Express declares editorial independence in county election debate
The Vernal Empress announces it is not aligned with any party and will publish news and editorials based on its own view of matters affecting the town, county, and state. It invites readers to subscribe for town and county news, while acknowledging nonbinding readership of editorial content.
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Moffat Project Signals Start of Denverdale Bake Road Wall
The article suggests likely grading on the Denverdale Bake road wall will begin within a year. Farmers in Utatah county are urged to plant all arable land and measure water as grading commences, creating demand for hay and produce.
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Moffat
Denverdale
Utatah
Absurd Tales Linked by a Street Corner Jest
A rowdy printer and bystanders recall jokes about people who swallowed objects and died by degrees, inches, or yards. Coroner Beall notes a seven term verdict on a tape measure case, while attorneys name comical victims and odd fates in a frontier style chorus.
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Partien Tara
New Dressey
Beall
Hays
Uintah Creamery pays June Tests and expands cheese market
The Uintah Creamery paid out 850 to patrons during the June 15 16 and 17 pay days. 120000 pounds of milk 1260 pounds of butter and 8500 pounds of cheese were produced this month. Butter fat test was high. Robert Hail led milk receipts with 63 and Robert Allred with 52. Uintah cheese may gain a Price market as samples go to Price merchants and Steamboat Springs is enlarging distribution.
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Uintah Creamery
My Gent
William Preece
W & Powell
Robert Hail
Robert Allred
Chesse
Mesher
Steamboat Springs
Dead Man Mine Prospects Rally Mining Interest on Saldy Peak
Excitement rises as Low Davis and two eastern men relocate the old Dead Man mine on Saldy Mountain once known as Maishsa Peak Mining District. After tests show $4 per ton gold from surface, they plan a tunnel deeper in. They believe ore body is strong and may invest several thousand dollars and start work soon.
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Sa Peak
Davis
Old Dead Man
Vernal street sprinkling plan abandoned for season
The pipe bought for Vernal sprinkling is too small to carry adequate water. A 14 inch pipe is insufficient, estimates were wrong, and replacing it would cost about 500 dollars plus freight. With half the season gone and funds tight, officials decided to defer sprinkling until next season and use remaining money on streets.
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Vernal
Harmston
City Council Holds Regular Meeting and Manager Changes
The city council met in regular session Wednesday with Mayor S Browne and Councillors Bennion Peps H Milman. Janes Mease resigned from the council and was accepted. Treasurer George A Davis’s month report approved. Small bills including Mease and Glines Bros paid. A one month hire for water master and Browne to appoint a man at ten dollars were approved. Street sprinkling discussed. no action this season. Due to costs and finances, no large pipe projects funded. funds to extend sidewalks and repair bad street areas used instead.
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John Peps
Dan H Hmilman
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Browne
Humpbacks Missed a Meal Near Green River Whirlpool
Hugh Cotharp narrowly escaped disaster when he rode a pony into Green River near the Daniels ranch to deliver a letter to George Molen. After leaping off, he clung to the pony as they were swept downstream into a forty‑foot deep whirlpool. The pony fought the current and both survived, landing over a half mile downstream. Ranch hands witnessed the peril and recounted the dramatic crossing.
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Umtah Stake Religion Class Workers to Meet in Vernal
Members and teachers of the Religion classes of Umtah Stake are invited to a meeting at Vernal Central School House on Saturday July 26 1902 at 2 pm The aim is to craft plans and unify the work Full attendance is earnestly requested by Dox B Coxton Davin Hexton LJ Wivopre and Asulgy Barfreetrr Stake Superintendencey.
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Vernal Central School
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Coxton
Davin Hexnton
LJ Wivopre
AsuLgy
Harvest notes and community events in Buen Vista
Harvesting began withMr Weber Timothy cutting 120 acres for William Carroll on July 12. A birthday party honored Mrs Nancy Colton on her 19th birthday with many friends from Vernal. A six year old boy, Ray Stringis, had a close brush with danger when dragged by a horse rope but escaped with bruises. Mr Stockman and family returned after eight years, marveling at local improvements. A celebration planned for Byron Colton’s near date with a full program. Ray’s arm later appeared badly bruised but not broken. he recovered at home.
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William Carroll
Nancy Colton
Vernal
Hoon
Phil String
Little Ray
Mia
Loosain
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School conference notes and local election results
The July Hopks Nuggets Watt conference drew a large crowd as President S. Bennion spoke on civics and warned against political influence in schools. C Lybbert recalled experiences abroad. A boy fell from a horse injuring an elbow. A G Goodm nch was reelected trustee and Mary Creer won a superintendent majority. Naples ward plans a 21st duty day with events and a dance.
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Eldersa
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Austin Glen
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Price
A G Goodmnch
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Naples
Financial Statement of Uintah County and Baldy Mountain Hunt
Uintah County month ending June includes court actions from Louth District Court with judges, prosecutors, and juries. Notable items record a mountain sheep hunting incident on Baldy with Joseph Collett and Collett recounting a monster ram while court notes cover divorces, probate, administrators, and final accounts in the county records.
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Uintah County
Goth
Leaky stove utensils repaired by Jt mw Mends metals
Ad text offers repair for broken metal items including iron copper and brass. Mentions Pope and Lem reputed menders. Instructions imply bringing leaky stove utensils to repair shop.
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