Madsen Visits Vernal Gun Club and Utah Fish Policy
D H Madsen state fish and game commissioner addressed the Vernal Gun and Rifle club with praise for Utah conservation. He announced a 1923 closed season on game birds in Uintah county with a quail ten day season in October and urged deputies of the club. The visit included a tour of Ashley valley noting its rich game potential and attracted elections of local members as deputy wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Uintah County
Uintah Basin
Madsen
Fish and Game Department of
Utah
Madson
Strawberry Lake
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Uintah
Gun. Club
Ashley Valley
Uteh
Mabey
Harlon
Howard Ellis
Ella
Rolfe
Evan Ellis
Pitt
Dave Ellis
Jessa
Harold Hullinger
Road Plans for Project No 10 B Delayed at Clerk’s Office
County Clerk Wilson Murray reports daily requests for Project No 10 B road plans and specifications. He says the state road commission advertised they would be available, but he has not received them and was told by the state road engineer the plans are not yet prepared. It appears the bid may be delayed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Murray
State Road Commission
Murray
Capitol
Man Who Fired First Shot at Gettysburg Dies
Alpheus Hodges, 81, of Jamestown New York, officially recognized as the man who fired the first shot of the Union army at Gettysburg, has died. His death marks the end of a noted Civil War connection tied to the 1863 battle and its opening volley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Jamestown
N. Y
Alpheus Hodges
Vernal Gun Club Plans Mountain Trip Advertising Endeavor
O J Grimes of the East Lake Tribune leads a Vernal Gun and Rifle Club financed expedition to Dry Fork with Supervisor Charles De Moisy Wilson Murray Bryant Stringham and Mayor Walter G Barnes aboard. The party will photograph Uintah and surrounding canyons and promote Utah tourism before Grimes attends the Fort Duchesne industrial convention next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
O. J. Grimes
East Lake
Mr. Grimes
Uintah
Taylor, Baldy
Diamond
Brush Creek
Grimes
Bryce
Zion
Tribune
Utah
Fort Duchesna
Oil Strike Reported in Axial Basin Near Craig
Tourists report a flowing oil well near Craig in the Axial basin at the Hamilton dome. The Texas Oil Company well reached over 1700 feet with 600 feet of oil rising in one night. Drilling paused pending equipment. The strike sparked local excitement.
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Craig
Victory Highway
Walter G. Barnes
Texas Oil Company
Hamilton Dome
Axial
Uintah County High School to Open This Fall
Uintah County High School begins its first year on Tuesday September 4 for nine months with Prof. G A Paxton as principal. The former Uintah Academy building houses classes and the Sth grade is included in the high school tuition set at 10 dollars plus a 5 dollar student body fee. Seminary work will be led by Prof. George S Tanner a University of Utah graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta County High School
G. A. Paxton
Uintah Academy
D. 8
George 8. Tanner
University of Utah
Tanner
Arizona
Uintah County High
Charles M. Iverson
Vernal Central
Sheffer Turner Nuptials in Cedarrew Courthouse Ceremony
Vernes Sheffer of Cedarrew wed Miss Bernice Turner of Lapoint on August 3 in a courthouse ceremony officiated by Justice Irvin Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernes Sheffer
Cedarrew
Bernice Turner
Lapoint
Irvin Eaton
Proclamation Urges Utah Businesses Closure Friday
The Governor of Utah requests all business houses close and business suspended all day Friday August 10 1923. A one minute traffic suspension from noon to one minute after is ordered in honor of late President Warren G Harding. Proclamation received by County Clerk at 2 o'clock Thursday. Walter G Barnes mayor Vernal City Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Warren G. Harding
Walter G. Barnes
Vernal City
Mail Truck Turns Turtle on Dugway
Ed Rollins a United States mail truck driver was injured when a truck left the road on a narrow grade near Duchesne while avoiding a tourist car. He protected his six year old son by pushing to the bank edge before the vehicle overturned. the boy was unhurt though fainted. Rollins suffered a serious arm injury from a broken steering wheel and other bruises. Mrs. Rollins rode to Duchesne for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rollins
United States
Duchesne
Indian Canyon
Mr. Rollins
Price
Ver nal Gun Club to Release Chinese Pheasants
L. H. Allan president of the Ver nal Gun and Rifle club left Wednesday for Salt Lake City on business. Returning he will stop at the Springville hatchery to pick up 100 Chinese pheasants awarded by the state fish and game department. They will be released in the Ashley Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Allan
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Salt Lake City
Mr. Allan
Springville Hatchery
Atute Fish and Game Department
Ashley Valley
Bootleg Still Found Above Tridell in Uintah County
A large second largest moonshine still was found in the cedars above Tridell by a cattleman. The 20 gallon capacity plant and several mash barrels were destroyed after the operator fled. Deputies investigated nearby Lapoint areas but made no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Vernal Tusaday
Tridell
Cedars
Sherri Richardson
Stephen Ross
Tridel
Sherif
Richardson
Eil
William Preece
Lapoint
Ashley Valley Pioneers Plan Friday Court House Celebration
The Ashley Valley pioneers announce a Friday afternoon gathering on the courthouse lawn. About 360 people are expected to attend the community celebration marking the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Court House
Work Starts at West End Tunnel
The Moffat tunnel begins construction on a six mile bore through the Continental divide linking Denver and Northwestern Colorado. A Kaufman leads 56 workers sinking test holes to locate solid rock for the tunnel mouth while preparatory camps and a three story headquarters rise near the Victory highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Continental Divide
Denver
Colorado
United States
Wv. A. Kaufman
Vernal Delegates Attend American Legion Convention in Price
Vernal residents attended the American Legion convention in Price August 2 through 4 led by Don B. Colton. Delegates included William Witbeck and wife Lenutse Jorgensen, Mrs Leathle Rask ten, James Monaghan, George Geed nes, Dr H B Rich and wife, with George Goodrich serving as sergeant at arms. News of President Harding's death paused social events but delegates praised talks by National Commander Alvin Owsley and Dr Kate Barrett and called the trip a success despite the halt. Dr Rich was selected as one of eight Utah delegates to the national convention in San Francisco in October. The Vernal contingent also paraded in three decorated cars with Witbeck Poet No 11 banners, expressing hospitality toward Price.
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Amgrican Legion
Fries
Vernal
William Witbeck
Warren G. Harding
EH. EB. Rich
Utah
San Francisco
Witbeck
Harding
Price
Alvin Owsley
Kate Barrett
County Officials Weigh Winter Road Levy to Preserve Mail Route
Uintah and Duchesne county commissioners met in a special session to seek an extra levy to keep Indian Canyon and Willow Creek roads open through winter so mail could reach the Uintah Basin. They postponed the levy, urging action by Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Erron
Myton
Victor Billings
Duchesne
Duchesne County
Uintah County
Uistah County
Indian Canyon
Willow Creak
Uintah Basin
Utah
United States’ Senate
House of Representatives
Heating Plant Overhaul Planned at High School
School board votes to overhaul the high school heating plant. Boiler sections to be replaced and basement waterproofed with cement overlay. Persistent basement water intrusion to be addressed, reducing constant pumping.
Parole Violator Arrested Near Fort Duchesne
Sheriff in Colorado arrested George Miller for parole violation at Fort Duchesne. Miller had escaped from a Colorado penitentiary and was held for 12 hours before a wire ordered his release. He claimed intent to proceed to Idake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Colorado
George Miller
Fort Duchesne
Miller
Perelo
Cones City
Sherif
Idake
Convention Highlights at Basin Women’s Conference
Reported attendance exceeds 1600 women from the Umiak Basin with speakers including Jomwon Claude C. Sora wall and Coach Roberta B Y U. Lectures cover health nutrition and athletic leadership. The three day event offers free sessions with daily exhibitions and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxtan
Tory
Chrisinieon
Ana Rema Mayeock
Joont
Umiak Basin
Jomwon
Claude C. Sorawall
KE. O.wood
Perry G. Holden
International Harvester Company
Br. Taylor
John Deere Company
Lgovernor
Limion Bamberger
Phaunp
Arthur Moulton
D. J. Madeen
Earlagen
Netructina
Entemaia Service
U. of U
Lee Jones Burickes in Uintah County Jail Case
Lee Jones Burickes of Uintah County faced jail charges after a shoplifting incident connected to the Asera Mercantile Company. He owed multiple sums and was arrested last Friday, with initial leniencies then revoked. The sheriffs attempted to grant him freedom, but the situation escalated as he damaged property and disrupted the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Cointie
Asera
Mercantile Company
Sherif Richardson
Tiepoe
Joney
Ragensedtr
sWenet
Memorial services planned for late President Harding
Mayor Walter Barnes convened a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to arrange memorial services for Warren G. Harding. The services were set for Friday at the tabernacle with burial today in Maries, Chile. Committee members include Johan W. Davis Rev J M Hesesy and Dee C Thorne. Services begin at 8:00 a.m. with business laid to close from 9:29 a.m. and until after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Barnes
Hee Chamber of Commeres
Warren G. Harding
Maries
Chile
Johan W. Davis
J. M. Hesesy
Dee C. Thorne
Tabernalee
Tabernalee ‘Bulidtwext Eat A. m., August 16. Betsiness Laynees
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D. H. Madsen
Vernal Gun Club
Uintah Mountains
Sheffer-Turner
Chas. R. Mabey
West End Tunnel
Western Portal
Kauffman
Engineer
Bis Corps of
W. H. Wood
Legion Convention
Mad Kome
Lee Jones Burickes
Bank of Vernal
Axel
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