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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
Judge C. C Goodwin in Goodwins Weekly extols Taft’s education experience and public affairs mastery. He depicts Taft as calm, balanced, and law abides, predicting fewer outbursts and greater unity, comparing him to Mackinley Harrison and Lincoln for steady judgment and kindly nature.
At the last city council session the board approved multiple accounts including Acorn Mercantile for mdse 050, S KR Reunion lights for November 48, Meeks 3731 drainage 1026, Consolidated Wagon & Machine for drainage 1085, Co op mdse drainage 655, Vernal Trading Store drainage 1410, Hb Co Hadlock blacksmithing drainage 625, W. J. Burton drainage 635, J W Davies blacksmith drainage 1050, S P Dill payroll 385 25.
Charlie Wallace, a former blacksmith of Yornal, was shot in the arm last Monday at Randlett by Arthur L Gray. Gray was arrested on assault with intent to do great bodily harm and claims self defense. Gray says Wallace tried to take his wagon and both men fired as they reached for weapons. Wallace sought his Winchester afterward and was detained before returning. Deputy Bracken recovered Gray's gun and followed Wallace. The incident ended with uncertain who fired first as several shots rang out.
Cedarview reports ongoing threshing and daily machine hum as irrigation company digs new ditches expanding land. A new 20 by 30 foot schoolhouse costs over 500 dollars and is praised by citizens. Gilbert Richardson returns. Raymond Nielson hauls 80 000 feet of lumber. Sam Russell builds a homestead home. townsite prospects include a store and blacksmith shop. Willard Golf family reside on their land. Residents stay optimistic for improved conditions next year.
Board of Dry Gulch Irrigation Co met in Roosevelt Utah on September 23 1908 to levy an assessment of 62.44 cents per share on capital stock classes A L WP G H I J payable at the Roose vann Utah office by October 31 1908. Unpaid shares become delinquent and may be sold at public auction November 23 1908 to cover delinquent assessments and costs. Delinquency and sale dates extended to December 16 1908 for certain shares.
Practical advice on treating minor burns with Chamberlains Salve applied to a cloth to ease pain and speed healing. The note mentions a Vernal Drug Company store and reflects a local newspaper style. It also includes anecdotes about skunks and railroad superstition observed by engineers, attributed to the Atchison Globe.
The text describes a dispute where Gray had bought a buggy from Wallace about a year ago for 460. Wallace claims he did not receive payment and that Gray still owes for it.
Tex Brown and two unnamed men were detained at Grand Junction Colorado on grand larceny charges for stealing nineteen horses from the Green River area after branding and mutilating the mounts. Brown claimed ownership by John Andrews, but officials dispute the claim and plan to pursue extradition if needed.
A fragmentary ad note highlights Burton's offering on men's hats caps gloves and fancy neckwear with a claim of good values and urging shoppers to act. The text references an order and the secretary Strain in connection with the sale.
The Standard Beatiers hosted a lively Hallowe en party at Yoriday hall with decorations and a midnight lunch. Roy Daniels returns from Provo to stay on his homestead. Government ditch work finished. camp disbanded for winter. Mr R M Pope elected to the House of Representatives. A M Madock buys Mrs John Grant's plane and places it in the town hall. Mrs Julius Jensen returns from Vernal. Tohn Hare moves his family to Vernal for United Stake Academy education. J R Ball from Shannon County Mo visits daughter Mrs John Meadows. Middle Blue Beach Irrigation Co election names officers and directors. Mrs Hianna Nicols returns to Heber and Mrs Seth Perry visits Vernal. Lars Marsing moves family in for winter after seven months on Lake Tork.
A city resident recalls seeing two wild ducks glide over Central Park. The observer, recalling past Missouri river hunting days, noted the birds resembled widgeon or satrajs and lingered above the park lake near the Museum of Natural History.
Dr. Luigi Sambon argues from recent research that Arabs live about 25 years longer than Eskimos, with coastal South Americans outliving mountain peoples, and southern Europe aging more slowly than the north. He cites Spain’s larger population and higher centenarian rate compared to England.
Stake Sunday schools announce a November 16 program at the Workman Opera House featuring musical and literary performances and dancing if plans succeed. The stake reports 19 schools with about 3,000 members, up from 1,700 a year ago due to inclusive reservations and rising attendance. Also note an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from Vernal Drug Co.
The regular meeting of the Uinta County Teachers Institute is scheduled for Saturday November 14 at 1 p m. Mrs Thomson will start art instruction and Mr Eliis Merkley will lecture on an educational topic. Attendance of all teachers is required.
Notice states that at a October 19 1908 meeting an assessment of 62 1 2 cents per share was levied on capital stock with classes B C D and 50 cents per share on ex stock class B and D payable to the secretary in Roosevelt Utah by November 20 1908. If unpaid by November 26 1908 the amount will be delinquent and sale of the shares to cover the debt plus advertising costs will occur on December 16 1908. secretary J E Strain signs.
Directors met in Vernal Utah on Oct 16 1998 to levy an assessment of 1500 per share on outstanding stock payable by Nov 26 1908 to David Bennion treasurer. Unpaid shares after Nov 25 1908 will be sold at public auction on Dec 18 1908 to cover the delinquent amount.
Laura Stelnaker of Vernal Uintah County Utah filed to make final proof on Sept 20 1905 for Desert Land Entry No 7 in section 34 township 3 south range 212 Salt Lake Meridian before the Register and Receiver at Vernal Utah on November 30 with witnesses Frank Steinaker Joseph Steinaker George Langston and Lewis C Barlow all of Vernal Utah.
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