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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
7
Practical advice from J B Cor urging early fault investigation and prompt repairs to extend tire life. Emphasizes correct inflation, use of air gauges, avoiding underinflation and overloading, proper braking adjustment, avoiding curb and track wear, and careful inspection of cuts and bruises to prevent costly failures.
A pugilist named Kid Scott kept the bout under control as Bo fought a western town night. Bo floored his opponent for a count but the rival rose just before the referee reached nine. The scene captured a gritty, showy display typical of the era.
In a Cincinnati Times Star report, Scott was disqualified after kicking his opponent in the neck amid a confrontation. His manager groaned as the rival, claiming no business rising, argued with officials over the incident.
A stout young woman asks how to dress for a fancy dress ball. She considers a Helen of Troy theme, while her companion jokes about whether a different ancient heroine would suit her better, amid playful banter about costumes and appearances.
Many brief items from Myton and nearby areas. births and injuries, school, roads, business, and civic notes. Mentions include a March 16 birth to F Q Bingham, a March 19 infant death to Mr. and Mrs E W Evans, Nell Preece at county treasurer’s office, and future work at shear ing corrals. Also notes visitors from Liberty, Na plea, and Vernal, road conditions, Easter planning, court matters, and local commerce developments.
The Colorado Park irrigation stock sale was postponed to April 5. Ben Kelly and Ray H. Means, president of the federation of commercial clubs of the Uintah Basin, urge a March 24 meeting in Myton to discuss county partnerships. Evidence of Harps green flea and abbona appears. Ireland’s Mon day seventeenth noted. Kilkenny gifts, O Donnell badge supply, and Shatarock yearly gift mentioned.
Judge A B Morgan appoints Nile Hughes as water commissioner with the appointment effective May 1. George A Slaugh will serve until then to finish canal work and regulate Ashley Creek water for various canals amid opposition from some users. Friends of James ONeill Sr proposed him but he withdrew.
Representative Bennion returns from Baltic Lake where she spent sixty days advocating Snoople interests. In next issue, with her permission, we shall publish an interview with Mr Bennutton.
News from Rock Springs Wyoming reports Prank Trujillo arrest aimed at Colorado arrest warrant for grand larceny alleged two months prior in Rio Blanco County Colorado. Sheriff of Rio Blanco County dispatched a deputy to pursue the prisoner.
City council held a regular session on Wednesday night and appointed Dr Garret O Donnell as city physician. The position had recently been filled by Dr Bower.
All persons desiring to take the examination for fruit tree Inspector are requested to give their names to the county attorney at an early date. Literature will be published to prepare for the examination, which will be held in Vernal early in the spring.
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