Local and Personal Notes From Vernal Area
W P Bowen arrived from White Rocks last Tuesday. Snellen Johnson owns two purebred White Holland turkeys. Children's dance at Opera House Saturday February 8 at 2 PM. County Game Warden C B Atwood has been bedridden for two weeks with pneumonia. Bishop Spaulding of the Episcopal Church visited Vernal for his annual trip and preached Sunday services and Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snellen Johnson
C. B. Atwood
Spaulding
Episcopal Church
County Superintendent Visits Schools This Week
County Superintendent N G Sowarda is visiting the county schools this week Warren Colton teaches the county eighth grade in Sowarda’s place during the visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Sowarda
Warren Colton
Sowards
County Teachers Undergo Special Exam at Central School
Last Friday and Saturday a special examination of county teachers was held at the Central School building. About nine teachers took the exam. The examination was conducted by County Superintendent N. G. Sowards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Sowards
Lybbert Bros Mill Closed for Winter in Town Visit
Dan Lybbert visited Tuesday to report the Lybbert Bros Mill is shut for winter while the road remains open and lumber hauling continues satisfactorily. Both mills are expected to run at full capacity next spring.
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Dan Lybbert
Lybbert Bros
Marksmen Match Set Between Uintah County and Naples Maeser Teams
A shooting contest is arranged between a Naples team and a Maeser team, both drawn from Uintah county residents and the Vernal Gun Club. The event takes place Monday forenoon at Siddoway's pasture with the losing side to honor the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Vernal Gun Club
Naples
Maeser
Siddoway’s Pasture
Marriage Held At Alten Home Rather Than Hacking Residence
Correction to last week’s marriage notice for Orson Hall and Marmnda Allen states the ceremony occurred at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs QO D Alten, not at the County Commissioner John S Hacking residence where the groom had lived since his parents’ deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson Hall
Marmnda Allen
John S Hacking
QO D Alten
Coyote bounty spurs trapping surge in Uintah county
The Wool Growers Association offered 60 cents per coyote head and Uintah County reports 163 pelts since January 1 1907, a record month for county trapping. Thomas B Thomas of Maeser leads with twenty five pelts in a single haul as deep snow aids traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Tribe
Uintah
Thomas B. Thomas
Maeser
Miss Newcomb Sees Homestead Above Theodore
Miss Newcomb traveled to her homestead near Theodore on Tuesday as described in local notes.
Conrad Franks Buys Al Kone House and Lot
Conrad Franks purchased the house and lot of Al Kone for 625 dollars. The deal records list Franks as buyer and Kone as seller with the specified property transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Franks
al Kone
Harden Bennion Visited Leota Ranch This Week
Harden Bennion spent a day or two at the Leota ranch during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harden Bennion
Leota Ranch
Heber Powell to Leave for England Mission
Heber Powell departs for England on February 12, 1907, after first traveling via Dragon to Salt Lake City. The mission from Salt Lake City will send him to England the following Friday February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Powell
England
Salt Lake City
Stockholders push loan to fund Dry Gulch irrigation canals
An agitation among Dry Gulch Irrigation Company stockholders seeks to borrow sufficient funds to finance all canals under its control next season. The plan, if enacted, would accelerate district development by several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Sheep on Naples Ranch Feed on Hay Amid Snow
EK J Young Sr winters about 700 head of sheep on his eastern Naples ranch. The flock eats about a ton of hay daily and thrives on that amount with the little they can pick, especially since the last heavy snowfall left them relying entirely on the provided hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. J. Young, Sr
Naples
Property transfers and partial barn move in local area
Frank M. Young buys the house and lot of Saul Trim for 2000 dollars. Trim also purchases the Bert Atwood corner property for 2000 dollars. He plans to move part of the large barn to another lot section and tear down the rest. Atwood intends to make Stockmore his permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Young
Saul Trim
Trim
First South
Uintah Avenue
Bert Atwood
Stockmore
Reservation settlers gear up for spring work amid spring thaws
The reservation settlers stay active despite heavy snow blocking development. Many are teaming and hauling supplies seed grain and equipment from the valley before roads break up in spring. They aim to be ready to start farm work as spring opens.
Sheep move to White River range ends with leaner flock
Walter McCoy returned from White River after moving his flock from Vernal to the higher range. He culled the weak sheep before departure to limit losses in severe weather and fed about seventeen tons of hay during the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt McCoy
White River
Pope executive trims eastern trip to handle Spokane sales
John T. Pope, president of the Tunnel Ol company, returned Wednesday from an extended trip to outside points. His brother Rock M. Pope went to Washington, D. C. and handled the intended business. John T. visited western cities, farthest Spokane, Washington, and has already disposed of a carload of a, to be shipped in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Pope
Tunnel Ol
Rock M. Pope
Washington, D. C
John T
Spokane
Waslington
Local Transfers and Licenses Noted in County Records
George D. Merkley moved his sheep to White River. Frank M. Young sold a vacant lot near the stake tabernacle to President William H. Smart for 350 dollars. A marriage license was issued last Tuesday by County Clerk Hacking to Thomas B. Thomas and Elizabeth Merkley, both of Maeser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Merkley
White River
Frank M. Young
Stake Tabernacle
Wiliam H. Smart
Hacking
Thomas B Thomas
Elizabeth Merkley
Maeser
Agency visitor Hyrum Baird sights in town this week
Al Kane from the Agency and Hyrum Baird manager of the Roosevelt Mercantile company were in town during the week showcasing business ties and local commerce interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane San
Hyrum Baird
Roosevelt Mercantile Company
Johns Do Commute Proof On Fort Ducheane Homestead
Mr and Mrs John B Johns filed commutation proof on their homestead near Fort Ducheane Monday at the Vernal Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Johns
Fort Ducheane
Vernal Land Office
Reward Offered for Lost Watch Monogram E A
Misa Ethel Aghton offers a cash reward for definite information about a small plain gold open faced watch with monogram E A on the back lost a few weeks ago. The note contrasts past horse prices with today, noting a horse worth $100 could be bought years ago and that current range costs vary widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ethel Aghton
E. A
Stake Sunday School Convention Set For Vernal Ward
The Stake Sunday school convention will be held at the Vernal ward house tomorrow. Sunday school officers and teachers from all parts of the stake will attend, and visitors from Salt Lake City are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake
Vernal Ward House
Stake of Zion
Salt Lake City
Water and milk separator offered for sale at Eagle Market
Notice advertises an Ideal cream separator claiming perfect separation of water and milk. It invites inquiries at the office about a 5 hp water pump. The item is paired with a melodrama titled Alabama showing February 23 and 25, promising popular demand and crowded houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Lost Minutes and roll book of Vernal Ward Primary
Return to Mrs. Nellie Hanson. Account of Vernal Ward Primary Association records including minutes and roll book. Item appears to be a recovery note or catalog entry seeking return of historical documents. Association materials referenced with likely period context and ownership by Nellie Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Ward Primary Association
Nellie Hanson
Tent and camping gear for sale at court house office
12x14 wall tent and poles camp stove two new sets double harness four head horse inquire at office of T. W. O'DONNELL Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. O’donnell
Court House
Local Ads and Events at Vernal Harness and Eagle Market
An assortment of notices includes leather goods at Vernal Harness Shop and hay for sale by George Gray. The Ideal cream separator touted as a labor saver prompts inquiries to Mrs J H Reader and Charles C Weist. The Ideal exhibit appears at Eagle Market B-11. A new local company will stage a melodrama at the Opera House on February 23 and 25, described as a clean high class play for theatre goers. The production advertises a 5-1t length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reader
Charles C. Weist
Eagle Market
B-11
Opera House
For Sale Classified Mix of Items and Farms
For Sale. 100 tong or part of first class hay. N J Meagher offers Disc and Cylinder Graphophones and records. Pontha Calder, agent, Wild hay for sale at Thorne's. For Sale Improvements and relinquishment on a top reservation farm with water right and springs, fenced land, rock basement, barn, and cellar. Call or address J Garnett, Roosevelt Utah. Vernal Harness Shop advertises horse blankets and winter lap robes as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Meagher
Garnett Houses
Roosevelt
Utah
Vernal
One Pair of Mules for Sale and Local Notices
Mixed classified items announce sale of large young mules with easy terms and delivery by Calder Bros. plus notes on hot soda at Lloyd's, a draught English stallion listing, wagon exchange offer, and real estate ad by N J Meagher.
Lon Black Goes to Dragon for Health Benefit
The warm days have settled the snow to about twelve inches. Lon Black travels to Dragon to spend time there hoping the change will benefit his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Black
Dragon
Harmaton and McCon nell Begin Survey Trip
Ed F. Harmaton and J. T. McConnell left Tuesday morning for the White River district to survey asphaltum mining claims for a Colorado company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed F. Harmaton
J. T. McConnell
White River District
Colorado
Vernal Warm Spell Reported by Lon Mitchell
Lon Mitchell notes several days in Vernal with a warmer climate than nearby Whiterocks, where temperatures appear milder than expected for the region. The report contrasts Vernal’s warmth with Whiterocks’ rainfall patterns during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Mitchell
Vernal
Whiterocks
Road Collapses From Soft Weather Between Vernal and Fort Duchesne
Archie Jenkins reports a road between Vernal and Fort Duchesne is failing due to recent warm weather. The damage stems from soft ground and likely affects travel until repairs can be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Jenkins
Thurasday
Vernal
Fort Duchesne
Johnson to Visit Salt Lake City on business
Snellen Johnson left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City on business connected with the local branch of the Consolidated Implement company. He expects to be away about two weeks. He also intends to purchase more pure bred White Leghorn chickens while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snellen Johnson
Salt Lake City
Consolidated Implement Company
Fisher Rejoins Independence Reports Snow Surprise
W. T. Fisher, returning to Independence from Michigan, notes no winter until reaching the Utah line. He observed farmers plowing in Colorado and was surprised to encounter snow in his current region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Fisher
Independence
Michigan
Utah
Colorado
Mr. Fisher
Operation by Dr Brownfield on Mrs McDermott at coal mine aftermath
Dr Brownfield performed a serious operation on Mrs McDermott wife of the Bartholomew mine owner last week. It addressed complications from a dry weed stubble cut above the ankle causing partial bone decay. The diseased bone was removed by scraping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
McDermott
Old Bartholomew
Teams Mobilize to Open Road to Price
Consolidated Implement sends fifteen teams and Roosevelt Mercantile eight to Price region. Over thirty teams gather at Myton next Tuesday to break the road through to Price and keep it open going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Consolidated Implement Company
Roosevelt Mercantile Company
Myton
County Treasurer Performs First Local Wedding
County Treasurer E J Young Jr tied the knot for Thomas B Thomas and Lizzie Merkley at the courthouse in Maeser. The couple will reside there while Griffin and crew, returning from a mill, describe a harsh trek through drifting snow requiring 1½ teams and nine days to reach the mill. They camped three nights on the ground and faced heavy mountain snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Young, Jr
Court House
Mr. Young
Thomas B. Thomas
Lizzie Merkley
Miss Merkley
Chris Merkley
Maeser
Orln Griffin
Griffin
Ducheane Ward Organizes Branch at Theodore
A Sunday as the Ducheane Ward forms a Theodore branch led by John Fortie as president with Enoch Brown as first counselor Dora Murdock as clerk and Mary Odekirk as organist A Sunday school is organized with John W. Grant as superintendent George C. Odekirk as first assistant superintendent Dora Murdock as secretary Emma Marsing as librarian and Nellie Powell as organist
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William H. Smart
Thomas Smart
Ephraim Lambert
Ducheane
Theodore
John Fortie
Enoch Brown
Dora Murdock
Mary Odekirk
John W. Grant
George C. Odekirk
Emma Marsing
Nellie Powell
Return of Frank Bigelow to Wallsburg Family
Frank Bigelow arrives back from Wallsburg Wasatch county after a four month absence with Mrs Bigelow and two children. The family had visited relatives last fall when the children and Mrs Bigelow contracted typhoid fever. After recovery he left them in Wallsburg and traveled home via Strawberry valley, noting snow four feet deep in Strawberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bigelow
Wallsburg
Wasatch County
Heber
Theodore
Strawberry
Whiterocks Residents Visit Town This Week
Mr and Mrs John Fuell and Mr and Mrs John Bryart, residents of the Whiterocks district, were in town during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fuell
John Bryart
Whiterocks
Snow Depth Report From Brash Creek Mountain
E E. W. Davia reports over four feet six inches of snow on the level where not drifted on Brash creek mountain, indicating heavy winter conditions in the region.
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E. W. Davia
Brash Creek
Timber sales yield funds for Ute Indiana on Uintah lands
In 1906 timber sales produced about 28000 dollars in cash for the Ute Indiana people on the former Uintah Reservation. The funds will be distributed among the Ute Indiana community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Uintah
Milling and Light Company Capitalization Set at 66000
Report indicates the Milling and Light Company will be capitalized at $66,000 with local residents expected to subscribe the full amount of the capital stock.
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Lt la
Milling and Light Company
Pryor Family Heads West for Winter Venture
Sam Pryor with family departs Wednesday morning for Grand Junction to spend the winter. Sam will then travel to Nevada mining camps to open a restaurant in one of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pryor
Grand Junction
Sam
Nevada
Vernal Youth Becomes Chief Agent for Summit County Marble Works
George Mitchel, a Vernal boy, traveled to town Thursday and is now chief agent and collector for Summit County Marble Works. His territory covers Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, reflecting his strong success with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchel
Summit County
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Special constable to round up range mustangs near Jensen
Lorenzo McNaughton is appointed special constable in the Jensen precinct to gather the mustangs that infest the local range. The note says the horses are weak and unable to escape riders on grain fed horses, making this a good time for capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo McNaughton
Jensen
Private letter reports Mrs Rich accident in Salt Lake City
A private letter to her children conveys that Mrs Jane S Rich had a painful accident on January 21 1907 in Salt Lake City. She slipped on an icy sidewalk and broke her right arm above the wrist, a fracture described as bad and very painful at the time of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Jane S Rich
Salt Lake City
Freight Teams Move Between Heber and Theodore
About forty freight teams currently travel the Heber Theodore corridor at a rate of 100 dollars per hundred. The Heber Land and Livestock Company ships sheep from the county’s east to the western desert for winter. JR and AM Murdock have 50 tons of whole corn on order and a car has arrived, with another expected soon, to feed their sheep. Coal is scarce but may reach Coalville. school trustees sent teams there for warmth fuel. A carload arrived yesterday but promptly claimed by applicants, while local coal distribution satisfies most needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber
Theodore
Heber Land and Livestock Company
Coalville
For Sale Cheap 3 1 2 Inch Wagon and Harness
Short notice sale offers a single three and a half inch wagon with a work harness. Interested buyers contact FE W. Evans at his residence in Vernal.
What to Do When Bilious
Advice on using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Recommends Walter Lloyd's Drug Store for samples and notes a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Walter Lloyd’s Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Lloyd Drug Co
Vernal Trading Co
General Mdse
W. PP
Bowen
White Rocks
Alabama
George Gray
Thave
Pontha Calder
Thorne’s
Calder Bros
Or Co
Lloyd’s
W. Lioup Data Co
Fort
Febio M. McCoy
Glineaward
Frank Simth
N.J. Meagher
Wales
Goodyear
Dillman Building
Vernal, Utah
North Star
George Cray
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