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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
3
The main convention of eitiveng 19 is scheduled for October 18 and the Republican convention for October 17, both at the courthouse. Notices indicate two tickets must be chosen from top city candidates to ensure capable officials and heightened poll interest.
Authorities warn Uintah county merchants of cash transfers to mail order houses and credit requests from patrons. A Vernal merchant is allegedly asked to loan funds for mail order purchases, prompting calls for protective measures against such transactions.
A Western Union patron plans to sue if service does not improve. The claim alleges WUT agents took regular telegraph tolls and transmitted messages by mail. A telegram from Joseph Trickett of Pueblo dated October 2 reached Vernal October 5, missing the October 4 deadline. The Independence Township notice in this issue was due last week.
Notice states the Independence Townsite and Development Co. will sell all property per stockholders and board vote. Bids must be filed with secretary M. J. Noble of Pueblo Cole by 5 pm November 1207. Sale funds debts. smaller stockholders allege a scheme to squeeze them out and discuss injunction and receiver over mismanagement.
A Sunday visit to the Vernal Malling & Light power plant included a lunch by the ladies and a social hour at the camp near the gorge. Victor Cram celebrated a birthday with toasts by Pfleiderer, manager of Vernal Drug, as guests named include Misses Ashton, Newcomb, Preece, DeMoise, and others with Drs Garrett O'Donnell Christy and Mr Meagher.
A fragment lists multiple current prices including Banner Oats 35 cents, Loose Oats 5 cents, Raisins and Currants 12 1-3 cents, Evaporated Peaches 12 1-2 cents, Prunes 10 cents, Tomatoes four for $1, Corn 10 cents per can, Tobacco 45 cents per lb, oat packages 17 1-2 cents, Dried Apples 10 cents per lb, Corn meal 40 cents per bag, Baking Powder 35 cents, Lard 40 cents for 3 lb and 65 cents for 5 lb, Breakfast bacon and ham 17 1-2 cents, Salt Side 12 1-2 cents, Tea 20 cents, Overalls $1 to $1.15, Cloth and shoe sales, hardware at cost.
The notice states that the board of directors and creditors of the Independence Townsite Development Company will sell all company property, real and personal, to pay debts. Cash only bids accepted with a meeting to open bids at a stated time and place. The sale description lists lots in multiple blocks and long tract of real estate with detailed lot numbers and sections.
Notice announces an application for a United States patent by Grand Junction Cotorgde Ly in Lasack Nevada Utah for land described as Lot No 2 and a 150 acre tract in Vernal Uintah County. It lists boundaries starting at Corner NO EE and includes adjoining tracts with references to Asphaltum Company and Staukbard Gilaouite with publication in Vernal Utah.
Fragmented text references rents, properties, and officials including a state service or trust. Mentions Cole, Foye, and NOH in unclear context. Unable to determine clear event, date, or parties due to damaged OCR.
Notice for Publication includes actions by Lia frortrentol the Patert rd aul Office and references to bidders and claims. The document lists names such as Henry t Jbalt James and Deterson Wits, with dates in September and other scattered details.
Department of the Interior advertises a notice of intention to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No BE UL oS ninde Oert 8 1005. The claimant must prove residence and cultivation at the Wb Sky and 4 AW, Section 44, Township N HanweiW % M au before the Registrar Receiver at ath. 8 id and Once Sernal Utah on Wednesday November 20, 1207. Witnesses Henry & Hall James C Leternon bred Maurer of Kingden Utah and Henry Olsen of Whiterocks Yeob LH4KLES DeMoty Get blj-Nov 16 Register.
Notice is given that Robert L. Rhu oigton Utah filed a claim for homestead commutation proof. The hearing will occur before the Clerk and Receiver at Vernal Land Office, Vernal Utah, on a specified Thursday. The witnesses listed include Alakitta Charles Elite Jollett and James Medee, among others.
Notice of a land patent application by Standard Granite Asphaltum Company represented by E Tyzack for a 1200 chain tract between Utah and Colorado. The description includes boundary lines starting near section corners, with a surface ground width of 460 feet, in Uintah County Utah. The claim spans a portion of the Salt Lake region and is recorded in the Uintah County records. Adjoining claimant Standard Granite was Asphaltum Company is noted on the southeast end. Publication requested in Vernal Express for nine weeks. First publication Oct 11 1907.
The Dry Gulch Irrigation Company advertises a meeting of the Board of Directors and a delinquent stock assessment sale. Assessments of 64 cents per share apply to capital stock in various districts. unpaid shares by September 7 1907 will be sold at public auction on September 9 1907 at 2 PM in Roosevelt Utah. Secretary warns stockholders to pay before the sale.
Notice from the Office of the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Roosevelt Utah announces an assessment of 240 cents per share on all stock to fund South Ekork ditch work. Delinquent payments by Sept 2 1907 lead to public sale on Oct 13 1907 at Roosevelt office to cover costs. Delays extend 15 days per case per secretary approval.
The notice from Roosevelt Utah Ward El Pack IL Dept 23 postpones the action to the lath day of October 1907. It cites delinquency data and directs the secretary to record the postponement.
Notice dated October 10 1907 calls Vernal Utah citizens to a mass convention at the courthouse on Friday October 18 to nominate candidates for the next Vernal City municipal election. Officials to be elected include Mayor councilmen city marshal recorder treasurer and justice of the peace. All verified electors are urged to attend.
Editor Dan Willman and his wife with their babies have spent the week on the reservation and are expected home in a day or two.
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve as a one night remedy for chapped skin on hands or face and as unequaled for sore nipples burns and scalds sold by Vernal Drug Company.
A group of Miss Millie Winn TM friends hosted a surprise party last Tuesday night. The event featured music and games as the centerpiece of the gathering.
Notice to all indebted to the Frank and Walker farm formerly a grocery, now the Khagle Market, to call and settle accounts with Respectfully Frank & Walker.
A new Consolidated Lumber Company mill will be built on the west fork of Mosby Creek on Meaby Mountain, nine miles north of Wevis Rocks. Workers are advancing on a road to the mill site. A. J Johnston says timber in the area is plentiful and of good quality.
Notice warns that many coyote skins were received improperly skinned to claim bounty. It states required features: four attached paws, scalp with caracole, tail and bone in right front leg from body to knee joint, all must be attached.
The Vernal Milling and Light Company offers cash for clean wheat delivered to its mill located 1 to 2 miles north of Ashley Co-op. Manager Wm Simppoway signs the notice.
Samuel R Worley of Hixbury Virginia, a blacksmith for over fifty years, reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves his lame back and rheumatism. The Vernal Drug Company sells the balm.
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