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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
2
Citizens from multiple counties protest increases identical to Uintas raise. Although talk of stock subscriptions for a hotel exists, no action has begun. The community agrees Vernal needs a modern hotel and a profitable investment may await soon.
State Board of Taxaminers signals patience for higher assessments. Wasatch County commissioners argued loudly against increased valuations on sheep, merchandise, and horses. The board kept the rise on sheep and merchandise while reducing the horse levy.
An eminent scientist notes that cotton seed lint released from the cotton seed tree causes eye irritation. Several sore eye cases arise from contact with the cotton. Airborne lint often fills the air, irritating and annoying people when it comes in contact with the eyes.
An informal letter from Vernal notes a Fourth of July drilling contest in Uintah County. Si Stevens and partner drilled 32 inches through rock in 14 minutes 40 seconds, winning a $100 purse while rivals failed. another contest is planned for July 20.
We sincerely thank all who came to our aid during this trouble. Thanks to kind friends and neighbors for visits flowers and assistance. Your acts of kindness and respect are greatly appreciated. Very Truly Yours Jor Reaper avy Revativss
Public notice states that from this date only orders issued by L A Pixz will be paid for any tills contracted by any family member. Dated Vernal Utah July 25 1903.
The Geo A Lower Co announces continued slaughter prices for ten days despite ad removal for space. They explain high demand and rush prevented attendance to customers, confirming ongoing sales of buggies.
Tom Horn, condemned for the Willie Nickell murder, receives a stay as the supreme court delays arguments for a new trial until August 20. Six months may pass before any possible execution.
A Merrill ward Pioneer Day drew several thousand, with events like tightrope, races, a fireworks display, and a ball game. An accident occurred when a fireworks wagon crashed into the lake. a boy was bruised, and horses were barred from the track to prevent further danger.
Justice Camp held a brief morning court addendum levying penalties on Murry Yarnell for drunkenness five dollars and on Will Coltharp Hugh Coltharp and Chas Odekirk for fighting two hundred sixty dollars each. Local ad promotes Gra A Lowe Co buggy prices unseen.
William Weston, famed as the "Great San Juan" figure in Colorado mining, is described as a tall energetic engineer and writer who advanced mining recognition. As chief of the Denver & Northwestern railroad mines department, he undertook winter snowshoe explorations and gathered mineral evidence across Middle and North Parks. His work aims to publish a geological survey highlighting coal iron copper and silver in Utah range and Vernal valley for future settlement and development.
Sunday School sessions begin at 10 a.m with the address to follow and an evening service with sermon at 8 p.m. Parish events listed for parishioners and guests.
Opera house and lot in Vernal Utah with scenery lights seats and all belongings offered for sale by Enqureoff A Workman. Includes building fixtures and related property in Utah. Auction or sale details not specified but listing describes full ownership and assets.
In a mountain tale Asa An Stebbins recalls Lem Shages courting Susan and Mary Finnel. Lem’s stubborn, guileless charm wins Susan after a night by a gate as he resists others and admits his love, choosing Susan over Mary with a bold final confession.
Delinquent Sale Assessment No 16 notes Athtey Central Irrigation Company based in Sernal Lintah County Utah with delinquent assessment left on April 5 1900 listing the respective claimants names and amounts in arrears for tax or lien collection.
July committee presents a financial statement of all receipts and disbursements through the fourth of July showing the balance on hand and cash on hand. The report lists funds received and expenditures connected with the celebration and fund-raising activities.
Notice announces a land patent claim with a date in 1905 and a proving requirement before the United States land office at Salt Lake City. It lists the claimant names and residence, with the action to establish legal occupancy and residence on a described tract in Utah.
A damaged notice lists participants and witnesses for a legal matter in the District of Leah at Manila Utah. It names individuals such as Merrillan Leith Hig Danies and Samuel Watts and references a claim process and continuous resilience statement.
The state office issues a notice for a land tract near Salt Lake City Utah described as mineral land under a 1908 act. It invites protests within the deadline and notes the land is more valuable for mineral than agricultural use, with copies available for inspection.
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