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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1923

Page

8

Do not Leave Stumps When Cutting Down Treot

Instruction warns against leaving stumps after cutting treot, urging removal of the plant with roots intact to prevent regrowth and promote healthy land restoration.

Rasmussen Returns From White River Work Assignment

Ralph Rasmussen arrived Tuesday from White River where he has worked since January. Mrs. James Coups, visiting on the Reservation, returned Wednesday evening after a weeklong stay.

Ralph Rasmussen White River James Coups

Do Not Plant Evergreens Along Streets or Lawns

The note warns against using evergreens for street plantings or on the front lawn as they will grow to obstruct sight lines over time.

Attorney O Donnell Pursues Legal Matters in Salt Lake City

Attorney T W O Donnell is in Salt Lake City attending legal matters and related business transactions.

T. W. O'Donnell Salt Lake City

Ashley Co-op Manager Returns From Salt Lake City Trip

I, Bander, manager of the Ashley Co-op, reported returning last week from Salt Lake City where he conducted buying and business activities for the company.

Bander Ashley Co-op Salt Lake City

Stringham Returns From Provo For Summer Stay

Ray Stringham came back Friday from Provo to leave Mrs Stringham and their children there for the summer and remain with the family.

Ray Stringham Provo

Acorn Mercantile Manager Lind Heads to Buyers Mark

Elmer Lind, manager of Acorn Mercantile, departed for Salt Lake City to attend the Buyers Mark in the week of May 21 to 26. He will represent the firm at the event and meet suppliers and prospects.

Elmer Lind Acorn Mercantile Company Salt Lake City

Kelly Mercantile Owner Heads to Salt Lake Buyers Week

B P Kelly of Kelly Mercantile in Jensen travels to Salt Lake City for Buyers' Week to purchase goods for his store.

Uintah State Bank Director Visits for Business

Edward D Samuels, a director at Uintah State Bank, arrived from Salt Lake City on Friday and plans to spend several days attending business interests in the area.

Edward D Samuels Uintah State Bank Salt Lake City

Mrs Ellen Bender Smith Visits With Sister in Summer

Mrs Ellen Bender Smith arrives from California for summer visiting sister Mrs Ethel Martin. Mr Smith, a prominent oil man, accompanies them but returns home Saturday.

Ellen Bender Smith California Ethel Martin Smith

Miss Clela Young Plans Summer Study in Salt Lake City

Miss Clela Young departed Saturday with Stanley Ashton for Salt Lake City to attend summer school at the University of Utah. She will specialize in vocal music and piano study during the session.

Clela Young Stanley Ashton Salt Lake City University of Utah

Berkeley Student Helen McAndrews Returns After Sophomore Year

Miss Helen McAndrews daughter of Mr and Mrs John McAndrews returns Tuesday evening from Berkeley California where she has completed her sophomore year at the university in Berkeley.

Helen McAndrews John McAndrews Berkeley California Berkeley University

Marriage license issued for Alvin Sweatfield and Mable Green

Vernal couple Alvin Sweatfield and Mable Green received a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray and were married by Justice Irvin Eaton on May 24 at the courthouse.

Alvin Sweatfield Mable Green Vernal Wilson Murray Irvin Eaton Court House

Local resident Merkley aids mobility after medical visit

John Merkley of Tridell received medical care on Monday and now moves with crutches. His health has improved though the report notes the leg bones are not yet fully healed.

John Merkley Tridell Mr. Merkley

First Meeting of Creditors Held in Vernal

Thos. H. Killian and attorney Ray E. Dillman of Roosevelt appeared before J. T. McConnell referee in bankruptcy in Vernal on May 17. The first meeting of creditors was held with no claimants present to present their claims.

Thos. H. Killian Ray E. Dillman Roosevelt Vernal J. T. McConnell

School head returns from Salt Lake City with board member

Supt. H. Olson returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where he had been on school business. He was accompanied by T. J. Caldwell of the school board. Olson drove back his new Nash six touring car purchased from the Vernal Auto company.

Olson Salt Lake City T. J. Caldwell Vernal Auto Company J. K. Bullock Mr. Bullock

Willcox Academy Holds 1923 Commencement Program

The Uintah county high school presents the 1923 class commencement program printed by the Express. The program is in green with green cards and class colors green and white.

Uintah County Willcox Academy The Express

Store Manager Heads to Buyers Week in Salt Lake City

Stanley Ashton of the A. B. C Store leaves Saturday to attend Buyers' week in Salt Lake City to purchase goods. He travels with Miss Clela Young and Mr. and Mrs. William Ackhurst. His daughters Merle and Hilda, teachers in Bingham, will join him on return.

Stanley Ashton Salt Lake City Hig Clela Young William Ackhurst Merle Hilda Bingham

Mrs. Mary Erekson Heads West for Family Visits

Mrs. Mary Erekson aged 88 will travel from home with William Witbeck Sr to Provo to visit Mrs. Henry Erekson and family, then proceed to Murray to see daughter Bolen Richardson, continue to Granger Wyoming to visit son David Erekson and other relatives.

Mary Erekson Haller Henry Erekson William Witbeck Provo Murray Bolen Richardson Granger Wyoming David Erekson

Fort Duchesne visitors in Ver Nol Saturday

Supt. and Mrs. A. H. Knesle of Fort Duchesne were visitors in Ver Nol Saturday.

Supt Mra. A. H. Knesle Fort Duchesne

Church and School Seek Planting Drive for Beautification

A community initiative urges parishioners and students to beautify church and school grounds with educational plantings. Volunteers will learn horticulture while enhancing outdoor spaces for worship and learning.

Increase in Place Value Outpaces Penalty Cost

A note states that while penifying to buy is costly, the rise in property value more than compensates. The text implies strong economic incentives favor investing in the area despite higher purchase costs.

But Iittle

Government garden needs at the Express office

A terse notice urges readers to call and collect a package from the Express office. The message indicates garden-related supplies or needs and requests prompt action, hinting at fulfillment or delivery arrangements.

W G King Returns Home After Vernal Business Trip

W G King, noted Watson sheep grower, spent several days in Vernal on business and is due home Thursday. He is known for his early ranching ventures and local industry involvement.

W G King Watson Apent

Knight Party Visits Mrs Glenn on Mothers Day

Mr and Mrs C L Knight traveled from Randlett to visit Mrs John Glenn for Mothers Day, greeting Mrs Knights mother.

Snow on Taylor and Brush Creek Mountains Fading Fast

Small patches of snow remain on Taylor and Brush Creek mountains but have largely melted in recent days. The fading white cover signals a rapid warm trend and seasonal shift.

Taylor Brush Creek

Clerk A Q Goodrich leaves Utah trip for supplies

A Q Goodrich, clerk of the Uintah school district, departed Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City to purchase school supplies for the upcoming school year.

A Q Goodrich Uintah Salt Lake City

George Ashton Visits From Handlett For Colorado Park Irrigation Work

George Ashton arrived Wednesday from Handlett on business tied to the Colorado Park Irrigation Company and other affairs. He left Friday to return home.

George Ashton Handlett Colorado Park Irrigation Company Mr. Ashton

Vernal Birth and Local News Roundup

A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Dave Tolliver on May 16 weighed nine pounds and is their first child. Mrs Tolliver is at her sister-in-law Mrs Joseph Campbell’s home. Mayor Walter G Barnes of Vernal Auto Co returned from Salt Lake City with a Nash Six touring car.

Dave Tolliver Thig Tolliver Joseph Campbell Walter G. Barnes Vernal Auto Company Salt Lake City

Merchant John Keel Buys Nash Six Tourer

John Keel a leading Myton merchant bought a Nash Six touring car from the Ver nol Auto company last week. Walter G. Barnes delivered the vehicle to him.

John Keel Myton The Vernol Auto Company Walter G. Barnes

Ivan Atwood Returns With New Nach Four From Vernal Auto

Ivan Atwood and his wife arrived Friday of last week bringing a new Nach Four purchased from the Vernal Auto company in Salt Lake.

Ivan Atwood Salt Lake E Vernal Auto Company

Ver nal Drug Manager Nice Cooper in Salt Lake City Market Week

Nice Cooper, manager of the Ver nal Drug company, spent the week in Salt Lake City attending the annual market week from May 21. He represented his firm during industry events and meetings aimed at showcasing products and networking with retailers.

Nice Cooper Vernal Drug Company Salt Lake City

J. K. Bullock Returns from Salt Lake with New Nash Six

J. K. Bullock traveled from Salt Lake City on business and returned Wednesday evening with a new Nash Six touring car bought from the Vernal Auto Company.

Whalin Family Leaves Salt Lake City Visit

Co. E Whalin and his wife Mrs. Annie Murray Whalin left Saturday after a visit at Ste John Glenn's home in Salt Lake City.

Co. E Whalin Salt Lake City Annie Murray Whalin Ste John Glenn

Mrs Hill Visits From Utah for Mother's Day

Mrs F C Hill daughter of Mrs John Glenn arrived from Wellington Utah to spend Mothers Day in town and will stay for some time. Mr Hill is now employed on the Reservation.

F. C. Hill John Glenn Wellington Utah Hill

Davis Ward Relief Society Plans June Festival Music

Davis ward Relief Society members are making strong efforts for a successful June festival. They participate in the music of nations at the stake Relief Society festival and bazaar on Friday, June 1.

Davis Ward Relief Society Stake Relief Society

Mrs Sarah Boan and Ephriam Blanchard Wed at Bluebell

Word arrives that Mrs Sarah Boan formerly of Vernalite and Ephriam Blanchard of Neola were married at Bluebell by Bishop Merrell. Mrs Boan is well and favorably known throughout the valley.

Sarah Boan Ephriam Blanchard Neola Bluebell Merrell

State official and wife visit son Ray Searle at home

George Searle an inspector from the state agricultural department part of weights and measures foods and dairy units travels with his wife and visits their son Ray Searle at his residence during the current stay.

George Searle State Agricultural Department Ray Searle

Mrs Ethel Martin Heads to Salt Lake City With Witbecks

Mrs Ethel Martin left on Monday with William Witbeck Sr for Salt Lake City on a buying trip. Upon his return he will bring Mrs Witbeck and their daughter Miss Pearl Shimmin who has been teaching school there.

Ethel Martin William Witbeck Salt Lake City Witbeck

Twin brother of A A Haws dies in Port Angeles

Mrs John Glenn was informed that her twin brother Oliver Haws died in Port Angeles Washington after a lengthy illness. He had been very feeble for some time and the exact date of death was not provided.

John Glenn Oliver Haws Port Angeles Washington A A. Haws

Pope heads to White River with Fordson tractor for irrigation work

John W. Pope travels to White River on Thursday carrying a Fordson tractor to rancher J. H Coltharp. The tractor will pump water from the river to irrigate the farm and handle other farming tasks.

John W. Pope White River J. H Coltharp

Rainstorm Benefits Valley Crops Across Ashley Region

A gentle rain began Monday evening and persisted through Tuesday, boosting crops across the valley and aiding the ranges. The storm mainly affected the Ashley valley and nearby mountains, with limited reach beyond.

Ashley Valley

Engberson cites light wood season. sheep shearing continues

Cyrus Engberson travels from his Dragon sheep ranch on business. He reports wood output light this year due to cold weather but of excellent quality. He notes that sheep will still be sheared at the Watson plant.

Cyrus Engberson Dragon Engberson Watson Shearing

Mrs Mease Leaves for Sunnyside After Home Sale

Mrs Sarah D. Mease ends her visit with Mrs George E. Adams and departs Sunday for Sunnyside Utah after selling her home and furnishings to Father L J Fries of the Catholic church. She leaves with her mother Mrs Smith who will visit a son in Idaho after a stop in Tri dell.

Sarah D. Mease George E. Adams Sunnyside Utah L. J. Fries

Vernal Travel Notes From Uintah Railway Include Local Residents

A batch of Uintah Railway travelers this week includes Joyce Ed of Urand Junction and Muck Colorado aboard to Vernal. Logan Utah's Hogenson arrived in Vernal, while Ralph W. Hodge and Paul Peterson, government employees, spent a couple of days there. W G King of Rainbow and Cy Engerbreten of Dragon Utah also traveled to Vernal, with Joase Haws returning from Watson. Miss Hakiah Lamb toured Grand Junction Colorado, and Mr and Mrs Quorleys visited Vernal relatives. Arthur Peterson and Haws joined Watson workers at gilsonite mines, and several residents headed to Grand Junction for future residence. Grace Schadlaville left Vernal for Denver via Uintah railway.

Ed, Joyce Urand Junction Colorado Vernal A Lowry Muck J . Hogenson U. A. Co Logan Utah Uintah Railway Ralph W. Hodge Paul Peterson Watson W. G. King Rainbow Bualhoes Mattera Cy Engerbreten Dragon Joase Haws Hakiah Lamb Grand Junction E. T. Quorleys White River Guy Samuele Vera Corlew Ida Swain Luella Hatch Arthur Peterson Morris Haws Victor Marshall Thave Ray Reader Clarence Redding Nettle Fisher James Redding Joseph Eckelson Mack Grace Schadlaville Ed. Lemmon Denver

Lecture Monday Evening at St Pauls Church

Father Friecg will deliver his usual Monday evening lecture at St Pauls Episcopal church at 8 oclock on Monday evening next. The subject will be Why should I believe what I cannot understand and see the reason for. All are invited to attend.

Father Friecg Willl St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Land Office Reports Oil and Gas Permits and Patents

The Vernal Land Office lists oil and gas prospecting permits for Mary E B Hinton Salt Lake City 2560 acres T 10393 R 19 E LM Arthur D Taylor Murray 2660 acres T 108 R 19 B 8 LM S Cannon Salt Lake City 1920 acres T 14 S R 20 E 8 LM Richard E Dowd Kenilworth 2554 acres T 4 S R W U S Agricultural Patents John Hair Jr Helper 80 acres T 8 R 215 85 LM Nile Hughes Vernal Takela No 6 placer mining claim 136 acres T 98 S R 26 E SL M.

Albert Halen Register of the Vernal Land Office Mary EB. Hinton Salt Lake City Utah Arthur D Taylor Murray L.M. S . Cannon Richard E Dowd Kenilworth U.S John Hair, Jr L. M Nile Hughes Vernal

County Board of Equalization Meets in June Hear 1923 Assessments

The county board of Equalization will hear complaints on June 1 and 2, June 5 and 6, June 9, and June 19 regarding assessments made for 1923.

County Board OF Equalization

Four Ford Cars Delivered by Pope Fleet on Saturday

John W. Pope received four new Ford vehicles on Saturday and drove them out himself. The drivers listed were Kermit Young Wendell Pope Wells Pope and W D Lewis.

Ford John W. Pope Thiese Kermit Young Wendell Pope Wells Pope W. D Lewis

Fine Pointy In English

A Pullman agent explains berth pricing by paradoxical terms heard in The Epworth Herald. The man learns the upper is cheaper if you pay higher, while the lower is more expensive but physically lower. The jumbled exchange ends with the poor man fainting.

The Epworth Herald

Racy Prose Notes Prohibition Era Mischief And Mischief Makers

A satirical column mocks bootleggers escaping raids and officials, contrasting barbers with sharp shears and a boastful weather joke. It quips about springtime mischief, speeding fines, and playful urban antics without graphic detail.

Welcome Home Saljlinebury After Arizona Teaching Run

A social gathering honors Prof R Hl Salsjlinebury upon returning from St Johns Arizona. President Wallace Calder and several local residents attend a lively welcome in a public house with a charivari and music described as discordant. A dinner Sunday afternoon honors the visitors and the host.

R Hl Saljlinebury St Johns Arizona Wallace Calder John N. Davis Bishop Merv Hyrum B Calder Mia Rikhard Jensen Rosella Calder Mir Sainsbury

Showere Vow Miss Merle Pope June Bride

A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Merle Pope a June bride at the home of President and Mrs Wallace Calder on Saturday evening May 19 by Miss Kathryn Calder. The dining room center featured apple blossoms. Twenty four guests attended and gifts were received by Mrs Pope.

Merle Pope Wallace Calder Kathryn Calder Mrss Pope

Shower Held in Naples for Miss Likcy Powell Before Logan Wedding

Wednesday evening a local shower honored Miss Likcy Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Powell. She will wed David Mooseman in the Logan temple on June 1 after which they will reside in Logan while he studies at U A C.

Naples Efcy Powell Alfred Powell Logan David Mooseman Logan Temple Mooseman U. A.C

Shower Honors Miss Thelma Coupe Ahead of May Wedding

Miss Wan di Jensen hosted a shower Wednesday at the Jensen home for Thelma Coupe who will wed William Evans on Saturday May 26. The couple will marry at the Coupe home with Elva Eaton as bridesmaid and Georgia Rhodes as best man, while Miss Jensen and Wilda Hardy serve as maids of honor.

Wandi Jensen Richard Jensen Thelma Coupe William Evans James Coupe Elva Eaton Georgia Rhodes Miss Jensen Wilda Hardy

Farewell Slated for Lewis Moore Before Mission to Japan

A testimonial and farewell party will be held Monday June 4 at Uintah Academy for Lewis Moore who sails June 14 from Seattle to begin a mission to Japan.

Uintah Academy Lewis Moore Seattle Washington Japan

Silver Wings at Vogue theatre May 26

Mary Carr stars in Silver Wings a photoplay about a humble American home and a devoted mother. The story blends joys sorrows and dramatic thrills with a Lincoln era sensibility. Audiences are held spellbound.

Mary Carr Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Vogue Theatre

M I A Stake Dance at Orpheus May 30

Welcome to the big M I A stake dance Wednesday May 30 at the Orpheus venue. A five piece orchestra performs all new music with hits like There’s a Mother Waiting Still and Dream Boat. Attend to hear these new pieces and enjoy the evening.

Orpheus

Sealed bids sought for stock salt deliveries to multiple mountains

George E Wilkins secretary invites sealed bids by May 31 1923 for stock salt deliveries to Brushcreek Mountain Diamond Mountain Dry Fork Mountain Taylor Mountain totaling 106600 pounds Each division requires bidders to be grazing stock in that division Advisory board may reject any or all bids Ashley Valley Grazers Association George E Wilkins Secretary

George E Wilkins Brushcreek Mountain Diamond Mountain Dry Fork Mountain Taylor Mountain Ashley Valley Grazers Association

Thankful for Kindness and Sympathy for Mary C. Roberts

We express gratitude for the kindness and words of sympathy shown during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Mary C. Roberts and for the beautiful flowers sent by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Noel and family Mrs. Daphne H. Cooper and family L. D. Roberts.

Mary C. Roberts F. L Noel Daphne H. Cooper L. D Roberts

Business Men Get Your Chicken Here at Orpheus

Businessmen are invited to a special chicken sale at Orpheus on Friday June 1. The event runs from 1 to 1 with proceeds benefiting local merchants and community programs.

Orpheus

Local Ward Socials and Community News Highlight May Events

The community section lists visits from residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Glines from Brush Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Hoss to Diamond Mountain. It notes a Tuesday ward social, a dance schedule, and plays including All of a Sudden Peggy. It also records a baby’s death and funeral details at Maeser cemetery.

Will Roy Martin Brush Creek Wiliam Martin Relief Society Ward House Lottie Duke Provo Miss Strange Salt Lake City Harrison Justice Deep Creek Peggy Ruth Bennion John C Bates Ona B. Woolley John Glines Diamond Mountain Jensen Naples Misg Zelda Bazaar Ray Dean Bigelow Lapoint

Randlett Residents Attend Services and Visits

Sunday events include Rev M J Hersey of Vernal leading services on the road to Salt Lake City with Miss Anna Higley and Mrs Chadwick. Local families Lewis Knight and others traveled to Vernal for Mrs John Glenn's birthday. Indian Pearl Butler of Whiterocks died May 20 and was buried Monday. Fay Harrison returned from Gusher Sunday.

Mf .Todd Alice C B Cook Myton Rice Home M J Hersey Vernal Salt Lake City Anna Higley Chadwick C L Knight Howard Drew Vern Weaver Knight John Glenn A. H. Kreale Owens Stark Willow Creek Hill Creek Bitter Creek Pearl Butler Whiterocks Fay Harrison Gusher

Pioneer woman educator and civic worker dies at home

Mrs Larly Ulaie Roberts, active in public services and education, died May 19 at her daughter May Noel's home. Survived by eight children Orville C Frank H Don C Louis D Roberts 311 Redmesa Colorado Hattie R Steele Jennia R Nielson Mary R Noel Daphne R Cooper 55 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and many relatives. Her death ends a long record of community involvement.

Clara Noel Louis D Roberts Bonanza Shearing Corral Daphne Cooper May Noel Orville C Frimk H Don C Louis D. Roberts Redmesa Colorado Hattie R. Steele Cowley Wyo Jennia R. Nielson Blanding Utah Mary R Noel Daphne R. Cooper Vernal Frank H. Roberts This Place Davis Ward Howard

Card of Thanks for loss of baby Bigelow

Mr and Mrs Dean Bigelow express gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their infant child.

Dean Bigelow

Eye Doctors to Visit Vernal Jensen and Lapoint Dates

Ophthalmic specialists Dr J J Buswell and Dr Wm MX Buswell from Salt Lake City will be at the Vernal Hotel in Vernal on May 26 and 27, at Jensen on May 28, and at Lapoint on May 29. No charge for eye testing. Wearing glasses is beneficial for health and vision.

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Mickie B. P. Kelly Kelly Mercantile Company of Randlett Weather Bureau Charivari Por Prom . H. Bainsalury Likcy Powell Miss Thelma Coupe Arewell M. I. A. Stake Dance Hoot Gibson Este Janis Pacis Willan Russell Thomas Meighan Travelogue Urban News Bary Fisk Roar Ann RED Front
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