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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
3
Lewis Ward advertised painting and specialty work. Beggy painting offers. 6,000 feet of lumber for sale or trade. Mentions Ingine of William Carroll and Ghines Ward. Dyer mine notes five degrees above zero this week.
The thermometer fell to thirteen degrees above zero Wednesday night marking the season’s coldest spell so far. The sharp chill prompted residents to bundle up and seek help from warm shelters as forecasts call for continued frigid conditions.
Hay demand rises in the valley with nearly all Ince lots sold. Current price holds at five dollars per ton as buyers report strong receipts.
A fine residence lot on Third West street in Fox is offered with good location and water right. Inquiries for price and further information are to be made at this office.
Barbed wire costs are expected to increase starting January 1 as consumers are urged to secure next year's supply now to save with Mmoucy Geo A Lowe Co.
Dartlett Bros and Merkley began marketing honey to points at a rate of five to six certificates per pound, aiming to realize profits from the sale.
Cha res Crouse reports water will be turned in the Brown's Park canal within days up to the bridge as the work nears completion.
John Pope and Lorenzo Hateh traveled to Whitenet during the week to pursue gilsonite property involved in negotiations for sala.
Geo A. Lowe Co advertises a steady stock of wire items including baling wire fence wire barbed wire bale tins and country netting with prices kept within reach for customers seeking affordable fencing supplies.
Lou McCarrell concluded to get into the swim and has purchased the house and lot formerly owned by Mire Lizzie Beatty for $500 and will move into town.
The Vernal market shows unusually scarce wheat and rising prices. Observers predict flour will be imported from outside points before the next harvest to meet strong demand.
Charles Crouse and Pete Neilson said there is no feed on the winter range near Brown's Park and the outlook for stockmen is bleak. They warned of possible losses before game or gruse returns, noting scarce days in the Park.
The Monday performance of the operetta Chilperic drew praise for its first class rendition and the cast's growing talent. Attendance was robust and the affair appears financially successful. a well attended matinee for children followed.
Uncle Jerry Murray reports steady progress from the wood camp and expects his contract to be finished with all timber in by December. This year his deal calls for 600 cards of Fellow pine at $8 delivered to the Post, and he has nearly completed his apple contract with about 100 bushels left. He also supplied 600 bushels to Whiterocks alone.
A brief note indicates a few reliable Peter Schnettler wagons remain and an offer to demonstrate their points of excellence at the location on Gro A in Lows Co.
The White River Dam and Canal Company is formed to reclaim 8000 acres along Waite river. Capital stock is 2000 shares at par 31. The office bearers are A J Johnston president John Glenn William Siddaway I T Holdaway and John Augua directors. John Glenn secretary William Siddaway treasurer. Annual meetings held on the first Monday in February each year.
The Ashley Central Irrigation Company schedules its annual stockholders meeting at the Opera House on Monday, with other local notes including new ferries planned, store promotions, licenses issued, and various town developments from Geo A Lowe Co to the valley. Read mentions of arrests, road work, and area business activity.
Friends circulate a subscription list to cover expenses for a trip to Glenwood Springs seeking relief from rheumatism. A dance will be held at the Social Hall Monday night with proceeds for the same purpose.
Marcellus Pope, visiting town Saturday, discusses an oil firm’s Book Cliff operation. He says a well drilled to 700 feet is temporarily suspended due to a stuck drill but will resume once conditions improve. He remains optimistic about finding oil in the region.
Geo, A Love Co will close out their remaining buggies with surprising prices. Call before it is too late for limited stock and deals.
Alsin Hodson of Mill Ward was jailed Saturday by Sheriff Preece on a liquor sale to Indians charge. The agent at White Rocks reported the US attorney would not prosecute on uncertain Indian testimony and Hodson was released for lack of evidence. Witness Ned was detained overnight and later freed.
County fruit growers report trees entering winter in splendid shape. With mild conditions and few spring frosts expected, a good fruit harvest seems likely. Disheartened plans from previous years are giving way to renewed planting and optimism among orchardists.
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