This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 51 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
6
Notice states second class mailing matter at Vernal Utah under March 3 1879 act of Congress with 2 50 payment in advance.
Advertising rates outline charges for display ads up to 1000 inches at 36 cents per inch over 100, 30 cents for additional inches. Non contracted display ads 60 cents per inch. Local business notices priced by type and size. hate or wanted notices charged ten cents per line per insertion with no notices under 26 cents per issue. Legal notices ten cents per line per insertion. water notices at $16 per line. final proof notices $12 per line. contest notices ten cents per line per insertion.
A report notes Joseph B Murray of Whiteroicks was a Vernal vialtur on Tuesday.
Mayor George II Crukshank travels on crutches due to a foot injury. The Woodmen of the World plan their regular monthly social this Friday evening at the 10.0 F hall.
J. H. Coltharp and his wife travelled to Myton on Thursday. Coltharp will take part in a meeting of the directory of the Myton State Bank.
Howard Woolley, a clerk at the AK Mercantile company, is described as being at his home during a trying period as he endures a difficult situation.
Bert Atwood of Hanna is visiting to be by the bedside of his mother Mrs. C. I. Atwood Sr who is reported in a quite fit condition at her home.
Mr and Mrs Archie Johnson announce the arrival of a fine baby boy at their home on Sunday January 22.
Professor William F Hanson has prepared special music for the regular monthly Priesthood and officers meeting next Sunday.
The Vernal First ward chair plans a concert at the ward house this evening to raise proceeds for purchasing music for the chair. The event aims to support the local music program and enhancing the ward’s cultural offerings.
Verdin Johnson left last Saturday for Salt Lake City and will soon depart for the Northwestern States to fulfill a church mission.
Former mayor TD Folton is unable to leave his room due to sciatica and rheumatia with little improvement shown so far, neighbors report no respite in his condition.
Adelbert Calton Sr shows improvement after a week of illness. Mrs Calton also improving. Their daughter Mrs La Mar Samuel is caring for them.
EH Smith of Lapoint filed notice before Regulator Albert Halen at the U S Land Office of his intention to make final proof on his homestead in that section.
Miss Jennie Hanson is appointed a deputy in the county recorder’s office. The position comes as the recorder’s office faces heavy workload due to numerous proofs of labor filings.
Artist Ernest Untermay, famed for his landscape paintings of Jones' hole area, dispatches sea Sons' greetings from Santa Rosa California where he currently resides.
Mrs Joseph Campbell, confined to bed for three weeks, shows slow improvement. Mrs Sherman Doman from Brush Creek visits to care for her mother during illness.
Seth Perry, our local tailor, will move his shop to the brick building now occupied by LN Meredith. The Perry shop will vacate the premises, which will be occupied by the Variety 5 and 10 Cent Store.
The Commercial club invites the public to a Saturday night event at the assembly hall featuring special entertainment and a supper served at midnight.
Willis Black of Dry Fork sustained a painful injury while attempting to extract a bullet from a 22 caliber gun. The ball entered the elbow and lodged in the upper arm tendons.
Last week Mrs Charles Schaefer yeyer received the sad news that Mrs Bert Butler, a former resident of Gimes Ward, died on January 6 in Farmington New Mexico. The cause of death was a bloody blot on the rain.
Old settlers recall no memory of such cold as the thermometer stayed exceptionally low this time of year. By Thursday the weather moderated and streets and roads grew somewhat muddy in the afternoon.
A light comedy drama The Private Secretary is staged at the Vogue with performances on February 4 and February 6. Local cast members bring lively wit and charming mishaps to the seaside town setting.
Mrs W lL Whitlock of Leeton arrived Wednesday returning in the evening. Bishop Joseph Horrocks of Bennett was in town as a business visitor on the same day and left later that day.
Reporter Mr Bennett notes that a business visitor, David Ro Anderson, arrived Wednesday. The report from Mr Androews mentions the weather remaining largely unchanged and hints at follow up on the visit.
Attorney M I Pope wag appeared Thursday from Du Cheane for Emery Caldwell in the case before Justice H I Walter Woolley.
Register Albert Halen of the Ver nal US Land office issued several oil and gas prospecting permits last week. Cyprus W Appleby of Houlder Utah received 640 acres in township 68 range 20E. Anne Whitmore of Price Utah received 26560 acres in township 148 range 18E. Louis B MecConrick of Salt Lake City Utah received 2400 acres in township 1388 range 20E. William O M Anderson of Vernal Utah received 2294 acres in township 68 range 20E.
At the annual stockholders meeting held in Myton Vernal men were elected as directors: W H Coltharp JH Steader George E Adams W L Johnson Abner Emert and Walter Me. Officers elected include W H Coltharp president J H Steader vice president George E Adams secretary D L Dur t treasurer and J J Johnson consulting engineer The firm has installed sights in Neola and plans to connect Duchesne City in spring.
On a frigid evening a large crowd watched UA defeat W O W in two junior and senior clashes. The first game ended 46 to 38 with W O W leading briefly before UA pulled away. The second game saw UA win despite W O W injuries as Larson replaced Coupe in the second half.
Emery Caldwell of Lapoint was bound over to the March term of district court after a hearing before Justice H Walter Woolley on a grand larceny of sheep charge. William Murray testified as the complaining witness. defense by M B Pope. prosecutors Charles DeMolly and Thomas W O'Donnell. Bond posted by Caldwell.
Owen Hamaker was injured in Walter Collyer coal mine Brush Creek when a rock fell one hour after he began work. A rock release from a temporary prop toppled and struck him, breaking his arm. It is understood there is no compensation in insurance carried.
A municipal oil well in Long Beach, seen as a tax er adicator, produced 400 barrels daily. The city owns 40 percent with a private company holding 60 percent. The city recently sold 16 600 barrels at 121 dollars per barrel.
A Mt Sterling Illinois barber named M A Wallace was fined 50 dollars for taking a newspaper from the post office box beside his shop. He admitted taking the paper during the world series to keep customers posted, adding he would subscribe in the future, noting it is cheaper in the end.
The US Bureau of Mines reports the world’s largest gas field near Monroe Louisiana, spanning over 135000 acres with an estimated 32 cubic miles of gas. At 200 million cubic feet daily, the reservoir would supply five leading southern cities for 32 years.
A Country Gentleman excerpt shows a husband and wife arguing about taking a son to the doctor. The wife complains the boy’s leg was dressed incorrectly after washing the wrong leg when removing a stocking at the physician’s office.
The scene describes a crowded room as Wille enters and everyone rises for a communal sing along. Willie slides into the best seat, prompting attention as the group begins to sing America.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates February 4 and 6 and a sewing activity. Likely a small community notice about sewing buttons. No clear names, places, or organizations readable.
People arriving and leaving Vernal include Mrs Spraberry Mrs Oaks and I W Emery from Dragon Nick Pappas Writsas and Max Sarinas visiting from Watson Frank Watkin Don Roberto and Duane Watkin work in Donanza for Utah Gilsonita Co Verdin Johnson heads to Mack Colorado and Salt Lake City Juan Mauz travels to New Mexico Alta Duvall departs for Dragon Harold Workman visits Vernal and returns Gurr and McAndrews return from White River with 68000 pounds of ice stored in local ice houses from McAndrews lake the ice is clear and will aid summer visitors at White River.
Mrs Byron Thomas hosted the Current Topics club with a program directed by Mrs Bryant Stringham and Mrs J F Chapman. The vibrant theme Famous Artists featured living pictures of Mona Lisa Da Vinci Sistine Madonna and other works with members posing as figures and including notes on Rosa Bonheur Millet and Millais. A musical interlude followed with Loch Lomond Ave Maria and a bell solo as Kenneth Thomas age six performed step dancing before an elaborate dinner.
Miss Edith Lawrence hosted the Bachelor Girls club with a Greek art lesson on Grecian masterpieces and histories of Pericles The Three Fates The Discus Thrower Hermes Venus of Melos and The Winged Victory of Samothrace were discussed The session included readings and Greek letters and ended too soon. Mrs M Logan led the lesson in inspiration and guests enjoyed quotations and readings.
The Current Topics club held its annual party at Mr and Mrs Charles Hatch's home with an evening of five hundred. Prize winners were Mr and Mrs Karl Tenny. A sumptuous midnight lunch followed as guests including Mr and Mrs E A Manker and many others.
Mr and Mrs Floyd F Hume and Mr and Mrs Archie V Lewis entertained guests Saturday evening at the Hume residence. Progressive high five proved the highlight, and at midnight an oyster supper was served. A variety of musical numbers completed the evening.
Miss Patsy Mease daughter of Mrs. Sarah D Mease now of Sunnyside was named leader of the Sunnyside orchestra. A former pupil of Prof William F Hangon she plans to travel to New York soon to continue her studies.
Isobel or The Trails End adapts Curwood's novel with Hotee Peters and Jane Novak at the Vogue Theatre on Tuesday January 31. The story follows Royal Northwest Mounted Police Sergeant Nam McVeigh torn between two men and a wife in the frozen north in a dramatic romance and action-filled drama.
The Vogue screens the comedy drama Private Secretary on February 4 and 6. The story follows a secretary whose witty misadventures drive workplace chaos and romantic sparks in a brisk stage copy.
The Ladies’ Aid gathered at Mrs C E Hemstreet’s home last week for a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Hemstreet served a lovely lunch to attendees.
News from Roosevelt and Vernal includes sick lists, a funeral for William O’Neil, and visits by residents. Smallpox concerns rise as Heber Timothy suffers a dangerous case. Debates at a school show favor education over wealth.
Postmaster E J Young Jr reports Treasury Saving certificates are selling fast with $86.30 in certificates purchased since last October. Nine buyers hold 18 of the $25 certificates and 6 of the $100 certificates, maturing at $1 050 in 5 years at 4 percent semi annually. An additional $42 in one dollar stamps is noted, with conversions allowed after saving $20.
Mrs David Karren reporter Ed Gray and family avoided injury when an overturned car slid into a ten foot ditch on the Jensen route from the Gray coal mine. Frank Peters butchered a 625 pound hog. Little Frank Noel, five, is ill with pneumonia. Merrill Karren and Naples family visit Mrs Jane Beddo. Weather turns cold prompting talk of relief as Mr Lafe Richardson awaits word from his sister.
The dialogue notes a caller asking about the mother’s return time and Bill reporting she will be back as soon as the other person leaves. The exchange captures a domestic moment with no clear public event or identifiable organizations.
Fragment from the Vogue page notes sewing tips and fashion column dated February 4 and 6. The item references button sewing guidance and page placement without additional details or images.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.