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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
A study by Prof. William A. McKeever links cigarette use to weak hearts in youths and men. It notes inhalation as the common habit, with immediate spikes in pulse during smoking and lingering weakness afterward, suggesting broad physical and mental harm across age groups.
Niaeser Notes report Bishop S. D. Celton returned from his sheep herd Sunday. UWe says mountain feed is the best in years. Clarence Bird notes apricot blossoms killed by late frosts. A Sunday storm capped north mountains and soaked the ground. Crops in the area look promising despite late season. D S Bills formerly of this place is ill with pneumonia in Meeker Colorado.
The swellest line of ladies belts is now on display at the Ashley Co op with prices from fifteen cents to one dollar fifty. The display features fashionable items and appeals to shoppers seeking value.
News from Vernal reports the death of John Odekirk formerly of Vernal who died in Idaho on April 20. He is survived by his wife and four children plus seven children by a prior wife. Surviving relatives include Mrs Uriah Mowrey Vernal Mrs Charles Shirtleff Roosevelt Mrs John Strang Roosevelt Mrs Bessie Cotters Wyoming Mrs Eliza Mowrey Wyoming William Odekirk Idaho and Clarence Odekirk Idaho. Deceased left Vernal about seven years ago and had lived in the Ashley valley for years.
Mrs John Arnold died at the family home near Chadwick place Sunday morning after a short rheumatic heart illness. Funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o clock with Bishop John N Davis presiding. Burial followed at Dry Fork. She left a husband two children and many relatives in the valley. She was 61 and the family moved here from Idaho eight years ago.
Socialists call for a meeting at the Vernal Opera House on Saturday May 9 at 7 30 p.m. Secretary Cas H Gray says business of importance requires consideration.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave customers the best satisfaction. We found it true and recommend it to others with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by Vernal Drug Co.
Notice calls a stockholders meeting at the Roosevelt Mercantile office in Roosevelt Utah on May 20 at 2 pm to vote on amendments to the articles of incorporation and conduct other business. Changes include capital stock to 25000 dollars in 1000 shares of 25 dollars each, five directors, annual meeting in February on the first Tuesday, and quorum set at four directors. J H Harpy secretary. F M Young is Desert News agent.
Department of the interior Vernal Utah land office publishes notice that Chaney Shiner of Vernal Utah filed intention in 1905 to prove up a homestead claim for Lot 2 and a section in township 445 range 1E Salt Lake meridian. The proof is due June 10 1908 before the register and receiver. Witnesses named Frankh Peters John Winn Charles We Carreth and Alma Westover all of Vernal Utah. Charles Demotsy register.
A thirty two acre farm is offered for sale within one and a half miles of Vernal City. It features good water right, level fertile land, fenced and partly seeded to alfalfa, located just below the Ash ley Central canal. Terms are reasonable. Inquiries should be directed to the county clerk.
J. H. Mease announces willingness to pay cash for a small number of shares of water in the Upper Canal, seeking interested holders or brokers to contact for sale.
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