Snowbound perils near Price and Roosevelt aid drive
Snow bound travelers in the Roosevelt and Price area endure hunger and exposure. Snellen Johnson, from Vernal, reached Price after two days and eight miles of travel on a horse. Walter Baird, wife, and sister in Strawberry country survive forty eight hours without food or fire. food found in a deserted mill house after two days. Heber rescue units, including fourteen men and seventeen horses, battled six miles of snow to reach them. Baird, ruptured, is now in a Salt Lake hospital. Local business leaders revive the Roosevelt Commercial Club planning a public hall, while Dry Gulch Irrigation bids range from 16 to 95 cents per yard for rock work. Mrs. H Hixon of Salt Lake visits her mother.
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Roosevelt
Snellen Johnson
Vernal
Salt Lake
Price
Walter Baird
Strawberry
Baird
Frank Johnson
Mall
Heber
Bairds
Ito
Colorado
Commercial Club
Harmston
Lambert, Heller
Larson
Bennion
Notice of Intent to Enter Land in Uintah County Utah
Carrie B Holmes of Roosevelt Utah filed intent to make Final commutation proof for Lots 3 and 4 and Hi BW Section 18 Township 2 South Range 1 West Uintah Special Meridian. Final proof before the Vernal Utah Land Office Register on February 12 1909. Witnesses Edward C Yeller Charles Fitzla Jeremiah Murray and Albin Birch all of Roosevelt Utah. Charles Demoisy Register. Jan 22 Feb 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Vernal
Utah
Carrie B. Holmes
Roosevelt
Uintah Special Meridian
Register
U. B. Land Office
Edward C. Yeller
Charles Fitla
Jeremiah Murray
Albin Birch
Charles Demoisy
Notice to Creditors Guardianship in Uintah County Utah
In the Fourth District Court of Utah Uintah County the estate of James M. Griffin, deceased, creditor claims must be presented to the undersigned at residence in Vernal Utah on or before the specified date. P. Dillman is administrator and Peter Hanson is attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court
State of
Utah
Uintah
James M. Griffin
Vernal
P. Dillman
James IM. Griffin
Peter, Hanson
Scribbler Tells Subscribers Money Keeps a Print Shop
A personal note from the writer explains that running a print shop requires money and that the message is not meant as a news item. The reader is urged not to question the intent of the letter.
Last Vernal Express Delinquent Subscribers Face Mail Ban
About a year ago the Vernal Express announced a Postal Department ruling stopping mail to subscribers behind more than one year. The manager extended credits to many readers but the law now requires payment or settlement. Delinquent names will be dropped from the mailing list. payments in grain or potatoes may be accepted if cash is short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Postal Department
The
Express
Lst
Uncle Dan
Man With Alias Bound Over On Cattle Theft From Indians
George Allen alias Frank George jailed on two federal cattle theft counts for stealing about 80 head clothed by the Indians from December 15 and January 7. He was bound over to the federal grand jury in 2590 dollars, held in Salt Lake awaiting the grand jury action. Willi am Wash’s brand and hides tied to the case. Defense will claim lack of federal jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen George
Frank George
Indiana
Merkley
Whiterocks
Salt Lake
Prica
George
Wasatch County
Hall
United States
William McCrea
William Wash
Department of the Interior
Farmers Meeting to Discuss County Fair and Association Work
The Vernal ward hosts a farmers gathering on Saturday February 20 at 2 pm. Speakers I M Young and T I will outline benefits of a county fair and the work and methods of the Farmers Association. Readiness to adopt new methods urged to advance farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Ward
Young
Farmers’ Association
Geo. A Slaugh
Public Land Notice for Walter Danton Entry Utah Wyoming
United States Land Office Vernal Utah announces Walter B Danton of Wyoming filed for entry under section 2206. Serial 0688 seeks mineral lands in SDSW Sec 322 T 3 N R 4. Objections or protests must be filed by February 21, 1909 with Register Charles DeMoisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Vernal
Utah
Walter B Danton
Tock Borings
Charles Demoisy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Snow Bound
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Mrs. H. H Hixon
Frank Hadinck
BR George
Federal Grand Jury
Farmers’ Meeting
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