Last Tribute Paid To Pioneer of Ashley Valley
Martha Janke Mowrey widow of Haney Mowrey and last survivor of the Mormon Battalion died at 93. She lived in Uintah County 36 years and died December 20 1920 at her daughter Sarah Ellen Thomas home. Survived by seven children and many grandchildren. Funeral at First Ward meeting house with prayers and songs. Her life traced from Indiana and Missouri hardships to Utah settlement with her husband as a Pioneer. Burial at Vernal Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jang Mowrey
Haney Moowrey
Sarah E Thomas
Mra Mowrey
Sarah Ellen Thomas
Vurnal
Harley Mowrey Jr
Salt Lake City
Olie Hansen
Pocatello
Idaho
Harriet Ann Dingman
San Francisco
California
Anton Strebel
Pearl Johnson
Mima Davis
Sale
Verna
James M Shaffer
Mowrey
Martha Jane Sargent Mowrey
Nauvooker
Utah
Sac
Abley Sareent
Salite Edwards
Floyd County
Indiana
Wehile Stiliz
Jackson County
Munsouth
Clay County
Missouri
Miitit
Far West
Joseph Smith
Imd
Crooked River
David W Patten
Boggs
Nauvoo
Drusilla Sargent
Anderson
Roar Kills Horse At Van Marney Farm
A horse named a fine colt suffered severe injuries from barb wire after a boar on the Van Marney farm attacked it. Massey repaired wounds, later found the colt slaughtered in the feed lot with entrails on the ground, and reportedly caught the attacking boar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Marney
Uintah News Roundup From Vernal to White River
A Uintah county wire notes residents returning home from Steamboat Springs and Colorado trips. Dozens, including Mr Sklaris, Fern Carter Ashigy Bartlett, and W McConkie, travel between Vernal, White River, and Dragon for holidays and oil interests. The Watson school and hotel host a Christmas program and dance, with Snavely musicians performing. Road conditions improve between Vernal and Watson, the Uintah stage crosses Green River on ice, and Dwight Dow suffers flu while Bruce Angus drives the Vernal shuttle.
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Fred Ackharst
Steamboat Springs
Colorado
Sklaris
San Luis Valley
Uintah Railway
White River
Texas
Utah
Fern Carter Ashigy Bartlett
W McConkie
Harry Miller
Ed Watkins
D Holyoke
Willie Duncan
Ivan Peterson
Clarence Ketchum
Hulda Lamb
Los Angels
Calif
Snavely
Joe Harris
Jim Wash
Watson
A Banks
Vernal
Elmer O'Neil
Herman Horsch
Harrison Mine
Evana W . Tufford
Denver
Ray Logsdon
Tulsa
Okla
C Kimball
Moffat
Byron Kimball
Wm Baker
Penser
Mack
Cole
John McAndrews
CK . Gurr
Fort Duchesne
Independence
E. T Corless
Pete Nelson
Watson Hotel
Frank Pope
Dragon
Uintah
Dwight Dow
la Grippe
Bruce Angus
Vernal and Roosevelt close finish tipped in Roosevelt favor
Vernal basketball hosts Roosevelt Commercial Club in a tight contest noted as a toss up. A large Vernal crowd expected for the Wednesday rematch at 7 30 pm in Orpheus hall with players Ezra Marion Edgar Allen John E McNaughton George Miller David Curry Dean Bigelow Frankie Smith and Dick Eaton in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Commercial Club
Roosevelt
Vernal Boys
Roosevelt Boys
Vernal
Orpheus Hall
Ezra Marion
Edgar Allen
John E. McNaughton
George Miller
David Curry
Dean Bigelow
Frankie Smith
Dick Eaton
What the New Year Means in Humane Society Promises
The text reflects a New Year message focusing on hope for the coming years and welfare of society. It emphasizes improved well being and thoughtful plans for collective betterment in the year ahead.
William Preece Sought to Remain Uintah Daggett Game Warden
A petition circulates to retain William Preece as game warden for Uintah and Daggett counties. Signed by influential Ashley Valley residents, the four year veteran has Verne Gun Club endorsement and strong support for fish stocking and game bird preservation. The Express endorses his continued service regardless of policy.
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William Preece
Uintah
Daggett
Ashley’ Valley
Portics
Preece
Verne Gun Club
Vernal Ward Water Crisis Prompts City Meeting
Mayor Colton calls for immediate action on Vernal Second Ward water supply as citizens are urged to attend a January 6 council session for open discussion. A Christmas pageant, A Little Child shall Lead Them, is set for Sunday at 10 36 with about 60 roles handled by local youth and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Second Ward
D. Colton
Dilema
Dadn
Vérnal
BE. H. Eastmond
Ioeza ‘Woolley
Mary Winder
Sarah B. Bingham
Stake Primary
Mormonium
Sad Death of Little Millie Curtis
Millie Virginia Curtis daughter of Carl Curtis and Martha Vernon died at home in Glines ward on December 23 after a sudden illness from diabetes and complications. Born April 4 1914 she attended school until shortly before death. Funeral service led by Bishop M M Batty at Maeser ward meeting house with speakers N G Bowards Don B Colton and Batty. interment Masser cemetery. Bereaved parents receive community sympathy this Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Curtis
Martha Vernon
Curtis
Millie Virgina
Glines Ward
Canis
Lttle Hope
Maeser Ward
M. M. Batty
John A. McConkie
N. G Bowards
Don B. Colton
Edward Bodlly
Rosaline Jones
Masser
John B. Eaton
Hadlock Home Welcomes A Fine Baby Boy
The stork arrived with a fine baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferra Hadlock on Monday December 27. All are doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Ferra Hadlock
Body of Amos Hoeft Brought From France
The body of Amos Hoeft arrived in Vernal from France via Uintah railway. Sargent Clarence L. Carenter escorted the body to Hoeft home where it lay in state overnight. Funeral services were to be held at eleven from the home with ex servicemen escort to the cemetery. all Vernal businesses would close for one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hoeft
France
Uintah
Sargent Clarence L. Carenter
William Hoeft
Vernal
More Bids on State Road Work Opened Tuesday
Bids on four and one half miles of state road were opened Tuesday by Resident Engineer J. C. Garn at the Uintah State Bank building. Stations 2706 to 2830 drew three bids led by Caldwell and Goodrich. the two lowest were Caldwell at 19555.42 and Goodrich at 17021.61. Stations 2820 to 2949 drew two bids with Batty the low bidder at 10688.80. No news yet on disposition of the first bids.
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Garn
Uintah State Bank
J. T. Kay
Thomas J. Caldwell
Gee. l L. Goodrich
Caldwell
Goodrich
Fred Feltch
Bishop M. M. Batty
Bishop Batty
Vernal Masons Banquet At Myton Attended By Local Members
Last Monday evening December 2, Vernal Masonry members gathered at the Masonic Hall over the Mytaga Bank in Myton for a banquet. Attendees included Mrs Walter Barnes Mr ag M E A Manker Miss Higley F H Cruiksbank Rev M sey and daughter Margaret. Afterward there was installation of officers and remarks by Rev M J Hom with presentations by Dr H ae of Fort Duchesne and Dr Bayton. Guests reported an enjoyable time and royally catered event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Day
Ts Masonic Hall
Mytaga Bank
Myton
Walter Barnes
Ag M. E. A. Manker
Higley
F. H. Cruiksbank
M. Sey
Margaret
M. J. Hom
H. Ae
Fort Duchesne
Bayton
Vernal Parent Teachers Meet On Vitalized Education
The Vernal Parent Teachers Association meets Thursday at 7 20 p m in the school building. Calder and Supt Heb lead a discussion on Vitalized Education. Musical numbers by Uintah students will be well rendered. Everyone is urged to attend. January two district era notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lace Calder
Heb
Uintah Acad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ashley Valley
Martha Janke Slowery Pasbbes
Tie
Mormon Battalion
Roar
Auris
Sarah Hateh
Rainbow
Watson School
William Prfece
Tor Gyaye Wilrden
Little Millie Curtis
Vernal Masons
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