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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
2
The article notes Mortensen and Horr have paid their penalties for crimes and suggests the press should move on to more profitable material rather than the unreadable columns about murder cases in the courts.
The Express receives a beet sugar sample from Raymond Canada made at Knight factory. It was sent by Dr. Geo. H. Grimball with a letter claiming the sugar came from beets raised without irrigation. The sample appears of fine grade and meeting state standards, with Prof. Barnsdall praising northern conditions and prospects.
Announcements urge readers to deliver notices and comments by Thursday night to meet Friday press. Express issues will ship to Naplea Jensen readers by Saturday and delay mail. Buens Vieja Dry ork papers go out Saturday. Vernal post office patrons receive papers Saturday morning. The devil is said to be furious if Friday copies arrive late.
The annual meeting of stockholders to elect officers and hear the secretary treasurer's annual report will be held at the Vernal Opera House on Monday December 7 at 1 p m. Hennert Tizact, Secretary.
Notice states holders of the Ashley Upper Irrigation Company will meet at the Opera House Monday December 7 at 11 am to hear the annual report of the secretary and treasurer and to elect officers for the coming year. T. J. Carmwell, secretary.
New business opens at Dillman building near the Chicago Store offering horse shoeing and general blacksmithing. They guarantee first class work and prompt service. As newcomers they cannot extend credit, but will accept hay grain or produce in payment.
Informal notice that fresh meat of all kinds is constantly available one mile east of town and that a delivery wagon visits all parts of the valley. The message is casual and regionally placed with a shopping cue for residents.
Persons owing to the Chicago Store are urged to settle accounts before December 11 to avoid collection action. After that date, unpaid books will be turned over to an attorney for collection.
Arthur Clapman of Durban writes that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured a two month old baby's severe cough when applied to the dunmy teat. He claims quick relief and says the product is sold by all patent medicine dealers.
Mexican Pete Santabol died at 6 on Saturday from a neck gunshot wound received at the Little Chicago saloon. Harry Yarnell faces murder charges. bonds set and coroner’s inquest held to determine death’s manner. Yarnell later pleads not guilty. preliminary hearing scheduled. Remains buried Monday at Merrill Ward cemetery with Episcopal service.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as the best remedy on the market and promises rapid healing of cuts and bruises, quick rheumatic relief, and value for deep seated pains like a lame back and chest pains. It urges a trial at all dealers selling patent medicines.
John Shepherd, long time employee at Ft Dochesne, lost his home contents when a roof fire spread to his house while he and his family were nearby. Only one trunk survived. neighbors provided bedding and furniture as a temporary start, and a building was found to shelter the family.
Commissioner McKee promotes home improvement with a nearing brick house. Public schools close for diphtheria and mumps. parents urged to avoid prolonged absences. Six Rep. O Neil on a business trip to the city. Canada fever persists with returning travelers faring well.
A piano bought five years ago is offered at half its original cost at Chicas dStore. The ad notes the instrument will herald its value at a substantial discount and invites interested buyers to inspect the item.
The Vernal stake meeting on November 22 23 2003 opened with Pras James Haching presiding. Speakers included Elder Geo D Merkley Bishop Jas Shaffer and Patriarch Merkley with remarks on duty temperance and education. The conference concluded and adjourned for three months.
A letters page argues for action on local water supply. Readers urge stockholders to organize, reduce waste, and redirect a portion of a stream into the ditch to provide free water and protect health and safety.
A Chicago shop offers men’s wool waders at 2 dollars per cart as a value sale. Shoppers flock to the limited stock to outfit fishing seasons. The promotion highlights durable material and practical fit.
A historical description notes petroleum use in Asia before Pennsylvania wells. It details Burma empire extraction with four foot square wooden shafts 200 to 200 feet deep, oil heated to high temp, thickened, jarred, and transported by ox carts to river banks for waterborne shipment, totaling 17,503,000 vis of 26 1/2 pounds annually.
A Philadelphia Record recounts an office telephone exchange experiment where an employee guessed speakers from ten calls, succeeding six times but misidentifying relatives and others who shared similar speech patterns. A ringing miscue underscores how voice alone can mislead in identifying individuals.
A teller recalls a street beggar tale in Italy from the Argonaut describing a nimble boy who charms a traveling party. He coins a plaintive plea to a noble pair, claiming the girl has two eyes of different colors and seeks pity. The girl receives copper coins, and the beggar earns their sympathy.
A New York Sun survey questions the future of the grand marshal as power driven vehicles replace horses. It wonders how the ceremonial leader will shine without a horse, sash, or rosette and whether a new role can preserve the grand marshal's glamour in a horseless era.
Regular Sunday services every Sunday at 2 p m with Sabbath School at 10 9 m. Young Mens and Young Ladies associations Sunday evenings at 7 p m. Relief Societies Thursdays at 2 p m. Religion Classes Wednesdays at 3 p m. Choir practices Wednesday evenings at 7 p m except Milk Ward. Quorums last Monday each month at 7 p m. Ward Priesthood meetings first Monday after Stake Priesthood meeting at 7 p m. Ward Teachers meetings Tuesday evenings before the dret Saturday im each month at 7 p m. Deacons meetings each Saturday at 7 p m. All Balla to be held on Friday nights between 7 and exit o'clock pm and close promptly at 12 m.
Records show a sequence of missionary visits led by George Bartlett Ward Pack and others to locations including Naples Vernal Glines ward Mill ward Mt Dell and Jensen. Dates span November to February with multiple stops noted across Naples Vernal Glines ward Mill ward and Mt Dell.
Notice lists the matter before the district clerk for publication in Salt Lake City. It names claimants and witnesses and sets a December date for proving affidavits and proof of residency. The notice involves real estate settlement and title proceedings and names several individuals and witnesses.
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