Creston citizens, died after retreating into a wheat field near Lellows. A revolver wound and torn artery ended his run after a clash with pursuing posse members. Reports say he planned to head toward Wyoming and Idaho, leaving a note pleading for solitude.
After selling the Uintah Ravery Stable to Mr James MacKnight the undersigned seek immediate settlement of all outstanding accounts. They will pay all bills and extend gratitude to the people of Veroil for their liberal patronage and hope Mr MacKnight will receive a continuance of favor. Respectfully NFILSON A AINGH
Uintah County reports the month ending July figures across funds including general, road, and sanitation. Revenues, expenditures, and fund balances are summarized with year to date comparisons and notable variances.
Uintah County commissioners met in regular session with O D Allen, Joseph McKee, and Jobin Pope present. They approved school superintendent Mary Orser’s official band and various county expenses, set a 1902 tax levy, fixed salaries for county officers, and considered water road funding to Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Eyewitness items recount George Colton toppled by a racing band of horses, breaking an elbow bone. Phil Stringam injured by a kick while moving camp with bin sheep near Piumean Dry Tork canyon. Other notes mention Miss Mary Gerald’s Carnival travel and a timber permit dispute with W Oakes over supposed land timber, prompting authorities and further permits.
Death reported for Mrs. Hamsh C Casey aged 79 at her daughter's home in Utah from blood poisoning after a June stroke and July injury. Born in Cogland she joined the Mormon faith in 1856 and traveled to Utah in 1860 with her husband, living in Morgan County before moving to Uintah County. Survived by four children, three daughters.
The deceased was described as a woman of strong character and firm Mormon faith. After her conversion she pledged devotion, reportedly driving eight mules to be baptized. Funeral services were held at the Stake House Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Vernal cemetery.
Notice of monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees of School District No 2 to be held on the first Monday evening at the residence of Mr Rose Hardy. All claims and bills against the district to be presented by order of the board. Signed by C B Arweor See.
A sketchy London note mentions a Magic contralto Princess Le Rangi singing Irish songs. In New York a new Broadway season opens with Nell and Kerbeth Tree wall in an American costuming comedy directed by George Crawle and styled as a debut for a Mrs Weber with a fortune. The poetic drama Tiglared continues with Morey Coutts pursuing a bolder, bitter fight as a new play is completed.
George C Carrie of Saint Louis is described as a 24 year old singer with a remarkable lyric tenor range. He studies at the Crard Avenue Presbyterian church choir and claims to hit two octaves and a half tone above normal with no fatigue. Navigator Titian Nordica recently called him one of the most remarkable voices she has heard.
Practical household hints cover washing fabrics with water and ammonia, drying with newspapers, cedar dust for odor control, kerosene to soften aged cheese, keeping floors smooth, cleaning with brick dust, and preserving raisins by soaking and airtight storage to stay fresh.
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