Winter Toll on Wyoming Sheep: Large Losses Yet Remains Hopeful
The report notes extensive winter losses among Wyoming flocks due to cold and snow. Despite severe conditions, many ranges, especially in White Basin, show resilience. Some farmers in Utah report lighter losses after an initial slide, while coyotes and railroad blockages worsened shortages for Northern Pacific dependent herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileber
Wyoming
Patrick Healy
Ogden
Buffalo
Wyo
Wen
Europe
Desert flocks winter in safety as camps rebuild
Reported conditions show camps to prevent further loss and flocks wintering in the desert are in excellent shape and not in danger. The valley experiences pneumonula while Brerling Collitt suffers a horse accident Wednesday morning when a horse fell and crushed his ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brerling Collitt
Amkle
Quartet Debuts on Stage With Young Vlah Clarence Dudley
A four member ensemble featuring Young, Vlah, Clarence, and Dudley made a debut on stage. The act presented a cohesive performance blending vocal and instrumental elements, drawing attention from attendees and critics for its harmony and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L ¢ Young
Vlah
Clarence Dudley
WCTU Observation for Francis Willard Aboard Ward House
The WCTU will observe a memorial day for Francis Willard at the Ward house. The program will be appropriate to the occasion and conducted there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Francis Willard
Ward House
Toots Adams at St Johns Academy Receives Dress Suit Requisition
Toots Adams of St Johns Military Academy Annapolis Maryland is reported doing well in school and has sent a requisition for a dress suit. The note mentions steady progress and no absences as part of the update.
Creamery Butter Output Rises With Weather Change
The creamery reports butter production increasing to sixty five pounds per day from the previous level as feed conditions improve and stock feeding becomes more efficient due to warmer weather.
Vernal Men Arrested for Forgery in Wyoming
Sheriff reports two Vernal born men, Will Pierson and Tees Odekly, arrested by Bulng ston Wyoming sheriff on forgery charges. They are accused of passing worthless checks with few other details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Pope
Bulngston
Will Pierson
Tees Odekly
Academy Concert Promises Fine Orchestra Under Hansén
The Academy concert will feature the Academy band plus a 15‑piece orchestra including two cornets clarinets tuba piano and other instruments conducted by Mr Will Hansén with a promising young chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Will Hansén
Yosram Ia
George Young Wins Rock Work Contract at Leota Ditch Cut
George Young lands the contract for rock work on a 1700 foot long cut in the Leota ditch. The 10 foot wide, 9 or 10 feet deep project began about the tenth with seven men. Young also takes charge of fifteen tons of hay and eleven tons of grain as he prepares to sow about 300 acres of lucern grain and corn on his farm near Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Leota
Mr Young
Moffat
Love and Cupid Tie Two Local Lovers in Court
Dora Bitty and her mother arrived Tuesday morning to keep a dentist appointment but went to the county court instead where Dora met her sweetheart Reuben reestoene. The couple, from two prominent families, faced age-based opposition yet plan a smooth matrimonial voyage ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Dora Bitty
Mamas Hack
Reuben Reestoene
Cupid Young
Jon
Slaugh Sees West as Best for Labor, Agriculture
George Slaugh, fresh from a mission in Georgia and Florida, argues the West offers labor advantages and cheaper fertilizer costs. He contrasts white and black workers, notes long hours for white motormen, and criticizes southern melon shipping and quality. He foresees planting melons, claiming southern crops lag in color texture and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Slaugh
Georgia
Nepro
Slaugh
South
Uintah Stake Conference Invites Members to Gather
The 80th Quarterly Conference of the Uintah Stake of Zion convenes Saturday February 12 at 10 am and continues Sunday February 13. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend each session, especially Saturday's sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake of Zion
Colton Vernal Mail Route Bid Moves Forward
Theodore residents push to keep a direct Colton to Theodore mail line with bids led by Blahep Murdock and six locals. They courted Senator Smoot and won a re bid, planning to form a bonded company to operate the route to Vernal and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora
Vernal
Theodore
Lid
Smoot
Bagly
Colton
Duchesne Record
Titzwater
Golton
Post Office Department
Marcellus Pope
Blahep Murdock
Dan T Powell
M L Marelng
J If
Patridge
Heber Preece
Wil Smith
Myton
City Council Adopts Bills For Water System Project
The city council met in regular session with all members present except GEG Adams. Items approved include advertising for pipes and fittings for the new water system, and various bills such as $200 for 1909 tax collection, $103.11 to John Glenn for plat correction, $256 to David Smuth for hauling dead animals and dogs, $6 to SEF Garpenter for prison ere, $125 to Chis Shaffer for ditch work, and labor payments to Fred Wood totaling $24.70 for streets, alleys, and water ditch work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEG Adams
John Glenn
David Smuth
Sef Garpenter
Beard
Chis Shaffer
Elmer Dillman Returns to Activity After Illness
Elmer Dillman, who had been in bed for two days, is up and about again as he recovers. The report notes his renewed mobility and improved condition since illness began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dillman
J K Bullock in Provo for Week of Business Interests
J K Bullock is spending the week in Provo to handle business interests. The trip underscores ongoing professional engagements and local enterprise ties during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J K Bullock
Provo
Blacksmith Jerry Hatch Works At Loungs Mine
Jerry Hatch engages in blacksmithing duties at Loungs mine while Ife repairs coal cars in the same site area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hatch
Loungs Mine
Ife
Mrs Chatum Visits Sister Mrs Woodard This Week
Mrs Chatum from Jensen is visiting her sister Mrs L H Woodard this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatum
Jensen
Mra L H Woodard
Harness Makers Race toFill Farmer Orders in Spring Work
Harness makers rush to fulfill farmer orders as spring work looms. Both shops stay busy with muck work ahead, signaling busy season for rural crafts and agricultural needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnes
J C Dates Returns From Salt Lake Trip
J C Dates came back from Salt Lake a few days ago. He did not enjoy the journey due to rheumatism that bothered him most of the time away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Dudley Brother on Quest to Find Farm in Independence
Clarence Dudley from Grand Valley arrived on the first day seeking to inspect the country and explore a possible farm purchase. He is described as a brother of George Dudlesec and aims to assess local opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dudley
Grand Valley
George Dudlesec
Mr Dudley
Stork’s Winter Sojourn Ends with Twin Feeds
A stork allegedly wintering in the Valley of the Nile made a brief trip to Vernal and delivered a baby boy at the home of Professor N G Sow ards on February 4, then a dainty girl to M d Mre Arthur Rib on the morning of February 2, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nile
Vernal
N G Sowards
Arthur Rib
Poor Farm Urgency in Uintah County Fund Shortage
The Uintah County poor fund is dwindling prompting talks of establishing a poor farm soon. The narrative urges economy and philanthropy to cover last month’s disbursements for Kelly and Anderson, Lou Wilqua, Melly and Anderson, Neilson, and five others, noting elderly beneficiaries in bitter cold and questioning previous wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Kelly and
Anderson
Kelly
Melly
Neilson
Wilgue
Gun Club Dance Impresses with Decor and Crowd
The Gun Club hosted a grand dance in the new implement building with trophy decorations and a large crowd. Guests enjoyed punch coffee and cake as dancing continued into the early hours, with praise for the committee and the event’s festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Club
Asxaya
Marriage Licenses February List Incomplete Names
The record lists marriage licenses including ages and partial names such as Lesis Wo Shirers and Elizabeth Slaugh with February dates. Dora Jay Ieeg Rawr and Hermie M Robb appear among the entries with noted ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesis Wo Shirers
Elizabeth Slaugh
Dora JayIeeg Rawr
Pig Atentqo
Ilermie M Robb
Lesifa Ashton Sets Trip East to Buy Hardware Ring
Lesifa Ashton plans a brief journey east in a few days to acquire a general ring of hardware items. The move signals preparations for upcoming projects requiring assorted tools and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesifa Ashton Lit
East
Bennion Left for Taylors File Utah After Daughter's Death
A notice from Taylors file Utah states Tt Bennion left for Taylors file upon hearing the death of his eldest daughter Mrs Thomas Dimond. Mrs Dimond had been ill for over two years and leaves a large family of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennion
Taylors File
Utah
Thomas Dimond
Dimond
Rumored Boan Entry Faces Unclear Gisenlte Claim
Rumors say Boan’s entry may be challenged over alleged Gisenlte content. The St Louis community has long discussed this ground but previously deemed it of little value for Ellsonita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boan
Acveln
Gisenlte
St Louia
Ellsonita
Sheriff Pope Describes Snow Hardships and Delayed Mails
Sheriff Pope notes milder weather in Provo than here while Mack reports eight inches of snow. He stresses his lifelong snow travels and explains Uintah Railway crews face heavy drifts as the mail service suffers four miles of snow banks higher than the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Pope
Provo
Mack
Mr Pope
Uintah Railway
Academy Concert Set for Saturday Evening
The Academy concert will be held Saturday evening January 19 with a strong lineup of local talent. A detailed program will be published in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Toral Talent
Sudden Death of Frank Shimmin At 15
The community mourns the death of Frank Shimmin son of Mr and Mrs Witbeck born August 31 1890 in Nephi He was 15 and had just entered young manhood After a brief illness including chest pain doctors treated him but he died Wednesday at ten in the morning Funeral services will be held at the Ward house Sunday February 6 at noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bhimmino
Martin
Garrett
Shimmin
Nephi
Mir
Wilbeck
Rank Shimmin
Ward House
Charles Wallace Visits Town on Business
Charles Wallace of Randlett arrives in town on a business trip for personal or professional reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wallace
Randlett
Jim Parker Seen Driving Between Nuchesna and Myton
Jim Parker, a male driver, has been in town several days, according to local reports noting his movements between Nuchesna and Myton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Parker
Nuchesna
Myton
Stan Ashton Advances Co op Buyer's Line Shifts
Stan Ashton, buyer for the Co op, reports steady progress with Boys goods pushed forward and shoes out of stock in the Bright district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Ashton
Boys Goods
Joseph Timothy Family Visits From Roosevelt
Joseph Timothy his wife and child arrived with Miss Mamie Gagon on Wednesday for the ng wala, visiting from Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Timothy
Mamie Gagon
Roosevelt
Wildcat Trap Nets $260 Bounty at Halfway Hollow
J B B Thomas trapped a wildcat near Halfway Hollow earning a $260 bounty. The capture was reported as a local wildlife case with emphasis on successful trapping methods and reward.
Hay and Farm Work Outlook Improves For Spring
Farmers report better shape than last year with ample hay supply and good gains as they prepare to start spring work. The mood is cautiously optimistic about crop and livestock prospects this season.
Hartchin's Long Trip to Town for Grist
Wm Hartchin of Antelope travels to town with a load of grain. He notes the journey is long and difficult, and plans to stay until funds arrive, as he says they do not send boys when they have money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Hartchin
Antelope
Mit
Briz Christensen Plans Move to Roosevelt Ranch
Briz Christensen intends to relocate his apiary to a Roosevelt area ranch within a week to ten days as weather and access permit. He aims to settle at the new homestead soon after the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briz Christensen
Roosevelt
Pike buys Labram relinquishment. plans apiary in Ashley
Mr Pike currently living on the old Frank Moore place in Old Ashley has purchased the Labram relinquishment on Indian bench. He intends to establish an apiary with about 200 stands of bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Frank Moore Place
Old
Ashley
Hosts at party in Implement building Monday night
Tor Colton and wife, Chas Neal and wife, Mra S Hassett and Afra Johnson and O Belcher and wife attended the party held in the Implement building on Monday night January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Colton
Chas Neal
Mra S$ K Hassett
Afra Pnelt Johnson
O Ho Belcher
Peacher to Wed Robb in Independence Roosevelt Event
James N Peacher of Independence came over Wednesday to procure a marriage license. He plans to marry Miss Misa Kfermy Robb, daughter of Homer Robb of Roosevelt. The wedding is slated for the near future. Miss Minnia Peacher, housekeeper for Dr Garrett, returns to Independence with her brother for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N Peacher
Independence
Misa Kfermy Robb
Homer Robb
Roosevelt
Minnia Peacher
Garrett
Roosevelt Area Mill Proposal Sparks Local Backing
5S A Museell of Cedaryview visits town with a proposed electric plant to serve a Roosevelt mill. CC Larsen and the Roosevelt Commercial Club support the project while a grist mill would be built six miles above Roosevelt. Snow covers Cedar Hollow with ten to twelve inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museell
Cedaryview
Roosevelt
C C Larsen
Commercial Club of
Cedar How
Taken Up two Utah horses at Powder Springs
Two bay horses reported taken up at Powder Springs Uintah County Utah. A 12 year old bay with an eway back and lazy R brand on the left thigh is matched with a 6 year old bay bearing a bloted brand on the right shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder Springs
Uintah Counts
Utah
Skating on the Sidewalk by Boys Without Rinks
The piece laments boys skating on frozen snow and urges building a public rink or pond. It humorously contrasts safe skating with hydrophobia fears of a pubtle bath and notes how boys transform as they learn to glide, dreaming of a proper rink next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela
Paradise
Bell at the Oc eragational church to be repaired
A Saturday morning report notes the church bell will be quiet this week as it goes to the shop for repairs. The steady ring and familiar call will be missed while maintenance is underway.
Placid Citizen’s Misstep Leads to Amicable Exchange
A sober resident of the reservation wanders after wine and heads home with a mistaken path. He meets a courteous, friendly reception after a prior incident at the county clerk’s home. The next morning he apologizes earnestly and is invited to speak at a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srenakfest
Fefi
Rothédr
Vernale New Eating Hevee Tha Heidicbert Cafe Opens
The cafe in Vernal under Thomas Blrehell re J Lyte Visher opens Monday morning February 7th. It markets as a high class wating house for ladies and gentlemen, inviting patronage of those who value first class style and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidicbert
Thomas Blrehell
Lyte Visher
Vernal
Vernal Drug Co Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Vernal Drug Co calls its annual stockholders meeting for February 1910 at 10 oclock am in the Wintah Abstract office. The agenda includes hearing the annual report electing officers and any other business. Apples are now selling at 14 dollars per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Drug Co
Wintah Abstract
Coal Mine For Sale Near North Star Calming Appurtenances
For sale a coal mine including a three room house bunk house stables granary five coal cars scales and a large loading bin located near North Star. Seller George Gray offers the property with all appurtenances and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Firm
Ver Ham Drug Co. markets Chamberlain cough remedy as a meritorious treatment for everyday coughs and complications from cold affecting head throat chest or lungs. Sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ver
Ham Drug Co
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Teorne Bros
Thera
Fred Wood
Lou Wilqua
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