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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
A Vernal Utah notice lists advertising rates effective Jan 1 1920 for display and classified ads. Rates include 100 inches minimum, 20c per inch over, 8 point type 10c per line, bold 16c, 12 point 2c per line, and legal notices at 10c per word with minimum 25c. Water notices 1600, final proof 1200, contest notices per line.
An odd fragment traces Hector’s growth from a pup to a live businessman. It notes his shift to driving a sports model speedboat, deploying Liberty Bond coupons, and paying two years in advance for a pauper’s support. The piece weaves whimsical archaic phrases with sparse facts about his finances and transportation.
A Roosevelt resident G H Cox was in Verne on business last Saturday. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Jed Hatelj on December Ira.
Hyrum Meeks of Jonsen wags in Vernal on Monday and Tuesday to conduct business at the courthouse and related offices.
Miss Jessie Felts returns to her Minneapolis home following a brief visit with her friend Mrs M OR. Martin.
Christenzen and Commissioner Elect Roy Taylor of Lapoint were in Vernal on legal business Monday, visiting the courthouse for matters related to ongoing proceedings.
A marriage license was issued to William Kellett Harvey of Lapoint and Esther Minnie Smith of Roosevelt on December 11, 1920. The note mentions copies of the Christmas edition of the Vernal Ex-Press as souvenirs to send to friends.
Court reporter Adelbert Bigler accompanied Judge A B Morgan arriving in Vernal Monday for Thursday morning court sessions in Provo yia Mac.
Miss Lillian Nelson has finished a two week visit with friends and relatives in Vertial and departed last Friday morning for her home in Ogden.
C A Cawhey furnished bail for 250006 and was placed on bail. Information was not filed in this term of the District court and his trial will not be until the March term.
Attorneys Lo A Holenbeck of Mytoy Marcellus Pope of Duch asne Robert H Wallis and Ernest HH Burgess from Roosevelt attended court during the week in a routine session with no notable rulings reported.
Dr J O King an eye specialist and Dr Christensen a chiropractor both from Roosevelt have relocated their office to the Cottage Hotel due to frozen water pipes at their former office in the old barber shop.
Albert Rasmussen from high ranch at Bennett visited last Saturday and stated more work will be placed on the road to Roosevelt. The county will pay half the cost while Bennett and surrounding communities donate the balance. The project is estimated at about $1,000 more this spring, with Rasmussen in charge. The community began work and donated about $70,000 in labor. Bennett has a history of active donation for local improvements, with two road days planned.
Iris Anderson manager reports a successful tour season, winter layoff, and planned resumption about May first. The Duchesne Salt Lake Stage Company team travels to Vernal with Judge A B Morgan, stenographer Adelbert Bigler, Attorney Marcellus B Pope, and Harold Baxter new manager. Enos Boennlon returns from Salt Lake City on business. Nick Swain shows slow recovery after operation.
Ellis Merkley arrived from Span ish Folk to be with his father Patriarch Merkley who is very low with pneumonia at his bedside.
The Thalia Club gathered at 35 De Branley Ashton last Thursday December 9 for a splendid meeting. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess.
A L Johnston age 60 sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident in the Ning Mile country. He is reported to be making progress and recovering as well as could be expected at Roosevelt hospital.
Hoy Murray from Jensen receives recognition for final papers on a patent he perfected this summer. He has been valued at $20,000 for his patent right, with potential great benefit and interest for shoemanufacturers.
Dr P S Cope arrived in Vernal on Wednesday after a trip to Oakland and other California points on business. He said the visit was a simple Hello and then they were gone.
Miss Aurela Hatch clarifies she was not in the area when Mrs Galley was injured at the Orpheus event earlier. The corrected alibi narrows the scene of the incident and supports Hatch’s denial of involvement.
Fred Feltch, commissioner elect, has left Jensen to bring his outfit to Vernal and has completed a state road contract between Jensen and the K ranch. Work began in early September and finished before ground froze. The Uintah basin stretch now ranks among the best, replacing heavy sand and rough crossings with a smooth route.
Joseph W Musser of Salt Lake City and R Collett of Roosevelt joined two French capitalists from a party in Vernal last Sunday to inspect shale fields near Dragon. They report sale of Musser and Collett interests to a French syndicate for a large sum with substantial deposits already made and rapid development underway. If the property matches representations the deal is expected to close.
Friends and relatives gathered at the bride’s parents home to honor Alfce with a lavish shower. Magnificent cut glass, china, silverware, embroidery, crochet, and a quilt delighted guests. Elegant luncheon followed with sandwiches, salad, cake, coffee, and chocolate as attendees enjoyed a memorable afternoon.
Court closes after two days with multiple actions. Parties dismissed or continued. several divorce decrees granted. Keys include Agnes May Hamaker and Joel Almon Bascom divorces, quiet title ruling with costs 1760, and custody allocation in Maurice Alexander case.
A crowded Vernal scene lists residents and visitors including Duane Watkins and J M Botkins returning to Watson, R A Mitchell in Uintah railway work, Mrs Mitchell Audry heading to Grand Junction, J Davis and several others taking weekly trips to Vernal or Dragon. Several officials and workers, including Dan Williamson and Ward Workman, are noted among passengers and local operations resume after illness.
Uintah Academy powered to wins on Friday December 16 as the Junior team defeated Willcox 25 to 13 and the Senior team topped Vernal Stars 26 to 20. A large book keeping class, an educational program, and Superintendent Olson's address plus songs by GC Parker highlighted the evening. The Farm Mechanics class, led by TT Johnson, builds six feed racks as proof of local skill.
Duchesne county schools may close unless extra funds are raised as state officials debate appropriations. State Superintendent Leo J Muir says such allocations are illegal and cites a state auditor who refused to honor them. Duchesne residents face two options: close schools or personally fund operations.
A special meeting of that OOF lodge will be held next Monday evening December 20 1920 at 7 30 PM for information of new members All members are requested to be present.
The Uintah Stake holds its next quarterly conference in Vernal Utah at the Tabernacle on Saturday and Sunday December 18 and 19 sessions begin at 10 am and 2 pm each day. A program for each session is prepared and attendees are urged to come with a special invitation extended to non members of the Church.
In a two day Uintah county session Judge Morgan presided over seven divorce cases with six granted. Judgments awarded plaintiff attorney fees in several cases including Dodellin Dodetin and Barnes, and custody of a minor. A new trial was granted in Browning Bank cases while Holdridge received amending privilege.
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