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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
A stockholders meeting of the Ashley Upper Irrigation company reports the auditing committee’s recommendations. Directors and the secretary treasurer will review accounts together. discrepancies were settled. No criminal intent by the secretary or treasurer. Books have not been audited since organization. Future audits promised in orderly, businesslike fashion.
Uintah County shows a sharp rise in assessed property valuations over the past year, reflecting rapid growth. Read the items in another column for details on the accompanying effects and regional changes.
Officials study a reported mescal flower weed believed to intoxicate Indians when dried and eaten as butter. The Indian bureau warns of health risks and widespread use on reservations, while clergy and locals discuss knowledge gaps and local plants with unknown names.
A fragment describes a small pouch worn above the elbow by Indians, suggesting a customary placement to observe on future meetings. The text emphasizes this detail as a distinctive mark to look for.
The University of Utah announces student registration on September 11 and 12 with entrance examinations on September 9 and 10. Instruction begins September 11. The university comprises the Sciences State Normal School State School of Mines Utah School of Medicine a department of Law and a preparatory school. A free catalogue describes courses and admission requirements.
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia reports to the Philippi Republican that after years of chronic diarrhoea his father found cure with one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since then he has remained free of symptoms for eighteen months and can work as a younger man. Sold by Vernal Drug Co.
Notice for Publication from the Interior Department states David Lekelson of Fort Duchesne Utah filed intention to complete homestead entry proof to establish claim to Lot 7 49 14 1 13 2 section 10 township 23S Uintah special agency before Registrar Land Office Vernal Utah on October 6 1904. Names witnesses William J Maller William Adams James Setton and Joseph W Malker all of Duchesne Utah.
Department of the Interior UGS Land Office Vernal Utah issues notice for Jane Hills of Vernal Utah to establish a land claim. Filings date July 30 1908 for SE Y N WY SY and NL V Why Section 19 Township 6 South Range 21 East Salt Lake Meridian. Hearing set September 24 1908 before Register and Receiver. Claimants named James Tack ing Alma G Andersen Bird George D Merkley all of Vernal Utah. Register August 21 1908 Sept 25
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Vernal Utah issues notice of intention to make final proof on land entry by Jena Jennen of Rantlett Utah for Desert Land Entry No 64. Witnesses named: Charlee Winn Clarence W Showalter Wilson Bean James Henrys. Hearing before registrar at Vernal Utah on September 26.
Teleman HRaanilton of Roosevelt Utah files notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim on NWH Section 27 Township 28 Range 1 W Uintah special Meridian. Hearings set before the Register and Receiver at Vernal Utah on September 18 1908 with witnesses Jesian N Tiechts Ken Snow John Ralmeni and Charlie A Milligan all of Stosecselt Stah.
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Vernal Utah dated August 6 190% announces that Clainen W Reynolds of Myton Utah has filed intent to make final proof on Homestead Patent 674 for the NE and Lot 1 2 4 Section 18 Township 8 Range 9 Utah, with witnesses Jehu A Crenk Calvert Hartford Clarke and William One of Myton Utah, registrar and receiver to act at Vernal Utah September 14 190%. notice lists witnesses and secretary Aug 7 September 12
Depicted as a formal notice from the Department of the Interior to OS and Office at Segnal Utah. It states Jesina Likwits of Rogrevelt Utah filed for homestead entry on September 22 1905 under section 28 township 25 range 2 west. The claim seeks to establish residence and proof before the Register and Receiver at Vernal on September 18 1905. Witnesses listed include Heleman Stamtttun Plen Snow Walter H Sholing and Patrick Marron of Lenevelt.
The Department of the Interior records Andrew E Rogers of Utah who filed a homestead entry, claiming Nightly and Sta N and Section 14, Township Be, Range 2 VW, in the Special Meridian, and now announces a final communication period before the registrar and receiver of land management.
A Vernon or Vernaltah filing from September 2008 names witnesses Jeremiah KR Springer uthany Springer John Hurgener and Daniel D LEpernon all from Muton Utel CuaAkits Dedsiorss July 81 Kept 4 Reglater.
State Engineer Office Salt Lake City announces John S Jacking of Vernal Utah applied under Utah laws to appropriate two feet per second from Willow Spring Creek Uintah County for irrigation of 160 acres from April 1 to December 1. Domestic use permitted. Protest deadline 30 days after publication.
Notice is given that Gerber has applied under Utah law to appropriate eight cubic feet per second of Deep Creek water in Uintah County. The water would be diverted from the left bank 1,300 feet east of Section 9, Township 1 South Range 2 East, conveyed 5680 feet, stored when available April 1 to October 31 for irrigation of 80 acres, with November 1 to March 31 for domestic use. Some water may be stored in a reservoir and released later. Public protests must be filed in duplicate within 30 days.
State Engineer Office Utah announces Chorge Allred has applied to divert two and a third cubic feet per second from Uintah river in Uintah county for irrigation of 160 acres and domestic use. The notice provides location, timing April 1 to October 31 for irrigation and year round domestic use, with publication dated 1968 and August 5.
State Engineers office in Salt Lake City announces the application of tintah Placer Williams Irrigation and Exploration Co to divert 30 cubic feet per second from Diamond and Jones Hollow creeks in Uintah County Utah. The project includes a dam flume and canal with timing January 1 to December 31 annually for power and machinery in various towns. Public notice dated July 31 1908 and designated State Engineer No 1717.
Notice from the State Engineer Office Salt Lake City Utah July 17 1905 announces George Tsmith of Myton Utah intends to appropriate two cubic feet per second from Lake Lark Creek a Green River tributary for irrigation of 160 acres in Uintah County Utah. Applicant must file duplicate statements within thirty days and the action is subject to state water law.
H S Nichols of OaklandInd Ter praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted aid since 1872. He a longtime commercial traveler notes its quick cures and recommends it. Vernal Drug Co sells the remedy.
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