Bennion Couple Travels to Salt Lake City for Vacation
Sam Bennion and his wife have departed for a several week vacation in Salt Lake City, taking time away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bennion
Salt Lake City
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
3
Miss Alta Newcomb Photo Studio Sign Unveiled
Local photographer Miss Alta Newcomb unveils a newly painted sign this week to help residents locate her studio. The visible work improves street recognition for her portrait and event photography services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Newcomb
Local Officials and Travel Notes From Vernal
W H Donaldson of Moffat conducted business in Vernal this week and is noted as a former Carbon County clerk. Jon Don B Colton vacationing in Canada left Vernal last Saturday to catch the Canadian excursion train at Salt Lake City. An application for 200 cubic feet of water from Lake Fork has been filed in the state engineer office by Uintah Reservoir Land and Development Company of Pueblo Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Donaldson
Moffat
Vernal
Mr Donaldson
Carbon County
Jon Don B. Colton
Canada
Salt Lake City
Lake Fork
State Engineer’s
Uintah Reservoir
Colpin Drug Company
Knoble & Meredith
Auditor Praises County Officials During Visit
E. A. Box deputy state auditor spent part of the week in Verna auditing the County Auditor and Treasurer. He pronounced them in first class condition and complimented the officers on the high character of their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A Box
Verna
Justice of the Peace Tours Theodore After Purchase Review
Justice of the Peace J. R. Wilson made a flying trip to Theodore returning last Monday. He visited the lots he purchased at the sale and inspected a claim on the Blue Bench. He appeared elated over the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Wilson
Theodore
Blue Bench
Jensen sells land on Uintah Avenue to Weiss and Glassman
Mrs Rosetta Jensen sells two acres on Uintah avenue in town to Max Weiss and Morris Glassman for 1800 dollars. They plan to open a store on the site. Tather Time and family visited Jensen’s Ward house Thursday night for a concert, weather favorable, a pleasant outing for those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta Jensen
Uintah Avenue
Max Weiss
Morris Glassman
Jensen
Jensen Ward House
Griffin Suffers Severe Arm Injury In Buggy Accident
James Griffin had a painful last Sunday evening when a horse driven by a child began a brisk gait. Griffin attempted to stop the animal and was dragged, his right arm severely wrenched as he fell under the buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Griffin
Mr Griffin
Black Hawk reunion draws Vernal veterans to Ephraim crowd
A group of Vernal residents attended the Black Hawk reunion at Ephraim in Sanpete County. Notables present included Captain S. W. Ross Alvin Thompson and Mrs A. H. Whitlock, all veterans of the Black Hawk War. Nearby land office officials heard a Tuesday Wednesday land contest between George Caldwell and J. M. Roseberry. Caldwell was represented by John T. Pope and Peter Hansen. Roseberry was represented by J. B. Roark. The case closed Tuesday afternoon with a decision forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uke
Ephraim
Sanpete County
Alvin Thompson
A. H. Whitlock
Versna
Land Office
George Caldwell
J. M. Roseberry
Caldwell
John T. Pope
Peter Hansen
Roseberry
J B Roark
Verbal Fragments From June Glines Behind Bookstore Counter
A garbled note mentions June Glines slipping behind a bookstore counter and being twice mentioned in hospital recovery. It references plans to visit Vernal for a few days to regain strength.
Surveyor Byron O Colton Jr Works On Proposed County Road
Byron O Colton Jr, county surveyor, had been surveying the line for the proposed new county road between Fort Duchesne and Roosevelt, outlining the route for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron O Colton, Jr
Ft. Duchesne and
Roosevelt
Dee Workman Sees Water On Roose Homestead Next Month
Dee Workman from Roose velt visits the reservation country and reports water on his homestead will be available next month, expressing great pleasure with the progress and conditions observed during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Workman
Roosevelt
Stake Convention Meeting Announced for Tomorrow
The stake convention of the Primary association will be held at the stake house tomorrow at 2 oclock p m. The general public is cordially invited to attend and will be made welcome.
Bennion and City Justice Return From Salt Lake City
Harden Bennion and City Justice of the Peace B 1D Nebeker returned with their families last Sunday night from Salt Lake City. They crossed the reservation, leaving the railroad at Colion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion. Harden Bennion
City Justice of the Peace
Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Colion
Marriage licenses issued in week by County Clerk
County Clerk Peter Hagon issued licenses to Roy Eo Whamer 21 and Lavira Ramsey 16, John A Evans 28 and Lana Gardiner 21, LB M Ifuit 26 and Candus Brown 17, J M McDougal 43 and Maud M Curry 32, Ward DC Pack from Roosevelt. Also notes crops improving in Dry Gulch district and canal work advancing under current conditions. mercantile company reports strong business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hangon
Roy Eo Whamer
Lavira Ramsey
John A. Evans
Lana Gardiner
Lb. M. Ifuit
Candus Brown
J. M McDougal
Maud M Curry
Ward DC
Roosevelt
Ife
Mercantile Company
Officials Plan Bridge Abutment Rebuild At Uintah River
County commissioners John Hacking and Hon O D Allen visited Fort Duchesne to initiate rebuilding of abutments for a new bridge across the Uintah River. Mr Allen will oversee abutment and approach construction for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hacking
O D Allen
Fort Duchesne
Uintah River
Allen
Auction sale of hotel furniture and fixtures clears at real prices
Monday and Tuesday the Southern Hotel’s furniture and fixtures were auctioned off with no reserve. The sale attracted many valley residents who reported excellent condition items and bargain prices far below cost. Judge Frost acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Frost
Socialist Meeting At Vernal Opera House Aug 1
A socialist gathering will be held at the Vernal opera house Saturday night at 8 oclock. Gro A Gray serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Opera House
Gro
A. Gray
Vernal Opera House Dance and Local Sales Notes
Dance at the Vernal Opera House on Monday August 18 1906 with Workmans orchestra invites all. Local ads include sale of two Clark estate cows, rentals and farm for sale, Uintah Range purchases, and a broad mix of goods from E W Davis Co Cook’s mill and Knoble Meredith law office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Opera House
Workmans Orchestra
Clark
Clark Homestead
Bartlett
Murray brothers start thrashing machine progress
Burton and Samuels begin excavating the foundation for a new building. Sheriff Preece notes Indians are scarce near Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Brothers
Burton & Samuels
Preece
Moffat
Bennion Woman Returns From Salt Lake City Visit
Mrs. Enos Bennion has returned from Salt Lake City where she spent several weeks visiting her mother who was seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara McCurdy
Fremont County
Idaho
Enos Bennion
Salt Lake City
McDougal and Curry Wed at Courthouse Ceremony
J. M. McDougal and Maud M. Curry were married Thursday afternoon in a courthouse ceremony conducted by County Treasurer George A. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McDougal
Maud M. Curry
Court House
George A. Davis
A. L Hurt Sells Gray Ores Team to Fred Gerber
A. L Hurt sold his team of gray mares on Wednesday to Fred Gerber of the reservation for 310 dollars in cash. The sale is described as a fair bargain and the animals are said to be in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L Hurt
Fred Gerber
Rich Family Heads for Utah Outing
Joseph Rich and family left Vernal last Monday for a several weeks trip in outside settlements visiting relatives in Utah including Salt Lake and Cache counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rich
Utah
Salt Lake
Cache Counties
Colletts Attend Primary Conference at Vernal Ward House
Mr and Mrs R8 Collett came from the reservation Wednesday night to attend the primary conference. Mrs Collett is here for the event at the Vernal ward house tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collett
Vernal Ward House
District Court Opens September 6 1906 for Liquor Trial
The September term of the district court will open September 6 1906. The term centers on four individuals in the county charged with selling intoxicating liquor to Indians. Reservation settlers await the outcomes with keen interest.
Land contest case heard at land office
Peter W. Hasmussen represented by Pope and Tyzack contested by Melburne Davis who did not appear. Recommendation made to cancel Davis entry by the Register and Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Hasmussen
Pope and
Tyzack
Melburne Davis
Davis
Rasmussen duo travel to land contest hearing
Peter Rasmussen and his son Peter W. arrived from Theodore Tuesday to attend a land contest case. They report drunkenness among the Utes in the area and note a small crop on Mr. Rasmussen senior's Strawberry River farm. The region appears prosperous per their account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rasmussen
Peter W
Theodore
Rasmussen
Vernal native Ray Holdaway seeks high climbing career in Germany
Ray Holdaway, formerly of Vernal, has progressed as a pilot in his chosen profession and plans to depart for Germany soon to advance his career. He left Salt Lake City on July 25. A. L. Hurt and his family visited Perry Dean in Ashley town, recalling Kansas childhood ties. Dean and Hurt, once Kansas pals, reconnected after twenty years. An on-site field inspection by Dean showed Utah may rival Kansas for oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Holdaway
Germany
Jig Vernal
Salt Lake
A. L. Hurt
Perry Dean
Old Ashley Town
Mr. Dean
Mr. Hurt
Kansas
Horse runs away after concert, damages buggy
Miss Vilate Bennion's horse slipped from the bridle during a concert outing and returned home with the buggy. At the Bennion residence the horse turned, struck a gate post, and then bolted, causing damage to the vehicle and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilate Bennion
Bennion
Rng
Davis and Read Er Return from Tennessee Pass Sheep Sale
Bishop John N. Davis and John Read returned from Tennessee Pass Colorado where they sold 2 500 head of old ewes and early lambs at 375 dollars per head. Davis calls it the best sale of sheep he ever made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Davis
John Reader
Tenessee Pass
Colorado
Davis
Witnesses Attend Roseberry Caldwell Land Contest Case
Messrs S Hall of Myton Nick Soter of Greece and J W Meranda visited from the reservation as witnesses in the Roseberry Caldwell land dispute case all are homesteaders Mr Meranda served in the Utah battery in the Spanish American War and helped quell the Philippine insurrection He has resided on the reservation nearly continuously since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
S . Hall
Myton
Nick Soter
Greece
J. W. Meranda
Roseberry-Caldwell
Meranda
Philipno
Noted Educator Prof Nelson To Visit Vernal
Prof N L Nelson of Provo will lecture in the Vernal valley on August 21 23 and 26 at Maeser Glines Naples Jensen and other settlements. A brilliant author he is known for his writings and has directed studies at Brigham Young University. The lectures are expected to attract large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Nelson
Provo
Ernal
Maeser
Naples
Jensen
Nelson
Brigham Young University
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