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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
2
The Vernal city council defends itself against criticism that a grand jury acted with personal by dislike. It asserts jurors under oath issued findings about liquor sale enforcement and that council actions should reflect lawful ordinance review rather than personal bias.
Ore plotters in White River country unify to sell gilsonite rights. Contracts with 8 M Browne and A C Hatch grant right to extract at a set price per foot of vein width. Expectation of smoother sale and possible broader purchases by strong investors.
The article discusses low market prices for oil and agricultural products in Jewel County Kansas, driven by heat and oversupply concerns. It notes farmers facing alarm over reduced prices, mining and oil activity, and a police case involving theft and a local court sentence amid regional labor and emigration debates.
Ceremony to lay the church corner stone is set for August 20 at 2 30 pm. Citizens from Ouray and White Rock will attend as the engraved inscription St Paul’s Church of tintety and the date 1901 are read and the stone dedicated.
Fragmentary notice describes a soldier or settler writing from a camp in Wyoming. The letter mentions confinement with smallpox, recovery, and plans to travel to Vernal near the end of September. It notes a group including Reubeo and Ashley and work on a brick yard.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to announce sale of summer crops or plants at a local site. It mentions cost, deforestation warning, and a county area with a likely event near a road or park. Names and exact locations are unclear due to garbled input.
A serious accident occurred between Tietal Creek and Brush Creek on a rural road this afternoon. Grandfather John G Tatater and young Latater Lataster were riding from a market when the wagon tipped in rough terrain. Loco McCarrel arrived moments later and helped recover the apparently lifeless body, while the family prepares for a funeral in Ghineeward.
The article lauds the Summer Institute led by Utah educators Dr Talmage and Prof Lyons. It notes demonstrations in physical science, nature study, and domestic science, with emphasis on art instruction and practical teaching methods, praising Leon and Lvand and highlighting collaboration with local teachers and residents of Uintah County.
A garbled diary style note describes an attempted journey by Jos Hacking Viet, detailing a three day country trip to host meetings and deliver items. The text references police, a river crossing, and requests for assistance, ending with thanks to an individual named Louis.
A dispute at the Ainge residence led to blows between Blizzard and Murray over a disagreement, with Murray drawing a weapon and injuring the lip. The incident paused the match but later resumed. Also noted are cancer treatment struggles of Jensel and the death of Albert Metts' little daughter on August 1.
From Rock Spring, miner Charles Croume, known as the ol time cutie and sheep grower, travels to Browns Perk with Mrs Crouse. George Johnson, a noted sheep grower, now in town with Wr Messe Klpmnge, reports good health. Neuse and Julena shipped five earlonds of owethers for Omaha.
A fragmented reflection on fear and signs of danger in a city under strain. The text muses on a mysterious incident at a turbine plant and the looming threat of disaster, with a poetical inquiry into whether a blast could occur and who could be harmed.
A local retailer announces a rush on summer shirt stock with attractive at cost pricing. The notice implies large quantities offered to the public, inviting early buyers to take advantage of the unprecedented deal.
Notice is given that bids will be opened at the Uintah County Treasurer's office in Vernal Utah up to August 19 1901 for a county bond issue of 300000 dollars in denominations of 1000 or 3000 bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds issued under a June 4 1901 resolution by the Uintah County Commission are eligible for refunding and the right to reject any bid is reserved. Bid deposits of five percent must accompany bid by National Bank of the United States. Treasure Gee A Davis audits the proceedings.
Dissolution notice states the firm of fonstarnon and Meadows, accounting in Vernal Utah, dissolved on the day of August 1101. F Henderson sold the entire interest to 8 bk. The new firm Mestows & Prin will collect all outstanding accounts and pay all bills of those held.
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