Town Seeks Coal To Restore Electric Lights
Residents warn their town has lacked coal for over a week causing power outages and leaving electric lights in short supply. local officials urge suppliers to deliver fuel to restore service quickly.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
3
Local news depth exceeds state weekly claims
The article argues the Ex press prints extensive local news, more than any country weekly in the state. It invites readers to visit the office, review the weekly exchanges, and notes space limits prevent printing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
State versus Minnie Thomasa acquitted on defamation charge
Justice J Wilson heard the case Monday. Mrs Gertrude Rieb testified accusing Minnie Thomasa of defamation of character. Attorney T L Mitchel and County Attorney O'Donnell led the prosecution while John Pope defended Thomasa. Hearing was closed to the public in the courthouse commissioners’ room. The defendant was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Thomasa
J. Wilson
Gertrude Rieb
T. L Mitchel
O'Donnell
John Pope
Court House
Coal man George Gray in assault and battery case
Alf Powell swore out a warrant before Justice Wilson charging Geo. Gray the coal man with assault and battery after a dispute at Gray's coal mine. Powell claimed he was struck and Gray was arrested. Mrs Gray and William Gray were later implicated. Hearing set for Monday at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Powell
Wilson
South Ashley
Geo. Gray
Gray
Powell
Uncle Sam
McConkie
Estray notice in Naples precinct Utah 1908
State of Utah Ulots county Naples precinct notices an estray animal in possession of J I Wilson pound keeper. A black cow branded Q on right hip left ribs white face on left ribs is to be sold at public auction October 22 1903 at 9 am to recover $1 damages for her presence on B I Wilson premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Ulots
Naples
B Ii Wilson
JI W Onsen
For Sale Near Town 40 Acres and Livestock
40 acres with 2 mules north of town 4 room house sheds and good spring water. Also 60 head of cattle offered as a package bargain. M3-21 W IF Saurm.
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IF. Saurm
Hats Hats Hats At the Teacher
Hats for everyone from a two cent school hat to an elegant dress that ordies. Call and see for yourselves Miss Pa Preece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Preece
Local and Personal items from Vernal district
Jim Perry a rider for the Green Cattle Company Routt county is spending a few days in Vernal Bert Haight has gone to the Jesse Swing country to work assessments on his mining claims in that district Bishop George Billings of Jensen visited during the week and reports progress on the new meeting house is progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Perry
Green Cattle Company
Routt County
Vernal
Bert Haight
Jesse
George Billings
Jensen
Record Butter Firebreaks Uintah Creamery Milestone
About 221 pounds of butter burned at Uintah Creamery on Wednesday breaking all previous production records since the establishment began operations.
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Uintah Creamery
Uintah Creamery September Output and Patron Weights
In September Uintah Creamery received 112 296 pounds of milk. Herbert Tyzack sent 4 421 pounds the largest single input, followed by Frank Smith with 4 101 pounds. Robert Hall achieved a 76 test, Ward Elack 8. During the month 2 409 pounds of butter and 5 658 pounds of cheese were produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Creamery
Herbert Tyzack
Frank Smith
Robert Hall
Ward Elack
Cap Whitlock Oversees Gilanite Mine Output Shuffle
Cap Whitlock oversees activity at the Gilanite mine as shipments increase and operations run smoothly. Bennion and Puck hold the moving and shipping contract which expires this month and may be renewed or replaced, signaling potential changes in the labor and logistics setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap” Whitlock
Ife
Bennion & Puck
Superintendent of Irrigation Out of Job on Reservation
W 8 Smith, who has held the position of superintendent of irrigation on the reservation for four years, was an external visitor this week. The department abolished the post and turned the work over to the agency farmer, leaving Mr Smith unemployed and seeking suitable employment in Vernal if possible.
Smith Bies and Field Incorporation Filed
Smith Bies and Field filed papers for a new incorporation in Henry's Fork country to operate a stock raising and ranch business. Capitalization is 500 shares of $100 each totaling $50,000. Incorporators include Sandford M. Smith I W. South Erie B Smith Keith South and Wm J. Field. Smith is president Field vice president South secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Bies & Field
County Clerks Office
Henry's Tork
Sandford M. Smith
I W. South
Erie B Smith
Keith South
Wm J. Field
Sandford M Smith
Wm EH. Field
American Asphalt Association keeps shipments rising in Rifle drive
8 P Barron manager and Wm B Beck shipping agent visited town. Barron says shipments are extensive yet constrained by lack of teams. About 600 tons monthly go to Rifle and will rise if more teams become available as Barron prepared new outfits for the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Barron
American Asphalt Association
Wm. B Beck
Rifle
Calder Bros offers baled hay and quilts
Local notices report baled hay available at Calder Bros and quilts at Calder Bros. Lindeed oil priced at 60 cents per gallon at Bullock's. A Friday ball at Burton's on October 23 invites all. McKee brothers shipped 2,300 bushels of grain recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder Bros
Bullock's
McKee
Joe
Bill
Do you need any pillows for the weary lead
A reader asks about pillows and examines the line earned by W H Burton. The note suggests comfort for the weary lead and implies a practical, supportive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Burton
Tragic Loss: Family in Mill Ward Loses Six-Year-Old Boy
Mr and Mrs Big Timothy of Mill ward report the death of their six year old son Lorin after a severe attack of quinsy on Wednesday evening at 5 o clock. The illness is described as a grave bout of quinsy leading to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timothy
Millward
Lorin
Cache Knitting Works Offer Made to Order Underwear
Advertisement by Cache Knitting WorksLogin offers tailored underwear for ladies gents and children plus ekirta waists. Miss Lavra Barruo Lomew listed as contact in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Login
Lavra Barruo Lomew
Doctor to Assist Vernal Physician Arrives Soon
Dr Mandel Garrett a Denver based Indy physician is expected in Vernal in a few days to assist Dr Buehtel whose practice is expanding. Garrett is a graduate of the same medical college as Dr Buehtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandel Garrett
Indy
Denver
Vernal
Buehtel
Garrett
Election notice for Vernal registration and polling sites
The election occurs on Tuesday November 34 with the last registration day October 27. Eligible voters should confirm their names on the official list at Meadows and Trim’s store for south Vernal and Johnson and Son’s for the north side.
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Meadows & Trim's
South Vernal
Johnson & Son's
Batty Foresees Uintah County Wins At State Fruit Exhibit
Mark Batty returned from time in Salt Lake where he attended the state fair. He believes Uintah county can win the fruit prizes at the annual exhibits if local orchardists make an effort, noting he saw nothing there that matched Uintah fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Batty
Timip
Salt Lake
Uintah County
Vernal couple Lon Black and Miss Minnie Bran noo wed
Lon Black and Minnie Bran noo were married Thursday evening at the bride's mother's home east of Vernal. Father J. H. Black officiated, and the Express joins the community in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity. A Salt Lake paper notes surveyors leaving Trem Springs for Grand Junction to survey a traction engine road from the D R G to the White River mines, with a ten mile stretch over the Book Cliffs for a wagon road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Black
Minnie Brannoo
Vernal
J. H. Black
The
Express
Salt Lake
Springville
Grand Junction
White River
Giisontta
T. S. Mitchel
Mecham Boy Pleads Guilty in Family Mistreatment Case
Seventeen year old James Mecham appeared before Justice J J Wilson on a family mistreatment charge and was bound over to the district court in 500 dollars. His father and Geo Billings signed the bond. The sister Mary Mecham, fifteen, is the infant mother of a three week old child. The family resides at Jensen, the mother having died years ago, leaving the children occasionally unsupervised. The youth has been described as quiet and well behaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mecham
J. J. Wilson
Geo. Billings
District Court
Mary Mecham
Jensen
Calder Dros Orders Baliog Hay for District Court
Calder Dros issues an order regarding baliog hay in relation to a district court matter scheduled for the eleventh hour of November. The notation indicates a formal court action set for a specific date in the district court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder Dros
Notions Line at Calder Dros Stationery
Burton's line of notions is complete and on display. Call and inspect all grades of stationery from 19 counts to 75 cents at Calder Dros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Calder Dros
Tenant Wanted for Two-Room Brick House on Campbell Street
Notice seeks a tenant for a brick house with two rooms for rent. Inquiries directed to Rt Jetisen for details on the Campbell property and occupancy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt Jetisen
Oyster Supper and livestock sale notice at Lost-Deseret
On Sunday night October 23 in the Johnson building a community oyster supper is held. A Lost-Deseret National check book finder offers help and asks for its return to Bishop Days. Also advertised are 20 head of good grade cattle for sale and Plymouth Hock chicks with various names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deseret
Plymouth Hock
Davita
Shawls and fascinators at Burton’s market event
Mrs. Ashley Bartlett offers piano lessons at her residence. Ladies are invited to Burton’s to view shawls and fascinators. Marriage licenses issued Wednesday to J. A. Black and Minnie Brannon, and David Moeks and Emma Wal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Bartlett
J. A. Black
Minnie Brannon
David Moeks
Emma Wal
Oyster Supper and Lunch Planned by Congregation
The Congregation al Church will host an Oyster Supper and lunch in the Johnson building next Friday night. B Atwood and sons plan a future butcher shop in Vernal and will market cattle by selling them out over the block due to poor prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Johnson Building
B. Atwood and Sons
Vernal
Telegram Sent Prompting Last Farewell for Malad Mother
John Chivera received a telegram Tuesday stating his mother in Malad Idaho was at the point of death. He left on the next morning’s stage toward Price to catch the first train north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chivera
Malad
Idaho
Price
Miss Christie Ellingson Arrives With M M Batty
Miss Christie Ellingson from Lehi arrives with M M Batty on Wednesday. Shea has been engaged to teach in school district No 3, where the growing pupil count requires two teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie Ellingson
Nephi Preece
Lehi
M. M. Batty
Shea
Property Sale Enables Family Move to Vernal Schools
John Clark sold the old Clark homestead to B Snow of Jensen. Snow will relocate his family from the river this winter to access the superior Vernal school facilities.
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John Clark
Clark
Snow
Jensen
Sheriff Ireece Returns Empty After Horse Theft Quest
Sheriff Ireece came back from Henry'a Tork country on Wednesday with no trace of the stolen horses. He was joined by James 4. Hogle a Salt Lake mining engineer who had been surveying the area. Mr Hogle made a pleasant town visit to the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireece
Henry
James 4. Hogle
Salt Lake
Mr. Hogle
Collett Appointed Trader at White Rocke Agency
RS Collett receives appointment as trader at White Rocke and will start business soon with Joseph Timothy in charge. Under current law there is no limit on trader numbers at the agency, so competition will be sharper and great snaps will be a thing of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Collett
White Rocke
Joseph Timothy
Surveyors Near Bear and Green Rivers Imply Main Line
Lewis Lind and Geo Goodrich of Naples report returning from Col orado with loads of honey. They spoke with surveyors at Cross Mountain and learned they are surveying Dear River Canyon. Lind believes the party is instructed to stay on the south side, following Bear and Green rivers, and expects Jansen on the main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lind
Geo Goodrich
Naples
Colorado
Lewis
Cross Mountain
Dear River Canyon
Bear
Green Rivers
Jansen
State official to visit Vernal for lecture
County Superintendent Mrs Mary Orser reports from Salt Lake that State Superintendent Nelson will speak Sunday at the state house in Vernal. It will be his first visit to the county and organizers hope for a large turnout to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Orser
Salt Lake
State Teachers Association
The
Express
Nelson
State House
Agthia
Provo Claimant Raises Mineral Land Rights On Uintah Reserve
F C Hathenbruck of Provo asserts he has secured the right to locate 640 acres of mineral land on the Uintah reservation before opening, challenging Florence Company. The commentator mocks Hathenbruck’s claimed knowledge and calls the situation a skin game with likely wiser men to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Hathenbruck
Provo
Uintab Reservation
Florence Company
Hathenbruck
Troop Detachment Returns from White Rocka to Fort Washhikie
Seventeen enlisted men of the tenth cavalry under Lieutenant Inslow withdraw from White Rocka after watching settlers on the reservation and camp in Vernal on the return trip. A separate detachment of the 5th cavalry from Duchesne will be stationed at the agency for now.
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Fort Washhikie
White Rocka
Sooners
Vernal
Inslow
Tenth Cavalry
Sth Cavalry
Duchesne
Shootout at MacKnight livery stables ends in standoff
Tuesday morning a gunfight erupted at MadKonight’s livery stable as Yarnell and Ed McKee clashed over a past dispute. McKee wielded a rifle while Yarnell fired a revolver. they were separated and disarmed. Later Yarnell was seen with a shotgun and another shot was fired at the rear of the barn. No arrests, McKee fled town, Yarnell reportedly headed to Salt Lake for more alcohol.
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MadKonight
MacKnight
Teliver
Yarnell
Ed McKee
McKee
Holdaway
MeeKee
Salt Lake
George Searle Receives Express Gratitude for Pear Basket
George Searle receives thanks from the Express force for a basket of delicious pears.
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George Searle
Burton's Generous Ring of Gents Caps in Vernal
An ad notes Burton's offers a wide ring of gents caps and hats described as the finest seen in Vernal. The local shop emphasizes style and quality with a bold claim of unmatched selection.
Navajo blanket gifted to DBazaar drawn by John O Evang
James Mease donated a Navajo blanket to the DBazaar. The design was drawn by artist John O Evang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mease
John O. Evang
Specks and Wall Wed in Glinos Ward Home Ceremony
Dave Specks and Misa Emma Wall were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents in Glinos ward.
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Dave Specks
Misa Emma Wall
Glinos Ward
Prize kaddie at state fair delayed but exhibited
Jeneen’s prize kaddie did not arrive in time for the state fair opening yet was on display. The premium was awarded to a Salt Lake City firm.
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Jeneen
Kaddie
Salt Lake
Troops Return From Philippines Seek Posts In Utah
Two detachments of the eighth cavalry recently returned from the Philippines proceed by rail toward San Francisco and will be stationed at Fort Duchesne, Utah, on arrival for duty assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the &Th Cavalry
Philipspines
San Francisco
Ft. Duchesne
Almanac note on Alma Taylors onion and cabbage crop
Alma Taylor reports a strong onion crop with two extra large Prize Take varieties and a good Theron harvest this year. He also notes a fine lot of cabbage, continuing a pattern of solid yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Taylor
Sheriff Praises Lucern Valley Farmers For Bountiful Crops
Sheriff Preece lauds Lucern valley farmers for raising the best crops in years and reports broad success among the community.
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Sheriff Preece
Lucern Valley
Local Vendor Advertises Fresh Meats Near Town
An advertisement notes fresh meat on hand one mile east of town and a delivery wagon serving the valley for 12¢ gro. A. T. McCannen from the Salt Lake office of the Geo. A. Lowe Company is in Vernal auditing company books this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. McCannen
Salt Lake
Geo. A. Lowe Company
Mr. McCanze
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Utah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asys
GAC
W. P. Coltharp Company
Ternal
Burton's
James McKnight
Sain
Wilford Woodrnf
Lucy Dow
William O'Neil
Bishop J. N. Davis
Dos Tolliver
Atkst Jos
Campbell’s
Duchesne Stage & Express Line
A.J
ED. Lee
Proprietors
Concord
Duchesne Bridge
Greo
A. Lowe Company
Leslie Ash1on
Vintam Feed & Livery Stable
J.C. Weeter, Lumber Company
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