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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
Dragon residents petition the Uintah county commissioners to renew Henry Lee's saloon license, while another petition asks to revoke licenses of two saloonkeepers. The hearings will include full investigation and the licenses run for three months unless revoked.
Four inter mountainous states Utah Idaho Montana and Wyoming produced an estimated 100 000 000 pounds of wool this year according to Salt Lake offices. Utah contributed 15 600 000 pounds Idaho 15 000 000 Montana 25 000 000 and Wyoming 35 000 000 with Utah’s lower output linked to heavier settlement and farm conversion of grazing land.
All county commissioners attended last Monday and approved raising Dragon liquor license from 600 to 1200 dollars yearly, but the increase will wait three months after July 1. A petition to continue saloon operations may lead to no further action for now. An ordinance is being drafted for future publication. The board will withhold new saloon licenses on the reservation after three months from July 1 unless show cause is given. J. W. Olsen named justice of the peace in Naples precinct. William L. Green named registration agent at Whiterocks. Treasurer reports July 1 balance 36848.90 with receipts 555.77 and expenditures 1966.03.
Tom Morgan of Steamboat plans relocation after a brief Vernal visit where he developed an interest in property and considers making Vernal a permanent home. He praises Vernal as one of the west’s prettiest residence towns.
The Sun dance described as a fierce, sacred rite observed by Utes and neighboring tribes. A three day continuous rite with a medicine man performing powerful rites, a drum and whistle chorus, and a final feast. Ignacio, chief of the Southern Utes, attends as a noted western leader. Tabby and Tecumseh are referenced as former Uintah leaders.
Sheriff searches Anna Peterson's home after a pettit larceny complaint by M. Glassman of the Big 4 Store. A silk coat valued around 20 dollars and many items from Co-op Acorn and George E. Adams were found. Other merchants may not pursue charges due to Mrs. Peterson's critical health.
J D Caldon a Denver consulting mining engineer faced a breach of the peace charge in Judge Nebeker's court after an overnight stay he and his party pitched near the Vernal ward house bell tower. Caldon claimed Smuin the city scavenger struck a horse. Smuin denied it and witnesses supported him. Caldon hinted at Moffat road interests and said David H Moffat is in London seeking funds to extend to Salt Lake City.
The Farnsworth Canal and Reservoir Co of Bonets Wasatch county filed with the state engineer for rights to water from Lake Fork in Duchesne river tributary. They plan a 14 mile canal to irrigate 16000 acres on the Uintah Indian reservation using an old lake bed as a reservoir with costs estimated at 15000 for the canal and up to 5000 for completion. Oscar Watkins, company president, advocates the plan highly.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve priced at 25 cents as a quick remedy for itching and skin ailments. It promotes purchase at Vernal Drug company with emphasis on fast relief and low cost.
In Denver on July 10 the Democrats nominated William Jennings Bryan for president after an all night session. Governor Johnson of Minnesota and Judge George Gray of Delaware were his main rivals, both failing to stop Bryan’s bid.
Four year old boy suffered a severe dysentery attack and two physicians gave up. After giving Chamberlain Cole Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy, the child recovered. The parent from Carton Hill, Alabama asserts the remedy saves many lives yearly and recommends castor oil with its directions. sold by Vernel Drug Company.
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