Carrying gun case of Art Rich goes to district court
Art Rich fined $15 in city court for carrying a gun after an opera house dance. He appealed to the district court claiming unfair trial. Witness Verne Workman testified Rich drew a pistol at Bon Ton restaurant but others did not see a gun. Defense sought jury and venue changes. city attorney O'Donnell noted new law on gun custody.
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Art Rich
Nebeker
District Court
J. H. Reader
Geo. E. Adama
Verne Workman
Rich
Guy Samuels
Linn McClelland
Pope & Henson
Workman
T’he
Pope
T. W. O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Justice of the Peace
Notable guests recall Prophet Joseph Smith at Youngs residence
At a Saturday afternoon gathering at F M Young and wife many elite guests recalled the Prophet Joseph Smith. Attendees included Harley Mowrey and wife Alma Taylor and wife Matthew Caldwell Mrs Alice Bascomb Mrs Almira Duke Dr Hullinger Mrs Dennis Winn Mrs Amanda McCarrell. Joseph Smith was killed in the Carthage jail on June 27 1844.
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F. M. Young
Joseph Smith
Harley Mowrey
Alma Taylor
Matthew Caldwell
Alice Bascomb
Almira Duke
Hullinger
Dennis Winn
Amanda McCarrell
Carthage
Mrs DC W Lloyd And Miss Shaw Plan Sun Dance Visit
Mrs DC W Lloyd and Miss Shaw left on Wednesday for points on the reservation to witness the Sun dance at Whiterecka.
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DC. W. Lloyd
Miss Shaw
Whiterecka
Patriotic Ceremony Details Include Speakers and Choir
A list outlines participants for a ceremonial program with master of ceremonies chaplain selection and various roles. Notables include Mr Charles DeMoisy Rev Ludwig Thompson Prof Peter Hanson Prof H P Moore Miss Clara Speirs and Mr William H Smart, with a chorus of 50 children.
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Charles DeMoisy
William H Smart
Peter Hanson
Clara Speirs
H. P. Moore
Ludwig Thompson
Mississippi River Town Fair Day Announces Races and Prizes
The event offers foot races from 100 yards to 4 miles and field events like high jump broad jump and pole vault. A relay for married and single men, tug of war, sack race and girls under 12 are listed with prizes. Baseball, horse racing, riding and lawn tennis follow with cash awards and a grand firework display at 9 pm. Admission fees apply for some events and meals are provided at a large lunch stand.
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Dee
Mississippi River & Overland
Rondhe
Special Prizes Announced for Uintah County Event
The list highlights prizes for a county competition including Most Popular Lady Handsome pair Slippers Homeliest Man Best Stallion in Uintah County with 1st prize cash $3 2nd prize diplomas Best two year old Horse 1st prize $5 and Best Fourth of July Decoration business or residence 1st prize $259 names Joseph F Macknight F M Young B D Nebeker among judges and organizers.
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Uintah County
Fourth of July Celebrations Bring Town Alive with Decorations
The article describes a vibrant Independence Day in Vernal with houses adorned in flags and bunting, storefront displays featuring Washington and Lincoln, and a parade of festive activity. The Vernal Military band, a central program at the Ward house, speeches, a child chorus, and a fireworks display are planned, followed by dances. Local merchants like Coltharp, Lloyd Drug, W H Burton, Newton’s Shoe, The Co op, Vernal Drug, and Dick Smith's barber shop are highlighted for their decorations.
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Joni
Washington
Lincoln
Acorn Mercantile Company
Uncle Sam
America
Coltharp
Lloyd Drug Store
W. H. Burton
Newton’s Shoe
Co-op
Vernal Drug Store
Dick Smith
Vernal Military Band
Vernal Ward House
Charles DeMoisy
Ludwig Thomsen
Clara Spiers
Sarah Hullinger
Hanson
Moore
New cement block house construction introduced in valley
William Cook begins manufacturing a cement block to replace bricks for homes. The first block will be used for John Odekirk’s 82 by 82 foot residence on Uintah avenue across from Harmston residence. Blocks measure 16 by 8 by 8 inches, weigh 50 pounds, include holes to prevent sweating, cure for about fourteen days, and rival bricks in cost and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cook
John Odekirk
Uintah Avenue
Harmston
Orefora
Cook
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Shade, Entertainment
Porerarm
Center of Town
Nets
Joseph F, Macknight
Than Galloway
Sevier River
Mr Calloway
Carnate
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