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Vernal Express in Vernal, Utah

09 Jul 1909

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Vernal Express

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Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

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Vernal Independence Day Celebration Draws Thousands

The Vernal Fourth of July celebration attracted an estimated four to six thousand people, the largest gathering in town. The day featured cannon volleys, flag-raising, a US Cavalry exhibition, a Vernal Band parade, and a strong patriotic program led by Wallace Calder. Naples Ward won first prize in the stage contests, with Buffalo Bill comparisons noted and several foot races providing prizes.

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Wallace Calder Hia Naples Ward Buffalo Bill Naples Gimes Ward Vernal Glines Pitt Inelda Arter Hal Star- Leon Rean Ed Sumner Odekirk Glineas the Expréss
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Foul murder in Browns Park shocks Uintah County

John Jarvie, longtime Browns Park resident and ferry operator near Green River, was murdered on July 6 and his body found in a drifting boat. Reports from Rock Springs and Vernal note suspected local involvement, with authorities seeking information as details unfold.

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John Jarvie Green River Uintah County Verool Richard Pope Rock Springs Pope Browns Park Wye Vernal Utah John Jamie Bridgeport First National Bank Jarvey Matt McCourt Wyo Uintah Natioas Bank Semeone Brown's Park
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Water Works Bond Plan Faces Special Election

City council advances water works bonds, proposing a $12,000 issue with specific 4 percent and potential 8 percent backing from assessed valuation. A special election is needed to authorize the bond, delaying work until fall or next spring while interim steps proceed. A five mill tax for contingent expenses and three mills for water purposes are set for 1909.

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State Land Board Supreme Court Land Board Eity Council Aouth James MacHaight D. C. Jackson W. Winward Bennion Ed. Whipple el Lee Meeks
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