Inman Boys Claim Breakthrough in Green River Placer
The Inman brothers near Vernal announce a grizzly sluice based 80 cent per cubic yard yield on Green River placer dirt. They lease 800 acres near Cub Creek with a small plant and plans to process 1000 yards daily at about $5000 for setup claiming substantial savings and a bid for black sand from a Idaho firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
Green River
WM Inman
Daniels
Inman Boys
Idaho
Town Contracts and Mental State Question Arises
A contract to build an addition to the town prompted a legal dispute after Charello filed the contest. The key issue was whether Stockman was insane at the time he signed the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charello
Stockman
Smallpox Cases Rise With Quarantined Families
The report notes two new infections outside quarantined households as Jess Benlaine and spouse recover. Two children have contracted the disease despite vaccination, signaling ongoing concerns in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Bfenlaine
Speke
Official Bridge Project Near Green River Delayed by Smallpox
Inquiries rise about start of work on the Lidgea across Green River. The last legislature appropriated 19000 dollars. Midland Bridge Co western agent Idle planned a site visit to review the ale and provide a cost estimate. County Clerk Ashton invited Idle to Salt Lake, noting Illness and smallpox publicity slowed arrival.
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Green River
E Idle
Midland Bridge Company
Kansas City
Ashton
Idle
Salt Lake
Old Bachelors and Old Maids Urged to Adopt Children
A local physician, Dr. G M Bower, told Vernal’s Odd Fellows lodge that the law should require bachelors and maids to adopt children. He argued many couples lack offspring and warned against neglecting future welfare, sparking strong public reaction in the Ashley Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G M Bower
Oddfallowa
Utah
Ashley Valley
Bilog
Dr Gower
The
Express
Indiana
Assessed Valuation for Uintah County Rises Slightly
Uintah County reports total property value of 1,849,239.60 this year, up about 7,099 from last year. Mines suffer a major write down, reducing overall valuation. prior year mine assessment was around 212,000, now 42,009, with state board changes shifting the assessment authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
State Board of Equalization
Gilson Asphaltum Company
Contested Stockmore land case nears decision on Stockman dispute
Long and unsettled case centers on Henry Stockman and Charello Charello filed against Stockman over homestead law use in Stockmore Utah. Proceedings traced through land office decisions, guardian service issues, and appeals to the Interior with Stockman’s whereabouts and sanity status unclear.
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Stockman
Stockmore
Vileppo Charello
Gingham Canyon
Utah
Henry Stockman
Charellac
Stockmore Stockmans
Ing
Charello
General Land Office
Provo
Bertha Walters
District Court
Florida
Alabaa
Guardian
Lizo
Jecaland Office
Stockmans
Secretary of the Interior
Stark Man
Voyage through Grand Canyon of the Colorado planned
Nathaniel Galloway and a five man party prepare a mid September voyage from Green River Wyoming to Needles California to view and photograph the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. The trip spans about Christmas with four boats under construction in Detroit and an illustrated lecture project in the east.
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Nathaniel Galloway
Green River
Wyoming
Columbus
Ohio
Canton
Colorado
Green Riser
Needles
California
Mr Galloway
J Fo Stone
Sharp
Ry A Cogswell
Semore S Dubendorff
Myton
Stone
Ohi
Detroit
Michigan
Galloway
New Hope Irrigation Row Sparks Secretary Debates
Ray Horn, secretary of the New Hope Irrigation District, claims Barney Rush illegally obtained district books and that a book contained $110 in cash belonging to Horn’s father. Rush disputes the claim, saying the book was obtained legally with attorney guidance and that no money was found when checked. No action has been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
Horn
E Horn
Ray Horn
Barney Rush
Rushik N Shanks
Ope Irrigation Wstrict
Funeral of Mrs Bennion at Taylorsville
Funeral services for Mrs Hester A Bennion widow of the late John Bennion were held last Sunday at Taylorsville the old Vennion family home. Speakers honored her ability integrity and worthiness with remarks from Samuel T Bennion John Sharp Alice Merrill Morne William F Snow Governor William Spry and Joseph G Taylor all longtime friends of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennion
Mra Hsther A Bennion
John Hennion
Taylorsvile
Vennion
Samuel T Bennion
John ¢ Sharp
Alice Merrill Morne
William F Snow
William Spry
Joseph G Taylor
Closing sale of iron beds at Woodard’s Furniture
L H Woodard the furniture man advertises a closing sale offering iron beds at very cheap prices. The notice highlights reduced stock and bargain prices aimed at clearing inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Woodard
Fourth Annual Dry Farming Congress Set for Billings Montana
Secretary John T Burns issues the official call for the fourth annual Dry Farming Congress to meet in Billings Montana October 26 27 28 1909. The notice is directed to national and local agricultural leaders and to about 36900 farmers seeking to promote dry farming methods for arid lands and to boost educational outreach and federal state support for research stations and reform.
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Billings
Montana
John T Burns
Unites States
Dry Farming Congress
Congress
Sunday services resume at Congregational Church
The Sunday school will resume next Sunday morning at 4 o'clock for a morning service. The following Sunday a divinely or evening service will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Church
Berlin
Electrical shock injures Union ward resident in storm
During a severe thunder storm yesterday afternoon Mrs John S Me chem of Union ward received an electrical shock. She was stunned briefly but will not suffer serious injuries according to reports.
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John S Mechem
Union Ward
Cordelia Robb and Jack Francis To Wed Tomorrow
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Cordelia Robb and Mr Jack Francis of Roose Selt. The ceremony will be held tomorrow night at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Homer Robb.
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Cordelia Robb
Jack Francis
Roose
Homer Robb
Murdock to Salt Lake City for medical treatment
A. M. Murdock and daughter Mra O A Kurkham left Wednesday for Heber then Salt Lake City to seek needed medical care. Murdock was operated on four years ago for an abdominal growth. a later accident while dipping sheep caused internal injuries, and doctors hope Salt Lake physicians will restore him to good health.
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A M Murdock
Mra
Kurkham
Heber
Murdock
Salt Lake City
Htm
Duchesne
Brigham Young University to Open with Improved Facilities
The Brigham Young University in Provo Utah will open September 16 1909 with improved facilities for educational work. Ample accommodations rooms and board available. Write for information catalogues furnished upon application.
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Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Gib Workman on Trial at Heber City
The trial of Gib Workman for the murder of James Griffin last November continues in Heber City after a venue change. Prosecution seeks a jury amid 27 to 67 anticipated witnesses. defense may raise insanity defense. key witness George McCarrell reportedly missing, last heard in Nevada. The case will likely occupy much of the court term and cost the county a substantial sum.
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Gib Workman
James Griffin
Ileber City
Heber
Yislora
Hatch
Asylia
George McCarrell
McNeill
Workman
Asa Griffin
Griffin Workman
McCarrell
Nevada
Estray Horses Notice in Uintah County
Public notice from Naples precinct identifies two estray horses held for sale at auction if unclaimed. A light bay mare about eight years old bears a left shoulder brand Xy and a brown mare colt about eight months old bears the brand selasora. Animals were taken up August 7 1909 by Bascom, pound keeper.
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Utati
Uintah
Naples
Gaid
Selasora
Bascom
Davis Fined for Carrying Concealed Weapon
W Davis was fined 25 dollars in Justice Calders court yesterday for carrying a concealed weapon after an altercation at the Alwida hotel Wednesday night with D EZ Horn who alleged a gun was drawn and a threat to kill. Horn sought a felony charge but was overruled. Davis pled guilty to the misdemeanor.
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Davis
W. Davis
Calders
Das
EZ Horn
Alwlda
Ijforn
Horn
Mr Davis
Cyrus A Thompson Seeks Hearing on Long Pending Breest
Cyrus A Thompson from Deep Creek panch reports a long pending breast claim and notes no response. He operated a dry land farm with six acres of wheat that failed to head due to lack of rain. He kept ten hogs and placed them on the field and grows fourteen acres of lucerne under dry farm methods with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus A Thompson
Thompson
Ing
Lucerne
Local travelers praise Uintah county future and Myton plans
Five men from Yampa, B L Dart, G EB Hooper, M Meyere and FF Chapman, visited Myton Utah after a western Utah trip. They were impressed by the country and foresee Uintah county being divided with Myton as a county seat. They noted rich soils and many crops as attractions. Hayden Te. Publican
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L Dart
EB Hooper
Meyere
Chapman
Yampa
Utah
Myton
Dart
Hooper
Uintah County
Hayden Te. Publican
Quarterly Conference Notice at Blake Tabernacle
The Theth Quarterly Conference at the Umatah Stake convrones Saturday morning August 22 and Sunday morning August 22 at 10 4 am in the Blake Tabernacle. Vernal Fire earns and the public are cordially invited to attend each session. William II Smart, Don Bb Colton, Joseph I Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatah
Blake Tabernacle
Eainis
William II Smart
Don Bb Colton
Josepie I Hardy
Case threshing outfit offered by local farmer
A local farmer advertises threshing services using a J I Case outfit at the usual price. The notice mentions contact from David O Jacobson and includes a separate vendor sale and meeting notice for a Meller Society conference with several members named. Also an advertisement for selling water business products such as vinegar and extracts with a promised money making opportunity by EM Driggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David O Jacobson
Proposals for Hay Bids Sought by Uintah Railway Company
Bids due August 23 in Vernal Utah for delivery of 190000 lbs hay at Vernal corrale 160000 lbs oat at Alhandra Green River 100000 lbs at Ft Duchesne all alfalfa well baked with three wires weigh 85 to 95 pounds each. Weights at delivery. Address bids to Logan Vernal Utah. Company may reject all bids. John McAndrews Supt.
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Uintah Railway Ecompany
Vernal
Utah
Rpom
Green River
Ft Duchesne
Q Logan
John McAndrews
Best for Indigestion Says Mitch Rovingon
Mitch Rovingon of Drumauin Ontario endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the least medicine for indigestion. He says they are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Vernal Drug Store.
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Mitch Rovingon
Drumauin
Ontario
Chamberlain
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