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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
2
Frth lattice ernal Postoiliie announces second class mail matter in a notice. The item lists postal handling terms and dates for mail processing.
Rhoads Hathenbrook group pushes to secure a mineral lease on the reservation, intensifying dispute between outsiders and tribal authorities over land rights and resource access.
It is noted that the twelfth juror has finally been secured in the Mortensen case, signaling progress toward verdict. The report highlights the tense wait and the ongoing jury deliberations in the case.
The speaker expresses a strong wish to secure a good portion of interest for another performance by Adam's Cornet Band. They seek the chance to hear the ensemble in a future reservation and prolong the musical memory.
Farmers in Sevier and San Pete counties report grasshoppers multiplying after a frost. The insects, once thought checked, appear more aggressive as they feed and spread across fields.
Citizens lament muddy spring roads caused by overused ditches. They urge local pride and quick action by the road supervisor to plow furrows on each side of worn spots, noting some fixes have already been done but many mud holes remain.
Rio Blanco and Routt counties conducted a round up of wild unclaimed horses with 56 head sold at Meeker auction for 103 dollars after expenses. Twenty men worked two weeks to drive and corral the herd as one fine horse fetched 370 dollars. Another roundup is planned given the range overstock.
The Tribune reports President Roosevelt refused to sign the Indian Appropriation Bill unless the Florence mining companys exclusive prospecting clause was removed. The action aims to open Uintah Indian Reservation to general prospecting while protecting existing Florence and Raven locations, with a new bill to strip the monopoly before it takes effect.
The President signed the Indian Appropriation bill with amendments granting the Indians grazing land for their stock and a payment of 70,06108 dollars. It removes Florence Mining Company privileges to prospect mineral land and sets Uintah reservation lands for public entry at 125 dollars per acre starting October 1, 1903. The next step is securing consent of the majority of male Indians.
Will Use Concord Coaches with B E Miller as general manager of Utah and Nevada Express Company. H B Prout secretary. Miller visits Vernal to prepare for July 1 contract start. Fourteen coaches ordered and prices discussed for mail and passenger service to improve line profitability.
A stray mare described as about 20 years old with brand Hirpon is impounded in Vernal Utah. If not claimed and costs paid within ten days from this notice, it will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at City Stray Pound in Vernal at 10 o clock a m on June 9 1902. City Pound Keeper Neal Neilsen Vernal Utah May 30 1902.
Residents in Macleod Alberta report a five day storm flooding the district. Rivers and small streams overflowed, roads iced, and bridges including the Crow's Nest Pass traffic span and Old Man river bridges were washed away. Livestock losses are reported across the range.
Leslie Ashton of Geo A Lowe Implement House reports a $1150 sale of six Peter Schuttler freight wagons, nine harness sets, three saddles, and gear to Houarden Bennion for mining and hauling gilsonite to Price. Eighteen horses add $1800, with St Louis Asphalt expanding needs and regular teams on the road as demand grows.
The Denver Times reports a self heating branding device that uses a hollow copper tube holding gasoline. An air pump feeds gas to heat the brand from the inside, keeping a steady temperature and delivering rapid branding with one filling lasting about three hours.
The Wyoming Chronicle editor declares no extended wedding notices obituaries or resolutions will be published free unless the subject is a paper patron. He questions why editors should fund final rites for those who provided no support, arguing publishers deserve compensation for such notices.
Notice is given that Katie filed final proof in a Utah claim for a 5104 law offer. The proof will be examined by the County Clerk of Cintah County Utah on June 30 102. Names listed to prove continuous residence and cultivation include William Gillman Thomas Bobba Bea Slaugh Jane Klaggehall Naplin Utah Irauk D Holowiewister Velman, attorney.
Notice filed by John McDougall contestant alleging land entry No 12HT5 in Section 41 Township 64 Range 2 West that the entryman failed to cultivate and inhabit the land. Names listed include John S McNeill and family. Hearing scheduled June 7 1902 before Master Fore and commissioners in Vernal Utah with further proceedings June 20 1902 before the Register and Receiver at the Salt Lake City Land Office. Publication of notice to follow in the Vernal Express.
The Burlington Route offers about one fare plus £200 to Omaha Chicago St Joseph Kansas City St Louis and intermediate points for the Utah Teachers Annual Six excursion with tickets June 10 11 12 and final return September 8. Tourist sleepers Salt Lake City to Omaha Chicago Kansas City and St Louis plus standard sleepers daily. For more information contact K T Neslen Geneva Agent Burlington Route at 79 West Second South St Salt Lake City Utah.
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