Jane Red Jacket Dieing of Pneumonia At Whiterocks
Jane Red Jacket, a notable figure in Colorado’s Indian history, died last Friday morning at the Marriman home in Whiterocks after a brief pneumonia illness. A traditional burial followed in a pine box with ritual items scattered around the grave. She was about 60, linked to the Meeker massacre of 1878, and survived by a husband, two nephews, and limited property including two farms and two horses.
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Red Jacket
Jane
R. L. Marriman
Whiterocks
Arcompahgres
White Rivers
Happy Jack
Hippe
Dapoof
Wanzett
Vernal
Joseph Herring
Jane Red Jacket
Colorado
Meeker
Colo
Major Meeker
Snake John
Ceremony Roles and Participants Listed for Event
Master of ceremonies and chaplain selection by orchestra with invocation and benediction. Reading the Dee of Independence, musical selections, patriotic oration. Participants include Mr. Charles DeMoisy, Mr. William H. Smart, Prof. Peter Hanson, Chorus of 50 children, Miss Clara Spens, Prof. P. Moore, Rev. Ludwig Thompson.
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Charles DeMoisy
William H. Smart
Peter Hanson
Clara Spens
P., Moore
Ludwig Thompson
Local Fair Schedule Highlights Races Games and Fireworks
At the Mississippi River town fair schedule lists foot races including 100 yd and 920 yd dashes, 4 mile dash, and a 4 mile relay for married and single men. Events for girls under 12 and boys include egg and sack races and a tug of war with free ice cream for winners. Prizes include cash and bridle awards for open mile dashes, riding contests with separate prizes, a lawn tennis tournament, and a grand fireworks display at 9 p.m. Entrance fees apply for certain events and lunch is available at the big stand.
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Mississippi River & Overland
Special Prizes at Uintah County Fair Display
Voters choose Most Popular Lady while Handsome pair Slippers and Homeliess Man are awarded. Judges pick Best Stallion in Uintah County with 1st prize $5, 2nd prize diploma. Best two year old horse 1st prize $5. Best Fourth of July Decoration prize $25. Joseph F. Macknight F M Young B D Nebeker listed as organizers.
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Uintah County
Chadwick Case Under Advisement In Utah Court
Judge Booth presides as accounting ordered by Utah Supreme Court is reviewed. Mrs Chadwick seeks larger rental value while Arnold and Emert argue for a smaller figure. Mortgage debt and a $300 note are in dispute as the court determines proceeds and rents due.
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Booth
District Court
Chadwick
Supreme Court of Utah
M. M. Warner
D. D. Houtz
Arnold
Emert
Imert
Cleveland Death Ends Long Public Career
Former President Grover Cleveland died after a lingering illness. Born Caldwell New Jersey March 18 1837 he rose to the presidency in 1884 and again in 1892. His funeral was held in Princeton New Jersey with President Roosevelt among the attendees. He served in politics from 1863 to 1897 and held several offices before retiring to private life.
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Grover Cleveland
Caldwell
N. J
Princeston
N J
Clevelands
Roosevelt
Buchanan
Cleveland
Harrison
St Louis
Buffalo
N. Y
Walt McCoy Rides Herd and Sheep Near Peak Lamb Crop
Walt McCoy spends spring on the mountain with his flocks, reporting a 100 percent lamb crop from 1,700 ewes and over 1,800 lambs to date. He and Ed Samuels added Rambouillet bucks last fall, boosting quality as they plan to drive the flocks to the reserve on July 13. The Lesser Priesthood convenes at the tabernacle Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Walt McCoy
Walt
Ed. Samuels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Happy Hunting Ground
Shade, Entertainment
Center of Town
Vernal Ward House
Joseph F. Macknight
F. M Young
B.D Nebeker
Clarke
Bascomb
Nicholas Donaldson
Moffat
Mulvey
Bagcomb
Bascom
Boscomb
Pope & Hanson
J. A. Wilson
Edward
Kate Brian
Edward Arthur Coat
Charlotte Coat
H. C Knudsen
Adora Bell
Princeton, N. J
Tabernacle
PBS
Wirnitire
Eax
Carnate
Woodard & MicCoy
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