Uintah County News Dedicates Cliff Mural and Local Happenings
The Uintah Valley column reports on community events from an opera house banquet for ex bishop Freestone to a new saloon by H J Chatwing. It recounts Bert Atwood’s trip, Chippa the queen’s visit, and a risky cliff painting project by Leon Voight to inscribe Remember the Maine on a canyon face.
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Lune
Bert Atwood
Cole Erads
John Merkley
Ashley Gartlett
Montana
Bullock
E Wm Johnson
California
Chippa
Ouray
Opera
Freestone
H J Chatwing
George Billings
Uintah County
Exchange
Alimentary Canal
Wm. Gibson
Maine
Ashley Canyon
Ashley Valley
Gipson
Ashley
Dry Fork
Leon Voight
Iimbs
Washington Monument
Bennion Family Heads to Conference with Kin
Mr and Mrs Sam Bennion and daughter Barbara left Friday for Bob Leake City and Logan after attending a conference and the ongoings. Mrs Bennion and Barbara plan a Logan visit with Wanda Yisher and Alta Bennion. Others departing for the conference include Mrs Earl Freeman and Mrs Jesse Haws.
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Sam Bennion
Barbara
Bob Leake City
Logan
Bennion
Wanda Yisher
Alta Bennion
Earl Freeman
Jesse Haws
Final Tributes for Mrs Ida Galbreath Held in Uintah
Services at Congregational Community House for Mrs Ida Galbreath widow of Win Galbreath were led by Rev Charles F Sebold. The funeral featured church choirs and a trio. interment in Rock Point cemetery. Born August 15 1853 in Illinois she lived in Minnesota Colorado Ashley Valley and Vernal. Survived by eight children twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Community notes include juror list for June term and Uintah Democratic convention actions.
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Congregational Community House
Ida Yana
Brenth
Win Galbreath
Joseph Galbreath
Charles F Sebold
J Neil
Marrardt Neal Sane
N E Beaird
Opal Berard
Claudia Puller
Fev “Bold and
Leon Thorne
Ashley Valley
Rheia
Jamies Joe and
Perry
Vernat
Elmer
Artesia Callf
Ella Jurgens Littleton
Sheriff McNeil
Jyne
Ammon Reynolds
Coltharp
J D Karren
A Stlatch
Bernard Gardner
John @ Hacking
Calder George Bartlett
Orin Griffin
Themis Ainge
Fred Robinson
John M Cook Jr
Conrad Franks
Peter Harrison
Geoge
Dayle
Wm. Bingham
Daniel Evans
Lynn Ashton Warren Biers Jena Jensen
Jos
Herbert Tyzack
Pope
Uintah County
Williamr Gibson
Joseph A McKee
William Preece
John McAndrews
James H. Mease
Byron
Hotes
Denver
Colorado
Hacking
George D Nash
Charlotta
Joseph Hacking
Sarah M
Colton
Birnie
DU University
Minerva Johnson
Willeave Tomorow
California
John
Tiates
Charles Carter
J. If
Enos Bennion
Salt Lake
Utah Wool Growers” Association
Utah
James Ho Mease
Unclear Family Visit Report From Local Paper
Tre Cliva Hislop of Leslie Ashton and sons of Roosevelt visits the Ashton Brothers company area. Mrs Flrssop formerly lived at vernal.
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Tre Cliva Hislop
Leslie Ashton and Sons
Roosevelt
Ashton Brothers
Compan
Flrssop
Vernal
Eight Million Dollar Gold Deposit Reported at Horseshoe Bend
The Gravity Gold Mine Co of Los Angeles plans to start operations at Horseshoe Bend on the Green River by July 1 to mine placer gold from river banks. A Denver Cole member oversees work as tests in Wyoming fields show only sparse deposits. the site is said to contain millions of yards of pay dirt worth over one dollar per yard. The group leases over 22 percent acres and introduces a new placer method expected to astonish the mining world. The firm includes Lea Yearling J McConnell and Homewood Accord, with Homewood stating the deposit is a volcanic gold formation.
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Gravity Gold Mine Co
Los Angeles
Calis
Horseshoe Bend
Green River
Hoemewoed
Denver
Cole
Wyoming
Lea Yearling
J . McConnell
Calif L.A
McConnell
South America
Homewood
Sudden Death of James Chipman Father of Mrs Stringham
James Chipman longtime Utah banker and merchant died suddenly at American Fork on a Friday afternoon. Born February 14 1861 he built a career with Chipman Mercantile Co and in several banks including the Bank of American Fork and the Bank of Pleasant Grove. He leaves a wife Nan Dover two daughters Catherine and Dorothy and son James with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Alpine Stake Tabernacle with interment in American Fork cemetery.
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E Brgent H Stringham
James Chipman
American Fork
Mir Ch'pman
Utah County
Chipman Mercantile Co
Bank of American Folk
State Bank of
Lehi
Bank of
Pleasant Grove
Chipman Mercantile
Mercantile Busines
Jamey Chipman
Sarah Green Chipman
Brigham Young Academy
Nan Dover
Albion
Pennsylvania
Catherine Dorothy
James
Griant Stringram
Vernal
Ray Rosebrough
Salt Lake City
Meg Creaosins
Brethrs
Alphonso Stephen Washburn
William Delano
Provo
Emmitt
Alpine Stake
Duchesne Triumphs Over Vernal After Delayed Game
Duchesne defeated Vernal 11 to 4 in a Sunday game after a scheduling mix up. Crowds gathered at both sites as Duchesne pulled ahead in the fifth inning aided by a run of luck. Vernal pitchers Winn O Neill and Dave Curry were seen in strong form, and Arcadia was noted for upcoming action.
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Duchesne
Vernal
Duchesne F
Winn O'Neill
Dave Curry
Arcadia
Moffat Road Eyes Extension and Transcontinental Link
Moffat road officials plan to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for a permit to extend from Craig to Provo, with surveys completed and rights of way secured. Rumors of railroad consolidations involving the D and RGW, Western Pacific, and Missouri Pacific surface in Denver and Salt Lake City, while officials discuss the Dotsero cutoff and the new Moffat tunnel as part of a potential transcontinental hookup.
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Umers
Dotsero
Moffat Tunnel
Moffat Road
Inter-state Commerce Commission
Washington DC
Craig
Prova Spon
Freeman
Vernat Vivens Club Committee
Salt Lake Tribune
Balt Lake
Denver
P S Pscott
Beaver and Rio Grands Western Railroad Company
Burlington Missouri Pacific
Westrn F Pacific
Arthur Curtiss James
Ima Bir
Pycott
Feneral
Shields
Pyeatt
Fyeatt
Waldwin
D and Rgi
Tiurington
Missouri Pacific
Moffat
Missouri Pacific Western Pacific
D & Rgw
Pyeatt Saia
D&rg W
Memorial Day Exercises at Vogue Theatre Report
Memorial day exercises were held at the Vogue theatre Sunday afternoon. Legionnaire Sander presided with Captain Geo Goodrich serving as chaplain. Bishop James Wallis gave the address in a well received program.
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Vogue Theatre
Legionaire I
Death of Thomas Hackford in Vernal and funeral at Lapoint
Thomas Hackford of Lapoint died Monday at noon after weeks of medical treatment in Vernal. His remains were taken to Lapoint for funeral services held Wednesday afternoon. He was 68 and had suffered asthma and kidney trouble for two years.
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Thomas Hackford
Lapoint
Haackford
Acorn Company Launches Campaign Attracts Large Crowds
The Acorn Company reports a successful product launch with advertised merchandise via the Express and heralds. Large crowds gathered at the Merion store to view the offering. Shaf fermanger expresses satisfaction with the campaign results.
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Acorn
Merion
Shaffermanger
Missouri Pacific Opposes Conference Pursuits
The text indicates ongoing talks about arranging further conferences while Missouri Pacific opposes these moves, signaling a dispute over scheduling and control between parties involved.
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Missouri Pacific
Fugitive Gilmore Shot After Desperate Escape Attempt
C Gilmore, wanted for justice, was shot in the leg by Deputy Arthur Jacobs of Roosevelt after trying to flee during arrest. He wrecked a car near Rangely and hid in Vernal before a Roosevelt capture. Authorities connect him to a Lamar bank robbery and bonds case, with Everiff J Gourley transporting him to Colorado for trial.
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C . Gilmore
Arthur Jacobs
Roosevelt
Gilmore
Roosevelt Elty
Jacobs
Olimore
Lamar Colo
Everiff J . Gourley
Hic Blanco County
Colo
Colorado
Senator O'Donnell Honors Calder With Gold Medal in Oratory
Senator Thos W. O'Donnell presented Grant Calder the gold medal for victory in the Uintah High School public speaking contest Mia 625. Ruby Jan sen took second. papers published. The event occurred after delays due to UFICG committee scheduling and Utah Colorado River relation topics. judges were James H Wallis G Goodrich J N Lybbert and Robert L Pixton.
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Thos O Donnell
Vernal
Grant Calder
Uintah High School
Ir Caller
Senfor
Elorn
Finsls
Ruby Jansen
Pat
UBIC
Colorado River
James H Wallis
Goodrich J N Lybbert
Robert L Pi
Victory Highway Gravel Project Planned This Summer
Salt Lake reports say the state road commission and the US bureau of public roads will gravel the Victory Highway from Strawberry Valley to Salt Lake. The project uses part of the 128000 forest highway funds allocated for construction work on this route.
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Salt Lake
State Road Commission
US Bureau of Public Roads
Strawberry
Interstate highway signing program authorized to begin
The commission approved finishing signing and marking on principal interstates at an estimated cost of 19000 funded by state and local authorities. Work includes erecting standard signs on connections where routes are laid out, with routes from Castlegate to Duchesne and from Utah County east to Price included.
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Weber
Castlegate
Duchesne
Utah County
Price
Al.o
Mrs E J Young Returns Home From Balt Lake Trip
Mrs E J Young spent several days last week in Balt Lake for a basic trek test and has returned home. Her husband Dr. E J Young accompanied her on the trip to the lake area.
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E. J Young
Balt Lake
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Vwhite Thers
da Galbreath
Gail
Briant H Stringhan
Thorn Hatch
University of Law School
Ralph Siddoway
Siddoway
University of Utan
Ford
Virginia Green
G M Green
Leland Stanford University
James Longe
John Jorgensen
Uta
Jean P Christensen
Nile Hughes
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Thos W. O'Donnell
Victory
Strawberry Valley
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