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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1903

Page

3

Ice cream and dressmaking offerings in town notes

Ice cream can be had at the Gerh Restaurant Friday to Sunday afternoons. Dress making by Lovicia Fawlks and Co one block south of Social Hall. W. RP Coltharp tending store at White Jocks. L. H. Woodard from Ouray inspecting land on Green river. Straw hats for boys and girls available from W. P. Corinane & Co. Jensen reports Green River rising and windy, cooler air ahead. Ice cream and cake served daily from 10 am to 10 pm, one block south of Social Hall. Orders taken.

Gerh Lovicia Fawlks and Co Social Hell

Retail and travel notes mix with health update

Go to Bullock's for groceries and hardware with boots hats clothing and more at the right price. Next week Burton's offers a neat line of popular self and Jula Marlowe shoes for ladies. Rae invites examination. Orson Calder arrived home Monday and feels better after leaving Dagland, noting relief upon entering the mountains.

Bullock’s Burton’s Jula Marlowe Rae Orson Calder Dagland Mountains

Spring Dress Sale Invites at Vernal by W P Cotruani Co

The ad touts the finest spring goods shipped to Vernal and invites readers to visit. A letter from editor Dan describes a trip from Wyoming to Nebraska to Kansas visiting parents, with a stop in Provo and remarks on the journey.

Vernal W. P. Cotruani & Co Dan Wymore Nebraska Kan Provo

Dust on the Vernal Price Road Indicates Weather Change

Observers note a dusty road between Vernal and Price as evening stage coach traffic returns, contrasting with recent mud conditions. The shift suggests a weather improvement after a muddy spell. Authorities or local figures are not mentioned in the readable passage.

Vernal Price

Miss Donaher Heads to Salt Lake to See Sick Brother

Sunday morning Miss Donaher of the Cottage Hotel traveled to Salt Lake to visit her severely ill brother Dilly, who lies at Holy Cross hospital with dropsy and is not expected to live many days.

Miss Donaher Cottage Hotel Salt Lake Dilly Holy Cross Hospital

Local traveler notes thawing snow on Diamond Mountain

Ben Kelley reports from Tittle Brown's Park that he will return with his wife later this week. He notes the snow on Diamond Mountain has mostly melted except for large drifts remaining in shadowed areas.

Ben Kelley Tittle Brown’s Park Diamond Mountain

Proposals Sought for Uintah Reservation Survey Work

The notice invites bids to perform government surveys on the Uintah reservation. Surveyors are urged to assess costs and opportunities to do the work locally and earn income nearby.

Uintah Reservation

Bid Solicitation for Fort Duchesne Fuel Contract 1903

Sealed proposal in triplicate will be received at Fort Duchesne until 11 a.m. May 30 1903 for furnishing fuel at the post. Bids are invited as the contract involves handling a substantial amount of money.

Fort Duchesne

Fifth Grade Teacher Quarantined. Substitutes at Central School

J. Whindler, a 5th grade teacher at Central School, is quarantined due to scarlet fever illness. Mrs. Rose Hardy, a school trustee, fills in and will continue teaching until Mr. Whindler can resume his duties.

T. J. Whindler Central School

Vernal City Bans Free-Range Chickens March to November

Vernal enforces a city ordinance prohibiting chickens from running at large from March 15 to November 1. Residents who have faced chicken depredations will be allowed to seek redress or remedies within the protection window.

Vernal

Trim Returns From Salt Lake Trip After I O O F Visit

Trim came home Monday evening from Salt Lake where he attended the I O O F Grand Lodge convention. Provo residents did all they could to make the visit pleasant. He left Salt Lake with Editor Hillman and the Hillmans traveled to Beloit to visit relatives, a long desired trip for him.

Sol. Trim Salt Lake Provo I. O Hillman Mra. Hillman Kansas Beloit

Local Store Ad Brief Crowds

M. T coal oil 60 cents a barrel and 40 cents a gallon at Bullock's. Go to Burton's for screen wire and screen door sets. India linens 10 to 40 cents per yard at Burton's. Mrs K F Harmston very ill with pneumonia. Spring hats shirts and caps. Justin at Meadows and Trim. John Glenn back from Colorado oil trip. Fresh groceries at Meadows and Trim.

Bullock's Burton’s India Burton's Justin Meadows & ‘Trim’s John Glenn Colorado

Uintah Stake Academy graduates host May 8 party

The Uintah Stake Academy graduating class announces a party at the Social Hall on May 8. T Mitchell’s pleasant face is seen again in Vernal after a trip. A general invitation is extended to attendees.

U.S. Academy T. Mitchell Vernal White River Uintah Stake Academy

Funeral summons and local business moves noted

Fred Wood learned of his mother's death Saturday and left Sunday for the funeral. Local buildings housing the post office and Evans harness shop will be moved to make way for a two story brick bank and post office. George Searle had the lowest bid for the Ft Duchesne beef contract until outside bids shifted the award to Mr Nutter.

Fred Wood Cvans’ Harness Shop George Searle Ft Duchesne Mr. Nutter

Wagon wheels crush child in street death shock on Saturday

A two year old girl died last Saturday when crushed by a wagon in the street the driver did not see her in time. A note reports Ted Watkins recovering from illness and Vernal’s Ted Wilkins is improving. South fork Ashley near Heber riprapping crews fight rising creek to protect ditches and property as water shifts channels.

Fraf Brimhell Ted Watkins Utah County Ted Wilkins Vernal South Fork Ashley Heber Preece

Oil boom potential in western Colorado and Utah counties

John Pope reports surveying complete and plans to start drilling more wells soon. Rails to reach the area may spark prolific production in western Colorado and nearby Utah county, with strong indicators of oil activity ready to boom once rail access arrives.

John Pope Colorado Uitah

Local Store Repainted As Family Faces Illness and Loss

The front of L. Johnson’s Son’s store gets a fresh coat of paint while concern rises for Uncle Jerry Tatch who has been failing for days. News arrives of Mrs. Ward Murry’s death last night after a two week illness just as we prep for press.

L. Johnson ¢. Son's Jerry Tatch Ward

Ed Warmston Returns From White River Survey Trip

Ed Warmston came back from White River Thursday after surveying gilsonite claims and plans to return as soon as possible. His wife remains at home with their 18 year old.

F. Warmston White River Thureday Hoe

Death in Cuenavista Man Dies After Illness

Mathew Larrus of Cuenavista died Thursday morning at 1 o clock from consumption. The loss comes after the burial of a 6008 and an infant daughter last March, deeply affecting Mrs Barrus.

Mathew Larrus Cuenavista Mra Barrus

M L A District Conference Program Summary

Program for the M L A District Conference held in Midwarp and Naples in 1903 1905. Readings include opening remarks by Pres Co D Allen glee from Vernal and a 1902 Y L MS A Uintah stake work summary by Grace Stringham. Lectures cover morals home intellect and woman and end with prayers and benedictions.

Pres. Co. D. Allen Glee Y. L Uintah Grace Stringham R. Collett Rennion Millward J. Warren Johnson F. M. Young Naples May Limi Pres Cora Johnson Jensen Joseph , Smith Fourth Ward L.M J. M. Shaffer Uintah County Gurls Etta Ross Courthward J. E. Dillman

Automatic cafe to open in Philadelphia with coin operated meals

The North American reports an automatic coin operated cafe coming to Philadelphia. Customers drop coins to dispense sandwiches, oysters and drinks from glass displays, with receipts and electric kitchen orders.

Philadelphia

Pay Your Central Nal Assessment To Davis Or Siasugh

Central nal assessment payments are due to be paid to Geo. A. Davis or George As Siasugh. Submit promptly to avoid penalties at the local office.

Geo. A. Davis George As Siasugh

Fresh fruit arrivals at Vernal Meat Market stage

Fresh oranges lemons bananas and coconuts arrived at the Vernal Meat Market last night. The shipment brings a bright assortment for shoppers and signals a busy market week ahead.

Vernal

Estray Cow Seeks Owner Reconstruction

Estray notice describes a cow in possession since December 1 with brands 0OG left ribs ex on night ribs square crop left sar and brindle and white color. Owner may reclaim by paying feed and advertising costs. contact Jos Arnold Sr.

Rbs Jos, Arnold

Six pounds for 25 cents and soap sale at Pope's

Advertisement notes six pounds for 25 cents or soap 25 pounds for $1 at T Pope's. Also claims headaches cramps and colic cured in 25 minutes with a money back guarantee. Ends with 20 4t.

T. Pope

Auction Notice for Unclaimed Horses in Naples Precinct

I hold two unclaimed animals, a bay mare and a gray horse with brands L and D and JIC. They were on Lilleh Shuffer property on April 24 1903 and secured for 50 cents damages. Public auction to highest bidder on May 6 1903 at 9:00 a.m. in Naples precinct. J W. O'resey, Pound Keeper.

Corall Naples Oelock Lilleh Shuffer J. W. O.resey

Seed Special at Buenavista Store With M Verber

For peas and other garden seeds visit M Verber at the Buenavista store for guidance and supplies.

M. Verber Buenavista

Conjoint Meeting of Vernal M I A At Stoke House

A joint meeting of the Vernal M I A is set for Sunday evening at the Stoke House. All members and interested parties are invited to attend.

Vernal M. I. A Stoke House

Cattle Grazing Permits Set for May 15 on Reserve

Supervisor Marshall informs Mr. S Collett that grazing permits will reach interested parties by May 15, the date cattle may enter the reserve. He warns that any party moving cattle or sheep onto the reserve before May 15 will have permits cancelled and be barred from grazing.

Marshall S Collett

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