Diamond Mountain farmers map future on Vernal road link
A large Diamond Mountain meeting in Vernal town hall outlines plans for dry farming and permanent homes, road connections to Vernal and Rock Springs, and a summer excursion for Ashley Valley. Geo A Slaugh touts vast land potential with peas wheat and barley, urging cooperation and fence protection.
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Diamond Mountain
Court House
Wm. F. Hanson
Vernal
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Committee On Roads
Ernest Eaton
Uintah Basin
Brown
Verna
Pot Creek
Geo A. Slaugh
Ashley Valley
A. Theo Johnson
David Nooseman
J. H. Wittwer
Wm. F. Hangon
George Johnston
Merrill Henry
Land Office Move Sparks Uintah Basin Debate
A Vernal column argues against moving the U S Land Office to Price citing vast unsurveyed lands and agricultural potential in the Uintah Basin. It highlights 1 420 000 acres yet to be filed and warns about losing tillable lands between the basin and Monticello.
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Vernal Land
U. S
Price
Carbon County
Salt Lake District
Uintah Basin
Mesa
Monticello
Castle Peak
Ashley National Forest Reserve
Colorado River
Uintah
Vernal
Basin
Twists Judge Hanson Disposes Of Anyeard Big Calendar
The Utah Supreme Court reports a batch of civil actions and probate matters including dismissals, embezzlement continuations, probate and administration petitions, and several divorces. Notice also covers a major infrastructure update on the Vernal Duchesne state road with early payments, crews, and blasting details.
Oil prospecting permits issued by Vernal Land Office
Since November 1 1920 the Vernal Land Office issued 106 prospecting permits for oil in the Vernal district. Permit sizes range from 800 to 2660 acres, mostly to individuals. Work must start soon and finish within one to two years, after which lease options with the government may apply if compliant.
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Vernal Land Office
Vernal Land
Register
A F Young
Uintah County's Representative Isabrand Sander Honored
The Vernal Express congratulates Uintah County's Isabrand Sander for his service in the recent Legislature. He earned the trust of colleagues and Governor Mabey, spoke with measured influence, and presided over House deliberations more than any other member. His fair leadership during the medical practice act debates earned broad respect statewide.
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Uintah
Isabrand Sander
Sander
Mabey
Theatate
House of Representatives
Death claims Litt Porter Coltharp
Porter Coltharp nine year old son of Mrs. Hattie Coltharp died March 14 1921 after two weeks illness from spinal meningitis at his grandfather’s home in Glines ward Vernal Utah. Funeral March 16 at St Pauls Episcopal church with Rev M J Hersey officiating and a large crowd. Burial in Vernal cemetery.
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Porter
Hattie Coltharp
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
M. J. Hersey
Charles Neal
Mimia Davis
George A. Woodbury
Merrill Bennion
Jesus
John N. Davis
George A. Downey
William Porter Coltharp
Vernal
Utah
Hattie Hoeft-Coltharp
Edward Hugh
William Hoeft
Glines Ward
Vernal Cemetery
Boy Scouts to Hike for Cheese and Dairy Demo
Scout Master George A Woodbury will lead M I A and Leo Thorne of the Congregational church troops from Vernal Central School to Calder's creamery Saturday March 26. The visit includes a cheese butter and ice cream making demonstration and milk testing with more trips planned through the summer.
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Stake
George “A. Woodbury
M. I. A. Boy
Leo Thorne
Congregational Church
Vernal Central School
Calder’s Creamery
Woodbury
Yokei-Savdy Middleweight Match Draws Large Interest
Reservations flood Vernal Drug Store as fans from Vernal Utah and Colorado vie for seats to the Yokei Savdy middleweight bout Monday night March 21 at the Orpheus theater. Promoters expect a big crowd to see World middleweight champion Yokel showcase his skill and seek support from locals and visiting fans alike.
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Vernal Drug Store
Sandy
Fang
Mike Yokel
Mike
Utah
Colorado
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Oorpheus Theater
Vernal Commercial Club Holds Meeting
The Vernal Commercial Club board discussed a Forest Service supervisor change with A A Hardy proposed to replace William M Anderson effective May 1 1921. They scheduled the annual officers election for March 23 at 7 30 p m and backed a Diamond Mountain road project to connect Vernal with Rock Springs Wyoming to improve rail access.
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Board of Control
Commercial Club
A. A. Hardy
Ashley National Forest
William M. Anderson
Diamond Mountain
Vernal
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Rates Announced For General Conference Travel
Railroads announce a one and one half fare under the certificate plan for the general conference from April 3. Sale dates are not official yet but expected to run from March 29 to April 1.
Denver Eyes Uintah Basin Oil Prospects
Letter from Eleanor C. Kilborn notes Denver’s growing interest in Uintah Basin oil, referencing a $2.60 cashier’s check to renew Margaret A. Field’s Express subscription to Jan 1, 1922. Kilborn mentions land in the Basin and optimism for oil exploitation, admiring the newspaper’s improving circulation.
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National Bank
Denver
Margaret A. Field
the Express
Express
Final Proofs for Diamond Mountain Homesteads Filed
This week two final proofs for homesteads were made at the land office for farms on Diamond Mountain. On March 14 Mrs. Adeline D Acheson with John S Gumner and Sim Ross witnessed a three year final proof for Lot 3e NW BE Rec 15 in Township 26 Ravage pa E 8 N M. On March 15 John Cook with John Sessions and George Cook made final proof for an enlarged homestead for portions of section 26 and 35 in Township 28 Range 23 B 8 L M.
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Land Office
Diamond Mountain
Adeline D. Acheson
John S. Gumner
Sim Ross
John Cook
John Sessions
George Cook
Township
Uncel Jesse Knight of Provo Dies at 74
Provo March 14 Jesse Knight pioneer of 1850 and a leading mining figure died at his home at 7 40 this morning after a month of paralysis. Born near Nauvoo Illinois September 6 1845 he rose from a cowherd to a major financial and industrial force in Utah. His parents Newel and Lydia Knight were married by Joseph Smith. In 1846 his father led among the first Missouri River crossing teams heading to the west.
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Provo
Jesse’ Knight
Fesse
Salt Lake
Jesse Knight
Nauvoo
Ill
Mississippi River
Newel
Lydia Goldthwaite Knight
Joseph Smith
Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jessa Knight
Missouri River
Mayorcasts decisive vote on street work at council meeting
At the regular city council session all officials were present except the treasurer and Councilman Burton. Bids for street sprinkling and garbage hauling went to John Corless. Property owners offered to raise sidewalks and install a gutter. A planned pipe across the street was approved, and sidewalks near Uintah stake house and Vernal Second ward chapel were recommended after grading by property owners. The 50-50 vote was broken by Mayor Colton in favor of the recommendation.
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Burton
John Corless
Acorn Mercantile Store
Palace Meat Market
Uintah Stake House
Vernal Second Ward
Congregational Church
Colton
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United States Land Office
Ashley
Valley
Diamond MT. Farmers
Uintail Basin
Tile Mountain
High Mountain Divide
State of Utah
Peter Abplanato
Peti
Myron Ll. Hacking
Oran L. Curry
Elmer B. Eaton
Amoa Q. Boan
Joseph Bowden
Emily Bowden
Edward William Evans
Winfield. Hullinger
United States of America
Franklin K. Lane
Uintah Oil & Exploration Company, & Corporation
Leslie Ashton Hardware Company
Lovell Perry
Vernal-Duchesne
J. E. Garn
L. W. Curry
Garn
Bishop M. M. Batty
Adjutant General's
Adjutant “General
Ashley Valey
OWL
Uintah County
Porter Coltharp
BOY Scouts
Vernal Commercial Club
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