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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
3
Charles Crouse itinerated through twelve towns this week, visiting local communities and meeting residents to discuss regional concerns and gain feedback on current initiatives. He emphasized listening to varied perspectives and gathering data for forthcoming decisions.
A brief notice records activity at Beers Store involving the purchase of bites and pelts. Details are limited but indicate ongoing commercial exchanges and inventory handling within the establishment.
Harmston travels to White River for bone survey work for the Gilson Ta company. The Social Hull announces that no one under 15 years of age may attend the masquerade on January 80th.
Property listing notes a Lot on Third West Street with water access and strong appeal for a residence. Indicates favorable location and water-related benefits, suggesting inquiries for more details and viewing arrangements.
Readable parts suggest a plan to meet next week with potential multiple parties. Details on people, place, or purpose are missing, making the event uncertain and context unclear.
Tor Sare Parm of 160 acres situated at the mouth of Ashley Carson. All machinery goes with farm. Also a house and city lot adjoining pen site tabernacle. For further particulars inquire of A Mitchell, I de.
Social Hall announces a Miswerade Bristote event with day and night sessions on the 30th. No one under fifteen will be admitted to mash.
A query debates whether merchants should stockpile several carloads of flour to meet demand during the winter of 1903 and whether local wheat availability suffices at home. The issue hinges on securing adequate grain and preventing shortages for residents.
Fragment mentions Wra Charles Getwsts dast Dridoy purchasing stock and future management of a restaurant and hotel business. It references Chinhoms, a brother, and concerns about drinking raw water and disease. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear names.
A complaint was sworn last Sunday alleging profanity and vulgar language at a social gathering hosted by Mrs Taylor. The accused, Boyd Dugman, faces ten days in jail as attendees disputed the indecent behavior and proper discipline.
A small roof fire at the residence of Bfts Clary Baton caused a minor hole and little damage. Sparks from a stove pipe are thought to have started the blaze. Mrs Birton recently bought the place, formerly owned by W. L. Burton on West Jet South Street.
The remains of Major Robert P. Wanwright of the Fifth Cavalry, who died of heat disease at Manida, were burned at the Arbogates National cemetery with military honors. An escort from the Seeand cavalry and a post band attended. Wanwright, known in Vernal as Comandos officer, had his regiment ordered to the Philippines last spring.
A short notice notes ice from Calder’s pond for a Masquerade, a baby born January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Emert, and reports an epidemic of scarlet fever and smallpox across the state. It mentions Martin Atwood’s leg injury from a boree, a German measles quarantine in the Pops family, and a Lis buried funeral for a child at Lisbon from scarlet fever.
The reader asks for an explanation of why illnesses spread in the valley. The inquiry seeks causes and a clear causal account, aiming to understand transmission pathways and public health factors behind the diseases reported.
A local theater production titled Driven to the Wall showcases fresh costumes and a lively performance. The company reports a rousing reception and optimism for future shows despite production challenges.
From Taylor mountain a red yearling heifer and a two year old red heifer branded A on left mil a crop and slip in left ear sent to Alma Laylor 42t
Ancessor I, Zach and Sheff Preece plan to move to White River this week to gather straggling flocks and place them on the assessment roll. They expect to be away about ten days.
Senator Rawls presented a senate petition from Uintah County citizens urging Congress to enact legislation opening entry to Gilsonite lands of the Uinta Basin Uncompahgre reservation.
The Routt County Courier notes 3 Vs Filia returned from weursesing tp in Hrown''a Path. A line was laid for the wrigating canal project of the Routt County Land and ding ition company. The aim is to create a big canal from Gren river about thirty miles long to irrigate more than 25 000 acres of land.
After a two year absence Aliss Anna Bassett returns and visits Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wainey at Cedarien. Bassett traveled widely before coming back and will be met by her brother at Kaake River before returning to her old home via Brown's Bark.
Fragmentary report mentions Andrew Whitlock with a jib and a sale attempt involving Ashley valley residents. It cites sums like 1000 700 and 300, with references to horses and mules and concerns over selling or breaking them, but details are garbled and unclear.
The Tribune lauds Senator Hardin Bennison as a father of the Senate while noting his narrow path to a third term. The piece mentions his focus on legislation to redraw county boundaries to match geography and recalls his role in the McCune fight during ordinary political battles.
Masks for the masquerade ball are available at storca locations, offering attendees a chance to complete their costume with themed face coverings. Multiple storefronts carry a range of designs suitable for the event.
Fragmentary note cites Beers Store in Denver selling flour fresh oranges and lemons amid dry goods shortages and price tensions. No clear dates or quantities available.
The Vernal MIA promises weekend performances Saturday and Monday. Community members are urged to attend and support the local arts event featuring the MIA Theatre.
Returner mad word to J. M. Alred of Naples. Tily Snyder, visiting, claimed 30 wolves at the Keystone ranch and 70 wolves across Loutt and Mo Blanco counties in five months while based at the K-T ranch near Dry Dork.
Fifteen members answered roll call with quotations from Franklin. U S History lessons were read and reviewed. Members discussed Washington and Tay View magazine. Mrs Johnson gave the White House occupants, Mrs Dillman spoke on government buildings. Mrs Belcher performed The Star Spangled Banner on piano. Adjourned to meet with Mrs Taylor January 20 1903.
Regular session discusses feeding quarantined poor and funding split with county. Treasurer reports December balance of 902.17. rent claim by Mrs Workman rejected as not a city prayer change. A joint meeting with County Commissioners planned to address relief and funding.
Public notice states the dog tax is due by February 1 in Vernal City. Dogs running at large whose tax is unpaid will be killed after that date, per city marshal and Vernal City.
The Peoples Cream Separator by Peoples Supply Co of Kansas City Missouri is pitched as a time and labor saver costing far less than 70 to 100 dollars. It requires no engine or extra machinery and is praised as simple to clean strong and reliable. WM Carroll is the Uintah County Utah agent inviting inquiries and promises a demo.
The passage discusses Richard Jisquil as a pseudonym for Prof Richard HW Wilson of the University of Virginia, mentions poets memorizing lines, and notes Gibbon’s decades of work on Decline and Fall. It covers an English publisher planning a five volume edition at three guineas each, and notes literary quarrels over terms like literary ping pong. It also references Denmark naming George Traaves as professor, Alfred Austin’s bar career and publications, and other literary accolades and figures across England, France, and oscillating dates.
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