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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

3

Meralt Ward Schools Reopen With Mr Larsen Principal

The Meralt Ward schools will open Monday with Mr Larsen of Spring City as principal. The County Superintendent Mrs Mary Onser reports difficulty in securing teachers for smaller districts. Pianos tuned by a twelve year experienced tuner. Leave orders with G E Adams at Coltburp's. Satisfaction guaranteed. BO-4¢ J Waren.

Meralt Ward Mr. Larsen Spring City Mary Onser G. E Adams Coltburp’s J. Waren

Chicago Store announces varied clothing sale

The Chicago Store lists boys' suits for 4 to 8 years at 125, youth shirts priced, men's suits reduced from 10 to 3 and from 8 to 6, men's rubbers from 15 cents to 30 cents, girls' school costs 1, girls' shoes sizes 12 to 2 at 75 cents.

Chicago

Indian riders bring orders from Hodge to Beaver Creek troop camp

Dispatches arrived from Lieutenant Hodge in Brown's Park as soldiers rode in from Beaver Creek to Vernal in eight hours. The Indians, who had been in the area, are presumed to have moved north toward the big tune arris waypoint.

Diers Sowawich Brown's Park Hodge Park Arris Beaver Creek Vernal

Local Notes and Market Briefs From Vernal

A mixed column reports on items in Vernal including cheap large geraniums for sale at Musia and a district school wall opening Monday morning. It notes hay demand down for winter, wheat yields and prices, apples at one dollar per bushel, brick work on the Coltharp building, and Willie Preece returning to Guilsomte Company in Camp Gulch. Peter Neilson sold a ranch at Brush Creek mouth to Joseph Ainge for 1200 dollars.

Peter Neilson Brush Creek Joseph Ainge

Fruit Bottles and Frost Hit Local Market News

Wednesday's fruit bottles available at Beore Store while frost on Tuesday damaged watermelons and other produce. Banter items note Mr. J.2 Wilson’s buggy horse shot, families travel to Rock Springs, and a Naples family mourns a three month old baby likely due to pneumonia. Newark area notes mention Burton's clothing, Burton and Barker departing, and local school opening with good attendance.

Local notes from Craig and vicinity list trades and events

The frunt crop is very good this year. Jamey McKnight visits Craig on business about garden truck fruit and vegetables. Hats from KR CG Camp Mrs Beera will arrive with trimmed styles. Burton's offers cot ton wool blankets bought since the raise. Mrs Wilson travels to the capital for a month. W M Maddox bought the old Burton farm near Aghley and came from Meeker. Ground ready for fall plowing after a wet spell damaged hay and grain. Music lessons by Miss Gertrude Cook in West Vernal. For sale: mulch cow buggy, harness, and household goods east of the Episcopal Church.

Murrays Add Tender to Threshing Engine for Coal

The Murrays add a new tender to their threshing engine enabling coal transport, expanding capacity for ongoing work and future hauls.

Snowstorm Drives Cattle Through Mountain Pass

Heavy mountain snow pushes hundreds of cattle into the valley, leaving cowmen busy for days as they round up steers and manage the dispersed herds.

Ton Black Recovers From Appendicitis Surgery

Ton Black, who recently had an appendicitis operation, is recovering well and should be back in a few days.

Ton Black

James O'Neil Jr Reports Wider Vein at Parietta Mine

James O'Neil Jr. visits the Parietta mine and notes the ore vein widens with depth, with evident three foot sections in places. He states the vein appears to deepen as excavation continues.

James O'Neil, Jr Parietta

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet Advertisement

When troubled with constipation try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablet. They are easy to take and produce no griping or other unpleasant effect for sale by all dealers in patent medicine.

Chamberlain

Sheriff heads toward Camp Gulch to meet Ton Mitchell kin

Sheriff Preece traveled Thursday morning toward Camp Gulch beyond the Whita river to rendezvous with Ton Mitchell's mother en route from the east on a visit with Mr. Mitchell near Vernal.

Preece Camp Gulch Whita River Ton Mitchell Vxust Mitchell

Troops Stationed at Whiterocks and Ouray Over Sooner Threats

Forces will be posted at Whiterocks and Ouray per Agent Mercer to keep the reservation clear of sooners and monitor Indiana for any signs of unrest.

Whiterocks Ouray Mercer Sooners Indiana

Old building moved to new site for shoe shop

A building moved from the Coop block to ground beside McNeill and Bingham’s butcher shop is being fitted for use as a shoe shop by Mr. Webber who has recently arrived from Aspen.

McNeill & Bingham Webber Aspen

Asphalt Association expands White River yard output to Rifle

The American Asphalt Association is increasing production at its White River property with a large force of teams hauling to Rifle. More teams are being added as fast as they can be procured.

American Asphalt Association White River

Vanadium Found in Ore Test. Uranium Not Present

Ore from the Dyer mine shows vanadium instead of uranium. The test did not determine the percentage. Hanson’s full orchestra performed at the Social Hall last night and received an excellent reception. six instruments were listed with players named, and Mrs Winn joined on piano.

Dyer Red Creek

Vernal Leader Plans Fall Hat Opening Display

Vernal's Leader announces Saturday September 26 for a fall opening of trimmed and ready to wear hats. A selective display of hats will attract Vernal and Uintah County ladies to inspect the noblest collection ever shown in Vernal.

Vernal Uintah

Hayden horse sale ties in with past forecast

Jesse Hainling visits Hayden Routt county Colorado this week on business with the sale of his horses. Agent Mercer called from Whiterocka seeking a blacksmith and a farmer for the agency. Heavy rains last week align with a prior Express weather prediction.

Jesse Hainling Hayden Routt County Colorado Mercer Whiterocka the Express

Reservation tensions as surveyors anger tribes over opening plans

Indians on the reservation express anger at surveyors and upcoming opening. Reporters note arrivals from gilsonite camps near White River amid cold storms. Colorado groups plan a Beaver Creek reservoir to reclaim land along Green River. County Treasurer Davis completes tax notices. overdue inquiries may be resolved at his office with extensive records.

Davis

Snow on Diamond Mountain and Park Camp Amid Regional News

Sheriff Preece returned from Brown's Park noting several inches of snow on Diamond Mountain during the storm. Sowawiel's Utes camped on Green River at the old Parson's Ford as a cavalry detachment rested at Crouse Bridge. Eva Johnston, twelve, died from inflammatory rheumatism and was burned Tuesday after a Sunday attack. Park Live Stock surveys a ditch from Green River above Red Creek to raise water, potentially reclaiming 20 000 to 30 000 acres along Green River.

Preece Brown Diamond Mountain Park Sowawiel Green River Old Parson’s Ford Crouse Bridge Eva Robert Johnston Millward The Park Live Stock Company Red Creek Crouse

County Clerk Hanson Sees Moffat Road Promise

County Clerk Hanson returned from Salt Lake Wednesday with a cold wet trip and reports meeting several business men. He says the general belief is that Moffat means business and the road will be built, boosting prospects for completion.

Hanson Salt Lake Moffat Road Moffat

Troops Pursue Sowawick Utes Near Vernal

A detachment led by Lieutenant Hodge from Duchesne moved through Vernal early this week under orders to pursue the Sowawick band of Utes that recently left the reservation. They are to bring fugitives back dead or alive, and pursuit could lead to action if the fugitives are overtaken.

Hodge Duchesne Vernal Sowawick Sowawik

Prospectors converging as Uintah opening nears politics warm

Colorado travelers report hundreds of prospectors in Uintah Camp awaiting the opening of the Uintah reservation with a rush expected. City politics grow tense ahead of fall elections and a large field may challenge the city marshal post. Rev. A Miller arrives in Vernal to lead the Episcopal church from Montrose Colorado. County Attorney O'Donnell noted in Ft Duchesne as hospital supply case proceeds.

Colorado Uintah Reservation Nexst A. Miller Vernal Episcopal Church Montrose Kev Miller Ely New O'Donnell Ft. Duchesne Stewart Lyman McKehan

Detachment of Colored Cavalry Arrives at Whiterocks Route

A detachment from Fort Washakie traveling to Whiterocks reached town after an eight day march. The unit totaled twenty men and twenty mules were used on the 300 mile tip. They were assigned to assist Agent Mercer in patrolling the reservation borders to keep out sooners.

Fort Washakie Whiterocks Agent Mercer Sooners

Lewis Photo Co Cuts Cabinet Photos to Three Per Dozen

The Lewis Photo Co announces cabinet photo cuts to three dollars per dozen after September 20 1903. They advertise latest styles and finish and offer limited Vernal stay with morning to afternoon hours for patrons to finish work. Call early to secure service.

Lewis Photo Car Co Vernal H E. Lewis

Tire repairs and wheel alignment by Frepnicsson & Bro

Frepnicsson and Bro warn about loose buggy and wagon tires causing rattles and wheel damage. They offer specialized tire setting and guarantee to keep wheels true, promising careful service to prevent deformation.

Frepnicsson & Bro

Sheep men warn of dipping rules hitting market this fall

Mr Whalen of Brown's Park says conditions for wool growers are tough across his region and in Wyoming. He argues strict dipping and inspection rules before shipping will make it nearly impossible to place sheep on the market this fall with any profit margin.

Mr. Whalen Brown'’s Park Whalen Wyoming

Indians at Whiterocks to share $10,000 on Monday

Ten thousand dollars in gross money will be distributed among the Indians at Whiterocks on Monday. Observer Veltnan records a recent storm yield of 1.331 inches of rain. Miss Sarah Gibson is engaged to teach at Vernal Central School replacing Miss Luthel Ashton who moves to Moernll ward.

Whiterocks Sarah Gibson Vernal Central School Misa Luthel Ashton Moernll Ward

Bennett Sells Ashlay Creek Ranch to Colorado Buyer

George Bennett sold his Ashlay creek ranch to Robert Kettle of Ouray Colorado and plans a trip to southern California in the near future.

George Bennett Ashlay Creek Robert Kettle Ouray Colorado California Fubure

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Uintah Real Estate Office Vernal, Utah GEO Pierce L. M. Sorensen Aly Maeta P Dillmans Thomas L. Mitchell F. P. Clark Glausen Goltharp Winn & Woodward Eastern Utahs Vernal Ave Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Utah Kansas City St. Joseph Galveston el Paso New Mexico Arizona F. Warren Gen Salt Lake City Asnton Gee Ashley Bartlett Jule” Mackey Coltharp Willie Preece Guilsomte Company Cawp Gulch Hone Burton’s Beore Waitham Siddoway Suvere Burton's Gilson Asphaltum Company J. 2. Wilson Congregational School Jenac Burton James Barker Rock Springs Burton J M. Allred Naples Mr. Allred Jamey McKnight Craig Mra. Beera Mrs. Wilson W. M. Maddox Old Aghley Meeker Gertrude Cook West Vernal Firat House Brown’s Park Stage & Express Line A.J ED. Lee Proprietors Concord Price Duchesne Bridge Hoo Cts Duchesne Bridge Geo. A. Lowe Company Leslie Ashton Veltmen Steaehe Placelot Pat Ata Ashley Upper, Trrigastion Company George Searle St Vernal T. J Gatpwert See Doicin Denver Colorado Point West 2Nd South ST R.F Aeslen Gen. Aart Uintah Feed & Livery Stable Jjasinight, Prog Je G. Weeter
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