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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
3
Local notes say a jury is in place for the Haywood case while the county commissioners have served as a board of equalization throughout the week.
Misses Hazel Ashton and Sarah Ode Kirk returned from Schofield where they taught last winter. They have accepted positions with the Vernal Central school for next winter.
A festive gathering by Varnal concludes without injuries as she partly indulges in a celebratory moment and remains free from destructive elements. The narrator affirms continued affection despite the incident.
The Allred family of ten, including nine boys, gains a baby girl last Thursday. The newborn is described as the handsomest little girl in Naples ward, already ruling the household.
About twenty five men are now working on the Vernal Milling and Light Co's canal at the mouth of the gorge. The project advances the business and may lead to a brighter future with a better water system once the light problem is solved.
Robert Marshall of Lake Fork arrives in Vernal to boast strong grain prospects. He notes no past contracts this year but markets for all the grain he will raise, including sixty five acres of oats on his Lake Fork homestead and two large Indian farms on the Beach in lucern and oata. A hopeful report for the farming season.
Dr. Hirth spent a few days in Whiterocks during the week. Lester Bingham, enrolled in a commercial course at the B Y University, returned home Sunday.
Ex sheriff William Preece arrived from Whiterocks to attend district court this week with Mrs Preece accompanying him.
The Uintah Creamery will put its milk processing machinery back in operation Monday morning June 10. Milk is the initial product expected to be prioritized as production resumes.
Willie Hanson, a Vernal native and graduate of the Department of Music at the BSA University, has returned home this week. Citizens take pride in Hanson's achievement as he completes his degree this year.
Last Thursday the saw mill on Mosby Mountain began work with Jas Griffin and E W Davis present to start it. They plan to install a shingle mill there in the near future.
Notice warns of rising water levels as streams swell with warm weather. Gevorre Bartlett predicts snow depth averaging two feet on Taylor Mountain, noting potential hazards for the area and local structures.
Chas Popper owner of the K outfit comes in from New York for a short recreational visit. He says he seeks nature at his Blue Mountain ranch and plans a few weeks stay out here.
A reader using the Dragon correspondence denies the Express headline about Mr Bromley, calling the incident accidental and condemning anonymous communications that fail to sign. The Express asks for real names to correct errors.
Local ads trumpet summer clothing hats groceries and records at Burton Samuels Ashley Co op and Jensen. Prominent mentions include Columbia graphophones L D S knit garments and bargain tables with half price items. Also notes on dairy ice cream prices and farm livestock for sale.
Two horses named Red Speck and Grey Prince to stand at the owner’s place east of Renolds and Fletcher mill. Terms set at 3, six dollars and ten dollars for service. Date 23 to WaAsH Caldwell.
Police report a LosT-382 automatic revolver located on the road between Vernal and the Gap. Return to this office.
The Ashley Co-op invites proposals for cedar posts. They seek 400 sound posts and ask bidders to submit competitive offers.
Two shot guns one double barreled hammerless new and one Winchester repeater. Also a rifle a 32 special Winchester repeater nearly new. All in good condition and first class firearms. Cheap for cash or will trade for calves or cows. At this office Dan Hillman.
Burton and Samuels offer an extensive line of coat shirts with a display in the west window at J. W. Olsen Nap lex. The ad promotes Jensen's goods as unmatched in quality.
Calder's agent Pontha Calder invites customers to try pure ice cream and shop EF for Columbia Graphophones and records at low prices comparable to Sears Roebuck. EF offers express charges from five to three hundred ten dollars. The Columbia line has won all First Prizes at World’s Fairs.
For sale an 80 acre farm three miles southeast of Vernal with a first class water right. Includes a frame house with four rooms. Listed by Uintah Abstract Company.
Wordless note indicates Miss Millie Winnie is home from school for summer. An afternoon of racing is planned at Glines track on Wednesday for racing enthusiasts.
Chiff Samuels and Lynne Reader came home Monday from school to spend the summer vacation at home.
J. A. Olsen was in Vernal on Monday pursuing a claim for a second entry on a Sun dance area homestead, aiming to secure additional settlement rights.
W. H. Gagan joins the Roosevelt Mercantile Company store staff and Mrs. E. K. Bassett also becomes a clerk there. Geo. Glines is appointed janitor at the courthouse and will tend the grounds in order. A Monday quarter race saw Ward Murray’s horse win easily over Thos. Odekirk’s entry.
A marriage notice misfiled last week for C. W. Fredrickson and Olive Long missed the Exprena column. The item intended for public notice now appears as a corrected brief.
Hamaker recalls seeing a saddle horse corpse floating near Green River and a saddle drifting earlier. He notes a strong wing shooting outlook this fall with mourning doves abundant this spring and rivers, lakes filled, promising good duck season.
Misses Fern and Bella Dillman and Ray Dillman with Wayne Decker came back Saturday. The girls had lived with their grandmother in Chariton Iowa during the winter and attended school, while the boys were at Boulder Colorado attending the State University.
Mrs Hodge and her son Howard travel by stage on Friday toward Dragon and Ily to join Mr T L Mitchell former townsman. Howard has won hearts in Vernal with his courteous treatment and secures a good position awaiting him at Ely.
The Moab Times reports a new placer gold field at Wilson Mesa about fifteen miles from Moab at the La Sal foothills. Surface pans yield 100 to 200 colors of flake gold with heavier, larger pieces at bedrock.
Three letters arriving Friday night bring reservation news too late for this issue. We welcome timely items from correspondents on the reservation country and ask that letters reach this office by Thursday night to ensure publication.
George Bennett brings Rev Mr Tracy and wife to their new home as Strawberry River floods surge. He notes water levels would swim a horse to reach Mr Tracy’s homestead and other river homesteads face the same fate. Tracy camps on a neighbor’s claim awaiting receding floods.
A committee of volunteers led by Steve Wilson Gilbert Peterson and Erastus Peterson meets promoters from the lower bench to discuss establishing school districts. Monthly meetings on the last Saturday address immediate needs and future safety and improvement for residents.
The report about a Mexican confrontation and chase at a camp is challenged. Hall says Trujillo and others threatened him, while Hacking sent Hall with a buggy instead of on horseback. A fist fight occurred and guns were involved as the trio pursued Hall. The matter heads to court for resolution.
Mrs James Gibson daughter of Richard Pope arrives in Vernai with her two children to spend the summer with relatives.
Uncle Jake schedules removal of plaster from the Opera House ceiling and its replacement with lumber. He also plans scenery retouching and painting of several new scenes to refresh the stage presentation.
A traveling spectacle fakir roams towns selling medicated glasses. He is expected to appear in the area as many gullible people remain ready to bite at a guaranteed get rich scheme.
Citizens along Nephi Beach push petitions to spur a county road project from Uintah river four miles south of White Rocks. The route would run one mile south of the section line base and connect White Rocks with Roosevelt, urging local influence to back the build.
Vernal mourns the loss of Mr and Mrs Orser who left for their reservation home on Thursday. Their homestead borders the Roosevelt area and Mrs Orser will be missed for her active role in social gatherings and public events.
Gilbert Peterson pledges 40 acres for a St Louis townsite near Nephi Beach southwest of Whiterocks after final land proof in a month or six weeks. Locals discuss timber land for a church and school building and preparations for a school district boundary and child enumeration. A Wasatch County church organization holds regular meetings at a settler home.
Fifty percent more attendees at the Opera House meet to fund a stock share in the Chicago Daily Socialist. The group votes to back Associated Press plate matter for country papers every three weeks and seeks local paper acceptance to inform through education not agitation.
A marriage license was issued during the week to Archie Searle, 17, and Sylvia Birch, 19, in a case noted amid local events.
Elias Winn, Mrs. Flora E Collett, Mrs. Addie Longhurst and Miss Vilate Bennion depart Monday by team via Price to attend the M I A Conference in Salt Lake City on June 7 8 and 9. F M Young was to join but illness of his wife prevents his travel.
To build a storage reservoir for watering desert lands between Ouray and Randlett, a conference was held yesterday among three Denver gentlemen Messrs Walker Sims and Colabraith and W H Donaldson of Moffat Harden Bennion R Collett and Josh McKee. Indications are that good results will come from the conference.
June studies for Sunday School were taken up by teachers in their Union meeting. All wards were represented and despite teachers leaving for summer, remaining teachers report steady work and continued keen interest in the program.
No trustees have a legal right to hire any teacher unless that teacher has a county or state certificate. N. G. Sowarps, Co. Supt.
Tonight. If you would enjoy tomorrow take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tabs to rush. They produce an agreeable laxative effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. Price 25 cents, samples free at Walter Lloyds drug store.
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