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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

Page

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Army Chief of Staff General Bell visits Fort Duchesne

Major General Bell, chief of staff of the United States Army, inspected Fort Duchesne and Whiterocks during the past week as part of a post visitation tour. He toured Fort Duchesne, Whiterocks Agency, and Fort Douglass and is expected to influence the ongoing debate over the fort’s fate.

Bell United States Army Fort Duchesne Whiterocks U. S Fort Duchesse Fort Duches Phillippines Fort Duceesne

Vernal City Council Plans Street and Utility Works

In a Monday July 22 meeting Mayor Johnson and Councilors Henderson Bullock Winn and Pope plus Recorder Kelley and Attorney Pope approved multiple actions. The recorder reported 1089 51 on hand and a vacancy on the council was filled by Chase Hardy. The body ordered asphaltum bids for paving sidewalks and streets and instructed a map recording for Vernal City.

Johnson Henderson Bullock Winn Pope Kelley Vernal Sawmills & Lumber Co Ashley City Justice City Recorder Uintah Avenue 5Th West Street Chase Hardy Pickup Vernal City

Old Folks Party Invitation for Vernal Ward

An old folks party is set for August 15 in the Vernal Ward and invites all residents aged over 60. The committee asks for names and ages of all over 60 in the ward by August 5, with contact by F. M. Youns, Weir, and Mrs Josephine Carter.

Ff. M. Youns Hos Weir Josephine Carter

The Groom's Duty in Harpers Magazine

A three year old girl studies a family album and mislabels the photos. She points to her mother’s wedding gown and says the groom is her brother Waldron, then to her father and jokes that the scene shows her father standing by. The innocent description charms readers.

Waldron Harpers Magazine

Umbrella Without Handle A Novel Free Hands Device

An illustrated description of a Vienna architect's invention that folds into a compact unit for hands free use. The device rests on the shoulders with two thin tools and a chest band, aiding architects engineers and artists who work with their hands full.

Vienna

Samson cigar sparks joking talk in quiet exchange

In a brief, lighthearted exchange Guyer and Gunner discuss a cigar named Samson. Gunner questions its strength and jokes about Samson’s hair, while I remark my wife bought a box and note its bold character.

Gunner

Grand Concert in Vernal by William F Hanson and guests

William F Hanson will present a grand concert in Vernal Social Hall on July 31 1007 at 830 pm with advanced pupils and local talent. The program features multiple piano and vocal solos and a violin and brass duet. Reserved seats 50 cents general admission 29 cents. Tickets at Vernal Drug Store with a no children in arms policy to prevent interruptions.

William F. Hanson Vernal Utah Inderer Schubert Mesars J Janson Truce Catcher Mirace Mary Siddoway Afton Pack Vienna Misaes Afton Pack Lota Trim Basa

Horses for Servian Royalty Highlight Sultan Gifts

The sultan offers two of his finest horses as presents to King Peter and the Crown Prince George of Servia. Preparations are under way to ensure safe transport with four grooms and an officer supervising their delivery to Servian stables.

Peter George of Servia Pete

Longtime Utah church member Lyman S Swett dies at 83

Lyman Swett born September 7 1834 in Lrold New Hampshire died Saturday July 20 from heart failure and liver disease. He joined the LDS Church in 1838, moved to Utah in 1852, worked in California mines, later settled in Payson and Vernal. Survived by thirteen children seven living. Funeral Monday at 2 pm led by Bishop John N Davis. burial at Rock Point Cemetery.

Lyman Johnson Sweet

Public Lecture by President Smart at Vernal Meeting House

William H. Smart will deliver a public lecture Sunday evening July 28 at Spa in the Vernal meeting house under the auspices of the M I Association. All are invited. David Hennion signs the notice.

Wm. H. Smart Spa Vernal M. I. Association David Hennion

Bids Sought for Cedar Wood by City of Vernal

The City Recorder will receive sealed bids until noon August 7 1907 for ten cords or more of good sound cedar wood to be delivered at once to a city lot. The City Council may reject any or all bids. Envelopes marked Bid for Wood should be sent to City Recorder Vernal Uintah County Utah.

City Recorder Vernal Uintah County Utah Uintah Railway Co Alhandra Green River Ft Duchesne J. Q Logan W. H Allen Ft Duchesne Company John McAndrews

Bids Sought for Sand Delivery to City Lot

Sealed bids will be received by the City Recorder until noon August 1907 for ten or more cubic yards of sand to be delivered at vats on city lot at once. Address envelopes marked Bids for Sand to the City Recorder Vernal 380 21.

Bid for Asphaltum Delivered to Vernal City

City invites bids until noon August 7 1907 for fifty or seventy five tons of asphaltum with weighers receipt to be presented at city vats by September 1 1907. Council may reject any bid. Envelope bids marked Bid for Asphaltum to City Recorder Vernal Uintah County Utah. Bens P Kelly City Recorder.

City Recorder Vernal Uintah County Utah Bens P. Kelly

County Teachers Exam to Meet in Vernal Aug Eight to Ten

Notice to school teachers states the second county teachers examination will convene at Vernal Central School August 8 9 and 10 for state certificates and diplomas. Exams occur in Logan Ogden Salt Lake and Ephraim on those dates. Forty two Norman graduates from the University of Utah are listed as applicants. If county teachers fail to qualify they should not expect to teach.

Vernal Central Logan Ogden Salt Lake Ephraim Taleo University of Utah A. M. Murdock Heber Verne Murdock Betts Cidndge Lake Fork Roosevelt Maramy Powell Musser Theodore Musser Ranch

Roosevelt community notes reveal water disputes and arrivals

Correspondents report commutation proof on homesteads near Roosevelt with Ed C Heller and John Strain. Absent are J Harding and Craig Harmston on a fishing trip. Water larceny charges loom as Dry Gulch Irrigation fights unauthorized diversions. Local arrivals, school election results, rain impacts, and social events mark a season of growth and tension in the Roosevelt area.

Ed. C. Heller John E. Strain Roosevelt Mia Strain Harry Guckert If J. Harding Roosevelt Mercantile Company Craig Harmston Whiterocks Creek Messrs. Harding Harmaton Harry Woods Mr. Woods Ed F. Harmaton Ward , Pack, Sr Chag. Shurtleff Vernal F. Harmaton E. K Bassett Bert Henry Harry P. Cummings Rose McDonald Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Government Farm Bailey James Hendrickson Justice Orsers Court Joseph Timothy Ward Elack J. Garnett Holmes Hendrickson Timothy Mr. Hendrickson P. H. Miller Hendricksons Pack Utah Dry Gulch Matthew Betts Bert Dldredge Lhoy Wilkins Lealie Eldredge Davis Mr. Davis Messrs Callbreath and Sims Denver Moffat Irrigation Company Moffat Ditch Colorado Park

Theodore Thrums Rev. Stormout Visit Myten

Theodore Thrums is joined by Rev. Stormout of Myten as they come over for an unspecified visit. The brief item notes their arrival and presence in town.

Rev. Stormout Myten

Myton Boating Scene Reopens With Fine Lake and Crowds

Myton shows a repaired Shamrock No 4 boat, inviting locals for a boat ride as large crowds enjoy daily boating on a newly calm lake. Roosevelt visitors join Myton youths for a Friday dance, while Rain improves roads and locals plan summer plans and barber shop start ups.

Myton Babcock Vernal Harry Woods Shertliff John Strang Roosevelt Mrs. Johnson Strawberry Clair Johnson Burt Shisler Loma Shisler John Redman Rawlins Ethel Hancock Joe Timothy Ben Rasmussen Geo. Hislop Marietta Harmston Floyd Carter Bessie Larson Hazel Hancock Zina Hancock Thella Brakice Fentin Ban

Jensen Jottings: New Baby and Local Happenings

John McDougall and wife welcome a 10 pound boy born on the 19th. Jens Jensen suffers LaGrippe confinement while the river recedes and ferryman explores new routes. Fred Case endures severe cramps during the 24th celebration preparations. Bishop Billings and B. Snow return from a trip to the reservation.

John McDougall Jens Jensen LaGrippe Fred Case Bishop Billings B. Snow

Chamberlain's Salve Heals Child Burn Quickly

Mrs. Robert Mytton of 456 John St HamiltonOntario praises Chamberlains Salve for curing her daughter's knee burn. The salve relieves burn pain almost instantly and is sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.

Tam Chamberlain Sune Robert Mytton John St., Hamilton, Ontari Walter Lloyd Drug Company

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