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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
3
A local display by the Verna Drag Company features a window exhibit of newspapers polished in foreign countries, highlighting an unusual presentation of periodicals for observers.
A piano tuning service advertises with twelve years of experience and references. Orders may be left with G E Adama at Coltharp's. Satisfaction guaranteed. J Wanner offers the service in the local area.
The Geo A. Lowe Co asserts a strong reputation and guarantees satisfaction. They claim their buggies offer comparable quality for less money and pledge reliable after sale service if defects arise.
Bee keepers of Uintah county are called to a 4 p.m. meeting at the Vernal ward meeting house on Saturday September 12 to form a beekeeping organization and to scourse two thousand pounds of honey for the St Louis Exposition. C C Bantizerr County Vice President State Association.
Local notes report BE Thompson fined one dollar for drunkenness. Beers Store advertises new winter dress goods and outings. Mrs Ward Pack returned Tuesday from a two week visit in Salt Lake with relatives.
A fragmented note urges buying later and offers pointers on growing wheat. It mentions Gro A Lowz Co and suggests putting in acres of fall or winter wheat, claiming some farmers succeed each year.
New stock arrives at Beers Store with fresh footwear lines for spring. Customers greeted by an updated display and wider selection across men women and casual athletic styles.
Miss Hattie Perry and her mother arrived home from Logan. Miss Perry will teach in the Millward schools this winter.
John Winn sustained serious injuries Thursday evening after a fall from a shed sliding onto a wagon wheel, landing on his stomach.
Tonight the Opera House shows a lifelike animated moving picture. Reserved sext tickets are available at the local Drug Store.
Charles Glines and family return home from Kendall Wyoming where they visited the son who died there last winter, the ravenous trip follows the tragic loss and local shock.
Mrs Ed Young came back from the city on Tuesday to reunite with her son Doldie J after a trip to New Zealand. Bliss Alare returned home with her, accompanying the reunion and noting the family gathering.
Prof Sowards and his family arrive home accompanied by Miss Sarah Gibson after a three month course at Stanford University in California.
Arrangement with Butterick Publishing Co of New York to carry a full ring of ladies and childrens dress patterns and fashion plates announced at the Beers Store.
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take with no griping or unpleasant effects. It notes availability from all patent medicine dealers.
Parley Ford announced the birth of his daughter Friday after a big nine to twelve pound delivery, calling her the only girl in town and celebrating with Mrs Fond as the proud mother.
J T May and his wife arrived from Denver and have rented Howard's house. May does not know how long he will stay but notes the mining firm he works for may keep him there all winter.
Mrs Orser reports the boy came back from Fort Du Cheane Saturday night and traveled with his father Prof Hickman toward Provo on Tuesday. Clare Hacking accompanies them as she heads to school.
The ad stresses inspecting buggy tops for wear and leather fit before purchase and invites customers to compare tops at Gro A Lowr Co. A large, cheerful student gathering led by Instructor Robinson and Professor Partridge opened a new school term in a room at 98 m. The first day drew over sixty students with steady enrollment and half entering the High School. The school building received new interior paint in orange buff, creating a clean, comfortable look.
The new drug store opens nearby as Mellons and tomatoes become plentiful at the Vernal market, signaling improved local supplies and shopper options.
A brief notice lists dress goods and outings as cheap with emphasis on calicos, hinting at seasonal shopping in a winter market.
A uniform raise of 87 cents per car is announced stretching from Utah to the Missouri River, affecting road users nationwide.
The report notes Jackson's health improving since his leg was removed. It also mentions September and October rainfall should prepare ground for fall plowing and Misses May Bartlett and Emma Henry helping County Treasurer Davia with tax notices this week.
The Congregational church in Johnson building announces Sunday School at 10 a m and evening service at 8 p m. All are cordially invited to attend.
W P Coltharp and Misa Cia were the outgoing passengers on the stage Thursday morning. Miss Ella will finish at Rowland Hall this winter.
The Geo A Lower Co promotes buggies priced about 30 percent lower than competitors while promising equal quality and full guarantee to attract customers seeking value.
Major Foster of Fort Duchesne has been promoted to lieutenant colonel and is reported to be en route to Fort Bliss Texas for duty. The Advocate notes the promotion and reassignment.
Mrs William Preece and Miss Ida return from the city after a pleasant two weeks visiting relatives Miss Ida purchased full millinery Our hardware line is complete and prices will be fair George A Laws Co sells you anything from pm to a railroad There was a fracas at Yarnells saloon last night between Joe Burton and Yarnell both were arrested Joe’s face bears marks from a buzz saw incident
IR C Camp raised a small patch of oxta within the city limits that yielded well. They were Threshed Wednesday by Borin Eaton and Angus using a new self stacking machine, taking five hours to thresh 74 acres for a total 650 bushels or about 85 bushels per acre.
Capt Dodds led a cheerful procession Wednesday morning toward Sault Lake. The party included Misses Jennie Dodds Hazel Ashton Florence Burton Anna Kaing and Lord Burton from St Mary's Academy and Robert Spicer plus Lara Burton who will attend All Hallows college.
The Indian War Veterans met at the county courthouse on Saturday afternoon and organized a Uintah county post. Sixteen members attended as officers were elected: Captain Steve Ross, Lieutenant John G. Davis, Quartermaster Madison Thomas, Chaplain Thomas Karren, and Adjutant J. H. Murray.
Vernal schools resume on September 21 with 530 school aged children in the district. Trustees report at least 73 months of instruction and perhaps more. Six of seven teachers have been hired: N G Sowards principal Miss Alice Hillman Miss Elfreda Jaspersen Mrs Kate Calder Miss Fannie Candland and Miss Pearl Timothy.
Eddie Young and Misa May Pope wed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday August 19. They have since returned to Vernal amid widespread congratulations from friends and county residents who know them well. Eddie has preached in New Zealand for nearly three years, while Miss May studied in Salt Lake City for thirteen months. They have not decided whether to live in Vernal or return to Salt Lake City.
Local note highlights fruit jasin abundance at Beers Store and announces a dance at Burtons Hall scheduled for next Thursday night September 10th.
Local offer notes cotton goods bought before the raise available at Beers Store under original pricing, promising customers continued value on desired fabrics and textiles.
Miss Gertrude Cook will teach piano at the family residence in Wheat Vernal. The Knutsford Hotel in Salt Lake plans a ten story addition with 150 rooms costing 260000 dollars and slated for completion in a year.
Dr Rose returns from Price where he met his brother-in-law Dr T F E Cleaver who is on a mountain trip for his health.
Don B Colton will speak on Forgiveness of Sinus at the Vernal M ILA conjoint meeting Sunday evening. All are invited to attend. Meeting will begin at 8 o clock.
Misa Lovicia Fawlkes and Miss Mary DeIriezen returned from Salt Lake and their ice cream parlor is again opened for the Vernal patronage.
John Ward began a journey with his mother to Baker City Oregon on Thursday. He has two brothers living there and may return in a few months while his mother remains in Baker City.
The piece contrasts a honeymoon as a large sale and a honeycomb as a small cell with a damsel described as a pretty girl. It frames the terms in a humorous re view style, noting the Winte River context.
George Young comes home from the Wyoming range after months with his flocks. He has disposed of all his sheep and shipped them to the Omaha market for sale.
Local ad notes a guarantee on buggies sold with on the spot support and no express charges for broken parts, urging customers to buy at Gro A Lowe Co.
The Millward school will commence September 4. Signed contracts list principal Woodward and teachers Joseph Murray Grace Stringham and Hattie Perry.
The Copress 13 fears a libel suit from piano agent Ernest H. Green after an editorial slams traveling agents. The editor appears fearful, according to the readable report.
An advertisement invites readers to check buggy and wagon tires for looseness as seasonality causes rattling. It promotes tire setting as a specialty with a guarantee against wheel damage and notes G. F. Freprienson & Bro as the purveyor.
The Expressa office states tax notices have been printed this week and shows they will arrive in a few days. They praise the effort but warn readers not to blame the editor if notices are not received and threaten to withdraw further cooperation at times.
Vernal residents John Timothy and Wille Gibson report Currant Creek road near Wasatch in rugged condition after a washout. The road is used by heavy travel and could see even more traffic with Uintah Reservation surveys. Funds exist but are not available now. calls arise for county work with future state reimbursement. Experts urge county commissioners to act.
Cotton products go on sale at Beers Store with a 20 percent savings for shoppers. Buy now to take advantage of the reduced prices on textiles and related items.
Herald reports a pending deal involving 60000 acres in Grand County with the Pope brothers of Vernal holding major interest. The pact covers the sand asphaltum belt in the Book Chiffa and near West Water, signaling a large mineral land arrangement.
George Savin has received a back pension for twenty three years totaling 1600 dollars and will receive six dollars monthly thereafter. He plans a visit to his Iowa relatives unseen for over twenty years before moving to Missouri to establish a new home.
Mary Rosella Moyes wife of J J Moyer will be taken to the State Mental Hospital by her husband after examination by Dr Buchtel and Dr Bjornson at the request of Chairman William Ashby of the Board of County Commissioners. She is not violent but suffering melancholia and will likely be cured by treatment at the asylum.
A disruptive armless performer at the opera house Tuesday night caused a scene after celebrating too much. He brandished an air shooter, struck a man with his feet, and pointed the weapon at another until the marshal expelled him from town.
Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with address and an evening service at 6 o'clock. The choir will be led by Sossra Adams and Warner with cornet and flute.
Emergency medicines offer quick relief for accidents and minor injuries. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a popular liniment that relieves pain, speeds healing, and helps prevent blood poisoning as an antiseptic. Keep it on hand to treat sprains before inflammation starts. Sold by patent medicine dealers.
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