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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1903

Page

3

Meadows and Thimble Brog shop sale of hose

Woolen hose for ladies and children offered at cost at Meadows and Thima Brogyodr families to the Ik Hotel when in town. Lunches and all hours available.

Outgoing stage meets schedule bounds with four-horse coach

The outgoing stage remains on schedule and requires a team of four horses hitched to the coach. The arrangement ensures steady transit and reliable departures as planned.

Vernal Town Notes On Local Merchants And Funeral Visit

Lowenstein of Lowenstein & Nichols ran a general merchandise shop on the strip in Vernal this week. W. 3B Tenbrock came from the Post to attend the funeral of JLB Perronnet but arrived in the afternoon and learned the service had not yet begun.

I. Lowenstein Lowenstein & Nichols Tenbrock Uver Jlb Perronnet

Subject at Pauls church Pro legemena inquiry

A report on a church meeting at Pauls church discussing the probable nature and limits of dying inspiration. The inquiry examines how revelation or spiritual guidance may be understood within religious practice.

Pauls Church

If you can't come to the dance the price of a ticket

If you cannot attend the dance, give the ticket price to the Af. I A. officers who will turn it over to the benefit fund.

Ashley Coop Temsters Swatley Timothy Mine Af. I A

Roomed house and lot for sale in West Vernal item

For sale a two story roomed house and lot in West Vernal. Includes a good well and fenced yard. Inquiries at Vernal Meat Market.

Vernal

Quarterly stake conference dates announced

The notice lists a Sun day and Mon day stake conference on February 22 and 23 and a Mutual stake conference on Tuesday February 21. These are scheduled as part of church activities with details for attendees.

Mutual

Rough Rider Show at Opera House Draws Poor Attendance

The Rough Rider at the Opera House had low turnout on Saturday and Monday. A galley invitation listed attendees including Wootard, Curry, Parsyth and Mr Starke, an government employee, who arrived from Ouray with the remains of QO Curry.

Rough Rider Opera House Wootard L W Curry C W Parsyth Starke Ouray

Fire destroys Jensen meeting house and starts urgent rebuilding

Last Sunday night the meeting house at Jensen burned completely. A hot stove likely caused the fire, reducing the pew organ, library, seats, and furniture to ashes. Residents moved quickly to erect a new building across the river using locally quarried rock and sled transport as the old structure burned to the ground.

Jensen Mutual Canls Smpire Windaya Joe Dudley Longa

Cold snap report from Ouras and charity event announced

L. H. Woodard notes deep cold with a thermometer showing 48 degrees below zero at Ouras. A grand art benefit for the Jensen meeting house is planned for Monday evening February 23 in the Fernal Social Hall, organized by Vernai SM F A.

Lreerybods L. H. Woodard Ouras Fernal Jensen Vernai SM. F A

Lockmasters Report Sheep Faring Well in Bad Lands

The lockmasters describe their flocks as thriving despite the sivern feather. Snow on the mound allows grazing far from water where feed remains abundant for the herds.

T'lockmasters

Snowy ground promises value for Ashley Sulley farmers

Snow on the ground is described as worth thousands to Ashley Sulley farmers who plan to begin work with farming machinery. The text notes early crop potential as snow melts and spring showers bring high yields.

Ashley Sulley

Stags tipped on sand wash road. no injuries reported

On Tuesday a vehicle carrying Willis Murray W P Coltharp and a traveling man tipped over on the sand wash dugway between Vernal and Ft Duchesne. No one was hurt but the snow was very deep and the cold was severe.

Vernal Ft Duchesne Willis Murray W P Coltharp Travning

Northeast blizzard threatens western Colorado and Wyoming losses

Snow from last week widened into a region wide storm with heavy losses feared in eastern Colorado and western Wyoming as resources and livestock face hardship. Officials warn of continued danger and potential food shortages amid the severe weather.

Colorado Wyoming

Cal Duke Promises Entertainment at Opera House Next Saturday

Cal Duke pledges a strong local show at the Opera House next Saturday. He has extensive experience in patching up home talent performances and aims to meet Vernal expectations and tastes.

Cal Duke

Two Bironthi Herd Chooses Hay On Gibson Ranch

A herd of about 130 saddle horses from Bear River Routt Count Colorado ate a part of hay purchased in the valley last fall. The horses are being fed on the Gibson ranch.

Bear River Shera Gibson Ranch

Coltharp’s Salt Lake Trip Amid Lost Spring Goods

W P Coltharp traveled to Salt Lake Tuesday morning with 16 carried words from a wholesale house noting his spring and summer goods order recently placed in the city was destroyed in the Atlas blaze.

P Coltharp Salt Lake

Man barred from home by red Hag on gate after Salt Lake trip

W. II Burton returned home from Salt Lake last night to find a red Hag hanging on his gate denying entry to his premises. A small gira had contracted scarlet fever during his absence while he bought goods for the season.

W. II Burton Salt Lake Ile Las Bean

Funeral for J T E Peironnet Held at Residence

Remains arrived from Denver Tuesday night. A funeral service was conducted at the residence on Wednesday at eleven o'clock by Rev Hof. The body was met by a team and burial details followed in the local area.

J TE Peironnet Denver Bian

Local Dogs Cause Nighttime Disturbance

Marshal Wood rounds up stray dogs causing disturbances as more are reported. A good dog is in its place, but these animals prowl at night, howling and troubling the area.

Marshal Wood Doga Shurslay Ani

Christian Scientists Form Local Society S Sunday Services

The Christian Scientists here have formed a society and hold Kervieth every Sunday at one o'clock in the little white schoolhouse one mile east of town. They plan to organize a church later, but for now the bylaws govern their science meetings as a society with mutual benefit services.

Little White School House

New Artesian Well Drills at Bolitho Farm

A new boring machine drilled on J. M. Bolitho’s farm this week. A four inch pipe reached 87 feet and yielded a flow of 140 gallons per minute, giving Mr. Bolitho another fine well.

J. M

Glines Buys Vernal Meat Market Stock

J D Glines purchases the stock and business of Vernal Meat Market from his brother W H Glines and invites former customers to visit for meats fruits and vegetables. He pledges to cater to the needs of the people and maintain quality selections.

J.D Glines Gooda W. H Glines Lisine Lie

Missing horses offered for return or information

A buyer offers $10 for a mare and a two year old gelding missing since a day and asks for information on their whereabouts. One horse has branding and a confining mark on the left shoulder. The petition mentions Pravx M Louxa and a concern they are starving.

Asona Perrel Leytra Pravx Louxa

Private Bahaker Arrested For Overstaying Leave

Two guards from Le Post arrested Private Bahaker who overstayed a thirty six hour leave. He remained in the city beyond his permit and allegedly left more than his pay. The incident involved cavalrymen escorting him back.

le Post Bahaker

Cold spell grips Vernal and St Duchesne region

From the portheaster last Wednesday through Thursday the Vernal thermometer fell to 19 degrees below zero with a steady plunge to 4 degrees below in the following days. Record low of 28 degrees below zero was logged in 1895, while St Duchesne saw three weeks of temperatures at or below zero.

Portheaster St Duchesne

Charley ID Ringley Returns to Work at Gilsonite Mine

Charley ID of Ringley, sick in Vernand two weeks, is back at work as superintendent of the Gilsonite mine near Rangley, across the Colorado line. The mine ships gilsonite but output is limited as the company cannot secure teams to haul ore to the Rifle railroad.

Charley ID Ringley Vernand Mr Till Rangley Gilsonite Company Colorado Line Rifle

Meidows and Trim Slashes Prices Across Cashier Goods

All cashiers at Meidows and Trim are offered at greatly reduced prices, reflecting a drastic sale. The move aims to clear stock and attract shoppers. Public notice advises customers to visit stores to benefit from the limited discounts.

Meidows & Trim’s

Land and buildings near Ashley Co op with water right

36 acres of land with a large two story house, outbuildings and good water right. Located one mile southeast of Ashley Co op, plus a large stack of harness and tools in good business stand. Inquire of BF W, lynxs, next door to Post Office.

Ashley Co Op BF W Lynxs

Water strike boosts desert transit route at 150 feet

A strong water flow was found 150 feet deep at Orthodesert twenty ezbt miles north of Troeck Springs. The Miner notes the site lies in a vast waterless desert about thirty five miles wide, calling the strike a major boon for travelers and the owner.

Orthodesert Troeck Springs

Beasert Appointed Day Superintendent at Raven Mining

A Chicago man, Mr. O. H Beasert, has been elevated to day superintendent of the Raven Mining Company on the Uintur reservation. The firm has increased manpower and expects higher output to meet demand, shipping about 175 tons of elaterite monthly.

Chicago O. H Beasert Raven Mining Company Uintur Reservation Elaterita

John McDon Then Gives Editor Three Pins for Two Subscriptions

John McDon from Jensen paid the editor in payment for two subscriptions for 1903 by dropping three pinoba into the editor's jone. The thermometer has dropped to 40 below twice but stock has not been lost. He is feeding all the hay stock he will eat during the extreme cold.

John McDon Jensen Mack

Pleasant surprise party at Millward home for the Young Nast family

A friendly gathering was held at the Millward residence for Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Young Nast. Vernal friends arrived between eight and nine o clock with baskets of lunch, and supper was the first item on the program. The writer did not attend due to age, but attendees reported an enjoyable evening.

Millward Mr. Legrand Eaven Elech

Army Officer for Indian Agent Not Allocated

Washington December 17 reports indicate Capt Mercer of the Seventh Cavalry was named to be assigned to the White Rocks Indian agency but his services are not available for that post. It remains unclear if a civilian will be appointed as a replacement or if another army officer will be chosen.

William Mercer Seventh US Cavalry Myton Tribune Washington Mercer Seventh Cavalry White Rocks Indian Agency

Beers Store Promises Flour at Low Price

An offer promises flour at a rate of 0 cents per hundred, advertised by Beers Store in a bold sales note. The brief item emphasizes a dramatic bargain intended to draw customers.

Beers

Outings to Karapows and Lars Costly for All

A fragment notes outings to Karapows and Lars incurred costs for all participants. Details on purpose and totals are unclear in the readable text.

Karapows Lars

Work crews advance White River dam construction

A. D. Johnston leads sixteen men and nine teams from White River Thursday to the White riser dam project. Workers build the riser feet high on ice using logs rock and breast. an embankment will run along the south side to confine water in the channel.

A. d. Johnston White Rer Nore White Riser

Thalia Club Meeting Receives Washington Themed Programs

The Thalia Club met with Mrs Cora Johnson in February 191b and all members responded to roll call with Washington maxims. Mrs Vealliam Ashton presented The American Flav while Mrs Harity spoke on The Wome and Paunte of Whreahington. Mrs Dan HW Willman introduced Washington's Birthday Afra and Dillman compered the event.

Thalia Club Cora Johnson Washington Vealliam Ashton Mra Harity Dan HW Willman Wrahington Mra Hardy G HH

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