Dead Man's Rich Lands Poised for Cheap Development
The Commercial club reports Congressman Colton favors pursuing an irrigation project for Dead Man's Beach country, with Utah likely to receive a new reclamation project. The plan covers about 250000 acres split between Colorado and Uintah county, awaiting water. Coordination with Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce and League of the Southwest is noted, while concerns over Colorado river water use for Nevada and California are acknowledged for later discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Don B. Colton
Colorado
Uintah County
Colorado River
The
League of the Southwest
Nevada
California
Imperial Valley
Dead Man's Bench
Uintah Basin
Congress
Postmaster Hears Federal Building Move Forward in Vernal
A March telegram from Acting Supervising Architect Wetmore asked Vernal leaders for local material costs and labor rates for a federal post office. Sen. King and local officials expect construction to start by July 1, with Vernal’s project joining other Uintah Valley buildings as the town anticipates a new era of federal architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. J. Young, Sr
James A. Wetmore
Washington, D.C
Ciy
Vernal
W. H. King
Spanish Fork
Young
Coltharp
Vogue
Bank of Vernal
Second Ward
Federal
Calder
Ashley Coop
Uintah State Bank
Uintah Stake Tabernacle
Uintah Academy
County Court House
Central School
Uintah Canning Company
Uintah Packing Plant
Willcox Academy
Uintah
Congregational Church
St. Pauly Episcopal Church
Orpheus Theater
Uintah Stake
Vernal First Ward
County Fair Committee Appointed by Commissioners
At the regular meeting of the county commissioners Friday, five members were appointed as the county fair committee for the ensuing year. Lynne Ashton and Rev Geo A Downey were named to the City and County Park commission. Mamie M Chandler was appointed registrar of vital statistics for Randlett precinct, replacing Mary E Stepheng. It was ordered that burial expenses for a pauper not exceed $55.00. Other matters were discussed but not acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Feltch
J. C. Hacking
S R. Bennion
E. A Manker
George H. Harrison
Lynne Ashton
Geo. A. Downey
Mamie M. Chandler
Randlett
Mary E. Stepheng
Water Power Ample for All, Ashley Valley Nelds
Last week the Uintah Power and Light company was said to be near furnishing electricity to the Vernal Milling and Light company due to heavy load and potential water power development at reasonable cost. The Vernal Milling and Light Go. deny the report, insisting there is ample power and that further development would cost minimally, if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton Free
Rass
Uintah Power and Light Company
Vernal Milling and Light Company
V. M. and
L. Go
Early Pioneer of Ashley Valley Passes Away
Alfred Harvey Westover, a longtime Ashley Valley pioneer, died after a year of illness at his home near town. Born May 8 1851 in Vermont, he traveled west then settled in Ashley Valley in 1876, witnessing and aiding early community efforts including Rock Point canal. He is survived by a third wife and several children, with funeral services held at Vernal First Ward chapel.
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Ashley Valley
Alfred Harvey Westover
Mr. Westover
Ashley Ley Valley
Old Ashley
Vermont
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Clara Crduse
Caroline Stringham
Phillip Stringham
Salt Lake City
Alfred Glair
Rock Point
Acon
Robert Ashley Snder
Willam’reece
Marion
Fort Duchesne
Lucy Rackham
Vernar
Jane Bedde
Christina Nielson
Rock Point Canal
Garly
John B Blankenship
Vernal Firat Ward Chapel
Hyrum BG. Calder
John Winn
John N. Davis
Bishop Calder
Jessie Hislop
C J. Nesl
Ashley Bartlett
H. Walter Woolley
Mima Davis
My Father
Harmon Sewards
James M. Shaffer
Anticipated High Water Cruels Concern
Snow in the mountains is deeper than records show causing high water fears. Ashley Creek risks washing away bridges head gates and city intake. Counties cities and water companies lack funds. citizens must organize to protect valley interests before thaw begins.
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Forest Department
Ashley Creek
113 Oil Springs in Uintah Basin Story
A Wyoming oilman returning from Utah reports 113 oil springs within a township and a half in the northern Uintah Basin. The Index reprints an article arguing Utah’s petroliferous prospects remain strong despite dry holes, citing surface indications and hopeful production potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinetah Basin
Wyoming
Utah
Uintah
Iniand Qi Index
United States
California
Uintah Basin
Casper
Petition to accelerate federal building in Vernal
The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion circulated a petition gaining over 10006 signatures urging Congress to speed construction of the Vernal Federal building. After an initial $50,000 appropriation and site purchase, Senator Read Smoot filed to raise the cap to $100,000. Congressman Crition assured Vernal’s project will be among first started when funds are authorized. The Auxiliary’s petition marks a strong push to begin building now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Congress
Vernal
First Ward Chapel
Irge
Read Smoot
Criton
Legion Auxilary
Record-Breaking Utah Conference Attendance and Music
The quarterly conference drew a larger Sunday attendance than December, a record by about 64 attendees. Music featured the Young First Ward choir, Naples ward choir, Uintah Academy choir, and a combined ward choir, with the U A chorus revisiting the wreck of the Hesperus. Speakers included George A Slaugh on education urging a Vernal Junior college and several returned missionaries sharing inspirational talks.
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Tepcember
Orchestra
Degesvus Vapcc Jal
Young! First Ward
Naples
Uintah Academy
U. A
George A. Slaugh
U. Wa
Iris White
Reel Mottill
U, A
Hess
Olson
Staugh
George Cloddard
I’ JA
Slaugh
Willim B Wallis
Roy Carroll
Hawaii
Porter Goodrich
Forest H. Green
Joseph S Bodily
California
Archie S Richardson
High Council
Sesaia
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
A. G Goodrich
Ernest Eaton
Wallace Calder
Confarente Esslon Avory
Spanish Fork Assured Federal Building Soon
Senator W H King reported to the supervising architect that a public building for Spanish Fork Utah will be revived with congressional appropriation. Plans will be advertised soon to invite bids so work can begin by July 1. The architect will review Utah projects and advertise for bids promptly. Vernal is also among Utah towns with authorized buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. H. King
Spanish Fork
Utah
Congress
King
Tribune
Special Meeting of City Council Discusses City Finances
A special meeting of the city council was held Tuesday afternoon at Mayor George H Cruishank's office to review the city's financial situation and to consider methods to meet ongoing running expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H Cruikshank
Uintah Academy Boys Lose Harsh Road Trip To Huntington
Huntington defeats Uintah Academy 40 to 25 after a grueling journey from Price in a box car to the game site with little rest or food. The Uintah team rallied later, beating Huntington town team, Carlton’s goal, and managing an extra period win in a 44 to 41 second game, marking 10 games with one defeat on the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Academy Quint
Huntington
Utah
Salt Lake City
Mack
Price
U. A
Vernal
Uintah Academy
Huntington Town
Carlton
Horses Used to Break Trail in Snow for Cattle
Ira Burton of Deep Creek reported heavy snow from 3 to 8 feet in Vernal area as he brought one hundred cattle toward town. He halted at Thoroughbred ranch, continuing with 31 horses to break a six mile stretch to Dry Fork through deep drifts. Burton notes Deep Creek settlements have seen unprecedented snowfall with terraces of snow up to eight feet deep higher on the mountains.
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Ira Burton
Deep Creek
Vernal
Burton
Mosby Mountain
Dry Fork
Uintah Ex-Service Men History to Be Published
The Vernal Express plans an illustrated history of Uintah county’s ex-service men from the late war. It aims to serve veterans and families with a proud volume supported by the American Legion and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Vernal Express
Uintah County
American Legion
Early Spring Cleanup Rush Urged After Late Snow
With snow lingering, residents face a short window to tidy houses and lots before spring storms resume. Do not delay when the first chance arrives.
Justice Eaton Fines for Disturbing the Peace
Monday morning Justice Irvin Eaton fined Ferrell Wilkins Guy Samuels Howard Johnson Albert Thomas J W seven Vern Shim min William Collyer J C Hatrlina William M Anderson William B McKinley and Frank Gerber a total of 50 dollars for disturbing the peace and John Jorgensen 10 dollars for allowing a crowd to assemble in his Coltharp building room after a dance their singing and merriment prompted a complaint and arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Eaton
Ferrell Wilkins
Guy Samuels
Howard Johnson
Albert Thomas
J W. Seven
Vern Shimmin
William Collyer
J C. Hatrlina
William M. Anderson
William &. McKinley
Frank Gerber
John Jorgensen
Coltharp
Mr. Jorgensen
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Dead Man
Supervising Architect
Post
Maste
Alfred H. Westover
TITAN
Justice Eaton
PRACH
Ulatsh
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