Cattle Tax Row Over Bartlett Oldland Feeders
A Colorado valley tax dispute on Bartlett and Oldland cattle fed last winter drew caustic remarks from Iho Blanco County exchanges. Officials say the cattle were assessed as directed by the Attorney General, while Bartlett and Oldland managers deny mistreatment and express satisfaction with the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iho Blanco County
Dartlett
Oldland
Uintah County
Mailer
Bartlett
Muller
Oflals
Colorado
Road Route Options From Blue Mountain to Vernal Discussed
Analysis favors a southern Moffat road versus Boar River canyon for lighter grading though longer distances. Vernal remains on the direct line from Blue Mountain to Jensen via Ashley Creek to Vernal and toward White Rocks.
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Moffat
Blue Mountain
Boar River Canyon
Vernal
Jensen
Ashley Creek
White Rocks
Floods and cyclone toll across multiple states
Reports warn of extensive flood damage in Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Missouri with a high death toll. An earlier cyclone near Georgia is said to have killed around 100 people, per tonight’s papers.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Afisaouri
Georgia
Appreciative Letter From D Ho Mortat President
A May 15 1903 letter from D Ho Mortat president expresses sincere thanks to Uintah County Utah officials for their board resolution supporting a planned line. The note says the enterprise will bring value to the territory and credits the board’s encouragement as proof of early support.
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Denver
Colorado
Board of County Commissioners
Uintah County
Vernal
Utah
Ith
Khindia
D. Ho Mortat
Complex family ties confuse editor in Verry Olja Republic
The editor laments tangled kinship claims alleging he married a widow with a daughter and that his father married the daughter making him stepson while his daughter becomes his mother. The daughter has a son aged 14 who is the editor’s brother and grandson and his wife is his stepmother. The web of relations may extend to the editor being his wife’s husband’s grandchild and possibly more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verry
Olja
Republican
Hfe
Hag
Tbe
Hass
Fragmented Note on a Dirty Towel and Hidden Marks
A rambling passage describes a dirty towel and a print house scene with references to a tramp, the foreman, and an editor. Vivid, rough imagery contrasts warmth and cold morning air as the item deteriorates and breaks.
Government survey urged for Gilsonite land disposal
Mr C C Heltman of the general land office Waerington D C visited Vernal on Thursday and Monday to study Gilsonite land disposal. He favors surveying before sale since unsurveyed land and many metes and bounds complicate disposal. Without appropriation for surveying the issue may be delayed to the next Congress session.
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C .C. Heltman
Mineral Department
General Land Office
Waerington D.C
Vernal
Express
Congress
County Finances Show Strong Five Month Improvement in Uintah
Uintah County reports robust finances for the first five months of 1903 led by Treasurer Davis. Bank warrants declined to 31 21613 from 225 383 on June 1 902, saving about 1 007 70. Recorder fees rose 345 13 year over year.
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Uintah County
Davis
National Bank of the Republic
County Health Board
Recorder
St Lonia
Choir Reorganized During Vernal Church Meeting
Choir members answering the Bishop's call gathered for a Thursday practice. Director Sorenson handed control to Bishop Daria who praised attendance and recommended three new directors Sisters Esther Young Vilate Benman and Brother IZ H Belcher. Ice cream and cake followed as the group planned future entertainments.
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Sorenson
Daria
Sorensen
Esther Young
Vilate Benman
IZ H Belcher
Sistera Pach
Nebecher
Loung
County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session
The Board of County Commissioners met in regu lar session with Wm Ashby as chairman and others present. They equalized assessed property values and resolved to curb water runoff onto roads and highways, directing road supervisors and the county attorney to pursue violators. Various petty bills were approved, and notes covered labor, supplies, and bridge work. The treasurer reported May receipts of 2879 66 and disbursements 1158 87, leaving 1720 79 on hand.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wm Ashby
Jos
A. McKee
Richardson
Tennen Bridge
Thor Lingham
Slavin Om
Supy Uwe
Olnen
Estrus
Arnah Fllatel
Ff Young
Burtalatpacr
Lea Timothy
Rosd Uy Ag
Ashby
Napla Mercentiie
O Pauls
Basle
Denk
John Gleno
Jobn Ro Murray
Brush Creek
Sal
Buenavista Notes on Soldiers and Local Happenings
George Alma McConkie, son of Widow McConkie, returns after seven years and three months service in the army, reflecting on battles in China and the Philippines before his discharge in Washington. Also reports graduates from B Y Academy in Provo, Fourth of July committee updates, weather-damaged crops, Bishop Colton family plans, Christian Science society notes, and a sale or trade notice near the city limits.
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George Alma McConkie
McConkie
Hausward
Tiensin
Pekin
China
Philippines
Washington
Republic
B Y. Academy
Provo
Ralph
Donn Harding
Clare Sfuching
Jeanette
Joan Gerber
Bishop Colton
Don B. Colton
Warren Colton
Dempsey
Idaho
Warren
Trovo
Prices for assorted table fruit and staples at Bullock's
A list of prices reads like a local storefront sheet with items such as assorted table fruit, tomatoes, coal oil per gallon, coffee, sugar, bacon per pound, and lard. The note appears to come from Bullock's store, showing per unit costs and quantities.
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Bullock's
Notice of Township Plat Receipt Utah 1903
Notice lists township plat received from the United States Surveyor General for Utah for Township South Range 19 East St Mer. Plat will be hired June 27 1903. State has a preference right of selection under the 1904 act except rights begun before 1900. option to exercise by August 26 1903. After August 27 1903 remaining lands open to entry under the public land law. Trasa D Mozes Register.
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St. Mer
Trasa D. Mozes
Dillings horse to visit for service at Wanwaan
The Dillings horse will be at Wanwaan for services. Interested parties are asked to wait and engage with the owner W A Wanwaan as the arrangement proceeds.
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Dillings
Wanwaan
Herald advertising rates and subscription options
The Salt Lake Daily Herald advertises pricing for the Sun day Herald including a magazine section and annual rates. It lists 83 cents per month for weekly readers, 12 per year or 1 for six months. The semi weekly edition costs 150 per year and Orange Judd Turmer is 175 in advance.
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Salt Lake
Visits of Home Missionaries for the Ensuing Three Months
A list of scheduled missionary visits by various leaders to wards and towns including Vernal Naples Mountain Dell and Milward. Dates run May through August with assignments for Hacking Tim othy Vernal and others across multiple wards.
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Joseph P. Hacking
Alma N. Timothy
Vernal
Millward
Ghnes Ward
Naples
Jensen
Mountain Dell
A.A Hews
Jorin H Hodgkinson
Ghnesward
Dingham
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Vernal Express
Vernal Lintah County
Dan Ho Hin
Oditer
Wille
Pwan
Wil
Commissioners Proceedings
Christian Science Society of Vernal
Lditor
Chiriet
Christian Centiste
Christ
God
St Paul
LTI
Edity
Ars Eddy
Chu
Earth
Lowarp Lyezerr Norwoop
Charleston
8. C
City Limita Ia
Uxien Straies Save Office
Salt Lake City
United States Surveyor General For
Duchesne Stage & Express
A.J. & BD. Lee
Concord
Price
Duchesne
Duchesne Bridge
Ft. Duchesne
Geo. A. Lowe Company
Leslie Ashton
the Herald
Winn & Woodward
Castecan Utahs
Vernal Ave
Fourth Judicial District Court
State of
County of
Uintah
Susig Siname
Joalah Simms
Josiah Bis
Fet
Ant Lou
Joy Kore i Lalntitfs
Yeraol Uintah Do
George Kitlngton Lottnre
Lintah
Tonce
Davenport
Uinehh County
Castle Valley
Mitchel
Hayden
D Harpe
Vintar
MacAinight
J.C. Weeter
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