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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
2
Advertising rates include display ads nine per year for professional cards ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Probate notices require advance payment. Local advertising covers church notices and community welfare items published free if no money making schemes are involved.
The Rock Springs Miner announces it will operate strictly on a cash in advance basis. All readers must pay before service, or the paper will be discontinued at the end of the time paid for. Subscriptions rise from $1.50 to $2 per year due to higher white paper costs.
Local readers urge the War Department to revoke the order removing troops from Fort Ducheane. Settlers on the Uintah reserve lie scattered and defensed while Utes resist white settlement and renegade White River Utes may return from Fort Meade. They argue protection is most needed now and advocate a yearlong troop presence.
Local flock owners allege the forest service reduced grazing allowances to about twenty five percent of last year, leaving them unable to market surplus stock. They call the action a rank injustice, warn it may wipe out the county sheep industry, and urge radical change and clearer notices.
A boy was born to Mrs. Charles Colton and all are doing well after the March 22 birth. Last Monday a brush fire spread in the area burning corral structures and out buildings owned by James Jones due to live embers blown by wind. Haystacks and stables were damaged and neighbors helped contain the flames.
Amusements and entertainment on various occasions as park owners plant trees and install lawns and walks. The track remains freely accessible to horsemen. improvements promise a larger attraction with added nature scenery. Public dances in Maeser face reform calls amid repeated offenses. March 22 event invites disapproval.
The Vernal Milling and Light Company invites bids by April 10, 1907 for 31 cords of foundation sandstone and related mas on work. Delivery schedules run May 15 and May 25, 1907. Bids include mason work on the foundation and sand supply. firm reserves right to reject all bids. Enquiries to W H Siddoway, Manager. Herbert Tyzack, Secy. March 28 1907.
Ashley Central Irrigation Company schedules canal cleaning and repaving for April. Stockholders must appear by 8:00 a.m. at Eaton's place, D. H. Hillman place, or T. M. Mantle corner. Those requesting water distribution changes must file notice before April 10 with the secretary. By order of the Board. 138-23t IERBERT TYZACK, Sec
Water will be turned out of the canal on Saturday April 6 1907 for canal and weir repairs. Any change from last year must be reported at once. By order of the Board of Directors T J Caldwell Jr President.
The Ashley Central Irrigation Company calls for bids for Watermaster for the 1997 irrigation season. Bids must reach the secretary by April 13 at noon, specify monthly compensation for four months beginning May 1. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the directors, Herbert Zack, Secretary.
A short health note suggests stomach upset comes from overeating or inedible foods or improper work. It recommends using a Stomach and Liver Tablet to soothe bowels and improve symptoms, promising a free sample by Walter Lloyd Drug.
The new mercantile company is installing shelving and counters and expects goods from Price immediately. Foreman Ira Bryant and workers move hay and grain for canal work. Baker, Rush, Lloyd, Peacher, Jackson, Fisher and others plant crops. Baker’s son the Pueblo dentist is due soon, EE Harn from Ohio arrives with immigrants. Sands improves his ranch.
Mrs Beatrice Manilla Howarth Murray died March 22 after a twelve day illness. Born July 11, 1884 in Glines Ward to James Howarth and Mary Jane Alger, she married William A Murray in 1902 and lived in Naples then Maeser. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral at Maeser Ward home, burial in Maeser Cemetery. Two additional child illnesses followed her death.
Resolutions honor Esther D Young who died March 18 1907 as first counselor in the Uintah Stake YLMIA and pioneer of faith. The community records her steadfast piety duty courage patience and care for others and extends deepest sympathy to her family. The memorial notes her impact on the Daughters of Zion and asks brief minutes and publication in the home paper.
A fragment notes vanity in a busy city era where a man grows puffed up upon spotting his name in the local directory. The tone hints at public attention and social status linked to simple acknowledgment.
The article describes Trelya Williams or Williams securing a 160 acre homestead from early settlers near Ikai ma. It details crop yields including 50 acres alfalfa 22 acres orchard and grape area and notes a refused $400 per acre offer. It cites a desert conversion from four years ago and a 600 to 700 ton season with crops generating significant income.
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