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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
8
A narrator compares a famous steamboat captain’s booming whistle to the loud horns of automobiles. He muses on how people of all sizes enjoy making noise, whether a grand touring car or a small runabout, and questions who really likes a big front.
An essay notes Zola’s remark on hairpins seen in England and lists many improvised uses. It cites hairpins as substitutes for paper cutters, pipe cleaners, buttonhooks, and even tooth picks, with humorous anecdotes about hotel guests seeking a bookmark.
When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call at Vernal Drug Co.'s drug store for a free sample.
US Land office at Vernal Utah February 18 1908 notice of intention to prove desert land claim No 24 for the S L I Z G N I Y includes irrigation and reclamation plan. Names witnesses Charles Bury William Green Sanford Green and Richard Green of Vergas with appearance April 14 1908 before register and receiver.
Notice is given that Wendy N Alexander of Roosevelt Utah filed intent to make final commutation proof for his claim entry No 2038 U 18 dated August 30 1905 for the NWSW S11 54 and si 5114 Section 20 Township 2S Range W and that proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Vernal Utah on March 23 1909 Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Levidonciaceh Walter J E Rollins Andrew B Roberts Milton Alexander all of Roosevelt Utah Charles DeMorn1 beb St Mareh 20 Register
Notice from Vernal Utah dated February 10 1008 states James II Peach of Independence Utah will prove his claim for the land described as Lot 1891 Section 5 Township 38 Range A at the Utah Land Office. Witnesses listed are William J Jacheson Samuel B Rush William Grier and Alfred Clark all of Independence Utah. Proceedings before the Register and Receiver on March 1.
Notice that Aldean Curtis of Short Duchesne Utah has filed final proof for a 1900 claim in NL section 30 Township 1 South Range 12 West. The hearing will be before the United States Land Office Vernal Utah on March 24 1908. Witnesses Thadward Sitka John Bennett Warren Lockes and William Adam all of Port Duchesne Utah. CHARLES DE MOTES Feb 14 March 20 Registrar
Notice is given of an assessment by Dry Quick Irrigation Company at a directors meeting on February 16. The assessment per share ranges by area from 11 cents to 30 cents with 24 ¹/₂ cents for other areas, payable immediately to the secretary. Delinquent assessments after April 2, 1908 will incur sale at public auction to cover the due amounts and costs.
John H Uolgate of Myton Utah files notice to prove residence and cultivation for Homestead entry No 1174 U 4 on Lots 1 2 and 3 4 location 2 Pawnship 49 before the Herbalist and Receiver in Vernal Utah on Monday April 18 1908 Witnesses listed include Frank Bo Halo Boreos Musaer Ylgar Carter of Ayton Utah and Barry Musser of Theodor Utah.
In Vernal Utah on April 2 1908 notice is given that Darli Tame bert of Theodore Utah has fled notice of protest in support of a claim for the Llomest¢ ad ntry No 1668 U 14 made August 21 1906 for the SW SE and SW Section 18 township 15 Range 7 W 6SM. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Vernal and witnesses William Michele John Jones Jr Stockmore Utah William N Cook Jer nal Utah and Joseph KR Lambert Heber ta HARLSH DLMaisy Register feb 28 March 27
Earl Fowler of Myton Utah files notice of intention to make final proof on his homestead entry No 1709 UTF 8 mode Act 25 1906 for the Sinly, see BS SLAW and NW NW Section 36. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at the Vernal Utah land office on April 7 1908. Witnesses Noah Caldock Jonathan Canteer Willia Seaton and William Lusk all of Phdore Utah. Charles DeMoisy Register Keb 28 March 27
Joseph McCarrel of Vernal Utah files notice of intent to make five year proof for Homestead Land Lottery 14725 dated June 4 1901 for the SW and NE quarters in section 11 township 65 range 15. Proof to be made before the Register at Vernal Utah March 18 1906 with witnesses John Mecham Moroni Mecham Ayrum Mantle and Sidney McCarrel of Vernal Utah.
Clementine Gavitts of Mylon Utah files to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the home steading tract Ng 020 Lot ey Ng 020, Lot 2d, NW NW Section 2d Lowri ship d Range 1 &, Wood AM. Proof will be before the Register at Vernal Land Office on March 1 1908. Witnesses: John Woods Joseph Cooper Lita Campbell William Howe, all of Myton Utah. Charles Dimoley register ed 21 March 27
James M Puffer of Manila Utah has filed notice of intent to make final proof on his claim for the NW SW and SE NE and SW NW in Township 3 North Range 18 East. Proof will be before M N Laravon at Linwood Utah on March 16 1908 with witnesses George Solomon Peter G Wall George Slereford and George Finch. Charles DeMorrey Register. Leb T-Mar 13.
Land office in Vernal Utah announces John Duke of Myton of Wasatch County filed a coal declarators statement in 1907 and now applies to purchase Lot 7 under Revised Statutes. Any party opposing or claiming advercity may protest before March 15, 1908. Charl. Demosy, Register.
Notice states that Tol C Wells and bh Il Wells have expended two hundred dollars in labor and improvements during 1906 and 1907 on the Lucky Doss Placer claim owned by McHugh, Graham, Stewart, and Melford. Legal action warning issued to owners of Lucky Roya Placer Miner.
Public mining claim notice for a silver placer claim on Greet silver in Uintah County Utah. Names co owners and agents Grauam J W Kara Gov O'Drien LUTS Sigware Dan McHouse. publication date April 24.
Sarah J Coltharp administratrix and co owner 8 Al Browne seek a United States patent for a 1500 foot long lode claim in Uintah county Utah. The filing includes survey details and describes wood asphaltum and related minerals on a 10114 acre area within unorganized lands near the former Uinta reservation. The notice appears in Vernal’s Vernalis Express with publication for nine weeks.
In pursuance of federal law Sarah J Colsharp administrator of William Coltharp estate and M Browne co owner request patent for 1500 linear feet on the Harila lode in Uintah County Utah. The claim covers tearing lignanite elaterite asphaltum and similar substances 1500 feet south east from the discovery shaft with surface ground about 296 to 299 feet wide in the unorganized mining district referenced by official plat and field notes on file.
The office of the Register of the United Land Office, Vernal Utah, distributes a land description noting a parcel of 10 10 acres in Utah county. It details section lines, corners, bearings, distances, and a public notice for publication in the Vernal Empires for nine consecutive weeks.
The State of Utah summons the defendants to appear before Justice in Vernal Utah within the prescribed period to defend an action seeking one hundred fifty dollars and interest on a dated note from October 10 1905. If not answered a judgment will be rendered for the plaintiff.
Department of the Interior notice from Vernal Utah dated February 28 1908 lists John O Walters of Theodore Utah filing final commutation proof for his homestead entry No 1867 covering lots 5 7 3 in section 6 township 3 south range W of the Utah Meridian. Proof to be made before the Register and Receiver at the Vernal Land Office on Saturday April 11 1908 with witnesses Charles Clapper Joe Brandenburg Charles Fisher and Frence Theodore Utah.
State of Utah files land selections under section 12 of the 1894 act for Normal School purposes in Vernal Utah Tp 58 Rg 22. Protests or contests to state claims must be filed with this office and sent to the General Land Office in Washington. Charles DeMoisy, Register. First publication March 6, last April.
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