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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

4

Miners Lose Clothing and Beds in Mine Tent Fire

Five workers at the A H Rich Mine suffered a 3350 loss when their bunk tent burned at noon Friday. A miner left a lamp burning in the tent during dinner, and flames quickly consumed the structure and its contents. Manager Mr Red lost bedding and equipment. Miles Miller lost $30 cash. other named miners Miles Miller Truman Miller Noland Duke Nay Olsen also reported losses.

A H. Rich Ming Mr Red Miles Truman Miller Noland Duke Nay Olsen Miles Miller

Ike Shaffer heads to Rainbow King for new employment

Ike Shaffer left this week for the Rainbow King where he has secured employment, beginning a new chapter in his career.

Ike Shaffer Rainbow King

Donaldson visits Vernal on business

W H Donaldson of Gusher traveled to Vernal on Monday for a business visit, meeting local contacts and inspecting prospects in the area.

W H Donaldson Gusher Vernal

Carl Bingham Stricken by Severe Pneumonia at Age Eleven

Carl Bingham, an 11 year old boy, lies bedridden with a severe pneumonia diagnosis. Local doctors report the illness as acute and expect a cautious recovery as family prays for his health.

Vernon Visitors Shunxh Bnow and Son Pllaworth Arrive

Shunxh Bnow and his son Pllaworth visited Vernal on a Wednesday journey from Jonsen. They hastened through town, meeting locals and noting sights during their brief stop.

Shunxh Bnow and Son Pllaworth Hastine As Visttors Vernal Jonsen

Do Not Fail to Shop Early for Christmas

A brief note urges early shopping for Christmas and suggests placing holiday items on Beal during packing. The message emphasizes timely gifting and organized distribution to reach recipients.

Eliza Hardy En Route From Sainis Saw Mill

Eliza Hardy left Tuesday from the Sainis saw mill to attend to business matters and returned Friday.

Eliza Hardy En Sainis

William Mott Stricken by Lagrippe Bedbound This Week

William Mott of the Mott Weeks barber shop fell ill with lagrippe and has been confined to his bed during the week, entered late on Saturday.

William Mott Mott-Weeks H If Lagrippe H So Olson

Mrs William Smith and Viola Wed Edwin Madison in Ver Oh

Mrs William Smith of Cedarview accompanied her daughter Viola and Edwin Madison of Roosevelt to Ver Oh Tuesday where they were married.

Mra William Smith Cedarview Viola Edwin Madison Roosevelt Veroh

Miner Leonard Horrocks Arrives from Park City in Vernal

Leonard Horrocks arrives in Vernal after working in the mines at Park City and plans to stay for some time. He previously worked in the mines and is now settling in Vernal for an extended period.

Leonard Horrocks Park City Vornal

Cedarview Woman Attends Vernal Marriage

Mrs Florence Jones of Cedarview visits Vernal on Tuesday to witness the marriage of her niece Mrs Viola Smith of Cedarview to Edwin Madison of Roosevelt.

Florence Jones Cedarview Viola Smith Edwin Madison Roosavelt

Mrs Campbell Sr Stricken After Husband's Funeral

Mrs Joseph Campbell Sr. is seriously ill at the home of her son Joseph Campbell Jr. Confined to bed shortly after the death of her husband two weeks ago.

Joseph Campbell Joseph, Jr Campbell

Local notes from Vernal area cover health, census, and land sale

George and Von Massey return from Colorado reporting poor road conditions. John Rhoades in good health remains in Minersville after district court in December. A baby from the Thompson family shows improvement after hospital care. Census counts are emphasized as essential. Chris Johnson sold farm assets to Arch Jenkins of Roosevelt for about 8000 dollars and plans to move. Albert Kirkpatrick and family travel to Vernal, with Kirkpatrick active in Legion affairs. A stranger notices estray with a Short Horn bull tied to pay damages at the J Merkley ranch, sale set for November 22, 1924. Also advertises Lucky Tiger Hair Remedy.

John Rhoades Rhoades Minersville Trdell Utah G. R. Smith J. Merkley Tridell S. M. Ross Whiterocks Precinct

Sheriff Takes Patients to Mental Hospital in Provo

Sheriff L Richardson traveled to Provo on Friday and escorted Misa Elele Allen of Bennett and Ada Glenn Waller to the mental hospital for the feeble minded. Mrs Charles Knight of Randlett accompanied them. Richardson said both women were content with their surroundings.

Sheriff L. Richardson Provo Misa Elele Allen Bennett Ada Glenn Waller Charles Knight Randlett Richardson

Thanksgiving Program at Vernal First Ward Chapel

A special Thanksgiving program will be presented by the Sunday school at Vernal First ward chapel. The event is scheduled for Sunday morning at 10 30 and the Publife 9 cordially invited to attend.

Vernal First Ward Publife 9

Realtor Mankor Relocates Office Nearby

Mankor the realtor has moved his office from the building east of the Vernal Express to the room east of the commercial hotel.

E A Mankor Vernal Express

Rainbow spans sky at sunrise on Tuesday

A vivid rainbow arced across the sky Tuesday morning just after sunrise, described as a most beautiful and perfect sight by observers outdoors at that hour.

Remarkable double geese shot at Jensen ponds

James Armstrong and Adair Ty zack hunted at Stewart ponds in Jensen leased by the Vernal Gun and Rifle club. Armstrong fired a single shot from a .803 calibre Savage rifle, hitting two large Canadian geese at once as they swam. Each bird was neck shot, they weighed about 18 pounds together.

James Armstrong Adair Tyzack Stewart Ponds Jensen Sunday Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Mr. Armstrong

Uintah Basin Men Serve on Federal Juries

Summonses served on about fifty residents to form the petit jury panel for service starting next Monday in the United States district court. Jurors will hear civil and criminal cases including indictments from the last grand jury. They report to Judge Tillman D Johnson at 10 a.m. Monday. Names listed include F Kelso Duchesne, Robert Licks, Roosevelt, Frank Merrill, Vernal, Lawrence G. Wall, Rand Jett.

Petit Jury United States District Court Jiryst G. A Goates United States Marshal Graud Veniremen Tillman D Johnson Kelso Duchesne Robert Licks Roosevelt Frank Merrill Vernal Lawrence G. Wall Rand Jett

Miss Viota Bent Smith Marries Caluvin Eugene Madison

Cedar View resident Miss Viota Bent Smith and Robdagvelt native Caluvin Eugene Madison obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray and were wed by Justice Charles S. Carter on November 17, 1924.

Viota Bent Smith Cedarview William Smith Caluvin Eugene Madison Robdagvelt Eugene Madisok Wilson Murray Charles S. Carter

United States Files Contests in Vernal District

Government reports numerous contests filed in the Vernal area with hearings set to begin December 2, 1924. Mentions Oil and Gas permits, homestead applications, and several United States vs. private or state land disputes across townships 7S to 79 and ranges 20E to 29E in Utah.

Albert Haslen Register of the Vernal Quray Valley United States Halen Bcvernment Mr. Halen Lynne Ashton Vernal Utah Essle A. Neal Ellsworth Snow Jensen Mary Shaw Anna Willis Earl D. Baker L. M Edna P. Peterson Ss. L .M Frank Bitcher

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Special Meeting November 24 1924

Legion Auxiliary schedules a special meeting Monday at 3 pm at L H Woodard company store. Secretary Sybil Collyer urges all members to attend. meeting considered very important. fee noted as $7-11.

the Legion Auxiliary L. H Woodard Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. H. Rich Mine Kodaking John W. Pope Verval Carl Bingham George von Massey Colorado Jesse Thompson Watson Ras Chris Johnson Maester Arch Jenkins Albert Kirkpatrick Price Kirkpatrick American Legion P. Smith Baby Salt Lake City Smith Utah Refining Company Barbera Rainbow Uintah Basin Smith-Madison Sybil Collyer Joseph WB. Keeler Margaret P. Maw Geo. E. Barton Robert H. Ferguson Willard L. Sowards Sec. Trens Home Realty Co., In N. University Avento Provo, Utail Leota Ranch N. J. Meagher Vernal Tailoring & Cleaning Co Carl J Freeman
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