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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
8
Mrs Jonnie Freestone has gone to Salt Lake for an extended visit with friends as a local item notes her absence and a comment from Mickie about sending printing to another town.
The Uintah Railway started weekly service between Watson and Mack on October 1st. The line operates to connect regional points and provide transportation for passengers and freight. Authorities stated schedule follows a steady weekly pattern and integration with nearby routes is planned.
Uintah county faces a tax reduction of 526.72 compared to 1920 while Ver nal city tax cuts are noted as 2 allie. The report highlights overall lower tax burdens for the period, indicating fiscal relief for residents in Uintah and neighboring jurisdictions.
Misg Elyn Young daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Young of Moffat married J B Selby of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake on September 16.
Mr and Mrs Enos Bennion left for Salt Lake City to attend a conference and the fair. Mr Bennion will also handle a number of business matters during the trip.
A tribute to a man who openly admits others are smarter, reaching a point where blending knowledge and wisdom comes easily and naturally.
J A Billa of Meeker Colorado sends a note with a $2.60 check as a subscription payment and a homey greeting to the newspaper.
B and A E Scace appeared as voluntary bankrupts before J T McConnell referee in bankruptcy and a trustee has been appointed. A meeting of their creditors will be held soon.
Miss Josephine Bowthorpe former stenographer at the US Land Office and deputy county recorder came back Wednesday of last week from Craig Colorado where she had been visiting her sister.
Many Indians from Reservation points attended Uin tah county fair during the week. Their stolid appearance and bright colors attracted a great crowd at the fair.
Ed Samuels departed Sunday for a half lake city retreat where he plans to be away for an uncertain time. He serves as president of the Uintah County Fair association and has played a key role in making this year’s fair a notable success.
Elmer Eaton son of Mrs Elmer BG Eaton and Miss Theresa Allred daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Altred were married on Wednesday September 26. President A G Goodrich performed the ceremony.
Governor Charles R Mabey designates October 9 as Fire Prevention Day and urges citizens to participate. He appeals to churches and schools to read and aid in a campaign of fire prevention and education.
Mrs Owen Johnston, teaching at Randlett, left briefly as Mr Johnston returned from a Sunday visit to repair a motor cycle mishap at a hilltop. In the short absence, someone stole his spot. Verna assisted with repairs and they returned promptly.
Co B Bartlett reports from his son George in the North Western States mission that he is much improved after pneumonia and will be transferred to a town for winter work. Many friends will be glad at his early recovery.
A A Brigman and wife returned Friday from California where they visited in Lodi with Mr. and Mrs E C Keeney formerly of Vernal. They also met Brigman’s mother in Redding. He notes the coast is quiet except in fruit districts and praises Vernal as a good place to be during these times.
The article notes improved street upkeep with fewer weeds and more flowers along sidewalks this fall. It highlights striking blue moon flowers at the home of Attorney and Dr. O'Donnell and praises the morning display as marvelous. It urges planning flower gardens for next year with a hopeful Vernal slogan.
Walter Barnes of the Vernal Auto company and his wife left Tuesday to attend the state fair.
Alee Cooper, manager of Vernal Drug, and his wife are Salt Lake visitors during the fair. The daughter of Fred Overman, the Jonaen mall contractor, had her nails removed Saturday.
Attorney Thomas W O'Donnell returned Monday from Salt Lake where he had been on legal business.
Bishop T J Caldwall of Jansen traveled through Vernal en route to Salt Lake City for conference and fair events.
County Attorney Charles DeMoisy travels to Salt Lake City to retrieve Mrs DeMolay who has been visiting there. Councilmen John N. Davis and Wilbur Sowards also go to attend the general conference and the fall session in Salt Lake City.
Joseph Cook relocates his family from Dry Fork into the residence recently vacated by Archis Lewis. The move shifts neighborhood occupancy as residents adjust to the new household.
The Wild West show and visitors spent about a week in Vernal for the Uintah county fair. Attendees included General manager flood and wives from Mack Colorado Homer Ford and wife Halnbow Mr and Mrs Morae of Mack and W A Banks with L Jacobson of Watson. Multiple locals and guests from Watson, Dragon, Roosevelt and Mack attended and praised the exhibits and Vernal’s hospitality. An Andrew of the Uintah Railway is in Vernal to inspect telegraph and telephone lines.
Royal Bates comes back from Bast Lake city to enroll at Watah academy. He worked at the Rangely off-flodg this summer and will start the new term as a student.
Monday evening the Bachelor Girls club met at Mrs S M Logan's home. Members answered roll with Lowell quotes. Migg Louise Jorgenson led a lesson on Lincoln His Life and Accompaniments. Decorations and refreshments matched the subject. Clarence Ashton of Ashton Mercantile Roosvelt? Roosvelt likely Boise? left for Los Angeles on business. Stanley Ashton and wife departed for Salt Lake City to visit the fair and handle business matters.
Bishop Fuller Remington secured a marriage license to wed Edith Leona Hadlock, daughter of E. C Hadlock. The couple plan a Salt Lake Temple wedding after his selection as bishop of Naples ward in the Uintah Stake presidency.
LeRoy Wahlquist arrived from Myton on Monday to enroll at Uintah Academy this year and has been elected president of the student body, signaling strong leadership for the campus.
Glen Dutch Miller and his wife arrived from Helper to the fair with their baby girl. The infant is named as a daughter of Mrs George Fisher.
A fragment notes a manager of the Consolidated Wagon acting for Roosevelt spends half his time in Vernal overseeing collections at the Vernal branch.
Mr and Mrs Joseph P Hacking and their son Rulon departed for Salt Lake City for the faith and conference with Rulon soon to leave for a mission to the Northern states.
Miss Fay Siddoway returned from California where she had been visiting since the first of June and will resume work at the Uintah School District office on Wednesday of last week.
Miss Nettle Calton and Leonard Perry secretly wed after Calton failed to report to Ashley Co-op. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Colton of Maeser and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs S D Colton of Vernal. Mr Perry is son of Mr and Mrs Geo W Perry. The ceremony occurred in Duchesne and is met with warm wishes from the community.
The Uintah academy faculty will furnish the program to be held at the Tabernacle on October 21. Details will be published later.
Wiley and Collett brothers from Lone Tree Wyoming greet friends at the fair as they showcase about 40 head of registered Hereford cattle from their farm.
On Saturday the last three men riding bucking horses were thrown. In each instance one of the riders kinked his neck severely and Viha was under the care of a doctor for treatment.
Joe Stanton, manager of the Craig Vernal Transportation Company, arrived in Verna Thursday evening. He will stay several days and expects to sign multiple contracts for the purchase of seed.
Phillip Stringham Sr and wife travel to Salt Lake City for a family reunion during their visit. Ac companying them are Mrs Jennié Freestone and Mrs George Thorne.
A special meeting at the Vernal Commercial Club discussed road work issues. The government plans to spend 66,000 dollars to surface the new road work done this spring.
Irvin Richens, who has spent eighteen months working in the mines at Ouray Colorado and other locations, has returned home for the weekend. He plans to resume mining duties as soon as the mines reopen.
Fred Drullard recovered John T. Bullock’s missing watch about two weeks after it was dropped, likely carried on a car running board. Drullard mailed the watch to Bullock after seeing related ads in the Express.
The second, third and fourth grades from Naples School visited the Express printing plant Thursday afternoon under teachers Miseeg Stella and Hannah Richards. In Vernal they toured the Vernal Roller Mills to see flour production and visited the Vernal Auto Company garage.
Friday night patrons enjoyed a double header at the Vogue Theatre as The County Fair was held over from Thursday and shown with the regular Friday play. A large crowd appreciated the managements generosity.
County records show Charley A Hatch paid bounties in September for 146 coyotes 60 bobcats two bears and one wolf GW McClure delivered two bears on September 15 for 60 dollars Don F Hill killed a young wolf to trap the mother wolf and received 62 dollars 60 cents for the pelt The month’s total bounty payments reached 760 506 dollars.
Visit L H Woodard invites customers to the new Victor demonstration room to hear the latest records and phonograph releases. The ad promotes a showroom experience and new catalog highlights.
A baby boy was born to Mrs Albert Dean on October 6, marking a joyful addition to the family. The birth details include the parents and date, with no further circumstances disclosed.
Judge Elias Hansen at the September term appointed William H Siddoway Herbert Tyszack and EF A Manker as an inheritance tax committee for Utah county to serve one year The W F McConkie and Mary McCarroll estates are to be appraised right away.
An estimated 100000 damage hit Elsinore in Sevier county from a Saturday morning quake. The strongest shock was at 730 am, followed by 13 aftershocks, the last at 8 am. No injuries but several narrow escapes were reported.
President Louisa Bergensen presided at the Women's Auxiliary meeting drawing a large crowd. Plans for future activities were discussed, with a special meeting called for next week to finalize events and aim for larger attendance.
The S H Woodard Company announces a fine new stock of Victore Vietro fans and records. Call and hear them to preview the collection and prices.
A guide notes the plain black satin skirt as a versatile core piece for dress and semi-dress outfits. Described is a satin skirt trimmed with a long row of small satin buttons and loops, suggested to help the average woman face winter with a mind at rest.
Saturday a marriage license was issued to Ernest Herbert Bell son of John T Bell and Miss Emmi M Tillie Johnson daughter of Mrs Emma Johnson. The contracting parties are popular young people of Glines raised there since birth. They left Sunday with Joseph McKee for Salt Lake City where they will be married in the Salt Lake Temple. Mr Bell saw service overseas during the World War with Germany.
Mrs Del Colton Sr and her daughter Mrs LaMar Samuels hosted the Thalia club last Tuesday at Colton residence. The first meeting of the club year was well attended. Mesdames Colton and Samuels gave a delightful party and served an elaborate lunch. The rooms were decorated with fall flowers. Everyone enjoyed the opening gathering.
Cheap cattle and hay draw buyers from Colorado and beyond to Ashley valley and Uintah Basin. Cattle hit low levels with an upward trend expected, and some stock may be fed elsewhere. The article notes possible financial rewards for growers who hold and feed their stock.
State of Utah Uintah County Moffat precinct stray pen sale scheduled for October 11 at 12 noon. Items include a brown two year old filly branded TJ and quarter circle with left stem, and a red two year old heifer branded ZK left hip, both tied to damages of 100 and 2300 dollars respectively. Taken up by B F Miles to secure damages on his ranch. Dated September 24, 1921. Joseph A. Arnold pound keeper.
A Saturday ball game between Vernal and the Indians ended in a 6 to 6 tie. Vernal led with all scoring in the first four innings, while the Indians, backed by Colorado visitors, failed to break the deadlock. Officials reported clean play with no disputed calls and both sides showed strong performance, earning commendation for the effort.
Paramount drama The Passionate Pilgrim shown at the Vogue theatre tonight hailed as one of Cosmopolitan’s best. Directed by Roberto Vignola with Alfred Liquori as cinematographer, cast includes Matt Moore Rubye de Remer Claire Whitney Julia Swayne Gordon Frankie Mann Mary Newcomb and others. New Victory Machines and records available at L H Woodard Co.
Mr and Mrs GCL Knight and family moved back to Rand lett. W T Rice M Mabel Johnston and Agnes Tucker attended Vernal fair last Friday. Milton Hersey, son of Rev Hersey of Vernal, visited friends here. George Dudley visited Rand lett Sunday. Frank Brennan traveled to Vernal on Wednesday. School dismissed Friday to allow attendance. Those who went called the Vernal fair the best they had ever attended.
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