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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
3
Samuel Bennion Jr. left Saturday morning for his mission to the Central States. The notice states two days remain for legal voters to register on Tuesday October 16 and Tuesday October 20. All who did not vote in the general election must register.
R Jensen delivers a five pound turnip from the reservation showing the crop yields of the next claim. The root was raised with irrigation and no cultivation was applied.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ho Hardy departed last Wednesday for their reservation homestead. Joseph plans to be away about a week from their Uintah County home after visiting friends and relatives. The Uintah State Academy held its first ball of the season in the Secial Hall last Sunday, described as a grand success with attendees enjoying the event.
A blend of classifieds and notices from Vernal and Ashley Co op areas features hay and hides for sale, lumber and blankets pricing, lost items, and business postings. It includes a medical incident report about Mrs Amandy Roberta sustaining a scratch leading to blood poisoning while helping tear down a homestead on a reservation.
Charles S Carter Sr. left Thursday morning for a two year mission in the Southern States. He will serve in religious outreach and return period is not specified. Family and church members wish him well on his journey.
Mrs H G Hullinger has somewhat recovered from a severe illness of several months duration.
Dr. Garrett O'Donnell removed two bone fragments from Workman's wound and doctors expect a quicker recovery as he improves gradually.
Andrew Roberts brought in well matured corn from the reservation. The crop was raised without irrigation, proving that corn can be grown in the promised land.
Clarence Belcher assistant postmaster traveled to Vernal with his wife who had been visiting her mother in Payson for several months. they arrived last Tuesday.
Ferra Young moved through the valley last Saturday with a flock. He traveled from Diamond mountain toward Dragon and plans to ship the sheep to the Omaha market.
After a fifteen minute disturbance on Tuesday night, Lou Treestone reportedly intervened to resolve the commotion involving lia pans and cow bells, restoring order among the participants and onlookers.
J T Holdaway secures contract to build a residence for Mr Webb. McCarrell to assist in construction duties at the site.
Mrs. 11. B. Neff returned from Colorado Springs Thursday night. Mr. Neff and his mother left this morning to join the mining deal in Colorado and will visit Kansas City before returning.
Mrs William E Templeton sister of Joseph I Hardy visited Vernal for a week and had not seen her brother for over four years. She departed for her home in Maybel Routt county Colorado last Tuesday morning.
Ed Samuels sold about 6,000 head including spring lambs and ewes for 375 dollars each to J. 11, Leantond, who will winter them locally and run near Colton. HH Burton sold just over 2,000 head to Whelan of Brown's Park for 350 dollars per head.
The family announces the advent of a sixth son, a 12 pounder, named Theodore Roosevelt Harmaton in honor of two new towns on the reservation. The note adds a playful disappointment that he is not the president’s namesake.
Fred Nichols former manager of the Coltharp business in Rangely left for Ely Nevada after visiting family here. He will run a large general merchandise establishment opening at Ely by the Coltharps and expects the town to become a major western mining camp. The Meeker Herald extends congratulations and best wishes.
A Missouri letter expresses support for Mark Batty, the Democratic nominee for sheriff, praising his sterling character, honesty, and ability. The author notes political discussions have been quiet, but favors Batty and urges voters to elect him for full public satisfaction.
They make you feel good the pleasant purgative effect experienced by all who use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and the healthy condition of body and mind they create. Price 25 cents. Sample free at Walter Lloyds drug store.
Mrs. Byron C. Colton returned from Provo Wednesday. Fred Bingham married in the Provo temple to Miss Sarah Bartlett of Vernal. The Maeser Athletic Club was organized on Saturday October 6th with Thomas Murray as president Wallace Oaks as secretary and treasurer and A V Watkins as manager. The club aims to promote basketball track and field athletics and baseball and has secured the Maeser amusement hall for basketball. Two practices have been held this week and a game is being arranged for November 6 against Uintah Stake Academy.
Jensen Jottings notes improving dirt quality and strong prospect ahead at Green River mines. The sympathetic egg story continues from the Express with a historic egg example and a light aside about a sky machine waking workers. Mrs. Alfred Meeks welcomed a birth as part of local notes.
Oct. 3 birth of a baby boy but the infant died Oct. 10. Dr. Garrett O'Donnell visited Jensen to instruct on disinfecting houses where typhoid fever has appeared. Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Larsen are ill, Clyde Doren is improving, and mutual work begins Oct. 14 in this ward.
Notice to stockholders of the Ashley Upper Irrigation Co. at Vernal Utah a one dollar per share assessment on capital stock payable to Treasurer M M Batty or Ashley Co-Op grain at cash price. Unpaid assessments become delinquent after Oct 27 1906 and will be advertised Nov 3 1906. stock may be sold Nov 23 1906 at 1 PM at county courthouse to cover amounts due plus advertising and sale costs. By order of the Board Heber Timothy secretary.
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