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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1903

Page

2

Vernal Express Subscription Price Note

The Vernal Express lists a subscription rate of 1 50 per year payable in advance. The notice is dated Saturday June 20 1903.

Irrigation Pump Charms Ranch Land Expansion at Rainbow Park

Island Park rancher reports a new centrifugal rotary pump installed this spring works well. It irrigates sixty acres on the desert Claim near Rainbow Park by pumping river water through a tunnel from a 16 foot well, using twenty pounds of steam for daytime operation. He predicts expanding to two hundred acres, aided by a 25 horsepower engine. Heavy rain Sunday raises Green River toward high water.

Island Park Rainbow Park Stuple Oakes Ifo Ruple Green River Manno

Rumor of Boat Theft Fizzles In Small Town Flora

Jensen Jottings reports a mistaken tale of Victor Bulingy stealing Bill Stewart's ferry boat and cows headed to the Gulf of California. The boat broke loose during efforts to move cows, drifted a mile or more at 16 knots, causing minor damage to Mrs Billings’ property. The craft was towed back the same day. Uncle John Blankenship visited for book sales while Chas Gosh visited post marriage. Barna Beach canal suffered storm damage Sunday. repair required two boats to restore flow. Haying starts next week.

Victor Bulingy Stollen Bill Stewart Gulf of California Victor Qaja

A Modern Stylite Near White Rocks Sees Wild Indian Remain

A 20 year solitary wild man lives among sagebrush two miles north of White Rocks on the Uintah Agency. Provo John, self supporting and known for an oath tied to his mother’s harm, leaves food for the captive man and drinks from a brook. Pictures of the wild inhabitant are sold at the local store.

White Rocks Uintah Agency Provo John Utah

Jensen Saddles Parade Reminder for July Fourth

Notice asks all Jensen Saddles riders to attend the morning parade on July Fourth with grouping after the event for a group photograph. Each horseman will receive a souvenir printed photo. Remember friends and invite neighbors to join the Jensen saddle club parade.

Sud Srinele Ro Jessen

Prices worth looking into in Alaska food goods

A list of varied grocery items with listed prices appears, including canned peaches corn tomatoes and oats with brief quantities and unit notes, plus tobacco and hardware product mentions. The fragmentary text suggests a sale or price advertisement from a historical source with multiple items and prices.

Alaska

Safe Blown Open in Vernal Heist Seizes Cash and Goods

A bold burglary last Saturday night cracked the City safe at Yotclock’s store in Vernal. Over $100 in cash, two dozen pairs of gloves, boots, and minor valuables were stolen. checks worth about $200 were cashed and left in a candy bucket. Entry involved pried back doors and a drilled hole. black powder residue was found, but no arrests yet. Detectives monitor suspects seen near town and in the vicinity, including known locals and visitors.

Uintah County Oliver Traws Tle Mr. Balloo Michael McGuire Joe Steimat Harry Yarnell Yarnell Clark's Ofiers

Verdure Clad Bad Lands Near White River Dam

Rain across Vernal and nearby lands has revived crops and cattle. River landholders regret not planting alfalfa this year. The dam with high water shows strength while erosion cuts banks. Mr Pierson reports large white fish caught. A 13 year old girl from Pierson ranch died of consumption and, in a grim custom, her burial included sacrificed horses and dogs left to decay.

Wiute LG He Thureday Pierson Ishuin

Marble discoveries reveal dark cloudy and near white lodes

Two new marble lodes were found in the past week. Classlipeos reports dark cloudy marble that polishes well and may be useful for good quality work. Joseph Timothy notes a nearly white stratum near the surface but discolored by exposure. Uintah counts marble may not meet ideal quality but polishes nicely for building use.

Classlipeos Joseph Timothy

Jensen’s Saddles Honor Procession Invitations

A notice calls all heirs to Jensen’s saddle collection at the residence at a stated time on the Fourth to form a procession. Shoey and Donti organize lines, with a souvenir photograph planned for attendees, urging all boys to attend.

Jensen

Notice of Election and Financial Hearing for School District No 2

Notice to qualified electors of School District No 2 Utah of an election on Monday July 14 1903 at 2 pm at the Central School building to elect one trustee for three years and to hear the financial report for the year ending June 30 1903 on July 15 1903 at 1 pm at the same Central School building By order of the Board of Trustees Vernal Utah dated June 13 1905 Clerk Crass Atrwoon

Twintah Co Utah Board of Trustees

State Land Claims Listed for Permanent Molltary Valuation

A state land list filed in the office details mineral claims in Aringa township including fields near Fhetuhy and Salt Twhe Veit. proceedings cover selection for permanent valuation for mining and agricultural use. The notice outlines inspection, objections, and final approval steps with dates and offices in Waslington.

Linlom Ltah Lania Aabl Wedion Acti Ft Conpgresa Areina bAivisinna Leon Buthia Bey Gatson Waslington

Verbal Justice Court Notice From Uintal Utah

In Vernal City Uintal County Utah a Justice of the Peace presides over a case involving plaintiff SIMMONS and defendants Atwood and others. The order or docket details are partially legible. Further court action or scheduling may be forthcoming.

Vernal City County of Uintal State of Utah Actlonia Ani Reeser Sar Toylvniitfifor Goela

St Paul’s Church Hosts Sunday School and Evening Service

Episcopal Church announces Sunday School with address at 10 a m tomorrow at St Paul’s church. Evening service at 8 o’clock features a sermon titled The benefit of being shut in. All are welcome.

St. Paul’s Church

Central Canal Notice Delinquent Assessment Auction

The 1903 assessment became delinquent June 10 and all stock not offered will be advertised no later than June 27. Payment required to George A Slaugh or George A Davis.

George A. Slaugh George A Davis

The first and last chance for all around bargains at Beeis Store

The ad notes Beeis Store offers a final opportunity for shoppers to find broad discounts with the first and last chance described as a bargain event.

Beeis

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