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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
The Uintah Chieftain at Myton debuts as a four page six column paper with strong local advertising. The note praises Mr. Alexander's venture while hoping Duchesne County's creation does not cause buyer hesitation among residents.
A nine pound boy born Sunday morning brightens Naples as the sixth and seventh sons trend continues. The six weeks old child of Parley and wife Goodrich died from inflammatory rheumatism, burial held Friday. Marion and Rhoda Roberts bid Naples farewell Tuesday evening before moving to a reservation, with a library and hall program, dancing and meals, under M I A auspices. Mrs. John J. Slaugh enjoyed a surprise visit Wednesday night with friends.
The city council met in the absence of Mayor Bullocts with Dani as mayor pro tem. Bids for street sprinkling were opened and awarded to David Smuin at 290 per day with a 500 bond, others ranged up to 4.00. Bills approved include water works estimates, rock laying, engine house work, and payroll. The fire alarm link was not yet answered and the engine house near Woodards & McCoy's is finished. Street grading and drainage were ordered on Second North Uintah avenue and First North. Herbert Tyzack announced a company willing to take up city water works bonds when issued.
Dr Hiverill representing the Alexander Optical company of Salt Lake City will stay a week at the Cottage hotel. The firm plans three annual Utah visits, claiming 7000 patients endorse their service. Dr F J Alexander, company president, sits on the state board of examiners and leads the Utah State Association. After Vernal, further town trips are planned.
Thomas Jale of the Hoel Brothers crew in the Country Boy died after a brief pneumonia illness and was buried in Dragon's cemetery. He was a long time mine worker, celebrated as a generous man. Relatives unknown. administrator Tom Taylor seeks information. A valise possibly containing clues is believed to be in the valley. The piece notes strong winds and ongoing pneumonia cases among miners.
Delinquent notices list stockowners of the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Roosevelt Wasatch County Utah with unpaid assessments levied March 3 1908 and amounts shown opposite each name.
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