Maxwell Died With Bis Boots On In Price Duel
Noted criminal Maxwell was shot and killed in Price on August 23 by Deputy Sheriff John ston of Carbon County. Johnston fired two shots, Maxwell drew first, leading to a fatal confrontation. Maxwell, seeking trouble with special agent Thomas Burge, confronted Johnston after recalling past court annoyances. Mrs Lessie Hiume Maxwell and Mrs Ada Slaugh Maxwell are mentioned in connection with Maxwell’s death and burial plans in Salt Lake.
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Johnston
Carbon County
L Maxwell
Price
Johnson
Thomas Burge
D & TR Railway Company
Burge
Maxwell
Goldfield
Lessie Hiume Maxwell
Gota
W It Seaman
San Francisco
Ogden
Salt Lake
Ada Slaugh Maxwell
Green River
Discovery by Earl Douglas draws Utahn crowd to fossil find
A Verdant Valley crowd gathered last Sunday to view the Brontosaurus fossil unearthed near the Green River in northern hills. Earl Douglas of Carnegie Museum claims the specimen may reach sixty to sixty five feet in length and sixteen feet in height, potentially setting a new record.
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Ver Hal
Jurasale
Websteris Dictionary
Mearl Douglas
Carnegia Museum
Pittspord
Teveau Calder
Isabelle DeMolsy
Nell Preece
Torna Burton
Carhart
Helen DeVoley
Load Fouts
Pr C LE Mirth
Douglas
William Neal
Green River
Vernal
Hachtpart
Wonders of the Utah Basin and the ancient earth
The article muses on landforms in the Green River area shifting from valleys to hills and the great petrified skeletons remain upright. It notes fossils and fishes in ancient seas, palm forests, and animals that once roamed the land followed by predictions of future arid climates and irrigation becoming essential for crops.
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Green River
Uintah
Douglas
Uropia
Esc
Osjce
Newspaper Man Files on Reservation Homestead
J G and G Esing, late editor of the Mant Messenger, files on a South Myton beach homestead three miles south of Myton and buys two jets in Myton. Ewing praises the reservation project and South Myton beach as Uintah Basin’s beauty spot while noting Esing’s move to the area and his prior editor roles in Wyoming.
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J G&g Esing
Mant Messenger
Myton
Myton Beach
Ewing
Uintah Basin
Manui
Boyden
Ile
The
Messenger
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Testimony to settle Indian depredation claims in Utah
In Salt Lake testimony is taken to settle Utah claims against the government. Warry Payton of Washington leads Utah claimants with Judge John A. Hendricks as government counsel. The aim is to resolve long pending cases including Navajo and Black Hawk Ute depredations, with possible law amendments to allow payment if proof is established.
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Utah
Salt Lake
Warry Payton
Washington
John A. Hendricks
Department of Justice
Ste
Jury Schemes Mercy In Murder Trial At Leber Utah
After a lengthy trial in Leber jurors found Workman guilty of murder in the first degree with a mercy recommendation. A new trial was granted and plea negotiations followed ending with a plea to murder in the second degree with a ten year minimum sentence.
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Gib Workman
Lleber
Attorn
Hatch
Wilson
Leber
J A Wilson
Wurder
Booth
Hatch Granteed
Cluff
Irrigation Study Underway With Utah Data
R M Fortier of the Department of Agriculture prepares a nationwide irrigation data pamphlet. Fortier collects Utah figures and similar data from other arid states for public distribution upon request. Government officials recognize irrigation as a major national concern as western settlers seek water access and canal and irrigation companies form to support new districts.
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R M Fortier
Department of Agriculture
Fortier
Washington, DC
Mi Fortier
Utah
Vorsler
Pilater
United States
Elgilzer
Vernon couple obtains license to wed amid market buzz
Jerry Walker and Miss Geneva Winn of Vernal were issued a license to wed last Saturday. The Vernal Market reports high demand for Seal Ginger Aleia as the water melon season peaks. Vernal Soda Water Co. notes the product hits the spot.
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Jerry Walker
Geneva Winn
Vernal
Icense
Vernal Soda Water CO
Vernal Voters Approve 12000 Water Bonds In August Election
Thirty three taxpayers vote in favor with none against the $12 000 water works bond proposition in August 1900. A prior 92 vote tally shows 70 yes and 22 no on related indebtedness. Court ruling declared the general debt amount unconstitutional without specific use. Canvass of votes and council action follow, with work likely delayed until spring but pipe contracts arranged for fall delivery.
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Vernal
Surprise Marriage Shocks Vernal Residents
John Nielsen of Merrill's Ward eloped to Pleasant Grove and married the widow of Billy Andrews. Once living near Nielsen, the couple’s renewed union with old acquaintances surprised relatives. Nielsen’s wife died less than a year earlier, and he had recently left for the reservation but returned with his bride, prompting astonished reactions from friends. The note adds a side item about Vernal Soda Water Co and millinery shipments expected by Mre E A Beers and Mini May Beers in Salt Lake.
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John Nielsen
Merrill's
Pleasant Grove
Marc’ried
Billy Andrews
Mr Nielson
Mra Nielson
Naima
Nielson
John
Andrews
Reservation
Vernal
Storms Cause Extensive Damage Near Jensen Utah
A severe storm and lightning hit Jensen Utah causing fires and massive hay losses. Mr Daniels hay stacks burned 135 tons after a lightning strike. Residents assisted in firefighting as teams from the Juman camp helped until Monday night. Several locals traveled for family matters and business, including Albert Snows trip to Denver and others toward Meadville and Provo.
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Danielg Ranch
Houte Bill
Juman
Donation proposal for bridge crossing Green River
A proposal suggests donating $1,000 to support a bridge crossing of the Green River at the Upper Ferry or nearby vicinity. The offer emphasizes aiding local infrastructure through a targeted contribution in that area.
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Green Wiver
Green River
Indian Couple Wins First Uintah County Marriage License
Ted Mart aged 22 and Milas Mamie Jolson aged 21, both full blooded Indians, secured a civil license in Uintah County. Justice Kteboar Cilder performed the ceremony after an initial payment of 250 dollars. the groom faced delays before the marriage could proceed. The couple remained in Vernal briefly before returning to White Rocks.
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Uintah
Ted Mart
Milas Mamie Jolson
Kteboar Cilder
Ile
Cordy
Air Calder
Ulamps
Bylda
Vernal
Whiterocks
Cost-Driven Clothing Sale for Vall Foods
An ad notes a sale offering men and boys suits at cost to raise 190m for Vall foods. The message is blunt about clearing stock to meet a fundraising target.
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Adams
Assessment Notice From Ouray Valley Irrigation Co
Assessment of 10 per share levied on 11¢ capital stock due Sept 28 1900. Delinquent stock may be sold at public auction on Oct 10 to satisfy the debt plus advertisement and sale costs. Secretary David Hennion Vernal Utah issued Aug 27 Sept 17.
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Ouray Valley Irrigation Company
Vernal
Utah
Datid
Vernal Utah
Gale David Hennion
Dragon Items Vacation Leave For Six Months
Mr St Lee owner of half of the Shragon dry goods store plans a six month vacation starting the last of September. He will leave the store in charge of Mr Kc ity Lee and wife while he and his wife reside at their home in Vernal with D L Johnson acting as caretaker.
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St Lee
Shragon Dry Goods
Kc Ity Lee
Aha
Vernal
D L Johnson
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Earl Douglas
State OF
Der
A Beers
Mini May Beers
A” J
Jensen
Daniels Ranch
Mr McDougal
Christy
Albert
Hen Snow
Denver
Meadville
Nebraska
Warton
Kansas City
Lewis Wold
Sedalia
Colo
Lewis
Yhia
Soma
Benny Daniels
Provo the Fist
Haslem
Mr Daniels
Uintah County
Bracken
the Clothiers
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