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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
4
A dense miscellany reports social events in Uintah County including meetings, illness and recoveries, memorials, school and religious notices, arrivals, and local business ads. It lists attendance, birthdays, deaths, and community happenings with numerous names, places, and dates from the era.
The notice lists committee members Bartlett Dulmano Wollaway Colton Pach Siddoway and Good White who will receive contributions from Vernal Ward residents through October 10 1809 to raise funds for presents and bales for the old folks entertainment.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Ashley Valley when Indians were plentiful and whites few. Fires scorched creeks. trees burned. deer roamed as farms expanded and venison replaced flour. Blizzards blocked roads, food scarce, and diphtheria and drought worsened hardship. Anxious families faced isolation, attacks feared, and crops failed as grasshoppers devoured fields.
The passage recalls harsh winter scarcity with stock losses and rationing, a widow Celia A. K. Taylor signing a farewell note dated January 20 1800, while nearby reports describe missionary efforts, reform among the Saints, and local farmers planning to sow wheat after clear weather.
In The Justice's Court Vernal Uintah County Utah the Ashley Coop a corporation sues H F P Angier to appear within ten days after service of this summons. Plaintiff's attorney P O Address Vernal Uintah County Utah filed Feb 15 1923.
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