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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
2
The item indicates mail processing status entered at the Vernal Postoffice as second class mail matter. The snippet records classification for distribution or misrouting within the municipal postal system. It notes the origin and handling category affecting processing speed and delivery routing.
The town rushes to the front as the loffat road reaches it and becomes a famous resort this week. Utah winter visits grow as locals migrate south for milder climate and Ashley Valley attractions. Estimates place the Greeley potato crop value high, with many potatoes shipped from Utah markets.
N Galloway reports a highly successful Grand Canyon river trip with leading progress and fastest voyage yet, noting two wrecked parties elsewhere and a later climb from the canyon. They describe navigating major rapids like Lockdolozger, testing 35 foot falls and boxed walls, with films sent from El Tovar Hotel.
Reports describe the Rangely oil region dispute with multiple outfits from Kjen Denver and Colorado Springs staking 41 claims under names like Scott McNon and Last Chance. Residents fear outsiders profiting from local staking while White River Selwe Be A Rose sells produce and plans a winter adjustment as health concerns prompt departure.
The Uintah Stake of Zion announces its 40th Quarterly Conference to convene on Saturday and Sunday in November 1909 at the Tabernacle. Saints and others are invited to attend each session with emphasis on Saturday. Notable participants include William H Smart Don B Colton and the StatoaImph Hardy Academy Orchestra.
A editorial tirade warns county residents against stock swindles and investment scams. It urges readers to refuse graft, avoid promoters of bogus mines, and pledge to protect money by consulting trusted bankers before buying stocks, bonds, or insurance.
Delinquent assessment levied September 16 1909 on stock of shareholders listed with amounts due. Shares of each parcel will be sold November 22 1909 at 1 00 pm in the county courthouse Vernal Utah to pay delinquent assessment and sale costs unless paid before.
Delinquent stock notices list stockholders with shares and amounts due after assessments levied August 24 2007. The sale of delinquent parcels occurs at the company office in Randlett Utah on November 15 1909 at 2 PM to cover the delinquent sums and advertising costs.
The IWGT U meeting schedule is set for Ver hat ward meeting house on Tuesday November 10 at 2 30 PM. Malmstrom is accused of abandoning and failing to cultivate land, with absence due to military service not accepted. A December 3, 1909 hearing before the Vernal Utah Land Office is ordered by Register Charles DeMoisy after due diligence shows personal service cannot be made.
Notice lists stockholders at Vernal Utah area with delinquent annual assessment from September 9 1909. Delinquencies appear beside each stockholder name as part of the collection effort by the company. The document records the company’s intention to collect and may include names and amounts.
The Uintah County Board of County Commissioners of Utah invites bids to build a Green river bridge at Jensen River Dale Precinct. Proposals plans and contracts are available at Vernal City office. deposits of 200.00 must accompany bids with bid openings on December date 1909. reserve right to reject all bids and guarantee no early payments before February 2016.
The Department of the Interior Vernal Utah Land Office reports a contest by George Potter of Roosevelt Utah against Homestead Entry No 2383 in Uintah Indian Series. The case, serial 2047, alleges inaccuracies in the claim for a tract described in township 18 range 1 lot 6 and related Uintah Special Meridian parcels.
State Engineers Office Salt Lake City Utah announces that The Ouray Irrigation Company by secretary HE Hl Brown has applied under Utah law 1907 as amended to appropr eight cubic feet per second from the Duchesne River. Water will be diverted near Section 3 Township 4 south Range 2 east Uintah meridian for 672 acres irrigation from April 2 to November 4 annually. Protests must be sworn and filed within 390 days after publication.
State Engineer Caleb Tanner in Salt Lake City publishes a notice dated October 26 1909 that WD Th Thompson seeks to divert 3.397 cfs from Whiterock Creek Uintah County Utah. The proposed canal extends 17600 feet to irrigate 240 acres in section 6 township 2 south range 2 east with water available year round for domestic use. Public filing due within 39 days after publication.
State engineer publishes notice that Dry Gulch Irrigation Company by secretary J L Strath seeks to appropriate 50 cubic feet per second from Dry Gulch Creek Wasatch County Utah for irrigation of 6620 acres across multiple sections and years from April to October and for domestic use year round. Public notice includes filing deadlines and case number 2526.
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