Local and Personal News Summary
Mr and Mrs A G Overholt left for Salt Lake City Tuesday morning. William Bingham works behind the Vernal Meat Market counter. Services will be held at the Episcopal Church Sunday at 1 am and 8 pm by Reverend Mr Hersey. On July 3 a marriage license was issued to Hyrum Rasmussen of Naples and Axie Lavine Johnson of Deep Creek. Clarence Belcher resigns as tithing clerk Vernal ward and John Chase takes the position. The office will be open 10 to 6 pm daily except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Mr. Hersey
Hacking
Hyrum Rasmussen
Naples
Axie Lavine Johnson
Deep Creek
Clarence Belcher
Vernal Ward
John Chase
Fisher Reports High Rivers Rushing Provisions Cutoff
Maron states Fisher arrived from his reservation homestead on the Duchesne above Theodore. He says Lake Fork and the Duchesne rivers are nearly as high as ever, and some reservation settlers are penned in between the Duchesne and Lake Fork rivers and cannot reach provisions.
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Maron
Fisher
Duchesne
Theodore
Lake Fork
Land Office Hours Shortened On Saturday Afternoons
The United States Land Office will close on Saturdays at 1 PM during July August and September. This notice helps inform business people to avoid fruitless Saturday visits and plan ahead.
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Unite States Land Office
Land Office
Curtis Hadlock Returns for Fourth Ditch Work
Curtis Hadlock came in from the Whiterocks ditch to spend the Fourth and handle private business. About fifteen teams are working on the ditch with the camp set to move to the Duchesne site soon. Work progresses well and the ditches are expected to be completed in about three weeks.
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Curtis Hadlock
Whiterocks
the Duchesne
Gladys Carter Returns Home For Summer Vacation
Miss Gladys Carter comes home from school to enjoy the summer break. Burton and Samuels plan a handsome new sign to dress the front of their store soon.
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Gladys Carter
Burton & Samuels
Official bonds approved for Maeser constable Charles Holmes
The official bonds of Charles Holmes for the position of constable in Maeser have been approved, formalizing his tenure in the local law enforcement office.
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Charles Holmes
Maeser
Missing Gloves May Be Claimed From Mrs F M Young
A note indicates a pair of ladies gloves was lost and may be claimed by contacting Mrs F M Young.
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F.M Young
Fisher visits town from Deep Creek homesteads
Lysle Fisher, a Deep Creek homesteader, was in town for several days this week. He is a nephew of Mrs Ed Samuels.
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Lysle Fisher
Deep Creek
Ed Samuels
T Holdaway Heads to Tintic for New Position
T Holdaway left Tuesday morning for Tintic to take a awaiting position with his brother Alma Holdaway and may move his family there this fall.
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T. T. Holdaway
Tintic
Alma Holdaway
Harvest Fair Tales From Rasmussen's Grove
Dr. Hullinger enjoyed a lively Rasmussen's Grove gathering on the fourth with a good old time. Tug of war and two merry go rounds delighted children who were full of glee.
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Hullinger
Rasmussen’s Grove
Theodore Flood Threatened as Strawberry River Rises
Mr Frank Odehirk from a homestead 20 miles above Theodore reports the Strawberry River at its highest level yet and warns of renewed flooding if it rises further. Theodore residents have built two trenches to divert water east to the Blue Bench, lowering the old river flow, and a dike on the south bank protects the town.
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Frank Odehirk
Theodore
Blue Bench
Shirtleffs win over Roosevelt. new Naples deputies named
Charles Shirtleff and wife defeated Roosevelt at the start of the week. Marion Roberts and H. L. Green have been appointed deputy sheriffs for Naples precinct.
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Charles Shirtleff
Roosevelt
Marion Roberts
Prosperous outlook for reservation farmers reports
Reports from reservation settlers indicate good crops and ample water, making farmers on the reservation very glad about conditions and prospects.
Utah Teachers Qualify or Lose Jobs in Uintah County
County Superintendent N G Sewards reports Utah County teachers must hold certificates or diplomas to keep positions. He lists forty two University of Utah graduates as applicants and urges Uintah County to provide enough local material to avoid importing teachers from outside.
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N. G. Sewards
Uitah County
University of Utah
Uintah County
Fine Gano apples from Taylor Bird's Maeser orchard
Four Gano apples displayed at Taylor Bird's Maeser orchard in the western valley boast rosy red skin and white flesh. Each apple stands 838 inches high and 978 inches around, remaining firm and plump since last fall, evidencing strong keeping quality.
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Taylor Bird
Maeser
Burn Healed Quickly by Chamberlain's Salve
Mrs Robert Mytton of 466 John St Hamilton Ontario praises Chamberlain's Salve for healing her daughter's knee burn and relieving pain almost instantly. The Walter Lloyd Drug Company sells the salve.
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Chamberlain
Robert Mytton
John St. Hamilton
Ontario
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
Vernal Drug Co Advertisements and Local Notices
A collage of reads like a small town newspaper page with Vernal Drug Co promotions. Ads promote new perfumes and odors, a ten acre farm for sale near Coop store, fresh strawberries, medicines, and clothing at low prices. Local listings mention a piano or graphophone sales agent and Lloyd's Pure Food Ice Cream.
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Calder
The
Vernal Drug Co
Graphophone expands line with Pontha Calder agency
Graphophone announces new line items and a dozen Marconni records that play without needle changes. Pontha Calder named agent to handle the distribution and sales. The move broadens model offerings and positions Graphophone for continued growth in talking machine technology.
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Pontha Calder
Palmer's White Lilac and Ice Cream Offerings
Advertisements note Palmer's White Lilac scent with pricing, Pure Food Ice Cream available at Lloyd's in pint and quart cartons for 25 and 50 cents, a pain free tooth extraction claim by Dr. Keyser, and listings for Red Speck and Grey Prince at a location east of Renolds and Fletcher mill with terms 3 3, 6 and 10 dollars. Additional notices mention Vernal Drug Co odor references and Deering machine knives at Studebaker Building.
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Palmer
Vernal Drug Co
Lloyd's
Renolds & Fletcher Mill
Vernal Visitor Raymond A. Neilson at Davis Home
Raymond A. Neilson of Roosevelt visited Vernal last Wednesday and was born at John N. Davis home. All concerned are doing well. Mrs. William Preece and daughter Nellie arrived from Whiterocks to spend the Fourth.
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Raymond A. Neilson
Roosevelt
John N. Davis
William Preece
Nellie
Whiterocks
William O Neil Named Special Police Chief in Vernal Fourth
Hon. Wiliam O'Neil fills Vernal special police post during Independence Day events. Frank M Young serves as agent for the Deseret News in Vernal. Subscriptions may be renewed or paid up.
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Wiliam O’neil
Vernal
Frank M Young
Deseret Newa
City Mows Tall Grass to Improve Street Appearance
The city has done a good job cutting tall grass and fox tail along streets, improving the city’s appearance significantly. Residents notice a clearer, tidier urban landscape following the mowing effort.
Ashley Bartlett Manages Utah County Democrat This Summer
Ashley Bartlett spends the summer as manager of the Utah County Democrat. He trained as a printer while working in the Vernal Express office.
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Ashley Bartlett
Utah County Democrat
Ashley
Vernal Express
Uintah Telephone Company Orders 45000 Pounds Wire
The Uintah Telephone Company has ordered 45000 pounds of wire and the required apparatus to install its system. Poles are arriving and active work on the line will start by August first.
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Uintah Telephone Company
O'Donnell Family Fourth of July Outing
T W O'Donnell arrived on the stage the evening of the Fourth. The piece notes Tommy read the Declaration to the driver and Dr Garrett O'Donnell did not return. She spends the Fourth of July with her family.
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T. W. O’donnell
Tommy
Garrett O'Donnell
Taylor Mountain Saw Mill Appoints Managers
The Ashley Lumber Company begins operations on Taylor Mountain with Byron O Colton Jr as general manager. George Lalone leads the engine and George Bartlett runs the saw as this season starts.
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Ashley Lumber Company
Taylor Mountain
Byron O Colton, Jr
George Lalone
George Bartlett
Whiterocks Irrigation Canal Work Paused To Resume Soon
Work on the canal of the Whiterocks Irrigation Company is temporarily discontinued after several miles completed. With the busy season over, active construction will resume with a plan to finish in time for use next season.
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Whiterocks Irrigation Company
Lake Fork Bridge Swept Loose by High Water
High water in the Lake Fork river caused the bridge to tear from the west abutment. The structure remains anchored by chains until replacement can occur. Reports confirm the bridge failed Saturday June 29.
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Lake Fork
Bachelor’s den revealed in Pitt o.irg wedding tale
A man preparing to marry in Pitt o.irg decorates his future home with an elaborate bachelor room. Pipes racks and beer gear line the walls while feminine gloves and fans lie about. A visitor gasps at the scene as the groom smiles over his “college show” ploy to impress his fiancée.
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Pitt O
Fearhelt
Scott
Vernal Liquor House Displays Neat New Sign
A Vernal business showcases a fresh sign at its storefront highlighting its name and location, signaling pride in presentation and local commerce.
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The
Vernal Liquor House
Roosevelt Mercantile Manager Jos I. Hardy Visited Vernal
Jos I. Hardy, manager of the Roosevelt Mercantile Company, has been in Vernal for several days this week as part of a regional business visit.
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Jos I. Hardy
Roosevelt Mercantile Company
Woods Man Goes Over to Put Up Bay
Mr Lafe Woods and his wife arrived from the reservation to set up his bay.
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Lafe Woods
Alhandra man reports 97 degree shade heat
George Slaugh visits from Alhandra to pend the Fourth and says his home thermometer shows ninety seven degrees in the shade, signaling extreme July heat for the holiday.
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George Slaugh
Alhandra
Pend
Mrs Frig Carter Returns From BYU Commencement
Mrs Frig Carter returned home Tuesday evening from Provo where she attended the commencement exercises at Brigham Young University.
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Frig
Carter
Provo
BYU, University
McCurdy and Allred Lease Rough Rider Saloon
Geo McCurdy and Geo Allred lease the Rough Rider Saloon in Roosevelt from Mr Heber Campbell for one year and will immediately take possession of the business.
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Geo McCurdy
Geo. Allred
Rough Rider
Roosevelt
Heber Campbell
Heber Powell in Hospital for Severe Typhoid Fever
Alfred Powell received letters from Heber Powells Conference President and Branch President about Heber Powells illness. The family hopes for a speedy recovery as doctors treat the severe typhoid fever.
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Heber Powell
Alfred Powell
Heber
Griffin to Restart Mosby Mill After Fourth Celebration
James Griffin left the Mosby saw mill to join the town Fourth of July celebration. All but three mill workers attended the town event and Griffin plans to resume milling on Brush Creek mountain immediately after the Fourth, providing employment for about twenty men.
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James Griffin
Mosby
Mr. Griffin
Brush Creek Mountain
Fouth
Sleep needs across life stages and the value of early hours
The text discusses how sleep requirements diminish with age and notes that early hours of sleep are crucial for health and beauty. It mentions a shift from infancy to old age in sleep needs and cites psychological studies supporting the importance of deep sleep in the early hours.
Plant Prophet of Cuba Foretells Weather and Quakes
A Cuban plant is reported to predict weather up to seven days ahead by peculiar twig and leaf movements. Observers say these signs forewarn storms and even earthquakes, forecasting events up to 26 days in advance over a 300 square mile area.
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Cuba
Ten Thousand Jones Breaks Voice in Hymn Service
In a rural church service, Brother Jones, the church’s sole choir and janitor, attempted a high tenor solo during hymn No 23 My Soul Be on Thy Guard and broke down. The congregation reacted with laughter as an elder quipped about trying 6,000 instead.
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Chuiel
Fresete Jones
Jones
Beran
Judges Library
Fragmented dialogue about affection and property in tense exchange
A visitor accuses a spouse of alienation of affection while the other man with a tie questions a financial remedy. The visitor insists he only offers sympathy and warns that breaking his home would hurt his bull pup in personal property.
Funeral Services Held for Alonzo Blackburn at Mt Dell
Alonzo Blackburn died after illness from infection in July at a hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Mt Dell with speakers honoring his character. Survivors include his wife and two children. He moved from Wigura County to Mt Dell eight years ago and had lived on land in the former Indian reservation.
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Alonzo Blakburn
Mt. Dell
Blackburn
Roosevelt
Duchesne
de Lloyd
Suah
Mt Dell
Speiners
Don B. Colton
Lisnup Dehn N. Davis
Warden Bennion
Vernal Id Maeser
Wigra County
Utah
Constipation remedy advertised at Walter Lloyd Drug Co
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims they relieve constipation with a pleasant bowel movement and no disagreeable effects. The product is priced at 25 cents and a free sample is offered by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
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Chamberlain
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
The Charming Woman and a Goddess Like Speech
A fragment reflecting on charm and influence of a captivating woman, recalling St Simon’s praise of a famous beauty who “talks like a goddess on the clouds” and the awe she inspires among observers.
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Duran
St Simon
Sport of the Infant Japanese Girl
A described custom shows young girls carrying dolls as babies, progressing from tiny to larger dolls until they bear real siblings. The practice mirrors the later labor of caregiving, with mothers often engaged in fields or gardens while girls learn to support family duties.
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Laura B Starr
Siamese Attitude Toward Walking in Windsor Magazine
A Windsor Magazine passage notes that Siamese people dislike walking and prefer to ride whenever possible, contrasting with a Venetian gondolier or a Dutch cart rider. It comments that Bangkok men avoid walking to use a family boat instead, reflecting national character through travel preferences.
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Bangkok
Windsor Magazine
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Walter Lloyd Drug Co
Cei Ces
Bank OF Ver
Bennion
J. H. Reader
N. J. Meagher
Che
Independence ‘Mercantile Go
Independence, Utah
Mrs A G Overholt
Salt Lake City
William Bingham
Vernal Meat Market
William Holmes
Joseph McCarrel
Dragon
Jensen
Glines Ward
Coop
Geo Gray
Columbia
GFE
Adama
Lloyd’s
Walter Lloup Drua Co
Keyser
Deering
Studebaker
Pittsburg
Acorn Mercantile Company
Intah County
Grand Pa
Eevlel
Dato
Brother Jones
Alonzo Blackburn
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