James O Neill Jr Funeral Held for Amish County Clerk
Funeral services for James O Neill Jr former county clerk of Amish county were held in Glines ward hall Friday with Bishop M M Batty presiding. He died November 23 1923 after moving to Burnett Washington a year earlier leaving wife six children his mother three brothers and five sisters among mourners. he was born September 24 1876 in Midway Utah and served in the All a mission from 1906 to 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines Ward
James O'Neill, Jr
Amish County
M. M. Batty
Levi Pierson
Wallace Calder
Ernest Eaton
Joseph A. McKea
Lucile Calder
Yron Goodrich
H. Loleher
Elmer
John A
Aiva
Percy
D. O. Jacobson
Elmer Johnson
James Winn
Midway
Wasatch County
Utah
James
Mary E. Alexander O'Neill
Ashley Valley
Grace Ward
The
Mutual
Burnett
Wash
Caldwell Trial Starts Second Time Over Sheep Larceny
The second trial of Thos. E. Caldwell began in district court after a hung jury in the June term on a sheep larceny charge. Defense was led by Sam King and Don B. Colton with Russell Schulder aiding. prosecution by Thos. W. O'Donnell. A jury of eight members was seated including Joseph Collier Leo Thorna and others. After Caldwell, Lee Jones faces an arson charge trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. E Caldwell
District Court
Sam King
Salt Lake City
Don B. Colton
Vernal. Russell
Joseph Collier
Leo Thorna
George Hislop
B. W. Johnson
John McKowen
W. H. Blake
John E. Warrdle
Abner Swain
Caldwell
Lee Jones
Back Prom Moffat Tunnel Through Vernal Thanksgiving Trip
J L Pectol and Cal Barker travel via Vernal to the west portal of the Moffat tunnel on Thanksgiving day. They report no snow at Steamboat Springs or the tunnel, very cold conditions, and brisk carpentry work. Roads are fine and the potential snow near Maybell noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pectol
Cal Barker
Vernal
Moffat Tunnel
Steamboat Springs
Maybell
Ola
Express Has More News Than Utah Papers
A letter from Mrs. L C Catlin of Los Angeles renews a subscription and praises the Express as the best pauper paper in Utah and California towns. She notes her husband Mr Catlin reads a Montana weekly that takes a month to match the Express’s news in one issue.
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L. C. Catlin
Lomita St
Los Angeles
Calif
Express
Utah
California
Utah School Head Urges Educators to Aid Seal Sale
Utah state superintendent C. N. Jensen asks principals to back the Christmas Seal sale by educators. Funds fund health education, nurse employment, and crusade efforts, citing 184 TB deaths in the state last year including school children, college students, and mothers. Awards announced by the Utah Public Health Association include nurses, playground equipment, scales, posters, and cash prizes for top sellers. Tuberculosis Sunday is proclaimed for December and Health Prevention Day urged in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Jensen
Utah Public Health Association
Ashley Valley cattle out to Denver market Wednesday
About 200 head of cattle from the community herd were sent out last week under Charles H. Howell. They were joined by Ben Hall and Hy Rasmussen and others at Dragon on Wednesday and were headed for the Denver market. Howell expects to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Howell
Dragon
Denver
Vernal
Howell
Ben Hall
Hy Rasmussen
Mr. Howell
Bank of Vernal Cashier Returns from California Trip
W. N. Prease assistant cashier at the Bank of Vernal returned Tuesday evening from California where he had been on business. He met Mrs. E. D. Lemmon who said Mr. Lemmon was homesick and ready to come home. He also visited Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W._N. Prease
Bank of Vernal
California
E. D. Lemmon
Vernon Utah Mayor Backs Christmas Seals Drive 1923
In line with the Christmas Seal Proclamation the Mayor of Vernal Utah endorses the Utah Public Health Association campaign. He urges December participation to fund tuberculous prevention and health programs under the motto All for Health Health for All.
Byron Hatch Injured in Rifle Accident Report
Byron Hatch a 14 year old boy describes how a accidental discharge while handling a 22 caliber rifle while climbing a tree caused a bullet to lodge in his neck back and lung. He fell and crawled to summon help. Doctors expect a full recovery if no complications arise as the bullet remains in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Hatch
Ashley Creek
T Highbumb
Dr. E C Hullinger Celebrates Ninety Ninth Birthday
Dr. E C Hullinger the second oldest Civil War veteran marked his 99th birthday at home on Sunday December 2. His daughter Mrs Beth Perry hosted a dinner with relatives and many friends visited in the afternoon to congratulate him noting his strong health and keen memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Coe Hullinger
Beth Perry
Hulinger
Welps Organize Locals Aids Uintah Farm Bureau Leader
Theodore Johnson, secretary of Uintah county farm bureau, left Friday for Salt Lake City to help organize farm bureau locals in several counties. He will be away for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Johnson
Uintah County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bur
Treasures Added From Tutankhamen Tomb Display
Luxor Egypt announces new showcases from Tutankhamen’s tomb added to seven cases in the Carlo Museum. The jewel box of ivory with gold fittings bears the king’s name and lotus symbol. notable items include openwork gold buckles, pendants, scarabs, rings, amulets, four bronze and gold torch holders, and glass cups and vossola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxor
Egypt
Blizx
Carlo Museum
Upper
County Hospital Bond Issue Fans Local Support
Letters flood Uintah County Clerk Wilson Murray as residents urge a county hospital. Citizens request definite bond amount and issue line details, with mail every day showing strong backing for the project as expressed in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Uintah
Wilson Murray
Lme
Murray
Fortha
New York Market for Turkeys Was the Best
Uintah Basin turkey raisers shipped Thanksgiving birds to the Utah Poultry Producers' Association and earned the year's highest market price. California markets fell to 17 cents per pound while Idaho Arizona and Texas turkeys flooded San Francisco. Last year California saw as high as 75 cents per pound. The Utah pool prevented worse gluts and saved local dealers from heavier losses.
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Uintah Basin
Utah Poultry Producers’ Association
San Francisco
California
Idaho
Arizona
Texas
Utah
Deslersa
Salt Lake City
Ashley Valley
City Council Says Routine Affairs Dominated Meeting
The city council finished a brief session with only regular business discussed. A final meeting is set for December 19 where the year’s closing business is expected to be addressed.
Uintah High School Newspaper No Seven Newsy Issue
The Uintah school paper The Uintah is described as the newsiest sheet issued so far this year. This issue is No seven, with the Christmas number planned to be enlarged for the next edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Uintah High School
Commissioners Order New Bridge Over Brush Creek
At a regular county meeting the board approved building a bridge over Brush Creek at the Witbeck ranch with an estimated cost around 300 dollars and appointed Fortch to supervise the project. The Uintah river bridge plans and preliminary work cost 600 dollars, to be paid by the government. The tax sales for 1920 and 1921 were adjusted for several taxpayers. The board also authorized sending 3844.85 to the State road commission and ordered a 100 dollar warrant to County Attorney J T McConnell for expenses.
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Manford Rf. Martin
Ethel Martin
Grand Rasmussen
William Witbeck
J. H. Rath
Brush Creek
Witbeck
Mr. Fortch
J. T. McConnell
McConnell
State Road Commission
Uintah’ River
Fort Duchesne
Uintah County
Chas, Smuin
John and Joseph Smuin
Charles Smuin
Bread Prices Hit Trillion Mark in Berlin Daily
Berlin reports bread at the trillion mark equal to 24 cents, with eggs at 8 cents and butter at a dollar a pound. Veal and hams reach $1.90, beef at $1.50 to $1.60 a pound, and meals often costing a dollar in restaurants. Wages show contrast with a mail carrier earning $2 weekly after three years and up to $4 with ten years, while banks pay female bookkeepers as low as $1.
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Lerlin
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Haousfrau
Carda
Tribune
German Toys Fill New York Market For 1923 Christmas
German toys for American children and American dollar bank notes for German children will be the Christmas vogue for 1923. German toy shipments into the United States exceed pre war volumes and values, with almost every steamship from German ports carrying toys as a major cargo item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
County Tax Totals for Uintah County 1922
County Treasurer William Henderson reports 1922 tax collections total 70043.05 while the prior year reached 75337.23. Delinquent reports delayed by heavy workload from changes by the County Board of Equalization. Officials expect adjustments after State Board review and reconvened meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Henderson
Feauc
Uintah Eouaty
State Board of Equalisation
Roy Taylor
Lake City
County
Home Spent Dollar Goes Merrily On Its Way
The Vernal Express reports a locally circulating token called the Home Spent Dollar started last Saturday. It has moved rapidly through Vers Ralaniéng merchants and customers buying meat groceries paying bills and aiding doctors. Its travels prompt readers with interest and profit as its mission continues.
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Cheet
Vernal Express
Home Post
Elirie
Rory
Christmas Turkeys to Ship by Freight in Uintah Basin
A telegram from Benjamin Brown of the Utah Poultry Producers Association in New York says freight shipping will save nearly 700 dollars per car for Uintah Basin turkeys. Turkeys will be loaded at Price on December 8 9 and 10 and shipped from the Basin on December 7 8 and 9. If not included in this shipment raisers must use express shipping with a savings of several cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Brown
Utah Poultry Producers’ Association
New York
Uintah
Express
Corn Crop At Slaugh Ranch Yields Above Average
George A. Slaugh of Davin ward reports his Green River ranch field averaged eighty bushels of shelled corn per acre over twelve acres. On several acres yields exceeded one hundred bushels per acre with quality described as very best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Slaugh
Davin Ward
Green River
Last Chance to Secure Space in Christmas Edition
The Vernal Express warns advertisers this is their final opportunity to reserve space in the Christmas edition. Merchants in Vernal and Ashley Valley are urged to submit copy at once as volume will influence edition sizing and distribution to subscribers and distant friends.
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Vernal Express
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Frientls
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Washington
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Calipf
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OC. N. Jensen
State of
Walter G. Barnes
City of Vornal
E. C. Hullinger
WELPS
King Tat
United States
Vintail River
Slaugh Ranch
Gor Ghee
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