Cattle Drive Scheduled for April with Slaugh
Cattle to herd for the season at $1.50 per head. Will drive on April 21 and 28. Arrange with Geo A Slaugh.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
2
Local residents depart for missions and ventures
Ernest H Wilson left Thursday morning for Independence. Rodney B. Remington of Naples has been called on a mission but his departure date is not set. Ras Rasmussen, formerly of Manasseh Colorado, plans a brick yard at Independence soon. A campus athletic contest is planned at Uintah Stake Academy this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney B. Remington
Naples
Ras Rasmussen
Manasseh
Colorado
Independence
Uintah Stake Academy
Red cow branded on tight ribs with ears dehorned
A single red cow branded on its tight ribs with both ears removed and dehorned is reported at Perry Deans ranch three mules northwest of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Dean
Vernal
Hillmans Visit Vernal Parents Friends
Mr and Mrs D H Hillman from Vernal Utah arrived Friday to spend a few days with his parents and old friends in Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D H. Hillman
Vernal
Utah
Beloit
Victor man reports to Express after Roosevelt arrival
J C Stra of Victor Colorado called at the Express Wednesday. He arrived at Roosevelt Monday and immediately went to Vernal for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Stra
Victor
Colorado
Express
Roosevelt
Vernal
John Merkley sells Glines ward home and land to John Glines
John Merkley sold his Glines ward residence and ten acres of land to John Glines for one thousand dollars and will reside near White Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merkley
Hs Glines
John Glines
Whiterocks
Storm Delay Sets Sons of Rest Versus Uintah State Academy
The contest between the Sons of Rest and the Uintah State Academy was postponed due to storms and rescheduled for Saturday May 5 at 1 PM local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Uintah State Academy
Eph Rasmussen Visited Town. Deep Creek Cattle Wintered Well
Ife reports cattle in Deep Creek country wintered well. Eph Rasmussen owns a hamestead on the Whiterocks River near Little Joe’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph. Rasmussen
Ife
Mr. Rasmussen
Whiterocks
Little Joe
Valley fruit shipments projected at 300 cars this year
Estimates from fruit association managers put the valley’s shipments at 300 cars of fruit this year. The remark questions whether economic growth matches production in Fruita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Association
Fruita Record
Marriage License Issued by County Clerk Hanson
During the week a marriage license was issued to David Horrocks and Caroline Dudley both of Jensen. The ceremony was performed by County Parson George A. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hanson
David Horrocks
Caroline Dudley
Jensen
George A. Davis
Whitlock Returns From Reservation After Cattle Drive
A. H. Whitlock Jr and Le grand Young report light losses from a cattle drive near Indian Canyon. Cattle are doing well following the reservation trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Whitlock, Jr
Legrand Young
Indian Canyon
May snowball bane and ankle deep mud hindered school trip
Residents report a muddy May Day with ankle deep mud stopping most as children forced to walk. Instead of gathering flowers, students engaged in snowballing while conditions kept people indoors.
Colorado reservoir filings rise spur conservation push
The report notes a growing Colorado effort to conserve storm waters as more filings for reservoir sites appear, signaling public awareness before other states claim the waters. Hayden Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Hayden Republican
Hay and grain load moves to Vernal via Utah line
The demand for baled hay and grain on the Utah line increases. John Banta left Bangley Saturday morning with 2209 pounds for W H Coltharp of Vernal. The load will be unloaded at the shearing pens six miles below Dragon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uimtah
John Banta
Bangley
W H. Coltharp
Vernal
Dragon —Meeker Herald
Copper Prospect Sold in Whiterocks Canyon Reports
A copper prospect in Whiterocks canyon sold for 10000 dollars. One owner is Pick Murdock, an Indian. The prospect was found last fall and ore samples have been in the office for weeks. further details are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiterocks Canyon
Pick Murdock
County Attorney John Pope Opens Dewey Oil Property Case
County Attorney John Pope began proceedings on Wednesday for the Dewey oil property matter, outlining legal steps and expected hearings in the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pope
Dewey
Local Buyer Loses Horse After Purchase
E. J Longhurst bought a fine horse for 125 dollars a few days ago. The same afternoon the animal died, leaving the buyer with a loss and no horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J Longhurst
Post Office Established at South's Wells Wells
W Gdekirk appointed postmaster at South's Wells. LeGraide Young returns from the reservation. Neanya reports winter losses under four percent. disappointment with summer cattle range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South’s Wells
Andi
LeGraide
Ne Anya
National Couration Association Delays Convention
The National Couration Association has postponed its annual convention from this summer to the summer of 1907. The location will be announced at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Couration Association
San Francisco
Doctor to Open Drug Store at Roosevelt
Dr Brownfield and local druggist Mr Lloyd plan to start a drug store at Roosevelt immediately. The doctor said he met thirty five teams between Vernal and the halfway hollow all headed for the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brownfield
Myton
Roosevelt
Early settlers seek help as crowds pour in
A.D. Perry reports hundreds flocking to the reservation and calls for men and teams to assist new settlers with securing building materials and starting improvements. He notes offers of high prices for his steam amid the influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D . Perry
Mr. Perry
Willam Koehler Purchases Vernon Furniture Lot
The Vernal Express notes a full furniture shipment loaded at E W Davis and Company warehouse. Willam Koehler formerly of Rangely Colorado is identified as the purchaser of the household effects. A wedding is anticipated in the near future amid ongoing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
E W, Davis and Company
Willam Koehler
Rangely
Colorado
Dan Cupid
Vernal notices offer beer, eggs, land, and goods for sale
A Veral variety of notices list prices for setting eggs from Brown Leghorn and White Faced Black Spanish, a buckskin glove find, 80 acres for sale near the Co op, honey supply, onions for sale, and Cuban cigars advertised by Vernal Drug Co with various dates and contact names such as Hatemine and Coltharp Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-op
Lottie Hudson
For sale at Cook’s planing mill and ranch items
Bids for setting S C Brown leg horns from imported stock at Mease and Julousa ranch. David Thompson offers 4 panel doors from 133 to 246 dollars. Windows 8x10 121 dollars and 10x12 3166. All windows and doors sold at listed prices. Cook, Keg beer on tap at Vernal Liquor House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mease
Julousa Ranch
David Thompson
Cook's Planing Mall
Cook
Vernal Liquor House
Vernal Harness Shop promotes handmade harnesses in Vernal
Vernal Harness Shop offers heavy work harnesses saddles bridles and pack outfits crafted by hand. H C Meapons proprietor markets the best workmanship and invites customers to call and examine the stock in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Vernal Harness Shop
H. C
Property description near St. Pauls Church in Vernal Utah
The house and half Jot lie east of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Vernal Utah. Enquire of P Hanson, Agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Vernal
Utah
P. Hanson
Special one week sale at Vernal Harness Shop
Special sale for seven days offering reduced prices on single buggy harnesses at the Vernal Harness Shop operated by Ht C Meadows. Limited stock and promotional pricing announced by the proprietor.
Attention horsemen seek advice on horse changes
A local notice invites farmers to send a pestal card to Curley Hatcher R F D No 1 seeking advice on changing young horses. It notes he has thirty years experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley Hatcher
Stallion Service Offer Branded by County Stallions
The notice outlines livestock service terms with a stallion pasture window of eighteen days and a standard fee of eight dollars. It references a location or entity labeled 18-26 Cuarues H GLINES, implying a specific yard or stallion owner.
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Officers Election
Officers of the Dry Gulch irrigation company will be elected at Rooavelt on May 15. The notice calls on stockholders to attend the meeting and participate in the leadership vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Rooavelt
Whiterocks Officials Visit from Indian School
Superintendent Waddell of the Indian School at Whiterocks and Finance Clerk D. B. Miller traveled from Whiterocks yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell
Whiterocks
D. 8. Miller
Arthur Watkins Forest Loss Reported After Winter Kill
Arthur Watkins suffered a total loss of orchard trees valued at no less than 2006 dollars due to winter kill. The cause of the damage remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Watkins
Correction on Bjornson property price by Dr Il Hollinger
Dr Illa Hollinger corrected last week's express statement noting payment of 2000 dollars for the Bjornson property. The publication had listed the price as 2250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Il, Hollinger
Express
Bjornson
Traveller from Fort Du Cheane Sees Fifty-Five Moving Toward Reservation
A traveller arriving from Fort Du Cheane on Thursday counted fifty-five teams traveling toward the reservation, most of them loaded with household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ducheane
Hutchinson Brothers to Present Entertaining Troupe in Vernal
J. R. Workman reports a telegram from Hutchinson Brothers saying their strongest troupe yet will arrive in Vernal in one week starting Saturday in May. The message touts the act as their best organized show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Workman
Hutchinson Brothers
Vernal
Harmston Completes Survey for Dry Gulch Canela Lateral
Mr Harmston reports completion of a survey covering over thirty one miles of the canela and laterals of the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company. The company is employing only stockholders to work on the canals.
Naylor in Town Reveals Salt Lake Roots and Sheep Herd
George Naylor of Salt Lake City visited yesterday and has a homestead on the reservation. He once owned a county sheep herd that was later bought by Bishop John N. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Naylor
Salt Lake City
Mrr. Naylor
John N. Davis
Homestead Outlook Ahead of May Fifteenth Arrival
Clarence Johnson reports few settlers on their homestead and predicts many homes may be unoccupied by May 15 based on current reservation conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Independence Townsite Company vows strong action to lead region
The Independence Townsite Company asserts its members are serious about development and will strive to outpace rival towns. It states any failure to lead will not be due to the company’s conduct.
Allen sells thirty acres to Vernon for 1400 dollars
C. D. Allen sold thirty acres to Andrew Vernon for 1400 dollars. The tract had thirty acres with two rendered valueless by a gulch notch, while the remaining good land valued at fifty dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Allen
Andrew Vernon
Vernal Meat Market Changes Hands to New Owners
John Glines and Ernest Eston sold the Vernal Meat Market to Hengon and Irving Eaton last week. The new management has led the business since Monday with Ernest Eaton assisting until sometime in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glines
Ernest Eston
Hengon
Irving Eaton
Ernest Eaton
Former Office Boy Lewis Bills Visibly Rested in Vernal
Lewis Bills, once an office boy, phoned in Monday to set up type. While away he met several Colorado paper staffers and his cheerful look suggests a pleasant return to Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bills
Colorado
Ira Bryant in town with solemn visit
Ira Bryant appeared unusually somber last Saturday as neighbors learned he had been awake nights with a new son who arrived at the Bryant home last week. The man is said to be devoted to the welfare of his first and only child, a 19 year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Bryant
Bryant
Ira
Manila Mercantile Company Incorporation Filed in Utah
The Manila Mercantile company of Manila Utah filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of state today. Its capital stock is 500 dollars, divided into shares of par value each. A E Loften serves as president with Willard Schofield as vice president and Frank Schofield as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Mercantile Company
Manila
Utah
Secretary of State
A. E. Loften
Willard Schofield
Frank Schofield
Deseret News
Akron and Pueblo capitalists push Independence townsite bid
E. E. Horn of Akron Ohio and W. J. Jackson of Pueblo Colorado visited Vernal from Saturday to Monday. They placed a large advertising order in the Vernal Express and asserted Independence will be pushed ahead of every other reservation city. Company members aim to make it the queen city of eastern Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Horn
Akron
Ohio
W. J. Jackson
Pueblo
Colorado
Independence Townsite
Vernal
Vernal Express
Independence
Utah
Weather swings from snow to frost end April into May
The article recounts heavy snow over three inches daily for the last days of April and the first of May with copious rain between storms, followed by a severe frost on May first. Mountains remained snow covered, and farmers anticipate drought relief as moisture rises expectations. Mr Collier has not yet reported precise precipitation but estimates at least a local rainfall total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apri
Collier
Weather ends April with heavy moisture in dry climate
Local observer Joab Collier reports April total precipitation at 14.11 inches with most falling in the last two days. On April 29 reports 1.3 inches and April 30 0.62 inches, totaling 0.65 inches for the two days. May 1 brings stormy weather and over an inch of moisture, unusual for this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joab Collier
Vernal Utah Enforces Two Curfew Bells
The White River Review notes Vernal in Ashley Valley Utah enforces a 9 pm boys curfew and an 11 pm men curfew. Critics doubt the order will survive court challenges for alleged discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Utah
White River
Public bids sought for military supply in Colorado and Duchesne
Bids requested from Fort Duchesne and the Denver Chief Quartermaster office for 1400 cords of soft wood 1600000 lbs of cedar 4000 lbs of coal 1000 bushels of charcoal 45000 lbs of corn 720000 lbs of oats 250000 lbs of straw. Description lists yellow pine wood Hatch North Sterling Ashley. Bids due May 15 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Duchesne
Denver
Colo
Atort Duchesne
Yellow Pine
Hatch Or
North Ster Mines
Ashley
Valley and Utah Hay Mixture for Trade Details
The report lists Valley Utah coal Trinidad Colorado blacksmith coal charcoal Cedar wood burned yellow dent corn Ashley Valley and White River Utah oats loose alfalfa hay baled timothy mixed native or choice upland prairie hay sixty per cent loose hay forty per cent baled hay required vay straw baled.
Fire destroys Steinaker house and granary in Oregon
The house and granary of John Steinaker burned Wednesday night while he was away in Oregon. With no residents at the site, the fire’s origin remains undetermined. Loss estimated at about seven hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinaker
Resignation of Henry Webber Honored in Vernal
Citizens in Vernal praise Henry Webber for long service as Justice of the Peace and regret his resignation. Some expect he may return to reside in Vernal. Miss Fula G Webber is praised for satisfactory work as city recorder and the honor it brings to Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realdenta
Vernal
Henry Webber
Misa Fula G Webber
Cottage Hotel Arrivals and Notable Guests Listed
A fragment lists guests and names such as vA. H. Smith of Pueblo, Bolany of Pueblo, Chariea Fertig of Gel Springs, Ernest Green, J. A. Seamons of Newa, C. E. Hart and wife, Myron, Joseph Downey of Pueblo, Judge Thomas N. and others like W. Jackson and R. Horn of Independence, Meénre, Lamar, George Delis of Myton, H. Harvey of Myton.
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