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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
The Vernal Sxpress joins the community in offering sympathy and support to Taylor and other bereaved families during their dark hour of grief.
A local ordinance targets spitting near the Adewalds noting enforcement should deter a disagreeable situation. The text warns that failure to enforce could expose a woman to a pool of tobacco juice, creating a public nuisance.
The amount quoted appears in a humorous take on a legal fine with a pun about buying schooners of beer. It notes the large sum might not disturb John or bettors, but invites wonder how many drinks it would cover.
Robert Carey, a vast landowner in Routt County, praised this valley and expressed his intent to acquire the rest, showing his confidence in the area's value.
A reader questions why a coal price between seven and thirty dollars a ton is charged in many western towns and asserts Vernal does not pay such rates. The note implies widespread disparities in energy costs across towns.
Jesse Knight announces a railroad project from 100 to Strawberry Valley country with possible extension to Vernal. He vows speed to beat rival Moffat who profits more from action than talk, while praising David H. Moffat as a quiet doer.
Early submission requested for Express publication, warning that notices of all kinds should reach the office by Wednesday. The note stresses ads can be prepared and delivered earlier in the week to meet mats and deadlines.
A rugged character Vir Jeekton explains the satisfaction and subtle regrets of owning a home. He recalls a time when his wife sent him to tend repairs alone, preferring to manage in her own way.
Four main events highlight the week with two horse races and two foot races. Bert Yount’s sorrel horse beat O Staley’s brown horse in a 300 yard dash on Second North Street, with Staley’s horse losing to Grand Junction rider Will Womack and Martin L Box on the brown. In a 600 yard race at Hackins’s lane, Staley’s horse again fell to Locky Jack’s horse with Shirly Caniels riding Staley. weight differences noted. A 40 yard foot race saw Kay Reeder defeated by Bill Woomach, while Tuesday John Match lost to WW Edwards in a 40 yard dash. Prizes were donated by Vernal merchants. names of local veterans and residents are noted in attendance.
A large turnout from various wards attended the Old Folks' picnic at Freestone's Grove. The oldest man, Thea Lyon born January 7 1822 in Pennsylvania, and oldest woman Mrs Cut received prizes. Luncheon, speeches by Frank M Loung and S R Bennion, foot races, and other events followed with prizes awarded to Emily Clark for most children and other Pioneer couples named among attendees.
The article recalls Ruben Taylor who died in an August mining accident at Dragon and was buried in Vernal after services led by Bishop Davis. It notes his age, marriage to Charlotte Green, and that he was a father of three boys, with thousands in valley sympathy. It also includes a separate vignette about misbehaving children and a nurse washing a boy’s mouth with soapsuds.
Formal proposal invites sealed bids in Vernal for 1 000 000 pounds of oats to Vernal 100 000 pounds to Alhindra Bonanza Green River and 60 600 pounds at Duchesne Delivery starts September 23 or 24 to J Q Logan Vernal and WWE Aulien Fort Duchesne Oats must be merchantable and weed seed free Shipments to four locations by a September start date.
Welsh born Col Mathiis led the Gordon Highlanders in a famed Dargil ascent years ago. A slip of the pen redirected him from the Ninety fifth to the Seventy fifth regiment and he recounts the moment with humor. The tale includes his brisk remark to the color sergeant as he prepared for a dangerous charge.
A Sunday school class shows a picture of angels and teacher asks Tommy if he wants to be an angel. He declines with a witty remark about preferring new trousers. The brief exchange captures child humor and a playful misunderstanding about becoming angelic.
An OCR fragment describes infant department children plotting a plan to raise money for a plane. It mentions learning birthdays and collecting certificates for each year. A person named Ong Tuis is noted as wary of teaching and a note asks if someone is really 100 years old.
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