Vernal residents visit and holiday travel report
A long list of Vernal area residents and visitors are noted over the holidays. Among those mentioned are Charles Taylor from LaPoint, Lucy Rackham recovering from illness, W Frank Billings of Jenson on business, Wong Sing from Fort Duchesne, and Oswald Jonson from Salt Lake City. Several families and students from Ute areas return home for Christmas, with trips to Roosevelt Oma Provo and Salt Lake City. County events include a farm bureau festival planning meeting for January 11 1924 and notes on local tax matters and school improvements at White Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Farm Bureau
Uintah State Bank
Vernal Visitors and Local Notes From January 1924
Vernal community items record visitors including Mr and Mrs T G Labrum from Lapoint Wed Rosday and T J Davis of Ute Oil Company at Watson. Notices mention an upcoming tea harvest start January 12 and an exam for Vernal post office clerk on Jan 12 1924. Local births health updates and travel reports cover D T Nicholson teacher at Willcox Academy, Glenn Cowan and James Long holiday visits, and relatives returning to Vernal from Jensen East Lake City and Duchesne. A rare surprise visit brings Sanford and Olmer Dudley of Mec-Grath Alberta after twelve years away plus family notes on injuries, illnesses, and Christmas journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F. Billings
Zilpha W. Wellman
Rainbow
Jensen
George 8. Tanner
Vernal Seminary
Fern Young
Floy Kartchner
U. H. 8S
Misa Alta Olson
Salt Lake City
Sanford and
Olmer Dudley
Mec-Grath
Alberta
Canada
Andre Dudley, Jr
Andrew Jr
Joe Dudsley
Vernal F B Local Elects Officers
The Vernal local of the farm bureau, recently incorporated in Utah, elected officers at their meeting. L A Hawa was named president, Bob Jerrell vice president, O M Calder secretary and treasurer, with Lynnon Ashton and C B Calder as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lawn of
Utah
Iwook
L. A. Hawa
Bob Jerrell
O. M. Calder
Lynnon Ashton
C. B. Calder
Not Guilty Verdict Surprises Duchesne County
Jurors acquitted J H Evans in the Christy Anderson neighbor dispute case at Apaloo. Evans had been bound over after shooting Anderson last October, with defense by Daniel Alexander of Salt Lake City and prosecution aided by W O'Donnell of Vernal. The case stemmed from a partition fence dispute and long neighbor quarrels. The Duchesne courtroom was packed for every session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Evans
Duchesne
Evans
Christy Anderson
Apaloo
Justice Smith
Roosevelt
Daniel Alexander
Salt Lake City
Stewart, Stewart ‘and Alexader
Fred Brown Fined In Justice Court
Fred Brown, arrested last week in Myton on larceny charges, appeared before Justice Eaton. He was fined $35 for breaking into George Hemphill’s camp. The beaver hide theft count was not pressed. Brown returned to Myton with Sheriff Mitchell to raise the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Myton
Shariff Arzy Mitchell
Irvin Eaton
Justice Eaton
George Hemphill
Green River
Brown
Mr. Brown
Sheriff Mitchell
Gillman Family Reunion Brightens Christmas Day
On Christmas day Mr and Mrs William Gillman hosted a family reunion at their home with forty relatives present. Daughters Nora and Nellie, both attending B Y U at Provo, were home for the holidays. Guests enjoyed games music and a sumptuous dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Alta Gillman
Provo
Thheir
Mra
William Gillman
Nellie
Boundary Case Confirms Uintah Duchesne 110th Meridian
Judge Hansen ruled that the 110th degree west longitude marks Uintah and Wasatch boundary since 1907, affirmed by Duchesne county creation in 1915 and Governor Spry proclamation in 1914. The Harmston line defined in 1907 is upheld, with the 1917 legislature ratifying the boundary to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hno
Duchesne
Hanson
Moe
Wasatch
Uintah
Ed F Marmaton
Foremer Uintah Indian Reservation
General Land Office
United States Surveyors
Duchesne County
Wasatch County
Spry
Haormston
Duchesna
Leither
Harmaton
Ed F. Harmston
Assessors Begin 1924 Tax Work Next Week
County Assessor James M. Shaffer reports deputies are appointed for every precinct and will start the 1924 tax roll assessments next week. He notes State Board guidance requires bonds for personal property even when real estate is mortgaged, with exceptions for sufficient equity. indemnity bonds may be used to speed processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Shaffer
Mr. Shaffer
Roy Taylor
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Salt Lake City
Shaffer
Taxes on Uintah Land Show Big Sums in 1922
County Treasurer records show Uintah County land valued at 4 019 042 with taxes 116 193 83 in 1922. Land in Vernal and county totals account for most taxes, while the county paid into the state school fund 49 368 03 and received 68 009 00, a net gain of about 19 641 97 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Henderson
Branch Agricultural College
St. George
Ulntach County
Vernal
Uintah County
Lefler to Ship Star oil rig to Nevada for oil field
Charles M. Lefler of Elko Nevada arranged with T J Davis of Uto Oil Co for their Star oil rig used on White River to be shipped to Nevada. Lefler will supervise the move and stay a few days, optimistic about an eventual commercial oil shale extraction method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Lefler
Elko
T. J. Davis
Uto Oil Company
Star
White River
Noevada
Unit Oil Company
Ela
Happenings In Society Readers Share Celebrations
Mrs. M Logan hosted the Thalia club at her home, the rooms festively decorated for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs William S Henderson entertained Saturday night in honor of their son Charles fourteenth birthday with about twenty guests and a merry evening. Mr. and Mrs A N Johnson entertained Lynn Ashton and family W B Ashton and family Sam Donnlon and family Harmony Bowards and family at an elaborate Christmas dinner. After dinner six hundred was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Thalia Club
Oyantug
Mra. Willam
Henderson
Charles
A. N. Johnson
Lynn Ashton
W. B. Ashton
Sam Donnlon
Harmony
Bowards
Uintah High School Presents Three Plays at Orpheum
Uintah High School public speaking department under L. M. Norberg staged three one act plays Thursday at the Orpheum. The diverse program drew a large Vernal audience with widespread praise and many hearty laughs. The school orchestra and glee clubs also performed, with the girls' glee club earning particular acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphaua
Uintah High School
L. M. Norberg
Good Crowds Witness Uintah High vs Vernal Athletic Club
A large crowd watched Uintah High School edge Vernal Athletic Club 28 to 14 in a spirited basketball game. Referee George B Tanner officiated. scores by quarters started 7 0, then 13 8, 21 14, final 28 14. Also Glines boys beat Vernal Second 22 to 12 with Lawrence Carter refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Vernal Athletic Club
George
Tanner
U. H
Glines Boys
Vernal
Glines
Lawrence Carter
Nothing But the Truth at Vogue praised by audience
The Second ward dramatic company presented Nothing But the Truth at Vogue to a large, very amused audience. Miss Mary Winder and Dick Jensen directed, and the cast drew frequent laughter and praise. A repeat performance is set for Saturday night, December 29 at Orpheus Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
Second Ward Dramatic Company
Mary Winder
Jensen
Orpheus Hall
Overseas Christmas Cards Reach Express From Bala
Christmas cards arrive at the Express from Mrs. William Rudge and Mrs. George E. Adams of Bala North Wales dated December 6. Mrs. Adams reports snowy high hills damp weather and walking ten miles daily while noting locals ride as they do in the U S A and political tensions with Labor and Liberal tickets. She plans to visit country churches and see more of the region before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
William Rudge
George E. Adams
Bala
North Wales
Adams
Labor Party
Liberals
Orpheus Dance Prizes Delight Local Youths At Orpheus
Monday afternoon at the Orpheus hall Ella Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Cook won the large doll while Boyd Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Sam Hatch claimed the basketball at a children’s dance. The hall was crowded. Christmas Eve saw Harold Davis receive a $40 robe and Christmas night Mrs York won a $17 pearl necklace. Manager M K Shaffer praised the festive goodwill and anticipated continued spirit for New Year celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus
Ella Cook
M. M. Cook
Boyd Hatch
Sam Hatch
Harold Davis
York
M. K. Shaffer
Card of Thanks for Ernest Howes Family
Card thanks the community for support during illness and death of Ernest Howes. Grateful for sympathy and Boy Scout tributes from Vernal and Duchesne. Signed H. T. Howes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Boy Scouts of Vernal and Duchesne
Minites
H. T. Howes
The Impossible Mrs Bellew at Vacque Theatre Saturday
One of the era’s top dramas will screen at Vacque on Saturday night Dec 29 titled The Impossible Mrs Bellew directed by Bam Wood. Gloria Swanson stars as a wronged wife seeking happiness, with Conrad Nagel as the insightful novelist and strong supporting cast. A free dance follows the performance at the Orpheus. sale of New Year post cards announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacgue Theatre
Mia
Bellew
Bam Wood
de Luxo
Gloria Swanson
Conrad Nagel
Mrs. Bellew
Robert Cain
Herbert Standing
June Elvidge
Richard Wayne
Pat Moore
Mickey Moore
Olga
Five Townships Open to Entry in January Survey
Albert Halen at the Vernal land office lists six townships officially surveyed by the U S surveyor general. Plats will be filed January 11 1924 and entries may be made by preference right claimants within the law. Lands have state selection rights for sixty days and soldiers entry provisions apply before general opening on June 11 1924. Several sections are withdrawn from entry for stock driveway and public water reserve with dates and sec tions specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negister Albert Halen
Vernal Land Office
U. S
Surveyor General
S. R
Ann
Salt Lake Base
Meridian
Vernal
Utah
Swyh
Notice of fur house man at work during Whitney’s absence
William Witbeck announces he will be at the fur house daily to receive all hides and furs and will pay the highest market price during H. Whitney’s absence, ensuring prompt purchase and market value for goods brought in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Whitney
Lost suitcase found near tabernacle and A B C store
A finder at Vernal Drug can claim a lost suitcase found between the tabernacle and the A B C store by proving ownership and paying for the ad. A separate notice warns minors about tobacco sales to those under twenty one under Vernal city ordinance with fines up to twenty five dollars, with physician prescription exempt. Walter G. Barnes, mayor, signs as city official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
A. B.C
B. C
Walter G. Barnes
New Year's Eve Carnival Dance Planned by Orpheus
Manager M K Shaffer of the Orpheus announces a big carnival dance for New Year's Eve to bid farewell to 1923 and welcome 1924 with a candy shower. There will be continuous dancing and two four piece orchestras. Shaffer is praised for keeping all dances at a high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Shaffer
The
Orpheus
Shaffer
Income tax in nutshell 1924 filing rules and rates
Single filers with net income 1000 or more or gross 5000 or more and married couples with net income 2000 or more or gross 5000 or more must file by March 15 1924. Filing through the district collector. Form 1040A and 1040 guidance. Four percent on net income over personal exemption, eight percent on the excess, surtax from 1 to 60 percent on higher incomes. The rest appears as stray editorial snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ross Wartlett
Charles Taylor
Lapoint
Lucy Rackham
W. Frank Billings
Jonsen
Wong Sing
Fort Duchesne
le H. Allan
East Lake City
A. M. Lyman
Tridell
Jane Neieg
Harold Lundell
Oma
Annie K. Bartlett
Ross Bartlett
Oswald Jonson
U. of U
Hamilton
David Calder
Bishop
Hyrum B. Calder
Jacob Rasmussen
Lapolint
John Morkley
Elva Eaton
L. D
School of Music
Aay Earl Miller
Marshal H. A. Miler
Westminister College
Ethelynn Ashton
Lynne Ashton
St. Mary’s Academy
A. DeMarr Dudley
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company
Andrew Dudley, Jr
Jenson
Wallace Calder
Harold Calder
Pantha Calder
Ome
W.G. Adams
Ben- Bett Farm Bureau
John Haslam
Bennett
Mr. Haslam
Joshua Haslam
Dr. Myers
Whiterocks
Clark Wilson Murray
T. G. Labrum
Lapoint Wed/Rosday
Ute Oil Company
Watson
FA. Gross
Fort Duschesne
Calder Brow
D. Ti. Nicholson
Willcox Academy
Housevelt
Glenn Cowan
Paris
Tolaho
John N. Davis
William Martin
Josaph Dudley Thresher
James Long
Benjamin W. Johnson
Varant
Iegister
Albert Halen
Sulius Jenson
Dick Jenson
Soldier Summit
M. J. Hersey
Charles H. Howell
Fruita
Colo
Joe Hatch
Rainbow Mine
Lige | Jackson
Vernal F. B. Local
J. AH. Evans
Justice Court
Hansen
Gil
Overseas
Orpiteus
Hoot Gibson
Old Homestead
Theodore Roberts
Burton Holmes
Burton Holmes Travelogue
Buck Jones
Helen Chadwick
Betty Compson
May McAvoy
Bert Lytell
Willard Mack
the Impossible
Mias
William Witbeck
Froe
Notheing
Santa
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