Fourth of July Social Notes and Local Movements
A jumble of brief local notes from Vernal recounts Fourth of July visits by J. T. Harding A. B Arnold and Gus Johnson from White Rocks E T Pope at Vernal Dewey oil spring and Dyer hill trips Harry Wood opens a restaurant in the Johnson block Joseph Gagan now employed by Colorado Fuel and Iron and hired to the Mines SM Browne heads to Los Angeles with Miss Ethel Ashton Marriage licenses issued to Witmer Langston Thompson Herbert Pitt Luck Bills Merkley Dr Walter Lloyd returns to Vernal drug business plans home ice cream production for fountain customers
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Joseph Gagan
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Dyer Hill
Nelson
Peter Hansen
David Witmer
Bertha Langston
George Thompson
Josephine Herbert
Lorenzo Pitt
Alice Luck
G F. Bills
Phoebe Merkley
Walter Lloyd
Salt Lake
Langston Whitmer marriage in Vernal by Jos Black
Miss Bertha Langston and David Whitmer were united in marriage by Jos H. Black. David is Vernal’s popular tinsmith, and his bride is Geo Langston’s daughter, a home grown girl. Friends wish them well.
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Bertha Langston
David Whitmer
Jos H. Black
David
Vernals
Geo Langston
Nelson leads party to resume work on Iron claims
Frank U Nelson started Thursday with a party of men to resume work on the Iron claims. The group includes Harmon Knobles Bill Thomas Mark Golightly Mark Golightly Jr and Jack Townsend. Charlie Carter and John Odekirk took them to the mine and work is expected to be pushed with vigor from now on.
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Frank U Nelson
Harmon Knobles
Bill,Thomas
Mark Golightly
Mark Golightly, Jr
Jack Townsend
Charlie Carter
John Odekirk
Range horses scarce raise hoped price surge this season
The scarcity of range horses has grown over two years and will push prices higher. St Louis dealer W H Pomeroy says demand remains strong, noting fewer horses available and predicting at least a 25 percent price rise this year versus any since they started in business.
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W. H. Pomeroy
St Louis
Denver Record Stockman
Fourth of July Accidents Injure Several in Celebrations
During Independence Day events Lars A Wilkinson’s cannon cracker burned his hand badly and tore it. David Hatch tried to ignite a sky rocket and hold it, injuring his hand. Art Rich was struck by a firecracker and bruised severely. George Bird’s young son also suffered injuries from a firecracker.
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Lars A. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
David Hatch
Art Rich
George Btrd
J D Gilcrmst to Visit Vernal for Company Plans
J D Gilcr mst of the Colorado Muel and Iron Company will be in Vernal around July 11 to discuss and perfect plans for the company’s operations in the county.
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J DD Gilcr
Colorado Muel & Iron Company
Pope Guides Nelson at Iron Mines for Property Development
Richard Pope accompanied Mr. Nelson to the iron mines to show corners and provide information aiding property development. He will return in a day or two.
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Richard Pope
Mr. Nelson
Ife
Harness repair and parcel ads amid crowded page
An early 20th century classified snippet invites readers to inspect harnesses for repair at Vernal Harness Shop, notes housing and farm listings by N. J. Meagher, and promotes the Ladies Home Journal subscription with a cue to Clarence Johnson and agent Frank M. Young.
Vernal Advertiser Notes Local Business Activity and Matrimonial News
The Vernal area reports on David Witmer expanding his Tin and Metal firm with partner Bertha Langston, plus home improvements and land office references. Local ads highlight furniture, harness, doors and windows, strawberries, and a fifteen acre farm for sale with terms. Curley Hatcher advertises.
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Hiuirah
David David Witmer
Vernal Tin and Metal Workers Co
David
Bertha Langston
LDOW
David & Co
Community gratitude after Fourth of July help
Bert Haight visited from his homestead to collect supplies this week while Fred Wood showed his cabin on the same property and spent the Fourth there. The writer thanks the community for the aid and support received.
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Bert Haight
Fred Wood
Ranchmen from Grand Island Seek Range Horses and Cattle
Grand Island Nebraska men W G McNalty and partner in town to buy stock negotiating with H C Ruple and others. Will Stone resigns as rural mail carrier on Route No 1 to help wife on homestead. cites low pay of 60 dollars monthly and 85 mile daily route.
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W.G .McNalty
Grand Island
Nebraska
H. C. Ruple
Will Stone
Aasoonag
Wall
First freight to Kremmling reaches saloons and surveyors near Yampa
The first freight car to Kremmling carries liquor for seven local saloons while the initial empty car leaves the town. Surveyors finish work on this side of Yampa and plan to move camp toward Steamboat Springs in a month. Orman and Crook have camps between McCoy's and the state bridge with limited passenger visibility. Placards along stage lines warn workers needed at Moffat camps and every available man is being used.
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Kremmling
Yampa
Steamboat Springs
Orman and Crook
McCoy's
State Bridge
Stage Road
McCoy
Topona
Blacksmithing Shop Opens in Vernal at Bert Haight’s Shop
Frank Hadlock and Chas S McQ Wallace announce a new general blacksmithing shop in Vernal on West Uintah avenue at Bert Haight’s location. They claim years of experience, offer horse shoeing, and promise reliable, timely service with a trial to prove quality.
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Tah County
Vernal
Bert Haight
West Uintah Avenue
Frank Hadlock
Cuass
McQ
Wallace
Remarkable Rescue After Cholera scare at Grand Army Encampment
A comrade from LCigin Indiana suffered cholera morbus on the way back from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City. J Houghland of Eldon Iowa credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after he administered it. Houghland, an immigration worker, says he carries the remedy on all journeys and has used it successfully many times. For sale by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
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Grand Army
Washington City
Lcigin
J. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Chamberlain
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
Dry Fork trade notes and local industry push
Mr Mark Uall of Dry Fork hauled two wagon loads of E W Davis Co furniture to Dry Fork this week. The young folks are fitting up more elaborately this year and praise the girls fortunes. Patronize home industry and keep money in Utah by buying underwear at the Salt Lake Knitting Works agency.
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W. D Newton
W. Davis & Co
Mark Uall
Dry Fork
E W. Davis & Co
Utah
The
Salt Lake
Bowel Complaint Remedy Advertised For Children
During summer months children suffer bowel disorders requiring prompt care at first looseness. The best medicine is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which quickly controls the upset bowels. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
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Goon Ag
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
Wheel tires set tight to save wheels in Vernal Utah
Quick guaranteed tire setting service near Tabernacle Just South of Tabernacle in Vernal Utah promises fast work with no steam or water, claiming loose tires can cause greater damage than setting them correctly. H MECHAM invites customers to view the machine in operation and offers refunds if unsatisfied.
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Tabernacle
Vernal
Utah
Mecham
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