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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1906
Page
3
Thomas Smart of the Stake presidency arrived from Logan last night. Oliver Hawa is from the reservation and has a homestead on the Strawberry River above Theodore.
Joab Collier reports that Sunday night dropped to 9 degrees and Monday night to 4 above zero, marking unusually cold early November weather for the region.
County Attorney John T. Pope and County Clerk Peter Hanson announce they intend to form a law partnership and open a law office about the first of the year after their terms expire.
Ashley Bartlett, trained as a printer and Express office veteran, becomes editor in chief of the White and Blue at Brigham Young University in Provo. The paper is described as a creditable publication and a magazine of which the school may be proud.
John Hodekirk purchases the City Bakery from HB Neff and will operate the business hereafter. Mr and Mrs Neff return to their former home in Colorado Springs and extend thanks for the liberal patronage received in Vernal. Their new address is 909 Fast Fountain Street.
The Ashley valley creamery shuts down for the season as farmers cannot supply enough milk. The sharp butter market may siphon milk supply, and high hay prices are blamed for the shortage, with hopes to revive the local dairy industry in the future.
T W ODonnell came back early this week from Grand Junction. The Ashley Co op store has a fresh coat of calcimine this week and new gasoline lights were installed.
Mr. Krebs, a creamery man aged 19, is reported to be working in the blacksmith shop alongside G. F. Fredrickson. The notice mentions their joint labor in a shop setting, highlighting roles in rural industry.
Public schools will skip a Thanksgiving program this year and devote effort toward a lively Christmas celebration, aiming to boost morale and community spirit.
Nichola and Egan have closed the galoon business at Moffat. The defidue has been leased as a dwelling and the stock sold off to several different parties including Price Advocate.
The Odd Fellows issue invitations for a dance near Friday night November 30th. All members are welcome to attend, whether they receive an invitation or not.
George McKee was arrested for disturbing the peace at the Opera House on the evening of the proceeding Friday. He appeared before Justice of the Peace J. R. Wilson, pleaded guilty, and was fined five dollars.
John Holgate of Vernal reports good progress on the Duchesne Irrigation Company canal. The project, set to complete this fall, will irrigate about 2500 acres, with Bishop Lambert credited for driving the early work. All hands expect strong crops on the new farms next season.
Miss Ella Coltharp entertained the D. Q. Club with a Japanese party last Saturday night. Rooms glowed with lanterns and Japanese decorations while members wore costumes and tea was served on floor cushions. The young women say they enjoy these gatherings and do not miss the young men who speculate about the D-Club meaning. John Jenn mentions he knows.
Register DeMosy trips to Dragon this week. John G. Davia discussed as Dry Gulch Irrigation Company president. Cap Whitlck arrives from Salt Lake City. five inches of snow reported at Myton last Saturday night. Mrs. Arthur Rich returns from Glenwood Springs after six weeks for rheumatic treatment. William Smart of the Utah Stake returns from Salt Lake City. George Summers returns from Lake Fork homestead. cabin completed and plans to farm next summer. Trim sells 20.5 feet frontage in Dillman block Uintah avenue to J R Dobbie for 650 dollars. land 125 feet deep, value 3259 dollars per front foot.
John Odekirk broke his leg above the ankle while wrestling with Victor Cram. The bone fractured after a fall or twist. Flesh lacerations occurred. Dr. Brownel treated and set the bone. Odekirk shows satisfactory progress toward recovery.
A jumble of classifieds lists Christmas gift ideas including a photo service at Newcomb Studio, a thoroughbred Berkshire hog at George Young’s premises, saloon listings, a shooting match at Maeser on Thanksgiving, various sales of goods and services, and farm offerings. Also notes on a Vernal Book Store holiday selection and an 80 acre pasture field for sale with contact Chas Hardy.
Local notices advertise beef hides at 15 to 18 cents per pound through Ashley Co op with cash for hides pelts and beef wax. Vernal Trading Co promotes specialist services. The Vernal Book Store highlights books magazines stationery and related items.
A Wanted notice reports Mentochop was seen at Bartlett Mall and directs readers to Chas Hardy for particulars.
Vernal Sawmill and Lumber Co raises lumber delivered to yards pay to 9 dollars per thousand feet urging teams to work.
A note promotes starting a confectionery outfit as a good small business. It urges inquiries to the office for supplies and highlights Jersen's and Wauzen Luoyb Drug Co as providers with claims of best quality and lowest prices for school needs.
The Quarterly Stake Conference will be held today and tomorrow. Dan Lubbert arrived from the region Tuesday. H HW Harry a Lake Fork leader was in Vernal earlier this week. William P Merrill visited Vernal Tuesday while securing his Green River homestead.
A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Isaac Lubbert. Mrs Ellen Karren suffers a light paralytic stroke. Owen Smith former Cmth's Wells owner was arrested at Myton for selling whiskey to the Indiana. Snow on Tuesday night delights sheep owners planning to drive herds to winter range.
Siney Lewis expresses gratitude to neighbors and supporters who assisted his family enabling them to construct a new home this winter. The note thanks volunteers and local workers for their aid and community generosity.
The note suggests a hard winter may be starting, raising expectations that hay could rise in price again. It also mentions abundant hay in the valley, influencing supply and potential pricing.
Charley Atwood returns from Stockmore saying he aided the Heber sheriff in investigating an Indian killing rumor and found no truth to the report.
Ray Holdaway attends the Berlin Conservatory of Music in Germany under a professor and has earned three years of credit at the Berlin Conservatory. He also studied at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah.
The Ashley Cooperative installs the F. P. incandescent light to replace acetylene and gasoline systems. Meritt Hindman of Denver is the agent. the Cincinnati plant is the installing company. Principal William J. Snow of Uintah Stake Academy has been ill but improving and hopes to return next Monday. Gadd rented his Ghnesvard farm to Mr. Blood and left for Nephi to run his son's orchard. he thanks Knudsen brothers for help with a recent grain stack fire.
Warren Colton returns from Provo where he met a young lady now Mrs Merle Crandall Colton. The couple, newly married, are visiting Vernal relatives and friends as they begin their life together in a new homestead voyage.
Joseph W Musser wins Wasatch County Commissioner seat. F E McCullen and H B Clark secure Justice of the Peace posts. L C Winslow and Dan Barry named as Justices and Constables James A Stewart and Frank Orser win the constable and justice posts in Theo dora and Roosevelt respectively. The Express extends congratulations to Frank Orser on his election and personal milestone.
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