03 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
1
Citizens interviewed react to a proposed $4000 special indebtedness to fund general improvements and a sinking fund. Supporters say the bonds will lower interest costs and spread water and city services evenly, while opponents raise concerns about waste and future burdens.
A garbled 1911 style brief reports an error about the Williams shooting item, sheriff engagement, and a mix of local notices. It mentions horse fencing, motor power substitutions, a piano purchase, resignations, and an upcoming sermon at St. Spistol Church with times and invitation.
A speaker claims there is more bad road between Vernal and Hackings corner than along fifty miles from Rangely to Mackn er Colorado and White River. Willis Ol Jonson remarks on road conditions and transport issues.
Bank report shows capital stock 50000 with loans and discounts 135137.39 and total deposits 114764.85. Officials Curry and directors attest to accuracy as of October 9 1911 with Utah state certification on file.
An excerpt from a letter to TJ & Collett tells of Uintah Basin fruit sent by the Vernal Commercial Club to the Denver Land Show and then to Joel Shackleford of Denver. The display drew large crowds, and plans for wider circulation include sending a photo of seven apples thirty seven inches long to major fruit journals.
Eight local businessmen back issuing bonds to create a sinking fund for Water Works debts and to finance part of the installed system. Taxpayers face higher property values and pro rata taxes with a $4000 city debt carried from January 1st. City plans include a sinking fund of 2400 for redemptions and 1600 for expenses, delaying next year’s business taxes. The Burton store revamp signals a retail push in Vernal and Uintah Basin.
More than a hundred new names were added to the mailing galleys this week. New subscribers are urged to report any irregularities in receiving the Express.
Postmaster Young reported mail pieces mailed from Chicago to Vernal were sent to Honolulu by clerical error and eventually returned. The errant clerk earned demotion points as the incident unfolded.
Health officer Dr G B M Bower leads a push to purge Central canal water of contaminants amid typhoid fears. A citizens petition to abate nuisances along the canal gains momentum as officials face pressure to act. Ward Chautauqua program includes a Beaucaire reading by Prof Nelson with music, while season tickets face printing delays. St Pauls Episcopal Woman's Guild meets with Mrs Lee R Abbott.
Utah bank regulation report for the Bank of Vernal in Vernal Uintah County shows assets including loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds, stocks, furniture, due from banks, currency and taxes paid. Signed by N J Meagher as cashier and notarized with bank commissioner certification dated October 14, 1911.
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