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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
2
Setsed by Will J Karns and John McDermaid announce mine improvements with drained water, new ing and chutes, and easier access to coal on level ground. They urge sending boys after coal, promising the nearest mine, best coal, and courteous treatment with orders promptly filled.
Independence observer Fisher argues local townsite backers are wealthy Colorado figures from Pueblo and Denver with ties to the National Building & Loan association and real estate interests. He notes a funded hotel, irrigation plans for 3750 acres, soil suited to fruit and grains, and a pending ditch completion. Watering will begin by June with eight miles remaining to flood all land, signaling business movement.
Horn Goeder reports in The Herald that Ale Hiorn and Annie Goeder wed at the bride’s home on Monday December 28 with a circle of friends including J D Levis J Pomeroy J Kenney B Geo Hahn Arthur Powers W Miller DC Toles and families. The ceremony was followed by a reception and the couple will reside at the groom’s home with best wishes for their future.
Rural notes report Utah wool prices holding at sixteen cents a pound amid steady markets as 2.5 billion pounds of the 1909 clip are already contracted. Delegates named for National Wool Growers in Pocatello Idaho. A Jackson Hole Courier planned for Jackson with Douglas Rodeback editor. New county board organized with district supervisors and road district ordinances proposed. A 13 year old girl, Malinda Moulton, deputy clerk confirmed amid local notices.
Rock M Pope and A F Lawson sue Pardon Dodds Jr and Charlie Popper for 17500 alleging breach of contract for 200 horses at 14 each to be delivered 80 miles west of Vernal. The complaint details the failed delivery and names the involved parties and locations.
A reader reflects on names and meanings as she peruses the evening wedding notices in the Illustrated Bits. The line contrasts William and James as good and beloved while pondering what George may signify for the bride and groom.
Honry Taliaferro Jr of Sweetwater County sheepmen appeals the county board for a Green River wagon bridge below Sandy mouth. The Sweetwater Flock Masters Association and Rock Springs Grazing Association leaders are praised as strong county institutions with noted directors named.
Loulaville School District No 1 schedules a January 16 1909 vote at Alerton Schoolhouse to approve a $300 debt for district schools. Polls open 1 PM to 5 PM under Judge of Election John Horrocks and officers Mitchill Carlson. Dog tag sales planned by city, with fines for untagged dogs. Ice-cutting work begins January 20, Calder Bros ICH GO report.
Local ads list buyers for hogs hides pelts bees wax hay and grain at Vernal Trading Store. Promotes sales of ladies coats at cut prices and real estate and rental listings. Also notes ice delivery, farm sellouts near Vernal Utah, and irrigation stockholder meeting details.
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