State Board eyes Steinaker draw reservoir plan in Vernal
Wm D. Candland of the State Land Board viewed Ashley Canyon and Steinaker draw sites. He notes $500,000 in the Reservoir Fund and urges surveys and reports to back a plan to store flood water and reclaim arid lands near Vernal Uintah County. He also tours Diamond Mountain grazing lands and dry farming prospects, urging a formal board report and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm D. Candland
State Board of Land Commissioners
Siddoway
Vernal Express
Ashley Canyon
Ashley Creek
Steinaker
Candland
Diamond Mountain
John Siddoway
Salt Lake
Haghbhory
Board of Trade
Uintah County
Land Board
Nevada boom town prepares to open store soon
Horace Coltharp, returning from Nevada, plans a general merchandise store in Ely once the railroad arrives in about two weeks. Ely’s population is around 2,000 and expected to double. six stage lines and three automobile lines serve the camp. The Nevada Consolidated Mining Co. has $11,000,000 in mining property, a large copper ore inventory, a new world’s largest smelter, and a 150 mile railroad under construction. The smelter is on a side track three quarters of a mile long, with timbers and machinery piled nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Coltharp
Nevada
Ely
Mr Coltharp
Eife
Fred Nichols
Nevada Consolidated Mining Company
Coltharp
Death of 13-Year-Old James Wigley From Horse Accident in 1906
James W Wigley fourteen years old died Monday morning August 27 1906 from injuries after being struck by a horse on August 10 Ed Whipple doctoring a horse held by the boy the horse lunged striking him in the right side Dr Garrett found a kidney torn loose Nine days bedridden he died at home cared for by his grandmother Mrs Asenith Chadwick and Mr Whipple Funeral at Congregational church Rev Hersey led the service The boy born December 30 1892 in Vernal was well liked and bright in school His mother in San Diego was notified by telegram but unavailable at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wigley
Ed. Whipe Ple
Whipple
James
Garrett
Asenith Chadwick
Mr. Whipple
Congregational
Rev
Hersey
Vernal
San Diego
California
Real Estate Transfers in Four Townships 1906 Summary
On August 28 1906 Joseph Petere son transferred his Fourth Ward property of 89 acres in section 28 township 4 south range 21 east Salt Lake meridian to Joab Hutchinson for 1950 dollars. On August 22 Frank A Brinton sold the Higley homestead in section 13 township 4 south range 21 east to N J Meagher and H W Calthorp for 1400 dollars. On August 30 William Darnley conveyed his pipe in section 28 township 4 south range 21 east to William O Neal of Fourth Ward for 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Petereson
Joab Hutchinson
Fourth Ward
Township Four
Salt Lake Meridian
Frank A Brinton
N J Meagher
H W. Calthorp
Higley Place
William Darnley
Wiliam O’neil
Official Call for Uintah County Republican Convention
The Republican electors of Uintah County are called to a mass convention in Vernal Utah on Wednesday September 12 1906 at 3 pm to elect seven delegates to the state convention in Salt Lake City on September 20 1906 choose a county chairman and central committee and address other business. All electors who endorse Republican principles are invited to attend and support keeping Uintah county in the Republican ranks. By order of the Republican County Central Committee R Corrett Chairman E J Winder Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Vernal Ward J House
Vernal
Utah
Salt Lake City
Republican Party
Republican County Central Committee
R &. Corrett
E. J. Winder
Dining Car on Colorado Midland Mainline
The dining car service on the Colorado Midland is a modern addition to the route East. Travelers can leave Salt Lake in the evening and wake in the Rockies, enjoying cool nights and observation sleeping cars for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Midland
Tullman
Salt Lake
Rockies
Three decades of tetter relief with Chamberlains Salve
A Midlands City reader from Alabama reports thirty years of tetter suffering. After trying many remedies, three boxes of Chamberlains Salve cured most symptoms and reduced outbreaks. The product is sold by Lloyd Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetter
Dei Beach
Midland City
Ala
Chamberlain’s
Lloyd Drug Co
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Appeals for Immediate Membership
J M Roseberry secretary urges Uintah side homesteaders and Lake Fork settlers to join the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company to secure 1907 water. He warns late joiners will face smaller ditches and higher costs, outlines areas and plans, and appeals for broad support to fund construction and avoid bonded debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Lake Fork
Water Bn
Utah
West
Uintah Canal
Bench Canal
Uintah Indian Bench
J. M. Rosebcrry
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Utes Under Control Near Douglas River Camp
Word from Douglas says Agent Hall holds a band of 700 Utes along the river under limited control. They are moving from White Rock Utah toward South Cast a, with orders to halt for Washington instructions. Settlers fear stock losses could trigger a fatal clash, and residents question why if these Indians are citizens they are not prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Douglas
Hall
Hallis
Washington
White Rock
Utah
South Casta
Snowstorm Swathes Baldy Mountain Yesterday
A heavy snow storm covered Baldy Mountain yesterday, with the white expanse clearly visible from the valley below. Local observers reported the scene as striking and widespread across the ridges surrounding the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Baldy Mountain
Vernal Briefs Gracious Return Of Bert Seabolt
Bert Seabolt and his wife spent the week in Vernal revisiting the area. It has been several years since he last appeared here, though he used to be seen in Vernal every few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Seabolt
Vernal
Mr. Seaboilt
Fine Apple Samples From Will Oaks and Mrs Sikelson
Will Oaks sent a sample of Yellow Transparent apples raised on young trees. Mrs. Sikelson provided a Whitney crab sample branch, noted as a fine eating apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Oaks
Miss Ethel Ashton Returns From California Trip
Miss Ethel Ashton arrived home from California last evening and appears to enjoy her coast visit. She left S, M and Mrs. Browne well. The trestees sent for Miss Ethel to take the 7th grade of the Vernal schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ashton
California
S, M
Browne
Ethel
Vernal
Quiet Week in Vernal Justice Courts
Vernal reports a quiet week with no cases in the justice courts though several individuals are to interview the police judge in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Roosevelt Daily Mail Soon to Operate
Local notices report Roosevelt will start a daily mail service soon with departures on Wednesdays Thursdays and Sundays. Updates from August 25 to 26 note arrivals from Vernal and a visit by Mr. Strang, plus a Roosevelt Mercantile Co social dance with Miss Rich and Miss Hobbs. A Roosevelt ball game against the Soldiers at the Test wall was scheduled for August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
John Strang
Vernal
Charles Carter
Wm. Lawrence
Denver
Roosevelt Mercantile Co
Miss Rich
Miss Hobbs
Idaho
Roosevelt Tean
Test Wall
J. G Holmes
J. Mo Roseberry
Independence Hotel Progress and Local News
Independence reports rapid hotel construction with a large crew and steady lumber arrivals. Wat Greer recovers from appendicitis after two weeks. The new post office opens with Mrs L B Rush as postmistress and fifteen letters sent the first day. Will Chandler returns to Grand Junction from hotel work. Local visitors note Shoshone and Uintah matters. Downey enjoys a Vernal vacation while Rev. W J Jackson leaves briefly. Samuel Sands returns from Vernal and S B Rush visits Vernal early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chandler
Grand Junction
Uintah
Downey
Vernal
Fall Mest Regulation Fall Tournament Proposal
The article urges planning a fall racing meet at Mr. Glines track, likely late September or early October. It calls for strong public support, larger purses, and local business backing to attract quality horses and provide worthwhile entertainment. A fruit and farm products display could enhance the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines
Threshing Progress and Weather in Jensen Jottings
Farmers report progress with harvest cleanup, hay still outstanding, and a promising second crop with moisture ensuring a third. Threshers Jensen and Wolmes improve efficiency, coyotes damage poultry yards, and Roger Herricks lost turkeys amid weed-filled ditches. Thornton Richardson heads to Provo for school. Maron Moon remains weak after typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Jensen
Will Wolmes
Roger Herricks
Thornton Richardson
Provo
Maron Moon
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Headache Relief
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to cure headache by correcting stomach disorder. Sold by Lloyd Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lloyd Drug Co
Passengers Arriving Vis Uintah Railway Stage Line
Passenger list from the Uintah area shows arrivals by the Railway Stage Line over the past week including Albert Snyder G F Scranton W E Pack Mra Bascom W D Condl Mrs Woodward Gee Hall Mra N Preece and two children and other travelers such as Wim Boswell Joe S Preece J O Butcher Mra Alma Rasma Mrs Nellie Alfred Miss Ida 21 eece Mr and Mrs Herzog Mr and Mrs Astley Ernest H Wilson and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Snyder
G F Scranton
W. E Pack
Bascom
W. D Condl
Woodward Gee Hall
N Preece
Wm. Knobley
Sam Hoel
Wim
Boswell
Joe S Preece
O. Butcher
Alma Rasma
Nellie Alfred
Peer Poa
Passengers Board Uintah Railway Stage Line Outbound
Passenger movements are listed for a week ending in Vernal with riders including Lawrence Denver Colorado J Uddenbrand Mack Coto Myrtle Holts Silt Lake City Thurgood Dragon Uta J R Allen af fue AL Whippney Damen Ththartion WP Beam Mack Colo Paul Redington Mack Colo Rey S RB Goodwin Provo Utah Rolla Roseberry Dragon Utah J F Vaytor J A Summer Elizabeth Bennion Salt Lake City Max I2 Smith Dragon Utah Joseph Mendal A M Martanthal ae a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. Lawrence
Denver
Colo
Uddenbrand
Mack
Coto
Myrtle Holts
Salt Lake City
Max
I2 Smith
Dragon
Utah
Joseph Mendal
A M Martanthal
Lame Back Relief Reported by Orange Customer
Mr Luke LaGrange of Orange Auch reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave prompt and permanent relief after three weeks of remedies for a lame back. Two applications cured the ailment, according to a Lloyd Drug Co advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke LaGrange
Orange
Llyod Drug Co
Ashley Central Irrigation stockholders hear canal updates
Notice to stockholders states a meeting at Vernal Opera House on Monday September 3, 1906 at 2 o clock. The agenda includes presenting the canal headgate condition the plan to build stone and cement abutments install steel gates and arrange funds for costs and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Vernal Opera House
Hergert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uten
Dry Gutch Irrigation Company
W. J. Jackson
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Samuel Sands
S B. Rush
Jensen Jottings
Vis Uintah
Isen
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