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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
4
Local Vernal items report a months unpaid accounts at the post office and merchant ads. shops like McNaughton’s and Vernal Shoe City expand due to rising business. Social blurbs note McCardy’s marriage, a masquerade ball, Pioneer Dance attendance, Prof Neilson’s travel plans, and Morton's lecture on love and marriage.
A festive notice invites all to a grand masquerade ball at the Social Hall on January 2 with costumes urged and a party atmosphere promised. The item reports surrounding social happenings and local commentary, including a note on a recent murder case and a medicinal advertisement.
Local officials face pressure as residents complain about missed newspapers and late deliveries. A notice to stockholders from Ashley Central Irrigating Co asks owners to meet with secretary and confirm updated holdings and blocks.
Everyone praises CCC Cassette as a remarkable medical discovery for digestion and bowel cleansing. It claims to relieve headaches, fatigue, and habitual constipation, promising a pleasant taste and strong relief. Sold by druggists and Vernon Drug Company.
The document records school activity from Vernal Utah including a science focus on heat and atmosphere, a donation of books from Mr J N Jacobs, and lectures by Prof J P Morton. It also announces sealed bids for Uintah County bonds up to twenty four thousand eight hundred dollars, with details on denominations, dates, and bid security, to be opened by the County Clerk.
Delinquent stock in the Ashley Upper Irrigation Co listed by stockholders on assessments dated September 23, 1697 and November 17, 1897. Delinquent amounts shown opposite each name with Reavy and Secretary Vernal Utah noted, dated December 22 1897.
From best information available the majority of White River and Uintah Utes consented to allotment in severalty and the remainder of the Uintah reservation opened for settlement. A railroad line prospect enhances optimism for rapid growth in Uintah county as both Uintah and Unecompah reservations begin to open.
Vernal Lodge No 24 installed officers including N G Colton, treasurer Coltharp, and secretary Roy McAlister. After a supper hosted by John Glenn, members and guests enjoyed games before morning departure. A lecture on education and child training by Professor J Morton was planned for January 15 at 8 pm, promising entertaining and instructive content for parents and prospective parents.
Uinta County Teachers Association met at Ver naldan with Sapt MW Ot Sonaids chairing a session featuring a report from Woodward Laving on the State Luncheon Association proceedings. Discussion followed and the next meeting is set for January 22, inviting all teachers and trustees to attend.
Fragmentary ad text asserts high annual earnings and broad guarantees, mentioning two million a year and nationwide reach. It references vaccinations and medical claims, urging readers to engage with unnamed companies and products without clear specifics or verifiable details.
Senator Rawlings to urge a bill for a three member allotment commission to divide Uintah lands among Indian families, single persons, and orphans with specified acreages. It seeks state purchase rights, mineral land rules, and a $25,000 expense allowance, with committee support noted by Salt Lake Herald.
An old advertisement touts a bowel remedy claiming permanent relief from constipation. It mentions a product called Cascareta Curidy Catharlic and references God, money, and a drug company named Ver nal Drog Company in a fragmented, dubious sales pitch.
The Fourth Judicial District Court Uintah County Utah orders sale of property in Vernal to satisfy liens. Sheriff will auction at ten o clock a m on January 14 189% at the courthouse front door. Property described as land in Section 13 Township 4 Range 21 east with water rights. Agsenath Chadwick's interest to be sold.
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