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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
6
A short mining notice states the Diet mine is leased to Will J Karns and John McDermaid. The mine has been improved with drainage and new bins and chutes. Coal is available on level ground with easier access and courteous treatment for workers.
Vernal citizens swiftly donate to aid earthquake survivors in Italy with Bank of Vernal leading gifts totaling fifty dollars and many locals giving fifteen to ten dollars. The report notes widespread Lib eral contributions, anticipated trade impacts, and a massive historic loss of life across Calabrian towns.
The dog owners are notified to secure dog tags for the coming year. All untagged dogs will be killed within a specified period. Tags can be obtained from the city clerk or city treasurer. Fees listed appear as $2.59 for female dogs and other amounts unclear.
Roosevelt residents report a string of successful wells south of town with Lloyd Carter and Riley finding good fresh water at shallower depths. The discovery promises more wells near Roosevelt as salt water previously dominated east side bores fades. A coal mine near Roosevelt shows improving quality as development continues.
Citizens urge Congress to appropriate funds for a federal building to house land office forestry and secret service offices as Park City sizes up a growing need. Local officials note Park City lacks a land office and forest service presence while other towns of similar or larger population feature federal facilities.
To Our Patrons we have always lost money on oy wagon hauls and to cover Bulls we are obliged to take our w rates cents per hundred pound We feel that this explanation is cue and that reasonable orison cannot be made to an Increase this means simply hauling at cost No COOLDY General Manager Mack Colorado December Bist 1908.
The page lists 68 acres for sale or lease with a log house and outbuildings, plus household goods. inquiries to Isaac Tygerson. Various help wanted notices include a girl for general housework by Mrs. A Kempton. Retail ads offer 20 percent off items at the Coop and clothing at the Coop. Also several rental and land offers near Reynolds mill and Gerbers store.
Fragmentary local notices describe a bay stray horse found near the town limits and not yet identified. The clipping also includes notices about county wool growers meeting, bank ice pricing, and storage shed for sale.
John T Pope travels to oversee Robert Marshall's case while Marshall is away. J A Wilson will manage Pope's law offices in Vernal during the absence and at other times as needed.
Milas Pach daughter of the late Ward Pach Jr of Roosevelt has been visiting relatives and friends in the valley for some time. GB Roark and WA Brittium have been on the reservation for some time looking after land office business.
An advertisement claims Cham berlains Salve treats fever sores chronic sores and skin diseases. It touts healing for chapped hands sore nipples burns and similar conditions and notes availability from Vernal Drug Co with a price of £1.
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