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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
4
Local Vernal items describe medical practice, travel to Salt Lake, market goods, politics and community happenings. Updates include church matters, a bishop election, business moves, a McKinley Club organization, and assorted notices from residents and officials in Ashley Canyon and surrounding areas.
Neighbors found Mr. Fitzsimons dead in his cabin with his face in a kettle. Officials believe he may have smothered while undressed after slipping from bed. He lived alone, cooked and did housework, with a sister in New York state and no contact with eastern friends for twelve years. He was quiet and well liked by those around him.
RS Collett reports the arrival of a 520 ton copper ore shipment from Thorah county, 150 miles from the railroad. The ore, quarried near the surface with rich veins up to 100 feet, is being sold now with a 160 mile wagon haul to Salt Lake City.
A veteran from Company A 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers reports chronic diarrhoea since service. He tried many medicines and doctors before using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, bought 60 cent bottle, and says he is entirely cured. He thanks the company and recommends it to others, signed Henry Stomberger Allentown PA.
A fragmented program listing events for Millward Y M and LMI on August 28. It includes theology lectures by D Allen, American history by Leo Tra, instrumental music with Hose Reynolds, etiquette diary, recitation by Almeda Perry, a reading by Editor R L Woodward, and performances by Mrs Woodward and Co.
Indiana citizen James Whitcomb famed amateur musician helps a traveler named Amos by tuning a worn violin. Amos begs for the fiddle after hearing the tune Hall Columbia and declares he has seen two fiddles that resemble Whitcomb’s instrument.
A struggling young author recalls sending manuscripts to publishers. One piece seemed likely to be accepted but was marked as never received. After awaiting a reply, a polite note suggested it was lost. Later the manuscript miraculously returned, prompting a rueful laugh at fate's irony.
Northwest Washington woman schemes to profit from a bucket shop tale linked to Cuba war demand. She buys buckets for $100 and learns the shop resold them at a $100 profit before experts pivot to wheat and corn. The husband notes the ruse but remains unaware of details as the couple keeps up appearances.
The ointment relieves intense itching and smarting from eczema tatters and rheum. It claims permanent cures in many bed cases and also treats itching piles chapped hands chilblains frost bites chronic sore eyes. Sold by druggists for 25 cents per box.
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