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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
5
A renowned traveling salesman T Payne is noted for his wide Vernal circle of friends after earning 330000 in the Cripple Creek mining district over the past two years.
Misses Almedia and Hattie Perry hosted a lawn party Friday night in honor of Misses Virginia and Leah Bush of Salt Lake. A Zoological game captivated attendees with imaginative animal names, led by Harden Bennion and Don Colton. The evening was described as exceedingly delightful.
Frank Young returns from a tryout and plans to discuss product development career prospects. He aims to share insights on training, advancement, and potential roles in innovation and technology.
President Joseph F. Smith arrived from Salt Lake with his wife and son Apostle Hyrum W. Smith for the Uintah Stake Tabernacle dedicatory prayer. They are staying with President William H. Smart, while a Green River escort met them into the city. About 200 Sunday school children at the Naples ward greeted them with songs. This is President Smith's first visit to Ashley Valley.
Local ads promote wallpaper supplies and a paper hanger service from Wooparp & McCoy. Several lines note wallpaper catalogs and finishing touches like hats from W H Burton. Also listed are a ten acre farm for sale near Co op store, a photo service, school notice, Vernal Drug Co supplies, and Salt Lake or Provo travel inquiries for Stney Lewis Jr.
A creditors sale offers fall and winter underwear in cotton fleeced and all wool options. Ladies and childrens two piece and Union suits priced at cost. The sale will end soon, so buyers should come early to secure items.
Local notices advertise wanted goods for cash, saddles and harness from Vernal Harnes Shop, and pasturage near Vernal. August sale at W H Burton’s offers summer goods at cost. Roosevelt land bargain listed by J Garnett Holmes & Co. Numerous ads reference prices, inventory and prop.
In suits and separate pieces at wholesale costs the Vernal Trading Co advertises a large stock including blue and black worsted, overcoats priced as a strong buy. Garrett Holmes & Co Roosevelt and G E Adams list apparel and school supplies with liberal reductions.
The notice states that next week W. H. Burton will provide a 10 percent discount on all cash purchases. It presents a limited time promotion emphasizing cash sale benefits.
A reward of six dollars is offered for the return or information leading to the whereabouts of a grey tinI tied dog branded lazy WR on the right thigh belonging to W. H. Coltb Harr.
Mrs Alberta Sorenson of Crazon revisits Vernal this week with Mel Pickup and Fyrum Baird from Roosevelt to attend conference. John W Galloway also came from Roosevelt on Wednesday reporting flourishing conditions and a crop of small grains above the average.
Miss Mary Siddeway entertained a group of friends Monday night for her birthday with several games and an elegant supper.
Saturday evening Miss Arts Newcomb entertained compliments to Miss Lathan Frost visiting with friends in Vernal. Music and dancing formed the entertainments of the evening.
The State Board of Health has sent a circular to health officers urging strict adherence to laws governing mortality reports of contagious diseases. The move highlights the importance of accurate disease reporting for public health surveillance and response.
H Buckley of Moffat was arrested for criminal assault on Harry Wood’s ten year old daughter. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 3. He was released on a $500 bond.
Harry Woods, proprietor of a local restaurant, was fined $10 by City Justice Christensen for disturbing the peace. The case involved a phonograph in the establishment alleged to violate city ordinances. Mayor Johnson signed the complaint.
Ray Holdaway of Vernal studies piano at the Royal Conservatory in Berlin under Alberta Jonas. In four years he completed a six year course and has been in Berlin a year. Though not enthusiastic about his efforts, his instructor praises his talent and progress.
Evan Smith, 12, visiting with his father Frank Smith at Roosevelt homestead, was kicked on the head by a horse. He received initial treatment at Post physion Fort Duchesne before being taken to Vernal for Dr. Garrett O'Donnell care. An eight stitch gash from the right eye to the jaw was closed and he was reported as doing as well as could be expected.
Prof H Goodwin of Utah State Agricultural College argued for year round dove protection, noting current open season August 1 to December 1 with a bag limit of eight. He cited doves as weed destroyers aiding farmers and fruit growers, and pointed to widespread state protections. He also serves as State Superintendent of Congregational schools and spoke while arranging for a local school start, though teachers were not yet secured.
Bert Yount travels to collect winnings from a sorrel horse reputed to be Judge Thomas. He paid 1980 dollars for the animal, would not sell for 5000, and once had only 12 dollars in Dallas with a horse valued at 750. He bet at Dallas races, netting 1200 dollars, then swapped the money for the horse.
The article recounts how Dr Chas Hirth owned a prized horse that slobbered despite many preventatives. He responded to an advertisement by a so called veterinary surgeon offering a remedy. After sending money and receiving a letter he learned the method was to teach the horse how to exit, a surprising and humorous outcome.
For Sale notice describes the Mitchel property in Ver nal Utah at the corner east of St. Paul s Episcopal Church. Enquiries directed to Pope and Hanson Agenta with 14 if.
James H. Meass spent the week visiting Fort Duchesne. Mrs Chaunce has agreed to teach the public school at Leland.
City Justice Byron D. Nebeker and his wife have returned from a visit to Salt Lake City where they engaged in brief travels and meetings.
A contest proceeding in the Land Office over a quarter section near Stockmore on the Upper Duchesne river continued this week. Filleppo Charells appeared with testimony. the contestant sought a continuance due to needing depositions from other counties. The case, moved to October, involves Henry Stockmore who had been declared insane and confined in Provo asylum after entry. Since his release he has resided in Birmingham, Alabama.
A street report claimed the Alha Chalmers Company of Milwaukee makers of milling and mining machinery and electrical couplers had gone into receivership. F E Marcy manager of the Salt Lake branch says the report was without basis.
The foundation declares its company has on the books orders totaling more than 15 million dollars. The figure is presented as ensuring a full year of work ahead.
W A Deuel general manager and H A Sumner chief engineer of the Moffat Road, after a Vernal inspection tour, reached Carey ranch Routt County Colorado on the return to Denver. They traveled via Rangely and Meeker and fixed the rout as far as Craig about 160 miles from Vernal and 146 miles from Jensen on the Green river. The Denver Jensen Green River leg stands at 13 377 miles.
A plan gathers momentum to form a male quartette. Details on membership and leadership remain to be determined as organizers seek interested singers.
Notice of publication announces Hyrtm Haird of Roosevelt Utah filed intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry 1488 in Lot 2 and NEY Section 5 Township 5S Range 2W Vernal Utah. Proof set for September 27 1907 before the Register and Receiver at Vernal Land Office. Witnesses listed: John A Palmer Jennie Palmer Charles Jorg Ephraim Laistert.
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