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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
2
Classified rates for Digplay Advertising list 50 cents per month for space and special rates on time contracts. Professional cards billed at 0 dollars per year and legal advertising at 10 cents per line for notices. donations and probate items require payment. Community notices for welfare of the community are published free if no money making aim exists.
News from the week reports the Senate settled the protest against Senator Reed Smoot, allowing him to keep his senate seat. The final tally shows 33 votes for Smoot and 28 against.
Local residents note cheese sells at 25 cents a pound in Vernal stores while shipments from Wisconsin and elsewhere drain county funds. They recall earlier Uintah Creamery cheese rivaled national quality and urge reviving in house cheesemaking with a skilled cheesemaker to keep profits from leaving the community.
The Uintah line improves regional transport with fast reliable freight and premier passenger service. Critics in Price worry loss of trade but apostles and travelers hail the road as a major development boosting Vernal Mach Dragon hotels and western travel.
Discussion argues the Uintah road is essential for handling regional freight and basin development. critics call the route a hindrance and an assault on Uintah Basin progress.
At Independence on the 14th a meeting united irrigation interests to form a new Duchesne Area. John Glenn chaired with LD W Lloyd as secretary. President Davis and Director Bailey spoke of progress and water prospects for Independence via Lake Park interim supply, with ultimate Duchesne rights promised.
In a light column, Jensen notes a baby girl found safe at Charles Woodwards home and hints at the County Weather Clerk should share more sunshine. The piece closes with a reflection on visitors from England and lingering fog.
The narrative touts Peninsular steel ranges built entirely of planished steel with riveted joints and asbestos filled outer walls. Features include an oven with circulating hot air, heavy steel double plates, broad fire walls, and versatile grate options for coal or wood. The dealer claims top value with a large Eastern Utah showroom and fixed low prices.
Roosevelt enjoys a brief stint as a money order post office before the action is rescinded. Garnett Solmen rents farm land to Cther Hancock while planning to farm himself. A D G Co board members inspect snow along Harding lateral. bill rejected as improper. Roosevelt Mercantile Co raises capital to 10000 dollars with J J Mardy as manager and big plans ahead. New buildings loom for a metropolitan feel. Wells at 56 and 42 feet prove first class water. The Rought Rider parlor closes briefly due to court. Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co to build a large Roosevelt facility with farm tools and nails. Rob Marshall eyed to enter local market, likely taking over Baylus Sprouse’s business.
Prof Ehelps and pupils present a Wednesday February 27 concert at Social Hall featuring a Grand Overture on two pianos a 25 voice chorus a six handed piece and comic numbers Come Opera and The Auctioneer cartooning by Mr Wood Moore and overtures by Prof Hansons Orchestra Reserved seats at local drug stores proceeds fund a permanent Choral Society with music and books
Ernest Osterloh died this morning at 11 at his Provo home after six weeks of pneumonia. Born August 6, 1828 in Holstead Prussia, he came to the United States in 1859, lived in Indiana and Missouri before moving to Utah 27 years ago. A Civil War veteran, he ran an express wagon in recent years and leaves wife, four children Lena Overholt H E Osterloh Carl Osterloh Emil Osterloh and several grandchildren. Funeral set for Saturday at 1:30 at the Fourth Ward meeting house.
The Ohio Penitentiary News suspended publication due to a lack of printers in the institution. The piece notes the irony of bankers and professionals inside the prison but no printers. Meanwhile chatter centers on the Alabama play and a local closing-out sale of winter waists and goods at G E Adams.
Bids for Waterminster position of Watermaster for the Upper canal at Ashley Upper Irrigation Company Heber Timothy secretary. Bids open Saturday March 2 at 2 pm at the court house front. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of Directors.
Mrs Lannie Grifes of Troy Alabama reports a shin disease lasting almost twenty years cured after using two boxes of Chamberlain s Salve. She had consulted several physicians without relief before finding success. The Drog Company sells the salve through Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Duchesne Irrigation Company will be held at John Heelgates ranch on March 1 at 2 pm. Sinas D. Smith, President.
Notice is hereby given to stockholders of the Uintah County Horse Breeders Association that the Annual Meeting for the election of officers for 1907 and hearing the financial report will be held at the office of the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company on Monday February 25 1907. CG McNeily president.
A short ad advises taking desoat Chirt Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and liver and bowels. It claims quick relief and offers 25 cents samples free at Waiter Lloyd's Drug Store.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides quick relief from rheumatism sciatica lame back and deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by Walter Lloyd Lhug Company for those seeking fast comfort and temporary alleviation.
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