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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1906
Page
2
A new farm paper titled Rocky Mountain Farming begins in Logan Utah with James Dryden as managing editor and a strong team of assistants. The first issue features high quality typography and excellent illustrations seeking patronage from local farmers.
The author argues the county needs a large, modern roller flouring mill to produce flour rivaling outside brands. He notes annual flour imports and surplus wheat stored by farmers, urging local emancipation from dependence and the establishment of a local flour factory.
A letter urges forming a local company to install a telephone exchange in Vernal and extend service as far as possible. The author argues it would save time, improve home comfort, and unite residents in direct instant communication, costing less per capita than irrigation canals.
Dard Oil Company could run an electric light plant and flour mill machinery by the same engine. A single company could profit from both operations, filling a community need and attracting outside capital. Local businessmen are urged to organize to seize this opportunity before it passes.
The speaker argues that enterprise and exertion will yield the necessary resources and cover expenses immediately. They question the value of going without the needed funds and emphasize that effort should pay off from the outset.
Carpenters finish hotel building by Mr Rush. Mr Rush also built a frame house on his claim next to the town site. Mr Fisher and Mr Sands filed applications for proving up on their homesteads. Vic Great moved onto his homestead half a mile from townsite and will host callers now that his home is finished.
A large Relief Society conference gathered stake officers and ward officers from across the valley at the Naples ward house on Thursday. Stake presidency members William H. Smart Harden Bennion and Elder Nelson Merkley with Bishop John N. Davis led two sessions featuring reports remarks and lectures by Mary Henry and Mrs. Mary O Niel. Musical numbers and a midday lunch served by Naples society members complemented the proceedings.
Principal Wm J Snow has bronchitis for ten days and cannot attend school yet. Students await his return as devotional hour features accounts of world events by Muss Nellie Smith and Mamie Calder. Chas Iverson reads the school paper proving literary ability. A student program is planned every four weeks with an upcoming elocution recital in about three weeks to be staged in Vernal. A fifteen cent fee will fund a school flag, date and program to be announced later.
J G Edwards traveled through to Hay Creek Oregon last week en route home after market trips with sheep. He is now sole owner of a leading Rambouillet sheep ranch on Snake River, known as the best equipped in the known world, reflecting a long era of frontier involvement and civilizing work with Ute conflicts and the Meeker incident.
For sale items include 40 colonies of bees honey extractor guncapping knives and smoker in first class condition all for 145. Buildings and home sites listed opposite Vernal School and near Uintah Stake Tabernacle with property sizes 35x182 ft and 6.13 rods. For details contact Vernal Express Office or J T Thompson 1149 Maple Ave Salt Lake City.
J Urquhart of Zephyr Ontario describes a severe lingering cold with a dry harsh cough. The focal dealer recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy to help alleviate symptoms.
A testimonial praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cure from a small bottle. The notice also directs Ashley Central irrigation stockholders to pay assessments to George A Davis, county treasurer, with Walter Linyd Drag Co listed.
The document appears as an Internal Revenue style notice listing an individual Arthur Joseph Inirbanks of Theodore Utah seeking final mutation of a land claim at a specific range. Witnesses named include Jacob A Ttally Jacob Michrnit Farle Ulnalow Cracar L Jottoson and others. The text is garbled with many misspellings and missing dates.
Notice is given that Samuel Jepérann of Firosjore Wakatch county Utah failed to file intent to implement the final commutation practice in larey of his claim. The notice lists witnesses John P Mateen Brown Horace L Naniela Alma Mo Vieriock and others. The registrar will hear the case at Versal Utah on January 1907.
Notice for Publication from the Department of the Interior announces that Howard J Louston of Wasatch County Utah filed intent to make final commutation. The claim details include land lots, dates, and requirements to prove up before the Vernal Utah Register and Receiver. Names listed include M Lope M Jota B Oliver and Jas Stau.
Notice to make final commutation proof before the Register and Receiver at Ogden Utah. Land called in Blome and Lownships in Range 16 W Mo. Witnesses listed: Hamel, Elaher, Tiwarl, Liosd, Slonks, Lorn, Norbie, DexMolst. Hearing on Wednesday December la HL apamea.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Vernal Utah. William Tlater of Legenderce Utah files for final commutation proof to support his claim on section 7 township 0 range 2. Hearing scheduled December 22, 1906, with witnesses Saiguellt Santa Edward VW Lloyd Louis RK Sbanka and Edward I love, all of Luce, machine, Stah.
Department of the Interior announces Teoaeth I Brazsel of Hoosatocl Waratcheoquaty Stal filed for final action on a homestead claim in Vernal Utah. The notice sets December 11, 1906, before the unpleasant receiver for witnesses Ouser Olson John Garett Hollis and others to prove residence and occupancy on the land at stake Rowerele Stuh ahd thant Hartorvisten 1 tah Oct 27 Dec L Cuartia De Moy Eewister.
The Department of the Interior issues notice that Ilntry Muipis oflinelore Utah files a claim to locate and establish a continuous residence and proof of title under section 34 Lownehip 2. Names witnesses Josuph Smithkand Alma Carlile alias Theodore Utah and Camll De Vers. Filed December 15 and recorded with the registrar.
Notice from the Department of the Interior and Office at Territorial Stat announces publication of land claim papers. It lists Noah M. Tradtock of Sheo for Warsath County and includes witnesses Hamlitum Arthur C. Vareh Murdock and Vic Smith all of Sheedore State. The filing date references November 27 and August 4 1613 with details on land cultivation.
Sernat Gtab documents a legal notice dated October 12 concerning bik retention and a final commutation. The filing names Homeatetd ie G tt Tos male and Kwari jrod WHitte as witnesses, with a Norwinter 27 filing date and references to a judicial proceeding under Tantalip 4s Ringe 2% BOSM.
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