Whole Family Arrested For Bootlegging
Sheriff L Richardson and deputies raided Marion F Jones home at dawn and arrested Jones his wife Leo and daughter Mrs Lydian Alger along with the couple’s father and others. They seized bottles and liquor amid smashed glass and a high pressure stream from a window. Bond set at 500 for Lea Jones 250 for Marion Jones and Mrs Jones. Daughter not jailed. (Continued on Page Four)
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Sherif L. Richardson
Nick Ewain
William Preece
H. A. Miller
Marion F
Shotgun" Jones
Jones
Aun
Leo
Lydian Jones Alger
Sherif Richardson
Stalra
Swain
Miller
Mr. Swain
Mrs. Jones
Mra. Alger
Eaton
Lea Jone
Death toll in family tragedy spans two generations
J F May of Roosevelt reports the deaths of his mother Mrs Sarah Alice May, 67, and his father in law Heber Harrison, 79, within a day. Mrs May, born July 22, 1856 in Nephi, died at 4:30 p.m. at her daughter Alla Maleker’s home. Survivors include her son J YP May of Roosevelt and son P May of Salt Lake City, plus three sisters. Interment occurred in Pinto, Utah. Harrison, a Salt Lake native, died at Pinto at 9 p.m. He leaves a sister Mrs Badger and numerous children in southern Utah.
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J. FP. May
Roosevelt
Salt Lake Tribune
News
Sarah Alice May
Heber Harrison
Rodney T. Badrer
Salt Lake
May
Nephi
Samuel
Sarah Pitchfork
Alla Maleker
West First North Street
William R. May
J. YP. May
P. May
Twelfth East Street
Mary A. May
H. Treat
Edward Kendall
Sophia Carver
Nopht
Harrison
Pinto
Utah
Badger
Cedar City
St. George
Uintah State Bank Resumes Semiannual Dividend
Uintah State Bank resumes its semiannual dividend on June 30 after a lapse of two to three years. Cashier A Cheney notes the bank’s growing business and closer ties with Ashley Basin residents. Charles Lewis returned from Salt Lake City with Mrs. Lewis and children for a visit and brought Miss Merseberg of Boneola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah State Bank
A. Cheney
Cheney
Uintah
Ashley
Valley
Charles Lewis
Salt Lake City
Mexican War Survivor Lives In Ashley Valley
Ashley valley notes Captain Malachi McCoy, 94, the sole Mexican War survivor in Utah, recounting Buena Vista battles as an 18-year-old. He later joined Indiana Infantry, rose to captain, served under General Scott, and fought in the Civil War. His discharge notes his height and age. a fire later destroyed his Mexican War papers.
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Ashley Valley
Utah
Malach McCoy
Glines Ward
Atid
Buena Vista
Co. "c
C. M. Halles
U. S. Infantry
Winfield Scott
Co. A
Indiana
Wella
C. F. Rooker
Adjt
Morton
Road on Taylor Mountain eyed with community help
Supervisor Charles DeMaisy of the Ashley National Forest seeks cooperation to build a good road to Taylor Mountain leading to Trout Creek Park. Funds from DeMaisy and contributions from Vernal Gun Club and Commercial Club could render a finish in time for the Fathers and Sons outing. The road would enable auto access to a famed fishing and scenic area, with shared costs and effort seen as key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DeMaisy, Jr
Ashley National Forest
Taylor Mountain
Trout Creek Park
DeMaisy
Vernal Gun Club
Commercial Club
Forestry Department
Utah
Three Fined In City Court Thursday
Justice Irvin Eaton fined Victor Marshall and Floyd Perry $50 each for drunkenness. William McCarrell, who caused no disturbance at the grandstand during the ball game, was fined $16 for obstructing the view and using abusive language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Eaton
Victor Marshall
Floyd Perry
William McCarrell
Delegation From Meeker Colp Visit Vernal Monday
A large Meeker business delegation arrived in Vernal after a 3 am departure. Hosted by A A Brigman of Ravenal and Refining, they toured Rangely oil facilities and learned about drilling prospects. A Vernal Commercial Club meeting chaired by I Sander addressed road conditions and Eastern Utah Western Colorado business cooperation.
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Meeker
Vernal
A. A. Brigman
Ravenal and Refining Company
Rangely Oil Fields
Brigman
Rangely Fields
Mr. Drigman
Vernal Commercial Club
I. Sander
Utah
Westernolorado Busi
Dutch-Schell People Renew Their Lease
It was reported Friday on good authority that the Dutch-Schell people who have been doing drilling work in the oil field near Duchesna paid 10000 of back lease money and have negotiated a further lease on the property they now drill on. We agree with you that your bosom friend is full of faults. Now else could he be your best friend.
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Duchesna
Supt Kneale and Wife Honored by Many Friends
At least fifty parsons from Vernal and Ashley Valley attended a testimonial and farewell party for Supt. and Mrs. A. Kneale as they depart for Shiprock New Mexico to lead there. A large crowd from the Reservation heard remarks by Colton and Cook and saw a program of solos and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Ahley Valley
Fort Duchesne
Bupt
A. Wl. Kasale
San Juan
Shiprock
New Mexico
Mr. Kneale
Colton
Cook
D. P. Whitemore
Roosevelt
Mildred Harmston
B. 0. Colton
Roosevelt Stake
O. B. Cook
Myton Free Press
Josephine Hacking
Luelle Hacking
Lucile Hacking
Wintoh Basin
Dillman
Albert H. Kneale
Scoring in Clean Town Campaign to Start July 15
The county executive committees in charge of the clean town campaign have received score cards and instructions. Publicity will detail the campaign results, reflecting a careful scoring process by sanitation experts. The query asks where Vernal and Ashley valley will stand in the final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Ashley Valley
New Manager For Helper Hotels In Utah
Mrs Hose Leavitt Partridge has taken the management of the Helper Hotel in Helper Utah, which also serves as headquarters for the Dodge stage line to Vernal. The hotel has been put in first class shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Leavitt Partridge
Helper
Utah
Dodge
Sheep and Cattle War Looms Over Colorado Statute
A looming clash between Garfield county cattle interests and Newcastle sheep owners follows Colorado's new migratory livestock licensing law enacted April 30. A report to federal officials describes threats to slaughter up to 1000 sheep and a grazing ban near Newcastle, warning the statute could revive the historic range feud and cause heavy losses to stock growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Garfield County
Newcastle
Calo
Sweet
Granby
Hillyer
United States
Washington
Sanda
Tao Stock Growers
Attorney O'Donnell Travels to Denver to Meet Sister
Attorney Thos. W. O'Donnell left Sunday for Denver to visit his sister a teacher at Rt. Raphael Catholic School in Springfield Ohio. She is moving to Denver with an unspecified number of girls to transfer to a Denver school. He will return via Balt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. O'Donnell
Denver
Rt. Raphael
Springfield
Ohio
Noted Story Teller Invited For Big Outing
The Fatherhead Sons outing at Trout Creek park July 16 to 22 tightens plans with President Wallace Calder and Supt H B Olson heading the executive committee. Noted writer Chauncy Thoniss may attend to enliven the story hour, with Congressman Don Colton contributing wit. Government forest officials expected, camp sanitation by Harry Van Tassel, and expanded grounds for a bigger, better camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatherhead Sons
Trout Creek Park
Wallace Calder
H. 8
Olson
W. H. Siddoway
William Preece
Pontha Calder
Ella Merkley
Charles Lewis
W. F. Hanson
Harry van Tensell
George H. Harrison
Irvin Eatob
Frank P. Wellman
Chauncy Thoniss
Don 2
Colton
Theintah
Government Forest
Harry van Tassel
Itta Avon
Uintahetake
Boy Injured When Horse Crashes Into Crowd At Track
Six year old Joe Winward seriously Injured when horse ridden by Amasa Caldwell of Jensen went wild on a July 4 event. The animal charged into the crowd near the grandstand as Caldwell and two others prepared for a race. The boy, knocked down, was taken to town for medical care and regained consciousness later the same week. Caldwell aided him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Winward
Amasa Caldwell
Jensen
Caldwell
James Coltharp
Mr. Caldwell
Coupe Family Visits From New York City
Mr and Mrs Roy C Coupe arrived Sunday evening from New York City to visit Mr and Mrs James Coupe, his parents. They will stay for some time before heading to the coast to locate permanently, and Mrs Coupe, newly married, is enjoying her first experiences of the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Coupe
New York City
Mr. Coupe
James Coupe
West
Mrs. Coupe
Geome
Vernal Celebrates Biggest Town Event Yet
The greatest success Vernal has ever had in any celebration was the 4th. The city cooperated, streets were clean and weeded, and all streets were well sprinklered. Secretary A. B. Thomas at the Commercial club led untiring efforts for a big success with extensive decorations and no merchant charges. The Vernal baseball team performed well and the sports were clean and timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Thomas
Commercial Club
United States
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Rvmry
Pergons
RYBRY
Uintak Basin
Gqunets
United Beslan
Fair Grounds
Perth
Lapoint
Wormel
Lapeoint
Thoms
Rules
Malachi McCoy
Mexico
EWO
Malachti McCoy
Meeker Colp
A. H. Kneale
Helper Hotels
Chauncy Thomas
Ion
New York
Wiich
Bank of Vernal
BTRTH
Uintah Basin
Geog Rerartiy
Safety Deposit Korea
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