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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
3
Local report notes light crowds shrugging off concerns as talk shifts to fall. Observers expect more snow on Baldy mountain than typically seen in March, with higher than usual accumulation anticipated.
Bliss Moore arrives in town after studying mining engineering in Colorado Springs. He traveled Friday to share his plans and background with local residents.
The Aland contest case was decided in favor of Dumont Huffaker on Tuesday June 18. James B Davis, the contestee, failed to appear.
Harry's Place 13 reports a big week on strawberries and ice cream as the shop stays first to offer the season's new market items. The outlet emphasizes its early arrival and continued popularity.
Strawberries, home grown and large, red and fresh are now on the Vernal market. Michael McGuire reports a fine crop this year though late, as his first crop was damaged by frost and would have arrived two weeks earlier.
Alfred Wilberding 25 and Millie Brennan 18. Jedediah Ward Jr. 22 and Isabella Holfeltz 18 of Vernal. P. W. Hackett 45 and Mrs. Della Phillips 85 of Powell Park Colo. Daniel Warren Hancock 32 and Alice Addie Page 25 of Roosevelt.
Report notes lower water flow on valley roads as canals or drains clog rarely. Emphasis on soil drying, road graders, and keeping road centers highest to aid drainage. Ashley valley roads urged to stay best.
Last Saturday night a heavy frost caused substantial damage to potatoes and vegetables throughout the valley, impacting local farms and food supplies. The event disrupted harvest plans and prompted assessments of crop losses by growers.
J. K. Bullock plans a business trip to Provo at the start of next week traveling via the Strawberry valley path.
Harry Tobben is employed by the Vernal Trading Company and will be found behind the counter at the store to wait on customers.
Local note confirms Professor Jas L. Gibson is back home in Utah, with Ashley Valley repeatedly linked to his figure in the Express coverage. The exact home base remains unspecified, but the region is clearly associated with him.
Dick Jensen held a monday raffle for a fine sixty dollar hair bridle. Ire S. Stewart won with ticket number nine. Tickets cost ten cents. Dice were rolled to determine the number with the highest throw reaching forty six points.
A jury sat in the cage of George McCurdy before City Justice Nebeker last Saturday. McCurdy faced arrest for selling whiskey to a minor. After evidence, attorneys urged acquittal.
The Express man and family with City Recorder Kelley visited Green River to view water levels. The river ran higher than normal but had receded slightly, now a foot lower than its peak. About 700 acres were underwater, with the old lake bottom between ferries flooded. Crops near Jensen look poor and mosquitoes were noticeable.
Six soldiers deserted at Fort Duchesne on Thursday night. Geo Mulvey files a complaint charging Will Bennett with forging his name on a $140 check. Jas McKnight lent Bennett $35 on that check. the bank refused to cash it. Mulvey swears Bennett forged his name and issued a warrant for Bennett. Bennett fled to Wyoming. the check was later redeemed by Will Bennett’s parents.
The Ashley Co op advertises a 20 percent sale on ladies summer waists and men s clothing during June 29 July 1 2 and 3 with a cash purchase credit scheme. A drawing on June 29 at 5 p m awards two people $2 in free merchandise. participants must enter name and address. Burtons and Samuels and S R Bennion offer additional notices including a sheep stray and a big sale item for graphophone accessories.
Burton and Samuels advertise a full line of skirts raincoats and ulster with a pony 8 years old pony weight about 650 branded Pon on the left thigh at T J Caldwells Maeser Utah June 29 and July 1 2 and 3 18 the dates for the sale of men’s clothing and ladies skirts and waists. A children's dance at Social Hall on Wednesday June 26 by Vernal Primary admission 10 cents.
Mrs Mina Meadows advertises cabbage tomato and green house plants with cut flowers for sale, while G E Adams touts 600 suits at unbeatable prices. Ladies dress goods are priced to move. Ashley Coop hosts sales on June 29 and July 2 3 with 20 percent off regular prices.
An advertisement from Walter Lloyd Drug Co promotes Lloyd's Pure Food Ice Cream promising no starch or pela tin additives and claims a higher quality product.
Burton and Samuels advertise the lowest prices in the grocery line, promising customers value and wide selection. The notice positions the pair as a source for shoppers seeking deals and dependable everyday essentials.
Local ads promote Graphophone needles and Marconni records with agent Pontha Calder. Ice cream from Calder's and Pure Food Ice Cream at Lloyd's offered with convenient packaging. Dental work advertised by Dr Keyser offering painless extractions. Burton and Samuels tout gloves underwear shoes and a fine line of Columbia Grapho phones and records. Red Speck and Greg Prince advertise at east of Reynolds and Fletcher mill with varied terms.
Mrs Jas Sabey moves to Dragon where her husband is employed by the Gilson Raphalt Company. The couple relocates to join the company’s operations in the new location.
Justice Nebeker on Saturday fined Weasley Thomas $1260 for discharging firearms within city limits.
Stan Ashton buyer for the Ashley Co op departed this morning for St. Joseph Missouri to negotiate with wholesale houses and expand supply options for the cooperative.
T. J. Caldwell and 8. D. Smith secured the contract to deliver the remaining 806 poles for the telephone line project, completing the supply order.
Bracken, manager of the Bracken Clothing Company, traveled to Salt Lake City at the week’s start to purchase goods for his store.
Mr and Mrs J J Taylor from Myton visit for a few days. Mrs Taylor now has charge of the Calvert hotel, having leased it for one year.
Prof Phelps begins a summer session with seventy five pupils in an art class. The class meets at his studio for Saturday afternoon sessions at 2 p m.
Alma Rasmussen, proprietor of the Omaha Saloon, appeared before Justice Nebeker on Monday for selling two bottles of beer on Sunday and was fined five dollars.
Henry Lee spends a week in Vernal where he grows fond of Dragon. He also notes lingering attractions in Vernal that pull him away occasionally.
A drunk Indian man drew a gun on Leonard Atwood last week and faced a hearing in Judge Christensen's court last Monday. He was fined $20 for assault.
Mrs Addie Longhurst returned with Elias Winn Mrs Collett and Almeda Perry last Friday The trip was a delightful one save for the returning when it rained every day
Uncle Jerry Murray is home again after a monthlong visit with relatives in another part of the state. He says the trip has helped him feel more like himself and regain strength.
The Utah Railway Company reports large freight wagons on the way to Vernal daily as the Green River recedes enough to allow ferryboat operation. Freight backlog at Ahandra and Dragon will be cleared soon as transport resumes.
Captain Hall from the agency reports three Utes held in the guard house for drunkenness escaped using a saw provided by a squaw. The break occurred a few nights ago and involved a white man in the incident.
Funeral services were held at Riley Green's Union Ward home for the infant child of Arthur Lundy. The mother had moved to a new homestead near Leland last Sunday and remained on the reservation while the baby was transported to Ashley valley for burial.
Mrs Louis N Meredith traveled from Fruita Cole to be with her dying husband, who died the night before her arrival. After the funeral she visited relatives and friends. She notes farmers are cutting first hay of the season, garden truck scarce, but strawberries ripe at ten cents a box.
Last Sunday evening the Mutual Improvement Association offered a lecture by Don Colton on the Bible history from after Christ to the King James translation. Mr Manwaring's bass solo delighted the audience with a deep, vivid portrayal. Harden Bennion will give the third lecture.
Attendance swelled on Saturday night as the Socialists hosted acrobatic acts by Masters Howard and Fred Cemmings Lile Morgan Sherman Workman and Sisay on the bar Uncle Jake and Vernal led the rings Mr Grays Graphophone provided music and Grandpa Coser played for dancers The group plans a summer lecture series on Practical Politics with open discussions.
Well improved eighty acre farm for sale located three miles southeast of Vernal. Includes a frame four room house and first class water right. Sold through UINTAH ABSTRACT COMPANY.
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