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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
6
Local item headlines cover university asks, student notices, and training guidance. Mention of L. W. Curry arriving home, health improvements, and rest, plus Suellen Johnsen, adjutant general traditions and a 16 to 30 age eligibility for state training programs.
Mrs Uortrude Kich, owner of the American case, plans to take over the Duchesne hotel this week. A deal is pending for the sale of Vernal property used by her, while a doctor from Little Rock states he is stationed at a local hospital and enjoying Lewiston.
Geo Luck gathered three large tu bas on the Win Li to Lipresa office for the Ha Léorlepe potato variety. An even dozen potatoes weighed 36 pounds, a potential county record. Wm. GB. Wallis, recent U of U radio service graduate in Kult Lake, earned journeyman radio operator rank and heads to Lert Mourgo, Va for balloon observation with field artillery. He reported from St. Louis seeking perfect health and fine condition.
Word from San Diego reports a serious accident involving Mr and Mrs Delos Trim. The car brakes failed, plunging through a fence into a 30 foot ravine injuring Mrs Trim and her sister, with uncertain recovery. Their child sustained a fractured skull but is expected to live.
Word from Ft Logan Cole reports four boys including Travis Moore Walter White Jas Karras and Victor Abplayal suffering from Spanish influenza as the camp goes under quarantine Merrill Beunion who led the group is well and aiding the others Doctor Rich stationed behind firing lines writes he is alive well and happy from a hospital behind German lines where thousands are treated daily civilians are at risk and rumors of capture endangering him are dismissed by letters to his wife
The city council adjourned with no quorum. Mayor Colton home ill with rumbago. Stanley Ashton travels to Balt Lake on business linked to sore Theres. Marriage license issued to Lhwo Etuete and Lifreds Johnson. Matt Curry visiting Vernal with W Curry Lu. Atty A V Walking recovers. Watkins urged for Salt Lake judge seat. Will Murray reported improving amid kiu illness in Macor notes.
A one year old girl Lorna Siddoway daughter of Wm I Siddoway is at home with a slight attack of influenza. Doctors report her condition favorable and expect a quick full recovery. Republican and Democratic county conventions drew large crowds with strong delegations from precincts, Lapufnt secured representation and sympathetic nominees on both tickets.
The state auditor examined the books of the county clerk and county treasurer in a single day. Treated records appeared in proper shape, reflecting the efficiency of the audit and the condition of accounts observed in that brief period.
MoH Greene, Utah representative of the Grain corporation, plans a trip through the Ulstah Basin to help farmers solve transportation problems. Large grain surpluses in the region have left farmers unable to market their produce. The Grain company aims to prevent losses by addressing the logistics.
Nile Hughes compiled data and surveys for a proposed federal building to be erected on Malin Street near the First Ward meeting house. Details cover foundation design though construction timing remains uncertain. Massachusetts has no thrift center in cash town and centers serve as literature points and community planning hubs. William Miller, a juvenile delinquent, was sent to the State Reform School at Ogden after trial. others in the county faced reform sentences. The piece notes the county lacks a juvenile judge and urges urgent action to appoint one.
Frank P. Wellman former postmaster at Dennett Uintah county faces an indictment for embezzling 1217.86 dollars of federal funds. Willard E. Cox a Duchesne county rancher is charged with harboring and protecting James E Hartzell an alleged U S Army deserter and with refusing to deliver Hartzell to Deputy U S Marshal Samuel Doretty.
Two arrests were made Thursday night on prohibition law violations. The hearing, originally set for today, has been postponed. The editor says full details will be published when the case is heard, amid local political discourse and divided public sentiment.
The note warns of cash basis tolls and compels dropping more subscriptions. Unis Ligue failed to pay for the paper, and readers will learn the reason through the Espress. Newspapers face government rulings and risk supply cuts if they do not comply.
A three mile section of the Diamond Mountain highway is now completed under Supervisor Oaks. Crews will push on to finish this fall with county funds of 5900 and local contributions from sheepmen and farmers including 3850, plus 400 promised by Luca Mennlon. The improved road will aid farmers and sheepmen and, once finished, allow easy automobile travel between Bruah Creek and the beach.
Committees appointed to review the county road between Vernal and Lapoint expect changes to lower grades from about ten percent to seven or fifteen percent in places. Distances would shorten and drainage would improve. The route now located is said to be one of the best, with surveys by BK O Colton Jr and aid from local scouring of bad lands. A full report will come soon with subscriptions and labor sought to finish before freeroll weather. Ella Wilkins recovers from typhoid and may resume activity. Mrs. L H Woodard and Sybil return from Salt Lake after appendectomy. Nisa Gladys Dannion arrives from Balt Lake. Miss Bennion completed a Central states Mormon mission and Vernal is praised as the best place on earth.
Mra C A Pope recovered after surgery in Salt Lake City and moved to Vernal with family. Chas Tucker faced Justice Ashley Bartlet on adultery charges, denied the claim, then faced an assault with intent charge, pled guilty, fined 175 dollars and promised to leave the country.
Attorney Robert Ho Wallia received a wire from the Adjutant General in Washington DC directing report on Monday October 21 for overseas duty. Wallis is appointed an army field clerk with rank officer without commission and a salary of 1200 dollars. His home, not yet disposed of due to service, is offered for sale furnished at a sacrifice. This marks Wallace’s service in the nation’s defense.
Announcement by Chairman OL W Cures for Liberty Canan communities invites subscriptions to the fourth Liberty Loan continues until near Tuesday evening. Both Ulotal State Bank and Bank of criual will stay open until six each evening to receive bonds. Remember to purchase more bonds and help Ulinatab county slide gloriously over the top.
George Alfred Hall aged 24 died Wednesday evening at the Vernal hospital after being brought home from Ft Logan Colorado last Friday where he suffered with Spanish influenza. He was married and leaves a wife six brothers four sisters and his parents are deceased. Services were held at Dry Fork today with a fuller life sketch to follow next week.
Alton Calder son of Mr and Mrs O Calder died Thursday October 17 at Ft Logan Colorado from suspected Spanish influenza. Born October 17 1892 he lived in Vernal most of his life and was devoted to education. Survived by parents Mentzer Maome Robinson Leo Zelph and Kathryn with Zelph teaching at Murdock Academy and Kathryn at BYU Provo. Funeral plans not yet completed.
Nadia two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Wilkins died from typhoid fever followed by summer complaint after a two week illness. Services were at the Verbal cemetery with speakers David Bennion and Wallace Calder. A mixed quartet sang two selections as mourners consoled the family. The Vernal community mourns with the Wilkinses as two children have died in the last month and a half.
At the Democratic convention Meredith received the most votes but the body debated confirming the nomination by majority. A motion to nominate Meredith by acclamation passed after wrangling over voting rules. Nile Hughes was named surveyor and EB A Mankor county chairman by acclamation as the convention adjourned. Relief groups call for towel donations for the Red Cross with cash and towels being accepted.
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