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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
8
Numerous residents including Attorney Wallace Calder and Miss Lula Hamilton are ill with influenza. postmaster, bank staff, and many families report symptoms. County board to meet November 29. tax deadlines cited. Miss Delle Burgon of Midvale dies from influenza related pneumonia near Ouray. local notices list widespread cases and recovering individuals.
Dr Wes Hullinger a Uintah county pioneer and physician resumes professional services after a long career. He attended Mrs Theodora Johnson at the birth of a ten pound baby on November 8. Hullinger, born December 2 1824, is 94 years old. He has helped bring over 600 children into the world. The piece notes local polling place details and jokes about naming the child Woodrow Wilson, reflecting the political scene.
Naples obituary notes the death of Amy Newington Cook at age twenty nine after influenza complications. She lived in Naples, taught in county schools, and was active in church work. Survived by husband Mark Cook and two children, plus mother, sister, and brother. Her kindness and devotion left a memory in the community. Also brief items on Mia Sainsbury’s convalescence, Arthur Cutler’s recovery, new homes in progress, and local war time questionnaires.
In Sanpete County a presentation ceremony occurred on a Wednesday afternoon when senior boys Starling Lawa and Halph Dolfe received baby war bonds for notable achievements by the Boys Club. Salt Lake Union Stock Vauld presented the bonds via J Manderfield manager. James Wallis, Jacob Niggbert, and County Lupthark Thompson attended, with praise for the club’s moral support and pledges to continue excellence next year.
The Vernal community mourns Mrs John J Pope after a year of illness. She died Wednesday three days after arriving home from Salt Lake City where cancer of the stomach and liver led to a rapid decline. Her funeral plans await word from son Frank Pope at Camp Lewis. She leaves husband John Pope and several children, with services to be arranged in Vernal.
Millie P Daniels dies after influenza sets in at Uintah Drug. Her husband, in the army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces, faced with news of her death. She has two brothers serving in war. Full particulars promised next week.
The family of Nephi Preece mourns as David Ivan Preece succumbs to influenza on Sunday November 10 after days of battling illness. Survived by parents, three brothers John Stowlund, Carl, and Sian. sisters Mabel Slag and Selah 14. Funeral service held Tuesday at the homestead with Rev. Lon L Collon and James Wallis offering remarks. A comforting fund and prayers were noted as part of the service.
M H Greene a local representative of the Loo8 rain corporation says Uintah farmers are unshaken by government demands. They may sell to anyone or feed grain to stock if they choose, allowing tax payment flexibility under current policy.
Advertisements offer training and commissions from 765 to 1600 dollars weekly for applicants in insurance, real estate, books, or those with no sales background. Emphasizes men, allows exceptional women, asks for age, experience, years in community, and references. Address Kane Mfg Co Seattle Washington for details. Also notices delinquent stock assessments in Vernal Utah and a lost lap robe request mailed to Mrs John A Davis.
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