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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
6
The mine drainage improvement allows easier access to coal on level ground and quicker shipment. Workers report steady supplies, prompt orders from the Astley cooperative, and courteous treatment as the nearest mine provides reliable coal output.
The note mentions Congregational Sunday school Christmas services next Monday night and a humorous remark by Miss Lillian I Wilt about holiday ads. It also details a canal project survey and land sections laid out for filling water needs, with protest deadlines and publication dates in 1903.
Notice that Thomas C McNeill of nal Utah has filed a water appropriation request under Utah law to divert water from a spring in Uintah County for stock watering. The proposed use runs 200 feet from the spring and is to be in effect from April 1 to December 1 each year. Protests must be filed with affidavits within 30 days after publication.
State Ledger reports that the Naw Hope llpation Company led by 0 L Horn seeks a water right under Chapter 108 1908 to divert 54 cubic feet per second from Lake Lark Creek Wasatch County Utah. The proposed headworks lie 1,672 feet from the SW corner of section 12 township 3 south range 1 west and would convey the water downstream via a canal.
State Lngbnec office in Salt Lake City announces Samuel McAteu et al of Myton Utah have applied under Chapter 108 1905 as amended to divert four and one half cfs of water from Lake Bark Creek Uintah County Utah. Water will be diverted to a point 830 feet from a reference and conveyed by canal to 280 acres in Sections 10 11 Township 4 South Range 12 West. Protests must be filed within 40 days after publication. First published December 1 1905.
Notice is given that Peter Speavost of Ranbom Wisconsin filed under the May 23 1908 act an application number 0605 to enter land described as Lot 4 Section 34 Township 1 Range 2. Any adverse claims or objections to the disposal must file protest affidavits in Vernal Utah before January 13 1909. Charles DeMuth Register.
The article praises Colorado advertising for drawing settlers, contrasts land prices between Utah and Colorado, and highlights Grand Junction development. It notes Ashley valley and Uintah lands, railroad hopes, and major projects like Orchid mesa, streetcar expansion, Debeque power plant, and Redlands irrigation. It reports 1907 panic easing, strong Mesa County growth, 100+ new houses since May 1, and $200,000+ in new construction including the Grand Junction National Bank building.
The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Salve quickly soothes intense eczema and tetter symptoms with several severe cases reportedly cured. Sold by %inal Drug Co.
Jon Rick promotes a coal advertisement. N J Meagher lists real estate and frames at half price. E W Davis & Co advertises stores, hides, hay, grain, and furniture. Co op offers men’s underwear and sweaters. James C Hacking, Lon Black, R W Davis, Andy Murdock tied to local deals. Two acres near Gerber’s store and Christmas beds advertised. Acorn offers special mixed cream candy.
All Hats will be sold at cost for twenty days. aprons and dressmaking offered. Millinery store Calder Building near post office. For sale best residence building ashes city First North between 2nd West. Inquire W. S. Henderson. Subscriptions for Deseret News via Geo A. Davis. Co op sells men overalls at 80 cents. One black work mare about 1200 pounds. trading for small team or dining pony. Vernal area residence 3 miles NE. BH. W. DAVIS & COMPANY anuncia closeout sale with lower prices. Bank of Vernal ad referenced. savings bank for children offered. d4
Pontha Calder, agent, suggests that trashy Christmas presents are short lived while a Columbia or Edison phonograph provides years of enjoyment, highlighting durable entertainment value.
Co op offers cotton blankets from 60 cents to 250 dollars and wool blankets 4 to 14 dollars. E W Davis & Company promote coats, chairs, tables and other furniture with low prices. L McNaughton lists farm goods for sale and BK W Davis & Company markets a large furniture set as a Christmas present bargain.
Lost bunch of keys in Vernal return to Mrs Zine Davis Ashley Co-op Blot 2 One dollar and ninety cents for lamp oil at Vernal Trading Store Bay us. BR W. Davis & Company invites business and Phono graphs and records stock is arriving. Edison’s new record plays four minutes and Pontha Caldor, agent, promotes devices.
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