Big County Case Settled After Court Proceedings
The Saint Louis Gilsonite Company v Uintah County settled out of court with Uintah refunds totaling $0.495354 and the county retaining one third of the cited amount. The court approved land appraisers and decrees on various divorces adoptions and guardianships. Other items include jury verdict in neglect case, probate actions for the Crouse and Jarvie estates, alimony awards, and continued or dismissed suits affecting Carter family cases and local dam project plans at Pot Creek. News notes on mining interests, irrigation plans, and visitors from Salt Lake conclude the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Louis Gilson, Ite Company
Uintah County
Saint Louis Ghsonlte
Peter Sanson
State Board of
American Asphalt Company
G Hall
O H Bracken
Colorado Park Canal
Permania Tanzarvis
Tangarvie
Isue
John W Mott
E A Daniels
East Winn
Wiliam Hartle
David Karren
O Wf Raton
B O Colton Jr
Jeremin Slaugh
John Winn
Monlay
Annie J Pederson
Ben Peterson
Tha
Maud W. Carter
Chea Carter
Chea Carter, Jr
Charles Crouse
Stanley Crouse
John
Jarvies
John Jarvie, Jr
John Fo
New
Ona Irrigation Company
Libbias Workman
Dee Albert Workmat
Ehing
Paul
Ralph Rowe
Pitteburg Salt Lake Oil Company
Gilsonite Raphalium
Utetah
Carter
Pot Creek
John Glenn
Glenn
Botton
Ai Red Enells
Errek
Pot Creel
Crouse Creek
Pot Creek Reservoir Project Advances After Sale
M. Fy Whelan has sold land to fund a waterworks plan that will supply Pot Creek and Crouse Creek areas. The Pot Creek Reservoir will irrigate about 4,000 acres, providing a stable water source for farming and development in the region. The deal transitions control to new owners, with construction and funding details forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fy Whelan
Reader questions science article in Vernal Express this Aug
A reader challenges an August 27 1909 Vernal Express piece titled Discovery by Carl Douglas arguing about future earth conditions. He mocks predicted oceans drying and irrigation needs, asks for author explanation, cites Earth and Its Story and urges justification of the article’s reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Triday
Carl Douglas
Batn
Mindstor
Missouri
Vernal Public Library
Matura
Earth
The
Express
Ldnor
Development of the Uintah Basin and Moffat Road Survey
The article describes W Werton's survey route from Steamboat Springs through Hayden Craig Maybell and Jensen into the Ashley Valley with 8000 inhabitants and thriving farms. It highlights the Uintah County hydrocarbon resources including glisonite and bituminous shale, the Moffat road's impact, and the Denver Northwestern Pacific line's finances with a goal to reach Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nankera Nastine
New York
W. Werton
Green River
Jensen
Ashley Valley
Yampa
Colorado
Craig and Maybell
Uintah
Unrompah Greate
Drocarbon
Uintah County
Utah
United States Geological Survey
Moffat Road
Salt Lake Valley
Uintah Range
St On
Steamboat Springs
Denver, North‘western & Pacific Railway
Eastern Bankers
Salt Lake City
Sheep Breeders Form Uintah Association
The Uintah Sheep Breeding Association is organized with a committee to solicit memberships. Promoters aim to buy registered sheep to supply the home market with pure breds and to develop a commercial business. The Maest sheep ranch is noted as a key local opportunity, likely near Deep Creek where alfalfa is grown and ranges are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Sheep Treeding Association
Maest
Deep Geek
Organ Contest draws to close in Vernal and surrounding towns
Contest organizers urge last minute entries as participation narrows with many Vernal residents and neighbors listed as judges or entrants. Candidates include Stella Melson Vernal 2706 Mary Samuels Vernal 2549 Mre All Walker Vernal 1830 plus others from Naples Randlett Maeser Maeser etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Melson
Mary Samuels
All Walker
Goldie Oaks
fTeser
Nancy Colton
Moerer
Fred Jensen
Randlett
Byron Goodrich
Naples
Sam Gennion, Jr
John Angus
Myton
Lillian Faler
Mary Wamsley
Maeger
Lewla Lind
Geo Pickup
4Th Ward
Sdwin Collier
Sarah Merkley Maeser
Robert Bodily
Maeser
H Rasmusson
Wm Watt
Grand Master of Utah Lodges Visits Vernal Oddfellows
Grand Master Mer W J Moore of Utah visited Vernal Lodge of Oddfellows as founder of the lodge in 908. He urged investment in real estate ahead of a expected railroad, praised lodge growth, and predicted broader community progress with settlers and capital. His wife, an active Rebekah, joined the visit with fellow members for a reception and feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer W J Moore
Vernal Lodge of Oddfellows
Moore
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Lodge
Oddfellows
Apple Crop Weighs Heavy in Ashley Valley
The valley reports a bountiful apple crop with trees groaning under load. Farmers debate thinning fruit to prevent tree breakage, aiming to preserve trees for future years while ensuring enough apples remain for cider production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Vinegar from abundant apples urged with cider and honey
A caller advocates making vinegar from plenty of apples and honey in the valley. He notes several mills could operate at good prices, estimating $20 per 40 gallons, sustaining stores for a year, and cites Bishop John N Davis pressing wealthy apples to produce a 40 gallon batch. He urges action to start vinegar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eider
John N Davis
Change of Librarians At Regular Meeting
The library sees Mra Pack retire to Salt Lake after long service as librarian from the beginning. Patrons offer kind wishes for her new home and the library notes its growth from a small collection to a substantial archive. Sperka reports corn and straw fire incidents but the setup engine saves hay stacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Mra Pack
Copper Hill venture expected to boost Uintar County mining
Uteland Mining, which lost machinery in Green River, has relocated gear to the copper beds and plans an initial run led by S Carter to Ouray. Prospects anticipate Uintah County emerging as a copper producer as surface ore bodies suggest strong profits for the firm and quick mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uteland Mining Company
Green River
S Carter
Ouray
Ulutah County
Snow and rain affect mountain area and valley notes
The report describes snow on the mountain reaching six inches near Trash Creek, rain in Vernal spoiling hay and sprouting wheat, and Al Johnston injuring his back after a long afternoon while ice formed overnight. It notes little freeze in the valley and overall good fortune.
Irrigation Companies and Local Agriculture in Vernal
The Ashley Upper and Central Irrigation companies levy 1909 assessments with shares valued at 56 to 100 dollars and market values around 80 to 125. The Upper canal spans fifteen miles covering 1 000 acres with 43 percent cultivated, while the Central canal covers 8 400 acres. Vernal Valley holds 49 280 acres, about 45 000 cultivable, supporting heavy alfalfa and grain crops. potatoes and sugar beets are noted as promising. The Vernal Express questions the irrigation ventures and reflects on the paper’s size and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Upper Irrigation
Ipany
Ashley Central
Central Canal
Ashley Valley
Government hearing progresses on Greer case after birth report
As press time, authorities note Bruce Calder gave birth to a baby girl yesterday night. Government official L N Shanks records three to four days for Greer’s evidence while the Vernal land office awaits further testimony amid ongoing hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dsern
Bruce Calder
Agalret
Shanks
Vernal Land Office
William Greer
Grear
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District Court
Douglas
Victor and
Elliot Hampton
Willam Witbeck
Vernal
Pot Creek Reservoir
Wm. Weston
Grand Lodge
Oo O F
Vernal Lodge
Sperka
Vernel
Big Copper Hill
Uintar County
Jocal Home Newa
He Iitate
Homa
Jonaen
Meney
Jek
Cig
Lac Het Tein
Stael
Bracken Clothing CO
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