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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
1
Stockmore reports two Provo men trapped beaver in the area claiming a special decree from the state game and fish commissioner. The act violates state law as no permit exists and penalties include penitentiary time. A Duchesne arrest for killing beaver was reported but trial results are unavailable.
An elderly Sioux, claimed cousin of Sitting Bull, arrives in Vernal after living on the Uintah reservation for 25 years. He plans to join a war dance during an opera performance at the Orpheus, with a cast list including Winona and Beulah Bondy.
Lt Bennett ends lease with Ed Sumner ranch seven miles west of White Rocks and enters a major cattle operation on the reservation. Sumner stock and machinery included in the lease. The 20 acre Sumner spread forms the core with 100 acres alfalfa yielding about 300 tons hay yearly. Next year 50 more acres will be added. Hay will feed at least 200 cattle over winter. Range lies within fourteen miles of the ranch on Pole and Uintah creeks, with potential forest reserve cooperation. forest pasture not crowded now.
Readable text notes H C Ruple and Charles Brown presenting ore samples from Green River canyon near Vernal while outlining copper vein, canyon width, and construction costs. Nearby Roosevelt and Duchesne communities plan water works, a 1000 horsepower power plant, a Uintah Power and Light company with $60 000 capitalization, and new newspapers in Duchesne.
Salt Lake Tribune errors in juvenile court report draw sharp critique from Uintah County juvenile officer John N Davis. He disputes petit larceny totals and notes few juveniles repeat offenses. He credits county efforts for turning youths toward better paths amid tobacco and conduct concerns.
A large audience enjoyed a cantata at Orpheus last night with pupils from Central School delivering strong performances from Youngsters to Seniors. Principal Charles J. Colton and Director Ashley Lartlett led the production with Miss Zora Cohen and Mrs Larsen responsible for costumes and other staff assisting behind the scenes.
State Supt A G Nelson publishes two apportionment certificates. One shows money in the state treasury for the state land and rental fund totaling 8029975 for 39 county and city districts supporting a school population of 11468. per capita seven cents. The second cert shows funds in the state treasury for the district school fund totaling 421,8884 with a per capita of 368.
Preston Nutter, the region's largest individual cattle owner, sold 75 000 worth of beef cattle on the eastern market. He ranges about 30 000 head with home at Ninety Mile Road to Price. Ora Halley of the Two Per ranch Brown's Park ranks second, handling 10 000 to 164000 head, signaling rising cattle attention this season.
A broad plan advances for a larger and better Willcox Academy high school building. The education society of the Congregational church will be asked to back the project as patrons discuss long range improvements.
Bower city health officer plans to make Vernal the cleanest city in Utah. He expects a Chicago hospital stay but will return in a month to oversee extensive cleaning. Weeding, leaf removal, garbage in alleys, and lot cleaning are needed to start this goal. Breeding sites for flies must be covered to reduce numbers.
George Calder thirteen son of Bishop Hyrum Calder and wife died twelve hours after going to bed. Doctors rushed to save him but he did not survive. Local physicians warn of contagion and urge isolation avoid gatherings and follow quarantine rules while awaiting Flexner serum.
Thomas Ford DeJournett of Park Live Stock files suit for divorce from Magele L DeJournett of Vernél. He claims cruelty and seeks dissolution of marriage and permanent custody of their six year old child Heten. The case, based on a 1906 Green River marriage, will be heard at the next district court term.
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