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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1906

Page

3

Local and Personal News Update

F B Brinton began a business trip to Salt Lake City on Monday morning. A new boy resides with Mr and Mrs John Bascom. All are reported well. Dr Garrett O’Donnell will return from Denver next Wednesday. Her mother is recovering from an operation. Lon Mitchell suffered a serious accident when a stone fell on his shoulder at Jensen, dislocating it. Col Meredith, Judge Frost and S P Dillman began assessing the Ft Thornburg military reserve last Tuesday.

F. BE. Brinton Salt Lake City John Bascom Garrett O’donnell Denver Lon Mitchell Jensen Col. Meredith Judge Frost S P. Dillman Ft Thornburg Military Reserve

Maynew of Files plans farm care in Vernal reservation

Maynew of Files in Wayne County, a cousin of the Eaton boys, intends to look after a farm on the reservation in Vernal.

Maynew Files Wayne County Eaton Boys

Welcome ornament in national colors at Big Four store

A decorative ornament inscribed with the word welcome in national colors is displayed, with 19 hanging pieces in the Big Four store. The item is described as very pretty and well worth seeing.

Big Four

Coltharp Company Colors July 4 Prizes for Winners

The Coltharp company will award handsome first and second prize ribbons to event winners on July 4. Prizes accompany cash awards. Jos. Rich complains the coal contract figures in the last issue were too low. he was awarded four contracts to supply 1 600 000 pounds of coal at nine dollars per ton instead of eight.

Coltharp Company Jos. Rich Post

Mrs Lon Mitchell and daughter return to Vernal after river delay

Mrs Lon Mitchell and her daughter Vivian were en route to Salt Lake last week when they were caught between the Uintah and Lake Fork rivers. After several days of delay they managed to return to Vernal Friday.

Lon Mitchell Vivian Salt Lake Uintah Lake Fork

Inspectors review timber sales on Taylor Mountain

F. E. Olmstead of Washington DC and R. E. Benedict of Provo, government forest reserve inspectors, arrived Tuesday night and are examining timber sales and grazing conditions. They left Thursday morning for Taylor Mountain.

F. E. Olmstead Washington, DC R.E Benedict Provo Taylor Mountain

Local Land Office Visit and Mixed Crop Experiment

Harry Veatch from Duchesne visited the land office to check a claim six miles above Myton. He holds eighty acres under the Indian canal with about thirty acres uncultivated and notes a trial crop of oats, wheat, corn, sugar beets, melons, and various vegetables thriving this year. A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Henretta Hatch’s home. Bride Arletta Hatch and groom Charles D. Davis, known as Charlie Young, were joined by Justice J. R. Wilson with immediate relatives present. Friends wish them a happy marriage.

Harry Veatch Duchesne Land Office Myton Indian Canal Henretta Hatch Arletta Hatch Charles D. Davis Charlie Young Justice of the Peace J. R. Wilson

Benefit Dance For Ab Swain Raised Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Forty Five

A benefit dance at Social Hall Wednesday night, organized by Mrs Clydie Odekuk and Mrs Rebeau Calder, sold tickets and raised 9145 all of which was turned over to the Swain family. The Vernal band paraded the streets to advertise and draw a crowd, and the orchestra donated services while hall use was free.

Ab. Swain Clydie Odekuk Rebeau Calder Mrr Swain

Ice cream and cakes and sales notes in Vernal

A collage of local notices from Vernal detailing City Bakery ice cream and cake items, July 4 orders, real estate offerings including 39 acre crop lands and 290 bearing trees, harness shop ads, old cuff button lost, and various trades and services. Includes furniture, medicines, and horse harness listings with prices and contact names such as Vernal Harness Shop, Calder Bros Ice Co, R. Collott Sr, and Ernest H. Wilson.

Vernal Harness Shops and Fourth of July Fun Ad

Local merchants tout Vernal stores and July 4th festivities with bargains on harnesses, ice cream, hens, and household goods. Ads highlight Vernal Harness Shop, Bren sen’s Harness and Saddles, RK Jensen & Company, Calder Bros Ice Co, and event plans for a day of recreation and baby wagon day.

For sale at Cook's planing mill door and window prices

Windows and doors offered at Cook's planing mill with 4 panel doors from 133 to 246 dollars. 8 by 10 window priced at 1.21 dollars and 10 by 12 window at 166 dollars. All items to be sold at stated prices. Wr Cook. 1 al

Cook

Swain Baby Dies After Two-Week Illness

The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Swain died Thursday morning from pneumonia following a two week illness.

Nick Swain Pneumona

Josie Neilson Weds Mr Thompson in PricetoNuptials

Josie Neilson daughter of Mrs. NJ Sumners of Fourth Ward married last week to Mr. Thompson of Nine Mila at Priceto.

Josie Neilson NJ. Sumners Fourth Ward Priceto Thompson Mila

Independence Post Office Appointed

Mrs. 8. B Rush has been appointed postmistress for Independence after the post office was granted, and she has been sent bonds to complete the appointment.

B Rush

Hay Prices Hint at Rising Winter Value

The first hay cut sells for 7 dollars a ton in the field while general opinion predicts hay to fetch eight to ten dollars per ton this winter.

Correction on Cattle Buyers in Jensen News

An error in the Jensen report states the Mc Nfatten cattle were bought from Willis and Snellen Johnson rather than L Johnson and sens as originally printed. The correction clarifies the proper supplier names and avoids misidentification of the buyers involved.

Jensen News Willis Snellen Johnson L. Johnson Sens

Bootleggers Released From Jail After Bond Signing

Two bootleggers Horace Coltharp and Isaac Burton, kept behind bars for safekeeping, were released on bass Saturday after signing their bonds.

Horace Coltharp Isaac Burton

Vernal Postmaster Salary Raised to 1500 Annually

Washington dispatch reports Vernal postmaster salary increased from 1200 to 1500 dollars per year. The change affects official compensation for the office and reflects updated federal pay scales.

Washington Vernal

Barley Grower Recommends Fall Planting and Spring Harrowing

Reuben Collett Sr reports a fine barley crop planted last fall and delayed germination until spring. He advises other farmers to plant barley in the fall and harrow well in spring.

Reuben Collett

Weather Man Fails as Frost Hits Vernal Area

The local forecast misfired on the night of the 22nd bringing a sharp frost in Vernal and vicinity just after the longest day. Residents demand milder weather or government weather dispenser intervention.

Vernal Sunday School Hosts Plente Party at Siddoway Park

The Vernal Sunday school held a plente party and field day at Siddoway Park Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed swinging games races and outdoor sports with free ice cream for all. Credit goes to the committee and boys who prepared the grounds.

Vernal Siddoway Park Taterard

Rock Springs couple wed in Ogden quietly

Mr. Jesse James and Mrs Jennie Law both of this city were quietly married at Ogden last Saturday. They returned to Rock Springs Wednesday afternoon where they are now receiving the congratulations of their friends.

Geo. Law Vernal and Brown’s Park Ogden Rock Springs Jesse James Jennie Law

Supervisor Marshall Visits Reserve Rangers Roster Changes

Supervisor D. 5. Marshall reports shifts in ranger districts with Grant Carpenter and Bert Hardy covering this district while Rae handles Whiterocks and Anderson Indian Canyon. The force will be increased to manage sheep ranging. Mort Hardy from Uintah county passed the ranger exam and was inducted during Marshall’s visit.

D. 5 Marshall Grant Carepenter Bert Hardy Rae Whiterocks Andersons Indian Canyon Mort Hardy Uintah County

Wheel Tire Setting Service Promises Longer Lasting Wheels

Mecham offers cold setting of loose wheel tires on hard wood surfaces to avoid damage from heat or water. They guarantee work and refund if unsatisfied. Located just south of Tabernacle in Vernal, they invite calls to see the machine in operation.

Tabernacle Vernal Ss Mecham

Acorn Store Launches Web Align for Patron Locator

The Acorn Store announces a new web based align to help patrons find its address. Dance at the Opera House is set for Monday night July 2 with music by the Workman Orchestra.

Acorn Opera House Workman Orchestra

Cellett Family Leaves for Reservation Home

K. 8. Cellett and family depart Tuesday morning to settle at a reservation. They plan to make the homestead their future home north of Myton.

Cellett Hie Myton

Old Gentleman Collett Sells Vernal Property on Reservation

The elder Collett has taken a farm on the reservation and seeks to dispose of his Vernal property to fund his move to a new home.

Collett

Colton and Hacking Couple Wed in Salt Lake Temple

Charles Colton and Miss Nellie Hacking were married in the Salt Lake temple last Thursday. They traveled to Salt Lake with Mrs Nancy Colton and departed for Salt Lake on Saturday after the ceremony.

Charles Colton Nellie Hacking Nancy Colton Salt Lake Miss Hacking Mr. Colton Salt Lake Temple

Steers Sold for Beef Contract at Fort Duchesne

Lewis Vincent sold twenty head of three year old steers to Geo Sears for the beef contract at Fort Duchesne. Prices were five cents a pound dressed, yielding about twenty five dollars per steer to Vincent.

Lewis Vincent Geo Sears Fort Duchesne

Lambert and Daughters Tour Vernal with Deseret Neva Agents

R G Lambert of the Deseret Neva company and his two daughters Eva and Tessie Lambert visited Vernal this week. Lambert toured the county with local agents of his firm inspecting operations and engaging with local interests.

R. G. Lambert Deseret Neva Company Eva Tessie Lambert Mr. Lambert

Fruit Grower Bemoans Frost Damage and Mission Notes

Lewis Gardiner heads home from Lugland after a two year mission. S P Dillman, a leading fruit grower, says late frosts have destroyed about three quarters of his crop.

Lewis Gardiner Lugland S P. Dillman

Nelson to Lead Work at Colorado Fuel Iron Dyer Hill

Frank W. Nelson of Colorado Fuel Iron returns to Vernal to organize a force of men for active operations at the Iron properties on Dyer hill this week.

Frank W. Nelson Colorado Fuel Iron Company Vernal Dyer Hill

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Hanson

County Clerk Hanson issued marriage licenses to David Crouse and Vilate Mott, D. E. Nelson and Clara Nelson, James Gurr and Ada Wall, Charles H. Colton and Nellie Hacking, and Charles D. Davis and Arletta Hatch.

Hanson David Crouse Vilate Mott D. E. Nelson Clara Nelson James Gurr Ada Wall Charles H. Colton Nellie Hacking Charles D. Davis Arletta Hatch

If Stomach troubles persist try Chamberlains Stomach Tablets

If your stomach troubles you do not conclude that there is no cure for many have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cost a quarter and are sold by Waiter Lloyd Drug Company.

Chamberlain Lloyd Drug Company

Violence Free Track Offer for Vernal Races

A letter from C. H. G. Lines permits Vernal Foot Races to use his race track free for training until the Fourth of July. The note, addressed to Ma Dan Hillman, expresses kind regards and signals a public sports sympathy for the holiday event.

Dan Hillman Sin C. H. G Lines

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. G. McDonald’s Chamberlan Walter Lloyd Drug Company Howth Utah A. D. Uatch Iedr Philippi J A, Wilson Philippi & Wilson Attorneys-At-Law Rotary T. W. O'Donnell Attorney At Law Notary J. B. Roark L Johnson’s DR. Brownfield Tubldence Dr Brorenson Place U.S Roosevelt, Utah B. O. Colton, Jr B.S Surveying County Court House G. F. Fredrickson Wm. Cook AFL Elec Gus City Bakery WN J. Meagher Tor Sale Thorns R. Collett Caldfr Brossege Co Ernest H. Wilson HR. Jensen & Company George Thorns Calder Bros. Icq Co E W, Davis & Co Piri Meapows Hon Ton McGuire Brensen RK Jensen & Company Joan T. Thompson Calder Bros William Witbeck E W Davis & Co Richard Fowler George Searles, Jr H Kad Ashley Lumber CO Uintah R.y Myton Supply House I. W. Odekirk The Mackinant al Ooh Uintah Livery Stable Blue Ribbon Pabst Millwaukee Badweiger St. Louis Hiblitz Bond Herald Lye Arittone Hanrled Kentucky REG Beer Oxy Coltharp Uintahave W. Witney
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