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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
3
Preparations are under way for a masquerade ball at the Opera House next Wednesday night February 4. Stan Ashton and Jean Damiels are back from Salt Lake City and report steady rain in the city.
Residents report about half of the valley's public highways are slick with ice as water flooding leaves surfaces glazed and hazardous for travel. Officials warn drivers to proceed with caution and await repairs.
A notice seeking a lady for cook and household work at White Lochs offers 150 a week and requests responses to this office. Applicants should Apply by sending details to the address provided.
Ward Pack reports from the strip that the Neilson case will affect operations as output from Gil Somite is expected to exceed 400 tons this month.
In Salt Lake and throughout Idaho and Oregon a heavy chinook wind last week warmed snow cover then rain caused floods. Officials warn rising water levels threaten homes and roads as communities assess damage and prepare for flood responses.
A 160 acre farm at the mouth of Ashley Canyon is offered with all machinery included. The sale also includes one house and a city lot adjoining a new stake tabernacle. For details contact A Mitchell.
Cal Henty appeared before Justice Wilson on a charge of disturbing the peace sworn by Mrs. Deming. He was found guilty and the sentence suspended contingent on good behavior.
Bert Hardy and Clara Griffin were married Monday evening at 5 o'clock at the bride’s parents' home in West Vernal. The Lapress extends best wishes for a long and happy married life.
Papers across the state note rising contagious illnesses. Heber reports German measles, Sevier and Sanpete counties face a scarlet fever epidemic, and other valleys report various outbreaks.
John Glenn travels along the White River this week in business tied to a dam and canal project. The company asserts a strong proposition and plans a route aligned with the Moffat road, heading south near Blue Mountain.
John Caldwell travels home from the northern part of the state after working for John Reider for a year. Reider sold a 300 head herd of sheep to Mr. Houtz of Idaho and Caldwell accompanied the herd to its destination.
John T. Rasmussen pondered the rainy Tuesday from his Jensen home as his family faced a three week quarantine for scarlet fever. Only one child was infected and Rasmussen isolated the contagion himself to prevent spread, urging others to follow this example to eradicate the illness.
Dr Buchtel has been laid up with rheumatism and overwork for two days. He reports a flood of sickness and says he has offered a Denver physician, a former roommate, a partnership. He has not heard back and remains unsure if the man will join.
Yesterday Joseph Petronnet and John Pope started toward Vice to catch the train for Denver. Petronnet, ill for weeks, follows Dr Buchtel recommendation to enter a Denver hospital for treatment. Pope accompanies him and may remain a few weeks. Petronnet is a longtime Vernal public spirited citizen with many friends hoping for his recovery.
Fresh salmon at Peeples Meat Market and social notes include W and B Tenorock visiting from Tort with YVarnal trends. Hi Netter and T Holohan of Vt Duchesne inducted at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday. Thaice harvest near completion despite rough weather. Masquerade Ball patrons urged to attend with prizes for best costumes.
US Marshal Ben Heywood Deputy US Attorney Vonel Cherrington and Myton’s chief clerk Mr. Maller visited Vernal this week to discuss regional matters.
BL Alexander and Wm Grenn aldi bought the Lon Mitchel ranch in Ashley canyon for 1200 dollars. About 400 dollars worth of machinery accompanies the ranch transfer.
A pleasant surprise gathering occurred Tuesday night as friends joined Mr and Mrs G Ii Adans to celebrate an evening with James and Mae in attendance.
From Taylor mountain a red yearling heifer and a one year old red heifer branded A T on left ribs crop and slip in left ear. Send word to Alina Laylor. £ 2t.
The First National Bank begins 1902 with strong business, delivering a nine percent dividend on its capital stock of fifty thousand dollars and proving a great benefit to the town.
A plan proposes damming and diverting the waters of Green River at the canyon mouth to irrigate land along the river. The idea suggests blasting away rocky cliffs to allow an easier construction path for the diversion works.
County health officer notes scarlet fever appears to be dying out as eight quarantine flags remain. In town only six flags stay up, with two slated for removal today, indicating the illness decline continues.
Moisture from rain and snow soaked the thawed ground while heavy snowfall piled up in the hills. The piece warns that quarantined dogs and cats can spread germs by lying near food and visiting neighbors, urging owners to keep pets tied up or indoors during quarantine.
Vivan Wimmer, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wimmer, died Monday night from scarlet fever. A quarantine was imposed on the Upward residence where the Wimmers were staying after a doctor was called last Thursday. The child was described as bright and pretty and her loss deeply felt. remains were buried Tuesday night under the contagious disease mortality rule.
A note suggests that a bit of cleaning in the back yard and nearby sea area would improve appearance, implying some minor improvement effort.
Roeloita was a passenger on the stage Tuesday night and has been in Salt Lake City several months. Our Buenavista Correspondent reports the arrival of a baby boy at Rex Mitehil's home last Sunday afternoon. Misses Tally Vernon and Jane Myers traveled from White Mocks at the start of the week to attend the masquerade. Cleanup your yard and secure water to aid in stopping the spread.
Mr Dent stenographer for the gilsonite company will depart soon for Salt Lake where he had before coming to Vernal accepted a position to begin work February 1. Mr D Hayden associated with George Billings and others in warble quarries of Amery county is in Vernal with several loads of the product and will open an office soon for cutting monuments and tombstones for the Vernal trade.
The writer notes a good house Saturday and a fair Monday, with a surplus after all expenses for the MoT.A. The performance 13 shi to be very good, though parts were uneven in performance and commitment.
Citizens are urged to send items of local or social interest to the Express office by mail or card. The paper seeks reader contributions and notes many items of public interest are often overlooked. Please tell the printer about any item that may inform or entertain readers.
Will Luck aged 19 son of ITuber Luck who lived two miles north of Vernal died after a dance Friday night and illness Sunday morning with lockjaw and pneumonia. He was industrious and well liked, raised in Vernal.
The Social Hall masquerade attracted a sparse audience of about 63 in total with many staying home due to illness. Judges Miss Hillman Miss Ashton and Miss Preece selected winners led by Miss Lifie Johnson as the prettiest in a varied mix of clown, jockey, sailor and other costumes.
Creamery records show December milk receipts totaling 4 643 pounds with 2 616 pounds from T J Caldwell Jr and 2 433 pounds of butter produced. Butter test highs reach 68 percent for Emily Bowden G2 and 66 percent for M M Datty. A butter surplus exists, cheese production from Mer Lord will begin, and by mid March new cheese should reach the market as milk supply rises to 3 700 pounds every other day.
The article outlines various walking styles from quick toe walking to slow measured steps. It links gait to personality traits such as energy, curiosity, contemplation, or obstinacy, noting folded toes for distraction and slinking steps for revengeful intent.
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