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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
3
Martellus Pope returned from Thea ore last Saturday. Mr Stark, a government employee, at Ouray, is spending the holidays in Vernal.
George Searle, who has the contract for furnishing beef at Fort Duchesne, was a Vernal visitor Wednesday. County Commissioner-elect Frank Killings was in town Wednesday fixing up his bond to be approved by Judge Booth. A Christmas tree and musical entertainment for Sunday School children were held at the Congregational Church on Christmas Eve.
Uph Rasmussen, visiting from Deep Creek, says heavy snow is not a concern as he has enough cattle feed to maintain his herd until Arri. He expects conditions to improve soon and continues farm duties despite the winter weather.
Uncle Jake Workman compares this winter to Park City snows and recalls the heavy winters he endured there, drawing a parallel between the current conditions and past experiences in that locale.
The Vernal ward held a successful Social Hall ball on Thursday with satisfactory attendance. Proceeds from the event were directed to the Tabernacle fund.
Mr and Mrs Winn are in poor health and are staying at their son Elas Winns home to receive closer attention rather than at their own residence.
County Attorney Pope and County Attorney elect O'Donnell have been exchanging offices during the week. O'Donnell has moved his books and fixtures to the County Attorney's office at the Court house. Pope and County Clerk Peter Hanson are moving their office effects to the Coltharp Block. Pope and Hansen enter a law partnership.
Mr. Houston, a Theodore sport, spent Christmas in Verna, sharing a festive moment and hometown pride with local readers.
John Wilhelmy and Lee McClelland traveled to Myton on Wednesday and returned on Thursday.
A fine baby boy was born on Christmas Eve to Mr and Mrs Roy Wedgkinson. David Thompson reports snow in the valley’s southern part is deeper than in Vernal with ongoing cold weather.
The line evokes memories of murky days in the region with heavy fog that recalls the Mississippi bottoms, a reflection on climate and landscape.
CG. and Carter relocate six thousand ewes from Duchesne country to the Deep Creek range for winter pasturage. The move consolidates winter grazing under a single management plan.
County Commissioner John Slack ha brought in 1 500 head of lambs for feeding through spring Vernal merchants are distributing calendars to customers The Exchange Saloon displays a fine calendar with a swan and pond lilies Several young people appear in Vernal streets and BYU Provo students on vacation include Willie H dton Clifford Samuels Guy Samuels Bessie Smart Leon Reader George Pearce and Frank Pope More students from Salt Lake schools are home including Clarence Ashton Lester Whitlock Gladys Carter and Forrest Adams Many Vernal students stay through vacation.
Paul Blount a Garfield county veteran and former county clerk and recorder arrived in Glenwood yesterday morning on his way home to Denver from the Uintah mountains Utah where he led a surveying party for the Moffat road. The hale veteran greeted friends at the station and was praised for his loyal friendship.
A collage of early 20th century classifieds and public notices lists reduced holiday goods at Burton & Samuels, sale items like hay, and a range of notices including lost gloves and a draught stallion for sale. It also mentions a Phelps Studio opening, a price-led boot and shoe claim, and lessons enrollment with limited space.
On New Year’s Day the Vernal Gun Club plans a medal attempt at Blue Rocks. Members aim for top honors in a disciplined shooting event.
Miss Annie King is from Albania visiting for a week among her Verna friends.
David Tolliver and Tioretta Green were married by Justice J R Wilgon at Lorenzo Hall’s home on Christmas Eve with a small group of relatives. Isaac Lybbert traveled from the sawmill, noting Lybbert Bros will run their mill through winter to prepare for spring building, with about 100000 feet of stock already stacked on the reservation.
County surveyor and party have not completed the survey of the new State road. The survey runs from the Utah Colorado State line near the branch to Ashley river near the old Orser homestead. It follows the old road for most of the distance with changes for a better grade. Green river will be crossed at the Ferry near the Jensen post office.
Queens ware Granite and Enameled ware BurRTON SAMUELS presents Jennen's salve for skin diseases and Chamberlain's Salve cures with Walter Lloyd Drug Co. sale. ornaments for homes offered by Burt Tow SAMUELS with advertisement and promotion.
Rube Freestone, son of Mr and Mrs Geo Freestone Sr, came back from his travels on the Pacific coast Montana Wyoming and over Diamond mountain on horseback to spend Christmas at home. His mother’s worry over his long absence is noted and the deep care of a mother's love is highlighted.
A silver carving set is reported missing between the residences of E F Harmeton and William Gibson. Return to this office, 62-up.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as energizing the stomach and liver, improving digestion, increasing weight and endurance, and sharpening the mind. Walter Lloyd Drug Co. advertises price at 2a cents with free samples offered.
Six inches of snow fell on Wednesday as W B Tenbrook of the Post reported Calder brothers say their fee crop is about ripe and ready for picking.
telegram from Carter A reaches Enos Bennion announcing his mother’s serious illness at Taylorsville. Wil Stone returns from White Rocks after absence to build a house on Joe Peterson’s homestead. Missionary Dance set for Thursday night January 8 at Vernal Opera House for Ernest Caton benefit. Hanson’s Orchestra to provide music.
A music recital is to be given by Professor Phelps and his pupils during January. An interesting program may be announced later. further notices will appear.
Jacob Kuhon seeks four second-feet of water from Rye Heap Springs on the head waters of White Rocks Creek for irrigation of 270 acres. The proposal outlines use of the water rights to support farming operations and crop irrigation on the specified acreage.
County Clerk Peter Hangon issued licenses to James H. Harrison and Edith A. Hunting, William Doman and Ida Adama, David Tolliver and Floretta Green during the week.
A new blacksmith shop is under construction on J. K. Bullock’s recently acquired property on Furst West Street. The 35 by 24 feet building will house two forges and has already been leased to Milo Hadlock.
A telephone message to Bishop John N. Davis Thursday says Dragon area snowfall is light and local herds are doing well. A gentle rain drenched the region on Wednesday.
Lisa DeMoisey entertained the DQ Club and invited friends for a holiday gathering with her brother visiting his parents. Progressive five hundred provided the entertainment and each guest received a Christmas toy as a prize, creating much amusement.
The Uns tad Railway company maintains 160 horses for freight and stage use. Freight horses receive 25 pounds of hay and 20 pounds of oats daily, while stage horses get 25 pounds of hay and 18 pounds of oats. Annual feed cost totals about $25,000.
Under supervision of J. CG. Duke lasteda the home talent performed The Patriotic Dutchman of 767. Saturday night audiences were sizable and the effort earned merited public support, encouraging local participation and performance.
William Carroll returns from Alberta Canada where a Chinook wind melted six inches of snow. He visits friends and relatives and expresses optimism about Canada being ahead of his region. He would not be induced to move back to Ver nal.
County Assessor Herbert Tyzach moves from the court house to the former Uintah Realty building and will locate the secretary's office there. Messrs Starmston and Tyzack will run a Vernal real estate business, bringing qualified experience to the field.
Washington reports that the Utes, now under government care at Fort Meade South Dakota, may be sent to Arizona next spring to work on the Santa Fe railroad for a wage of 130 per day. If content, they could be moved to Colorado to work in the Leet fields and then receive White Rocks allotments.
Ward Murray notes eighteen inches of snow between the Ashley and Brush Creek rivers. Allen has returned from a three week visit among relatives in Ogden Logan and Huntaville. The Yardy home welcomes a new boy born last Monday. James Griffin and E W Davin purchase R R Rowles sawmill on Mosby Mountain and begin cutting 160000 feet of timber.
Trancis Bingham, penel of Thorman Bingham from Canada, is near a five day visit and intends to return to the British possession soon before spring. The note reflects ongoing travel and reentry plans.
The dramatic company that presented The Heroic Dutchman of 76 last week has consented to repeat the same play tonight for the benefit of Torrest Ross. Many patrons desire to see the performance again, and a good audience is assured. Both the play and the charitable cause deserve liberal public patronage.
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