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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1903

Page

3

Local and Personal Notes on Travel and Print Supplies

Dr Hirth began a business trip to Salt Lake City Monday. Senator Bennion visited the agency yesterday and returned today. Mrs W T L Burton and Miss Florence came home early in the week from Salt Lake. A full line of stationery arrived this week for commercial use. Wim Ashton left for Salt Lake City this morning after Miss Teazel, who will be out of school on the 17th. He travels via Strawberry.

Dr Hirth Salt Lake City Wim Ashton Miss Teazel Strawberry

Coltharps Return From East Lake City

Horace and Miss Eda Coltharp returned home early in the week. Horace drove his automobile from Price in two days.

Horace Miss Eda Coltharp East Lake City Price

Clare Hacking Expands Role as County Book Agent

Clare Hacking has emerged as a full fledged book agent and is conducting a canvass of the county for a legal publication titled Citations and Legal Forms.

Clare Hacking

Township plat notice corrected for township 11 south range 19 east

In last issue the township plat notice omitted the township number. It should read township 11 south, range 19 east. The correction clarifies the precise township designation affected.

Settlement Notice In Vernal Drug Accounts

All accounts with the Vernal Drug Company prior to Jane Ast 1904 must be settled at once. Make settlement at the Geo A Lews Hardware Store 613 36 J.1f Reaven.

Vernal Drug Company Jane Ast Geo. A Lews Hardware Reaven Geo. A. Lowe Hardware Geo Lowe Hardware Reaper

Odd Fellows Elect Officers At Local Hall

Election of officers at the Odd Fellows lodge Saturday night resulted in Yuarley Ford as Noble Grand John Voelker as Vice Grand H OC Meadows as Treasurer and TP Dillman as Secretary.

Odd Fellowa Hall Yuarley Ford N.G John Voelker V. G H OC Meadows TP. Dillman

Mrs Jasper son and Lifreda depart for Heber to teach

Yesterday morning Lauritz Sorenger accompanies Mrs Jasper son and Miss Lifreda as they depart for Heber. Lifreda plans to return to his valley in the fall to teach school.

Lauritz Sorenger Jasperson Lifreda Heber Treda

Valley 4th parade invites all army groups to join

The central committee of the 4th of July celebration invites G. A. R. posts Black Hawk and Spaneh American War veterans to participate in the town parade.

Central Committee of G. A. R, Black Hawk and Spaneh American War Veterans

Vernal Seeks New Hotel as Elk and Cottage Close

The article notes Vernal has an ideal chance to attract a new hotel since the Elk Hotel is closed and Cottage Hotel is going out of business, creating a storage of opportunity for travelers.

Vernal

Rough Nine Mile Road Drives Changes in Travel to Rail Line

The section from Gata canyon to Price remains rough forcing travelers to detour via Colton Indian canyon or Haber Strawberry valley. Wm. Gibson returned home midweek after avoiding high water by passing through Strawberry valley to Hober. A ferry incident occurred when a cable slipped, delaying Mr. Collier and his two sons who were crossing the river.

Nine-mile Gata Canyon Price Colton Indian Canyon Haber Strawberry Valley Wm. Gibson Hober Prof. Sowarda Sarah California Cother

Episcopal visitors in Vernal hold Sunday services

Bishop Leonard and Rev. M. J Hersey will be in Vernal with Rev. James Stoddard. Sunday School starts at 10, morning service at 11, and evening service at 8. The Bishop will preach at both services. All are invited to attend.

Leonard M. J Hersey James Stoddard Episcopal Church

Man Arrested For Cruelty In Attention To Daughter

Joseph Neilson was arrested Tuesday on a charge of cruelty and inattention to his daughter Josephine, a four teen. His trial occurred Wednesday before B It Watson, resulting in a $3 fine plus court costs. Earlier, fourth ward residents reported a stir over the missing child who had threatened self harm in the canal. she was found later at a neighbor’s home.

Joseph Neilson Josephine Neilson Watson Costa Childs

Rivers Sweep Around Bridges This Week

High water in Uintah and Duchesne rivers flows around bridges during the past week. Local reports note swollen streams impacting crossings and river conditions.

Uintah Duchesne

Attorney Veltman Displays Fancy Meerschaum Pipe

The note says Attorney Veltman is showing off a fancy meer schanm pipe in town. It was presented to bun by Jas and Mense.

Veltman Bun Jas, Mense

Bishop Leonard to preach in Vernal tomorrow

Bishop Leonard arrived with Rev. Hersey and Bishop Leon in Vernal last evening. He will lead a preaching service at the precopal church tomorrow.

Leonard Vernal Hersey Leon

Sorenson Heads to Capital to View Vernal Music Stock

Lars Sorenson departed yesterday for the capital where he will inspect a stock of musical instruments with the aim of opening a music store in Vernal.

Lars Sorenson Im Vernal

Ministers Grant Marriage Licenses to Local Couples

Clerk Hanson issued marriage licenses this week to Rebeau Calder and Miss Estella Whitlock, and to Clarence W Tafor of Ft Duchesne and Miss Lionie Myers, confirming the arrangements in local civil records.

Hanson Rebeau Calder Estella Whitlock Clarence W.tafor Ft. Duchesne Lionie Myers

Settlement Due at Lowe Hardware Store

A debt from before June 1st, 190 must be settled immediately at Geo A Lowe Hardware Store. Parties are urged to complete payment at once.

Bishop Geo VP and Miss Birda Return from Provo

Bishop Geo VP Billings and Miss Birda arrived home from Provo last Saturday. Miss Ethel Cluff accompanies them and will live with her sister Mre CD 2B Daniels this summer.

Geo VP Billings Birda Provo Ethel Cluff Will Mre Daniels

Fourth of July Festivities Planned at Winn's Grove

The article states that the largest and most up to date celebration will take place at Winn's Grove in Vernal Utah this year, promising an elaborate event.

Winn's Grove Vernal Utah

J He and Ward Murray Return Home With Thresher Delay

J He and Ward Murray came back late last week without the thresher they planned to bring. They sent to the factory for a suitable model and intend to go to Price after it next week. Transporting it along the Price road is proving slow and tedious.

J.he Ward Murray Price

BPD Nebeker Heads to Salt Lake City on La Sal Mining Business

Nebeker started for Salt Lake City with Mr. Ashton this morning to meet stockholders of the La Sal mining property in which he owns stock. He may later travel with prospective buyers to inspect the La Sal property.

BPD Nebeker Salt Lake City Ashton la Sal

Uintah Creamery Reaches 210 Pounds Butter Burned

The Uintah Creamery reported butter burn totals with 194 pounds yesterday and 210 pounds today. New fines are due in about ten days and the creamery will close for two days to install them.

Uintah

Veral Asphalt Agents Update Bandana Claim Road

Cant. Dodds and Mr Beck of the American Asphalt Association report Bandana claim road completion from the mine to Rangles. Five six horse loads shipped this week as J Burchel conducts mining. A three year old colt owned by das Johnston was killed by lightning on Thursday. Hoe purchased the animal from Whipple and had just taken it home. Another horse nearby escaped injury though the neck and head suffered damage.

Cant. Dodds Mr. Beck American Asphalt Assocation Das Johnston Hoe Whipple

Valley Wheat Prospects Spur Mill Project

Thousands of bushels of old wheat remain in the valley despite flour shipments in the past year. This year shows increased wheat acreage and a strong crop outlook. A Vernal mill project could be built for about $14,000, funded by a capable partner ready to lead the venture.

Thala Ladies Review Bay View Book and Mexico Piece

The Thala Ladies met with Mrs Tom Taylor on June 11 1903 to complete the third Bay View course book The Awakening of a Nation They read and reviewed In Mexico s Capitol from Bay View magazine Members are asked to meet with Mrs D W Davis next week prepared to complete a full review of the Unstory Ginach Lil emay, Sec

Tom Taylor Bay View Mexico Bay View Magazine D. W. Davis

Vernal Visitor Dick Smith Returns After Hebar Visit

Dick Smith is back in Vernal after several weeks visiting relatives at Hebar, ending a lengthy trip before the upcoming July programs next week.

Dick Smith Sa Vernal Hebar

Rain showers lace Vernal in under an hour

Fragments note 64-100ths of an inch of rain fell Thursday afternoon in under one hour. Miss Anna King has returned home after winter at the University of Utah. K. W. Prodrickson, brother of a local blacksmith, arrived in Vernal from Sweden Wednesday evening. A trapeze performance is planned with the ball at Borton's Hall next Thursday night, June 18.

Anna King University of Utah K. W. Prodrickson Vernal Sweden Borton’s Hall

Pasturing Offer for Dry Cows at $1.50 Monthly

The message offers to take a few head of dry cows to pasture for the season at a rate of $1.50 per month per cow, cash in advance. The contact name given is Dan HW Utvusan.

Joannire Dan HW Utvusan

Captain Dodds Leaves for Salt Lake to Visit Daughters

Captain Dodds started to Salt Lake this morning for his daughter Miss Jennie and Dora Burton who have been in school at St. Marys Academy.

Capt. Dodds Salt Lake Jennie Dora Burton St. Mary’s Academy

Local youths return from Salt Lake trip and college visit

A. G. Overholt returned from Salt Lake Saturday. Milton White and his brother returned with him from school. Milton has been attending the State Agricultural College of Logan.

A. G. Overholt Salt Lake Milton White A Milton State Agricultural College of Logan

Hardware Store Relocation Noted at 613 3rd Street

A note indicates a settlement occurred at the Geo. A Lowe Hardware store on 3rd Street prior to dunes in 1903. The entry mentions a Reaper and the address 613 3rd Street.

Linen restoration deadline for July pickup at Ashley Larnlett

Reminder to gather linen collars cuffs and shirts and send to the laundry this week. Take items to Ashley Larnlett's residence. This is the last chance to get the linen back for the seventh of July.

Ashley Larnlett

McNaughton Returns After Visit to Abilene and Flood Delay

Mrs James McNaughton traveled home from Abilene Texas after visiting her mother who recovered from illness. A day’s delay came from floods in Kansas. A rainfall improved irrigation and washed dust from Mayor Ashton’s premises as Warren Coltonia returns from Provost with B Y Academy gym leadership and boasts their state contest win.

James McNaughton Abilene Texas McNaughton Kansas Ashton

Water spout causes flood torrent in foothill gulches

A water spout in the foothills southwest of the valley Thursday afternoon delayed crews over an hour as flood waters swept a gulch west of the ridge and carried a torrent eastward washing out upper and lower canals. Farms along the course suffered damage from the torrent’s force.

Social Tall Ball and Lunch at Stake Tabernacle Scene

The Social Tall hosts a lively ball Friday the 19th at the Stake Tabernacle with refreshments by Madams Peter Hanson and LD C Taylor and Vancon's Orchestra providing music. Invited readers are urged to attend as preparations for an appetizing evening unfold.

Peter Hanson C Taylor Stake Tabernacle Vancon

Mail Route Change Serves Gilsonite Camps

Rangley mail now travels via Cocklebur to Camp No. 1 near White River then up White River to Rangley, eight miles further than the old road. It serves gilsonite camps where 59 to 75 men work, delivering mail twice weekly. A Vernal letter leaves Thursday or Monday reaches Camp No. 1 low Friday and Tuesday.

Rangley Cocklebur White River

Parade Invitation From Jensen Saddles

To All Users of Jensen Saddles a note asks riders to join the parade on July Fourth morning. Riders will be photographed together after the parade and each horseman will receive a complimentary copy as a souvenir.

Jensen R. Dense

Novelty hair ornaments and pearl beads in jewelry trends

The passage lists hair adornments and gifts popular in a bygone era. It notes amber bead chains on gold cords, pearl nets, oval pink coral beads with gold links, smoked pearl buttons set with diamonds, perfume balls shaped as almonds or apples with diamonds, and blonde tortoise shell buckles mounted on combs dusted with diamond. It mentions birthdays and men’s wear implications.

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