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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1907

Page

3

Local Roundup Notes Moves Toward Fort Duchesne

William Gillman left Monday morning for Fort Duchesne to handle business. Mrs John Merkley returns to Whitesocks after spending winter with her parents. Mrs Mane Young Erekson and ten children arrive on the Dragon stage for their mother’s funeral. Mrs G E Adams leaves for Washington DC to visit relatives and attend the James town exposition and Confederate reunion.

William Gillman Fort Duchesne Mra Mane Young Erekson Jasmine Mr. Young G E Adams Washington DC

Local man George Ilislop takes farming post with Implement Co

George Ilislop has secured employment with the local branch of the Consolidated Implement Company. David O Mackay and family left for Jensen on Wednesday morning. He has rented the farm of Mark M Batty for the present season.

George Ilislop Consolidated Implement Company David O Mackay Jensen Mark M Batty

W. M. Truckey Heads to Grand Junction for Colorado Visit

W M Truckey will depart in a few days for Grand Junction Colorado. He has worked the past winter at the City Blacksmith shop.

W.M. Truckey Grand Junction Colorado

County Official Wed at Courthouse Ties Wall and Herring

County Treasurer E. J. Young Jr. presided as Martin Wall and Catherine S. Herring married at the courthouse Wednesday morning.

E. J. Young, Jr Court House Martin Wall Catherine S. Herring

Ex Judge Webber and Jackson Visit Vernal for Supplies

Ex judge Henry Webber and W J Jackson visited Vernal early this week. Their farms border each other and lie south of the Fort. They were there to buy farming supplies and implements.

Henry Webber W J. Jackson

Mrs Karren Seeks Relief at Glennwood Springs Baths

Mrs John Karren has suffered rheumatism for months. To seek relief she and her husband and children traveled from Dragon, Colorado to Glennwood Springs to try the warm springs baths. They left Dragon for Colorado on Tuesday.

John Karren Glennwood Springs Dragon Colorado

Turkeys for sale and millinery opening in Leader notice

Dees from Barren Plymouth Rocks and Bronze turkeys for sale inquire at Uintah Railway office. Mins Jas McNauenton Athandra. Millinery opening at the Leader on Monday and Tuesday March 26th and 26th.

Dees Plymouth Rocks Uintah Mins Jas McNauenton Athandra

Real Estate N J Maegher For Sale And Hats at Burton Samuels

Real estate items from New Jersey dealer Meagher offer a second hand typewriter for six dollars. Burton and Samuels advertise eastern market hats dresses shows and kneerlats with a sale next week. Anesthetic tooth extraction claim and recovery is noted by Dr Keyser.

Burton & Samuels

For Sale Cheap Items and Local Notices

For sale and notice items include a National Cash register, safe, harness and saddle oil at Jensen's, a Wellington piano, and dress goods to be shown at Burton and Samuels next week. Mentions Roosevelt Utah area, J Garnett Holmes as agent, and local homestead travel by Woods family and Harman Knobles.

Roosevelt J. Garnett Holmes Utah

House for Rent in N J Meagher Area

Found money. loser may inquire at this office. Local rental note indicates housing available in N J Meagher area with unidentified finder seeking claimant.

Burton and Samuels Offer Chicago Style Preview

Burton and Samuels invite readers to see the latest Chicago fashion next week, promising a broader, better showing than current trends. They emphasize up-to-date styling without extra cost and urge immediate inquiry if needed.

Burton & Samuels Chicago

Opening of Spring Millinery Sale at Leader Ladies

Ready to wear hats and stylish spring and summer millinery join Leader Ladies during an Opening event on Monday and Tuesday, March 25 and 26. Shoppers are invited to explore latest trends and new arrivals.

Strayed Livestock Seeks Ownership for TOM Branding

A farmer reports two missing cattle a stray 3-year-old steer branded TOM on the left ribs and a 2-year-old red heifer with a crop torn from the right ear and a swallow fork in the left ear. Send word to T. M. Mans tle.

T. M. Mans

Dentist Keyser Offers Pain Free Tooth Extraction

Dr Keyser promotes a safe and readable method for extracting teeth without pain. The notice also advertises fresh garden seeds lawn grass and onion sets available at Burton and Samuels.

Keyser Burton and Samuels

Cattle care plan listed for summer at local ranch

An ad notes cattle cared for through summer at a ranch with weekly Friday drop offs. It mentions a paying pro position and a profit potential plus a brick house with land for sale in Vernal Utah and cheaper outfitting for reservation people, with names Turbyfill and Meagher.

Jons Collier

Roosevelt Real Estate and Dental Offer Notice

SALE Improvements and relinquishments of two adjoining farms near Roosevelt. Plenty of land to rent near Roosevelt with easy terms and level ground. Also an artificial teeth offer of 5000 dollars if a perfect fit cannot be found. Lost pink silk crepe shawl between the Opera House and post office last Monday night. Return to this office. 1G-itp

Roosevelt

For Sate Seed Oats and Potatoes and Bees

A compact listing notes Sate Seed oats and potatoes with 60 colonies of bees. The entry includes a 12-4tp GEO and FREESTONE designation.

Geo Freestone

Vernal Visitors Include Foxs and Ulsai at Bear Dance

Mr and Mia Fox and Misa Ulsai were among the Vernal visitors to the Bear Dance, joining locals for the traditional event. The note highlights these guests amid the customary dances and gatherings in Vernal.

Mr and Mia Fox and Misa Ulsai

Independence Mercantile Manager Willam Giver Visits Town

Willam Giver, then manager of the Independence Mercantile Company, was in town last Tuesday for undisclosed business and local engagements.

Willam Giver Independence Mercantile Company

Hadlock Returns From Whites Rocks Where He Worked

A Hadlock man returns home from Whites Rocks after the winter spent practicing his trade, resuming work duties and life in the town.

Hadlock Whites Rocks

Jensen Leaves Theodore For Homestead Assignment

Richard Jensen departed a few days ago to take up his duty on a homestead at Hig reservation, beginning a new posting and residence assignment.

Mr. Logan Reservation Fort Duchesne Richard Jensen Theodore Hig Reservation

Couple and companions ride to Bear Dance on horseback

Frank and Miss Flora Odekirk with Muse es Myrtla Lesh and Minnie Hatch plus several others travel by horse to the Bear Dance event.

Frank Flora Odekirk Musees Myrtla

Bear Dante Attended by Notables Meagher Coltharp Group

N. J. Meagher and W. H. Coltharp were accompanied by Misaea Coltharp De Molay Ashton Jorgensen Preece Davis and Newcomb at the Bear Dante event.

N. J. Meagher W. H. Coltharp Misaea Coltharp de Molay Ashton Jorgensen Preece Davis Newcomb

Farmer W H Coltharp Returns to Whiterocks

W H Coltharp traveled to his homestead near Whiterocks yesterday to work on his 80 acres of oats and reaffirm his commitment to earnest farming.

W. H. Coltharp Whiterocks

Rally of 200 Teams Leaves Longmont for Routt County

About 200 driver teams departed Longmont last Friday heading to Routt County to grade the Moffat road on the Phillips contract near Oak Creek, as reported by the Yampa Leader.

Longmont Routt County Phillips Oak Creek Moffat

Sheep Shearing Set for Two Corrals in Mid April

Sheep shearing begins at two corrals around Monday April 16. Marion Roberts oversees the Alhandra corral with about 45 000 sheep to be clipped, while Eli Lee runs the Dragon corral.

Marion Roberts Alhandra Corral Eli Lee Dragon Alhandra

Mrs Overholt Arrives From Salt Lake To Manage City Interests

Mrs A G Overholt arrived from Salt Lake Tuesday to handle business interests. She has purchased a residence in the city where they plan to reside. Mr Overholt is somewhat improved in health though he is blind and seldom leaves the premises.

A. G. Overholt Salt Lake Overholt Thut

Steamboat Springs Man Plans Summer Return to Vernal

J. F. Price of Steamboat Springs, who had been seeking a small farm around Vernal, left Tuesday afternoon after calling at the office and says he may come back to Vernal later in the summer.

J. F. Price Steamboat Springs Vernal

Miner and family survive tram accident at Raven Company mine

John Strang and his wife were in Vernal with their son Jay and companion Jerry Murray when an empty tram car plunged out of control on a 700 foot track. The breakman lost control as the car descended and they were thrown from the car, narrowly escaping serious injury.

John Strang John Mines of the Raven Company Jerry Murray Jay

Maeser Mutual Improvement Show Delights Opera House Crowd

The Mae ger Mutual Improvement Association offered a first class comic show on Saturday and Monday at the Opera House. The performance was unusual in character and highly mirthful, with all cast members delivering strong takes. Critics and attendees praised the effort and Maeser’s continued welcome despite a late season and recent entertainments.

Maeger Mutual Improvement Association Maeser

Bodily Returns From Heber After Daughter Stella Dies

Robert Bodily arrived home late after a trip from Heber city caused by his daughter Stella’s illness and death. A Provo canyon slide delayed him a day beyond her passing. The attending physician cites internal rupture as the suspected cause, noting Stella had been improving before a sudden decline. The infant child remains living and healthy.

Robert Heber City Stella Provo Canyon

Fort Duchesne Abandoned to Civil Authority Protection

Fort Duchesne will be abandoned permanently with settlers under civil protection after orders from the war department. Twenty-Ninth Infantry Companies G and H will move to Fort Douglass and later Philippine duty in August. Fifth Cavalry units F and M relocate to Fort Apache Arizona. a detachment remains to guard government property amid rumors of a brewing company seeking the buildings.

Fort Duchesne Mason War Department Twenty-Ninth Infantry Fort Douglass Philippines Fifth Cavalry Fort Apachee Arizona

Roosevelts’ Visitor Buys Poultry and Farm Supplies

Mr. J. G. Strain from a Roosevelt area homestead visited this week to purchase poultry and various farm supplies for his operation.

J. G., Strain Roosevelt

Mrs Logan Tries Quiet Diversion With Four Guinea Fowls

Mrs Logan plans a playful home diversion ordering four Guinea fowls to liven the quiet Vernal residence. The household seeks a simple, rustic touch to break the stillness.

Miss Guernsey Hosts Bear Dance With Pupil Group

Miss Guernsey attended a Bear Dance event with pupils including Venice Bure don Gail Ruth Blankenship Helen DaMoisy Martha and Sasle Ruple providing a social feature in the community page.

Guernsey Venice Buredon Gail Ruth Blankenship Helen DaMoisy Martha Sasle Ruple

Marriage licenses seized by County Clerk Hacking

County Clerk Hacking issued marriage licenses during the week to Martin Well and Catherine Smith Herring, James Chivers and Emily Are Lean Green.

Hacking Martin Well Catherine Smith Herring James Chivers Emily Arelean Green

Store to Open in Independence by April First

Mr Win Greer of Independence plans to open a general store there around April 1 and has placed an advertisement in this issue of the Express.

Reynolds and Workman Arrive for Spring Work Near Fort Duchesne

Ammon Reynolds and J. W. Workman were aboard the Dragon siege Tuesday night. Reynolds plans to begin spring farm work near Fort Duchesne and Workman is seeking a suitable homestead in the area.

Ammon Reynolds J. W. Workman Mr. Reynolds Fort Duchesne Mr. Workman

Relief Society Marks 65th Anniversary in Vernal

Last Sunday the Vernal ward Relief Society celebrated its sixty fifth anniversary with exercises replacing regular services. Papers were read and addresses given by prominent members including Judge Booth and President William E. Smart. They spoke on Relief Society work and on the issue of woman suffrage.

Vernal Ward Relief Society The First Society

Death of Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Radmall

Friends mourn the death of the Radmall infant at Dragon after a sudden illness sweeping the county. The private funeral was held at the Hadlock home with immediate relatives present after the family traveled to Vernal following the death. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.

Henry Radmall Dragon Franklin P. Hadlock

Equity firm buys Routt county lands from Cary brothers

The Yampa Leader reports the Lily Park ranch sale closed in Denver last Saturday. Cary brothers transferred 6 000 acres in Routt county plus Bear river improvements for over 100 000 dollars to Equitable Finance & Development Company. James D. Husted is president and Raymond S. Husted secretary treasurer. The buyers, linked to New York Boston and German capital, target western Routt and Rio Blanco counties amid plans for large regional investments.

Yampa Live Lily Park Denver Cary Brothers Bear River Little Snake Equitable Finance & Development Company James D. Husted Raymond S Husted Routt Rio Blanco New York Boston White River Yampa

Provo ProP Provo Fnquirer David Holdaway Dies at Home

David Holdaway, a prominent Provo resident and early Mormon convert born March 9 1882 in Tennessee, died last night in the Fourth Ward after a brief illness. He helped develop Utah communities including Mt. Pleasant St. George The Muddy and Vernal and served in Provo Woolen Mills for seventeen years. He leaves a wife four sons three daughters thirty two grandchildren twenty two great grandchildren and many relatives.

David Holdaway Fourth Ward Tenessee Mormon Church Saints Ilhnow Utah Salt Lake Provo Mt. Pleasant St. George Muddy Vernal Ile

Wagon and Harness SASH at the Co-op for Sea Wilford Whitlock

The notice lists wagon and harness items under SASH for Sea Wilford Whitlock at the Co-op with a 12 to 11 p.m. reference. The fragment indicates a sale or auction related to these assets.

Wilford Whitlock

Rheumatic Pain Balm Praised by Iowa Justice of the Peace

R F Crocker Esq aged 84 and longtime Justice of the Peace at Martinsburg Iowa reports serious sciatic rheumatism in left arm and right hip. He used three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm which gave him much relief. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.

R. F. Crocker Justice of the Peace Martinsburg Iowa Walter Lloyd Drug Company

Move to Maeser Sterns and surrounding area noted in Ward brief

Maeser and family moved to a homestead on the reservation last Wednesday. George Collins built a two room frame house adjoining John Galloway. Mrs Wm Murray ill and then improving after childbirth complications. Stella Bodily died. baby healthy under grandmother Mrs Moulton. Mrs Jerry Murray had cancerous growth removed. healing. School attendance steady despite new reservation homes. Christian Johnson and family moved to Deep Creek country. Bodily reports Moffat canal completed and usable. Thomas Weir replacing missing schooling.

Wm. Collins Maeser Homer George John Galloway Wm. Murray Robert Wallsburg Stella Brother Bodly Moulton Jerry Murray Christian Johnson Deep Creek

Roosevelt Mercantile Company stockholders meet for amendments

Notice states a stockholders meeting of the Roosevelt Mercantile Company at its Roosevelt Utah office on Tuesday March 26 1907 at 10 am to consider amendments to the articles of agreement changing corporate existence to 50 years increasing capital stock to 25000 changing board to seven seven directors selecting officers from among themselves moving annual meeting to February first Tuesday and quorum to four Thomas Swart president Ward E Pack Jr secretary

Roosevelt Mercantile Company Roosevelt Utah Art Thomas Swart Ward E. Pack, Jr Sec’y

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Lor Uoctor Walter Lloyd Drug Co Vernal Trading Co General Mdse Bank OF Vernal S R Benin J. H. Reader Etarden Bennion W. H Contiarp S R. Bennion J. H. Roader N J. Meagher Independence Mercantile Go Independence Ain Eon Sale Gold Lim Bert Atwood John Merkley Whitestocks ITE’ Wecke OIECE N.J. Meagher LesLis Ashton Hop. Co J Garnett Tolmes Roosevelt, Utah Burton Samuels National Cash Register Meadows & Trim Wellington Parpon Dopps Safe Woods Harmon Knobles N. J, Meagher Burton and Roosevelt Realty Co Burton and Samtels Prom Provo Fnquirer Jensen Jottings Brush Creek Ashley Creek John Rasmussen Hove Green River Jens Jensen Maeser Sterns Joseph Bodily Moffat Canal Charles Colton Thomas Weir Meat Market
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