Charles Mott Arrives in Moab in Late April
Charles Mott of the valley arrived in Moab during the latter part of April marking a notable visit to the town.
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Charles Mott
Moab
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
3
Bulloch's Sells Shirts As Yard Fence Noted
Patchwork scene shows Harry Yarnell repairing a wire fence around a property while Bulloch's advertises men’s dress shirts and work shirts in sizes all sizes with collars from 10 to 19 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Yarnell
Andersons
Jest
Anniven
Bulloch
Vernal visitor Miss Hattie Merrot from Provo stays with Mrs. Haws
Miss Hattie Merrot of Provo visits Vernal and stays with Mrs. Haws enjoying the stay. T Harmston returned to the White River gilsomite mines last Saturday for further surveying. LE. W. Livans urges debtors to settle immediately as credit is ended. Ed Carroll of Buenavista departs Thursday for Arizona for his health, with his family planning to join in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Merrot
Provo
Ad T. Harmston
White River
Ed Carroll
Buenavista
Arizona
Ls Family
Meadows and Trims Offers Great Clothes Styles Today
A shop named Meadows and Trims invites customers seeking quality cuts and ten style options. The ad highlights a broad selection of garments and fashion choices for shoppers.
Mi A District Conference at Buenavista Tomorrow
The Mi A district conference will be held at Buenavista tomorrow, running from afternoon into evening. Attendees will gather for sessions and discussions throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MI. A
Buenavista
President Roosevelt Visits Denver and Plans Utah Stop
President Roosevelt travels to Denver and slated to visit Utah soon. The city and county will culvert the ditch at Bartlett corner with work starting next Monday. John McAndrews and Mr Baxter return from the Gilsonite mines, while construction on the Gilsonite Company building progresses steadily, improving the town’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Denver
Utah
Bartlett Corner
John McAndrews
Mr. Baxter
Gilsonite Company
Missionary Couple Plans Samoan Islands Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Young have received a call to serve as missionaries in the Samoan Islands and expect to depart next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis
Frank Young
Samoan Islands
Notice and death of Mrs Ward Murray. funeral held
All who want cab bite plants call Henry Reich and also get otter plants tomatoes etc. Mrs Ward Murray died Sunday morning not Sunday as stated in last week’s Express. Funeral services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Clara Cover
Tane
Henry Reich
Ward Murray
C. W. Burns While Plowing Injures Foot In Accident
C W Burns burned his foot badly while operating a sulky plow this week. Unable to hire help he carried on with the work himself despite the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T C. W
Howarth Funeral Follows Death Sunday Afternoon
James Howarth died Sunday afternoon leaving a large family of grown children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon as part of the final rites for the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howarth
Couple Agrees to Irrigate Forty Acres at Rainbow Park
H Couple has filed for forty acres in Rainbow Park and plans to pump irrigation water using a steam powered pump.
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Rainbow Park
Bank and post office construction to start next week
Al Johnston will lead the project to relocate existing structures from their current site to the new location as work begins next week on the new bank and post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank and Post Office
al Johnston
Spring Fever Taints Alany But Not Dangerous
Blossoms appear as fields grow green with lucern in springtime. Alany shows slight spring fever but it is not a dangerous disease if treated early and avoided severe outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alany
Cattlemen Report Healthy Herd Near Meecher
Mr Muller of Meecher heads home with four hundred head of cattle after a winter in the valley. He reports the herd looks well and cows are calving rapidly as they return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Muller
Meecher
Meeks Adjudged Insane. Transfers for Treatment Set
Bob Meeks, already jailed for robbing the Montpelier bank and serving time at the Bouse penitentiary, has been declared insane and will be sent to Blackfoot for treatment. The move follows court actions and state care provisions for mentally ill inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Meeks
Montpelier
Bouse
Blackfoot
Barracks at Pt Duchesne to be enlarged soon
The War Department has appropriated funds for improvements at several military posts including Fort Duchesne. The project will create work for carpenters and other mechanics and expand the barracks at Pt Duchesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Duchesne
War Department
Fort Duchesne
Editor Letter From Hesyp Bok Plans Vernal Visit
A letter from the editor in Hes yp Bok Kansas mentions plans to be in Vernal around the middle of the month. The writer notes the pleasure of visiting a person’s parents and suggests Dan is enjoying a sociable visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Dan
Meadows & Trim advert highlights spring hats and waists
Meads and Trim promote straw hats for men and ladies summer waists at Meadows and Trim with a note on a slow start but expected brisk sales. Vernal Meat Market lists fresh fruits while a nearby job ad seeks a man to work in a coal mine near Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows & ‘Srim’s
Vernal
Geo Grey
Local notices and map update split among readers
A reader notice mentions Teco cream and cake shop open daily from 104 m to 10 p.m located one block south of Social Hall by Lovicia Yanlhs and May Del'ne. The Express reports a new Utah state map from Senator Kearna with thanks for the publication. A landslide near Frank Alberta Canada prompts concern as residents flee the area, with ongoing rockfall and desertion reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Hall
Lovicia Yanlhs
May Del‘ne
Utah
Kearna
Mrs Jasperson and daughter visit Vernal for weeks
Mrs Augusta Jasperson and her daughter Ireda mother and sister of Mrs John N Davie came up from Heber last week and will stay five or six weeks Massreda has taught school in Uintah county several winters and has many worn fiends who are glad to welcome her back to Vernal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Jasperson
Ireda
John N. Davie
Heber
Reda
Uintah County
Wyoming court grants new trial for Patrick L Johnson
The Wyoming court grants a new trial to Patrick L Johnson, convicted of killing Willie Strang He. The case echoes tragedies of 1898 and will interest many valley residents as Waiallie Strang’s friends and relatives live nearby. The retrial will surprise many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Patrick L. Johnson
Willie Strang
Colorado
Canon City
Waiallie Strang
Johnson
Mothers Journeys for Visits Across States
Mrs J. G Donnelly and Mrs. Vernon, mother of the Vernon boys at Buenarista, were passengers on the outgoing stage Thursday morning. Donnelly travels to Virginia to visit relatives while Vernon heads to Kentucky to see her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Donnelly
Vernon
Buenarista
Dry soils in drought hit farms as irrigation dwindles
Water has been turned into ditches and canals as farmers struggle with scarce moisture. Dry winds and long drought delay seed sprouting on many fields despite spring planting.
Sunday School and Evening Prayer Service Invite All
Church weekly notice invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and evening prayer and sermon at 8 p.m. Special music will be provided. All are welcome to attend.
Donsher and community mourn miner Tally and Uncle Jerry die
Telegram confirms W A Donsher has passed away Tuesday morning and Tally recalls him as an honest longtime miner who worked at Dyer mine and owned nearby prospects. Jerry Fitch, longtime Ashley Valley resident, dies Saturday and is buried Tuesday at Stake House. aged in his 80s, he leaves a large family and is remembered as trusted and well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Trim
W. A. Donsher
Tally
Jerry Fatch
Ashley Valley
Jerry
Grand County
Lily Park Company land claim dispute and survey fault
The article says settlers were evicted from land claimed by the Lily Park Company but asserts the company obtained the land illegally. It notes improvements by settlers and explains the true land claim lies three fourths of a mile south and a quarter mile east of what was believed theirs. The dispute centers on an initial surveyor's error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Park Company
Estray Notice of Several Animals in Glines Ward Precinct
One roan mare eight to ten years old branded 26 on left thigh 89g on left shoulder. one black yearling mare with no brand. bay stallion about three years old branded i on right thigh to mare 10 or 12 years old $ g on left shoulder 87 Sd thigh 132 on night. one black stallion three years old branded D on left shoulder. one black branded F on left thigh. Animals held to secure payment of damages to W M Carroll. May 7 1903. Mo Ross Pound Keeper Glines Ward Precinct. Sale at public auction May 16 1903 at 5 a.m. if unclaimed.
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Corrslan Fourth Ward
W. M. Carroll
Mo Ross
Pound Koeper
Glines Ward
Farm Townmovement alters Vernal scene
The text notes a family moving from their farm, with plans to relocate to Salt Lake to enroll children in school. Al Johnson of Deep Creek visited Vernal, joined by others from Dry Fork. Farmers are busy with crops and Vernal grows quiet as townsfolk stay away except for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion, McNaughton
Salt Lake
al. Johnson
Deep Creek
Vernat
Dry Fork
Burlington Oute
Chicago
Omaha
Estray Cow Seizure Notice by Jog Arnold Sr
Estray cow in possession since Dee 1 branded 0 G6 on left ribs and C on right ribs. Square crop left ear brindle and white. Owner to recover by paying feed costs and advertising. Jog Arnold Senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Head aches crimps cured in 25 minutes by EL T Pope
A brief notice proclaims a treatment by EL T Pope promising relief from head aches and cramping within 25 minutes with a money-back guarantee.
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Pope
Gerber Buenavista Store Offers Torpeagg and Other Seeds
Garden seeds including Torpeagg are available at Gerber's Buenavista store, inviting gardeners to shop a selection of seeds for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torpeagg
Gerber
Buenavista
Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs for Sale by Mra J N Davis
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs offered by Mra J N Davis at one dollar per setting. Limited quantity available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J.N Davis
Pasture Notice for William Vreece Announces Stock Departure
A pasture deal is offered at $1.50 per month for city stock with daily cattle transport by a boy. Arrangements begin next Monday. The offer repeats the same price for all services and invites immediate calls to set up terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Vreece
Sale of old Jensen District No 1 schoolhouse
The old school house at Jensen District No 1 will be sold on Monday June 1st 1903 at 10 am at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. A 10 percent day of sale payment applies. One acre of land with the house. J T Browanpson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Mons
Juune
J.T. Browanpson
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Hee
Thomas L. Mitchell
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Vernal, Utah
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BER Hive Restaurant
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Dooly Elk
Salt Lake City
Peoples Meat Market
People’s Meat Market
M. T
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McNaughton
West Uintah Avenue
Dyer Mine
LE. W. Livans
U.S
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Egon
Meadows & Trims
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Little Brown's Park
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Episcopal Services
The
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RS Collett
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