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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
2
The county commissioners awarded the court house contract to a Nephi contractor after criticism of favoritism toward outsiders. The piece argues local builders were sidelined and urges cautious taxpayer scrutiny, noting the project will affect costs and local employment.
A reorganization completes the transition from The Bronide Milling & Willing Company to the Kansas City Copper Mining & Smelting Company. The new firm, incorporated under Colorado law with principal offices in Denver, capitalizes at $200000 and issues 200000 shares of $1 each, fully paid and nonassessable.
A temporary board outlines plans to issue treasury stock to raise capital for a new mine project. Eight directors will represent stockholders with Colton as a principal eastern representative. Former owners have reinvested, and the group aims to hire a strong force to develop the mine and ensure profits.
Price Utah reports a notice of the annual convention of the People’s Union of America to be held in Cincinnati Ohio. The Guarde Western Railway offers round trip fare for first class tickets on specified trains with sale details and agent information.
Public notice announces the dissolution of Wintuh Peed and avery Company with private parties by mutual consent. It notes assets and claims, appoints counsel for collection, and invites examination of remaining assets andshoe promotions in a loosely garbled, period voice.
A sales note proclaims hats priced cheaper than rivals with a bonus four dollar doll, pitched to ladies by Mrs Beers.
A new method for transporting distant perishable dairy goods is described. Butter is packed in glass boxes with plaster, paper, and a heat conductor to maintain constant internal heat. Reports claim a 25 percent freight and packing saving over traditional freight, with experiments conducted between Melbourne and South Africa and a test route toward Cape Town.
A fragmentary dialogue describes methods to funnel water from a spring into lower ground to keep cattle hydrated in heat. An editor note mentions a life insurance purchase by a character and a humorous aside about a wife buying a cookbook, reflecting a mix of local chatter and a Chicago Daily News tease.
A probate notice directs consulting the county clerk and signers for details in the Fourth Judicial District Utah. It announces a sale beginning at the north line of a described property near Vernal, with lots and ranges listed and bids opening in the morning at the court house.
Weonat Uintah County Utah April 12 00 to William Sparks. Notice states expenditures of 100 dollars for labor and improvements to the Wandering Jew mining claim to hold the lode under the Revised Statutes and amendments. If the coowner fails to contribute within ninety days of service or publication, interest will vest in the subscriber Hanen Ciowarn.
Vervar Utah April 12 1900 notifies Witham Sparks that the undersigned have expended only the 1895 amount of one hundred dollars on the Rocky Bill lode mining claim in Uintah county Utah. The notice cites location records and section 2321 of the Revised Statutes. If Sparks does not contribute his share within 90 days of service or publication, his interest will be transferred to the coowners who have met the required expenditure.
Trustees of district No 7 invite sealed proposals by June 4 1900 for furnishing materials and constructing a schoolhouse as per plans. Bids may cover lumber lath sand bricks bricklaying carpentry painting plastering and related work with completion by September 6 1900. Trustees reserve right to reject any or all proposals and payments on progress.
The 7th Quorum holds its regular meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 10 am at the Uintah Stake Academy. The next session will include a carefully prepared program. The Uintah Stake of Zion Quarterly Conference convenes Sunday and Monday May 20 and 21. Conner, Javea Hacrina, Staho Preadency.
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