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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
2
A daring daylight theft near San Francisco saw gold bullion worth $280 000 stolen from a vault after tunneling and drilling. Police tie the crime to a gang from the east including a former guide, while Utah trout laws are quoted to warn against illegal sale of fish to readers.
Glinesward Tred Dove and Jane Shelton wed in this ward last Saturday. Fred Hoott and Laproals Gardiner married Wednesday at the bride’s stepfather J P Lady’s residence. The contract for a new actuut Lonse in Glines ward was awarded to Wallis Hook. A building was secured on the northwest corner of Mr Coopers end near the schoolhouse. An epdenne around children is noted with several babes very low. Mr and Mrs James Pirker and Fred Davis attend the wedding and weekends at the Bahly lakes. Workwana loby and a child’s illness are mentioned with a death reported Friday morning.
Local shoppers flock to a county sale offering deep discounts on a wide range of goods. Vendors promoted special prices and limited stock, drawing a large turnout and quick sales across many stalls.
Parish asks congregants to join services at 10 am with prayers and hymns. Community members welcome, noting parish tone and schedule.
Oal Company organized in Salt Lake City with capital of 500 000 to 1 shares to develop 640 acres of petroleum lands in Tig Blanes county Colorado and 610 area of ovations in Lintah county near the Colorado line. Holmes of Eynoston 1 18 president Jerrold Ro others vice president DW Wilbon treasurer Harmon O Shepard secretary and directors Nachard B Shepard William 3 Mason PM Burroughs 3 Pope MM Kughn.
Fragmentary text questions whether sufficient quantity exists to pay a debt or obligation. The source shows garbled wording and lacks clear names or dates, providing only a generic finance related query.
The account shows Choa Odehirk arrested by Shurtit Preene on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after a violent domestic dispute at Odehirk’s home near Vernal. Caspar Carper and Ole Kirk faced injuries with multiple stab wounds. Odehirk admitted a knife attack. The case proceeded in district court with Odehirk bound over on $200 bond.
An observer from New Mexico notes an unprecedented cattle rush at Kansas City stock yards. Thousands of cattle, some 1000 to 1800 pounds, were driven toward Isauenas amid chaotic selling, with rail lines diverted and cattle dying from stress. Experts warn drought may shutter feeding and force shipments to southern ranges, risking heavy losses.
Uintah County commissioners approve district consolidations and budget allocations while Vernal City officials face Grand Jury criticism over minor protection and law enforcement. notice of bond sale and county officer appointments accompany a lengthy formal record.
Notice to contractors invites bids from county residents for building a brick school house in Vernal Utah. Terms require a good and sufficient bond and acceptance of plans and specifications in the clerk’s office. Plans available May 3 with completion around December.
A fragmentary report discusses camera use by American officers in the Philippines during combat. It notes photographers for reconnaissance and enemy exposure, mentions a trench scene, and references capturing images for military purposes despite risks and controversy.
The Anntal meeting of the Verna Primary will be held at the word house Luesilay August 13 at 10 oclock. Ance will be given at 2 oclock pm to the Opera Mouse and admission of five cents will be charged, fee cream and cake will be sold.
Notice states Henderson and Mendowa certify dissolution of the partnership Meadows & Frum in Vernal Utah. The new Meadows & Frum will collect all outstanding accounts and pay firm bills. Bids sought by August 10 for bridge planks at Vernal Court House with a ten percent deposit, opened by the Board of County Commissioners of Uintah County.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a balance overdrawn on tax redemptions and forfeitures for 1899 with unspecified amounts and unreadable headings. It mentions balance on hand and a ledger entry referencing penalties and late charges.
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