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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
8
Advertisment rates listed for Vernal Express including classified and display ads. Details cover insert charges by inch and line for non commeted ads, sale notices, legal notices, and water and final probate notices with advance payment requirements and per word or per line pricing.
Blozes Moore of Hatchett was in town on Tuesday on business. Virgil Burkes reports his family is well again after a bad time with the flu. Hersey will hold services at the Episcopal church Sunday morning next, March 28.
E F DeJournette closed a deal this week purchasing the Ancho property on Drush Creek, strengthening local holdings. Details on price and terms were not disclosed.
Mrs Lottle Robbinson and her daughter Afton moved from Jensen to the home of her father, R 8 Green, joining family there.
W 38 Andrewa of Mack Colorado has been in town for several days performing repair work for the Telephone company.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hatch are able to be out again after recovering from the flu. They were at the home of Charles Williams for the period of illness and attend to routine matters.
Mrs Thomas Johnson departed for Salt Lake City for a month long visit with her sister, taking the latter part of last week as she began the journey.
Wiley Collett of Jensen visited town on Wednesday and bought a 490 Chevrolet touring car from the Neal-Allan Auto Co.
Wm F Hanson has been seen practicing with his Cletrac tractor this week and is preparing to plow on Diamond Mountain, signaling upcoming field work in the area.
Mrs Guss Hauckap, while visiting her sister Mrs Alma Preece in Vernal, has returned to her Salt Lake City home on Tuesday.
C D Rogers and Veli Perry departed Vernal on Thursday morning in a Ford car with plans to establish their home in Sanger California.
An attorney's office displays a one of a kind desk lamp crafted from a French 75 shell. The shade depicts battlefield scenes with graves of fallen soldiers.
Miss Afton Taylor stepsister of Yohn Robbins underwent a serious appendicitis operation last week. Nurses Mrs Jane Murray and Jessie Williams aided in care. She is now getting along nicely.
Elisha Campbell sold his planing mill to E H Adair last week. Adair begins the new undertaking, while Campbell plans to continue work as a concrete expert in his field.
City forces labored to dismantle and relocate the fire bell tower and engine house. The structures are being moved to clear the corner for the construction of a new garage building.
Notices have been mailed by the County Treasurer to all persons who have not paid personal property tax. All accounts not settled before April 10, 1920, will be collected by seizure and public sale.
Probation Officer Arthur Manwar ing departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City with two prisoners, Royal Esme Potter and Donald Crowley Young. Potter was sentenced to the penitentiary and Crowley was committed to the State Industrial School at Oxden.
John Pope received a car load of Fordson tractors from Watson Four. They arrived in Ver nal Wednesday evening under their own power. The condition shows the roads between here and Watson are not in good order.
The Tabernacle will host a Sunday afternoon opening for a major county educational drive, with national figures Dr Holden and Miss Streeter present. The event honors the county’s education strides and uplifts County Superintendent Thompson, respected by leading educators.
A public meeting called by the Commercial Club and the Board of Governors will be held Wednesday evening at eight at the Club rooms in Warehist to discuss important road problems. County and state road officials will attend. Businessmen are urged to participate to promote cooperation and progress in the road situation.
Mr and Mrs Newall Snow are happy parents of a fine baby boy born Thursday morning at their home.
A baby boy was born at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Jenking on Wednesday. Mother and baby are reported as doing nicely.
Hyrum Meeks left Vernal Tuesday morning for Springville to be at the bedside of his very ill daughter. The family seeks prayers and support as the situation remains grave.
The Golden Rule is making a great improvement by cutting the entrance to lead straight into the main store, streamlining shopper flow. No further details available about contractor, date, or scope.
The First Ward Relief Society held a clean-up day this week at an offsite location, prompting wonder about any transformation that may have occurred during the activity.
U E Alexander of Jensen was a Vernal visitor this week and purchased a new Chevrolet car from the Neal-Allan Motor Co.
The Denver and Salt Lake Real Estate Association sold the residence of C D Rogers to Ramsey Stewart on Tuesday for 1200 dollars.
Leslie Ashton Hardware Co, now The Winchester Store, unveils a major price tumble. The move signals significant discounts across a wide range of hardware essentials, urging shoppers to visit and compare the lowered tag prices. Stormy weather or not, the store promises value door to door.
A Utah Tribune report by Parley H Pankett claimed 25 percent of sheep and 60 percent of cattle in the Uintah Basin would starve, prompting a rebuttal from Geo Bigelow and others. They argue losses will be near or below average, with cattle losses possibly higher in some areas. Additional items note Lupoint move, a recovering patient, a newborn, a snow storm, and a three day Boy Scouts convention starting April 21 led by Dr John H Taylor to organize a strong Utah unit.
To be sold at County Treasurer's Sale on the 3rd day of April 1920 at 10 o'clock A M at the Vernal Garage Vernal Utah the following described personal property to wit One tathe One forge One no horse power motor no shafts Seven pulleys One targe drive wheel The said property will be offered in parcels or as a whole and sufficient thereof sold to pay the taxes heretofore levied against the Uintah Motor & Garage Co Terms of sale cash REUBEN A McCONKIR Treasurer Uintah County Utah 13-2¢: an
Real estate listing shows houses for sale with inquiries directed to Peskin Ashton Hardware Co. Contact details are not provided in the fragment.
The Blankenship home adjacent to the Express caught fire early Thursday morning. Prompt response to the fire bell kept the blaze under control with minimal damage.
The Raven Oil Company has purchased two new oil drills and plans to put them to work immediately. It is understood the company plans extensive improvement work this spring.
Eugene C Lemon reached Vernal on Saturday the 20th traveling from Grand Junction with his team. He homesteaded near Blue Mountain last year and plans to settle at his place.
All hands urge attendance at the American Legion dance in Vernal in April. The local boys have spared no effort to make it a premier event. Advertisement appears on page 4.
Stanley Ashton manager of the A K company has returned to the store after an extended annual trip to California with Mrs Ashton. They say they are pleased to be back home and that Vernal is good enough for them.
In Utah, George Colton was charged with contributing to the delinquency of Donald Crowley by aiding him to conceal and unlawfully possess whiskey. After jurors were sworn and witnesses called, the boys refused to testify. since they were in State custody, contempt charges could not stand, and the Colton case was dismissed.
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