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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
2
A fragment indicates a mailing matter entered at the Vernal Post Office as second class mail. It mentions durations and fees of one year two hundred dollars six months one hundred dollars and a three month option.
Biographical notice honors William Ashton a westward settler who helped establish Wasatch County Utah. It recalls his early ferry service at Green River City and routes from Laramie to Great Salt Lake City, his work as a teacher and county official, and his role in founding the county. Funeral held at home with civilian and religious leaders speaking.
Whereas death haunts the husband and father of our esteemed members Mrs Nelle Ashton and Mrs Hillman our president Therefore be it resolved that we the ladies of the Thala club extend to them and all those bereaved our sincere sympathy and pray that he who doeth all things well may sustain them in their hours of sorrow Mrs Bracken Miss Sarah Odette Minnie Dold
Farmers from all parts of the valley attended a fine meeting before it was postponed by a Willings Montana delegation. Alfred Powell received a note from Professor Merrill about Dry Arm Congress travel and return timing. Committees advertised fruit and vegetable sales and a musical program. Many farmers lost time as word of postponement arrived Saturday. Sheriff Pepe returned from Park City with Fred Galloway as authorities investigated theft of Witmer’s bicycles, with little evidence against Ranson.
Sheriff Pope states Lott knew the wheels were stolen and all three men Galloway Ranson and Lott are guilty and should be punished. Galloway arranged the theft and payment while Ranson aided. authorities recall a Price incident and a failed ship back.
The Tracken fruit and Vegetable exhibit drew crowds at Drackens Clothing store during the first three days of the week. Judges Td Samuela B D Neveker and Rebeau Calder presided and awarded prizes Wednesday morning. Prizes included 200 dollars for largest apple and other top ribbons, with detailed awards listed for potatoes pears corn onions and wheat yield. Also notes an upcoming County Teachers Institute in Vernal with schedule and transportation arrangements.
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