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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
3
Fred Wood from his home stead visits this week. Mr and Mrs Burton were passengers on the stage for Salt Lake Monday.
Sheriff McNeil reported fresh liquor traffic arrests on the reservation last week. Warrants were sworn for John Doe and Richard Roe, who were taken into custody.
Ed Samuels bought 160 Rambouillet bucks from B F Saunders of Morgan for 3760 dollars after previously contracting 100 head at 150 each. Prices rose to 21 a head for 60 extra. Purchases split among Ed Samuels 50, Walt McCoy 80, J C Bates 20, John Reader 20, John Hacking 20, Joseph Hacking 10.
W Coltharp buys winter goods for the store Rev Hersey preaches at Epico pal church Sunday both forenoon and evening Lou Bavley formerly in Vernal drives the stage between Dragon and Kennedy Le Gray from Moffat plans water filing for Colorado Park Irrigation Company ditch will be about sixteen miles long from Moffat to Colorado Park via Uintah canal through the Stip to the Big Wash
Messrs Craig and Collier of a Salt Lake tobacco house travel through Vernal on their way to Whiterocks country. They plan to recuperate while trying their luck at fishing. Collier visits Ashley Valley for the first time. Craig has long worked the territory.
The Magdalena River routes major commerce to the Atlantic coast and serves as Colombia’s key navigable waterway. Five river companies based in Barranquilla operate 36 steamers and 43 barges totaling 10689 tons. Steamers depart almost daily for interior cities with round trips to Bogota varying by river conditions.
Two schoolgirls Margaret and Elizabeth are overheard walking home. Elizabeth asks for a favorite color and Margaret answers with a playful, hesitant nod to plaid as her chosen shade. The moment captures a lighthearted, childlike exchange between friends.
For sale a ten acre farm in Glines ward two miles from Co op store offering a four room log house, a good log granary and other outdoor structures. Apply Geo Gray. Also notices of a stray Jersey steer and local market ads are included.
W N Burton stocks finishing touches for dressmaking with hats suitable for ladies and gentlemen. The shop advertises a range of hats to complete outfits.
Pitchforks wash-tubs wash boards and cutlery offered at wholesale cost by Vernal Trading Co with emphasis on bulk pricing and selection for buyers seeking bargain household items.
A revolver described as 41 costs double action was lost between town and Jim Hacking's. It should be left at this office and the finder will receive pay for trouble. The event occurred on the evening of July 21.
A creditors sale advertises fall and winter underwear in cotton fleeced to finest wool two piece and union suits for ladies and children. It urges customers to come early as the sale will soon be over.
One two seated Spalding rig in good as new condition for sale. Inquire W E Wheeler at Tom Mantle's ranch. Also a good range available cheaply.
Post notice of lost extra heavy halters said to be between Geo Freestone’s house and Vernal. Walker expects finder to leave them at this office. Also an August sale at W. St. Burton’s offering all summer goods at coast.
Large pasture with good feed water and shade offered at 100 per month located 112 miles east of Vernal on 29 St T. SMUIN yype. Vernal Harness Shop lists saddles and mens pants sale. Vernal Trading Co and W. N Burton announce ten day sale of gents clothing with reduced prices.
Deeded 80 acre tract offered for sale near Roosevelt Utah. Property listed by Roosevelt agency J Garnett Houmes & Co. Bargain price advertised as a rare opportunity for buyers seeking land in the area.
Wholesale suit stock and overcoats offered at reduced prices. Blue and black worsted cloth and popular patterns advertised as good investments to buy now. Creditor sale notes items from VECANAL TrabInA Co with postcards and residence photos. Roosevelt and J. Garnett Howes & Co advertise hats priced at one dollar.
A grey mare branded RR on the right thigh is missing. A reward of five dollars is offered for information leading to the animal's return or location. Contact COLTHARP or W. Hf for details.
I sile Ashton retired from Salt Lake and Ogden Wattesday might Uncle Jerry Murray and wife left Wednesday for Moroni to attend the reunion of the Black Hawk War Veterans. Miss Carrie Goodrich has returned from Fruita Colorado and Dragon Where she has visited for several weeks. G. EK Adams returned from Salt Lake Wednesday night bringing a monkey for neighborhood children. Tanac Stevens of Logansport Ind searches for horses for a large firm. Vernal Lodge No 21 visitors from Whiteforts spent a pleasant evening at Whiterocks with L He Woodard Tim and TY Carpenter.
Bob Johnson, the genial stage driver between Vernal and Kennedy's, has served on duty almost continuously for 18 months and covered about 31,000 miles. If he had traveled in one direction only, he would have circled the globe and would be more than a third around again.
The return of Miss Bessie Johnston from Trinidad led to the revelation she and J E Hodson son of A Hodson of Maeser were married September 11 1906 at Trinidad Colorado.
Miss Lesh Bush returns to Salt Lake Sunday after visiting relatives and friends. An accomplished musician she performed at the Vernal Ward house last Sunday night and will resume teaching this year.
State Game and Fish Commissioner Herbert B Cromer informs C B Atwood Sr of his appointment as Uintah County game warden. Friends and Vernal Gun Club members express pleasure as Atwood has served as deputy warden for several terms with steady service.
Last Sunday night the Ward Lounge hosted a musical program that attracted an unusually large congregation. Prof Peter Hanson gave a notable address on Music and Musicians, a pleasing speaker well versed in his subject. Willie Slanson performed two Beethoven pieces on piano, showcased remarkable musical talent.
John Jorgensen visited Drag on last Saturday where Dr Garrett O Donnell removed his third finger on the right hand. The finger was bruised and soothed with carbolic acid soaked rag causing the finger to turn black up to the first joint and appear dead. He sought examination from Verna after noticing the condition.
Prof William J Snow returns from Salt Lake saying a handsome brick building will be erected with work to begin some time this year. The school term starts September 9 with more than 100 pupils expected. An additional teacher HI Porter of Morgan joins to lead music and natural science, joining A T Johnson and J R Robinson.
Tuesday evening Mrs Frank Young and Mrs Pontha Calder hosted a joyful gathering at Mrs Young's home to honor Misses Virginia and Leah Bush. Guests included former and current University of Utah students from the class of 78 onward, sharing memories and dreams for the future. The Young residence featured red and white University colors in its decorations.
Mrs Logan and Mrs Jas McNaughton visited the reservation Monday. A boy was born at the home of Wm Stone last Monday. John Jensen, a wide awake correspondent for the Vernal Express, was a visitor in Vernal during the week. Mr Jensen will manage George Billings store at Dragon about the first of September.
Thomas Horn moved 18 government horses from Walla Walla to Fort Duchesne last Sunday. At the previous sale, some condemned horses brought more than the government paid, and experts predict prices will climb higher.
Scott Lessler, secretary of the Indian Agency at White Rocks, traveled to Vernal during the week for official business. He supported the Indian horse against an unknown noise from Grand Junction, while two sorrels clashed and spectators speculated on muddy footing and ice. Beit Yount says he is eager to race his horse under any agreement.
The notice announces Mr B Cook arriving from Denver last Saturday night to work on the express force as writer, editor and collector. It urges readers to meet him and share news or troubles, and to offer a half page ad paid in advance to please him.
Eh Lee, expert bicyclist, rode from Mountain View, Wyoming to Vernal 107 miles in a little over a day. He started at 9 am and arrived 3 am, covering rough terrain with thirty miles on the roughest stretch. Even with perfect roads the journey would take under ten hours. Lee has been shearing sheep in Wyoming and Montana for months, reporting unusually large wool yields.
Old Uncle Abner, an ex slave, was very ill. The daughter of his former master called to bring him icHeacies and consolation. He replied I have been converted about 14 times in a humorous exchange reflecting on faith and endurance.
Stake Primary convention will be held Monday August 26 at 12 o clock in the Academy building Vernal just after the forenoon session of conference Primary workers are asked to be present and participate Visitors will come from the General Primary Board The Stake Presidency Members of High Council Bishops of wards and all interested in Primary work are invited to attend Signed ANNA M HACKING Stake President Primary Association Vernal August 14 1907
A Philadelphia Record item recounts a Western congressman describing a 4A militia style Republicanism. In Graussels last summer a merchant from Indiana met King Leopold’s carriage as they passed a public gathering. The merchant refused to bow, declaring I don’t bow to no kings, to the astonishment of the congressman.
A bay horse named Nature Fake Novel, famed in Joliet, had a loose shoe. His master led him to a shop for shoeing where the horse calmly posed for inspection. After the reset, the horse returned to pasture and feeding as if nothing happened.
In a misheard exchange a traveler chats with a gawky youth about the White mountains. The boy claims eighteen years in the region yet admits he cannot name the peaks, prompting a bemused reaction from the visitor.
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