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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
4
The page lists social updates and incidents from Vernal and nearby areas. It mentions a buggy accident injuring Mrs Tatty and remarks on poor roads, mining and travel news, upcoming Fourth of July plans, a patriotic ball raising funds, local school activities, summer teachers, and various letters from residents about weather, roads, and local events.
Representative Lartman of Montana introduces a House joint resolution directing the Navy to prepare and deliver medals of honor to Lieutenant Hobson and every crew member for gallant services at Santiago. The resolution appropriates 500 for the purpose.
Last Monday night James Barker fell from the roof of a furniture store below his sleeping room window. Lou Black heard the thump and found Barker unconscious. Dr Bronson pronounced the injuries not fatal.
Private sale offers two lots totaling 19413 square feet to be settled by cash or secured notes. Arrangements possible by contacting Joseph Toliver within the next two weeks.
Glines Ward reports mixed weather effects on crops and ongoing local work on houses and properties. Greer, a former resident, plans to return to Wallaburg with his family. A delay on the Blue Mountain project due to ground sinking and cracked walls is noted. Mrs. W. E. French is seriously ill, and Aranite workers on the Deer Horn property have returned home. The school superintendent nomination vote shows Glives ward still in contention, and the St. Duchesne wood contract was fulfilled with relief for Efisiopy and Sorenson. Independence anniversary attention wanes.
The Uintah County Teacher's Institute in Vernal closed a successful session conducted by Prof. Burmhall and Prof. Wolf with lectures on Cuba and Cubans and on Poulters and Shankers. Supt. Sowards arranged the program as each district heard either speaker. A reception followed at editor Hollitaway's home.
A county convention at the Opera House last Saturday chose N G Sowards as the nominee by a two vote margin. Leroy Colton called the meeting to order with John G. Davis as temporary chairman and Mrs J A Holdaway as temporary secretary. Nominations for county superintendent named N G Sowards and J L Judy with Sowards leading in sector ballot.
Parents and children are invited to attend the annual Primary program at Hatch's grove tomorrow. The forenoon features songs recitations and dialogues starting at 10 o'clock. Afternoon activities include games and amusements. Bring lunch and enjoy a day with the children.
Vernal traveled to Ft Duchesne last Thursday and fell 8 to 10 to the Duchesne team in a tight game. Snell Johnson faltered as the score stood 7 to 2, but Vernal showed potential with practice. A rematch on the 4th will give them another chance.
June weddings celebrate Chas Witzgerald and Jenwie Fallon in St Du Cheane. Welter McCdy and Anna Hohne wed at My Williams Lane, officiated by Pack. A reception followed as friends send congratulations. The county institute closes after a lively session amid war updates and strong attendance.
An advertisement touts a 600 page Gladstone life and public services book endorsed as the best edition. It claims 100 rare engravings, a price of 150 dollars with 50 percent commission and credit on freight. Contact Dominion Company Dept 36 Chicago.
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