Midland versus Vernal Steamboat route challenge debated
A Utah discussion on building routes for an ocean-to-ocean highway pits Midland Trail against Vernal Steamboat option through Utah and Colorado. Advocates tout speed and scenery while funding disputes, legislative wrangling, and local committee work shape the contest. A concert fundraiser and word contest accompany the debate.
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RAGE
Colton
Denver
Indianapolis
Ulntah Basin
Midland
Utah
Colorado
Senate
Ututah County
Vernal Sixprees
Enos Dennion
Uintah
Vernal Commercial Club hosts lively Orpheus show night
The Vernal Commercial Club at the Orpheus theater offered a br illiant evening with moving pictures and a dance after. Vice-President Colton and Secretary Anderson outlined club activities including road boosting and new amusements as well as magazine subscriptions. Charles DeMoiss highlighted club efforts for regional development and an auto highway project. Don B Colton defended member amusements and urged new memberships while stressing club role in town growth.
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Orpheus *Net
Colton
Curry
Anderson
Charles DeMoiss
Eoch
Jensen
Ranchehall
Don B Colton
Cone
Chb
Thalea Club Hosts Current Topics With Indian Program
Thalea club members were guests of Mra Charles Neal last Friday afternoon in a decoratively adorned room. The Indian program, led by Mre L H Allen, featured quotations from Hiawatha, songs by Mre Sarah Hullin fer Perry, and performances by William Slanson and others including a new Sun Dance opera piece titled A Rhoshone Maiden.
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Charles Neal
Thalia Club
L H Allen
Hiawatha
Sarah Hullinfer Perry
William Slanson
Hanson
Allen
Henderson
Sweet Singer
Fight at Uintah Livery sparks court action in town
Johnson clashed with George Perks at a street between Col Harp Store and Uintah State Bank. Perks defended himself, was ruled to have violated city ordinance, fined 6 dollars, while Johnson paid 20 dollars for disturbing the peace. Attorney details note the case centered on assault versus justified self defense. Public notice dated March 14 1913 with publication April 14.
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Johnson
George Perks
Uintah Livery Barn
Perks
Colharp
Uintad State Bank
Hig Mee
Perke
Nebeker John
Gon
Perka
W Lewis
T W O Donnell
Roosevelt Incorporation Noted and Delinquent Notices Issued
Roosevelt is proclaimed an incorporated town after a county commission vote. The board of trustees will serve until the next municipal election. A petition for Ducheane incorporation is awaiting April consideration. The mass meeting named Murdock as mayor and four trustees. County commissioners approved regular monthly bills and other business.
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Weatch
Heber
Roosevelt
Board of
Ducheane
County Commissionera
Massa
A M Murdock
Rock M Pope
J A Washburn
W C Perry
J A Fartlo
County Commission
Roosevelt Incorporation Resolution and County Appointments
County actions include appointing Elroy Wilkins deputy sheriff and approving bonds for Jacob Probat and Joseph Lowie. A resolution authorizes Roosevelt to incorporate as a town. Officials order financial statements for Packer School district and property valuations, and license Ed Hart to operate a pool hall at Ducheane for three months with $500 bond. A town map for Midview is recorded.
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Oman
Secessor
P. O Madson
Boneta
Lake Fork
Alexander
Pacer and
Hayden
Fintricia
Packer
Packer School
Wall Elroy Wilkins
Wasatch County
Jacob Probat
Joseph R. Lowie
Blue Bench
Albin Birch
Peace of Roosevelt
the Nations
Wan
Forest Reserve
Midview
Harmston
Robert Marshal
Robert Key
Creek
Roosevelt
Ashton Gives a Loving Cup to the M J A Debating League
A silver loving cup was presented to the M J A debating team of the United Stake by the Ashton Hardware Company and accepted with a cordial vote of thanks at the regular Stake M J A officer meeting held last Tuesday. The cup, a fine ebony throne, sparked rivalry and incentive for stronger debating results. A gold medal long prize will be awarded individually. the cup remains a team prize. Published below are the team standings with some debates needing recounts and an extra contest expected.
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Unntead
Ashton Hardware Company
Qglines
Maeser
Naples
Jenaen
Glines
Justice, Defendant Justice Demurrer Overruled
The June term will hear the case State of Utah versus John R Justice charged with getting liquor to Indiana. The demurrer was overruled by Judge A B Morgan. County Attorney Wallace Calder prosecuted. T W O'Donnell and A Wilson defended. Defense argued Aquor law repeal sections.
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Marth
District Court
A B Morgan
T W. O'Donnell
A Wilson
Uintah County Farmers Association Incorporation Adopted
The Roschdale Plan HB farmers of Uintah County met in the courthouse last Monday to adopt the articles of incorporation after a three hour session. They revised sections on objects and stock shares, discussed cooperative profit sharing, and laid out the association's scope, capital, term, and governance.
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Uintah County
Court House
Tha
Howe
Dietrich Court
Easaion
A. Strobel
Jacob Lybbert
B . Colton, Jr
Charles Handy
John Glenn
Robert Bodfly
James O'Nall
Clayborn Brimball
M M Batty
John J. Bradgh
George A. Iisugh
F. Horn
Mr. Elsie
Ne Fon Merkley
Nathan Hardy
Uintah County Farmers Association
Law penalties outlined for misdemeanors and felonies
The text contrasts that a misdemeanor carries three months to fall and a $300 fine or both, while a felony conviction could bring three years in the penitentiary or $300 on both. It notes the county attorney arguing the two laws pursue different objects, one moral and protective of individuals, the other public safety, with several minor cases compacted for later.
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cEttorney
Indiana
Babcock finishes Rangely contract and routes to Routt
Lionel Babcock and Floyd Hume completed five months of boring in Rangely and will rest before new work. The first well reached 681 feet with oil found at the depth reported. Babcock plans a bid to bore for Denver interests in Routt County between Hayden and Steamboat Springs.
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F Babcock
Lionel Babcock
Floyd Hume
Hume
Myton
Dabjock
Denver Propla
Routt County
Hayden
Steamboat
Springa
Colorado-Pacific Development Company
Standard Ol
Two Sites Offered for Public Building in Vernal
Women in Vernal propose sites for a federal building as part of a 50 600 appropriation. Postmaster Young forwards a map showing the business center, population center, and current post office location. A lot size and site constraints are under review by the supervising architect in Washington.
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Young
O Moenderoth
Washington
Vernal
Oat
Rashussen Reunion Marks Elizabeth Ragnavasen Birthday
A reunion at West Vernal Avenue honors Grandma Elizabeth Ragnavasen for her 76th birthday. Family counts list twelve children and 1099 descendants, with growing numbers as more kin are added. Aaron Brannan Brigantor Brannan is noted among attendees.
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Elizabeth Ragnavasen
West Vernal Avenue
Ning
Yard
Ving
Aaron 2B
Carter
Brigant Tor Brannan
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