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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

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Indians to Visit Washington Face Funding Setback

The Salt Lake Herald reports four Indian chiefs planned to travel with Captain Beck to Washington to discuss land allotment, but the interior department claims no funds for the trip. Officials warn delays could spark trouble, urge troop increases, and note costs of transport versus a potential large Indian war.

Fort Duchesne Utah Washington Herald Beck Interior Department War Department Salt Lake Herald

Masa Convention Nominates Citizens Ticket In Vernal

Nonpartisan gathering at the Social Hall adjourned then to Tuesday evening to tally mayoral and council nominations. Ballots list S P Dillman for mayor and E W Davis K R Collet Warden Ben Nion J W McCaslin Snel Len Johnson for council, John Blank Inship for treasurer, S L Colton for recorder, Would Be Pack for city justice, John Pope for city marshal. The Citizens Ticket, led by Pine Tree emblem, seeks approval and may be elected unless a rival party forms.

S. P. Dillman E. W. Davis Collet Bennion J. W. McCaslin Snellen Johnson John B. Blankinship Colton City Justico Ponca PACK John Pope Pha

Notice of Cattle Herding at Wy Corrall

The cattle owners are notified their cattle in any herd must be called to the corral this Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th. If not claimed the cattle will cost 6 cents per day for herding by Jorg Hanren.

Jorg Hanren

Letter from Judge Dussabeery on Ashley Valley water case

A letter from Judge W N Dassenberry discusses early settlement of the DeFrisze water rights dispute in Ashley Valley Utah and urges amicable terms, noting court time and possible November term outcomes. The piece also covers local news from Price Advocate with updates on residents' travel, mining interests, irrigation progress, and the Victoria copper mine prospects near Ashley valley.

Dussabeery Provo City Utah Peter Hansen B S. Quilet DeFrisze Colton Et al Ashley Valley Youra &c W. N. Dassenberry Rube Collett Vernal Mr. Collett D. Colton & Company Mathis Hotel Collett Canala Victoria Atata Hea Umtah

Pleasant Party at Mr Carter's Merrill Ward Home

Yesterday evening Mr and Mrs Charley Carter hosted a gather­ing in Merrill ward for a small circle of friends. Sheriff William Preece and daughter Idea helped with transport. Guests included Mr and Mrs G I Adams Peter Hanson J T McConnell and others. Music sang danced and a fine collation followed a lively social hour despite a windy rainstorm outside.

Charley Carter Merrill Ward Wm. Preece Sherff

Evening guests thank local musicians for delightful event

After the storm guests departed content with the evening. They expressed thanks to Prof. Giles, Mosars Hancon, Adams, and Fowler for the music shaping the enjoyable night.

Prof. Giles Mosars Hancon, Adams and Fowler

Picnic Mystery Dramatized by Cadets and Peddlers

A school picnic storyline features two disguises as an old man and old woman who return as peddlers to provoke laughter. A policeman tracks the uproar while cadets sing and schoolgirls share baskets, with captains and named characters among the playful cast.

Florence Charley Gertie Bessie Ralph Fred Cadet

Uintah County Teachers Meet at Central School

Uintah County teachers held a regular session at the Central School House on Sat Oct 25 1897. Topics included drawing organization arithmetic for beginners reading methods and school register explanations. Despite bad weather attendance remained good and interest in education was high.

Vernal School J. E Morton Arith Frank Orser Winnie Smith Jos P, Bischoff R. L. Woodward Uintah County Central School N. G. Sowards R. L Woodward B. H. Doty Sadie Hardway

Winter Opening Invites at Augusta Town Shop

Mrs. Jose Furnit announces a winter opening next Wednesday inviting friends and patrons to sample the stock of fall and winter millinery. Event promises new selections and cordial reception.

Joserurnit Augubton

Notice to stockmen on Brown's Park field trespass

Notice warns all stockmen and passersby that anyone driving horses or cattle through Brown's Park near John Jarvie's ferry will be prosecuted for trespass. Signed J M Toher.

Brown's Park John Jarvie J M

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