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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1907

Page

3

Local News and Personal Updates From Vernal

Henry Erekson spent Monday and Tuesday on Green river and vicinity. An Apple Social at the Congregational church will be listed in the next Express. Mrs Florence Kelly and children returned from a two week visit on the reservation. Miss Josephine Mitchell left for the reservation to stay with her mother for the winter. Some judges of election could not serve. Vernal judges are South Vernal John W. Pope Jas Dobbie Karl Holdaway. North Vernal Lon Black Seth Perry Frank Hatch.

the Express Congregational Church Josephine Mitchell Udizes South Vernal John W. Pope Jas Dobbie Karl Holdaway North Vernal Lon Black Seth Perry Frank Hatch

Hunting trip yields large buck and multiple deer

County Clerk J C Hacking, John G Hacking and Ed Qaka returned from a hunting trip on Sunday night. They killed two deer each and other game. One buck killed by Mr Oaks was said to be one of the largest ever brought to the valley.

J. C. Hacking John G. Hacking Ed Qaka Mr Oaks

Rumor of Abandoned Townsite Debunked in Independence

A rumor that Independence townsite 13 was abandoned and the Independence Mercantile Company store closed is denied. Advertisements show town lots for sale but officials say the property will be bid in and the company reorganized, with no closure planned.

Independence Independence Mercantile Company

Undertaker Called To Embalm Burnham Body At Myton

George Burnham died suddenly Wednesday at the ditch camp of Wm Preece near Myton. He leaves a wife and three children. Embalming was arranged for shipment to Salt Lake County. suspected poisoning from canned meat.

Myton George Burnham Salt Lake County Burnham

Ohio visitor admires reservation country during stay

Mrs Ida Knell of Ohio visiting relatives on the reservation for a month expresses pleasure with the region. She is a real estate operator who plans to share her impressions and potential investments with her contacts back home.

Ida Knell Ohio Knell

Denver Man Recovers Property After Holdup

Mr. Horn returned to Denver after selling town property and was robbed of his suitcase. He tackled the robber and held him until police arrived. Horn escaped unharmed aside from a bruised eye from the brass knuckles used in the assault.

Mr. Horn Denver

Miss DeMoisy Entertains in Vernal for Quakenmeyer Visit

Tuesday night Miss DeMoisy hosted a reception in Vernal for Lient Quakenmeyer who was visiting in the Dry Gulch area. An Irrigation Company advertises its delinquent list in this issue of the Expresa.

Miss DeMoisy Lient Quakenmeyer Vernal She’ Dry Gulch Expresa

Engineer Harmston in Vernal for business interests

Engineer Harmston spent a few days the first of the week attending to business interests in Vernal.

Harmston Vernal

Ladies Aid Society Meet With Mrs Hillman

Next Wednesday the Ladies Aid Society are requested to meet with Mrs Hillman at 2 o'clock to sew for the poor. The notice urges members to contribute time and service to aid the needy.

Ladies Aid Society

Mrs Overholt Heads to Salt Lake City After Vernal Visit

Mrs A G Overholt left Tuesday for Salt Lake City after a week of business in Vernal. The young grandchild of Mr and Mrs Lewis she had with her has died.

A G Overholt Salt Lake City Vernal Lewis

Winns Return From Trip to Whitney Idaho

John Winn and family returned from a trip to Whitney Idaho where Mrs Winn visited her mother after thirteen years They enjoyed a pleasant outing and the time together.

John Winn Whitney Idaho Mr. Winn

Matrimonial Bureau Faces License Shortage Rumor

The article notes Cupid’s bureau appears out of marriage licenses with reports that stores are being asked to supply them. It suggests a lull or halt in matching pairs as the institution struggles to secure legal papers for marriages.

Eri E Horn and daughter visit from Independence

Eri E Horn and daughter Miss Edna stayed in town a few days this week. They brought Edna’s aunt to the stage for her return trip to Columbus Ohio. Miss Lina has just recovered from a serious case of typhoid fever.

Eri E Horn Edna Independence Columbus Ohio Lina

Telephone service praised on reservation visit

Express reporter C B Cook reports from the former reservation after business. He chats by phone from Myton with clear sound. The new telephone is seen as a great benefit to the reservation people and Vernal.

Express C B Cook Myton

Dr Bjornson to Open Drug Store in Spring City

Dr Albert Bjornson after a week long inquiry plans to locate at Spring City and expects to open a drug store there soon. He will also have two regular weekly days in Mt Pleasant at the rooms formerly occupied by Dr Ray. Attlem

Albert Bjornson Spring City A. H. Maiden Bjornson Mt. Pleasant Ray

Justice of the Peace Gray Faces Hearing Over Stolen Goods

Justice of the Peace Arthur L Gray of the Moffat Precinct is charged with receiving stolen goods and will have a hearing on November 14. Gray refused to discuss the affair beyond saying he has enemies trying to injure him and emphatically denies the guilt.

Jsustice Arthur L Gray Moffat Gray

Vernal Declines Candidacy for Mayor in 1907

John McAndrews of Vernal Utah declines acceptance of a Citizens Convention mayoral nomination on October 18 1907 citing lack of time to serve Vernal's interests and affirms support for the ticket and for Vernal’s advancement.

Pearscn Aay John McAndalws Vernal Utah John McAndrewss

Ballot Confusion Over Incorporation Terminology

Voters encounter wording on the ballot asking to place marks for or against an incorporation proposal. The text includes phrases resembling Por In corporation and Against Incorpora tion, creating potential confusion for readers preparing to cast their vote.

Incorporation of Vernal on next Tuesday in dispute

The piece questions Vernal incorporation voting next Tuesday and notes a reference to Mor e3 when the light went out. It reports three privates Chag Muller Frank Weston and Terry Shin will be moved from Fort Duchesne to Fort Douglas to be tried for disorderly conduct drunkenness and larceny.

Chag Muller Frank Weston Terry Shin Fort Douglas Fort Duchesne

Four Juveniles Arrested for Break-ins Face Reform School

Four boys brought before Judge J. Davia of the Juvenile court on break in charges at Uintah Stake Academy and other stores. They confessed, received lectures, and were sentenced to the reform school with sentence deferred pending good behavior.

J. Davia Uintah Stake Academy

Look Here For It 16 At Ashley Co op

Swell coats crevonettes Navajo rugs horse blankets and harness gear advertised for sale or trade at Ashley Coop. George Ashton of Ranchett offers a wide selection. 80 acre Deep Creek farm price details at this office or write Mrs H Calvert Myton. Vernal harness shop H C Meapows offers heaters and winter waists and hats at Bracken's noted.

Deep Creek H. Calvert Myton

Ranchers offer winter feed and care on reasonable terms

Good pasturage until snow flies. Batty and Angus ranch on Greenriver communicate with D O Mackay, post office address Vernal 438tp.

Batty Angus Greenriver D O Mackay

Vernon trading company sale notices and miscel items

Local advertisements for Vernal Trading Company and Ashley Co-op promote upcoming sales, stock, and goods availability. Listings include men’s fleece lined undershirts at 60 cents, dress fabrics, carpets, gloves, and special sales on ladies wear, plus delayed notices about profits, watch losses, and coal prices.

Vernal Trading Company Ladies’ Data

Vernal Drug Co Prescription Service

Prescriptions. We make a specialty of filing prescriptions Our prescriptionists are men of experience and ability. Vernal Drug Co.

Vernal Drug Co Vernal Druca Co

Potatoes for Winter Sale and Cattle Missing near Vernal

J N Davis advertises winter potatoes for sale one mile south of Vernal with a call to inspect before pit. A.N. Timothy lists heavy discounts on men s underwear suits and an overcoat. He notes cattle from the mountains branded Jean and seeks information on their whereabouts with promise to take them away.

J. N. Davis Vernal

Bargain apparel and oats offered at local offices

Cash paid for oats at the Vernal Tithing Office. Spectral bargains on underwear at Ashley Co op and blue flannel shirts from Brakken Clothing Co. Lost dark coat between J N Davis and Nelson Merkley. please leave at Davis.

Vernal Hl Charse Bragken Clothing Co Ashley Co Op Hoy J. N Davis Nelson Merkley Davis

Pracken Clothing Co Sells Millinery and Rubber Goods

Local advertiser Pracken Clothing Co offers Mrs J. Bo Phillipp’s remaining millinery stock at greatly reduced prices and promises savings on rubber goods and overshoes with catalog comparisons available for shoppers.

J. Bo Phillipp Ida Preece Pracken Clothing CO

Mooney's model fountain pen and local sales notices

An assortment of goods and sales promotions from Vernal and Ashley Co-op includes Mooney's self filling fountain pen, coats, quilts, blankets, and clothing. Local lost items offer rewards for a roan cow with calf and a feathered Ashley Co-op sales book. Also notices urge timely bill payment, job openings at Bartlett sawmill, and horse harness listings.

Mooney Vernal Druc Co

We Specialize in Filling Pre Vernal Druca Co

The brief item notes a business focus on pre Vernal Druca Co offerings. It outlines service scope and regional emphasis with no further actions or outcomes described.

Woodard and McCoy Promote Fine Carpet Line

Woodard and McCoy announce a high quality carpet collection featuring a wide range of styles and materials. The notice emphasizes their aim to offer durable, attractive options for homes and businesses.

Woodard & McCoy

Vernal election expected next Tuesday

Local reports indicate a full vote will be cast in Vernal next Tuesday. A petition was carried to Senator Smoot in Salt Lake City to urge the forestry department to divide the Uintah reserve and station a head supervisor at Vernal. MacKnight's saloon suffered a break in Tuesday night with no losses found.

Vernal EW Davis Salt Lake City Sinater Smoot Forestry Department Uintah Reserve

Henry Lee Buys Eight Lots Near Moffat Road

Henry Lee, aged 18 from Dragon, on a short reservation visit, concludes Theodore will be the town of the reservation. To back his plan he purchases eight land office lots, four for business and four for residence, as part of his route study.

Henry Lee Dragon Moffat Theodore

What Would You Do For Burns and Scalds

Advice for家庭: apply Chamberlain's Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain almost instantly and help healing without a scar if the injury is not severe. Sold by Vernal Drug Co.

Chamberlain Vernal Drug Co

Delinquent fourteen year old in Juvenile Court case

Suzra Boren aged fourteen faced a delinquency charge before Juvenile Judge John N. Davis. He received a firm lecture and was placed in custody with Don Darling on the reservation near Deep Creek, Mish and Game Commissioner Wood announced a patrol on Green River to enforce licensing, with deputies named later. At Thompson Springs lake Isles and John Wilson, two Vernal drummers, had a tense encounter with a drunken landlady after rooms were contested and a street scuffle followed resulting in injuries to the landlord and another man.

Suzra Boren John N. Davis Ile Don Darling Deep Creek Lhompsaon Springs Lake Isles John Wilson Vernal Landrdof Wilson

Notice on Glasses from Art Moulding Company

All persons who have glasses coming from the Art Moulding company for enlarged pictures can now secure same by calling at my home 44 2tp Albert Rasmussen.

Albert Rasmussen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ea Clettled Walter Lloyd Drug Co Bank OF Veri R. Bennion J. H. Reader N. J. Meagher Henry Erekson Green River Florence Kelly Vernal City L Moneys Nevada Ashley Coop George Ashton Ranchett Ghaice Woopwarp & McCoy Haton D.S Ashley Co-op Woodard & McCoy’s Myron Waltham Watch Clive Davis Vernal Harness Shop HCG Meadons Coal Joe Ricuh Wooparp & McCoy Jean A. N. Timothy the Leader Ashley Valley Calvert Ashley Feather Maeser Cooper Geo A Harry M Woop Uintah County H. C. Meadons Durham Bull Ib Boys Bartlett C. A. Hardy Bracken Clothing Company J. I City Bakery Acorn WV Ae Sherwin- Willams Sherwin-Williams Co Sherwin-Williams Sherwin- Williams Co Sherwin- Williams Lostie Ashton Hardware Grandpa Coltharp Rangely Mra Simton Atwood H S MacKnight Mish Ce,lwood Leenses
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