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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
3
Prof Marshall departed on Wednesday on his return trip to Salt Lake. The Sunnyside coal strike grows more alarming as Sheriff Wilcox asks Governor Wells for militia assistance from the State.
The Express announces four new names Fred J. Bird Dr Charles Hirth John Harper and Samuel Kettle have joined its subscription book bringing total paid subscribers to 700. The paper is valued by babies mothers and politicians alike with non-subscribers borrowing it from neighbors.
Abner Eitchens was seriously hurt Thursday when a runaway team dragging him along struck a cedar tree after he grabbed the lines to stop them. A limb pierced his side and he lay unconscious for several hours before being found.
Notice from Liton Canal and Irrigation Company in Uintah County Utah about a $1 per share assessment levied on capital stock at the Miredorn Fell rectig. The assessment becomes due December 28 and delinquent on February 6, with public auction to follow for nonpayment and related costs.
Patrons are invited to the play Botany Bay at the Opera House on November 28 and 30. Tickets are available at the box office and from local outlets.
Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr celebrated a wedding reception Thursday night. The editor regrets being unable to attend.
An ad promotes a medical item described as the best doctor for family use now advertised at 150 dollars after a regular price of 3 dollars in Chicago Stare.
C O Baxter of the Gilson Asphalt Company and John McAndrews arrived from grading camps on the Book Chiifs Monday. They report grading work is progressing well with meals provided at the site.
Postmaster Rob Collett suffered a serious back injury after a buggy accident on a recent trip to the agency. The fall occurred when his back struck a rock. details about the rock’s fate are not yet known.
Prof Marshall of the State University delivered a Sunday evening talk at the stake house on the discovery of America and the circumstances leading to the event. The discourse was described as able and logical, engaging a large and appreciative audience.
George Adams returned from Salt Lake Saturday night with a stock of goods for his store. He was accompanied from Pric a by Miss Rona Forrest, a sister of Arrs Adams, known in Vernal for her pleasant visit years ago.
Peter Hanson played a regular Friday night hopping session at the Social Hall using a violin over two hundred years old. He bought the instrument from Al Workman and had it serviced by an expert who confirmed its ancient high quality. Hanson takes pride in the instrument as an Express man does in his newborn.
Thomas Karren has been dangerously ill for days and now shows signs of recovery. The attending physician warned to prepare for the worst due to a severe bowel obstruction that caused great agony and resisted initial medical treatment. He arranged business matters in anticipation of a final summons.
A garbled column notes lace curtains from White River mines, a Vernal sale at the Chicago Store, improvised items, and a clinic ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Manager Wilder from the Dyer mine reports no new hill news, matters progressing as usual.
Keith Smith and George Hereford of Henry's Park were in town buying cattle to stock their ranches amid reduced milk intake making operations unprofitable. They report fresh snowfall beyond the mountain as a local note.
Al Kane met with Superintendent Ewing of the Odian school to discuss his status. He has not received his examination results and remains uncertain if his agency position will become permanent.
N d Meagher arrives in Vernal to assume the role of cashier at the Bank of Vernal. Formerly with All Hallows College in Salt Lake City, he is described as highly recommended for his business ability and experience.
Mrs T McNeill has been seriously ill for several days and recently underwent an operation for serious female complications. The procedure was successful and her complete recovery is anticipated within a short time.
Thanks are given to Mr Wi W Wooley Clerk of Uintah Stake for a thorough 16 part minutes of the Quarterly Conference. The report arrived late and time constraints forced omitting most speaker remarks.
Henry Miehson sues Salt Lake City claiming negligence for a pile of ash in the street that caused him to crash at night while riding a bogey. He says the fall nearly caused serious injury and destroyed the vehicle. Amount in dispute not learned.
Thanksgiving was generally observed with many turkey roosts mourning a loss of three or two from the flock. Businesses largely closed except one office where work continued. The Social Hall hosted a daytime childran dance and a crowded evening ball with valley youths dancing to a top state orchestra. Ed Brian’s calls echoed clearly from open windows.
Geo Masters of Springville foreman at Straw & Stars grading camp on the Book Chiff grade died in a blasting accident. After work the shots were fired as usual but one failed to explode. Masters returned to investigate and the blast threw his body about two hundred feet, nearly hitting the cook house. The body was taken to ooringville for burial.
Property listing offers 40 acres of land for sale by W T South featuring vegetables and kraut cultivation potential. Names and phrases in the text are unclear and partially garbled.
The state penitentiary reports the purchase of three inmates, Alex A. Robertsou J. C. Schuckers and G. L. Maxwell, by unspecified buyers.
An oyster supper will be prepared for those who wish it every Friday night next door south of Local Hall 492. The district No Ashley creek school has been closed for two weeks due to diphtheria in the area.
Farmers wonder about snowfall as current weather mirrors an extended summer. D. H. Drinen, long-time bookkeeper at EW Davis & Co furniture, has left for Ohio to join government service. George Bennett returns from a trip through Wyoming and Montana and may depart again soon. Mia Bennett plans to spend the winter in Vernal.
Harmston reports from the Book Cliffs that about one hundred forty teams are grading the Gilsonte Company's road running from Crevasne, taking on a major inland project.
Maxwell, recently pardoned from the State penitentiary for aiding prison officials during a jailbreak, rode into Vernal on Thursday. He claims to hold several gilsonite claims in the county and intends to investigate them.
The States Harry Yarnell case, initially charged with assault with intent to murder, was dismissed on Monday afteroon when the county attorney moved. The dismissal followed Yarnell's arrest on a more serious charge of murder.
W. W. Ewing, superintendent at the Indian school on Uintah agency, visited town early this week to purchase milk cows for the agency herd. He reported about ninety pupils at White Rock school, with thirty eight in flourishing condition, and anticipated four stores to boost White Rocks, making the area lively.
William Dingman writes from Vernal that Lia settles well in Canada despite illness. He praises her new home and farm, notes a comfortable house, and suggests Utahns would flock abroad if opportunities there were real. He adds the Mormon church might need to issue orders to keep people in Utah.
Dr John Thornburg, brother of Major Thornburg of the Thornburg massacre fame, visits Vernal to discuss reclaiming several thousand acres of beach land on Whitearmer near Blair ranch. He proposes to irrigate with a turbine wheel and pumps and expresses interest in the Ashley valley and Jepnal, which he has heard of but visits for the first time.
A Poolesville Maryland resident praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting its pleasant maple syrup flavor from granulated leaf sugar and root extracts. He says he has used it for years with his children and observes no harmful after effects.
Auction of used household goods including a sewing machine table chair and other items offered by Mu Eva Aeuron after a price drop from 75 cents to a pound. Items described as second hand and cheap with sale in Chicago.
The institute held Tuesday drew nearly all county teachers and several trustees. Prof Merehall spoke in the forenoon on language and in the afternoon on technical grammar, topics well presented and beneficial to the assembled pedagogues. Mary Orser aided in securing his attendance.
Ad lists 33 styles of men and boys mitts and gloves from Gente to 1 dollar per pair. Chicago brands like Sronz noted in minimal terms.
The piece argues constipation comes from dehydration and criticizes harsh laxatives. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle, natural remedy and recommends a 25 cent bottle, noting availability from dealers in patent medicines.
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