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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
2
The Central school teachers plan to attend the state teacher institute in Provo in January. They request trustees allow the two week absence, believing the trip will benefit the teachers and please patrons.
Yesterday about thirty Ouray settlers incorporated an irrigation company with $100,000 capital and 2 000 shares of $50 par. Water will be taken from the east end of the government canal at Deep Creek and pumped seven and a half miles over the sandridge to the gulch leading to Ouray valley east of Kandlett. McKee named president with Bodily Bennion Massey and Collett as directors. directors to finalize the corporation and elect a secretary tonight.
The Vernal Mill and Light Company reports rapid pole planting for the city’s new wire system. Management says the plant would be in operation soon, with lights expected to turn on before January 1.
The Vernal Express invites readers to submit ideas and articles for a large Christmas industrial edition. Contributors may choose any subject and submit promptly as extra copies will be printed to meet demand.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the company will be held at the Vernal Opera House on Monday December 2 1907 at 1 o'clock to elect officers hear the annual report and transact other business. Herbert Tyzack secretary. Also offers free enlargement with each dozen first class photographic work at the Post Card studio and notes a shipment of Columbia graphophones and records with Poontha Calder as agent.
A family guide advises ready preparation for burns and scalds. Chamberlan's Salve applied to a cloth offers near instant pain relief and, unless injuries are severe, helps the skin heal without a scar. Bale ty Vernal Drug Co.
Theodore Thrums reports a busy period with lectures by Prof Ryan of Ileber and a large audience. Residents depart for Salt Lake City and American Fork while new arrivals relocate, schools face funding issues, and a Blue Bench irrigation project advances. The Rocky Point Ditch Company elects officers and an amusement association forms to support hall events.
A digger Bert Hodgkinam narrowly escaped burial when a bank cave-in trapped him to the neck but he freed himself with injuries. Naples hosts a missionary reception for Heber Powell and John J. Slaugh, plus a benefit dance raising funds and news of many births, deaths, and community events.
Taylor, a longtime figure in the community, died Sunday near noon after a long illness. His passing was expected by some but still brought sorrow to family and friends. The article notes no further details about survivors or services.
The Thalia club met with Mrs. Black this week and will meet with Mrs Dan H. Hillman next week to study chapters seven and eight of American history.
The text outlines a man who settled in 1868 and became a key figure in Summit County. He served as second counselor to President W. W. Cluff for 22 years and later presided over the high council after reorganization. He was a county commissioner, probate judge, served in the state legislature, and attended territorial conventions seeking statehood. He moved to assist his children as the reservation opened and later contracted his final illness.
A damaged local notice reports a Socialist meeting set for Saturday November 23 at 6:30 featuring Lugena V Debs and Wilshire Songs and 1 cent citations. An unrelated arrest is mentioned for Prunio Montuo near Whiterocks who faced a $10 fine after pleading guilty.
Advert says Woovarp and McCoy offer brass beds at low prices. It notes high grade photographic work by Mr Franks to be produced in the future at the Post Card Studio run by Leo C Thorne.
Advertises boys warm undergarments for sale with price tiers from 75 per suit to 600 per suit and mentions the Ashley Co op as the seller. Notes options including 100 125 1.60 260 in the pricing block.
George E Thorne is now with the W HI Burton store where he would be pleased to see all his old friends of whom he had many.
The Academy announces a schedule change with dances held Wednesdays at the Social hall instead of Fridays, shifting the weekly social event to the midweek venue.
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