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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
2
The Vernal Express reports Rev Wicks’s weather forecasts have largely held true with predicted January storms and a harsh February. It notes an amendment for opening Uncompahgre mineral land and quotes Sam Wilson claiming to be the original locator of the Cowboy vein of gilaloite and vowing to pursue a lawsuit or claim.
The Coriantou company reports similar progress to its eastern tour with box office receipts and scenery attached for unpaid Dilla at Lelena. Their reach extended to Omaha on the east and Helena to the north. A benefactor is sought to fund future ventures in other directions.
Last Friday night Miss Tern and Mr. Siddoway planned a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Dillman. The guests arrived to a welcome with a motto Welcome to Al and apples on the table. Mr Dillman and Mrs Dillman prepared a warm reception and the evening ended with Mrs Dillman found napping.
Robert Meeks, a 12 year bank robbery convict, tried to flee the Idaho State Penitentiary Monday afternoon February 2. Deputy Warden R H Fulton shot him below the left knee, ending the attempt with amputation of the limb at St Alphonsus hospital. Meeks previously attempted escape on December 24, 1901 from a hog pen with a crowbar and was recaptured near the prison the next day.
JT Petronnet dies in Denver after two weeks of treatment leaving a widow Mrs Petronnet and family stunned by the loss. He was born June 8 1858 in Lee County Illinois and moved to Ashley valley eighteen years ago. He was known for public spirit and charity and leaves a wife and family. The body will be embalmed and shipped to Vernal arriving next Thursday.
A brother and relatives in Onahsa have been notified of the death of a man whose loss leaves a wife and four small children in mourning. The article notes his survivors and confirms notification of kin.
The Ft. Dachesnoo Stage Company announces passenger rates cut to 10 dollars Vernal to Price and 16 dollars round trip. Express rates reduced. tour horses to be used on coaches with six daily runs. Dinner at the Strip with good accommodations and plans to reach Welts by six pm and not depart until six am for breakfast. Stout horses to be shod and grained, drivers skilled. Regulars expect increased traffic and better service between Vernal and Price. Best fare noted from Meadows & Trim.
Joab Daniel Collier 24, of Naples, died after falling from a tree while cutting timber on Green River at Norseshoa Bend. He was paralyzed from the waist down and died Saturday February 7 after his family brought him home. Born Provo July 23 1879, son of Joab Collier, his parents moved to the valley thirteen years ago.
The obituary notes a Naples resident educated at the public school and Uintah Stake Academy who spent two years at D Y Academy in Provo and was in the class of 1905. He worked in carpentry in Park City last summer and helped on Green River farms. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Naples church with speakers praising his exemplary character. The remains were buried in the Vor nal cemetery. Also mentioned are notices for baled hay, and S A Kenner’s book Utah As It Is describing early life, pioneers, and regional resources, published by Deseret News.
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