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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1922

Page

6

Local Notes Include Voters, Visits, and Car Arrival

MICKIE SAYS Roses Crandal and wife of Ft Ducheano visited Wednesday at the home of D Colton. Next registration day is Saturday August 26. Mr George Christy has returned from Salt Lake City and Ogden. Superintendent Hew Olson is building a bungalow across from the Vernal Second ward chapel. Earl Douglas came from Dinosaur quarry and stayed with Mrs McClelland. Durant car first brought to the Uintah basin by Neal-Allan Motor Co. Watermelons on market from Green River. Miss Cora Collett visited Miss Ethel Colton then left for Salt Lake. A V Lewis left for Magna to seek new work. Voter count noted: Utah 173,762. Duchesne 2692. Uintah 3669. Daggett 174. Prohibition agents Richards, Beatle, and Ferrell spent days in the section and departed Thursday.

Joseph E Richards Beatle John Ferrell Salt Lake City Mra E T Corless Whitte Rivers Leona Gurr Veras Corless Watson W A Banks White Rocks Familly Mia James McNaughton Taft MccNaughton Mias Marlo Massey New Mexico Mina Stassey Cae Denver Colon Vernal Masae Jo’ Collier Mary Lucy Kendal Lee Morris Mies Addiy Longhurst Watrhon Red McKeown White River Tom Sika Stanbow Jesse Evans Silkas Don Fisher John Thompson Ho Peterson Tagroshall Pittsburg Jansen Wil Fo Dinosaur Quarry Tarl Douglass W Colthorp Rangoly C Flynn Carbondale Colo Wna Harold Workman

Mrs La Mar Samuels Moves Into Former B Site

Mrs La Mar Samuels has taken over the premises previously occupied by B, marking a change in tenancy at the location. The move signals ongoing adjustments in the area’s business occupancy.

Mra la Mar Samuels Elgin Railroad

Uintah Academy announces full teaching corps

Principal E. A. Jacobsen announced a complete corps of teachers for Uintah Academy. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Selby of Salt Lake City spent Monday in Vernal visiting Mrs. Selby’s sister, Mrs. Snetlen Johnson.

E. A. Jacobsen Uintah Academy J. B. Selby Salt Lake City Vernal

Jansen and Colton Venture to California for Work

Donald Jansen left Thursday morning with George Colton for California where he expects to secure employment. The trip signals hopeful job prospects as they travel to pursue work opportunities.

Donald Jansen George Colton California

Acorn Maercantha v Ruple Case Dismissed Before Judge

The case of Acorn Maercantha against H H Ruple in subg onian account was heard Wednesday before Justice Irvin Eaton and was dismissed.

Acorn Maercantha Company H. H. Ruple Subgonian Account Irvin Eaton

Vernal visitor joins Axial Ledford girls this week

Mrs Thelma Hunt of Vernal, summering with relatives in St Craig, visits the Ledford girls in Axial this week. Several artisans work at Ulatah academy building this week placing plants in excellent condition for the opening of school September 11.

Thelma Hunt Vernal St Craig Ledford Axial Craig Empire Ulatah Academy

Willis Johnson Returns to Raven Oil at Rangely

Willis Johnson is again with Raven Oil and Refining Company at Rangely after resigning as manager of Uintah Power and Light Company.

Willis Johnson Raven Oil and Refining Company Rangely Uintah Power and Light Company

Vern MecCarrell and wife visit Vernal friends

Vern MecCarrell and his wife from California are visiting friends and relatives in Vernal. They were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Ashton on Monday evening.

Vern MecCarrell California Vernal Leslie Ashton

District Court Opens with No Criminal Cases

District court will convene on Monday September 11 with no criminal cases ready for trial at this term. If no案件 arise, no jurors will be drawn.

Miller Party Visits Relatives During Idaho Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Pocatello visited Mrs Miller's brother Lee Webb Monday while en route to Lay Colorado to see her mother. Mr Muller is a salesman for Z C M I in northern Utah and Idaho points.

Fred Miller Pocatello Mra. Miller Lee Webb Lay, Colo Muller Utah Idaho

Local religious observance set for late August

President Wallace Calder announces a quarterly conference on the regular fast day. Baptism day is slated for Saturday August 26 with ward notices to observe the fast Sunday in all wards.

Wallace Calder W Intah State

Coltons Welcome Baby Boy Born July 26

Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Sr Gedrie Colton left Thursday for California for an extended stay. Colton will remain until October when his wife and newborn baby join him. The Coltons are proud parents of a baby boy born July 26.

Adelbert Colton Gedrie Colton California Colton Wifl Mr. Colton

Hatch Couple Planned Extended Trip to Cache Valley

Mr and Mrs A A Hatch expect to leave Saturday on a lengthy journey visiting Cache Valley and Idaho points. They will see their son A A Hatch Jr who resides on the Provo beach before returning home.

A A Hatch Cache Valley Idaho A. A. Hatch, Jr Provo Beach

Miss Helen McAndrews Goes to Berkeley for UC Study

Miss Helen McAndrews departed Thursday morning for Berkeley California to attend the University of California. This marks her second attendance there. A daughter was born Thursday August 17 to Mrs Earl Lewis wife of optometrist Earl Lewis who recently moved from Salt Lake City to oversee W W Lewis Jewelry Company.

Helen McAndrews Berkley Cal University of California Miss McAndrews Lewis Earl Lewis Salt Lake City W. W Lewis Jewlry Company

Turner Family Suffers Blood Poisoning From Burn

Martha Turner, oldest daughter of Harvey Turner of Jensen, sick from a blood infection after a cooking burn. A son is visiting Mrs Massey recovering from appendicitis. Tax work underway at county clerk’s office prior to notices. Alburt Crumbo operates Basinix garage at Ft Duchesne with Muse Harris as a skilled mechanic.

Martha Harvey Turner Jensen Snellen Johnson Minnie Lahey Jennia Lawis County Clck Basinix Ft Duchesne Alburt Crumbo Crumbo Muse Harris

Massey reports drought harms Las Vegas NM cattle

Mrs R J A Massey returned from Las Vegas New Mexico with news that the region suffers from severe breath and many cattle are dying for lack of water. She was with her son Virgil a Denver bacteriologist and daughter Merley. Marshal H A Miller notes locals drive without proper rights causing confusion and warns he will arrest violators.

R J A Massey Las Vegas Virgil Denver Merley H. A Miller

Death of Captain Wilbur A. Shaw At Juniper Springs

Captain Wilbur A. Shaw, pioneer of Moffat County Colorado, died by drowning in his own hot spring at Juniper Springs. He was 70 years old and was found in about one and a half feet of water. He is survived by his son Kirk Shaw of Macher.

Wilbur A. Shaw Moffat County Colo Juniper Springs Shaw Hig Pon Kirk Shaw Machér

Dinner honors Texan visitors Mr and Mrs McCarroll

Mr and Mrs Adair Tyzack hosted a Thursday evening dinner for Mr and Mrs Vern McCarroll visiting from Texas where McCarroll works in the oil fields. Guests included Matt Curry of Ouray, Mrs W Curry, Mrs William Cook, Miss Thelma King, and Mr and Mrs David Curry.

Adair Tyzack Mtre Vern McCarroll Texas McCarrell Oid Eveat Matt Curry Ouray W. Curry Willam Cook Mise Thelma King David Curry

Alfalfa and grain crops drive UA student efforts

UA students lead a campaign to hire A students to raise entrance fog and support, with the frontier portion of the third cutting of alfalfa and the main grain crop set aside. Other students haul cedarwood as they chase any available dollar.

An A

Allan Returns From Salt Lake City With Durant Four

I H Allan of the Neal Allan motor company returns from Salt Lake City with a Durant Four touring car. Allan secured the franchise rights for the Ukitah basin. Taylor McCleland accompanied him home. They were delegates to the Democratic state convention.

Neal-Allan Motor Company Salt Lake City Alan Ukitah Taylor McCleland

For Sale Choicest Building Lots on Main Street

Property listing notes choicest building lots on main street available on easy payments with 6 percent interest. Agent Sea JW and HENDERSON are mentioned in the notice.

Main Street Sea JW Henderson

People Movements From Vernal to Mines and Nearby Towns

Numerous residents and visitors pass through Vernal this week headed to mines, colleges, or family visits. Miss Marie Pope returns home from La Veta Colorado, Eva McCoy returns to Denver after two weeks with relatives, and several travelers head to Mack Leadville Dragon and Pueblo for work and study.

Vernal Woman Weds In Goldfield Nevada

Mrs Gertrude Rich formerly of Vernal married E. J. Ellson in Goldfield Nevada on August 5 per Tonopah Daily Times. Ellson, a blacksmith foreman at Tonopah Belmont mine, was best man W J Phillips. The couple will live in Tonopah and travel this autumn after a Goldfield hotel wedding dinner with Miss Shirley Rich.

Gertrude Rich Vernal Way Goldfield Nev Tonopah

Jolly party visits Ashley creek ranch guests

Last Monday a group including Mrs Taylor McClelland and daughter Mrs Davies Mrs B P Kelly and daughters and Mrs Jessie Evans spent the day with Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr at Ashley creek ranch. Mrs Dodds entertained in her usual happy way and the party returned in the evening after a day of real pleasure.

Taylor McClelland Davies B. P Kelly Jessie Evans Pardon Dodds, Jr Ashley Creek Dodds

Ward Sunday School Conferences in Vernal

Sunday sessions in both Vernal wards featured stake board members A Theodore Johnson A E Jacobsen Alice Morrill Stella Richards at the first ward and R H H Salisbury Wallace Calder Lucile Hacking at the second ward. A Sunday school program occurred in the second ward and a pageant "Early History of the Church" in the first ward directed by Miss Mima Davis and Miss Edith Bates.

A. Theodore Johnson A E Jacobsen Alice Morrill Stella Richards R HH Salinbury Wallace Calder Lucile Hacking Stake Board Second Ward First Ward Mima Davis Edith Bates

Uintah County Praised by Victory Highway Manager Ben Blow

Ben Blow manager of the Victory Highway association praises Uintah bank country and its scenic value in Salt Lake City noting the route’s potential to boost regional development. He describes Uintah basin as a treasure house with vast future economic contributions and pledges strong efforts to improve highway provisions.

Ben Blow Victory Highway Association Victory Uintah Bank Salt Lake City Uintah Basin Blow West Victory Highway , Association Ad Guech Avery Kinkas Kansas Ne Denver Utah Houndary Salt Lake Sate Lake Nevada Line Nese

Salt Lake Club Plans to Raise Funds for Water Projects

The Salt Lake cereal club aims to raise 16 000 by March to benefit the Utah water forage commission. If funds reach that amount by Tuesday, federal money may support river and reclamation studies in the basin country and the Weener Provo project feasibility.

Salt Lake City Erfurt Salt Lake Cereral Club Morting Joana Utah Water Forage Commission Wintth Basin

Two Couples to Wed in Salt Lake City

Wednesday, County Clerk Charles A Hatch issued marriage licenses to two couples who will travel to Salt Lake City for temple weddings. Arthur Harrison, son of R G War ricon and Ruth Gardiner of Naples, and Charles Owen Bartlett, son of George H Bartlett of Tridell and Caroline Mable Jones of Maes, will wed.

Charles A Hatch Salt Lake City Arthur Harrison R G Warricon Ruth Gardiner Naples Charles Owen [Dartlett George H .Bartlett Tridell Caroline Mable Jones Maes Isaac M Jones

Mrs Elizabeth Weeks Honored At Reunion At Weeks Home

A family reunion at the Weeks home in Ashley ward honored Elizabeth Weeks the aged mother. Seventy relatives and friends attended and Mrs Sadie Leibig and her daughter Shirley Oaks of Salt Lake City joined as visiting honor guests. Refreshments were served.

A. Weeks Ashley Ward Elizabeth Weeks Sadie Leibig Shirley Oaks Salt Lake City

Congressman Colton Addresses Salt Lake Club on Mines

Representative Don B Colton of Utah's first district spoke at the Salt Lake Commercial Club luncheon. He commended the mining committee and praised the Arentz bill as drawn by J W Ball, noting its report was accepted by the House mining committee and printed in the congressional record. His remarks aligned with Utah's mineral industry.

Don B Colton Utah Salt Lake Commercial Club Mining Committee J WF Ball House Committee On Mines and Mining Cofton

Eastern Capital Sought to Reopen Uintah Cannery

A. G. Leonard of the American Can Company in Ogden inspected the Uintah Cannery and praised its plant as one of Utahs best. He cancelled shipping plans, said a new manager could make the venture paying, and planned to seek eastern capital to restart the operation next year.

A. G. Leonard American Can Company Ogden Vernsi Uintah Cannery Leonard Utah

Local Honey Flow Diminished By Fewer Nectar Blossoms

In Uintah County a large bee producer notes there are no wild bees and the honey flow is small as nectar is scarce. He mentions clover blossoms are just beginning to come on, affecting production.

Uintah County

Wild Bees Hurting Honey Output in Utah Regions

Reports from the Reservation sections around Myton indicate a honey flow drop mainly due to wild bees. Wilford Rolliston, a top Utah honey producer, asked Dafe Willman, state inspector of apiaries, to investigate. Losses range up to 75 percent in some cases, with Ashley valley largely spared. Harvey Turner of Jensen discusses the issue.

Myton Wilford Rolliston Utah Dafe Willman Ashley Valley Harvey Turner Jensen

How Dead Man's Bench Got Its Name

John N Bigis, Uintah County Weogs Grower's association president, recounts a Meeker massacre era tale. Soldiers crossed Bear river near Craig and found the bones of a white man killed by Indians, giving the bench its name. A later ambush killed many troops, stirring local interest in a large reclamation project for hundreds of thousands of acres.

Dart Dies in Uintah Basin Banker L Hoover

L B Dart, banker of Myton and a leading Uintah basin figure, died at his home on August HN from liver trouble. Funeral was held Tuesday.

L. Dart Myton Uintah Basin

Virgin of Stamboul stars Pris cia Dean at Vogue cinema

A vivid photodrama in which Pris cia Dean leads a daring band across a desert quest. The Oriental heroine, dubbed wildcat of the screen, aids her captured American sweetheart in a tale of love and sacrifice amid Constantinople’s bazaars mosques and street life.

Joan of Arc Universal Vogue Priscia Dean Dean Tod Browning Constantinople

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mickie Gmerry Lexyers Oresot Mer Clerks Crandal Ft. Ducheano 9. D George Hi Christy Hew Olson Atreat Mr. Earl Douglas Mra [Ebm Martin Green River Cora Collett Ethel Colton A. V. Lewis J W Pope Bunday Magna Duchesne County Daggett County Vernal Express James H. Wallia Gqeonger HH. Hartuson Amodata Violet Hartson Dusinesss Dusinem Uintah Railway Marie Pope la Veta Eva McCoy Walter McCoy L Kl Coltlon Leadville Merrily Clive Chivera Dragon Putherland Hatch Murray Mack Colorado L. Goodrich Satingo Maez Pueblo Helton McAndrews Jierkley Mack Mra McAndrews Mre Helen Wes McKinny Ray Warburton Rainbow Bob Smith Scott Price Loren Anderson Loren Roberta Fred Anderson Atcheo Uintah Railway Company Mgr Congressman Colton U. L. Club Herbhrt Rawlinson Man Under Cover Blue Fox Phil Helen Gardner Templar Saxe Comisdy Vivian Martin Song OF the Soul the Golem Paul Wagener Haturday Hobardt Bosworth Vernal Tin Shop West City Investment CO Kearns Princi Pal E. A Jacobsen Witmer S. Henderson Harley-Davidson Charles Carpenter SALEN Blue Bell Mitre Warren Kempton Beaton Howe Seventh East Street Liberty Park Golfinls Wandamere Park James H Wallis Dead Man’s Bench Uwintah Basin Bargataff Gquickly J. F. Chaffin Capital St W. S. Henderson Uintah Oil & Exploration Company Fred Walters Gusher L Richardson Wintah Academy Stake Tabernacle Bintan Academy Silt Lake City Wallace Goaldel Ernest Eaton A G. Goodrich Stake Presidency Dart Vmwytoy Stamboul
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