Uintah County Court House Roof in Danger of Collapse
County records reveal warped bent trusses and a shell roof threatening the county courthouse after a mild winter, prompting carpenters to reinforce the structure at low cost. Officials and mechanics condemn the previous contractors for a dangerous, inadequate roof and cracking tower brickwork. The Naples Ward picnic and farewell for Heber Powell is noted with heavy turnout and crowded Social Hall.
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Uintah
Board of County Commissioners
Hocking
Court House
Mechanica
Mrs McAndrews Joins Elks Excursion to the Coast
Mrs McAndrews has traveled to Salt Lake City and will accompany the Elks on their excursion to the coast.
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Mra McAndrews
Salt Lake
Elks
Henry Lee takes sole ownership of Dragon Saloon
Henry Lee arrived in Vernal this week representing Dragon and now owns the Dragon Saloon after purchasing his partner’s interest.
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Henry Lee
Vernal
Dragon
Dragon Saloon
Cattle Buyer From Colorado Buys Local Fat Steers
A Colorado cattle buyer visited this week and purchased several fat steers from the valley. Sale prices ranged from 315 to 360 dollars per head.
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Colorado
County Board Opens First Session After Musser Appointment
The board of county commissioners will convene next Monday for its first session since Barry Musser was appointed county commissioner to replace his brother Joe W. Musser, who failed to qualify.
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Board of County Commissioners
Barry Musser
Joe W. Musser
Legal dispute over farm rental and crop division in Dobson Campbell case
Justice Nebeker handles a three day mixup over farm rental and crop division involving Heber Campbell and J B Dobson. Witnesses from the neighborhood and delays in settlement influence the final outcome. Pope and Hanson represent Dobson. Meredith represents Campbell.
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Justice Nebeker
Heber Campbell
J.B Dobson
Pope and Hanson
Dobson
Meredith
Campbell
Warnings to Utah Dry Farmers on Russian Thistle Threat
The secretary of the state board of horticulture warns Utah dry farmers about Russian thistle. J P Sorenson, the state horticultural inspector, says western dry farms could become hotbeds for thistle spread unless strong eradication measures are taken. The report warns 20 to 40 percent crop losses if thistle takes hold, though fenced or cultivated fields are less affected.
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State Board of Horticulture
Utah
Jine
J P Sorenson
West
Deseret News
Russian Thistle may aid feed in Uintah County say locals
C P Lively, visiting the area, recalls experience with Russian thistle in South Dakota and Nebraska. He notes it is prolific and prickly when mature but can provide pasture when young. pastures, harvests, and laws on the weed are discussed, with hopes it may ease cattle and sheep feed in the valley.
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C.P Lively
Express
Lively
South Dakota
Nebraska
North Dakota
A. L Hart
Kansas
Russia
Russian Thistle Not A Danger Here
County Fruit Tree Inspector John P. Ornson reports to Salt Lake County Commissioners after surveying government and university sources in multiple states and Canada. The weed is not troublesome on cultivated fields but may harm open dry farms and roadsides, risking 20 to 40 percent crop loss if it spreads. recommends state or local controls.
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John P,ornson
Board of County Commissioners
Salt Lake County
State Board of Horticulture
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iowa
Minnesota
Canada
Uintah Basin Petition Seeks New Agricultural Experiment Station
Citizens from Wasatch and Uintah counties petition Utah's Legislature to establish an eastern Utah agricultural experiment station in the Uintah Basin. The memorial outlines the basin's 300000 acres irrigable land, rich soil, growing homesteads, irrigation projects, and a prospective Denver Northwestern and Pacific Railway survey supporting rapid settlement and market access.
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Herbert Tyzack
R. Collett
Ben BL. Colton
Heber
Theodore
Myron
Roosevelt
Tts
Uintah Basin
State of
Utah
Wasatch
Uintah
Uintah Reservation
United States Land Office
Vernal
Uintah Land District
Ashley Valley
Ducheane
Lake Fork
Ashley
Uintah River
Duchesne
Alne
Cnbisces
Fisey
Canala
Denver
William J Bryan Lectures In Salt Lake City And State News
William J Bryan spoke at the First Methodist Church in Salt Lake City during his around the world tour. Salt Lake epidemic meningitis causes 17 January deaths and 25 new cases with quarantines in place. A legislative bill House No 72 introduces road poll tax percentages in January. Prof Byron Cummings seeks preservation moves for San Juan cliff dwellers and natural bridges. Senate Bill 18 proposes using unclaimed convict bodies for University surgical science after 60 days.
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William J. Bryan
First Methodist Church
Salt Lake City
Provo Canyon
Denver and Rio Grande
Daughters of the Pioneers
Lion House
Bryan
Houses of Representatives
John N. Davis
Committee On
Byron Cummings
University of Utah
Washington, D. C
Utah
Department of the Interior
San Juan
Senate
Lawrence
State Senate
Veterinary Surgeon Mr G A Thomas at Uintah Livery Stable
Veterinary surgeon G A Thomas permanently operates at the Uintah Livery Stable where he can be found by owners with sick or injured animals seeking treatment.
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G. A Thomas
Uintah
Mountain Lion Killed Near Dry Fork by Local Hunters
Will Oaks and Charley Shanno killed a large mountain lion Sunday morning after John Hiacking reported it had visited his sheep herd the night before. The animal, about nine feet long, was shot near the canyon rocks and later displayed on Vernal streets. Harry Wood bought the meat and head, while Dr. Brownfield bought the first hide for ten dollars.
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Will Oaks
Charley Shanno
Dry Fork
John Hiacking
Hons
King of Beasts
Niles
Vernal
Harry Wood
Dr. Brownfield
Will Cross the Pond Heber Powell Leaves for England Mission
Naples ward holds a farewell reception and ball in honor of Heber Powell who has departed for England to begin a mission. The event, hosted by the Young Men's and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Associations, celebrated his upcoming assignment with a social gathering last Tuesday evening.
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Naples
Young Men's and
Young Ladie’s Mutual Improvement Associations
Heber Powell
England
For Sale Cheap Wagon and Work Harness
Classified brief lists a single 3 12 inch wagon and work harness for sale. Item to be purchased at E. W. Evans residence in Vernal. Includes a date stamp 8-2¢. Matches local tiny ad style with brief buyer instructions.
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E. W. Evans
Right Way to Use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets
The ad advises taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels. Price is 25 cents with free samples at Walter Lloyds Drug Store.
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Chamberlain's
T. Price
Walter Lloyd's Drug Store
Public estray sale notice in North Ashley precinct
State of Utah announces estray animals held by Poundkeeper Joseph Timothy in North and South Ashley precinct. If unclaimed, animals will be sold at public auction on Tuesday February 12 1907 at 10 am at the pound. Several horses described by color age weight markings. Taken up February 1 1907.
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State of Utah
Utah
North Ashley
Said Co
North Ashley Precinct
Joseph Timothy
Public notice of animal sale in Naples Precinct Utah
In Uintah County Naples Precinct a dark red steer with white face and four white legs is held to secure $0.25 damages from George Thompson caused February 2 1907. If unclaimed by February 15 1907 the animal will be sold at public auction at the corral in Naples Precinct at 10:00 a.m. Dated February 4 1907 by Poundkeeper A Bisctom.
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Naples
George Thompson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Michigan Family
In Twining Michigan Mr L J Woodbury endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and its efficacy on hard colds and croup. He and others recommend it, with Walter Lloyd Drug Company listed as a seller.
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County Court House
Jensen
Russian Thistle
Uintah County
State News
Veterinary Office
Lion
Ee Rhianeas Co
zFerment of
Loth
North and South Ashley Precinct
Chamberlain
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