Local and Personal Event Dates Given for January and February
Note mentions a Cuban Spy reference on January 3 and February 2. A masquerade birthday night is planned January 30 at the Social Hall as part of local notices.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
3
Calder Bros pond hosts Dutchman in Cubano Spy show
President S. R Bennion left for Salt Lake yesterday morning. Masks for the Masquerade Ball are available at local stores. Art Rich has been under the dos tora care the past week. Puegmouia is the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R Bennion
Salt Lake
Art Rich
Dostora
Puegmouia
Actors join to mount play with Daniels in Salt Lake
Jean Daniels began travel to Salt Lake yesterday morning with R. Beaman and Stan Ashton. Mr. Dewkes holds the leading male role in Driven to the Wall, a play by the dramatic business’s veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Daniels
Salt Lake
R. Beaman
Stan Ashton
Mr. Dewkes
Bishop Billings Goes to Metropolis on Business
Mrs Don B Colton accompanies Bishop Billings to the city while Mr Colton joins him later. A fine residence on Third West Street with good location and water right is offered for inquiry at this office for price and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Billings
Jensen
Metropolia
Don B Colton
Bin
Mr Colton
City
Cuba Beat Personator at the Masquerade Ball
A Cuban Spy section notes a beat personator in the galley for the Tittle Cuba feature. Citizens are asked about costumes for the Masquerade Ball on Friday night January 10 at the Social Hall. Scarlet fever has appeared in two other county families but there has been only one local case in town for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle
Cuba
Stan Ashton Trips to Salt Lake City for Ashley Co op
Stan Ashton travels to Salt Lake City to purchase goods for the Ashley Co op. He handles all spring and summer buying for the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Ashton
Salt Lake City
Ashley Co Op
Stan
Calder Bros Ice at Vernal Mest Market Thaws Soon
Calder Bros present a clear twenty inch slab of ice for the Vernal Mest Market praised for its quality. The thick ice block stands ready for display and potential sale at the seasonal venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder Bros
Diphtheria Cases Waning As Two Patients Improve
Up to date there has been no new cases of diphtheria only the first two Frances Howard and Monte Anderson and they are rapidly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Howard
Monte Anderson
Theatre draws crowds as Uintah County gains recognition
The article notes strong theatre interest with a message urging attendance for a Saturday evening show. It also reports Colton securing AL. A. Ross as Assistant Sergeant at Arms in the House, marking Uintah County’s recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Colton
AL. A. Ross
Atims
School Opens After Short Vacation Amid Scarlet Fever Fear
School opened Monday after a three week vacation with fair attendance. Some children were kept out of class due to fear of scarlet fever.
Local Ada Firmbacks Back Play Driven to the Wall
Ada investors Johnson Gardner Jowhes Brdensen and Leon Pack pledge backing to ensure the success of the stage production Driven to the Wall at the town venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada KR. Johnson
Gardner Jowhes
Brdensen
Leon Pack
Blizzard Passes Around northern storm swirls past region
A week of heavy snow and blizzard conditions affected the northern states but the storm moved around this area as is typical for storms, leaving the state largely unscathed.
Freestone Family Arrives in Safford for Winter Visit
Mr James Freestone and his daughter, a brother and a niece of George Trea stone, from Safford Arizona, arrived a few days ago for a winter visit and will stay all season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freestone
George Treastone
Safford
Arizona
Whalen of Pain Lion Stock Co Sheds Snow Claim
WT Whalen manager of the Pain Lion Stock company says there is no more snow on Diamond mountain than here in the valley. He notes 13 in town attending to business interests and 14 there is no excess snow to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WT. Whalen
Pain Lion Stock Company
Diamond Mountain
George Young Returns to Wyoming Sheep Herd
George Young resumed tending his sheep in Wyoming after a period at home. He will not return until he disposes of his flock, a likely event in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Wyoming
Tfe
Uintah County Schools Net State Aid Discrepancy
Uintah county schools received 7,263 from the State school fund after paying 3,393 in State school tax last year, a net excess of 3,870. The figures show the state contributed more than local tax payments, highlighting a funding balance in favor of the county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Appointment Move for Uintah Agency Post
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster Kk 5 Collett of Ver nal recommended by Congressman Sutherland to be appointed Indian Agent at Uintah replacing Myton, whose term expires in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmater
Kk 5
Collett
Vernal
Washington Dispatch
News
Sutherland
Uintah
Plue
Myton
Sate-farm for sale near Ashley canyon with improvements
160 acre state farm at the mouth of Ashley canyon includes all machinery and a house with adjoining city lot. For details contact A Mitchell at 15t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Canyon
New Stake Tabernacle
Mitchell
Uintah County Apportions State Funds Per Capita Totals
County Treasurer Digis reports state apportionment for Uintah County totaling 5837 70 dollars about 319 per capita. County Superintendent adds 50 cents per capita, with 369 dollars per capita now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digis
Uintah County
Stay Extends Life of Wyoming Murderer Tomorn
Last Friday was the execution date set by the district court for Tomorn the Wyoming wholesale murderer, but a Supreme Court stay prolongs his life indefinitely. He has been in jail one year on Monday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Tomorn
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Vernal Ward Seeks Attendance for Play Driven to the Wall
Citizens are urged to attend the Vernal M. S. A. Ward Amusement Committee produced play Driven to the Wall on Saturday and Monday January 24th and 26th. An advertisement warns against impure water and promotes Puritan Distilled Water as pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Ward
Vernal M. S. A
Ward
Installation of officers by Modern Woodmen at Odd Fellows Hall
Modern Woodmen of America held an installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday night. New officers include John Pope Consul E W Davis Adviser A Barnden Clerk Will Bennett Banker Al Kane Escort FYBP Clark Sentry Dr Rose Physician OG and Fredrickson Watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John Pope
E W. Davis
A Barnden
Will Bennett
al Kane
Clark
Dr. Rose
Fredrickson
Smallpox case prompts quarantine after outbreak
Frank Smith, a young man, arrived and appeared fine but woke next day with a smallpox breakout. He is quarantined and one of Hatch's workers who shared a bed that night is now under surveillance, indicating a local health concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Hatch
Surprise Birthday at Relief Society Meeting
The Relief Society gathered Monday night to surprise member Mrs David Holdaway on her 73rd birthday. She has long been active in the group and esteemed by fellow workers. She received several tokens of remembrance and a nice lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srcety
David Holdaway
Holdaway
Relief Society
Vernal Express Opens 11th Year as Ashley County Prospects Rise
The Vernal Express, Utah, celebrates eleven years of publication and looks to a bright future with editor Hillman noting past achievements and strong prospects in Ashley country. A substantial bank balance is cited as a sign of solid footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Dale
Vernal Express
Utah
Hillman
Wdal
Ashley Country
Program for Teachers Meeting January 24 1903
Afternoon session features Contralto solo by Mrs. Kate Calder and a paper on common errors in Haglieh by Van Duiyne Doty. Discussion on school law by Joseph Murray and current events presented by Mary DeDriez with a duet by Ashley Bartlett and J. P. Rudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Calder
van Duiyne Doty
Joseph Murray
Mary DeDriez
Ashley Bartlett
J. P. Rudy
Notice of Sale of Two Horses by McCoxere
The owner offers for sale a yellow mare branded on the left thigh and a bay mare with a blocked brand on the right shoulder. The animals will be sold January 22 at 12 o'clock at the seller's corral, with damages paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaaboye
My Corrall
T Press
Dog Tax Due in Vernal City for 1903 February Deadline
Nofica reports the 1903 Vernal City dog tax is due by February. Dogs at large with unpaid tax will be killed after the deadline. City Marshal Frep Woop issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Frep Woop
Masquerade Ball and New Baby Reported
Friday night January 30th hosts a Masquerade Ball at Social Hall with masks sold at local stores. A Cuban Spy note mentions frescone priced for admittance. Mr and Mrs Bart Mowrey welcomed a baby girl with two teeth at birth, an unusual detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Mowrey
Sheep Herders Report Fair Flocks Amid Cold Weather
In the bad lands flocks are holding, thanks to steady cold that keeps snow on the ground. The notice mentions Meadows & Trim expanding with ready made clothing and a search for a competent elderly housekeeper with good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trim
Salt Lake
Meadows & Trim
Goos
Lana
Ashley Co-op Enlarges Wagon Sheds for Lowe Company
The Ashley Co-op began enlarging the George A Lowe Company wagon sheds. The sheds will be extended to double current width and completely enclosed for secure storage and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Co-op
George A Lowe Company
Wootton Resigns as Heber School Trustee
Wm. T. Wootton who teaches in Vernal this year tendered his resignation as school trustee of the Heber school district. His resignation was accepted and Mayor James W. Clyde was appointed to fill the vacancy. Clyde brings long trusteeship experience and a strong record to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Wootton
St Vernal
Heber
James WW. Clyde
Clyde
Wasatch Wave
Thalia Ladies' Meeting Notes January 1903
The Thalia ladies met with Mrs Leslie Ashton on January 15 1903 to pursue the usual course of study. Mrs Burton presented Patrick Henry's speech and Mrs Dillman shared sketches from Washingtons farewell address. A Jesson review was given by Mrs Dan Thlian. They adjourned to meet with Mrs Cora Johner on January 22 1903 at 2 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Ashton
Burton
Patrick Henry
Dillman Paso
Washington
Jesson
Dan Thlian
Cora Johner
Welock GH
Bibible Parody of Creation and Newspaper Subscriptions
An odd satirical passage traces creation from heavens to a liberal advertiser and a home paper dissenter. It jokes about a man who reads the paper but does not pay and another who marks his paper as refused with the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
Crenata
Card of Thanks from Ain and Murs Warn Waite
The Waite family thanks friends for help during six weeks of scarlet fever quarantine and the death of their little daughter. They acknowledge neighbors and friends for their support through the ordeal and send their deepest gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Murs
Waite
Fragmentary plea seeks stock owners to notify Lodermyned
A damaged notice asks anyone with stock in fields branded with euher oragy to inform the Lodermyned. The owner will receive their 18 shillings and any overdue items. The fragment ends without full clarity.
Death, births, and injuries shared in frontier notes
The piece records the death of Bishop John Watkins of Midway at age 68 and mentions his sons Crank Arthur and Edward Watkins, with Arthur expected back soon. It notes Robert Marshall’s family welcoming a first son, and Ed Cariol’s horse incident injuring him, causing bed rest and a swollen leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Alonday
Mommog
Lia
Lad
Hin
Afr
Cariol
Ile
Ilas
Deseret
John Watkins
Midway
Crank
Arthur
Edward Watkins
Meadway
Dee
Arthur Watkins
For Sale 160 Acres Near Town With Improvements
Land auction notice offers 160 acres on Ashley east of town with house barn corrals and good water right. Fence and 150 tons of hay included with household goods and other outbuildings. seller Geo Deaverr lists option details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Eo's
Boure
Deaverr
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