Accident at Whiterocks leaves man likely to live
A detailed telephone report from John Ferrell of Whiterocks describes an accident yesterday that severely injured B. F. Sanders, superintendent of the Indian school there. Sanders faces surgery and possible long hospital care after being struck by flying debris. doctors Lloyd and Donnell attended him and he will be moved to Fork Duchesne hospital. Sanders is a well known Uintah Basin figure with a wife and three children.
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John Ferrell
Whiterocka
B. F. Sanders
Lloyd
Garrett Donnell
Vernal
Duchesne
Ston Ap
Fork Duchesne
Sanders
Whiteracks
Uintah Basin
Indian Service
South Dakota
Death of Aunt Abigail Oaks in California
Obituary notice from Santa Vonteca California for Abigail Mary Reynolds Oaks aged about 70 who died December 23 from heart trouble. Remains to be shipped to Versal for burial and funeral set for Tuesday. survived by daughter Mrs W Fletcher son William Oaks and Edward Oaks. Active LDS church worker with relief society service.
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Santa Vonteca
California
Abigail Oaks
Versal
Oaks
W. Fletcher
Vernal
Abigal
Mary (Reynolds) Oaks
Michigan
Utah
Wasatch County
Hele
Mra W. L Fletcher
William Ho Ocke
Edward M. Oaks
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Stake
Relief Society
Sin
Edward Oaks
Salt Lake
Masserward House
Vernal Christmas Busy but Frugal as Gifts Weave Home-Made Cheer
A Vernal Christmas recounts households preferring useful home made gifts over showy purchases. Stores neared full treasuries, while many goods were crafted at home. The piece notes brisk business, holiday routines, church entertainments, and a call to improve sports event decorum and officiating. Dr Ira D Massey returns from Emery county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Newbrasky
Basketball’s rising popularity and spectator conduct concerns
The article notes basketball as a popular winter sport in America offering vigorous exercise and thrills for players and spectators. It criticizes boisterous cheering and coaching from the sidelines as improper during play, urging better timing for cheers before and after plays and at key moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Attacked Debt Case Involving LeMar and Hughes
LeMar owes several bills including 60 to Nile Hughes. A trunk is attached in Los Angeles and later disputed as personal property of LeMar’s wife. LeMar sues Hughes for 419 Shoe 3160 special damages 76 costs and 76 exemplary damages in district court.
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LeViar
Los Angele
Leon
Sarah M. Ingan
Uintah Railway Company
Los Angeles
Lea LeMar
Nile Hughes
Hughes
LeMar
Bruidenca
Actinst
Camps To Be Established West Of Craig In Railroad Plan
A Craig to Steamboat Springs corridor plan details camps to be set up west of Craig by early January as rails advance. Wells lays track west from Steamboat, with Kemmer, Slayden, and locals preparing hay and provisions for Craig camps. tunnel and bond prospects discussed for Denver and Moffat tunnel.
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Bate
Moffat
Craig
O Kinnehan
R & Lowles
Steamboat
Wells
George Wooley
hKenmel
Armstrong & Kemmer
Rock
Burlington may buy Colorado Midland and push to Salt Lake
A Denver dispatch reports the Burlington route may acquire the Colorado Midland and extend construction to Lake George. Plans include connecting Newcastle to Salt Lake via a new line and using the South Park route to reach Salt Lake, shortening distance to Salt Lake by about 160 miles from the Midland line and 225 miles from the Denver Rio Grande. Con ract 9 Taylor, a Denver promoter, is raising capital in the East for the project.
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Meeker
Colorado Didland
Burlington
Denver
Durlington
Colorado Midland
Salt Lake
Colorado & Southern
South Park
South Platte
Lake George
Newcastle
Burlington System
Kali Lake
Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver & Rio Grande
Grand Junction
Conract 9
Taylor
Andrew Vernon Undergoes Surgery for Bone Infection in Salt Lake City
Andrew Vernon, who traveled to Glenwood Springs weeks ago, was operated on December 23 at LD 8 hospital in Salt Lake City for osteomyelitis. Dr Baldwin, a leading bone specialist, says he cannot walk for two to three months but is expected to recover without amputation. Vernon has not worked since early August and the condition was not caused by a prior ankle injury. The doctor notes the illness had been developing for some time and Vernon will stay in the hospital about two months, with some loss of movement on his left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vernon
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Baldwin
Andrew
Commercial Club Formed in Randlett District
On December 26 1912 residents of Randlett and nearby areas met at the Ashton Mercantile store to form a Commercial club. Officers were appointed and monthly meetings set for the first Tuesday. George Ashton served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randlett and District
Ashton Mercantile Company
George Ashton
Closing Up Land Office in Vernal Utah Pending Consolidation
Harry Kays reports the field division head and Register DeMolay along with Receiver Cohen are winding up the local land office preparatory to consolidation with Salt Lake. No reply has been received from Utah delegation to telegrams requesting retention. Petitions circulate in Vernal urging the office’s retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kays
General Laid
Washington
Register
Cohen
Salt Lake
Utah
Congress
Vernal
New Year Dance and Services at Congregational Church
Announcements note a New Year's dance Tuesday with Gentlemen and ladies choosing partners. Ralph Clonninger’s company begins a week at the Orpheus January 23. Congregational church schedules December 29 1912 morning service at 10 with a sermon on Bright Prospects of the New Year. Evening service at 7 30 led by Mr Russell Brenner on The Value of Resolutions.
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Ralph Clonninger
Orpheus
Russell Brenner
Church Annual Meeting Set for January 1 1913
The church invites friends to discuss past year reports and plan for the new year. A dinner will be served at 7 o'clock. Oliver B Loud serves as pastor.
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Emerald O11 Company
Oliver B Loud
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Whiterocks
Emery Stone
Charles Hirth
Colton Duchesne
Claud Torn
M&ching
Epringa
Andrew & Morgan
Elmer Strong
Provo
Morgan
George Mulvey
Mytons
Mariel
Clarence Collett
Independence
Myton
Baye
Vernal Commercial Club
Fareaway
Salt Lake County
Qoe Smith
Bruge@lors
Little Misa
Colton
H. Means
Lake Fork
Meroe
Bloomington
Ilinois
George A. Davis
Vernal Flint Ward House
Hyrum Calder
Eishon Shaffer
Ashley Dartlett
H Atwood
Mra Louwle Glenn
Vere
C B Atwood
Eno Boenalon
Bennion
Uintah
Givera
Christma Gifte
Varlons
Thos Ote
Cora
Eix
Hnex
Jeight
Vernal Second Ward
Gimes
Vernal Firet Ve
Maeser
Naples
Ira D Massey
Emery County
Noman
Wella
Haas
Busincas
Newman
Henderson
WW. Cradford
Knight Campbell Music Company
Reeply
Tess
Den
Ang
L. & 8 Hospital
Commercial Club
Randlett
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