Steam Laundry Needed in Vernal
Friday, November 1, 1907 notes Vernal's urgent need for a steam laundry to support local industry, reminding readers of earlier mentions of this requirement.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
2
Friday, November 1, 1907 notes Vernal's urgent need for a steam laundry to support local industry, reminding readers of earlier mentions of this requirement.
A brief note discusses a “man sandwich” scenario described as vice versa with two men for one woman in the Sandwich Islands, identifying Ji as a case reference. The entry reads as a fragmented, tongue-in-cheek remark without clear context or outcome.
Provoness reports butter now costs forty cents per pound, a sizable leap in the dairy market. The note mentions some varieties previously rose even higher, though the writer deems such increases improbable.
Registration lists show 269 voters in Vernal, 157 on the South Side, and 112 on the North Side. With Vernal population at 4000 this suggests over five children per family if two voters form a head of family, and some voters lack two wives to keep straight.
Parons of mail order houses defend weekly Vernal spend and claim local shops do not stock tied items. They argue mail order houses are more reasonable in many cases than the local merchant. The article invites readers to join the discussion on this question.
McAndrewa and Chas Hardy address voters to say they are not candidates and will not qualify if tested. Bullock and Bracken remain unopposed for mayor and councilman respectively. Dick Pope also announces he would not qualify while employed at the power plant but would accept if employed closer to home.
Political tempers rise in Vernal as council members stir debate over the marshal’s office seen as crucial for the coming period. A Republican nominee faced pressure from a committee offering votes and influence to influence a rival on the same ticket.
County road supervisors ordered by the county commissioners to personally inspect all culverts and bridges crossing county roads and lanes. They must report which structures are fit to be accepted and have unfit ones repaired by owners of watercourses. Private roads are excluded.
The Thalia Club met with Mrs Hillman on October 3 and retained most officers with two changes Mrs Carless as Librarian and Mrs Hillman as Secretary. Night refreshments were served and the club will meet with Mrs Stanley Ashton. This winter the study course is American history. The Bay View Reading Club seeks a practical Reading Course to fit limited time and promote home study among ambitious learners.
The article reports that McAndrews a mayoral candidate and Charles Lardy for council appeared on the ballot despite sending in declinations too late for the county clerk. The committee reportedly named George A Davis for mayor and Frank Young for council, with Miss Sarah Willinger named for treasurer. Ballot changes were not filed in time, and the county clerk will list only legally filed names.
Wiring project advances with plans to extend electric wiring to residences and business houses following a partial down payment. The notice outlines scope and suggests phased completion for local infrastructure upgrades.
The Fire Underwriters endorse electric lights as safer, brighter, and more convenient than oil lamps and beautify homes. A liberal offer urges immediate wiring by Leo C. Thorn of Vernal The Electric Supply Company and managers Nea and Perry to avoid delays as December construction rush approaches.
The Bert Haight blacksmith shop three blocks west of the Co op corner will open Monday November 4 with wagon work, horseshoeing, and general smithing. Mil o Tadlock and Walter Dow announce prompt service and solicit community patronage.
Report to the Secretary of State of Utah on the Bank of Vernal Vernal Uintah county showing financial condition as of September 26 1907 with capital stock deposits and assets listed and sworn by cashier J Meagher on October 11 1907 notarized by Herbert Tyzack and Bennion directors attested by Secretary of State C S Tinery October 21 1907
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure stomach disorders and offers a free sample at Verna drug store. A church notice states the 97th Quorum of Seventy begins weekly meetings Sunday November 1 at Uintah Stake Academy with manuals available from Acorn HEBER Timothy President Lewin J. WINDER Secretary.
Moffat School district patrons are notified that classes will commence Monday November fourth at Moffat. By order of the Board of Trustees J H Booity clerk of board.
Delinquent assessments on listed shareholders from Roosevelt Utah due by the 3rd day of August 1907 and August 1077 with amounts shown. Directors announce sale of all delinquent shares at 2 oclock in the afternoon at Roosevelt Stah, to cover assessments and advertising costs. Secretary’s notice dated October 28 1907 with Nov 11 deadline.
Application for patent WMoaA No 20 in the Vernal land district Utah announces a staking for an Amph AICUIOD CF Mpa claim. The notice names Herbert L ongack of Serons as attorney and describes the claim boundaries and plat references in Lake County Utah. It states publication in the official land office records and the required posting dates.
A sale notice for the Mitchel property located at the corner bust of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Vernal Utah. Inquiries directed to Pope and Hanson, agents.
Notice lists Dred Maurer of Majsdca Ltoh filing intent to prove continuous residency and cultivation of land in Utah. The matter involves Henry U Ell, James C Peterson, William IT bage, and Fleury Olsen, with dates in 1905 and September 2, 1907, at the Land Office in Stab.
Willam T Page of Lindjden Utah filed notice of intent to make settlement proof for the Homestead entry AO BO, October 8, 1905, in the Wig 14 and 19 844, Township N Range W. Proof to be made before the U.S. Land Office Receiver in Vernal Utah on November 20, 1907, with witnesses Henry Hull James Peterson Fred Hauer Olii Lene Utah Henry Olsen of White Rocks Morwyn Oct Ll-Nor 1d RegisterAaron
Notice is given that Hebwrt toot of Myton Utah filed a notice to make final commutation entry in support of his claim for land in Vernon Utah. The hearing before the Registrar and Receiver will occur at the Land Office in Vernal Utah on a Tuesday in November. Witnesses Ada Pitts Charles Titta Juliet McKee and James Veal all of Myton Utah prove residence and cultivation of the claim.
The State of Utah issues a summons to defendant Stephens in a district court matter. The notice directs appearance and response within a set period as prescribed by law.
Vague OCR fragment states a twenty day summons and thirty day response to a court action regarding a marriage contract or venue. Mentions Judge and Clerk, Utah, and an attorney, with lines cut mid sentence.
Samuel J McGuire of Whiterocka Utah files intent to make mineral lands proof for the sw nw witch and 1 south Bargedwert US 4 area. The hearing is before the registrar at Vernal Utah on November ___ 1905 with witnesses James L Meulre Thomas Dodg Edwin H Onka and John G Davis of Layden Utah for continuous presence and cultivation.
United States Land Office at Vernal Utah announces a patent application by Gilsonite and Rephalbaryo Company of Grand Junction Colorado, via attorney Herbert Tyzack of Vernal, for 1260 linear feet of a gilsonite location in the Ute coal and gilsonite mining district in Uintah County Utah. The notice includes detailed boundary bearings and measures, the claim area of 13.446 acres, and states the filing and publication dates with claimants Herbert Tyzak and Charles Dr. Oie as their attorney and agent.
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