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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
8
Mrs William Senterson had her tansaluis removed Saturday. The brief item notes the procedure performed and the timing, with no further details on medical context or outcomes.
Soren C Christenson arrived in Vernal on Saturday traveling from Lapaint. The appearance did not involve any business activities and appeared as a casual visit to the area.
A fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies P Fox on October 19. The family cheerfully announces the new arrival and plans to name the infant in the coming days.
W E Farrar is building a new tig addition to his home across the street from the tabernacle, signaling local residential expansion.
Iven George Ross of Lapoint and Miss Ruby Anderson of Vernal wed on November 4 in a ceremony conducted by Justice H Walter Woolley.
Mrs W H Coltharp of Rangely Colorado underwent a critical operation at the hospital Monday. Sho its getting along as well as could be expected.
Arthur Watkina of Midview visited this week with his daughter Mrs H E Rich. Mr Watkina came over on business and returned Thursday.
Pf Nelson of Watson has applied to State Engineer R E B Caldwell for use of 67 second feet of water from Bitter creek to irrigate 400 acres of land.
Merchants display Red Cross posters for the Fifth Annual Roll Call from Armistice day to Thanksgiving day. Uintah county is expected to go over the top early in the drive.
Dan Adams of Dry Fork was in town Saturday with a fine supply of salt vegetables for market. Adams grows a large portion of his vegetable seed on his farm, especially onion seed, and believes hoe-thinky seed growing could become a profitable industry.
Mrs Perry Murry formerly Mr Athel Deming and city treasurer arrived Monday from Ranegely to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Stone and her parents Mr and Mrs A C Emert. Her son by her former husband joined the four generations for the reunion.
Mr and Mrs 8S B Snow of Mac kor report their daughter Genava, at Patterson Idaho, married to Ralph Nicholas on October 14. They reside on a cattle ranch and may move to Missouri soon to make their home.
Tuesday morning Henry Workman, at George’s residence, dropped a drum of oil against a truck frame injuring his right hand and crushing three fingers. Doctors say he will not lose any fingers.
The Chicago wholesale beef average matches the 1914 prewar level of 12.32 cents per pound. There is no surplus in cold storage, yet production in the first nine months of 192% exceeds the same period in 1913.
Charles A Hatch and A Haring of Uintah Packing plant plan sales of beef mutton pork turkey and chickens to Price. First truck load departed Thursday. They report a market for 7000 chickens and 21 5600 turkeys.
County club leader Forest Slaugh, his wife, and child departed Thursday for Logan Utah to attend school at the UA this winter. They have sold their furniture and leased their Diamond Mountain home and expect to be away for some time. Friends and especially the club boys and girls are sorry to see them leave.
J W Paxman of Nephi Utah Fed eral land appraiser arrives in Veral with Jacob N Lubberts president E A Manker secretary and local Federal land board members to appraise land for loan applications. Paxman reports on feasibility of dry farming atop Diamond Mountain.
Mrs Julia A Bryant was a verbal visitor on a business trip to Ogden and Salt Lake City, traveling Tuesday and staying through Wednesday with EC Headlock loft.
The two children of John Darber of Dry Fork had their tonsils and adenoids removed on Saturday in a minor surgical procedure.
GQ R Smith of Tridel was on business in Vernal Tuesday and Wednesday as a witness at the land office. W W Lewis and wife returned from Salt Lake City Tuesday morning after a business and pleasure trip.
Mr Fearl Christenson of Hoose valt filed for final proof on a desert land entry with Registrar Albert Halen of the Vernal Land Office. The action centers on securing rights to the parcel under the no desert land entry designation and completes the required confirmations.
John McAndrews has raised fine hybrid tea roses this summer. The blooms have lasted and he has given many bouquets to friends.
Enos Bennison aged 11 returns home Friday with State Representative Sander. Bennion expresses happiness to be back on the streets of Vernal after a Salt Lake visit.
Mildred Swenson living with H Sainsbury became critically ill Tuesday. Her mother Mira Lewis Swenson of Lapoint was notified. father away on the mountain.
It is not too early to think about your Christmas shopping. Our merchants are carrying big stocks to please the early shoppers. Don’t send away but read their ads in this paper.
Elza Hardy, arrested with others for disturbing the Mae Ser dance, was found guilty at trial before Justice H Walter Woolley. She was fined or fifteen days in the County jail.
James O Nord received a letter from George Bartlett a missionary in the Northwest states stating he met Mr Nord s daughter Deulah and her mother at Everett Washington where they are living
Elisha Bryant of Randlett and his son Floyd came to Vernal on official business at the land office on Tuesday and returned home Wednesday. Bryant, who has run a threshing machine this fall, reports a large field of lucerne seed still uncut.
Mr and Mrs W H H Siddoway and daughter Fay traveled to Salt Lake City to attend the wedding of their son John Whoway to Miss Eva Fjolstead of Garland Utah. A reception was held Wednesday evening at the bride's home.
President Wallace Calder returned Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City where he has been on legal business. Calder says times are improving slowly and that there will be a big opinion soon with few idle men due to a lack of work.
Mrs J Young Jr reports telegram saying Earl Lyon 16 of Rugby Idaho died October 26 from diphtheria. Earl was well known in Vernal circles of friends while visiting his sister. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs R E Lyon two brothers and three sisters, Lyon family formerly lived in Ashley Valley and Vernal years ago.
James O Nord who moved to Vernal three years ago and bought the Cook sawmill on Mosby mountain left for St George Wednesday morning where his wife resides due to ill health. Nord has made many friends in Vernal and regrets leaving. He plans to dispose of his mill interests and will travel by team and wagon to St George.
Hugh and Albert Snow and families arrived in Jensen Monday evening bringing sisters Esther Barton and Ellen Gardner who have been visiting with them and their brother SHB Snow of Maeser for the past year. Mrs Barton and Mrs Gardner left Tuesday for Price to visit their brother Eben Snow and then proceed to Idaho points for an extended visit before returning to Ashley Valley to Irve.
Merrfll Karren of Naples had a serious accident Tuesday when a wagon ran over his leg in Steinaker draw while hauling long timber for the county. The wheel crushed bones and flesh. he crawled under raised by a chain, was thrown to the ground as the wagon moved, then treated at Vernal where an X ray showed a good fracture. He hopes to attend the Armistice Day banquet.
Nick Pappas returned to Watson after a week in Vernal tending to matters. George M Lypsch 23td Cavalry left Vernal Thursday returning to Fort D A Rum Kub with the remains of Private Ralph Perry from Cheyenne to Vernal. W E Witbeck visited the sheep herd at White River Thursday. Mr and Mrs Celso Trijillo were passengers to Mack Colorado en route to Taos New Mexico. John Romero left Vernal this week for Mack Colorado. Mrs Perry Murray of Rangely arrived in Vernal last week. Mrs Murray visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A C Einart. Mrs Adam of Dragon was last week a passenger to Vernal. W N Preas returned to his home in Vernal last Saturday from Denver and the river points.
Mrs Thomas Spierg hosted the Current Topics club with a diverse program including community singing and instrumental solos. Prizes went to Mrs Bryant Stringham and Mrs Walter Barnes as the group enjoyed lunch and friendly company.
Clavborn Brimhall and wife visited Vernal from near Bear River Juniper Springs Colorado. He reports conditions improving due to State Highway and coal mine work. From Steamboat Springs to Craig side, road work is graded and being prepared so men can be employed graveling this winter. He says there are few idle men in the area and they plan to return home next Monday.
In Vernal a father Harmon Sawards and his wife used their votes in a city election to back three different candidates. Wilbur Sawards ran as a two year councilman on the Citizen's ticket, Harmony S Sowards supported by the Vernal Booster's ticket for two years, and Rice Cooper, the sister’s husband, sought a four year councilman seat on the People's ticket. Mr Sowards did not disclose his chosen ticket.
Washington November 9 The 700000 school teachers of the United States were urged today by the National Education Association to impress upon the pupils the true significance of Armistice Day. The call said this should be done to end that the boys and girls of America may dedicate themselves to earnest appreciation of the preservation of democratic government founded on righteousness.
Uintah Packing and Provision company bought Farmers Meat shop, newly opened by Hi Shaw, located just north of the bakery. The purchase creates a local market for their products, expanding beyond shops with in-house slaughter and existing suppliers, and should boost fresh meat demand among farmers in the Price area.
Mr and Mrs H J Stone of Tet on City Idaho, parents of Mrs A C Emert, arrived in Vernal Wednesday evening. They formerly lived in Vernal, leaving nearly 30 years ago. They note many changes in Vernal since their absence and have visited with their son W H Stone of Ioka. Mrs Emert met them.
The Witbeck Post No 11 of the American Legion plans a 1921 22 winter program to stage boxing and wrestling exhibitions for Ashley valley men and youth, with five weeks of training by local talent. Events follow Legion and A A U rules, emphasize clean sport, ensure no coaching from sidelines, and aim to engage families while preventing injuries.
Impressive memorial services were held August 3 1918 at the Glines ward meeting house for Private Perry A Woodbury who died overseas. Ex service men and Red Cross nurses attended as tributes were paid by Don B Col ton Robert H Wallis Ernest Eaton and Thomas W O Donnell. Interment with military honors followed at Vernal Cemetery with George L Woodbury dedicating the grave.
In a fragmentary report from Ioka the text mentions a fight with a group to Vernal and identifies Mrs Emert and Mr Stone as the oldest of 15 children, 12 of whom are living. The incomplete transcription leaves unclear dates and full context but highlights large family size and wartime hardship.
Mir and Mrs Joshua Haslem of Bennett visited Vernal on Monday to catch up with friends and relatives and plan to take home some Ashley valley fruit from their trip.
Verbal fragment lists Vernal First Ward with H B Calder and a bishop priesthood designation. It mentions Sunday School at 10 30 a m Sacrament and Fast Day service at 2 pm and an evening meeting at 7 30 pm, with a note about Furn itore and a page number 26 1 £.
Wallace Reid arrives at the Vogue next Friday in a rugged outdoor role as a railroad construction engineer in a mountain division. The Love Special adapts The Daughter of a Magnate by Frank H. Spearman. Supporting cast headlined by Agnes Ayres is described as brilliant.
State Auditor Mark Tuttle requested the Uintah county tally of bounty paid from March 21, 1920 to March 21, 1921. Hatch Bear reported 1 wolves, 185 bobcats and lynx, 958 coyotes totaling 1145 animals and 4447.50 in Wag bounty repaid to the county from nearly 7000 paid by taxpayers on predatory animals tax.
Mrs Amanda Nickell in Glenwood Springs Colorado reports the granddaughter of Mrs Robert Wickman was bitten by a hog. Nickell plans to depart Saturday to Glenwood to be with family and assess the situation.
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