Narrow Escape as Calf Dragged Four Year Old Girl
A four year old girl of Rev. M. J. Hersey survived after being dragged by a pet calf across the yard while playing rope games. She suffered unconsciousness and a suspected brain clot, later ruled nervous shock. no bones were broken though the child was badly bruised. The incident occurred near Whiterocks and Roogavelt country, with parents rushing home from Salt Lake to care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E P. Ford
Brownfield
Rev. Hersey
Salt Lake
Dr. Brownfield
Dragon
Death of Jimmie Barker Founder of Vernal Express
Jimmie Barker a longtime Uintah County resident and early Ashley Creek settler is found dead in his garden near his cabin last Sunday. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Frank Orser at Roosevelt was summoned. cause of death remains unknown though heart trouble is suspected. Barker wore only his night clothes and a single rubber shoe at the time of discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Barker
Jimmie
Vernal Express
Uintah County
Ashley Creek
McGuire Boys
Frank Orser
Roosevelt
Ashley Lumber Co Moves Yards to Cooks Planning Mall
To the Public we announce relocation to Cooks planning mall and readiness to furnish Lumber Rustic moulding flooring selected plank lath doors windows nails paints doorlocks hinges building paper and more. Inspect our lumber and be convinced we offer the best grade of lumber made in Uintah Co. We saw free use permits for our patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooks Planning Mall
Uintah Co
Ashley Lumber Co
Fishing season opens with license required under new laws
The notice proclaims the fishing season opens today June 15 and enforces a license for all fishing or hunting. It directs residents to obtain the license through County Justices of the Peace, with Deputy Fish and Game Warden Atwoop issuing guidance.
Mathew Caldwell’s 85th Birthday Reflections
Last Tuesday June 11 Mathew Caldwell celebrated his eighty fifth birthday in town with friends. He recalled early life and a wartime note about Gen Kearney choosing fourteen soldiers to guard Col John C Freemont in 1847. Caldwell was one of them in the only party to go east. He offered a vivid reminiscence of his experiences and hopes for joy in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Caldwell
Mathew
Mexico
Kearney
John C Freemont
California
Col Freemont
Washington
United States
Caldwell
Correction on Bromley incident at Dragon
The Expresa corrects a May 26 column stating Wm Bromley attacked a young woman at Dragon. Bromley says the shooting was accidental. a loaded gun discharged while he spoke with the young lady’s mother, wounding him in the neck.
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Expresa
Pars
Wm. Bromley
Dragon
Bromley
Claims Allowed in Commissioners Proceedings JUNG 1st
The record lists numerous county officer salaries and expenses approved including janitor work for Sarah Uiatt, house rents for Mrs Wollinger and Mrs J Ho Tteader, scavenger work, office supplies from Breeden, vital statistics burials, registering, and various road, bridge, and vegetation tasks. featuring names such as McConkie, Hartle, Jensen, Atwood, Freestone, James Jones, and others with amounts shown for labor, materials, and travel across multiple sites like Fort Lucheane and Astley creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Uiatt
Shaphirs
Wollinger
Lil Marshall
Breeden Office Supply Co
Gracosta
Juatea Eoure
Netil
Vital Atatistica
Geo Billluga& Son
Dasis & Co
Vilate Dennion
Close Call as Lightning Kills Horse Near Pool
Sunday near Walsh ranch west of Pool, Mr Huggins was struck by lightning while riding. He was unconscious for hours and later taken to the Onyx hotel under Dr Jones care. The bolt caused a scalp wound and severe burns. his hearing began returning after initial deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggins
Walsh Ranch
Pool
Mr. Hugging
Dr. Jones
Onyx Hotel
Steamboat Springs
Palot
Well Improved 80 Acre Vernal Farm with Water Right
A well improved 80 acre farm located three miles southeast of Vernal featuring a first close water right. Includes a frame house with four rooms. UINTAH Abstract Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Uintah Abstract Company
County notes and community reports from Udith county
Local correspondents report park fence moved near the track, Fourth of July plans, and talks by Wm Cook Jr and George Merkley. A horse incident near Mrs. Ells is noted, plus irrigation, schooling, and farm life updates. Weather looms with a rainless week and irrigation decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines Park
Wm Cook, Jr
George Merkley
R . Collett
E J. Ells
Geo Wilson
Mr. Ellis
Legrand Young
Provo
Lyle
Willard
Dalas
Bessie Batn
Lela Moore
8. Y. U. Commercial School
B Y. U
Independence Sparks and Local Travel Notes
Mr. Jackson attended his daughter's wedding in Colorado Springs and Manitou on June 6 and will return this week. Ira S Bryant orders a threshing machine aiming for strong fall oat harvest. Geo Dudley moves his family to the homestead for summer improvements. Wm. T. Fisher and B Rush visited Vernal on business. Tred Shelly travels to Grand Junction planning a homestead upon return. Postmistress Lydia B Rush praises new Independence Mercantile Company and increased local maid service for sixty families. Troy Keller works as head sawer at the old Bowles mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jackson
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Ira S Bryant
Independence
Geo Dudley
T. Fisher
Rush
Vernal
Tred Shelly
Grand Junction
Lydia B. Rush
Independence Mercantile Company
Troy Keller
Bowles Mill
Jensen Jottings and Local News Summary
Community notes report John Rasmussen ill but improving with a birth certificate for a grandson. Ashley Rasmussen advances to grandfather, Andrew Dudley Jr recovers from a knee injury, and Mrs Dudley is praised. Local roads commissioner updates bring fewer floods and ongoing road, culvert, and bridge work with public approval. The column closes with a playful mention of the mosquito season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rasmusgin
Ashley
A H Powell
Miss Rasmussen
Great Britain
Vernal's Clothiers Advertises Plainly Marked Goods
A brief retail notice states all goods are plainly marked with prices. Vernal's Clothiers, Matters and Furnishers advertise their merchandise clearly for shopper convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal’s Clothiers
Roosevelt Rumors and Local Happenings Reported
Mr Jim Barker, a well known homesteader, was found dead near his cabin last Saturday likely from heart failure. Funeral arrangements are being made for Tuesday afternoon with rain causing lower attendance at events at the Roosevelt schoolhouse. The Roosevelt Exchange is thriving under proprietors Shurtlif and Strang, with new hires added to the Mercantile Company and Vernal Book Store staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barker
Barker
Roosevelt School House
Bert Shistler
Wm Gagon
Bastell
Elerscal
Roosevelt Mercantile Company
Gagon
Coltharp Company
Mm Vernal
Basett
Roosevelt
Vernal
Property Sale Notice for Mitchel Property in Ver Utah
Sale notice advertises the Mitchel property located in Ver Utah at the corner east of St Pauls Episcopal Church. Inquire of Pore and Llangon, Agents 14tf for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Utah
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
Pore
Bid for Lumber Delivery Sealed in Vernal City
Call for bids received by the Lily Recorder at Vernal City for five thousand feet of lumber to be delivered to City Lot 5 within July 20 1907. Bids and sizes to be in by noon June 19 1907. Envelopes marked Bid for Lumber City Recorder Vernal Uintah County. Mayor and City Council reserve right to reject any or all bids.
Tetter Cured by Chamberlains Salve
A local customer suffered tetter for years until one box of Chamberlains Salve cured her. Chamberlains medicines are praised for good results in Almond Alabama. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mo Rodney & Co
Almond, Ala
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Whiterocks
Roogavelt
Jas. M. Barker
Hua Parenta
New York
Tonawanda
Buffalo
Roan
Man
Ane
Vassar
Ashley Valley
Jung
Udith Our County
Maeser
Wm U
Fisher
L. N. Shanks
R Horn
Claude
Mies Edina
Woothan
Henry Reeves
Rand Jett
Mre Trank Creer
Indian Police
Ca Css
White Rock
Green River
Florida
Wisswesippi
Joseph A Arnold
Jens Jensers Ferry
Independence Sparks
Jensen Jottings
Andrew Dudley, Jr
Andrew
Bracken Clothing Co
Roosevelts
Roosevelt Exchange
Messes Shurtlif and
Strang
Colorado Jiouse
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