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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1898

Page

2

Kane & Co Advances Choice Meats at Social Hall Event

A. Kane and Co promotes choice meats and invites patrons to attend the ball at the Social Hall on the evening of the 14th.

A. Kane & Co

Bargain Sale Promises Great Coop Discounts

Uintah County shoppers urged to visit the Coop for summer goods now on sale. Labor Day highlighted with a school trustee vacancy filled by Ward E Pack. Al and John Workman fined for breach of peace. Helen Gould donates 25000 for soldier food and delicacies at Camp Wikolf. Vaudeville Co to present major entertainment in Vernal on the 9th and 10th. Brush Creek cloud burst caused flooding and damage to crops and land.

Uintah Ward E Pack Vaudeville Co

Marriage at the home of the grooming S3lst

Bert Glines and Martha Galloway wed with J H Glines officiating A reception followed as friends and relatives offered warm wishes for the couple's voyage into matrimony The Exraess extends congratulations.

Bert Glines Martha Galloway J. H. Glines Exraess

Boat and cable in good repair rates set for ferry

A notice announces the boat and cable are in good repair and ferry rates for the public include 25 cents for one team and wagon, 40 cents for two teams and wagon, 15 cents for a horseman, 6 cents for loose horses, 3 cents for cattle, and 4 cents for sheep.

Duchesne Boys Parade On Stage For Entertainments

The Duchesne boys plan a full dress parade on the stage during entertainments on the 9th and 10th LOS. A striped tea jacket between Vernal and Ashley to be left at Mrs. Chestnut's Uintah Ave. Winnie Billings of Jensen has gone to Provo to attend the BOY. A the comme year.

Duchesne Boys Los Vernal Ashley Mrs. Chestnut Uintah Ave Winnie Billings Jensen Provo

Old Folks Party Planned by Vernal Young Ladies

The Young Ladies of Vernal arrange a party for residents over 50 at the Vernal Opera House on Monday September 12. Programs begin at 1 pm with dinner at 3 pm and a grand ball in the evening. Tickets cost 50 cents.

Vernal Vernal Opera House

Social party honors husband’s 40th birthday at home

Mr Frank Odekirk hosted a social at a lady’s home last Saturday evening honoring her husband’s 40th birthday. About fifty priests attended with Mrs Moroniay and Sis Jinkins of Salt Lake among the guests. The evening featured games, cards, homemade wine, melons, cake, candy, and oats, ending with wishes for many happy returns.

Frank Odekirk Moroniay Sis Jinkins Salt Lake Odekirk

Union Evangelical Meetings by Missionaries Held Sunday

Kev E G Fowler and L D Wilson of the American Sunday School Union of Philadelphia lead no sectarian meetings. Sunday School at 5 pm and preaching at 4:30 pm at the Washington School building near the flour mill.

Union Evangelical Kev E G. Fowler L D Wilson American Sunday School Union of Philadelphia Washington School Flour Mall

Peoples Party Convention in Uintah County

A mass convention of the Peoples Party of Uintah County will meet at the Vernal Opera House on Saturday September 10 at 2 pm to select 27 delegates for the State Convention in Salt Lake City on September 16 1898 and to reorganize the County Central Committee. All supporters invited to attend and participate.

Peoples’ Party Uintah County Vernal Opera House Salt Lake City Ron

Farm for Sale in Dry Fork Area Seventy Acres Enclosed

A farm containing over sixty acres well situated in Dry Fork and enclosed. About 21 acres under cultivation and 13 acres of lucerne. Selling for 500 cash. For further particulars apply to Mary Hart Mul Ward.

Dry Fork Mary Hart Mul Ward

Highest price for wheat at Roller Mills noted

A. Beers & Co trustees offer to procure blank Teacher contracts. Price athletic girls hosted a baseball challenge last Saturday, facing nine males and winning 18 to 16. The Price team proved not bloomer girls.

HK. A. Beers & Co Price Prica

Notice from Ssewant and Snow at the upper ferry

In gratitude for past patronage the firm announces for the rest of the season all travelers with teams horses men or stock may cross free of charge. They pledge to share meals with the hungry and sign off respectfully from Ssewant and Snow at the upper ferry.

Ssewant

Preece Family Visit Highlights Salt Lake Guests

Moron Preece and family, R Fuller and family, and Miss May Jin kins of Salt Lake are guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Preece. They will visit relatives and friends for a few days before returning home. Mr Preece came to this valley about 26 years ago when about a dozen settlers numbered the valley, but time has wrought a great change since then.

Moron Preece Famly R Fuller May Jinkins Salt Lake Wm Preece Mr. Preece

Goto J EK Bullock's for Choice Groceries and Meats

Local grocer Bullock's offers a wide range of groceries vegetables and meats in stock. Call for selections and prices.

Goto Bullock's

Henry Woodruff and Mra Salt Wed in Salt Lake City

Henry Woodruff and Mrs Salt have traveled to Salt Lake to be joined in marriage according to local customs. Their wedding plans are reported as a forthcoming event with details to be announced locally.

Henry Woodruff Mra Salt Salt Lake

Vernal Societies Visit George Wilson’s Grave

The Relief Socrates and Young Ladies Associations of Vernal and Mill Ward gathered at George Wilson’s grave yesterday for an enjoy able day together with members from both groups sharing in the outing.

Socrates Vernal Mill Ward George Wilson

Lost Hand Camera Finder Notice

A hand camera finder is missing and the owner appeals for its return to the office. A reward is offered for bringing it back. The notice asks the finder to contact the office for verification and claim procedures.

Utah Day Train Ticket Offer to Omaha

Yur day event details outline a round trip fare of 25 dollars from main points to Omaha with tickets limited to train 4 on Sept 10 and trains 2 and 4 on Sept 11, final out Sept 26 in a signed note by B R McDonald.

Utah Omaha R McDonald

Provo's lively exty scene at J. K. Bullock's stand

J. K. Bullock reports Provo as the liveliest exty in the state from his old stand. Quartruit bottles bring $100 a dozen at his shop.

J. K. Bullock Provo J. K. Bullock's

Returned from the mountains Leon Pack and family

A brief item notes Leon Pack and family have returned from the mountains and then advertises printed address labels offered for sale at $2.25 for a hundred or $2.50 for five hundred with the return address neatly printed on the corner.

Leon Pack

Call for Uintah County Democratic Convention 1898

A convention of delegates representing Uintah County Democrats is called to meet at the Local Hall Vernal on October 1 1898 at 1 PM to nominate candidates for several offices and conduct party business. Delegates are apportioned by precinct with a total of 70, primaries suggested for September 20 1898. all Democrats who endorse the Chicago 1896 platform may participate. Warp BE Pacx Chairman and Josser H. Harpy Secretary.

Democratic Voters of Uintah Co Vernal House of Representatives Utah Board of County Commissioners Sherif Henro H. King Jensen Naples Mill Ward Dry Fork Henry's Fork Chicago Charman Josers H. Harpy

Letterheads and Business Envelopes for Sale

Readable listing advertises letterheads and business envelopes for sale at an office supply shop. Includes typical sizes and paper weight hints and notes bulk discounts for customers within the district.

Public Schools of Vernal to Open September 1898

Notice announces Vernal Public Schools District No. 2 will open Monday September 1898. All pupils should attend on opening day.

Vernal Sczoot

Republicans to Organize Central Committee at Social Hall

Republicans will hold a mass meeting at the Social Hall on Sept lébh to organize the Central Committee and appoint precinct officers. Cox B Coxrox, Chairman, urges supporters to attend and show their colors by attendance.

Sept Lébh Central Committee Cox B Coxrox

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John Workman Helen Gould Wikolf Mike Howe Brush Creek W. P. Coltharp Uintah CO Bruns
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