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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
3
The Old People’s Committee is requested to meet at Vernal Central School on Saturday June 13 at 7 o’clock. All members must attend to set a date and prepare an entertainment for the elderly. Atwoop, Chairman.
Agency records show a two year old sorrel horse branded lazy four on the right shoulder with a white face stripe impounded for running at large in Vernal Utah. If not claimed and costs paid within ten days from this notice, it will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the City Stray Pound in Vernal at 10:00 AM on June 9, 1903. City Pound Keeper Janes I Mackinnah dated May 20, 1903.
Fresh oranges at the Vernal Meat Market and all grades of fly hooks lines leaders at Calder Bros Sheaff Preece. J MacKnight went to Brown's Park yesterday. Geo Slaugh is putting excellent radishes and early garden stuff on the market.
Vernal 1a will host a new drug store run by TE Colpin and Dr. Chas Hirth with June 15 opening. W W Evans will supply harnesses saddles and horse furnishings. The Vernal Drug Company announces new pharmacist Mr Benson formerly of Victor Colorado arrived recently. A July 4 basket sale goes out June 20 with last day to bang in four linen. A wedding involving a Vernal girl and Uncle Sam’s boy is planned for mid June.
Mina VanDuye Doty was awarded the county normal scholarship at the State University. Mise Doty was the only applicant for the position.
Dr Tharth departs Monday morning for Salt Lake City and will return on the 10th. During his absence his dental office will be closed for business.
An old gentleman who cannot afford more losses dropped a ten dollar bill on Vernal streets yesterday afternoon. A reward is offered for its return to William Hodgkinson.
John Angus, Mose Borin and Clmer Eaton brought 14 NOW modern improved self stacking threshers from the railroad for Ashley Valley operation this year.
Ashley Creek rises this spring with higher water levels than in recent years. Water flowed around the south side of the Atwood bridge Wednesday morning and caused uprapping at the Colton bridge to keep flow in the channel.
Major Ashton traveled to Salt Lake City Thursday to pursue business matters and consult prominent physicians about a stomach ailment that has troubled him for more than a year, causing him considerable annoyance.
George Sawin went to Fort Duchesne on Monday to be examined by the Post doctor under a Pension Bureau request. He applied years ago and now appears likely to receive a pension. He is an old veteran and badly crippled, deserving of relief.
The Uintah Stake held the annual primary conference on Monday June 1 in observance of Brigham Young's birthday. The stake house was crowded with children and standing room was at a premium. More children attended than at any previous conference.
Prof Sowards and family and Mass Sarah Gibson leave Wednesday for Palo Alto to attend summer school at Leland Stanford Jr University. It is unclear if Mire Sowards will stay all summer. if she does they plan to return around September 1. Mr Sewards will take the principals course.
The Vernal ward Young Ladies form a Guild to meet each Tuesday afternoon for an hour. Experienced artists will teach others while they work on fancy items for a fall fair to benefit the stake tabernacle. Next Tuesday is cushion day at Mrs. L. R. Pack’s home.
Calder Bros delivers ice daily and leaves orders at the store. Mack Collharp visited from the Whlate Rock store Saturday and Sunday last.
Salt Lake City resident Bishop Leonard will deliver a sermon at St. Pauls Church on Sunday June 1. The note mentions other local tidbits including people traveling and business shifts, with no major events stated.
Uintah bridge at Fort Duchesne faces danger as the Uintah River rises near record levels. Officials monitor water flow and flooding risk from the swollen river through the region.
S R Bonuron heads to Price day as flock masters of the valley gather wool buyers to bid on this year’s clip. June 18 19 marked final days to prep 4th of July linen for timely return. Barruzzz Agent Iverson and Ellison Murray moved foundation rock for the new bank building locating high quality rock ridge west of Millward.
Saturday morning at the Vernal Meat Market John Glines and Will Carroll clashed in a lively fistice encounter. Both men left with a black eye and were fined. The bout concluded with a points tie.
A culvert will be installed in the street from the Coop to Johnson's corner to channel away standing waste water. The project also includes filling the street center to improve drainage, a long needed improvement.
Town discussion centers on rebuilding the Vernal Mull to support growing "grapphic gear" and crop prospects. Backers say the project would be a valued addition to Vernal, citing potential yield gains and regional economic benefits.
Mrs. Sadie Holdaway County Ste varder reports a busy month with location notices recorded and office fees totaling 839430 for May. Most filings come from the St. Louis Guilsonite Company.
Tuesday morning Rev. Babcock and Mr Henderson began a journey that will take Babcock east to Chicago for a marriage. Henderson stays in Rifle until their return, then they expect to be back in Vernal in a few weeks.
Assays from the Steinaker area show promise as Archie Weeks reports finding a vein of misonite near Vernal. If verified, a mining camp may develop at Vernal with new activity and prospecting interest surrounding the Sheldon claim.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church reorganized as St Pauls Guild of Ver nal. Elected officers for the year are Mrs G U Adams president, Mrs Weltman treasurer, and Mrs T Mitchell secretary. Regular meetings start next week every Wednesday at the church.
Veral residents gathered on Green River last Sunday for a boat outing and fishing. Despite the old adage about Sundays, participants enjoyed the day, with many recounting stories of baptisms and risky water antics as boats tipped and swimmers surfaced.
Beers Store advertises wheat and oats for sale and fruit specials including peaches pears and strawberries at 15 cents a can. Winsome travelers Win Wimmer from Ft Duchesne and Forsyth of White Rocks visit Vernal. Louie Fuller clerks Coltharpatore during Bahing's Idaho vacation. Buabloch's offers a broad ladies wear line. The Hacking boys return from Provo GB Y Academy.
Bargain event starts Monday June 6 and ends June 13 at the New Cash store opposite the Post Office. Wool growers begin shearing at the Pot Crock shed and many are shearing on the mountain this year after lambing.
Uinish county plans participation in the Fourth of July parade with county resources. The commissioners propose a suitable representation to showcase the county.
Two Vernal pupils at the Bigham Young Academy last year received diplomas Warren Colton from High School and Bliss Birda Billings in stenography and typewriting marking notable post school training developments in the region.
Shaffer will ride the canal this summer as Water Master of the Ash ley Central Irrigation Company. He aims to distribute canal waters to satisfy all stockholders this season.
Two children of the Vernal ward primary surprised their former president Mrs. A K Bartlett Friday afternoon with a rocker. They spent a very pleasant afternoon at her residence.
County Commissioner Jos. Mcneo surveyed a bridge across Lake Fork after heavy rains raised the creek and washed away the west bank near the abutment. The structure is noted as one of the county’s best bridges and is reported to be in danger of going out.
W P Coltharp plans a single story brick building between this estore and Burton stores. It will span the full length of adjacent buildings and create two 18 and 20 foot store rooms. Theodore Johnson and Misses Jennie Johnson Alice Gardner and Man Timothy returned from Provo after winter at L Y Academy. Theodore Johnson placed second in both male and half mile runs in the State Athletic Contest. The U S Academy won the honors.
The annual oratorical contest of All Hallows College was held last evening in the assembly room before a large audience. Jiegh Coltharp of Vernal won the senior gold medal for his oration on Benedict Arnold.
Chris Iverson boasted the largest rock haul into Vernal by one team then rolled onto scales but had to back off as scales refused to weigh beyond 7,000 pounds. His load exceeded three and a half tons in a single trip, a notable feat for one team.
May McLaughlin reports the Utes left the reservation after a two week meeting with the Utes. The Major secured signatures from about one third of the chiefs while others remained wary. The act dictates allotment proceeds and 1,250,000 acres will open for settlement on October 1, 1904.
David Jenkins died suddenly Saturday night after returning from Vernal. He had lung disease and one lung was missing, leaving nine children and a widow. Funeral services were held at the Ghines ward house with Warren Johnson and William O'Neil speaking. Born March 12 1850 in Van Buren county Iowa he moved to Utah at age 13 and later to Ashley Valley in 1884.
Three younger cadets from Box B Salt Lake City list week John G Hacking John Bons and Ashley Bartlett will likely depart soon for the mission field with the latter heading to the Northern States.
A boiler leak at the Creamery forced a two day shutdown while repairs were attempted. Mr. Ford works to patch existing units so cheese production may resume tomorrow upon arrival of new equipment.
The Episcopal Church will hold Sunday School with an address tomorrow at 10 o clock. Evening services begin at 8 o clock with a sermon on Preparation Necessary to Success in all Things. All are welcome.
Notice asks all users of Jensen Saddles to attend the July Fourth parade morning. After the parade riders will be grouped for a photograph and each horseman receives a picture as a souvenir. The letter urges neighborly participation and remembrance of friends with Jensen.
A one year old white faced colt with two white hind feet and a K inverted 4 brand on the thigh was taken up in South Ashley precinct on June 2 1903. If not claimed, the animal will be sold to the highest cash bidder at the corral in South Ashley precinct on June 12 1903 at 2 00 a m. Pound-Keeper Stremen Olsen notes the notice.
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