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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
2
Local and personal items list residents returning from trips, new jobs, and family news. H J Erickson and S P Dillman report travel from coast and Roosevelt. J A Homer leaves court stenography for Navy in DC. Monte Roberts named court stenographer in Vernal. W N Siddoway reviews milling machinery. Dry Fork resident Charles Searle noted. families mourn David Holdaway's Provo death after brief illness.
Ward E Pack and his son Ward E B Jr came from Roosevelt on Tuesday in search of seed grain and work horses and to conduct other business.
The family of John G Davis relocated last Saturday to a homestead at Nephi Beach. Mrs Davis had been in Vernal for several months to allow her children to attend school.
Mr John G Gassmann, the agency blacksmith, spent a few days in Vernal this week. He says the wind up of the Bear dance the big feed will take place Sunday or Monday.
A new boy, the second son, joined the Bennion household last Sunday. All involved are well, and Mr Bennion has returned to his bank duties.
President Roosevelt has named Bert Mardy and Frank Thomas among recent forest ranger appointees. Thomas is noted as the son of the late Mr Thomas of Glines Ward.
John Mahera the Greek Consul for Utah and vice consul for Colorado stayed several days in town. He maintains a home near Stockmore contested by Perry McWallace and runs his official headquarters from Ogden.
Mel Pickup and Mrs Richens return Friday from Mammoth after the death of Mrs Richens’ eldest son J. S. Keeler from pneumonia. They brought home a grandson to live with them.
Mrs Alee Wilson of Manti, mother of Mrs Alma Rasmussen, arrived by dragon last Monday night to visit Vernal after the death of her daughter's child. She plans to return home next week and is impressed by the Ashley valley. she is a near neighbor of the father of William Wortbeck.
Barred Plymouth Rocks and Bronze turkeys for sale inquire at Uintah Railway office Mrs Jas McNaucuton real estate listings by N J Meagner for sale one second hand typewriter five dollars Burton Samuels Dr Keyser painless teeth extraction advertised in Dry Gulch property listings potatoes for L McNaughton ranch dress styling by Burton Samuels and Mrs J W Orson notices show local vendors and services in Roosevelt Utah area
A listing notes a National Cash Register safe and other fixtures in MIcADows TRIM.
North valley small farm featuring house stable and corrals plus a thriving young fruit bearing orchard. Cheap terms. Enquire of Chas A Hardy.
Burton & Samuels advertises latest hats and dresses while noting a 14 year old set of teeth worn by Sam as a satisfaction example. Notices include land claims near Roosevelt Utah, a house for rent, a foun der inquiring about money, and a stray red steer and branded heifer with owner T M Mantle.
Mrs. Trios Herbert reports a happy sleep in Dr Keyser's office with all teeth extracted without pain or adverse results, describing the experience as completely successful.
An assortment of notices: dental work claims by Dr Keyser with satisfaction reports from Mrs Prep Lewis and W H BiacHam. sales ads for teeth and land near Roosevelt. a realtor listing from Roosevelt Realty Co offering 43 acres and rental land. contact names Jensen's assurance and J Garlne tt Holmes. a challenge of $5000 to fit with artificial teeth.
Farmers report a busy plowing period with equipment in use and some grain already planted. The activity signals an early start to the planting season and readiness for upcoming work.
The mayor has been notably weak over the past week but is currently showing improvement as of this report.
James M. Griffin fills the role of Court Bailiff during the district court March term. The Beardance of the Utes II progress at Whiterocks is set for endurance events Sunday or Monday. First Blaze now belongs to Chas. Ghines after a purchase from A. H. Whitlock.
Mrs Jenette Perry sells her Macaer home to her son George Perry for 1160 dollars and buys Melvin Pickup's Vernal home for 1000 dollars. She will live in Vernal while the Pickup family moves to the reservation home stead.
Samuel R Bennion and Charles 5 Carter of Vernal apply for fifty five second feet diversion from Ashley Fork into Green river system in Uintah county. Two wheels to be used creating 600 horsepower for electric lighting propulsion and machinery operations as reported by Salt Lake Herald.
Rob Marshall and Jeff Mathews commenced plowing on their claims at Upper Lake Fork on February 10. They sowed 65 acres of oats, now emerging well with fair prospects if spring rains occur, reducing irrigation needs. Marshall plans to operate a Roosvelt butcher shop this summer.
The ten month old infant son of Mr and Mrs George Glines died early last Saturday at their home after a brief illness. The child fell victim to a spring disease that has claimed many young lives this season. The family, long endured by loss, receives sympathy as their home mourns again. Funeral services were held Monday and the body laid to rest in Maeser Cemetery.
J. J. Hardy, manager, tries to hire teams to move over 100000 pounds of freight from Price and nearby Vernal houses. Snow and slides in Gate and Nine Mile canyons clog the old Price road with rocks, delaying shipments.
The Hayden Republican notes 49 hogs were killed this week at the Cary ranch and cut up for curing. About the same number are used yearly, reflecting meat consumption and the labor need to run the operation. Fresh meat is stored in a large refrigerator and several beeves are killed weekly in summer.
The United States Ozokerite Co of Chicago plans extensive development four miles east of Tucker. Shafts are being sunk and hoisting works will be installed at each shaft as a large electric power house is built. Machinery for hoists and a saw mill is on site with further mill planned. Ore reduction estimated at fifteen to twenty five cents a ton. Workforce projected at fifty to seventy five men this year. A. B. Frenzel of Denver recently examined the property.
The record notes McLaughlin Brothers and Chaves offering to purchase the Seighert stallion for 5000 dollars in cash, covering all transportation costs, during the 1907 sale. The language is fragmented but points to a transaction proposal and terms of payment and delivery.
The County Attorney T W O Donnell received a telegram Sunday from District Attorney D D Houtz stating he is too ill to attend the March term. The absence shifts much work to O Donnell and increases local court duties. Funeral services for the Johnson child were held at the stake house with Don B Colin and Harden Bennion as speakers. The parents express deep sorrow and thank friends for support.
Little Blanche Rasmussen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alma Rasmussen, died after a brief illness. Survived by her parents, she was born two years ago. Funeral held at Vernal ward house with consoling remarks from Lidura N G Sowards and Nelson Merkley.
A. L Hurt quits to move to his Independence homestead. Nina Fuell resigns by April 1 to relocate. C. B. Bartlett plans to quit in weeks after settling a farm. Harley Holdaway stays. a skilled printer will be imported to replace them. Uncle Daniel vows long service to Vernal Express.
Word reached relatives that Stella Moulton formerly Stella Bodily, died at her Heber City home after a period of illness. Her father, Robert Bodily, rushed from the Drag on stage last Tuesday. whether he reached her bedside in time remains unknown. Her marriage to Professor Moulton had been a bright prospect for many friends, and the community offers sympathy to the bereaved.
Harmston completed a survey of the Steinaker reservoir site and prepared the profile map and data. The plan calls for a seventy foot dam to irrigate about 12 000 acres in Ashley valley with a viable storage solution. State land board must decide favorably to avoid disappointment and unlock the opportunity for western land development.
When a man has stomach trouble it may be from overeating or unsuitable food or habitual constipation. Take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve digestion and see if the trouble does not quit. Ask for a free sample. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
An advertisement boasts a wide range of items including fruits vegetables nuts and meals and urges customers to visit for value. It touts the Mountaineer Overall and affordable underwear winter shirts and invites shoppers to see for themselves.
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