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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
3
Henry J. Erekson plans to move into the Holdaway property he recently purchased. The transfer signals a new chapter for the buyer and the local real estate scene.
Prof N G Sowards superintendent of public schools will visit several reservation schools next week. Sheriff McNeill will depart soon for the Myton country to summon witnesses for the Buckley case set for the upcoming district court term.
J and Bowers of Theodore arrived yesterday to discuss activity related to the United States Land Office. Bowers is identified as secretary of the Blue Bench Irrigation company which is constructing a canal to water the lower Blue Bench area.
The Expresa office produced letter heads and envelopes for Blue Bench Irrigation and a rationery for the Boosters Club of Theodore. Reservation staff seek quick print services for urgent jobs.
James L. Gates of Milwaukee has paid the taxes on Uintah Copper Summit company property. In a letter to the county treasurer he said Dyer mine work will resume next season and that operations were delayed by the copper market slump.
The Independence Townsite and Development Company plans to boost that portion of the reservation as soon as possible with a reorganization set for the near future. The property recently sold at public auction to Hammond Pollard of Colorado, who held a mortgage of about 9500.
Sheriff McNeill investigated a circulation claiming Nephi Sorensen killed a man at Dragon. It proved groundless amid a drunken brawl with shooting. A boy saw a man lying inside a mine building and raised alarm, but the man was likely only half shot.
C B Bartlett from Whiterocks has agreed to write a detailed piece on Uintah county bee industry for the Vernal Express Christmas edition. He is considered well informed on the subject, and his contribution is welcomed by the paper.
Mrs William Winn, long troubled by illness, has shown marked improvement after a period of disableness. Her condition is reported as stabilizing and hopes for full recovery are renewed.
Marvin Pach of the De-Kerot News of Salt Lake attended the funeral services for his father Ward E. Pach Sr. at the local church. The service paid tribute to Pach Sr.’s life and work.
Max Smith of the American Asphalt Association visited from Dragon and supervised about twenty men working in the mines for several days.
Than Galloway recently trapped a large bounty as he brought in fifty two coyote hides earning roughly one hundred thirty dollars. The report notes his success and the county bounty program supporting trapping efforts.
John D B Shuler of Jiat has been awarded a certificate of the trademark for his liniment, marking official recognition of the product name and branding. The filing confirms registration and protection for distribution and marketing under the trademark.
Fred Maurer and William T. Page of Hayden were in town this week proving up on their homesteads, filing the required tasks to secure ownership.
H. S and S Meeks has been seting ag con stable during the absence of Sam I Carpenter who is at work at the power plant.
The Vernal baseball team organizes immediate plans to buy uniforms for the next season after celebrating recent successes. They will begin arranging funds and orders to ensure timely procurement.
Amusement group to present the Great Mulatary Drama The Girl I Left Behind Me December 6 and 7 for the Vernal ward benefit. Eagle Market offers cranberries imported celery and lemons. George Ashton of Randlett lists Navajo rug shale for sale. Ashley Co-op stocks goods. local grocers promise low prices. W H Burton points to brass beds and holiday jewelry. Vernal Drug Co advertises pickles olives and furs. Opera House hosts the Girl I Left Behind Me show December 6 and 7.
Advertisement-style note offers steel traps of all sizes and urges urgent orders. Mentions Leslie Ashton Co and Eagle Market selling salt mackerel Thanksgiving turkeys and chickens. Also lists a home ranch near Roosevelt Utah with 3 rooms, granary, fenced 50 acres alfalfa, 75 acres leveled and cultivated. Includes J Garnerr Ho Mgs, Roosevelt Utah.
Farmers urged to bring clean oats for cash payment. Calder agent notes Columbia graphophone and twenty records sold for 25 dollars.
The Eagle Market reports a road shipment featuring this season's bananas dates and figs arriving for sale. The notice highlights available fruit varieties and market timing for customers.
Geo Young offers cash for hogs and pigs and invites all buyers to see him at once. The Post Card Studio gives a free enlargement with each dozen first class photos or graphic work.
The excerpt shows a collage of local ads and notices including Vernal Drug Company solicitations for Compound Syrup, harness shop offerings, rubber goods by W H Burton, shoe sales at Ashley Co op, coat promotions at Adams Presight, a mare advertised for sale from Ike Edwards ranch with ownership proof terms, and a Burntfork Wyoming notice by Mrs Celia Mayer plus holiday post cards and coal price updates.
Iron beds and many more items showcased by Woopard and McCoy at the Co op store with a focus on glassware and decorative novelties.
Any person having any ice cream packers or dishes please notify CALDER Bros Ice Co at once.
For sale the Ed Heller ranch near the Roosevelt townsite with good improvements. Property must be sold within 80 days. Contact J Garnett Holmes Roosevelt Utah.
The notice states two registered prescriptionists at the drug company who can fill prescriptions accurately and quickly. It emphasizes professional qualifications and efficient service for customers seeking medication ordering and logging.
A shipment arrives at the cooperative featuring overshoes rubbers and German socks as part of the season's goods. The line promises practical footwear and warm hosiery for members.
Good bargains in men's and boys' clothing for two weeks at G. E. Adams. Woe continues selling clothing at cost for thirty days. Columbia Phonograph Co store features prize-winning graphophone and a list of records and machines. PoNntha Calder, agent, near the creamery. Co op offers fascinators shawls and sweaters of all descriptions.
At George E. Adame near Roosevelt Utah a good improved deeded farm is offered for sale. The notice also lists eggs at 20 cents and oats and hay wanted. A shipment of drug sundries toilet articles perfumes note papers soaps brushes and more is on display at Vernal Dry Co The Eagle Market Vernal Utah
Vernal Harness Shop II run by C Meadows advertises a wide harness line with items available upon request. Customers are invited to ask for any needed harness and to expect prices to suit the goods offered.
Dr Keysor claims he has administered Somnoform over fifty times in the past year. He says two to twenty teeth were extracted per administration with no ill effects and that hundreds in the valley can testify to painless extractions.
A brief item notes a large supply of iron beds available from Wooparp and McCox, suggesting ample stock for buyers.
Lieutenant J G Quikemeer of Fort Duchesne is over today on business connected with the Post.
The plan aims to establish telephone connections allowing Vernal to talk with Salt Lake by the end of the month, likely around Thanksgiving.
William Greer S 3B and Fred Shelly visited from Independence this week. They report business in that section remains active and bustling.
The first snow of the season fell on Sunday but amounted to little with a larger fall since then and no decisive advantage to report.
The Acorn Mercantile company has completed its move into a handsome new brick building. The balance of the fixtures arrived this week and a half page advertisement appears in this issue.
E. M. Lloyd, who ran the Vernal Drug store during W. G. Pflelderer’s absence, has left for Denver to handle business and may return to Vernal later.
A Ward primary in Vernal plans an operetta on the night of November 30 with fifty children performing under the direction of Miss Sarah Hulhoger.
Dr Cornelius Carhart and his bride will take over Dr Hirths property known as the Browne place on First West Street. They plan to move in about the first of the coming month.
Wesley Thomas faced a jury trial before Justice Christensen on Tuesday in Naples ward for breach of the peace. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
Six eighth grade pupils at Central School plan a heated debate on which president held greater greatness Theodore Roosevelt or Abraham Lincoln. The group is in extensive preparation for the event.
Deputy Forest Ranger Grant Carp ordered ten men to suspend brush burning near Griffin's mill due to bad weather. Since November 11, the crew has burned brush on about 90 acres of ground.
Lynne Ashton harvested his turkey crop this week and shipped 206 dressed birds weighing 1985 pounds to Salt Lake City. The birds were packed in barrels and express mailed to Salt Lake.
Monroe Shepherd and Carl I Hadlock are missing after reportedly hiking overland to Colorado. They secured a boat to cross the Green river at Jensen and then headed toward Grand Junction. Hadlock's family is actively seeking his return.
Charles Carter, elected in absentia, has just returned from a long business trip visiting Salt Lake Denver Heber Provo Kansas City and other points. He hails the nation as the greatest and predicts a bright future. He insists the Moffat road will be built through this section and foresees the whistle sounding in two or three years.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational Church arranged a gathering for next Wednesday with Mrs W. H. Burton.
John T. Pope is soon expected to return from Salt Lake. His earlier return was delayed due to an accident in a street car collision several weeks ago.
Since last June the third day warrants worth 912 50 have been drawn for bounties on coyotes and wild cats. Three hundred coyotes and twenty seven wild cats have been killed, more than in one year under the old law.
A group of Castledale men are scheduled to depart Monday to size in the country at Uintah reservation. The list includes L. Olsen Oscar Larnon Soren Hansen John Olsen Peter Talbo Marinus Peterson Fred Anderson Jr and Iver Gregeraon.
County Attorney T. W. O'Donnell had argued that heads of families, not the county, should cover premises disinfection costs. He now receives a letter from Utah Attorney General A. Breeden endorsing O'Donnell's position and actions.
Walter Lloyd, who led the Vernal drug store during Dr. Cornelius Carhart’s absence, has come back to Salt Lake last Tuesday. He leaves behind many friends in Vernal who regret his departure as he prepares to start a handsome drug store and residence in Salt Lake.
Mrs William H Seng of Wheeling West Virginia reports curing her daughter’s severe cold and cough and preventing her son's croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The Vernal Drug Co promotes the syrup for sale.
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