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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
3
Local families report John Merkley and his young daughter ill with scarlet fever. Health officials advise vigilance and urge guardians to seek medical care and isolate any affected children.
Meadows and Tri offer ribbons ties jewelry and candies for holiday shoppers with a selection aimed at gifts and seasonal decorations. The listing highlights assorted fabric adornments and confectionery items for festive use.
Jamea Sabey arrives from Hangley on Thursday and greets acquaintances. Jon Neilson asserts pride in a newborn girl weighing fourteen pounds, claimed as the county’s pure baby.
Fine residence lot on Third West Street with water access. Inquire at this office for price and further information.
A local ad urges shoppers to visit the store for handsome and useful Christmas gifts. It promotes selecting from available weapons and tree items while supplies last.
City Marshal Wood has faced several weeks of illness and a strenuous effort to remain on duty despite poor health, marking a challenging period in his service and ongoing recovery.
County authorities say no new smallpox cases were reported this week. Scarlet fever appears in several families, adding a separate health concern for residents.
George Pritchard and Dan Hurley plan a new short order house just beyond the Gilsonite offices and expect to open for business on Monday.
Indications point to a Vernal bank opening before year end with progress strong and the project well along toward realization.
A deal may transfer Dik Hotel within ten days. If completed Mr Calvert will move to the Duchesne bridge and operate the store there. The Vernal hotel would go to the Hendersons, who recently bought H G Clark’s Vernal merchandise business at the bridge.
The piece warns that 500000 cases of typhoid malaria and waterborne diseases occur yearly from raw water sources. It claims even one tenth that many smallpox cases would trigger an epidemic and mass vaccination. It mentions Geta still of RN Snaddiard and neo Puritan distilled drinking water.
The treasurer will commence on the third Monday this month and add 2 to each property sold plus 25 cents for advertising. The sale bears twelve percent interest after the sale date. Redemption certificate costs 50 cents more making it a paying proposition for those who can bid before the sale.
Vernal trustees and teachers harden precautions against contagion. School house cleaned daily, scrubbed and fumigated to prevent spread. Officials state the fatal scarlet fever case was not contracted at the school and the pupil left due to family illness.
In Vernal two popular young people, US. Hr. Belcher and Misa Myrtle Johnson, were married at the bride’s parents home on Thursday evening in a quiet affair with only near relatives present. The express extends congratulations and wishes them a happy life together.
Vilam O'Neil, promoter, displays stock certificates of the newly organized Monarch Oil Company. The firm owns oil lands in Colorado and Utah and plans systematic prospecting this season. Treasury stock sold funds a first class burning outfit to be placed on the ground as soon as possible. Several Salt Lakers show interest with Air O Nel.
Mr Curry and Mrs Godfrey visit town with Santa Clara stopping at The Byers Store Meadows and Trims on December 23 1902 at 10 am for gifts and children’s toys. Vernal schools enroll about 400. N G Sowards reports smooth progress. Mrs Nesha Powell remains seriously ill in Union ward. Local wagon and implement agents note strong county collections and high spending on wagons and implements.
Additional pieces of furniture arrived for the Gisonite Company's office this week as the space begins to look more settled for business operations.
T W ODonnell bought a fractional tract adjoining the Griffin place from S N Morris who moved to Idaho. Marriage licenses issued to W M Alexander and Sadie Headcock and W S Tisenben and Lily Holmes. Sheepmen contend with a snow storm allowing limited winter movement. herds confined by recent snow and not thriving. Camps are being moved generally.
Pete Neilson ships steers east earning only three cents a pound and plans to hold until prices rise. The Thalia Ladies met at Mrs Eva Ashton’s home with Mrs N Ashton chairing and Mrs Hillman secretary pro tem. Plymouth Colony readings and colony progress were shared. Lee Howard Green of the U S Hydrographic Survey visited Fort Duchesne to measure water flow on Ashley Creek for government reservations. Editor Hillman bought a city lot for 150 dollars and plans a brownstone front with Egyptian marble trimmings next spring. Mantle and Tawcett report on mining claims near Blue Mountain with sparse grass and cattle needing feed. Gilson Asphaltum payments to wagon freighters total about 70,000 dollars, boosting merchant activity. Sunday School Union met at noon with President Collett addressing teachers on the role of the Sunday School Teacher outside the classroom. plans for the month were outlined and the meeting closed with a strong singing effort led by Lars Sorensen.
At a Fourth Ward dance Constable Joseph Timothy and Hy Mantle performed as stars. The constable ejected Mantle to the county hotel where he stayed overnight. The next morning Mantle pleaded guilty before Justice Wilson to disturbing the peace and paid a $70 county fine.
S M Browne departed Thursday morning for Salt Lake City and will be away several months visiting eastern cities including Washington D C. There he plans to see the National Congress during its 11th session. Browne accompanied the traveler.
Notice about reduced passenger rates for travel from Utah to Kansas City St Joseph Chicago Galveston El Paso and New Mexico camps. Apply to C YF Warren General Agent 411 Douly Block Salt Lake City Utah for details on sedwced rates.
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