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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
3
Meadows and Trina advertise suits priced from 250 dollars to a si g, and R. F. Collett will lecture on Woman at the A J A district conference tomorrow evening in Naples.
A shopper considers footwear options and recommends investing in Total Blue and Burtons for quality shoes. The note emphasizes value and brand reliability in selecting footwear.
A historical item notes a proposed $125 million monthly deal involving Wantep and Stock. Mentions a 100 acre pasture three miles southeast of town and local figures Joannre Opexrnx and Lovieia Tawiks. Provo Steam Laundry advertises starch and water pills to ease stiff linens and dirt.
A gang is laboring on a culvert across the Bartlett corner this week. ICO Camp is the city boss directing the job and county supervisor Joe Limothy is also handling poll tax matters at the site.
A buyer named John Steynakher expands his portfolio by purchasing a farm now joining another property he already owns. The acquisition increases his holdings in the area and signals ongoing consolidation in local agriculture.
Just arrived a complete line of ladies shoes in half heel elastic instep and opera lasts. Also an elegant line of slippers and oxford tips at Burton's.
Pete Hiarrison traveled to lands south of the Palmette mine this week to relocate milsonite chaima with several interested parties. The note indicates activity surrounding the mineral and local exploration efforts.
People begin garden work with the potato crop in mind. A thriving garden is described as a strong daily support for family health and sustenance.
CH Townsend agent for Rh I Polk Co Directory publishers visited town this week to collect statistics for the Utah State and Business Directors. He made a pleasant call at the Lspress office and received the information available.
A report describes the water wagon used to sprinkler Johnston corner to dust streets as wind blows and dust rises, noting the sprinkler should run more often to keep goods in stores from being covered with dirt.
Loobey works on the interior walls and exterior with papering and varnishing to remove disease germs and improve healthfulness of the home. The article urges all who can to perform such work in spring.
The Mutual Improvement Associations of Uintah Stake invite professors merchants mechanics and tradesmen to join the parade with floats or displays. Parade committees include F. M Young R Jensen J A Dillman Sarah Richardson and IL Belcher with invitation chairmen M Young J EC Dillman and Alyrtle Beicher.
Taylor carried cards to a draw on Diamond mountains two weeks ago. A week later he slipped on a steep hillside, fell about twelve feet, bruising and breaking ribs. His grandson helped him home. pneumonia ensued and he has been ill, slowly improving as age slows recovery.
Beat Mor gin aged eighteen and Ruth Hadloch age seventeen tried to marry last Wednesday but failed after Ruth’s father objected to the match and the groom’s poor finances were cited as a hurdle.
Water poured down the street from the Johnson corner Wednesday in a large stream. Ditches hold irrigation water, but flooded roads gain no benefit and are washed over.
Guss Omert Jess Heniine John Glenn John Blankenship and Iana Burton left Vernal Wednesday to work relocation at the White river gilsonite mines for about ten days for W P Coltharp. Naples Nuggets notes Alaska like items and local civic improvements with street work on Yornall Avenue and Coltharp corner to Lesher Ashton's corner.
Prank Hadlock found specimens in the northern valley showing gold and silver content plus $24 in a local earth. He describes a vein under an iron cap with decomposed quartz talc and iron ochre nearby, but tests have not been done to confirm value. The community hopes the find will boost valley prospects.
Commencement exercises of the Uintah Stake Academy are planned with programs and a social hall venue on May 20 and 21. A shooting incident near White Tocks involved local Indians after liquor from the Strip, resulting in Joe Monte Moxcan’s death. Vernie Cherley reportedly fired the fatal shot. County officers are urged to address alcohol activity on the Strip as the community witnesses ongoing unrest and violence amid the festivities.
Joe Tagtebreson bought the property once inhabited by John Stienaker. Stienaker left yesterday on a journey.
Rev. James Stoldard of Prove arrives in Vernal to conduct the Episcopal service. His pleasant disposition is expected to win friends among church members.
Farmers report grain growing well on the mountain and good prospects for ample stock feed this coming summer as trees show full bud and leaf.
William Preece began sprinkling streets yesterday and will continues today if city funds allow. The effort could extend through summer as more residents see health benefits and the dust nuisance in stores diminishes.
The proprietor of the LIK Notel advertises a quick sale of his household goods at three for $1 at W. Py Coltharp Co. A rapid liquidation is underway.
Local notice states the horse known as the Billings horse will be at a residence for the season. Those seeking services are asked to call for details and scheduling as announced by W. A. Winwanp.
Sunday School at 3 p m and evening service at 8 o clock with the subject The Man Paul. All cordially invited to attend.
Friday exercises to begin at 9 a m with programs including Recitation Red Riding Hood dramatized and various performances. Officials and students anticipate Valedictory and diploma presentations by the County Superintendent and graduation certificates.
Advice notes keep ¢\"va in the refrigerator tightly corked and not to put more than two days’ supply in the table cruet as it will turn rancid. It mentions a shift in home furnishings tastes and claims shellacked floors can be cleaned with cloths dipped in warm water and kerosene.
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