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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
2
The Secretary of the Interior approved a delay in the proclamation to sell gilsonite lands in the Uncompahgre Indian Reservation. The postponement follows a discovery that the old survey was defective, necessitating resurvey prior to sale.
The issue lists many shareholders delaying payments to the Ashley Central Canal and rushing to transfer at the last minute to avoid inclusion in the advertised list. The late names force printers to make extra corrections and add to their workload.
Governor Wella spoke in Vernal describing a joyous parade that Salt Lake City would be proud of. He met old acquaintances including James Acting and attended a memorial for ilber M. Wells with Mrs Jack ine present, praising Senator Bennion as a valuable legislative aide.
The article notes 1,800 workers on the Moffat road with plans to increase as contracts expand and asserts surveyors stop west of Steamboat Springs near Coal-rich veins. It argues the line will reach Salt Lake City, offering a natural through route and showcasing a fertile, well-watered corridor along the way.
The Florence Mining Company leads a party of prospectors under George F. Timms toward Duchesne river head with camps near White Roche seeking Rhodes mine prospects. Critics condemn congressional leniency that lets one group intrude on the reservation, crowding out others and challenging land and mineral laws.
The State Board of Examiners increased valuations in Uintah county by ten percent for sheep and real estate and twenty percent for horses and merchandise with a two week deadline to show cause. Officials cite population and valuation declines since 1899 and urge state investigators to visit Uintah counties after more than two years without inspection.
In Utah County North Ashley Precinct, Bert McCoskie, Pound Keeper, files estray notice. A brown mare branded on left thigh is held for potential claimant. if unclaimed, animal will be sold at public auction Monday July 20, 1903 at 10 a.m. at the corral.
A planned narrow gauge line may run from Crevasse to the Gilsonite mines at White River or Vernal. D R G and Gilsonite interests study a six decade mile route via the Peok Class with grading bids by Baxter and McAndrews. Expansion could affect Ft Duchesne mining and may extend toward Vernal as a feeder to the main line.
In a school election held Monday afternoon Wen Siddeway was unanimously elected trustee with no opposition. Trustees granted themselves 50 dollars for the coming year.
City Council met with Mayor Ashton and five councilmen present. The street laborer hires totaled 1150 dollars and a Fourth of July float project cost 21720. A taxi levy was tabled indefinitely. Sprinkling funds of 40 dollars or 20 dollars monthly were approved after short collection issues. A Vernal Telephone Company trustee proposal was tabled for next meeting. A complaint about beekeeping near southwest Vernal prompted a committee to seek voluntary relocation.
A verbose invitation to a Burton's Lake celebration with rides races and acts. Events include a baby on a wire walk, boat races, trapeze, double Spanish rings, ladies boat race, cable across the lake, children's dance, horse and foot races, trotting and a broncho challenge. Baseball game Vernal versus White Rocks at 1:30 pm. Entries due July 2 at W H Burton's store. Grounds open with shade ice water boating and a night dance.
An event list for Naples Primary includes songs like Catch the Sunshine and We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet. The program, led by Naples Primary, features grades from 1st to 3rd with instrumental music and drills. Held August 22 at 6 oclock am with participants from Davis ward and Upper Jensen.
The Blue Mountain roundup gathered 225 wild horses mainly Hatch stock with a few from Ben McNaughton Capt Dodds and John Harper. A Denver buyer named Wolfe prepared to buy 500 head but would not pay until corralled and counted at Rifle. The plan is to corral in February and March while the horses are in bad lands then brand and drive to market.
Next week the Ashley Co-op hosts bar gains in waists and suits with a 20 percent discount offer.
Uintah County commissioners met in regular session with Chairman William Ashby and members Joseph A McKey and Attorney O Donnell. Claims listed were approved. treasurer Davis report presented showing tax receipts 258,437 and total disbursements 6,211 with balance 196,026 on July 1, 1903. Action deferred on fencing along county road. travel complaint on a farm referred to road supervisor. audit of July county report assigned to Joseph A McKee.
Sunday School at 10 a m and evening session at 8 p m are announced with all invited. Bennetsgrove services were postponed due to wet weather and will be rescheduled.
John Merkley operates a small farm in Glinesward offering young pigs for sale. The notice notes livestock and location without additional details.
A white, red, and blue waist selection is highlighted at Avbley Cooperative store. The display focuses on affordable options as shoppers browse the coordinated color range.
For sale the Vernal Opera House and lot with scenery lights seats and all its belonging. Enquire of J R Workman Vernal Utah.
Delinquent sale assessment for Arhley Central Iniention Company at Principal place of business Sernal Utah Uintah County lists delinquent on specified stock and accounts as of April 1903 with amounts due by holders of shares.
The Episcopal Church invites all to Sunday School at the stated address and an evening service with a sermon at 5 pm. The sermon topic is All Shine Working for Good.
For the Ladies 20 percent off on white red and black silk waists at Ashley Co op.
Summer School in Uintah County starts Monday at 9 a m in the Central School building. Competent instructors will offer courses beneficial to teachers and education enthusiasts. All teachers and examinees are requested to be present. A cordial invitation is extended to all residents.
Notice to publish legal sale of real estate within the Salt Lake City land office district in Utah. Lists applicants and parties including Benjamin Chapman, Jacob Chapman, Swern Anlomon, Green and others. Calls for final proof and sale proceedings with date and names of interested claimants and attorneys.
Application for a United States patent filed in Salt Lake City Utah by Jiwie Anight on June 16 seeks protection for the Benesolne Littl Brush Rite Sampson and Grizzley mine claims in the Carbonate Mining District Gintah county, listing multiple ore claims and a plat showing corner references and magnetic variation details. The document cites ownership by Bennett of erpal Stah and notes records in Vernal Utah and Uintah County with fees and filing dates.
Notice from the Land Office Salt Lake City Utah dated June 20 announces that claimant Rettler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof to support his claim. Clerk set a hearing before the US District Commissioner on a specified date. Witnesses listed include R Rotinsen G Solomon T Loelton S Warby and others from Utah County.
Limited States Land Office Salt Mako City issues a notice listing 783 mineral tracts under the 12 7 act for permanent water remoter and mineral lands in a township. Protest or contest against the state's sale of any tract must be filed by a specified deadline. failure to do so will fix the tract as approved.
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