Vernal Local and Personal Notes March 4 1897
Community notices from Vernal report Samuel R Thurman returning home last Friday and W P Coltharp traveling to Salt Lake City for store purchases. Local residents include Mr Walker from Ouray Schools visiting Vernal, Mr Marsh wintering at Jensen, and Lars Jensen the Green River ferry operator seen in town. The New Dramatic Co presented Hazel Kirk o Friday night, with Charley's Aunt to follow. Jake Workman noted as the only missing citizen, praised for his public improvements as townsfolk cope with mud and advancing spring.
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Jake Workman
Jake
Meritorious cough remedy note from Cripple Creek editor
In Cripple Creek after a severe cold LT endured remedies with no help until three small bottles of Chamber-Vuo’s Cough Remedy finally stopped the cough and cleared the cold. The signature reads G B Henderson editor Daily Advertiser, Tor Sale by Vernal Ding Co.
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Cringe Creek
Chambar- Vuo
G B Henderson
Daily Advertiser
Tor Sale
Vernal Ding Co
Farm rental ad and legal quip mix in Uintah county notes
A fragmented notice from Vernal advertises a farm for rent near Green River with water, pasture and housing, while a peculiar aside mocks a judge and a story paper. It questions authorities on a point of law and teases tax issues facing Uintah county residents.
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Green River
Jon
Ew, Davis & Co
Vernal
Donenbury
Recesa
Uintah
Letter on Grand Canyon voyage by Than Galloway
A November departure from Ash Ley Valley follows Than Galloway and a trapper down to the Green River and Grand Canyon of the Colorado. The letter describes four hundred rough miles, repeated rapids, steep cliffs, near disasters, and notes taken for publication to show the dangers of the journey. The writers plan to publish later in the Vernal Express.
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Galloway
Ashley Valley
Green River
Colorado
Henry's Fork
The
Brovittz
James Coupe
Lhin
Grand Ganon
Lee’n Terry
Vernal Express
Colorado River
Perry
Virgin River
Rheumatieu Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
After eleven days at home and $25 in doctor bills with no relief, Frank Dolson of Sault Ste Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has had no further trouble. Sold by Vernal Drug Company.
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Frank Dolson
Sault Ste Marie, Mich
Chamberlain
Vernal Drug Company
Free copy offer from the Alliance humane society
Sent Free. To any person interested in humane monsters, or who loves animals, we will send free, upon application, a copy of the Alliance the organ of this society. It contains reading and a list of the premiums offered by the paper. Address The National Humane Alliance, 410 411 United Charities Building, New York.
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The
Alliance
National Humane Allanca
United Charities
New York
Assayer and Prospector Woes in Utah and Colorado Law
A chaotic satirical piece ridicules state statutes on assayers and prospectors, detailing how lawmakers threaten juries and fines for faulty assays. It mocks prospectors wandering the mountains in harsh winter, seeking veins, while authorities push who may be appointed county assaye and how protectors cope with risks and delays.
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Studebaker
Dopress
Dour Biri
Ashley
State of
Utah
Legislative Assembly
Colorado
Schilling
Sale bin
Green River
Green and Boar River
Samoe
Ionehag
Bedehorne
Woolly Prospector Honored by Admirer in Letter
A reader named Jacx McNaw expresses enduring respect and lifelong admiration for the woolly prospector known as Jetc.me, praising the man who has the rock assayed. The message conveys high regard and personal esteem for his work and character.
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Jetc
Jacx McNaw
Indian Reservation Open to Public Entry Amid Senate Vote
The Cannon amendment to the Indian appropriation bill passed the Senate 48 to 17, declaring open to public settlement the Wucompahgre Indian reserve in Utah except for about 10 000 acres of bottom land near the White River. The action spurred settlers and prospectors toward the reservation, signaling potential growth for Uintah County and possible railroad expansion, though the bill must still clear the House.
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Senator Cannon
Cannon
Three Tad
Senate
Utah
Interior Department
House of Representatives
United States
Prive
Uintah
Uintah Reservation
Algo Induge
Provo party ends with joke and fine supper
Last Thursday Dr Hathenbruch hosted a Provo gathering for district court members and friends. After a juror notice interrupted the dine and some quips followed, the guests returned to the party and savored claret soup oysters chicken turkey and other dishes while plans and indictments faded from memory.
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Hathenbruck
Provo
Dusenberry
Rhodes
Samuel Rt
Jbharman
Preston Nutter
Henry Nuttall
Hathenbruch
Luetai
J. T. McDonnell
Progressiva
Domino
Hausmussen
Luethi
F. AlcConnell
Chong
Wien
Dr. Hathenbrack
O. K
Notice to Merchants in Vernal and Uintah County
Notice to merchants and all business men of Vernal and Uintah County that after this date I will not be responsible for nor pay bills contracted by my son Max Mitchell Answent. Vernal Utah March 4 1897.
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Vernal
Uintah County
Max Mitchell
Utah
Cabinet Photographs Sale Near Vernal School
M W Bancez offers cabinet photographs at two dollars per dozen for two weeks only. Located two doors north of Vernal school, customers may visit to have portraits taken.
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Vernal School
M. W. Bancez
Sidewalks vanish as Cannon amendment reshapes Indian bill
Vernal residents note many familiar faces missing after the Senate approves Cannon’s amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. McKinley assumes leadership today as Republicans tout promises. Judge Rhodes’s court faces eyeing delays as spectators await the next term while the reservation opens following the President’s signature.
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Cannon
Uintah forest reserve declaration marks late tenure
The text laments Grover’s outgoing administration and notes Uintah forest reserve creation covering eastern Uintah mountains and parts of the Uintah Indian reservation. It predicts disapproval when history recalls his deeds and mentions plans to spare the cherry tree as a warning to undo his work. It cites a returning forebear George with a hatchet and timber needs as a warning.
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Grover
Utah
Uintah Forest Reserve
Uinteh Mountain Range
Bemp
Uintah Indian Reservation
George
Decracy in the J P Davis Case Stirs Legal Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the J P Davis case and questions about legal wording. The text hints at constitutionality and law13, with uncertain phrases suggesting criticism of how the law is applied. Names, dates, or places are not clearly provided in the readable fragment.
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J. P Davis
Justice Ruling Sparks Vernal County Outcry
Citizens in Vernal and surrounding counties voice anger over recent rulings limiting circumstantial evidence and witness testimony. They claim mistakes were made and demand adherence to due process while officials weigh protection of the crime and the law.
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Dumich Buys
Caldwell
Thomas
Hide
Vernal
Wits County
Prospectors Rise in Douglas Mountain Mine Area
The Douglas Mountain district in Utah hosts about fifty miners, with activity split between Bromide Company workers and independent prospectors. Snow slows progress now, but spring is expected to bring more prospectors. a Bromide mine sale to a Ashley’s Fork syndicate led by Sterling D Colton transfers half interest for 27000 to Mrs Adelico Hatch, boosting production capacity at the Bromide mine reported by the Roch Springs Miner.
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Douglas Mountain
Bromide” Company
Douglas
D. A. Preston
Aty
Ashley’s Fork
Utah
Sterling D. Colton
Adelico Hatch
Itoch Springs
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Jo M. Barter
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Dr. Lindsay
Johnson & Son
Samuel R. Thurman
W. P. Coltharp
Salt Tuna City
Mr. Walker
Ouray Schools
Mr. Marsh
Jensen
J. Ki. Bulloch
Thorn
Atwood
Browne
Douglasy Mountain
White River
Xpress
Lars Jensen
Jars
Glue Mountain
Joe Wren
Egam
al Kone
Cnme
Lamy New Mexico
Phone Saya
the New Dramatic Co
Hazel Kirko
Pruay Night
Opera House
Charley's
KY Collett
DT Colton
Donglia Mountain
Mr. Collett
Robbins
Tandsay
Carson City
Nevada
Buzzards Bay
Than Galloway
McGottieh
Gibson's Sand
Milmine
Delverad
M McQeraier
la Provo
McKiney
John Weydemhorn & CO
Washington
Ador
Lnventians
W. P. Goltharp & Co
H. J. Vincelette
Vernal Jeweler
al Optician
Bs Johnson's
Joseph Rich
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