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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
8
An old Vernal Utah notice outlines post office advertising rates from 1879 with charges for various display ads. It lists per inch prices, non contracted display advertising, and special notices including water notices and contest notices.
The clipping records social and business movements in Vernal. It notes a birth to Mr and Mrs William Mc Kinley Casto on September 12, an Alta Cloward visiting Ducheno, Congressman Don B Colon spending two days at his shoe camp and returning home Wednesday, and A Gronk of Salt Lake City visiting Vernal on business. K J Young arrived Monday from Salt Lake City and plans a two week stay.
Harry Corless, brought in last week from fielper, is very low at his home with typhoid fever.
Fr 8 Collett spent a couple of days in Vernal from the shield plant in the Hil creek section this week. Mr Collett wag in on Toga business.
A Chautauqua event titled a curse of the Allison White company has been arranged for five nights beginning October 8 at the Orpheus Hall in Vernal. The program runs October 8 through 12 with evenings slated for performances and lectures.
Morrill Bellnton begins a long absence from his attic post office job and starts painting his house on Thursday. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a personal time away and a home improvement effort.
G C Deway, jailed on a charge brought by Jesse Hamaker, has provided a bad statement. His trial will not proceed at this form of court.
Forest Slaugh provided notable sheep from the Independent section as exhibits arrive. Local committees organize displays and stage preparations for the fair's opening.
The bail game last Thursday afternoon between Verna first and second teams was fairly well played. The score was 7 to 18 in favor of the first team. A hard bunch to beat.
President William H Smart of Stoogevestake spoke at a testimonial for Congressman Don B Colton held Monday evening at the Orpheus venue in Vernal.
Dr George Ho Cruikshank visits Salt Lake City this week as a Uintah County Medical Secrets representative attending the Utah Medical Association convention at the Hotel Utah on September 13 14 and 16.
The Uintah Railway office announces the days service will be discontinued on October first and a tri weekly schedule will be established on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for continuing service.
The annual summer event formerly held on the courthouse lawn was canceled last week but the Vernal band announced a weekly concert on Thursdays. The series will continue through the county fair as audiences await the rescheduled holiday program.
Arthur Massey, an experienced trapper, brought in 49 coyloles and 9 bobcat pelts for bounty to the county clerk. His check amounted to 223 dollars, a neat sum in hard times.
Miss Anna Higley and Miss Margaret Horsey entertained at a dinner party at St Pauls Lodge Tridal evening in honor of Mrs Chadwicks birthday. Covers were laid for four guests and Mrs Chadwick received many handsome gifts.
County Attorney A N Ait and wife Harrs Walker of Duchesne Lumber, attorney Robert Hi Walis, and Duchesne residents traveled to Vernal on business and leisure. They obtained a warrant from County Clerk Charles A Hatch for 111064 dollars representing Uintah county livestock tax and later transferred to Ditchens county for part of the year.
Wen itay Logdeon of the ZT ranch spent Wednesday in Vernal visiting Cox of Meekorolorada for business. The two men conducted routine talks on livestock and land matters, with no incidents reported.
Miss Lwulae Jorgenson hosted Ale and Mra Hae Ashton at dinner on Sunday. Joseph Enagborson of Dry Fork visited Vernal for trade. Dusdnead Mhitip Btritushan Bro shows confinement due to an unspecified ailment. Jesse Ifamaker’s son broke his arm after a fall near a fence. Mrs Reuben Fuller remains bedbound at her daughter Mra Low Colton’s home. Mra W. Ho Atlon from Fort Ducheane sought medical care for her baby in Vernal. Ida Marker displays peaches from Lincoln Williams Place at the office. Mr and Mrs Robert Moetenlfe of Philippburg, Montana, returned home after a short visit. Gtrrol! Stone, A C Emort’s nephew, rode his bicycle to visit his aunt before school. John Liyang of the Cottage hotel is ill again. Mr Evans remains in poor health since last winter when part of his thigh bone was removed.
A fragmentary recap lists travelers from Vernal to Evergreen Colorado and Leadville with mentions of Duvall returning to Dragon Street and Mis Wood Banks visiting, plus several names and vague events in Vernal and Watson. Sources reference trips to Colorado and California with multiple unidentified passengers and dates in a distant community.
Bishop Joseph Horrocks of Bennet spent Thursday in Vernal. Mr Norrocks assisted with preparations to send notable youths to the Uintah Academy.
Marshal Byron Exton of Uintah County received his appointment as pro belion officer and prepared to begin assigned duties immediately. Charles L Hunt returned from Maybell after attending the fair on September 9 10 noting splendid fall weather and large crowds.
3 N Lybbert presented the Express force with a fine bundle of Hearts of Gold cantaloupes in his second year of growing the famous fruit. They were delicious and praised by tasters.
On September 65h the Bachelor Club met with Mrs Lo and others. Members answered roll call with quotations from poems. A brief discussion on business subjects was held at each meeting in addition to the usual lesson. The evening ended with a delicious dinner.
The Maes ER Primary conference on Sunday September 11 featured distinctive programs with students flourishing as part of the sessions. Teachers praised the work of both children and staff as credit due.
The county treasurer report shows efforts to collect delinquent personal taxes are slowly succeeding, though in some cases property and owners have disappeared, hindering recovery. The note cites ongoing attempts and gaps in asset location.
Vernal reg is registered at the B Y U at Provo with Vernon Charles L Johnson Anxasea Co Caldwell Jo Hamilton Cal der Sterling Haws John H McCon kie Efey Powell Alta Gillman Ella McKee Verda Hair Mable Hacking
Mr and Mrs C W Sperling arrived in Vernal on Saturday from Lafayette California to visit their son W N Sperling and his wife. W N Sperling recently moved to Vernal from White Rock and took a new job at the Bank of Vernal.
Postmaster W H Fitzwater of Duchesne visited on official business and expressed strong interest in a backhaul rate for the Uintah Basin route. He believes such a rate would stimulate Basin shipping and save the government money.
During the past week ex soldiers including James Don Lewis Emery Freestone William Alvin Iines David Curry Joseph Johnuston James Karns all of Vernal Perrie Morgan Ralph Case and Solomon Case of Jensen Mr Phil Lips of Whiterocks Mr Dom Geard of Gusher and Carlisle Reynolds King have gone to Salt Lake City for examination for hospital treatments. The group recently returned from hospital treatment.
The September term opens Monday with only three criminal cases on the docket, and a short probate and civil list. The court plans a swift disposition as it convenes.
The Cosmo Hamilton adaptation His Friend and His Wife follows two closely bonded couples under a full moon as longing and infidelity challenge marriages. Lola Wilson leads a notable cast with Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel in a story of romance, temptation, and dramatic consequences.
Irulay Swain hosted a birthday event at a neighbor’s home with Delighted guests and a fine lunch. Mrs Swain, Roy, Mya Sutin, George Baete, Mrs Basle, Ducde Ir, and many others attended, presenting gifts and flowers to the celebrant.
Miss Edith Lawrence hosted the Bartolor Girls club Monday night with an Egypt themed lesson titled The land of mystery. The meeting included a talk by Mrs Lawrence on the history of Binks and a lively discussion follow up. A delicious lunch was served.
Naples community items recount visitors and school plans. Mrs Joe Powels returns to Logan. Mr Fowels to attend Bits Mary Kettle and children travel from Colorado. Men and boys begin annual cedar wood gathering for widows and ward house, a pleasant rural outing.
The family of Andrew Davidson from near Craig Colorado arrived in Vernal Thursday and are living in the Hyrum Rasmussen house. Mr. Davidson will come later. They came to Vernal to take advantage of the excellent schools.
Friends learn A V Watkins is out of Salt Lake City hospital and much improved in health after surgery. He expects to return soon to his law office and resume work.
Charles S Carter Jr returned Monday evening from Logan with his sons Charles and Lawrence to attend a testimonial for Congressman Don B Colton in Vernal. He left Salt Lake City at six and arrived in Vernal in time for the ceremony.
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