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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
2
In Urntah county the Republican convention at Price Monday pits B B McDonald as the strongest senate candidate with wide district ties, while Senator Bennion counters with a solid record and popularity. The race is expected to be close.
Senator Arthur Brown faces a public marital clash as his wife has him and a former secretary of the state republican central committee arrested for adultery. Brown, a prominent lawyer and former high official, seeks a divorce while condemning his wife’s role in the turmoil.
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs Joseph McKee at age 40. She collapsed while seated at home, later dying from a ruptured blood vessel and clot in Vernal. Survived by husband Joseph McKee and six children. Funeral held at Vernal Wild House with Bishop Billings and others delivering prayers.
The Democratic county convention in the Opera House with 78 delegates elected a full slate for four and two year terms. James Johnson won the state legislature seat on the third ballot. Tyzack secured the assessor post. Davis and Holdaway were chosen for treasurer and recorder respectively amid factional tensions. Republican convention nominated Colton for state representative and named a separate slate of county officers.
Mrs. Tlorenca Nielson died suddenly on Saturday September 27 after a heart attack at home. Her infant daughter Fioratee, born to John and Lina Allred and married to J T Nielson about a year ago, was mourned alongside the loss. Funeral services were held at the wardhouse and interment followed in Naples cemetery.
The Academy reports strong attendance and energetic student body focused on development. Class leaders are named including George Mitchell as President of the first year high school era and Nellie Preece as President of the spring graduating class.
City Council met in regular session with Mayor Browne and four councilors present. The council approved the bound of Isaac Barton and approved and filed ABiot Dr Buachtel for professional services as quarantine officer and for virus points for vaccinating schoolchildren. Several bills were discussed or referred: G. F. Fredrickson for blacksmithing at $150, Vernal Drug Company for $1690, Vernal Express for $380, Meadows & Trim for $140. Items were referred back for itemization or investigation as needed.
A local advert invites buyers to purchase winter blooming plants at a clear sale starting October 20. The note urges interested residents to visit and choose from a variety of plant types available.
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