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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
2
A dense column blends advice on happiness discipline economy and polite behavior with notes on Christian Science caution and domestic prudence. It mentions taxes manners schooling changes in staff and several personal anecdotes reflecting early 20th century social attitudes and concerns.
The city council decided to start work on an extended drain next week and to lay asphalt pavement where groundwork allows. The project aims to drain water from low areas, improve wells and gardens, and support future irrigation. Joseph McKee and R Collett will oversee construction with canal shareholders encouraged to join improvement efforts.
The Great Organ contest closed October 7 after July 1 voting. Winners include Misa Mary Samuels Vernal first prize 7860 votes for an organ. Mra Gotdle Oaka Maoser second prize 6740 votes. Misa Stella Nella Vernal third prize 5891 votes. Other prizes include Mra A M Walker Vernal 4971 votes, Mra Tred Jensen Handledt 1047 votes, and Mra Nancy Colton Maeser 875 votes for graphophone and records. Prizes are certificates to apply toward organs or related items. Judges were Harry M Wood John McAndrews L Colton and W F Mitchell.
Announcement from Vernal officials urges residents to attend a county courthouse meeting on October 8 at 7 o clock. The convention aims to decide against nominating a ticket, listing four candidate roles and terms.
Stan Ashton and Charley Shannvate bring two dozen registered Cottawold ewes to Uintah County, claiming the largest pure bred flock ever received in the area. Carter assisted as the sheep were examined and tied to Stan’s flock, highlighting a pioneer effort in the local sheep business.
Frank Boans trial opens in Justice ONeils court Gilnes ward with full evidence in before noon adjournment defense attorney Wilson moves to discharge the defendant claiming no case has been made New Fallroad plan involves Theodore Myton Roosevelt merchants seek Colton to Willow creek rail line over Vintiquin mountain promising year round service. Diehl and Mendenhall consider quarry spur operation if freight traffic improves the route to Willow creek mouth.
The Newton Orotheds acquire Uintah Harness in Vernal forming a larger operation. They install new boot and shoe making machinery powered by electric motors. The plan includes wide scale retail and repair work with a partition removal between shops. Consolidation occurs on the fifteenth of the month. Showalter may return to stock trading. Winn returns to the firm.
Georges A Slaugh came back Sunday evening from a mission in the Southern states where he spent time in Florida after an accident near departure. He was released by mission president Charles A Caills to return home, fell ill en route through Kansas, but is now improving and expected to recover fully.
Sherifeé Pope arrested W W Wimmer on a liquor charge in Dragon. The case was dismissed after the complainant admitted error, and Wimmer returned to work. County officers fulfilled duties, the court released him, and the county bore the mistake’s expense.
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