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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1903

Page

3

Local Shops Roll Out Fall Goods As Weather Shifts

Ike Burton returns from White River Wednesday to announce a new dress goods line for the Chicago Store and a fresh shoe and slipper assortment at the Chitags Store. Sprinkling wagon runs with limited effect due to frequent showers. Ice cream and cake sold daily 10 am to 10 pm near Social Hall by Lovicia Fawiks and Mary DePriez. Sevier County faces a possible grasshopper swarm as young hoppers hatch in large numbers.

Social Hall Lovicia Fawiks Mary DePriez

Stockmen to Range Cattle on Forest Reserve

Stockmen who applied to range cattle on the forest reserve received approval a few days ago and will move cattle onto the reserve as soon as possible. Early week weather across the western states was severe with Montana reporting heavy snow and a hard storm.

Pernuta Ono Montana

Local Ads and Notices Highlight Summer Sales and Examinations

A stream of classified items lists children's clothing from 3.60 to 7.80, shirts, hats, shoes, and dress goods at Berns Storz and Beers Storz. An upcoming teachers examination is announced for Central School building June 4th, 5th, and 6th at 9 am.

Berns Storz Maury Onsin

Vernal News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Snow

John Pope returns from Salt Lake. Charles Atwood becomes father to a girl. Dry York visitors report heavy snow Thursday. Dan H Hillman and wife arrive from Kansas. White mergilsonite mines party back. Gus Emert expected. Chiia Johnson resumes trade. many customers glad. Vernal busy due to U S Academy exercises with many students and parents. Gilsonite Mining Co builds road to Fruta for loading ore. Snow and rain fell Saturday night and Sunday. Uintah Stake Academy commencements praised and well attended.

Farmers hail storm relief aiding irrigation and crops

The farming community welcomed the week’s storm which saves irrigation work and improves grain emergence. John Henry Hardy died last week Wednesday and was buried outside the valley this week. He was a brother of Joseph Hardy who has lived here for years.

John Henry Hardy Joseph Hardy

Bullings horse to work this season at Winwanp

Advert reads the Bullings horse will be at a residence for the season. All wishing his services are asked to wait. Note signed by W. A. Winwanp.

Bullings W. A Winwanp

Fou Latye A New Standard Range and other furniture

Don B. Coton offers Fou Latye a new standard range and other household furniture items for sale. The notice lists available pieces and contact details for inquiries.

Fou Latye Don B. Coton

Estray Notice in Vernal Utah Street Impound

A two year old sorrel horse branded X on the left thigh is impounded in Vernal Utah. If unclaimed and costs unpaid within ten days, it will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at the City Estray Pound in Vernal at 10 a.m. Monday May 25 1903. James I. MacKyiaur, City Pound Keeper.

Vernal Utah James I. MacKyiaur City Pound Neeper

Auction of Jensen District No 1 school house begins June 1 1903

The old school house at Jensen District No 1 will be sold by public auction to the highest bidder for cash on Monday June 1 1903 at 108 m. One acre of land with the house is included. Ten percent is due on sale day. J T Ricuandson Clerk.

Jensen J.T. Ricuandson

James Messe Buys Vernal Drug Store for Transfer

James Messe has purchased the Vernal drug store and will hand over the establishment to Mr. Meuse on Monday after stocktaking this week. The note wishes him success in his new undertaking amid mentions of unusually variable spring weather and frost risk to orchards.

James Messe Vernal Drug Store Meuse

Snowy Northwest of Vernal Signals Strong Water Outlook

Snow still piles in the high mountains northwest of Vernal this week, boosting prospects for ample runoff and water supply for the coming summer.

Vernal

Vernal Avenue 1 Progressing With Culvert Upgrades

The Vernal Avenue 1 project advances with grading near completion at 1614. Crews install new culverts replacing the old, and R. Camp leads the worker team performing the improvements.

Vernal Avenue 1 R. Camp

Mutual Improvement Associations Promote Early Fourth of July Fest

The Mutual Improvement Associations advertise a grand Fourth of July celebration this year. They plan an early start to give everyone time to plan and calculate their enjoyment and costs.

Mutual Improvement Associations

Uintah County prepares for Roosevelt reception

h.S Collect William Preece and others form a committee to assist in Uintah county for welcoming President Roosevelt. Salt Lake City awaits next week. Several residents plan to travel to join the Rough Riders.

H.s Collect William Preece Uintah County Roosevelt Salt Lake Rough Riders

Sunday School and Evening Service at Episcopal Church

At the Episcopal Church Sunday School will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock with an address. Evening service features a sermon titled The Universal Longing for Tome and extra fine music. All are welcome.

Episcopal Church

Rio Grande Train Collision Near Pali Sade

The Rio Grande struck a rock slide near Pali Sade on the night of the 17th. The engineer and fireman were killed while the passengers were badly shaken. The mail car was thrown into the river and the two baggage cars telescoped.

Rio Grande Palisade

Miners at Gulsonite Mines Near Whiterise Expand Work

Pardon Dodds led a force to the Gulsonite mines on Whiterise Thursday as work begins on developing their tomes. Mr Barron and another man visited the mines Friday. Significant mining activity is under way and they expect to become regular producers in eastern markets with a nearby railroad bringing sustained employment for many men.

Pardon Dodds Gulsonite Mr. Barron

Vernal Dairy Resumes Cheese Production For Regional Market

The dairy has started cheese making again and will soon supply the market. Vernal cheese is popular and demanded in neighboring towns.

Post Office Moved in Temporary Setup This Week

The postoffice was moved this week to the temporary situation Al Johnston had a six-pully tackle, and one horse did all the pulling. It looked a little odd to see the post office moving past the back windows of the print shop.

al Johnston

New Bank and Post Office Site Plans Unveiled

The location for the new bank and post office is clarified with construction to begin on the new buildings. They will replace the old wooden structures formerly occupied by LL W. Evans harness shop and the current post office, improving the townscape.

Bank and Post Office Postoffice LL W. Evans

Sheep Herds Lamb Amid Weather Change On Sheep Ranges

The article notes lambing begins as weather turns cold and stormy, causing heavy losses for sheep owners. It mentions fruit tree deliveries and Ashlay valley becoming a quality fruit region with no pests yet, suggesting good prospects with proper care.

Ashlay Valley

Old Utah Settler John Clark and Son Visit Town

John Clark and his son John T. Clark arrived in town last Saturday seeking to settle in the area. The elder Clark is among Utah’s early settlers, arriving in 1818 and moving to Provo in 1849, where he has lived since and taken part in numerous Indian encounters, sharing thrilling tales of his adventures.

John Clark John T. Clark Utah Provo

Vernal District School Closes With Record Graduates

The Vernal district school ends this week with nine graduates Mark Golightly Mannee Tyzack Mentzer Calder William McNaughton Delia McNaughton Blanche Blankenship Gail Blankenship Emma Heary and Clara Burton. 215 promotions occurred in other grades as Prof Sowards hails a strong season. Closing exercises were held at the opera house yesterday forenoon followed by a Hanson Band free dance at Social Hall and a banquet for the graduates at Mrs Covers restaurant.

Vernal Mark Golightly Mannee Tyzack Mentzer Calder William McNaughton Delia McNaughton Blanche Blankenship Gail Blankenship Amma Heary Clara Burton Sowards Mra. Cover's

City Dads Meet Minutes May 20 Minutes and Bills

City fathers met May 20 with Mayor Leslie Ashton and councillors present. April 12 and 16 minutes approved. bond for Ashton examined. Franchises for electric lights and railway read. Building permit for Ashley Co op granted. Several bills read and ordered paid. treasurer’s April report referred to auditing committee. Adjourned to next regular meeting.

Leslie Ashton P. Trim Isaac Burton S.st. Bennion HR. Weltman Treslie Ashton William Ochs EF. M Benedict Ashley Co Op C.D. Lively Swen Anderson R. Yeltman Ashton Trim B. Haight Geo A. Lowe Co Mdse Fredrickson R O. Camp John KR. Wilson EF. C. Buchtel Treasuer

Sale of second hand Singer sewing machine offered

A used Singer sewing machine is for sale at a low price. Inquiries are directed to this office for details and arranging viewing.

Fifty cars ordered for the Moffat road project

An order for fifty cars and two switch engines signals the Moffat road’s construction is underway. The set includes cars and engines to be used as construction trains amid snowy mountains and frost risking valley fruit. Local ad notes claim KE Pope offers a 25 minute cure with satisfaction guaranteed.

Moffat Road

Sunday School and Evening Service Notice

Sunday School at 3 p m and Evening Service at 8 p m. Subject The Man Paul. All cordially invited.

Paul

Wantep Strock Pastures at $1.25 per Month

Joannie Ovexink reports Wantep Strock pasturing cattle at 1.25 dollars a head per month on L100 acres located three miles southeast of town. The note describes a local grazing arrangement with specified acreage and distance.

Strock Joannie Ovexink

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