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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
3
Forty acres of productive farmland two and a half miles west of Vernal with good water available. Also seventy bee colonies in good condition. Inquiries available from John Glines at Vernal Meat Market, Vernal, Utah.
Readers praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing colds and grip effectually and permanently and preventing pneumonia complications. It treats croup Whooping cough and is safe for babies and adults, containing no opium. The medicine is favored worldwide and widely sold by patent medicine dealers.
Willian Carroll of Glines ward departs for Canada next Monday. J McDonald of Ft Duchesne wed Miss Lilie Vernon on Tuesday. A ball at Burton's Hall is planned for October 8 as society notices and musical entertainment advertise a lively local scene.
For sale items offered in Margarett Murs ray's Mull ward trade scene with a note to go to Bullock's of boota for the big bale at actual cost.
The notice advertises winter supplies at actual cost during the closing out sale at Bullock's.
Harden Vernion visited Duchesne and the Uintah agency this week. S P Barron of the American Asphalt Association is planned to visit Vernal in a few days. Before Wilson serves as Justice of the Peace for Vernal City, he will pursue a man named Cappy on his trail.
A line to a buggy harness is missing and should be returned to Ashley Coop or Mrs Ward E Pack. Please contact the owners to reclaim.
William W. Peay mourns the death of his three year old daughter who died Tuesday night from a spinal disease.
J. Glines announces sale of farm and market interest as he plans to move to Canada. The city council met in special session Thursday night to prepare for the upcoming city election. October weather outlook predicts stormy month with continued rain and snow.
Mr Batton and family from Steamboat Springs settle in Vernal to start a new home. Lon Black began walking again Wednesday after illness, with medical approval. Stock cattle and sheep show dull markets this fall, with sheep sometimes selling for 2 per head.
Mae Asenata Cuapwick appears in a brief rental notice listing an eight room brick house for rent at eight dollars per month with a gale range and extension table referenced.
Yarnell's saloon stayed shut Thursday and Friday after Mayor Ashton declined to sign the license for the next quarter until the city council acts on the issue.
William O'Neil and Joseph Timothy returned Monday from their trip to Ogden as delegates to the irrigation congress.
Jerome Merrill showcased apples grown on his Dry Fork farm this year. He notes Dry York grows about 1500 feet higher than Vernal yet yields fruit of equal quality and appeal.
If troubled with a weak digestion try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets they will do you good. Forware by all dealers in patent medicine.
Ongoing soaking rains hinder grain harvest and the second lucera cutting, with about 16 fields remaining to be reaped. Farmers face delays in collecting mature crops as rainfall persists.
The forecast predicts a wet spell this week with soaking rains. The weather man anticipates rainfall around September 16 and again near the month’s end, signaling a pattern of extended wet weather.
Local agent invites orders for knit clothing for men women and children. Hose union suits garments vests shirts offered. Located one block north of Ashley Co op. Miss Laura BanTuo.ouew.
Ed Sims gave an exhibition with his picture machine Saturday night at the Opera House. He also showed in Ft Duchesne and White Rocks earlier in the week, featuring a batch of new moving pictures said to be very good.
Negotiations are under way for the sale of a group of copper claims in the Red Creek country with Vernal parties showing interest. If the deal closes, several local mining men stand to gain a few dollars.
Tuesday County Treasurer Davis collected from school district No 8 the first money under the new law. Each district must pay into the county treasury half of one per cent of all money collected for them by the county, their portion of the treasurer and assessor salaries.
Reports from Canada say the Yornal are thriving and a fever doctors fear may spread among our people. Indications point to another large emigration to the northern country this fall and next spring.
With no word from the franchise holders, the matter may lapse by limitation. If so, local residents who wish to proceed may propose a plan to install an electric light plant without outside assistance.
H C Monson and his three sons from Steamboat Springs Colorado traveling to California report a party of surveyors camping on Bear River above Cross Mountain canyon. Locals expect the Moffat road to choose a Bear River canyon route to shorten distance rather than go around Blue Mountain to the south.
Frank M. Young and wife Jeff received notice on Tuesday regarding their missionary field in the Samoan Islands. A.T. Young provided transportation to Salt Lake and accompanied them.
John Hyde visits Vernal this week to sell property after a summer in Magrath Canada. He lists 18 stock on the country and depicts land adjoining Vincelette Jamer and Frye.
Vernal begins to resemble a metropolitan city as two gaps on Main street are closed. With two banks now in operation, residents see another step forward in progress and development.
Eos Bannion arrived back from Omaha with a shipment of mutton sheep. He reports good sales at the market with top muttons selling from 325 to 376 dollars per hundred, and says the road is lined with sheep ready for shipment.
TT B Wilder from the Dyer mine reports ore in sight nearly cleared with bins well filled. A fall run at the smelter may be postponed until next fall. Prospect work with four or five men will continue through the winter.
An accident to the electric light plant shut the Gilson Asphaltum Company's Duchesne mine during the early week. Extras from Salt Lake City were awaited to repair damages. More than twenty four and six horse teams camped nearby waited for loading opportunities around the site.
A Fort Duchesne soldier relayed news of a shooting in Brown's Park during a horses theft incident two weeks earlier. Lieutenant Hodge and his detail allegedly recovered the horses from thieves and a fight left one man wounded. Charley Crouse is linked to the shooting, with Sheriff Preece having visited the Park but not clarified involvement.
Charley Gosha of Colorado eyes a seat as City Justice in Vernal City, aiming to secure a post at the upcoming convention. John KR Wilson also mentioned as a contender in the contest.
The notice states that everything must be at Bullock's within twenty days and identifies T. Holdaway as a candidate for city marshal alongside other contenders. The wording indicates an official election or filing deadline and a list of candidates.
Monday morning Mr Mary Orser began his journey to Salt Lake City to attend the state convention of teachers. The trip signals participation in statewide education discussions and professional meetings.
Music instruction will be offered at family residences in West Vernal by Misa Gertrude Cook. Ben Bullock, a Provo resident and brother of J HK Bullock, is visiting Vernal and working temporarily behind the counter at the Bullock store.
A new building begins to show up handsomely as finishing touches are applied, highlighting the progress and expected impact on the area.
Returning delegates from the irrigation congress report Utah county fruit as the cleanest in the entire Utah exhibit. The remark highlights perceived quality and cleanliness among regional entries.
The Parriette mine has been prong up its ore for several weeks and ships only what's consumed at the eastern factory run by the property owners.
Frank Beers and wife arrived from Pleasant Grove to oversee business in the area. Mrs Beers will stay a few weeks in the millinery shop. R O Camp returned from Salt Lake Wednesday with Mrs Camp and the children remaining in the capital where the daughter will attend the university this winter.
McCarrel seeks to hold a way in the woods to challenge Golightly while Haws is beaten. Sheriff Preece with his daughter Nellia and Miss Baben visit Brown's Park. Miss Baben stays with her ailing aunt Mrs Mary Crouse. Blackhawk War Veterans enroll new members at the courthouse. 5.8 Jones and John Pope head to the hills. Rumor cites a potential deal on sand asphaltum ground near the valley.
A six hour delay occurred Thursday after a breakdown and flood in Gate canyon Wednesday night. Onboard 8.P. Trim and Mr. Mattie Singleton described a harrowing night as the stage was stranded amid rising waters and a rock wall. Floods forced passengers and driver to seek shelter on boulders until a replacement team arrived, reaching Wells at eight o clock Thursday morning for supper.
J W Olsen pound keeper of Naples Precinct offers for sale at public auction a black horse with HT on right shoulder JIT on right thigh and JE on left thigh to recover $1 damages caused to the animal on September 27 1902. Sale set for October 1903 at 0 a m at Olsen’s corral in Uintah County Utah.
At a meeting in Vereal Utah on September 16 1903 the Ashley Upper Irrigation Company levied an assessment of per share on capital stock Two hundred twenty four shares are due with 150 in cash to Treasurer George Searle and 60 in labor Each unpaid assessment after October 10 1903 will become delinquent and be advertised October 21 1903 Work mainly shovel and willow cutting starts October 5 1903 Dated Vernal Utah September 16 1903 J Carowert Secretary
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