Accident at Arago Claims Rube Taylor in Mine Incident
A whim broke at the Gilsonite mine near Arago mortally injuring Rube Taylor. He was struck in the head and suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle. He died at the camp after the Grand Junction physician arrived. His father T Taylor is gravely ill and may be overwhelmed by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragon
Walt McCoy
Hs Brotherfaslaw
Charley Taylor
Hie Brother
Rube Taylor
Willing Hands
Grand Junction
Mr. Taylor
T. Taylor
Commissioners Grant Road Opening and Ferry Toll Schedule
The board grants a road opening between sections 10 and 11 toward a state road intersection. Official bonds and ferry tolls for Martin F. Whelan are fixed, with rates for four horse outfits, pack and saddle horses, and round trips. Appointment of Victor Cram as Deputy Sheriff approved. Voting precincts and district appointments arranged, with Whiterocks district created. Tax levies set, county Treasurer report shows balances and monthly activity. A note on India’s hill tribes follows with cultural details and an announcement for an old folks party at Free stone's Grove on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Baily
Et. al
State Road
Jerry Murray
Tha Praver
Martin F. Whelan
Victor Cram
M. N. Larson
Whiterocks
John Merkley
B. C. Lubbert
Fort Duchesne
Cor
E C. Lybbert
Lorrin Harris
O. H. Bracken
Body of Emil Meyer Found in Green River Near Brush Creek
The drowned youth Emil Meyer was recovered about ten o clock Wednesday one mile above Brush creek mouth by Geo Langston and his son while two men fishing. Vincent believes the body floated to the east bank after Tuesday’s wind and lodged in bushes. The remains were buried in Jens en cemetery with Sam Wood of the 29th Infantry present to ensure a vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Meyer
Green River
Brush Creek
Geo Langston
Inlana
Louis Vincent
David Witmer
Vincent
Jensen
Sam Wood
29Th Infantry
Salt Lake
Vernal City Council Grants Hardware Store Extension and Franchises
At the regular meeting Mayor Johnson and councilors approved an extension for Ashton Hardware and referred a Vernon Market roof issue for fireproofing review. A telephone system franchise passed third reading to Harden Bennion, Vernon won a cedar wood delivery bid at 4 per cord, sand at 1.09 per cubic yard to C. B. Atwood Jr, and asphalt 99 per ton to B R Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Henderson
Bullock
Winn
Hardy
Kelley
Ogop
Vernel Market
Vernal City
Harden Bennion
Vernon
Meuse ranch leads dry land wheat trial in Silver Queen
Dave Thompson from the Meuse ranch introduced a dry land Silver Queen variety in Utah Salt Lake counties. He sowed one bushel on an acre last fall, faced late planting and a storm, yet the crop emerged well this spring. Thompson expects about 60 bushels per acre from three quarters of an acre ruined by alkali, with one head yielding 112 grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Thompson
Meuse
Utah
Salt Lake
Thompson
Notice to stockholders of Ashley Central Irrigation Co
The 1907 assessment was due July 8. Delinquent stockholders will be listed in the Vernal Express. Pay at once to Treasurer George A. Davis at the Acorn store Vernal Utah to avoid additional costs. Herbert Tyzack, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
George A. Davis
Acorn
Vernal
Utah
Herbert Tyzack
Creditors Sale At Vernal Trading Co Stock
The stock of Vernal Trading Co is sold for the benefit of creditors. Dry goods clothing men s furnishing goods ladies and children s hose and underwear skirts suits jackets. A large stock at slaughter prices. Come early for bargains. Utah Assn CrRepit Mun Assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Trading Co
Vernal
Old Folks Time Picnic With Prizes In Freestone’s Grove
Town businesses donate prizes for contests honoring older residents. Picnic gathering at Freestone’s grove at 11. Those without transport should notify the committee by Wednesday. Activities run from luncheon to evening Thursday August 15 with sports and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freestone’s Grove
the Grove
Freestone’s Grove Follification
la Om
Benefit Dance Aids Levi Hunting In Need In Canada
Friends and relatives plan a benefit dance next Wednesday night August 14 at the Vernal Opera House to help Levi Hunting who has been sick for a year and cannot work. The event invites all to attend and support a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Canada
Vernal Opera House
Sealed bids sought for digging holes for power line
Vernal Milling and Light Company of Vernal Utah invites sealed bids for digging 370 holes along its power line from Ashley gorge to millsite on the north side of Vernal between five feet deep. Bids due August 22 at 12 o clock noon and to be sent to Herbert Tyzack secretary. Company may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Milling & Light Company
Vernal
Utah
Ashley Gorge
Millsite
Vernal Holey
Herbert Tyzack
University of Utah Announces Fall Instruction Schedule
The University of Utah outlines the fall term with instruction beginning Monday September 16 and registration for students on September 13 and 15. Entrance examinations run September 11 12 and 13. The catalogue lists college engineering normal and preparatory courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
Utah
Notable Visitors and Moves in Theodore Yetmanarea
A stream of residents and visitors pass through Theodore as families relocate to Vernal and nearby towns. Mr Hodson and Mr Herrick travel west, while John and James Grant plan long stays after purchasing land. Oil explorers Alvin, Jones, and J Heber Richards examine mineral resources, and local progress includes a cloud burst that damages roads and ditches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
South Dakota
Eugene Hamilton
Rosebud
John Grant
Heber
James
Messrs
Alvin and Jones
Pittsburg and Salt Lake Oil Company
J. Heber Richards
Salt Lake
Independence area sees irrigation push and new canal plans
The Independence region reports irrigation interest as two Colorado land experts praise its soil and crops. A Blue Beach Canal and Reservoir Company is forming with a $100000 loan in progress to fund irrigation works, and Theodore hosts a new baseball team with a big win over Strawberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L N. Shanks
F. Shelley
Strawberry
Independence
Colorado
J. N. Peacher
Kate Jean Bean
Moffat
Upper
Blue Beach Cettiora
J. J. Atkinson
D. T. Clayson
J. H. Benson
Theodore
Constable Jolly
Myton, Roosevelt
Indian Village
Leland
State
Sam Brown
Heber
Stockmore
Duchesne
Blue Beach
Myton
Drowning of Emil Meyers Reported on Green River
Jensen Jottings notes the discovery of Emil Meyers’s body in the Green River on the 80th of July near Sam Hassein’s ranch. Levis dragged the corpse to Sara Hanlem’s ranch, funeral rites led by the Justice of the Peace, interment at Jensen Cemetery, effects sent to Vernal for the county treasurer. Also mentions Thos R Todd and Miss Alice Turrothy planning Salt Lake wedding with Joana Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lous Vincent
Green River
Emil Meyers
Sam Hassein
Levis
Sara Hanlem
KH Sutton
Sam Woods
Justice of the Peace
Jensen
Vernal
Thos. R. Todd
Alice Tuirrothy
Salt Lake
Misa Joana Todd
Uintah Forest Allows Limited Sheep Increase Next Year
Supervisor Jrovu Eaghuier W. J. Pack reports A F Potter orders that permits for more than 2400 sheep cannot increase, while smaller holders may gain up to 2400 if they buy entire outfits and ranches grazed on the forest. The policy may affect new applicants, with potential increases tied to purchased stock and ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrovu Eaghuier
W. J. Pack
Uintah National Forest
A. F. Potter
Department of Grazing
Wintah National Forest
Forea
Pack
A Cruel Deception In a Fiances Finale
A brief, fragmentary dialogue reveals a fiancé confronting alleged deception about a father described as a stock dealer. The exchange hints at trust broken over an inheritance of collars and amid a whispered family ruse.
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Arago
Milne
Reg Vital
Mantmill & Lumber Ca
Donnell
Tane & Rich
Darry Wood
Boardin J
Bates
Pan Hillman
Supermaur
Dolin Jr
Roberta
Wriff
Hanna Fimothi
John Jensen
Justice
Commissioners Proceedings
India
Ita
Heileon Deput
Chas A Hardy
Knudsen
Otton
Serine
Garrett
Neill
Ounty
City Council
E W. Davis
Co's Furniture Store
Will Pleage
Dubendorff Bros
The
Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Theodore Thrums
Frank Odekirk
Mr Hodson
Supt. Lindsay
Raven Mining Company
Mr. Terron
Summit
A. M. Murdock
Bjornson
Mr. Smithles
Upper Duchesne
John Green
Harry Neville
Wm. Alpanalp
O A. Kirkham
Will Casper
Provo
Charlie Odekirk
George Odekirk
Indian Canon
Harry White
Carter
Jolly
Vinta Quint
Charlie Atkinson
Mrs. Levitt
Bullfrog
Mayor Creer
Payson
Mr. Levitt
Roosevelt Ranch
Udlib
Our County
Independence Sparks
Iran
Bryant
William Greer
Independence Mercantile Company
Fisher
Emma Batty
Melva Gliney
Mrs Hurt
Colton
Jensen Jottings
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