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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1903

Page

3

Pneumonia Ends Long Career of Hyrum Oaks in Mull ward

Hyrum Oaks died at 2 p.m. after a 12 day illness with pneumonia. Born September 7, 1825 in Susquehanna County Tennessee, he lived in Utah since 1852 and helped build the Nauvoo temple. A rugged pioneer, he settled in Wasatch Wasatch then Provo valley, later moving to Ashley valley. He leaves a wife and six children with many grandchildren. Funeral services set for Monday March 23 at 10 a.m. with relatives expected from Wasatch county and Mulward.

Hyrum Hay Kathrine Jackson Jixo Wasatch County Wiliam Odward Thomas Brown Mulward

Auction and sale notes and a late stage delay

The record lists household goods and spring merchandise for sale at low prices from 60 cents to 350 dollars and notes a good coal mine for sale northwest of Vernal, with Glenn & Young offering stock ranch or farm purchases. It also mentions a stage run over three hours late Sunday night due to a breakdown between the Wells and Brocks.

Ashley Co Op Timothy Vernal Ingmra Mre A Bartholomew Glenn & Young Wells and Brocks

Local Train Wreck Near Price Leaves Baggage Car Damaged

Reported near Price yesterday a passenger train derailed during the afternoon hours. The incident damaged the baggage car and resulted in a fatality. Senator Bennion returned from the city and visited Rock Springs. Partridge departed for Provo after teaching at Uintah Stake Academy. Mrs Wall Aston and Mr George Law left early for a visit with her mother.

George Law Rock Springs Myr Partridge Uintah Stake Academy Provo Price

Bees suffer winter losses estimated around twenty percent

Apianats report sizable bee logs this winter and upon examination estimate a loss near 20 percent.

Apianats

Central school well deepening aids town water needs

Trusten Atwood supervised deepening the Central school building well this week as several town wells have run dry. Jak Bollock returns from the metropolis where he spent days shopping with wholesale merchants for spring and summer goods for his store.

Trusten Atwood Jak. Bollock

Death of T.C McNeill’s Father Reported in Telegram

Telegram carried news of the death of T.C McNeill’s father at American Fork. He and his wife left Thursday night to attend the funeral.

T.C McNeill American Fork

Meadons and Tru Offer New Clothing Stock for Inspectio

We have just added to our stock of general merchandise a fine stock of clothing all new and of the latest styles. We invite you to inspect our goods and obtain prices from Meadons and Tru.

Family heads for Canada after sudden fever

Ed French and family Hyrum Cooper and family and Joe Workman were seized by a sudden Canad fever last week and started for that place with the rest. They will ship from Price.

French Hyrum Cooper Joe Workman Price

Gilsomte Company Acknowledges White River Staffing

A number of Gilsomte Company employees from White River have arrived. Crews working on assessments of government reserved claims have been laid off.

Gilsomte Company White River

Yarnell Price Row Ends With Fine After Hearing

A Tuesday night altercation at the Yarnell saloon led to both men appearing before Justice Camp. On the city attorney's motion Steve Price was discharged, while Harry Yarnell faced a hearing yesterday and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Yarnell Harry Yarnell Steve Price Justice Camp Yeltman Price

Travel fares announced for Salt Lake City trip in April

The Annual Conference and Ladies Relief Society announce roundtrip fares to Salt Lake City with sale dates April 2 to 5 and return by April 6 1903. Tickets priced as listed by agent BR McDownatp.

D. S Salt Lake City Ladies Relief Society Saltake City BR McDownatp

Mayor Browne Home From Muddy Western Trip

Mayor and Mrs. 5 M Browne returned Sunday night after a muddy journey from Price. They enjoyed an eastward trip by boat along the Mississippi from New Orleans to Cincinnati covering about 1800 miles. They spent weeks in Washington DC and visiting relatives in West Virginia. Ad Ross arrived from Salt Lake City Tuesday night where he served as Deputy Sergeant at Arms in the legislature. His superior Thomas Roeberry of Tooele county also arrived. rumor says one of Buenarista’s daughters attracts Roeberry.

5. M. Browne Price Mississippi New Orleans Ad Ross Salt Lake Bebsion Thomas Roeberry Tooele County Buenarista Roeberry Mutual

Meadows and Trim Store Offer On Trendy Clothing

A local retailer Meadows and Trim advertises up to date fashions for men and women. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for the latest outfits and accessories.

Meadows &Trim

Auction of Home Comfort ranges at Aleadows store prompts sale

A few second hand Home Comfort ranges are offered cheap at Aleadows and Transit store in a bargain. District court officials expected Sunday night for Monday morning consent. Mr Moses, long time Union ward schoolteacher, left for home Wednesday. Clare Johnson 19 preparing material for a four room cottage on North Vernal Avenue. Bert Singleton and family returned from Provo and Salt Lake. Elicta Singleton the sister accompanied them. Mrs Bert Rowley, Marion Thomas’s daughter, travels with her two children on the incoming stage from Salt Lake. Ranches on White River marketed as a suitable option. Vernal Central schools add 100 new books to library. library praised by teachers and students.

Aleadows & Transit Bert Singleton Provo Salt Lake Aliss Elicta Singleton Bert Bert Rowley Marion Thomas

Clothing from the factory announces latest cuts and goods.

Meaptown and Trix advertise farms and city lots for sale across two 160 acre plots and one 0 acre tract with rental options. Glenn and Young invite farm landlords to rent parts or entire holdings while noting daily applicants. Miss Birda White left for Balt Lake to pursue vocal and instrumental lessons.

Grean & Young Birda White Balt Lake

Benefit event for George Hislop at Vernal Opera House

On Tuesday night March 31st the WYMLM ILA of Glines ward hosts a charity event at the Vernal Opera House to aid Dr George Hislop who is currently on a mission in New Zealand. All are invited to attend and support the cause.

Wymlm Ila Glines Ward Vernal Opera Itowse George Hislop New Zealand

Threatened prisoners plead with marshal over confinement

Several individuals who faced confinement in the lockup pleaded with the marshal in good shape. Offenders will now be guarded, as they fear the gallows following a death by their own action.

Last of Max Mitchell Body Removal Report

In compliance with D. Brown and his daughter Mrs Max A Mitchell, the body of Max Mitchell was removed by Luisa A. father from the burial lot. The note describes the operation as a bad job and suggests local relief once finished.

D. Brown Max A Mitchell Max Mitchell Luisa Father Lear

St Patricks Dance Funds Send to Miss Ida Preece

The benefit dance raised funds for Ida Preece with Miss Sarah Gibson Miss Alice Ruben and Mrs Adams organizing. Ida Preece is recovering out of the hospital. Bob Meeks attempted suicide by jumping from a prison wall after leg amputation, suffering only bruises.

St Patricks Miss Ida Sarah Gibson Alice Ruben Adams Ida

Cal Duka Praise for Welcome in Duchesne

Cal Duka and his company praised the warm reception by Major Doster, calling him the most genial officer in the service. They reported clearing above expenses and enjoying a royal good time on the trip.

Cal Duka Tt Duchesne

Diphtheria Epidemic Sparks Dog and Cat Killing Order

In Roch Springs during a diphtheria outbreak the health officer and city council ordered all dogs and cats at large to be killed. The policy states that any household under quarantine due to contagious disease will have their pets restricted as well to prevent spread.

Roch Springs Ety Council

Lee brothers improve stage service between Vernal and Price

Despite rough roads the stage makes good time as Tour horses and skilled drivers run the line. The people of Vernal praise the Lee brothers for restoring reliable service and attracting patrons previously lost to a predecessor.

Vernal Lee Brothers

Thalia Tiedios to Meet Mra Cora Johnson March 26

A meeting is set for March 26 between Thalia Tiedios and Mra Cora Johnson. The program on American Literature covers pages 186 to 215 and includes features on American Women Sculptors of today and Two Not able Pacific coast Writers.

Thalia Tiedios Cora Johnson New York Toston Glenn

Representative Don B Colton Returns to Duties

Representative Don B Colton returned home Thursday night, looking hale and hearty. He will resume his duties as principal of the Urntah Stake Academy.

Don B Colton Urntah Stake Academy

Father of Girl Born on St Patrick's Day

HG Clark learns Wednesday from his wife visiting in Marrodburg Kentucky that he became the father of a girl. He started for home at once wearing a large green bow.

HG. Clark Marrodburg Kentucky St. C Patrick Marty

Poultry Trade Says No Overproduction Risk

The Inter Mountain Partner reports no danger of overproduction in the state. They note that last year about ten cars of dressed poultry and fifty cars of eggs were imported into the state.

Saya

Court Calendar for March Term District Court

Court calendar lists criminal cases including State v John ONeill on bail and dismissal of proceedings against Mar Mitchell a deceased. Civil matters include Harrison Spiers v E J Young and others with attorneys named, estates in probate with hearings set March 23 1903 at 10 11 and 2 am pm and guardianship petitions for minor heirs. Estate of Nelson Merkley notes administration.

Utshop John O'Neil Mar Mittchell Harrison Spiers E. J. Young T. W. O'Donnell W. H. Dry GB Wight John Glenn Olive Glenn W. If Vrye Andrew Anderson Elizabeth Britt T. W.O Donnell Hannah Davey Tinal M He Veltman Isaac Shaffer Joseph I. Nemuington Calvin W. Henry William Ashton Nelson Merkley R Veltman

Dudley Brothers Eye Castle Valley Marble Works Stake

Sherff Preece calls jurymen for District court. Dudley Brothers plan to buy 44 percent in Castle Valley Marble Works. Joy Dudley Hyrum Larsen and Jerome Asay traveled to Castle Valley to survey ground. Joab Collier and sons repair the Stewart old ferry boat bought for use at Norse Shop bend for White River Land and Irrigation Co.

Sherff Preece Dudley Bro’s Castle Valley Joy Dudley Hyrum Larsen Jerome Asay Collier and Sons Stewart Norse Shop Beneft White River Land & Irrigation Co

Local notes from Vernal Utah March 1903

The river remains iced with last crossing on the frozen bridge dated the 19th. Jay reports scarce hens and several hauled from Vernal. Victor Billings returned Thursday from Idaho where he worked this winter on a Mutual passion ary. Andrew Dudley Sr. is ill. Riley Murray nets gar and preparations for a baby boy at Ali con cerned. Harness maker Julius Jensen arrives from Vernal to work at Chatwin's store for two weeks and invites callers. watch for his next ad. Joseph Sessions' family remains under scarlet fever quarantine. Estray notice lists a gray horse branded 7 UO and a roan mare branded If 7. if unclaimed after ten days from March 17, they will be sold March 27 at 10:00 a.m. by James I Mackinann, City Pound Keeper.

Julius Jensen Vernal Hi Trade Chatwin Utah James I’. Mackinann

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Tim Billuman Thomas L. Mitchell UTAIL F. P. Clark Coftharp Vernal, Utah Pope North Star Rich Meadows & Trim Guro. Gray Clara Cover Johnson Tulding Meadons & True Wall Aston Bennion Gilsonite Moses Union Ward Clare Johnson J. W. Mector Bangley Colorado Hersey Episcopal Church Meaptown & Trix Bob Meeks William Wall Matt Warner Staunton Boys Jensen Jottings Jno Streetman Buffalo N. Y Hamilton Brown Shoe Co St. Louis, Mo J.S. Nelson & Sons North Craft, Mass W. P. Coltharp CO Sivas Jay Victor Billings Idaho Andrew Dudley Sr Riley Murray Ali Riley Joseph Sessions Geo. A. Lowe Co Leslie Ashton Alaynard Diston Garden City Harrowa Broad East Seeders Beat On Earth Malis Nba VO Saioonesa Noowm Theatre
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