State Land Board Mission to Uintah Basin Planned
The State Board of Land Commissioners will visit the Uintah Basin to investigate irrigation loans under a new law. Members including Collett and other officials plan firsthand inquiries in Vernal and surrounding areas to assess loan applications from Blue Bench Duchesne New Hope Colorado Park and Owlay irrigation concerns.
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State Board of Land Commissioners
Uintah Basin
Theodore
Wasatch County
Collett
Salt Lake
Land Board of
Riz
Land Board
Blue Bench
Duchesne
New Hope
Colorado Park
Owlay
Local News Briefs From Medico Chi And Nearby Towns
McCulloch and Eric son visited Mydt today while Warren Colton, a junior at Medico Chi in Philadelphia, spends vacation on missionary work in Canada. Watts Thompson was jailed by Marshal Wood for drunkenness. Mrs. George Adams and Mr. Corey return from a fourteen day pleasure trip to Portland and Los Angeles. Ed Sumner and Tina Lisonh wed today at Parsonage with Oliver B Loud officiating. Judge Booth and court stenographer Waltera attended the term of court in Vernai Price. Enos Henalon and others enjoyed a trout outing at Brush Creek despite poor lodging at Soldier Station. A 24 inch pipe will be laid to finish the city ditch city water will be turned out Sunday night to begin Monday construction from the Alwilda hotel to near Uintah State Bank. The work is expected to be a welcome improvement.
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John BE
Booth
Waltera
Vernai
Soldier Station
Alwilda
Uintah State Bank
Express Favored by Visit from Vivian Watkins at College
The Express is favored this morning by a guest Vivian Watkins a graduate of Columbia Law School. He notes vacation ends in September and he will enter his senior year. The scene is light with a college yell and a distant noise that resembles a siren.
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the Express
Vivian Watkins
Law School
Columbia University
Gays Vernal
The Voter as Legislator in 1911 Vernal
A Vernal citizen voices sympathy for those who vote on laws, warns how the result of its prohibition vote could shape life, and reflects on the campaign between wet and dry interests as election day approaches June 27, 1911. He notes the burden on citizens who decide the fate of laws and urges careful voting.
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Vernal City
Passengers See Clout Burst Near Dragon
A twelve passenger auto approached Dragon when a sudden cloud burst sent a wall of water down a ravine. The driver reversed engines and passengers were moved to safety as floodwaters passed. The ordeal lasted over an hour before the vehicle advanced.
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Dragon
Grandfather Caldwell Celebrates $9 Birthday at Dry Fork
Grandpa Caldwell marked his ninth birthday with relatives at Dry Fork last Sunday sharing dinner and smiles. Grandma Ashby, age 86, remains active and visits her daughter Mary Murray a mile away as her son in law Murray hosts a fine dinner.
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Grandpa Caldwell
Dry Fork
Grandma Ashby
Mary Murray
Mr. Murray
Mariette Markham
Spanish Fork
Wm Ashby
Wm. McKee
Rey McKee
Provo
Billa
Karren
Lina Bingham
Moront Gerber Ishows
Stella
Mabie Hocking
Lorenzo Read
Frova
Bryan
Wilt Stringham
Tople Club
Thomas Spiers
Allsa Anderson Iliaho
Gilbert Anderson
Ivey Bills
Don B Colton
Vivian Watkins
New York
Eare
Five Generations Meet in Lehi Home Arrival
The notice records the birth celebration of Merkley baby with Mra Hate Merkley and daughter in law Mre Yliis Merkley, joined by Grandma Gaddie of Lehi. The family notes a five generation meeting held in grandmother's arms, marking a rare lineage moment.
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Merkley
Yliis Merkley
Baby
Lehi
Grandma Gaddie
Baby Merkley
Drowned five month old in Nap’rs irrigation ditch tragedy
Naples correspondent reports the drowning of Grant Murray five months old after slipping into a narrow irrigation ditch in the front yard. The child was found face down under shallow water. The family receives community sympathy and an informal service will be held at Grand ma Murray’s home in Maeser Saturday.
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Nap'rs
Esterday
Grant
Sami Wurray
Iitle
Grandma Murray
Maeser
Grand Stand Day Nears with Vernal Game
Grand Stand Day is set for June 2 3 with a Vernal versus Indians ball game. All business houses will close a record crowd is expected. A night dance in the Opera House will occur if quarantine is lifted with proceeds to the grand stand. The bell team owes about $200 for the stand built for public comfort. If attendees paid 25 cents admissions three games would clear the debt. Vernal faces Roosevelt at Roosevelt Saturday.
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Vernal
Vernal Expands as Travel Hub Amid Rising Passenger Traffic
Vernal emerges as a growing inland travel center as The Rial Rail Auto and Vernal Price Stove report strong two day passenger totals. May cash receipts reach 1 219 dollars, suggesting a steady average for outbound business. The surge reflects Vernal’s expansion and favorable regional conditions.
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Vernal
Theiatel Railroad Auto
Christens Auto Introduces New International Delivery Car
A Salt Lake City to Vernal run demonstrates Calder Bros Ice Co new 20 horse power International delivery automobile. The Ze nith soda water and Jupiter ice cream are celebrated with a public christening event. District Attorney Harvey Cluff presented on the Prepon auto.
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Calder Bros Ico Co
Zlor
Thomases
Calder Broa Ice Co
Zenith
International Delivery
Salt Lake City
Dante's Canyon
Pontha Calder
Saya
Red Knowlden
Salt Lake
Consolidated' Wagon and Machine Company
Vernal merchants inaugurate Friday half holiday
Local business houses led by Lyle Miter and Ben Kelley announce a weekly half holiday every Friday afternoon starting June 23. Merchants invite clerks and staff to leisure time while Sunday church attendance remains expected. a grand opening with a band and mass will mark the start as various local firms sign on to the movement.
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Lyle Miter
Coop
Ben Kelley
W, BP
Coltharp & Co
Eftlean & General
Vernal
P Bill Sports
Nebeau Calder
Ba E Bell Tena
Ashley Coop
Bank of Vernal Vernal Meat‘ Market
Leslie Ashton Hdw. Co
Jensen Saddlery
Barter Ships
Studebaker Bros
Acorn Moekants’a Co
Bracken Clothing Co
Pape Jewelry
Palace Meat Market
Venal Harness Co
W. P. Cotharp & Co
Uintah State Bank
Con
Wazer
Vernal Trading Co
A. M Melle
Jt S
Thea Etores Clasé
Lost tools advertised in Vernal notice
Mr. Zimmerman posted Thursday night that he had lost a sack of tools. The Rurals left Vernal at eight o clock and by 9 46 Charles Shanno presented the last articles in answer to the Express advertisement.
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Hixpresa
Zimmerman
Vernal
Charles Shanno
Liberty District Fourth of July Celebration
The Liberty District in the Deep Creek area plans a full Fourth of July program. Forenoon exercises start at 10 o clock with athletic sports in the afternoon and a grand ball at 3 in the evening at the temporary pavilion near the Uintah river and state road. Executive committee members are C D Bartlett John Merkley and Harmon Mullin with many sub committees handling different preparation duties.
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Liberty District
Deep Creek
Uintah River
State Road
C.D Bartlett
John Merkley
Harmon Mullin
Also Mentioned on This Page
EB Ol. McCulloch
L 4. Ericson
Mytdt
Warren
Colton
The
Medico Chi
Philadelphia
Canada
Watts Thompson
Wood
George Adams
Mr. Corey
Portland
Los Angeles
Sumner
Tina Lisonh
Parsonags Oyner
Oliver B
Enos Henalon
Stan Ashton
A M.mckie
Sam Bennion
J. L.ayes
Mr Wood
Missouri
Brush Creek
Hayes
Naples
John Sedgkinson
Marion Roberts
Jacob and
Issac Lybbert
Y.A
Orson Calder
Bishop Goodrich
Mr. Unt
Roosevelt
Roosevels Ratuyday
Christens Auto
Harvey Cluff
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