Evan Witbeck Killed on French Battlefront in World War I
News from Vernal reports Evan Witbeck, son of William Witbeck, was killed on September 29 in France. His loss marks the second Witbeck son to die for the nation, casting a pall over the community and underscoring the war’s personal cost to local families. The notice notes boy soldiers’ health, local influenza cases, and wartime civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Witbeck
William Witbeck
France
Witbeck
Lillelg
the National Casualty Co
Detroit
Midh
Haa
Horders Ibis Company
W. W Lewin
Payment in arrears notice hints at subscription lapse
Fragment from an old newspaper appears to warn readers about unpaid subscriptions. It mentions dates, arrears, and government action affecting service, signaling steps for settlement and continuation of delivery.
United War Work Campaign Nearing Close In County
Report shows strong donor responses as district chairmen tally receipts and notes influenza delays. County Chairman Lars I Komp warns time limits threaten fulfillment but expects over subscription once disease eases. District leaders urged to submit donor lists to press for publication.
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Lars ‘I Komp
United War Work
Nhe Coluning
Lapress
Work Begins on Extending Water Mains Outside City
Work starts on extending the water mains to outside-city residences. R. Bennion petitioned the city council for approval to fund and manage trenching, piping, and laying the new main. He agrees to cover the cost and the water rent for outlying residents who connect, while the city supports the project’s expansion.
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Lnog Beonmen
Rennion
Vennen
Mc Bennion
Caution Urged On Wild Cat Stocks In Utah
Utah residents warned by the State Council of Defense to verify stock issues with the Capital Issues Committee before investing. Citizens should not swap Liberty Bonds for speculative shares and should seek local bankers’ approval for small issues. The effort aims to keep government securities intact amid war-related promotions.
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Pabl
Utah
State Council of Defense
LHO Farnsworth
Liberty
Feld
Statetouna
Defense
Flu Still Ravages Vernal Despite Mild New Cases
The flu continues to spread in Vernal with several new cases. Among those mentioned are Lula Hamilton near death but showing some recovery, and Walter Richardson’s family of five with others ill at home. Nurses and relatives battle the outbreak as multiple residents, including Chas Hatch and Ramses Stewart, report illness and confinement at home.
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Gordon DeMolay
Salt Lake
University of Utah
Chas
Qglines
Ogden
Vernal
Tom Nichols
South Vernal City
Dean
Alfred Johnson
John Itich
Beppal
Vieindly Sandly
Lula Slamilton
Laura Simuela
Mr Whiteming
Willam
Siddeway
Watlgre Siddeway
Wallace
Dragon
Jesse
Mrs. Avang
Philia Sabey
Miss Sabey
Hatch
Magela Hatch
Aba
OR Moyes
Chas Hatch
Ramses Stewart
John W Pope
Jis
Jensen
A . Meh
Daniels Not Dead After News Error
The article clarifies that Mille Daniels is recovering after an initial death report proved false. Editors misinformed by rapid business district chatter and pressured by the hour, they published in good faith and are updating readers. Daniels remains under care, with her mother also affected by illness.
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Mille Mutter Daniels
Uintah Canning Co Purchases Opera House Property
Uintah Canning Co buys the Opera House property and plans two new two story buildings with a large towered porch. The addition will include warehouse and machinery rooms and connect with the existing plant to form a modern, expanded facility aimed at boosting storage and production for the community.
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Uintah Canning Co
Opera House
Dragon War Fund Donations Report
Citizens of Dragon contributed varied amounts to the War Fund campaign. Notable donors include II McGuire chairing the district, Pat Smith 606, John Oliver 100, Joe McGuire 1000, George Callas 200, Henry Deutel 600, W Powers 10, Jashkindiey 5, Dr J E Waite 10, A Zeigle 100, Lo DeShayes 200, HH Ketcham 200, Neal 206, and others totaling multiple donations across many names.
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Dragon
War Fund
II McGuire
Pat Smith
John Oliver
Joe McGuire
George Callas
Fee Lee
Don FO Ui
Henry Deutel
W Powers
HE Coltharp
MecCarrall
Jashkindiey
J EH Waite
A Zeigle
Iowell
HH Ketcham
Lo DeShayes
Flu Epidemic Strikes Vernal. One Death Reported
The Vernal area reports over 90 influenza cases with one fatality, Lugene Nebeker, 19, who died on Wednesday. Dr C G L Myers aided patients Tuesday and Wednesday, with Roosevelt and a pharmacist assisting. Relief efforts include trained nurses and new medicine, as Claira Hacking arranges relief work. Eugene Nebeker, son of A W Nebeker, was well known locally.
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Lugene Nebaker
CG L Myers
Myers
Roosevelt
Toonevelt
Claira Hacking
Eugene Nebeaker
W W Nebeker
Vernal
Gregory ranch founder noted in United War campaign recount
Levi Pearson formed the Gregory ranch with the telephone company and led the first two seasons. Chairman John Raton urged full contributions for the campaign, securing 206 dollars after a brief appeal. Mrs Potter suffers illness and nurses her daughter Millia as Jona Halt Jr returns from Price with freight. Steven Tose in North Liberty attended to business and Mildred Murray and Mildred Fing visit and recover from flu.
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Levi Pearson
Vlp
Pearson
Gregory Ranch
Courdeln
Aieunt
John Raton
Potter
Millia
Jona Halt Jr
Price
Steven Tose
North Liberty
Jerry Murray
Mildred
Misa Mildred Fing
War Frings Pldre Kipnh Lov rr
A fragmented OCR item mentions war related terms and names in a clipped local notice style. The readable portions reference individuals, places, and dates within a constrained newspaper card format, preserving the terse reporting tone.
Delinquent Stock Assessments Advertised for Sale
The Uintah River Irrigation Co directs sale of delinquent stock on December 16, 1918 at 2 PM at Geo Wilson residence Duchesne Utah to cover assessments levied October 16 1918 plus advertising costs and sale expenses. Shares listed include Bowles Bodily Carter Clark Goebel and others with amounts varying per shareholder. GEORGE A DULL Moffat Utah signs the notice.
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Uintah River
Irrigatia Moffar
Utah
Bowles
H Bowles
R Bodily
F. Carter
Agatha Qglark
Gosbe
Godebal
Goebel
Tndiutea
M & TP Co
Indiuta Mo& Et Co
Indiuta
Nt & N
George A
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