City locals recall visits and weather in Neola
Cliff Bryant of Neola visited Saturday as light snow fell Monday and melted Tuesday. The Wilcox Academy closed Tuesday for Washington's birthday and Mrs J H Chow of Jensen stayed in Vernal visiting her daughter Nile Hughes. Public schools banks and post office closed Tuesday for the nations first president. Attorney Ray Diliman and wife brought the Ducheseng High School debaters for a debate with Wilcox Academy Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. H. Chow
Jenson
Vernal
Nile Hughes
Ray Diliman
Ducheseng High School
Wilkix Academy
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J P May Visits Consolidated Wagon Leader in Roosevelt
J P May manager of Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co of Roosevelt was a Vorna business visitor last Tuesday, meeting local officials and touring facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. May
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Roosevelt
District Attorney Wahl Quist Spends Time In Vernal
District Attorney Charles J Wahl Quist spent several days in Vernal handling legal matters tied to the March term of the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Wahlquist
Roosevelt debate judge Kneale visits Vernal on Saturday
Superintendent A. H. Kneale of Fort Ducheane attended Vernal on business and served as a judge for the Roosevelt school debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Knesale
Fort Ducheane
Mr. Kneale
Roosevelt
Manager Stanley Ashton Heads to Salt Lake City on Business
Stanley Ashton of the Ashton Kelley Mercantile company departed last Saturday for Salt Lake City and plans to return in the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Ashton
Ashton-Kelley Mercantile Company
Salt Lake City
Debating Team Honors At Ashley Ward Night
Monday night the affirmative debating team Misses Audrey Collett and Aston Carroll were invited to Ashley Ward where they carried off the honors in a debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Collett
Aston Carroll
Ashley Ward
Nine Pound Marine Arrives At Home Birth
A nine pound Marine arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Dean Bigelow on Wednesday February 23. Mother and babe are dating nicely. The father will probably recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bigelow
Mother
Babe
Erickson Buys 100 Acres in Stelnaker Draw
QO G Erickson purchased 100 acres of the Bishop Eric A Cramer place in Stelnaker draw. The deal was reportedly for a fair price and Bishop Cramer will reside in WR following the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. G. Erickson
Eric A. Cramer
Stelnaker
Cramer Will Hye
W. O. W. Banquet Date Change Due to Basketball Game
The W. O. W. banquet set for Saturday night February 26 is moved to Monday night February 28 because of the U. A. and Carbon High basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. A
Carbon High
Williams hearing postponed on bootleg whisky charge
The hearing of Lincoln Williams, arrested by Sheriff Lare Richardson on a charge of manufacturing bootleg whisky, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Williams
Lare Richardson
Weather Brightens as Spring Opens Doors
The report notes unusually mild weather with open doors admitting balmy spring air, contrasting with harsher snow storms and heavy weather reported elsewhere. No dates or places are specified. The tone suggests a hopeful outlook for the season.
Brackenbury Farm Negotiated Move Near Naples Store
Fuller Merrill has trailed his farm in Joka for J. W. Brackenbury farm east of the Naples store. Brackenbury will move to a new home in Joka. The deal was negotiated by E. A. Marker.
Booth and Harris visit Vernal on Ashley valley tour
J. J. Booth, Rio Grande agent at Mack Colorado and J. H. Harris Jr of Denver spent several days in Vernal on business. It was their first visit to the area and they were greatly impressed with the Ashley valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Booth
Rio Grande
Mack, Colorado
J. H. Harris, Jr
Denver
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Road Camps Advance on Estate West of Vernal
Seven road camps operate on the estate road work west of Vernal. Principal task is blasting rock from the road bed. Dirt work will begin once frost leaves the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Attorney O'Donnell and Myton man speak to Uintah Academy
Attorney Thomas W. O'Donnell and a Myton native addressed Uintah Academy students on Washington's Birthday last Tuesday. The talks were described as inspiring and highly appreciated by teachers and the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. O'Donnell
Charles J. Wahlquiat
Myton
Uintah Academy
Washington
Ody
Davis Family Telegrams Report Father Serious at Chandler
W G and Charles Davis received telegrams saying their father George A Davis was seriously ill at Chandler Arizona. A second message reported he had a good night’s rest and some improvement. One brother planned to depart for Arizona Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G
Charles Davis
George A. Davis
Chandler
Arizona
Marriage licenses in dim past era attract few filings
County Clerk Charles A. Hatch notes only two marriage licenses issued so far this year. Advertisers may find value in promoting this service as demand remains low but present, with licenses costing $2.50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hatch
Manker Buys Junior Member Stake in Realty Firm
E A Manker acquires the junior partner interest in Manker Henderson Realty and will operate the business going forward. W Henderson appointed to succeed R A McConkie as treasurer of United County, realigning the county financial leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Manker
Manker-Henderson Realty Company
W. Henderson
R. A. McConkie
United County
To Salt Lake or Bust U A Basketball Rally
U A battles for a championship in a Saturday night game at 7 30 with regular prices. Post game dances follow the victory or setback as fans toast or commiserate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Bust
U. A
Salt Lake Or
Carbon County
Golmance
Ferry Hadlock to Enter Railway Mail Service
Postmaster E J Young Sr announces Ferry Hadlock’s appointment as a railway mail clerk after passing the civil service exam. He will depart for Ogden to serve as a substitute clerk en route to Grand Junction on the D and R G railway and later take a casing exam to become a full mail clerk. Hadlock, a Uintah county candidate who narrowly failed to become county clerk, garners mixed reactions from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Young, Sr
Ferry Hadlock
Hadlock
Ogden
Grand Junction
D and R. G
Uintah
Drivers Run Mail Service From Vernal To Price
Trains and highways distract the Duchesne area as drivers haul mail between Vernal and Price. The service continues until the Duchesne Helper road opens permanently. A Duchesne committee travels to Salt Lake City seeking action on the road project. The mall operates timely despite rough spots on the routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Duchesne
Salt Lake City
American Legion Loses to U A Quintet in Close Bout
The American Legion fell 335-27 to the U A five last Saturday as a slow first half gave way to a rally in the second. U A dominated with a heavy late charge, while Uintah Academy second team edged Central School five 17-15 after a tight contest. Don’t forget the lole game Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
U. S. Quint
Academy
U. A
Central Boys
Central Five
U. A. Boys
Along the Uintah railway figures in Vernal visits and travel
Uintah railway auditor W D Halpin spent Saturday in Vernal. Ralph H R asmursen returned from Dragon this week. Walter Woolley accompanied his wife to Mack then Honolulu then Vernal Saturday. J L Nooth with J H Harris Jr visited Vernal from Mack and Denver. Wm Andrew telegraphed and phoned Muneman about Vernal trips. Mr and Mrs John W Pone returned from California via Mack. D Dardone of Grand Junction visited Kennedy station Tuesday. Several passengers, including KF H M Manning, Fr M Massey, T Redmond, Reuben McConkis, Geo Goebleman, J C McEyan, traveled to Vernal this week. Mrs M W Cooley fell and broke her left arm walking across a rug. Cap t Stephen Abbott of Ouray traveled to Grand Junction. E H Hammond went to Mack on Sunday. Mrs Peah, an Indian visitor, returned to Dragon Monday. Mrs Eliza Atwood left Vernal for Mack. Lynne McCleland returned Wednesday after visiting home folk. Chase Conner left Vernal Thursday for Pueblo. Mrs Harrott traveled to White River Thursday. Mr Elliot and Mr Tribsa were travelers to Watson. Superintendent John McAndrews visited Mack this week. Mrs FE T Corless of White River visited her children in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D Halpin
Uintah Mite
Verna
Ralph Hrasmursen
Dragon
Hi Walter Woolley
Mack
Honolulu
J. L Nooth
Nio Grande
Mack, Colorado
J Hl Harris, Jr
Denver
Andrew Telegraph
Tetephone Muneman
Uintah Railway
Cap‘t
Stephen Abbott
Ouray
Grand Junction
Colorado
E. H. Hammond
Eliza Atwood
Lynne McCleland
Linger Longer cab hosts farewell party
Last Friday morning Mrs H Walter Woolley and children left for Honolulu visiting her parents while Mrs Clyde Hatch heads to San Francisco with sister. In Salt Lake City Mrs I Sander joins, and the group sails from San Francisco aboard the Lurline on February 26. Alpha nui oo farewells echo as guests enjoyed a lively luncheon and prizes awarded to Mrs Ruby Dodds and Mr Pard on Dodds Jr. Delights and good cheer capped the evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Pardon Dodds with many members and guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Walter Woolley
Honolulu
Clyde Hatch
San Francisco
California
Salt Lake City
I. Sander
Kirs. Woolley
Sander
Tienolulu
Lurline
Alpha Nui Oo
Lynn Strong
Ruby Dodds
Fred Achurst
Pardon Dodds,Jr
Adelbert Colton
Pardon Dodds
Karl Tenny
Benj P Kelly
Adelbert Colton, Jr
William Ackhurst
Fred Ackhurst
la Mar Samuels
Vanda Ward
Minnie Dodds
Mario Lewis
Pearl Shaffer
Why Not a Rifle Club in Vernal
A letter suggests forming a rifle club since the government will furnish rifles at low cost. Citizens cite interest from Legion boys and others to create a real live rifle club and engage local men in sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Legion Boys
Mve
Vernal Scouts Lose to Jensen in 383 to 23 Basketball Scoring
The Vernal First ward Scouts were driven to Jensen by John K Bullock and Ferry Hadlock to play the Jensen Scouts. Jensen won the game by a score of 383 to 23. Players listed include George Davis Howard Cook Clinton Davis Weldon Bullock and Eldred Johnson. The Scouts report a splendid time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal First Ward
Jensen
John K. Bullock
Ferry Hadlock
George Davis
Howard Cook
Clinton Davis
Weldon Bullock
Eldred Johnson
Range Sheep in Splendid Condition
John N. Davis and son Harold report that open range sheep are in excellent shape with long wool and fat sheep. Moisture has kept ranges in fine condition and mild weather should yield good pasture for lambing, increasing the percentage of lambs saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Davis
Harold
Arrest of Clarence Hunter for deer killing
Clarence Hunter was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Game Warden William Preece on a charge of killing a deer. His trial is scheduled for Friday February 25 at 2 o clock. His bond was set at $200 which he had been unable to furnish at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hunter
William Preece
Mr and Mrs J W Pope Return From California Trip
Mr and Mrs J W Pope return Sunday from a month long visit to California visiting San Francisco San Diego and Los Angeles. They enjoyed the trip despite chilly sea breezes and perfect water. They left Mr and Mrs Les Ashton in Los Angeles who expect to return about March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Pope
California
Points
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Les Ashton
Delinquent Subscribers Told to Pay by March 15 1921
Statements are mailed this week to all subscribers behind on payments. Unless paid up by March 15 1921, the newspaper will be compelled to cut off all delinquent subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Lafe Richardson
Valentine fund drive dinner at Mrs Stringham home
The Current Topic club hosted a Valentine party on February 16 to raise money for charity. A $10 donation to the European Relief committee was sent from Salt Lake City. The event featured a 500 game with Evan D Lemmon winning the ladies prize a Kewpie doll and James Fowlks winning the gentlemen's prize a deck of cards. A sherbet chocolate coffee lunch followed with cake cookies and homemade candies. Each dish held a tiny Kewpie. Guests reported a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Current Topic Club
Bryant Stringham
European Relief Committee
Salt Lake City
Evan D Lemmon
James Fowlks
Thalla club hosts Valentine scented meeting at Coltons
Thursday the 17th the Thalla club met at the residence of Mrs Adelbert Colton with Mrs Colton and daughter as hostesses. The decor featured red white and blue hearts. The lesson covered The Electric Railway the Automobile and the Air Ship. The program drew smiles as Mesdames Stanley Lynne Ashton and S M Logan spoke. Guests played five hundred then dined at a table laid for twenty with a perfect three course lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalla Club
Mra
Adelbert Colton
S M Logan Rollicall
Short Akatcheg
St Valentine
Mrs Ed Evans Hosts Ladies Aid Afternoon
Mrs Ed Evans hosts the Ladies Aid society on Wednesday afternoon with a friendly gathering. Guests enjoyed a delicious laugh and a pleasant afternoon, with invitations extended to Mr and Mrs Thomas to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Evans
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomas
Uintah Red Cross Roll Call Report 1921
A G Goodrich submits for Uintah County Chapter Yarnal Utah a roll call total of 436.60 dollars ending January 1 1921 from Ashley Vernal Willcox Academy Bennett Duchesne Whiterocks Jonsen Randl ett Rainbow Lapoint and other localities with various small amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Uintah County
Yarnal
Utah
Ashley Wa
Willcox Academy
Bennett ‘ Weed
Naples
Cintah’ Academy
Tt. Duchesne
Whiterocks
Jonsen
Randlett
Lapoint
Harley Mowrey Jr dies at Balut Lake City
Harley Mowrey Jr 69, oldest Wind Light and Traction employee, passed away February 16 at the family home 412 North Second West. Born in Salt Lake he was son of Harley Mowrey and Martha J Sargent Mowrey. He is survived by widow Annie E Mowrey and five children Zina Allen Frederick Charles Leona Clark Doris F Mowrey. ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His father died October 21, 1920, at Vernal and was the last survivor of the Mormon Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Mowrey, JR
Balut Lake City
Wind Light and Traction Company
North Second West Street
Salt Lake
Harley, Mowrey
Martha J. Sargent Mowrey
Vernal
Utah
Mormon Battalion
Annie E Mowreysy
Zina, Allen
Frederick TH
Charles
Leona Clark
Doris F. Mowrey
Abbott and Mrs Evans Meeting Schedule Noted
The note lists attendees Abbott and Mrs C Evans. The next gathering will be at Mrs C Hemstreet's home next Wednesday. All join at Mrs Ben Kelley's residence at two o'clock for transportation to Mrs Hemstreet's.
Surprise Birthday for Miss Viola Murray at Home
A large gathering of Viola Murray friends surprised her Friday evening at her home. Misses Mary Mackay Enola Lewis and Katla Abpanalo served a delicious luncheon to the Futsts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Murray
Mary Mackay
Enola Lewis
Katla Abpanalo
Glines ward Bettet society meeting at Mrs Eaton home
The Glines ward Bettet society met last Tuesday at Mrs H Eaton's home. Attendees included Mrs M M Batty, Sara Fletcher, Emam Johnson, Alice Billing, Dezzie Alexander, Della Hunting, and Rose Eaton. Mesdames Mae and Nellie Eaton served luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines Ward Bettet Society
H. Eaton
M. M. Batty
Sara Fletcher
Emam Johnson
Alice Billing
Dezzie Alexander
Della Hunting
Rose Eaton
Mesdames Mae
Nellie Eaton
Current Topic Club Hosts Day of Short Stories
The Current Topic club met Friday afternoon February 15 with Mrs Walter Barnes. Members and guests enjoyed a program of Short Stories read by each member and a delicious lunch. Mrs Geq W Baese hosted a tea for neighbors in honor of Mrs F M Jensen who will move to Salt Lake City. Games and fortune telling filled the afternoon. guests included Mesdames L N Meredith Lilian Griffis Fowler Hanna Carross L C Hunt W S Merkley F M Jensen Ed Evang C Evans and Steinaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barnes
Geq W. Baese
F. M. Jensen
Salt Lake City
Mesdames
Meredith
Lilian Griffis Fowler
Hanna Carross
L. C. Hunt
Merkley
F M Jensen
Evang
C Evans
Steinaker
Farewell Party for Hall er Witbeck in Ward One
A farewell gathering is planned next Monday evening in the Ver nal First ward for Haller Witbeck who departs Tuesday for Salt Lake then Canada on a mission. The program includes vocal solos by Ashley Bartlett and Pearl Shaffer, a quartet, readings, a girls chorus, missionary experiences, remarks by Supt H. B Olson and Bishop H. Y B Calder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalphe Cook
Olson
H YB Calder
Howelson triumphs in Rocky Mountain ski meet at Geneséa
Denver report says Carl Howelson of Steamboat Springs won the national championship ski riding class with a 94 foot jump and 219 points. Einar Jensen of Chicago took the national amateur event with a 91 foot jump and 202 points. Joe McGuiret of Denver won the national boys title and Peter Prestrud of Dillon claimed the Colorado amateur crown. Additionally references to comic cuts by Joe Martin and a for sale notice for White Wyandotte cockrels appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Carl Howelson
Steamboat'e Springs
Rocky Mountain
Geneséa Mountain
Here
Einar Jensén
Chicago
Howélson
Jensen
Joe McGuiret
Peter Prestrud
Dillon
Colorado
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Cliff Bryant
Neola
Wilcox Academy
Unitah Academy
H. Walter Woolley
Ronglulva
Report OF
G+ GOODRICH
Roll Call
Dorothy Dalton
Adventures OF
Ruth
Frank Keenan
THE
Thal
Fay
Cosmopolitan
April
Lloyd
Katherine McDonald
Priday
Copperhead
Paramount Magazine
Alice Joyce
Aan L. Noel
Old Kabel Ranch
John W. Pope
Phono
Cook and Kempton
Ashley Valley Coal
Company
A. Strebel
North Star Coal CO
B. P. Gray
America
Lone Tree Poultry Farm
Midview
W. H. Oakes
Steamboat Springs
BKI
Joe Martin
A. F. Young. Bett
Church Directory
Latter-Day Saints Church
Vernal First
H. B. Calder
Gacrament Services
Mutual Improvement Assn
BE. Wilkins
Fi. m. Wew
Kingsbury
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Episcopal Church
Mer’s
M. R. Martin
WM. F. Hanson
Ashley Upper Irrigation Company
N. J. Hansen
Newton Bros
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