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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented column covers diverse Utah notes from Tintic to Ouray. Mentions Gagan in Tintic, Atwood returning from California, major cavalry movements, local shop updates, the Ouray School summer program opening on the 14th, and a police arrest tied to a storm-mimnary break in Ouray.
Residents of Hebar and Vernal figures, hearings set for 2 pm before U. S. Commissioner J T McConnell. Trustees schedule a June primary at the Contract Schoolhouse to elect delegates for a county superintendent nomination convention in Vernal.
Notice to school trustees outlines delegate allocation per ward based on one delegate per every 20 students or fraction. Ward totals include Vernal eight Mali Ward six Ghoes Ward four Morrotts Ward four Union two Jensen two South View two Pleasant Vien two Ashley two Dry Fork two River Dale two Brush Croek one Deep Crack one Rich Crook one. N.G Sowarns as Co Supt. of Levels Go to J K Bullock's for fresh vacata candies nuts and groceries.
The Green River and Ashley Creek have risen in recent days sparking fears of widespread flooding for residents along the creeks. Local editor notes and community reports describe a tense mood as water levels climb and preparations intensify. The piece also mentions new business activity, a saloon project, and various local incidents including a chase over a mounted buggy and a wagon accident near Carroll's mill.
Citizens of Uintah County funded and arranged a dramatic cliff painting above Ashley Valley. Leo Voight, a painter, and a crew hoisted to an 858 foot face to render the slogan Remember the Maine and a picture of a battleship. The risky ascent caused fear among spectators but the word was completed before nightfall, with plans to finish the ship later.
Considerable excitement gripped Ouray last week as Indians, angered by whites building a road, held council and chose to resist. Captain Cornish, the Indian Agent, urged peace but warned they would fight if compelled, with the phrase Washington would kill every one of them. Charlie Shavenaugh, an Indian chief, led the ring pursuing arms. Indians have been buying firearms and ammunition, while traders note preparations for trouble. Some have visited George Billing's store on Green River to purchase ammunition.
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