Reward likely for capture of desperado Ed Foree
Ed Foree, captured by Hy Meeks near the Preece camp, is described as a wanted man in Wyoming for murder and other crimes. Meeks and deputy Preece pursued Foree, identifying him on the road and directing a handover at the camp, with Mesa county officials credited for the arrest. Foree is jailed in Grand Junction awaiting trial for horse stealing and also faces past charges in Ft. Duchesne and Casper for violent crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherufff Hy Meeks
Ed Foree
Preece Ditch
Randlett
Toils
Force
Grand Junction
Cole
Casper
Wyoming
Ft. Douglass
Salt Lake
Denver
Foree
Ft. Duchesne
Mesa County
Colo
Hy Meeks
Billy Preece
Meeks
Preece
Meeka
Wallace
Coio
Siy Meeks
Rails For Moffat Road Opened By Denver-Steamboat
Nine thousand tons of rails costing 270000 have been ordered to extend the Moffat road to Routte county coal fields. Tracklaying will begin April 1 according to H A Sumner chief engineer. Rails will be laid as grading permits, rock blasting already underway in Egerta canyon with a large grading force ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Moffat
Routte County
D. ©. Dodge
Denver Steamboat Construction Company
W. A. Deuel
H. A. Sumner
Moffat Road
Denver-Steamboat Construction Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron Com
Was Dynamite Used on February 12 at Dragon Mine
Hearing by the state mine inspector and County Attorney T W ODonnell suggests dynamite likely caused the Dragon Mine explosion. Testimony claims threats prior to the blast and mine conditions resembling a dynamite ignition with witnesses describing blasted timbers and dust reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. O’donnell
Harry L. Sommerville
T. W. Blake
Wm. Ramsey
Dan McDonald
George Stretepos
Eagle Market Announces Limited Credit and Friday Fish Sales
The Eagle Market states it will extend credit to responsible patrons on ten to thirty day terms with discounts for cash. The market commits to regular edibles and fresh fish every Friday and thanks customers for their support with respectful patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Market
Question the balm for rheumatism relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a prompt remedy for rheumatism. It claims one application relieves pain and many have been permanently cured. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes at Vernal Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Drug Co
New Modern Flour Mill Opens for Custom Work
Announcement that a new flour mill is ready for operation offering prompt custom work. Farmers are invited to bring grist and receive competitive pay by the bushel with quality equal to the state standard based on wheat grade.
Vernal Milling and Light Co Officers Listed
Wm H Siddoway named manager of Vernal Milling and Light Company with duties overseeing operations and local service provision. The notice lists Siddoway as manager and highlights the corporate role within the Vernal business community.
Roller Flour Mill Runs Ten Hours Daily At Full Capacity
The Roller Flour Mill is operating ten hours per day at full capacity and has produced about five hundred barrels so far. Wheat in storage will last several weeks, with ongoing purchases increasing. Wheat deliveries fetch eighty five cents a bushel and the plant reports smooth operation with no further ditch-break delays expected. The first flour sample was given to Dr. Garrett O'Donnell and the editor of the Vernal Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett O'Donnell
Vernal Mill & Light Company
Vernal Express
Professors Seek April May Institute Trips to Ashley Valley
Alfred Powell reports a plan from State Agricultural College Logan to send three professors to Ashley Valley in April or May. Lewis A. Merri confirms interest, notes January to March schedule, and offers to form a committee. The trip would be costly but aims to aid farmer development with several meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Logan
Ashley
Alfred Powell
Lewis A. Merrl
Widsoe
Fuhrman Foreman Discusses Ditch Work and Lands Policy
Mr. Fuhrman, foreman of the government ditch camp in Vernal, reports on Gray Mountain ditch work near the Indian village and headgates. He notes limited funds may delay canal and laterals until July and supports a 20 year allotted land policy with leasehold purchase options. The reservation is described as a growing country with potential for many settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GS. Fuhrman
Government Ditch
Fuhrman
Gray Mountain
Theodore
Myron
Preece
Nish
Senate
United States
Tuhrman
Public land ruling forces removal of town buildings
Myton Utah February 27 citizens learn of a department of the interior decision designating west block one by the Duchesne river as a common area for public use. Several structures including corrals a lumber yard two stores and offices must be removed though timing remains uncertain. Inspectors may move quickly on corrals while an ice house and other facilities face possible removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Urau
Department of the Interior
Duchesne River
Hg, Clark
Myton Reed & Livery Stable
George Mulvey
Salt Lake Pittsburg Oil Company
C. T. Beggs
Calvert
A. Shipman
The
Land Office
Salt Lake City
Opponents Grow to Oppose Burkitt Leasing Bill
Washington voices against the Burkitt bill leasing public lands as western congress members show little push to pass leasing legislation this session. The opposition appears to have little chance of success given the apparent lack of backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burkitt
Congress
Ver nal Milling & Light Co Sets Flat Electric Rates
Carter vice president announces provisional electric lighting for Vernal and nearby residents at a flat rate until meters are installed. Afterward rates will be fixed per kilowatt hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Milling & Light Company
The Little Mite Fight At Wood's Restaurant
In Wood's restaurant on Tuesday night a dispute over a mite on a whisky bill led to a brawl between Henry Erekson and Alvin Hodson. Erekson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and paid a $25 fine. Hodson claims Erekson was provoked and that a mistaken identity and whisky debt sparked the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Henry Erekson
Xchange
Alvin Hodson
Hodson
Lewis
Erekson
City Suatice Nebeker
Crekson
Jurors Named For Coming Term As Docket Bolsters Courts
The coming district term faces a heavier docket with more serious crimes. At least three accused show guilty pleas, two prisoners remain in the county jail while others posted bail, and a list of twenty five women will serve for the Match term along with numerous men named in the juror roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Roy Hidgkinson
David Bennion
John Palmer
Hugh [Witchel
Charles Searle, Jr
Meadows
George E.thorne
J. DD. Samuels
Willard Williams
George C. Freestone
John G. Tracking
A. A. Hatch
Joseph Gurr
W. H. Donaldson
William Gibson
N. Galloway
George Langston
M. M. Maddox
John M. Cook
Nathan Hardy
Adelbert Colton
Robert Allred
Sylvester Collett
Daniel Evans
A. J. Gardner
David Manwaring
Alfred Powell
Charles J. Perry
Clarence Bird
Conrad Pranks
G. T. Taylor
Joseph A. Mckee
Orin Griffin
Ammon Reynolds
Lynn Ashton
Abner Richens
W. M. Meachem
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Ed. Foree
Dragon
Vernal Milling & Light Co
Wm. H. Siddoway
Roosevelt
Myton Beach
Gray Mountain Ditch
Farmer's Institute
South Myton Beach
H. C. Means
Government Canal
Fort Duchesne
Utah Construction Company
Springville
Duce
Flou
Carter
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