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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
4
A mysterious stranger arrives without name origin or purpose, stoking suspense in the town. The volunteer sleuth vows to solve the riddle, claiming the clues may have been planted since birth. Burdock ruminates on the shock and fascination among residents.
Harold Davis travels from the mountains for a few days as weather reports record snow across the region. Eighteen inches blanketed Colton summit, Vernal saw a light snow storm on Wednesday evening, and Pocatello, Idaho, reported eight inches of new snow.
Mrs Oriosa of Whits Hiver spent this week with her children in Vernal. Mrs Maude Lester has returned to Diagon after a couple of weeks in Vernal. J T Davis of the Ute Ol Company spent several days in Vernal this week on business.
Dyron Thomas of the Vernal Auto company conducted business in Watson last week, engaging with local clients and handling transactions. No further details were provided on the nature or outcome of the dealings.
Miss Vivian Watkins of Cedarview reports two children severely ill for two weeks. The notice notes a family health concern and ongoing medical attention. The sourcing article emphasizes the family's struggle and seeks community support.
Hr A Tyzack, employed at the Country Boy mine, is spending a few days in Vernal for a brief visit amid mining community interactions and local engagement.
Mr. Leavitt, a representative of the Remington Typewriter Company, spent this week in Vernal on business. He met local officials and discussed upcoming supply arrangements and potential service partnerships with regional dealers.
Tickets go on sale at Uintah Drug and Vernal Drug stores. Fans can purchase passes for the Chautauqua performance at local outlets.
Citizens are urged to register by October 26 and 27 as the final days to complete registration. Authorities emphasize action now to avoid missing the deadline.
Wm Jarvis has moved to Watson to work as a stone mason for the Western Shale Company, starting a new position in the local trades sector.
George R Powell of Bluebell Utah was in town on business this Friday and made a pleasant call to the office, extending cordial courtesy and good wishes.
The people of the United States will celebrate ex president Theodore Roosevelt's birthday anniversary on October 27.
John W. Pope went to Dragon Thursday to deliver the new truck he sold to the American Aasphalt Association.
Mrs R G W Christy departed Tuesday by Mack Colorado for Salt Lake City to spend time visiting.
Walter White came back this week from the mountains where he hunted deer and reported success in securing game.
Charles Heldrich and his family have purchased property in the area, with Mr. Heldrich relocating from Missouri to join local residents.
A pipe burst at Vernal Central School on Wednesday forced the closure of the campus for the day. School officials said classes would resume the next day pending repairs and safety assessments.
Miss Helen Heaton returns to her Rifle Colorado home after spending the summer with her brother E E Heaton. Her visit with family ended as the seasonal period concluded and she resumed residence in her hometown.
Nell B Holainger Field representative of the American Red Cross Mountain Division based in Denver Colorado spent the past week in Vernal meeting local officials and discussing relief efforts and community needs.
Mrs Dan Williamson of Atchea who has been visiting her parents in Vernal returned home Thursday accompanied by Mrs Harold Workman as her escort.
City readers are urged to secure tickets for the Chautauqua starting Saturday evening October 23. Tickets are available at Uintah Drug and Vernal Drug stores as early as today.
Richardson arrived in Vernal Sunday morning from Watson and reported the sheep range feed well above the average, noting lush pasture conditions and strong forage growth for the flock.
Mrs. Sterling D. Colton arrived home Saturday afternoon after an extended visit in Salt Lake City with her son Dr. Warren A. Colton and daughter Mrs. B. G. Paulson.
An able crowd is expected at the Orpheus this Saturday evening October 23 for the Chau tauqua opening night. Attend the program or you may regret missing the events.
The notice urges buying tickets at Uintah and Vernal Drug stores and reminds readers to register by October 6 and 27 as final dates. It also reports Mise Merle Hacking has regained the ability to sit up, is out of danger, and should be back to full health soon.
The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs George W Baeose on Wednesday afternoon for lunch and a pleasant time. The group will convene again at the home of Mrs Ren P Keelly next Wednesday.
Dr Cruikshank spent several days that week in the mountains seeking a deer. He is quoted as saying I love to hunt but I love to shoot also which suggests he pursued hunting but did not shoot during the trip.
The Republican speakers Wesley King, K K Breffinson, NR GQ Hammond, J E Wiley, and Don B Colton will hold rallies in the Uintah Basin next week. They will depart from Salt Lake on October 26. The events are slated for November 1 in the basin.
A local debate set at the Naples ward chapel hosted by the League of Nations. The speakers are Good Blaugh and Chas M Iverson. The date is TBA but will fall on a Friday or Saturday evening in October, either the 29th or 20th.
The report lists travelers and locals around Vernal Dragon Watson and Fort Duchesne including Cook J H Palmer, W A Tuttle, Olive Williams, Alvin Allred, Asel Rowley, William Gardner, James Shivera, Ed Lewis, Ed Barratt, David Horrocks, Oral Peterson, Wallace Wall, I V Allred, Ren Chew, Angus the Uintah Railway driver, E 8 Gurria, Carl Funk, Mr Moore, Mr Melton, Mr Snavely, Cyrus Engbresen, Mise Mallory. Several residents returned home or headed to properties, with train routes via Uintah Railway and Watson.
Postmaster E J Young Jr returned Wednesday evening from Salt Lake where he attended the Postmasters convention. Mr Young said it took nine hours to drive from Helper to Duchane City because of the poor road conditions.
Walter Barnes Dr J W Stevens Byron Thomas and I Freestone returned from the mountains after a deer hunting trip Byron Thomas and Dr Stevens each brought back a buck while Walter Barnes boasted a fine big deer as his catch in the expedition reported by local observers
Last Friday afternoon Mrs James McNaughton entertained Royal Neighbor Lodge members to a pleasant social. The table decorations were pink and white and Mrs McNaughton proved herself a splendid hostess.
Lake E Young Jr arrives in Price last Tuesday evening. Dr BE F Chamberlain greets him and says he resembles his father and appears a strong, healthy youth for his age. The notice highlights the newcomer and the welcoming reception at arrival.
Mrs George Adams and Mr Adams of Vernal visited Mrs S M Calvert and stayed briefly at her home in Myton. They had been at the Uintah canyon power plant for several weeks and expect to remain until the system is in operation.
E A Monker arrived in Vermral Wednesday after a hunting trip in the mountains. He captured a deer but could not bring it back. he did bring several nice sinks of deer meat to prove his honesty.
Uintah County Medical Society held its monthly gathering in Ver Nal on Saturday evening. Several doctors from reservation points attended including Dr H B Lloyd of Ft Duchesne, president of the society, who delivered an interesting discourse on medical practice with the Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Eaton returned from Salt Lake City last week where they attended the fair and conference. Mrs Donald Schmurtz of New Harmony Utah accompanied them back and will stay for a time. Mrs Schmurtz is Ms Eaton's sister and was formerly a teacher in Vernal schools.
Attorney Thomas W. O'Donnell arrived home Sunday after attending Supreme Court matters in Salt Lake. While away he was asked to speak at a Republican rally in Brigham City and delivered a forcible address on national and state issues.
Miss Lawrence and Miss Pranser entertained Rebekah lodge members at the Odd Fellows Fall Halloween party last Wednesday evening. Tables were festively decorated with cosmos and pumpkins. Refreshments included stuffed prunes, black cat shaped sandwiches, and orangeade. attendees enjoyed a glorious evening.
Eula Dodds returned from her grandmother Friday evening October 16 to find twenty seven school mates and friends waiting with a surprise party in the parlor. Games and music delighted guests until eleven when refreshments were served and all left praising it as the best ever.
In the September 17 issue under a caption about several candidates for county office, Attorney I N Meredith states he never sought the Democratic nomination for County Attorney and declined to have his name mentioned at the Democratic Convention.
A Farm Mechanic class from Uintah Academy repaired rope cables after they were brought in within five days. The brief notice cites action by the academy and a five day window for submission.
Lawrence Allin Chase Neal and Win Collyer left Vernal last Saturday evening in an Oldsmobile truck on a deer hunt. They arrived at the camping place that evening and the following morning succeeded in getting two of the largest bucks. Mr Allan shot a five point and Mr Weedl a four point. Both deer are in fine shape and indicate excellent mountain feed.
Dr Homer E Rich and his family arrived home Saturday evening after ten days of continuous travel. He visited floors and hospitals in Utah, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg and St Anthony Idaho to compare external conditions with local ones. He found medical prices were notably lower here than in the places visited, rising only 25 percent from prewar levels.
A woman prepares to greet a visitor by quick cleaning acts including hiding shoes, pushing an apron aside, dusting, emptying an ash tray, straightening curtains and rugs, applying powder, and finally opening the door with a cheerful greeting.
In Our Language notes two former printers' devils running for the press idency. They will recall the composing room and aim to maintain good form while putting on a bold face. Each will press to the front, score a beat, and end up pl for the other in the hell box, Louisville Times.
Readable fragments show Bryan portrayed as steady while others attack free speech talkers. Editorials from Detroit Journal Chicago Chamber of Commerce slur price levels, Brooklyn Eagle quips Hague Tribunal, Newark News warns women voters no changes, while Es symbolic note hints at internal Democrat criticism and Bull Moose references in Uintah County.
Republican rallies were held in Dry Fork Randlett and Moffat last Thursday Friday and Saturday with packed houses each night. Speakers at Dry Fork were Rueben A McConkie H Walter Woolley and Sheriff Lare Richardson. In Randlett the lineup included I Sander Rueben A MeConkie Lafe Richardson and H Walter Wooley. At Moffat Chas DeMalsey Lafe Richardson Fred Felitch Reuben A McConkie Isabrand Sander and Albert Halem spoke.
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