COUNTY RIFLE TEAMS CLASH IN FOG SHOT AT VERNAL
The Vernal Gun Club challenged the County team in a 10 man rifle shoot at 200 yards. The County claimed victory 282 to 270 as fog hindered accuracy and tempers rose over the scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun Club
Les Ashton
Tieg
Ashton
dr.Jackson
Gillman
Abner Richens
Tom Smuin
Reeves Bird
Leslie Ashton
Walt McCoy
Tynne Ashton
Dnliman
John Odekirk
E A. Damnels
Dan H Hillman
Isaac Burton
Mark Bat
Chas Hirth
Bounty Notice From Wool Growers Association Uintah County
At the annual meeting on January 14 1907 the association ordered no bounty on coyotes and other varmints billed after February 1 1907 until further notice. Bounties will be paid on animals killed during January as per prior notice. H W Wooley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Grower's Association of
Uintah County
H. W. Woo.ey
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Safe for Children
A local advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe medicine for children. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and asserts no opium or harmful drugs. The ad notes it can be given to babies and adults and lists Walter Lloyd Drug Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lloyd Drug Co
Delayed Mails Isolated Vernal by Record Snow Blockade
Vernal lies 120 miles from major rail lines as Baxter pass snowed under with 25 feet of drifts. No mail since last Saturday night and several days more are expected. A Uintah Railway train from Dragon to Mack was stuck near the summit. two engines unable to move. Passengers include Captain Cooley and two company employees. two drummers John H Crane and F E West reached Vernal later. Despite efforts, crews cannot clear the track due to continuous storms. Residents accept the delay. some old residents recall winter of 1879 when mail service stopped longer.
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Baxter Pass
Umtah
Dragon
Mack
Captain Cooley
Uintah Railway Company
John H Crane
Provo
F. E West
Ogden
Vernal
McAndrews
Uintah Abstract Company Formed In Vernal
A new realty firm with $19,000 capitalization divided into 400 shares of 26 each was organized Thursday. Officers include Samuel R Bennion president Col FI Harmaton vice president Herbert Tyzack secretary Harden Bennion treasurer. Directors are C S Carter Si and W H Siddoway. Main office in Vernal to conduct real estate abstract loan commission promotion and insurance business and to operate before land offices.
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Samuel R Bennion
Col FI. Harmaton
Herbert Tyzack
Harden Bennion
C, S Carter
W. H. Siddoway
Vernal
United States
Uintah Abstract Company
Relief Society Contest Vote Tally for Ward
The undersigned certify the results of a relief society contest held January 11 1907 across wards including Mountain Dell Maeser Genea Vernal Naples and Jensen. Tallies reported show Vernal 2993 Maeser 2066 Mountain Dell 212 Genea 1990 Naples 1990 Jensen 166.
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Vernal
E W, Davia & Co
Mountain Dell
Maeser
Genea
Naples
Jensen
Clyde Fitche's Western Play Popular in 1903 Tour
One of Clyde Fitche's most successful plays performed in 1903 by S. Miller Kent. The western life tale depicts frontier characters and their daily struggles on stage.
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Clyde Fitche
S. Miller Kent
Fresh Cod Fish and Candy Bargains Headline Sale
The note advertises a broad goods sale at a general store with fresh foods like fish and canned items, plus dry goods, dress goods, blankets, shawls, and cheap prices. It promises a sack of candy for every dollar spent for ten days and touts heart and cost-conscious pricing.
County Board Revises State Road Route In 1907
The Ashley County commission on January 14 1907 voted to alter the state road path from Alfred Powell’s residence north to Perry Bingham and west to John N Davis corner then north to the Ashley Co op store and onward to various landmarks including the John Johnston planing mill corner with further routing to the Freestone corner and a northward segment toward Roosevelt. The route to be finally decided after inspection. The board also discussed funding before full survey, duties and pay of the county surveyor, and ordered placement of a new plat book and copies of Utah statutes. A stock inspector applicant was considered, the constable S W Rosa was approved, $20 monthly for sheriff horse feed set, and auditing measures for license payments were instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
John 8
John C. Bates
Warren FP. Billings
Warren I. Billings
Alfred Powell
Perry Bingham
John N. Davis
Ashley Co-op
Trence
A J. Johnston
Freestone
Salt Lake Base
Meridian
Roosevelt
Meeka
W. Rosa
South Ashley
Across Reservation Mail Route Upgrade Promoted for Vernal
Theodore urges restoration of a direct Vernal mail path via reservation routes claiming faster year round service. He compares Colton and Summit stations on the Rio Grande Western line, notes Vernal is 67 miles from Theodore, and urges a large petition to push the government to begin mail delivery changes.
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Coitor
Vernal Express
Vernal
Theodore
Uimtah
Summit
Colton
Rio Grand Western Ry
Raven Mining Cony
Indian Canyon
Ashley Valley
Lenal
Ashlie
Valley
Professor Cummings Addresses In Vernal Ward On Education
Professor Cummings spoke at the Vernal ward house last Sunday afternoon and evening on educational topics. He urged advancing the Uintah Stake Academy so pupils could receive more schooling at home and stay under parental guidance. He argued it is cheaper to bring competent teachers locally than to finance dozens of students away from home each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Vernal Ward House
Uintah Stake Academy
The Price of Peace and Skin Remedy In Ad Notice
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a cure for skin diseases causing itching and smarting. The notice promises relief in minutes and lists price at 26 cents with Walter Lloyd Drug Company as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
Whiterocks Indian Agent Pushes Liquor Crackdown and Fair Plans
Captain C. G Hall acting Indian agent at Whiterocks urged stopping liquor traffic aimed at Utes and urged radical action to curb bootlegging. He also promoted an industrial fair for the Ute nation with competitive exhibits and traditional crafts, and noted plans for canal work and Ute relocation to the Uintah reservation next spring.
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C. G Hall
Whiterocks
George Malanron
Salt Lake City
Denver
White River
Fort Meade
Untah Reservation
For Sale Two Bridle Horses For Work Or Ride
Two mares offered for sale or trade for hay or grain. A three year old mare and a five year old mare both trained to drive and ride. Inquire with F C Lacking.
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F. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Warriors
W. J. Jackson
Lynne Ashton
Hirth
Herman Miller
Ketter
Les
Tom
Eh Lee
Vernal Central School
Gun Club
Kansas
Dillman
Capt. Hall
Hil
Lester
Bank of Vernal
Chamberlain’s
Vernat
Pasa
Relief Society
Commissioner’s Proceedings
David Smuin
Peter Stanson
Kelly & Company
George Malanaca
James O'Neil
T. W. O'Donnell
J. A. Wilson
Malanson
John Duncen
John Duncan
Peachinquitz
Larsen
Justice of the Peace
Chariie Mack
Veritas
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