Baxter and McAndrews Stop in Town for Weeklong Visit
C. O. Baxter and McAndrews spent most of the week in town, marking a notable local visit and engagements with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Baxter and
McAndrews
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
3
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
During the week marriage licenses were issued to A L Koontz and Florence Burton and to L Alexander and Lottie Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L Koontz
Florence Burton
L Alexander
Lottie Timothy
Ilenry Lee Visits Dragon For Homestead Search
Ilenry Lee arrives from Dragon this week and plans to visit the reservation to locate a homestead. He reports his saloon in Dragon is thriving as his business improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry Lee
Dragon
Water Irrigation Floods Roads On Local Farms
Farmers use abundant water to irrigate roads and fields. In one location water covers the road to axle depth for several rods, risking travel and equipment.
Marriage Announcement Mixup Clarified in Expressa
The Expressa reported the marriage of Sam Bennnson and Miss Blanch Nelson with a place error. The ceremony occurred at Jos Rich residence, with Miss Nelson a cousin of Mrs Rich, and her parents living in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bennnson
Blanch Nelson
Expresa
Jos Rich
Miss Nelson
Mra Rich
Logan
Thompson relinks homestead filing amid misnumbered plots
Virden Thompson, son in law of St. McCarrel, travels from Fort Duchesne to relinquish and change his homestead filing to a different quarter section. He reports many misnumbered plots and a rock ledge site instead of level land nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden Thompson
St. McCarrel
Fort Duchesne
Horticulture Board Member Visits Local Orchards
J D Wadley of the State Board of Horticulture toured local orchards with county tree inspector C A Thompson this week. Wadley, a Pleasant Grove resident, cautioned residents about overwatering and urged better soil culture to improve farm results, delivering a lecture to an attentive audience Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Wadley
State Board of Horticulture
C. A. Thompson
Mr. Wadley
Pleasant Grove
Harmston moves family to Roosevelt for new townsite venture
Ed F. Harmston leaves Vernal to reside in Roosevelt with ongoing property and business interests back home. Recognized as a top surveyor and civil engineer, he is valued for Vernal ties while starting a promising new townsite venture in Roosevelt in the Dry Gulch farming region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed .F. Harmston
Roosevelt
Harmston
Church to be built at Dry Gulch with school use
At a Dry Gulch district meeting in Roosevelt Rev R S Nickerson said the Congregational Church would erect a church there and allow it to serve as a schoolhouse until a dedicated school building is funded. Residents pledged support and a subscription list was opened at the post office. The town company donated lots and construction will start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Gulch
Roosevelt
R.S Nickerson
Congregational Church
Nickerson
Vernal Mail Link to Reservation Points Could Boost Trade
A daily mail run between Vernal and reservation points is seen as increasing traffic to Vernal merchants. Local shop owners anticipate higher sales from travelers stopping in Vernal for services and goods.
Services Set At Episco pal Church and School Exam Detail
Services will be held at the Episcopal church this Sunday at 11 AM and at 8 PM. The Central school's 8th grade faces the county examination starting Thursday and continuing all next week. The Webber family departed for their reservation homestead between Ft Duchesne and Independence Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal
Central School
Henry Webber
Ft. Duchesne and
Independence, Munday
Acorn Mercantile Co Emerges From Winder and Bingham Ad
The mercantile firm of Winder and Bingham rebrands as the Acorn Mercantile Company and announces its new name in this issue of Expresa through a courtesy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder & Bingham
The
Acorn Mercantile Company
Expresa
Vernal Attendees Report at Roosevelt Dry Gulch Irrigation Meet
People from Vernal attended the Roosevelt Dry Gulch Irrigation meeting on Tuesday as reported on the front page. A hail storm last Saturday damaged fruit buds in some orchards, but many owners believe damage will be limited. The storm spared the valley’s west and north areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Vernal
Dry Gulch
Bee losses in county hit fifty percent this winter
The report cites at least half of the bee population dying over winter. Causes include severe winter conditions and scarce honey stores from poor seasons, which reduce winter food for the hives.
Winder and Bingham Prepare New Store Opening
The Express notes Winder and Bingham plan to open a new store soon in the former Leader Muinery building. The piece wishes success to the two honest, upright young men in their venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder
Bingham
Muinery
Express
Correction issued for rural route names mix up
Last week after the papers for two rural routes were printed an error appeared in the Express stating Lee Box had trouble with Fell. The correct name is Martinell Box. The error was corrected in three-fourths of the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Lee Box
Fell
Martinell Box
Lee
Road leveler could aid county roads, says Merkley
Nelson Merkley used a road leveler on the route from his home to the planing mill corner and reports excellent results. He urges the county to secure the machine and run it on all county roads to reduce wear and tear on residents' vehicles and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Merkley
Re cage Eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeee Lost-Drive Chain Notice
Announcement about a lost drive chain from a drill and a return to Alf Powell. Also lists shifted office hours from 2 to 4 30 p m and no morning hours. Includes notices about houses for rent, city lots and farms for sale, Calder Bros delivering daily, and ice delivery starting by June 1 with cheaper rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Powell
Dr. Brownfield
Calder Bros
Local frost damages valley fruit. furniture sale noted
Frost on Wednesday night damages orchard crops in parts of the valley. A brief item mentions John Bennett removing furniture from Davis's Furniture Store this week and a classified notice seeking a first class retoucher for Miss Newcomb at Atwood Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Davis
LC. W. Davis & Company
Smoke Cuban Buds and Globe Democrat Cigars Ad
Smoke Cuban Buds and Globe Democrat cigars advertised as best on earth. Cook's Planing Mill offers panel doors from 183 to 246 dollars and windows 8x10 at 121 dollars and 10x12 at 3.66. All windows and doors sold at these prices. 13 tf. Wm. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Democrat
Cook
Wm. Cook
Real estate and farm offerings in Vernal Utah area
For sale a house and half lot east of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Vernal Utah with inquiries to P llanson, agent. Three tons of baled hay for sale north of the creamery. Calder Bros offer one half ton of alfalfa seed not run through the fan at 70 dollars per cwt, just north of the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Vernal
Utah
P. Llanson
Calder Bros
Rock Pove Unearths Find From Indian Canyon This Week
Archaeologist Rock Pove uncovers a notable artifact at Indian Canyon during ongoing fieldwork this week. The discovery highlights local heritage and attracts interest from scholars and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain
Indian Canyon
Jas O Neil Jr Leaves on Monday Mission
Jas O Neil Jr departed Monday to undertake a mission. The report notes the move as a stated obligation with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, O'Neil, Jr
Bjornson Family Heads to New Claim Near Theodore
Dr. Bjornson and family departed Vernal on Monday to establish a claim south of Theodore and plan their future home there.
Bock Beer First Seen in Vernal Week at Wilhelmy's
Bock Beer the first to be brought to Vernal appears on tap at Wilhelmy's saloon this week with 60 half barrels. The town of Vernal is slowly adopting metropolitan airs as a result of the novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
Vernal
Wilhelmy
Land Office Sees Daily Rush of Entries
The Vernal Land Office records fifteen to twenty filings daily, indicating many applicants who started land claims have not returned to complete their transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Land Office
Isaac Burton Undergoes Operation At Holy Cross Hospital
Isaac Burton had another operation last Saturday at Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake for a rapture that had returned and troubled him again. Mrs Burton and Jennie are with him. He expects to be around again in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Burton
Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake
Blue Mountain Fever Grips Prospectors Near Discovery Belt
Prospectors shout Blue Mountain fever and threaten to pull out to study radium and rare minerals said found there. Dr Watking and Mr Drew appear to control the mineral belt of Blue Mountain, as reported by the Steamboat Springs Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Dr. Watking
Mr Drew
Steamboat Springs Sentinel
Salt Lake photographer’s daughter opens Vernal gallery soon
Miss Alta L Newcomb of Salt Lake arrives in Vernal and will open the Atwood gallery once her belongings arrive. Her father has been a leading Salt Lake photographer for twenty two years, and she has run a Provo gallery for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta L. Newcomb
Salt Lake
Mrs. J. H. Coltharp Visits Several States Before Utah Return
Mrs. J. H. Coltharp arrived in town Wednesday evening after months in Utah. She visited California, Missouri, and Tennessee, stayed with friends, and saw her daughter in Rangely before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Coltharp
Utah
California
Missouri
Tennessee
Rangely
White River
Hillman boys return after visit with Kansas relatives
The Hillman boys came home from an unannounced visit with their Kansas cousins and grandparents. They are thoroughly posted on toot cars and can discuss them at length, noting how every loose item around the house has become a retoot car since their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman
Kansas
Grant Carpenter Sets Cattle Return Rule on Reserve
Grant Carpenter says parties with receipts may place cattle on the reserve but cattle must be counted by Mr. Carpenter before they are allowed on the reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Koontz and Burton Wed at Congregational Church
Rev Nickerson joined A L Koontz and Miss Florence Burton in marriage last Saturday at the Congregational Church. Koontz formerly lived in Salt Lake and has worked as a druggist in Vernal stores. Florence Burton, born in Uintah County and raised in Vernal, has many friends in Vernal who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Nickerson
A L Koontz
Florence Burton
Koontz
Salt Lake
Vernal
Florence
W. H. Burton
Uintah County
the Express
Souvenir Note From San Francisco Disaster To Be Framed
R Jensen keeps a note made with Franks Tanning leather for a San Francisco disaster souvenir. The due note burned in a vault’s heat turning black and fragile, then pasted to a second sheet to remain intact. Dick plans to frame the item at his shop exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jensen
San Francisco
Franks Tanning Company
Bank of Veanat
Dissolution of Bon-Ton Restaurant Partnership
Notice that the Dodds and Wood partnership behind the Bon-Ton restaurant is dissolved. All bills owed to the firm will be paid or collected by either party. The restaurant will be operated in the future by Dodds, Doons & Woop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodds & Wood
Dodds, Doons & Woop
Cheap Rates East Via Colorado Midland Railway
Travel offer details for May 26 23 June 13 16 with one fare plus two dollars for round trips to Chicago Minneapolis Memphis and west of there. Limit October dust stopovers allowed near the Missouri River. For more information contact L H Harding General Agent Salt Lake. We arrange all trip details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Memphis
West Missouri River
L. H. Harding
Salt Lake
Bon B Colton makes first week trip to Dragon
Bon B Colton undertook a trip to Dragon at the start of the week, with details limited to the journey occurring in the early days. The report notes the excursion without specifying purpose or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon. B. Colton
Dragon
Notice of County Teachers Examination for Uintah County
The county announces two teachers examinations this year on June 7 8 and 9 1906 at the Vernal Central School Uintah County. All prospective teachers must take the exam or report to the State Superintendent for Summer School work in all branches with a passing score of seventy five or more in the last exam. J F P Rupy County Superintendent of Schools is the issuing official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Central School
Uintah
Tredita Fom
J. F P. Rupy
Vernal Visit Involving Independence Townsite Company
Mr Jackson was in Vernal yesterday transacting business connected with the Independence Townsite company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Independence Townsite
Sciatica Cured by Pain Balm After Twenty Years
A Minnesota man, J B Massey of 322 Clinton Street Minneapolis, suffered sciatica for over twenty years. One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain and sleep returned. less than one bottle brought a lasting cure. The Walter Lloyd Drug Company advertises the balm at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Massey
Clinton St
Minneapolis
Minn
Chamberlain
Ieus
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
Vernal Opera House Area Auction Notice
Sale of residence of Wailliam Hill near the Vernal Opera House scheduled for 20-21 Hanpen Besnion, Agent. Auction details list location and contact for prospective bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailliam Hill
Vernal Opera House
Hanpen Besnion
Independence Business Hous es for Rent at Reasonable Prices
Announcement from Independence offering to build business houses for rent at reasonable prices. Contact person or company initials EK EL Wilson in Vernal Utah for those wishing to start a business in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Eansons EK
EL. Wilson
Vernal
Utah
It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold
A public notice-style warning promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Walter Lloyd Drug Company, claiming it prevents pneumonia by counteracting colds and noting its popularity and easy, pleasant taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Walter Lloyd Drug Company
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Walter Lloyd Drug Co
A. C. Hatch
Ilbber
UTAN
J.B Oliklippi
J A Wilson
Philippi & Wilson
Attorneys-At-Law
Lang Maotary
Vernal, Utah
W. O'Donnell
J. B. Roark
Johnson's Store
Olligs
Brownfield Phlissician
Surglon
Adama
Warmston
U & L and
Otice
State Board of Lad Commmisasioners
B.O. Colton, Jr
B.S
Surveying
County Court House
E K. Bassett
Slakti
G. F. Fredrickson
Wm. Gook
Planind Minne
Sault Lake City
Geo Searle
Gale
N. J. Meagher
Colorado Midland Railway
Sciatica
Ashley Lumber CO
Uintah Ry
Us 44
Myton Supply House
I W. Odekirk
Jas. F. Mackchantz
Budweiser
St. Louis
Denver
Bond
Berald
Kentucky
Conruarr Bliock
W. Winuunvty
Oas
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
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