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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
8
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Ef Assmiad reports Moses Moore of Randlett visited town Friday, with locals noting his appearance and actions during the visit.
John Glenn conducted an extended business trip to reservation points with multiple towns and hamlets noting tu in evidence. The coverage records his presence across several locales and underscores ongoing discussions during the tour.
Manager C A Cowley of the Uriah Canning company returned Saturday from Price where he had been in the interest of the canning and drying plants.
Mrs M HR Martin travels to East Lake City to purchase spring millinery and across goods for the Martin Art BOD. The trip aims to stock supplies for upcoming season items and reflect her role with the society.
Chas. J. Neal came back Monday after attending the Salt Lake City auto show. He purchased a second-hand Paige vehicle for Walter Barnes.
Attorney D. J. Hussell remains away from home as a precaution after his residence is quarantined due to his son Cilford's illness. The action underscores precautionary public health measures affecting a legal professional and his household.
Theodore Johnson arrived Monday after serving as a Kintah county delegate at the Logan Round Up. He was ill with the flu while away.
Judge G W Barth S C Chad wick and W K Aitken arrived today from Salt Lake City to survey and perform related work on Burns Beach land, spending some time on site this Friday.
J Clive Davis returned to the area Monday after visiting Salt Lake City on business for Acorn Mercantile company. He also visited siblings in Provo where they are attending school and report that none have contracted influenza during the ongoing illness.
Louis Frank sold his property at the mouth of Stelnaker draw three miles north of town to Thomas Caldwell. Frank plans to move to California during the summer. The consideration was nine dollars.
Bishop H B Calder arrived back Monday from Salt Lake City and Logan after attending the Karm Bureau Convention and Farmers Round Up. While away he nursed J H Witweer and A Theodore Johnson through a siege of an illness.
James Monaghan of Jensen travels to Vernal on business noting his camp quit near Whiterocks. He says his herder caught the flu and no one has been near the camp for over two weeks. Three slept in the same bed the night he left and the others remained healthy.
D A Fish is spending a few days in Vernal from his Diamond Mountain home. He notes snow depth is similar to here. He says Diamond Mountain farmers seek to establish a post office and a school, with 14 families now and more expected to join.
Ren Hall, while chopping trees for J Ralph Rasmussen of Jensen, was struck by a falling tree. He was knocked down, broke his nose, and suffered severe head bruising with a severely wrenched back and shoulder. He was brought to Vernat for medical attention and is resting as easily as could be expected.
J. Sander, manager of the Ashley Coop, announced last week that a car of oats suitable for seed would be shipped to the Ashley valley. The oats will be sold at a low price to residents, arriving at an opportune time for feeding and seeding. The effort draws praise for supporting local farmers.
Theodore North, a noted Vernal artist, has resigned his position and will depart Sunday to begin government vocational training for disabled soldiers. He will travel to Salt Lake City for assignment to the most suitable institution. Mrs Worth left Vernal days ago and will likely stay with relatives in Los Angeles during his training. Mr and Mrs North have many friends in Vernal who wish them well.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Ashton of Roosevelt last Wednesday. Mrs Thos Abbott, of Rainbow Min', has been seriously ill but is now much improved.
Ephraim Stanraussen of Lapoint traveled to Vernal for business on Monday and Tuesday, making a brief local appearance in the area.
James B Henry conveyed 46 acres along the Green River south of Jensen to Joseph Dudley for eight hundred dollars in a straightforward deed. The sale records show the transfer of property interests between two named individuals in a rural river location.
John Tatabola and others sold to Guy and Connaughton thirteen lots in the Du Moffatt townsite for 289 dollars. Van Houtham sold 40 acres to Livron Guyfrich and Albert M Henry for 3250 dollars in Davis ward.
Won Hall bought eight flocking acres in Mauser ward from John for around 7000 dollars. The deal centers on the Mauser ward property purchase with a price near seven thousand.
S88 Eendersen of the Manker lenderson Realty company assists citizens and corporations in preparing income tax reports, offering guidance and support amid complex filing requirements. The note highlights active service as tax season approaches.
VOF McCorkie died Friday morning around 100 o clock from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements had not been made at press time.
Friends report Lyle Fisher back at his department after being sick with the flu in Chicago. The entire family has recovered and are well now.
The board of county commissioners met Thursday evening and decided to close all public gatherings on account of the influenza epidemic after deliberation.
Ramsey Stewart and Amada Jane Hatch, both well known Vernal residents, were married on February 16 by Justice Archie Johnson. The Express joins their many friends in wishing them happiness.
A reader voices objection to a film sequence showing actors stepping aside to produce a decanter and pour a drink, deeming the depiction cruelty to animals and a disrespectful display in cinema.
The Acorn Mercantile company purchased a half car of corn to sell at absolute cost and have been selling flour at cost. This follows their policy of serving the people in the community.
A quit claim deed filed with the county recorder conveys a large tract of oil shale land spanning township 11 south range east, from Z M Pardee to the Crane Shale Oil Corporation. The stated consideration is $44,006.
Quit claim mining deeds were given by E A Reid E V Moore L M O'Bryan E G Goldsworth B F Wilkinson and others to C H Wilkinson for O11 Dome all share claims Nos 1 to 12 inclusive in Tp 11S R35E 3 & M. The consideration was $100 in each instance.
The school board has closed schools until March 8 with individual instruction continuing as last year. Public gatherings in Vernal are not prohibited but the Vogue theatre closed Thursday evening. All churches will be closed Sunday.
About three inches of snow fell Thursday night as the region endured extreme cold. The lowest temperature dropped to 11 below zero Tuesday night, colder than at any time during last winter.
Forest Ranger IT O Van Tassell returns to Vernal from Moseby mountain with a snow measurement at Lee's Bow mill. He notes snow is packed enough to walk over the top of St. The depth reads 31 inches before last night’s fall.
Grand Rasmussen of Lapoint and Celestia Batty of Glines obtained a license on February 17 and planned to wed in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City. The Express joins friends in wishing them a long and happy married life.
Postmaster Bennion leads a proposal to obtain an additional truck for transporting seasonal fruits and vegetables through the basin. Local dealers note spoilage with current transport, hindering trade. a dedicated perishable goods run on specific days could boost local merchants and farmers and open outside markets. Citizens urged to discuss with Bennion and write to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General to seek public approval.
Walter Haines came back Monday from a journey to Salt Lake City where he attended the Outo Show. En route he drove a Dodge car sold to T G Alexander of the Sunshine ranch in Jensen Utah.
City council chaired by Mayor presided discussing water pipe protection from galvanizing decay using gilsonite sealant trials on 400 feet of pipe. They planned bids for street sprinkling and garbage hauling while health officials urged county action for influenza aid and avoid city liabilities.
Well known Naples woman Alice Cox Karren died at home on February 14 1920 after months of illness. Born November 4 1869 in Lehi Utah she married John D Karren and moved to Naples in 1882 where she lived on the homestead. Survived by twelve children with several in Naples Ashley and Genea. funeral held Sunday at grave side with Bishop Fit Remington presiding. Interment at Vernal cemetery.
Nis Ellen Pate Rix received a telegram Saturday that her only son William P Pate had died in the hospital at Fort Lyon Colorado. He enlisted in the US navy the day after war was declared and his record was perfect until his death. He was twenty two years old and left a widowed mother and two sisters Annie Pate Lewis and Hattie Pate, all of Vernal. He will be buried at Fort Lyon with military honors.
HoC Knudeson driving with Bon George and two passengers in a new Dodge truck rolled 25 feet down a embankment five miles past Alhandra while the steering froze. All escaped unhurt though Knudeson was in the rear seat moment before the truck landed. vehicle righted and pulled free in 18 inches of snow.
John Glenna purchases Liberty bonds and extends substantial loans starting at $650000 and higher under the 7-tf designation, reflecting notable financial activity and commitment to government securities and lending.
One of the region’s finest livestock properties in Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties Colorado is available. It claims capacity for ten thousand sheep year round with exceptional water rights in a premier stock range. Terms are reasonable and full data is furnished on application through the Denver and Salt Lake Real Estate Association, Vernal office, phone 7.
The home of Bart Mowrey east of Tom Johnson's was partially destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. The lean-to kitchen connected to the roof stove pipe caught fire and the house burned quickly. Firefighters arrived within minutes, attached hoses, and extinguished the blaze, with only the shed kitchen heavily damaged. The family, sick with flu, stayed with Mrs Bowles. Bart Mowrey is a grandson of Uriah Mowrey, a pioneer survivor of the Mormon Battalion.
The Thursday night snow storm spurred a chorus of superstition as local chatter linked the weather to groundhog folklore, suggesting the groundhog may have seen its shadow on February 2nd.
Director R G Cholmeley nes of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance with Treasury approval announces a liberal ruling. Former service members can reinstate war risk insurance regardless of lapse or discharge length before July 1 1920. Conditions: pay two monthly premiums, and be in as good health as at discharge or end of the grace period. Ex service men may reinstate within 18 months of discharge with the same health condition. Reinstatement can occur 18 months after discharge with two months’ premiums, or within three months after discharge by immediate premiums.
Notice states uncertainty about liability for reporting income tax and recommends contacting Manker Henderson Realty about real estate loans and insurance. The terse notice cites S$1t and notes related questions should be directed to the listed firm.
The new ruling allows payable benefits to a wider group including parent grandparent step parent spouse child grandchild and more. War risk and U S Government Life Insurance may be converted now or within five years after war end with options for lump sum at death if selected.
Frank Eirchner of Switzerland, employed at Hicks sawmill, sought a cake wheel at Johnson's station and wandered the Old Diamond for four days and three nights without food or shelter after losing his way. He plans to recount the experience in next week’s issue.
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