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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1894

Page

4

Vernal News Items and Local Notices From Vernal

Local items include prices for oats and wheat at L Johnson & Co and John Bluford’s shop, a barber shave at Bluford, and a photos by A B Atwood. Frank J Cannon as Republican candidate for Congress receives mention. Vernal district schools begin with 43 intermediate, 41 primary, and 31 higher grade pupils.

A. B. Atwood Frank J Cannon Congress Uintah County Treasury Vernal Migs Km. Bingham

Farewell to Bishop Geo Freestone and local notices

Bishop Geo Freestone announced his farewell in Vernal as he departs for a mission to England in a few days. A veterans reunion occurred at Andrew Johnson’s Jensen residence with about twenty at dinner and a protracted evening dance. J Frank Pickering’s Mirror of Utah at Workman’s hall drew modest patrons. Daniel W. Jones showcased a road machine on Main Street aimed at smoothing roads, though county fortunes seem uncertain. A county bond measure for a new courthouse failed to gain traction, with a suggestion for a public debate to clarify the issue. Central Meat Market advertises fruit and poultry at market prices. No Ver nal MIA meeting due to Ladies Relief Society Conference. next issue to publish the Sunday program.

Geo Freestone Vernal England Andrew Johnson Jensen Daniel W. Jones Main Street Mr. Jones M I. A Ladies Relief Society Six- Priss

Accidently Shot by Rifle Incident Near Jensen

A man named Carney accidentally shot himself in the hand with a .22 rifle while on a Green River bank. The gun discharged when the hammer struck a single tree, bullet lodging in the wrist. He was taken to Vernal, then to Saint Duchesne for treatment after doctors could not remove the bullet.

Carney Jensen Green River Jas Kane Vernal H.C. Hallenger S’t. Duchesne Davis Ashley Valley M. M. Warner Dr. Butler Butler

Marriage at the drug store ends with noisy town parade

James Taylor the dancing master and Miss Katie McCarroll wed on Wednesday evening September 12 at a drug store chapel conducted by Eid. F. Harmston. After the ceremony townsfolk raided the bridal chamber, gathering a stove and pans to play a wedding march, prompting warnings of possible arrest for the merrymaking.

James Taylor Katie McCarroll Eid. F. Harmston Taylor

Stockholders Meet To Voice Flume Project Plans

Notice to stockholders of Uintah Hitling and Flume Co. calls a September 29 meeting at 2 00 PM at the 4th Ward school house to gather stockholders voices on starting work on the flume this fall. Bring receipts and notify neighbors if you subscribe to the Express. By order of the Board. L. Johnson President Jno Glenn Secretary.

Uintah Hitling & Flume Co 4Th Ward School House Express Board L. Johnson Pres Jno

Masquerade Ball at Workman's Hall Tuesday Oct 2

Prof Jas Taylor announces a masquerade ball at Workman's Hall on Tuesday October 2. All invited with 50 cent tickets for gentlemen spectators pay full price and ladies spectate at 25 cents.

Jas. Taylor Workman’s Hall

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