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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
4
Vernal Express lists subscriptions and post office notes, with items on clothing, shoes, and millinery at the Chicago Store. It notes local hunts, sales, a ball under M and Y L MAI A, and various townspeople visiting Vernal for winter, plus shop announcements and a meat market ad.
Local shoppers are invited to the Biigain Store for fall and winter wraps with a large selection of caper and cisaks offered at cost. Recent news include a recovery of a hospitalized child after medical care and community fundraisers such as a ball to aid Harry Issber, while political events and local incidents fill community pages.
Auction sale notices list Captain MW Parker property including a Mason Bamba piano and household items. The sale is set for Saturday October 16 at ten o’clock and promises furniture carpets pictures chairs tables and kitchenware all in good condition.
A benefit ball for John Bell who recently buried his wife and left behind several young children will be held Monday October 11 at the Vernal Opera House. Tickets are a half dollar and attendees are urged to turn out or send in contributions.
Notice from Vernal October 3 1893 states watermaster bill due 19 60c per share with immediate settlement urged. Delinquent cash assessment of seventy five cents per share payable to Treasurer at Morril Ward. James Shaffer Treasurer and Secretary Pro Tem. Also notice of death of Leila McEwan fourteen daughter of Wm McEwan Mull Ward with funeral details and community sympathy.
Uintah County Democrats convene at Local Hall on October 1 appoint delegates to form credentials permanent organization and order of business committees. They reaffirm Jeffersonian Jacksonian principles supporting free silver at 16 to 1 and oppose gold standard, criticize war department incompetence, and praise the end of the Spanish American War.
A convention at Dry Fork endorses national leaders and pledges state aid for Uintah County. Balloting names Wm ONeil as representative and Joseph McKee as county commissioner. Tyzack wins sheriff. McCarrel and other officers nominated by acclamation. results reflect a lively party gathering with broad pledges and affirmations.
Advertisement for a large biographical book titled ANTED-AGONIS FOR GLADSTONE HIS Life and Public Servants by Thos W Handford claiming a 600 page deluxe edition with 100 rare engravings. priced at 150 dollars with 60 percent credit and freight charges, shipping from Chicago Dearborn Street.
An 1897 diary excerpt describes a river trip through the Grand Canyon with repeated rapids and peril. The author details portages and near-drownings, then shifts to commentary on stage actor Edwin Booth and a dispute over theater posters and billing.
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