Colton Re elected Mayor as Civic Interest Surges
In Vernal the People's Ticket wins big and Colton secures a four year mayoral term. North Vernal records 171 total votes with 80 for the People's Ticket and 62 blanks, while South Vernal totals 218 votes. John N Davis narrowly loses to NW Press for the four year seat amid a broad turnout seen as a push for cleaner politics. Community groups discuss health day planned for Nov 19 and campus improvements including asphaltum projects.
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Vernal
Uesday
North Vernal
Citizen A
Peeple
South Vernal Precinet
NW Press
John N Davis
Ana
John N Pavis
Henderson
Citi
City Council Passes Water Works Bonds Plan
Regular council meeting discusses water pipe stock, main line concrete setback, and a queried water system. County probation funding proposed, and actions on Boys club, federal building push, bicycle sidewalk ban enforcement, and a $5 000 water bonds payment.
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Nile Hughes
Ile
Thompson
Arthur Manwaring
Dii Nian
DeMoisy
Vernal
Hia
DeMoisey
Bov
DeMols
Along Uintah Railway Notes and Local Arrivals
Local items list travel, visits, and household news around Vernal Utah and Watson as Mrs Taylor McClelland starts a trip to Denver, and residents visit relatives, work in shale fields, or recover from surgery. NEws mention: I Gardner Jensen trip, Miss Lamb back from California, Misa Turtle hired at Mack Hotel, and teachers awaiting inspector.
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Taylor McClelland
Fopeka
Denver
Cole
MacPherson
A G Johnson
New York
Miss Starr
Springville
Utah
Uintah
Danks
Watson
Walter Hoel
Grand Junction
Vernal
C J Willia
Jeabn McAndrews
and & S. Gurr
Uintah Railway Company
Mr Atwood
White Stive
Krits
Frank Watkins
Nick Papas
Tom Patties
Dragon
Misa Grace Turtle
Mack Colm
Mack Hotel
Mra & I
Patriot ic Community Long Service in Vogue on Sunday
A Sunday program by the American Legion at the Vogue features Mrs Mary M Sander directing with Mrs E M Keeney in charge. The program includes band selections, solos from France, Red Cross nurse quartet, Soldier songs, and a closing Star Spangled Banner.
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American Legion
Mary M Sander
E M Keeney
France
Quartetta of
Red Cross
Theresa Long
Long Trait
Miss Oakley
Hislop
andyeMrs Woodbury
Wattle Maynin
The
Republic
Merrill Bennion
Steading
Edda Lewis
Quartett
Soldier Moss
Chaplain Woodbury
Ted North
Bar Gman
KKFY
Dennion
Bolo
Mr North
American Legion Boys
Enjoyable Evening and Local News Recap
Last Wednesday the Rebeccahs hosted a large party with Johnny Clankenship as guest of honor. Mr Blankenship plans a South America return to resume duties with the Asphalt Company at Trinklad. Guests enjoyed music cards and feasting. prizes went to Mrs Stevens and Dr Stevens. O Neil and Johnson provided music, others left after a lively evening. Baby boy born October 25 to Mr and Mrs Luther Swett. Halloween party at Rebekah Society raised funds for school amusements. Jacob Luton visiting W Powell. Kidd Brothers sold coal mine to California buyers. Mary and Hera Murray staying with aunt Mrs Ona Morrison and attending Ashley school. H W Dagle family moved to Bishop. Mr Crane and family to Vernal. M I M was treated to Jazz band on Sunday evening. Clive Davis spoke to the young people. George A Davis plans winter in Chandler Arizona with Edith Sellers in Los Angeles and San Diego. Mrs Owen Allan recovering from operation. B H Stringham moving to new home on Burton property in Vernal. John Austin ill with influenza. Purse Blackburn family moved into Levi Bodily house.
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Mary Kolb
Mia Thos Spiers
Zameo
Piers
Nalda
Eziaq Allen
Lala Nielson
Emeline Merkley
Hatch Murray
Silt Lake
Stringham Brothers
Gistera
Jo F Wackings
Jerry Bo Murray
Whiterocks
Nathan Hardy
Fd Hoeft
Hall
Jin
B H Stringham
Martin Murray
Sherman Davis
Rebeccahs
Johnny Clankenship
Rebeccah
Blankenship
Will
South America
Asphalt
Trinklad
Thorn
O'Neil
Johnson
Luther Swett
Re- Hef Society
Pen
Miss Wooda
Witch
Jacob Luton
Jensen
Powell
Kidd Brothers
California
Mary and
Hera Murray
Maeser
Mra
Clive Davis
George A Davis
Chander, Ariz
Edith Sellers
Tie
Los Angeles
San Diego
Oiin
Allan
H Stringham
Eoon
Burton
Vernal
John Austin
Blackburn
Levi Bodily
Burns
Vernal City Campaign Committee Statement 1914
A Vernal Utah November 1914 statement from the Citizens Party executive committee claims a fair campaign, no unfair practices, and respect for the voters. It asserts acceptance of the vote count and pledges fair governance under citizens’ authority. Signed by W S Henderson, Benji P Kelly, Chas A Iatch, and E A Mankor.
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Vernal
Utah
Vernal Express
Vernat City
W S Henderson
Benji P Kelly Chas
Citizen's Party
Road to Vernal outlined by Utah road officials visit
State Road Engineer Browning, with Utah State and Commission leaders and federal inspector Walter Irickstad, visits Duchesne to Vernal corridor. They discuss survey, plans, and funding steps, with two proposed road types: a concrete option and a gravel surface route, plus timelines and local labor involvement.
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Browning
Vernal
HW Uolowle, Jr
Utah
George Goodrich
Rodd
Igi Nithols
Roosevelt
Walter Lrickstad
Irickstald
United States
Nevada
J Fluch
Idaho
Wyoming
Arizona
Frickstad
Lhe Road Commission
Bureau of
L W Curry
Jengen
Autry
Salt Lake City
Curry
Eli Lee Loses Left Hand At Lee Bros Sawmill
A severe accident at Paradise Sawmill on Mosb Mountain injured Eli Lee. While a friction gear drive operated, a mis-handled lever tore off the left hand’s fingers at the knuckles and nearly severed them. He was transported to Lapolat then Vernal for surgical aid. he rests quietly and is thankful the injury was not worse.
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Lit Lea
Paradise
Mosb Rountain
Lee Vaother
Lis
Lee
Jin UN
Lapolat
Vernal
Whitbeck Post fund drive on Ashley Valley show night
The Express urges Ashley Valley residents to back the American Legion Whitbeck Post fund. A Midnight Caprice will be shown at the Vogue Tuesday with a dance to follow as thanks to the local boys. Also listed is a FOR SALE dresser and two cedar boards.
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the Express
Ashley Valley
American Legion
Whitbeck
S4le
Proclamation on Armistice Day Observance
A proclamation commends November 12 1918 as Armistice Day and urges the city to observe it by closing all business houses on the afternoon of the next Tuesday to show gratitude for the war’s end.
Notice of canal cleaning by Ashley Upper Irrigation directors
The directors of the Ashley Upper Irrigation have ordered water turned out of the main canal on Wednesday November 12 for cleaning. Work will commence the next day Thursday November 13. ADELBERT COLTON Secretary.
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Ashley Upper
Adelbert Colton
Mormon Battalion meeting notice at Uintah Academy
Notice to descendants of the Mormon Battalion about a local chapter meeting on Monday afternoon November 17 at 3 o'clock in Room 2 of Uintah Academy. Regent Minnie C Wilson urges full attendance and asks members to report to the office to claim property advertised for sale. Also mentions hardware and a DVD specialist visiting Traveler's Home Hotel on November 15 and 16 offering eyeglasses and eye care references.
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Mormon Battalion
Uintah Academy
Minnie C Wilson
Pi. Petcon
Home T
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Annie Colton
Norma Caldwell
Thoral Largton
Treulen McConkle
Mra Phebe Ilisley
Tonopah
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Bert Singleton
Alf Cordle
Lawrence County
Lester Bingham
Ging Pian
Victor
Afton
William Ashby
Slop
Zen
Major & D Colton
Jenn Js
Counerman
Wilbur Sowards
Kelly
Demony Gehts
Tif Uintah Railway
LaRose
Bedily Brothers
George Riddle
Sarah Bills
Allen Pitts
Gltheas
VOGUE
Ashley
Eli Lee
LEE Bros
Carter
Gioventer
Orpheus Gall
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