Local and Personal Notes of The Valley
Irank Thomas a forest ranger at Theo dore was in town yesterday. A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Hacking to Leslie Goodrich and Almira Hancock this week. The Grip has a foothold on about half the valley children. Illnesses like tonsolitis or the crip appear widespread in nearly every household. Two neighboring families welcomed a new girl and a boy, homes across the street from each other mark a curious coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irank Thomas
Theodore
Hacking
Leslie Goodrich
Almira Hancock
Charles Bingham
John Bennett
County boys host a top dance night in Vernal
The county group noted for their poor shotgun skills held a Thursday dance that stood as one of the season’s best. Attendees left feeling better after the event and the writer jokes the county should hire the hall for a free future dance if the quality remains this high.
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Vernal Guna Club
Cavalry and Infantry Leaders Visit Vernal Ahead of Philippines Move
Capt W B Scales commands a cavalry troop at Fort Duchesne not ordered to the Philippines. Capt Straat leads Company G of the 29th Infantry and Lt J G Quekemeyer is the adjutant. They received a telegram asking if two 29th companies at Fort Duchesne can report to Fort Douglass by March 25. The regiment as a whole plans departure for the Philippines in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Scales
J. N Straat
J. G Quekemeyer
E . Greer
White Rocks
Scales
Fort Duchesne
Philippines
Straat
29Th Infantry
Quekemeyer
Fort Duchesna
Fort Douglass
Deepest mud in Utah lies between Price and Myton
The sore spot of Utah’s muddy terrain is located along the stretch between Price and Myton where soft, treacherous mud bogs hamper travel and require caution for drivers and equipment.
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Utah
Price
Myton
Mrs John N. Davia Returns Home From Salt Lake City
Mrs John N. Davia arrived home from Salt Lake City traveling via Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Davia
Salt Lake City
Price
Colton Returns from Salt Lake City Visit
Don B. Colton receiver of the United States Land Office came back Saturday after an official visit to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don B. Colton
United States Land Office
Salt Lake City
Clothes stolen from Mrs Hutcheon line in petty theft
A theft occurred between dusk and nine o clock when some garments were taken from the clothes line of Mrs Hutcheon. This marks the first petty theft in some time in the area.
Forest officers summoned to Provo for instruction
Grant Carpenter Bert Hardy and Charlie Anderson are summoned to Provo to receive duties instructions from Supervisor Pack. The meeting on March 12 marks the first gathering of Uintah forest reserve officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Carpenter
Bert Hardy
Charlie Anderson
Provo
Pack
Uintah Forest Reserve
Death of James Black youngest GAR veteran in Pittsburgh
Grandpa Joseph H. Black receives word James Black died February 12 1907 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. A Civil War veteran he enlisted as a drummer at fourteen with the 49th Pennsylvania volunteers and was said to be the youngest GAR member. He was fifty seven at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Black
James Black
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
49Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
Post Office Denies Vernal Fort Duchesne Mail Line
J. K. Bullock reports a communication from the second assistant post master general denying a mail line between Vernal and Fort Duchesne. He provides no reasons for the refusal and urges renewed effort, arguing the line would spur development and business for the reservation country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Bullock
Post Office Department
Vernal
Fort Duchesne
Johnston Heads to Ogden for Sladware Co Work
Tom Johnston will go to Ogden early in the week to work for Geo. A. Lowe Sladware Company. Rev. Hersey will be from Hand Ledt Sunday to hold morning and evening services at the Episcopal church, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnston
Ogden
Geo. A. Lowe Sladware Company
Hersey
Episcopal Church
James Hacking Returns After Two-Week Ice Fall Injury
James Hacking visits town after a two week absence due to a bad ice fall that severely injured his hip. He is now hobbling on crutches and resumes normal activities.
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James Hacking
Hea
First plow of the season sighted in Glinea ward
A farmer in Glinea ward plowed the season inaugural field with a glittering share. Indications point to substantial spring work starting soon. Grant Carpenter plans to attend the Provo rangera meeting on March 12 and will visit Kamas to bring saddle horses.
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Glinea Ward
Grant Carpenter
Provo
Rangera
Kamas
Frank Pace in Vernal seeks escape and a home
The Steamboat Springs Sentinel reports Frank Pace traveled to Vernal Utah to escape the snow and perhaps seek a Mormon girl. The note mentions his wary temperament and his strong affection for the country as he negotiates for a home that could “count for something.”
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Frank Pace
Vernal
Utah
Steamboat Springs
Frank
Sale and classified line items tease from early notices
A jumble of notations shows sales and bargains including Wellington Plano items in first class condition, potatoes at L McNaughton, winter clothing cheap at G E Adams, turkey sales, and a notice that John Glenn the commissioned Abstractor is under ten thousand dollar bonds to read title clear, with play dates teased by a stock company.
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Wellington Plano
Parkdon Dopps
John Glenn
House for Rent and Land for Sale Notices
Classified items mention a brick three room house with five acres for sale by N J Meagher, Winter clothing cheap by G Ey Adams, and a Chestnut list of farm produce including cabbage kraut turnips offered by Scofield John Glenn. Also noted is a Columbia Graphophones and records line via Poontha Calder agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Meagher
Columbia
Poontha Calder
Land feature list auction notice near Roosevelt Utah
For SaLte-Improvements and re linquishment, one of the best farms on the reservation, cheap water right under canal, three fine springs, cedar posts enough to fence, rock basement to house complete, good barn and cellar. Every inch good cultivable land Hest barget yet offered Call on or address J. GARNETT HOLMES, agent, Roosevelt, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garnett Holmes
Roosevelt
Utah
New 3 1-4 Narrow Track Wagon for Wide Track Exchange
A listing offers a chance for Colorado residents to exchange a 3 1-4 narrow track main wagon, model 49 tf, for a wide track wagon. Frank Smith is the contact.
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Colorado
Frank Simth
Real Estate NJ Meagher Prof Phelps to Teach March 4
Real estate note lists teaching start by Prof Phelps on Monday March 4 with students beginning that date. Auction and farm items include a five-year-old mare and stock cattle. Sale also offers 43 acres near Naples with fence water pasture wagon shed orchard. Contact Austin Glenn for details. Columbia Records shipment advertised by Pontha Calder agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLte
Austin Glenn
Naples
Keyser Offers Reward For Perfect Dental Fit
Dr. Keyser promises five thousand dollars to any person he cannot fit with artificial teeth. The announcement notes the challenge and offers a public trial date and terms for participants.
Local notices and upcoming community plans in Uintah County
Cd Samuels sold a hundred head of steers to a local party. The Ladies Art Embroidery Club meets with Mrs Rich on Friday March 8. The new Stake Tabernacle to be completed for the next quarterly stake conference. A sheep owners and shearers meeting is set for next week to arrange spring shearing. W H Siddoway will visit Salt Lake City for business on the new milling and light company. Miss Margaret Crook is ill. Mrs Mary Orser teaches in her stead since Wednesday. Travelers report Ashley Valley road the worst on the Dragon trip, noting a road grader at work on the toll road.
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W. HL Siddoway
Salt Lake City
Milling and Light Company
Central School
Margaret Crook
Mra
Mary Orser
Dragon
Ashley Valley
Indian Canyon
Elliison Murray
J. D. Peterson
Duchesne
Bethera
Heber
Theodore
Mediaties
Washington
Byjornson
Cook
Hland
Vernal Land Office Sees Burst of February Filings
The Vernal Land Office reports February filings reach forty, the highest monthly total since May 1908, indicating continued demand for Umatah Basin real estate while other local businesses suffer from dull times.
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Vernal
Vernal Land Office
Umatah Basin
Horse Breeders Association elects officers and manager
Stockholders met Monday and heard a financial report showing the association prospering as imported horses have paid their way. Elected for the next year were T. C. McNeill as president T. J. Caldwell secretary J Bates treasurer Nelson Merkly and Ed Samuels as directors Snellen Johnson named manager for the coming year.
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Horse Breeders Association
T. C. McNeill
T. J. Caldwell
J. €. Bates
Nelson Merkly
Ed Samuels
Snellen Johnson
Sheriff recovers John Q Palmer with telephone aid in Dragon
Sheriff McNeill detained John Q Palmer, who was fleeing the country and owed Geo H Mulvey. After stopping him at Dragon via telephonic tip, Palmer was sent back with the stage driver and, at Kenedy station, resolved the dispute with Mulvey out of court, Palmer leaving content.
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Sheriff McNeill
Dragon
John Q. Palmer
Geo. H. Mulvey
Tris
Kenedy Station
Vernal
Alabama Play Impresses Vernal Ward Amusement Committee
The Vernal ward amusement committee staged the Melo drama Alabama last Saturday and Monday night to strong approval. The cast, including a new member impersonating Colonel Preston, delivered a high class performance despite the absence of the Hannon orchestra which reduced the production impact.
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Alabama
Vernal Ward Amusement Committee
Hannon
Concert by Prof Phelps and Students Impresses Public
The entertainment last Wednesday evening featured Prof Phelps and his students with most choruses praised by the audience. A musician ill prevented a planned piano solo by Prof Phelps, but a future public performance is planned. Miss Jennie Dodds and Leona Sewards earned praise for their numbers and instrumental selections overall received credit for quality.
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Phelps
Phelpa
Jennie Dodds
Leona Sewards
Theodore and Bernice Attend Snow Cleared Dance in Upper Duchesne
The town diary notes Theodore Thrums, Miss Bernice Petersen, and her brother visiting for a Friday dance. Snow is gone, cattle thriving, new arrivals at Fosa and Mayhew, and Buell of Heber plans a stock company for a mercantile store opening soon in Theodore. A ball by the Standard Bearers club lights the night with decorations and a harvest of donations for local improvements.
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Bernice Petersen
Upper Duchesne
Theodore
Fosa
Mayhew
Buell
Heber
Meadows
Red Creek
Winter waists and goods closing out for spring sales
We offer winter waists and other goods at deep discounts to clear room for new spring stock. Call G. E. ADAMS for details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E Adams
G. E. Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Lloyd Drug Co
Vernal Trading Co
General Mdse
Bank OF Vernal
R Bennion
J. H. R. W. H Coltharp
der, Harden Bennion, N. J. Meagher
S R Bennion
J. H. Reader
Uintah Ry
L McNaughton
New Stock Company
Ey Adams
Dr. Keyser
William Lewis
Scofield
Real Estate
Meagher
Jensen
Jas C. Hacking
Columbia Records
Pontha Calder
Samuels
Mra Rich
Uintah County
Atake
Sugari
Sugarin
ItsFine
Theodore Thrums
Hoosiers Club
Under the
Morrison
Princess Snow White
Queen Arbutus
Violet
Prince
Carl Hanstom
Max
Hans
Mary Siddoway Lucilla Bassett Levonia Clark
Alice McCurdy J. R. Robinson Bruce Calder Merrill Bennion Clive Bassett Children
Fairy Land
Snow White
Snow
King’s Palace
E. K. Basset
W.H. Siddoway
the Vernal Drug Co
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