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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1918

Page

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Joab Collier Dies in Uintah County Bee Chief’s Death

Joab Collier died at his daughter Mrs May Carpenter’s home from heart trouble on a Wednesday evening after a brief illness. A pioneer and leading bee keeper in Uintah County, he helped develop the valley and boost the bee industry. Born July 23, 1855 in Devonshire England, he lived 29 years in Ashley Valley and held church and civil roles including deputy state bee inspector and secretary of Uintah Mountain Beekeepers Association. Survived by his wife Theodacola Keeler Collier predeceased him. sixteen children were born, fourteen living: Amy Gardiner Jos Collier Edwin Collier Mre May Carpenter Walter Collier Mra Clara Richards Midgley Mra Mattie Chivera Mra Nokia Wicharda Theodore Raymond Frank Carl Mabel and John Collier. Funeral at Naples ward meeting house Saturday at 2 p.m.

Joab Abner Collier May Carpenter Comte Mr Collier Mr. Collier Mr Collier Wnil Chan Carpenter Coliier Collier Carptener Uintah County Wintah County Iene Joab Collier Davonshire Lugland Ashley Valley Uintah Mounty Beekeepera Association Ita Jay South Naples Theodacla Ekelem Mre Collier Ijn Preat Joseph L. Keeler Provo Goller Amy Gardiner

County Draft Board Moves to Coltharp Building

Uintah County Draft Board announces relocation to the Coltharp Building effective September 21. Offices will operate with limited hours and daily meetings to process questionnaires from men ages 19 to 36. Classification will begin after blanks are mailed, with two men at the court for assistance and new appointments to aid the board.

Eptember Lt Ia Atty . W. O'Donnell Uintahounty Draft Board le Men Lynn Ashton Eba Manker N. Méredith J. T. McConnell C 8Rere Wm M Anderson Fowlke Mbera Don B Colton O'Donnell

Imoney For Farmers Of Ashley Valley Is Now Assured

The United National Farm Loan association secured a charter and is in working order. L R Martineau and Ed H Thomas, sent by the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley, California, praised Uintah county Ashley valley conditions. Martineau to stay about thirty days to inspect locales and spur loans at five and one half percent. Farmers should apply to secretary EBA Manker at 4880N so their appraisals occur during his visit. Community leaders listed include Wittwer and directors Lytbert Goodrich Simpers Adams Pope. A seven pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Willey on Monday morning Sept 16.

United National Farm Loan Association L. R. Martineau Ed H. Thomas Federal Land Bank Berkley California Uintah County Ashley Valley Mar| Lineau Uintah Duchesne Vernal Eba Manker Martineau Wittwer Jon. Lytbert A G. Goodrich Alfred Simpers Daniel Adams Chas. T. Pope

Five Men From Ulstah County Called for Training

One notice says 1000 county men are to fill questionnaires while Ulstah is asked to provide five men to leave Vernal on October 7 for training. Five class one men are available from August 24 registration. Twelve men from Ulstah will go to Fort Logan, Colorado from Sept 30 for a five day period. Only group C class one men eligible for hunting or special service may be inducted. names to appear next week.

Ulstah Vernal Uintah County Fort Logan Colo Grays Occal Mine

Five Million Men in France Rally for Liberty Loan

The piece hails American forces in Cantigny, Chateau Thierry, the Marne, and Soissons as a whirlwind von Hindenburg could not resist. It urges readers to match sacrifices at home with those overseas, calling for strong support of the Fourth Liberty Loan and oversubscribing quotas to back democracy.

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Big Patriotic Meeting Sunday Next

The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign opens soon with a big patriotic meeting at the Stake Tab ernacle Sunday at 3 pm. Speakers include Hon Heber J Grant state chairman Mrs Amy Brown Lyman Lieut Jack Groesbeck and Senator Don B Colton with musical selections and crowd singing of The Star Spangled Banner and America. The event aims to mobilize civilian support as Germany remains formidable and casualties grow.

Stake Tabernacle Heber J. Grant Amy Brown Lyman Jack Groesbeck Don B. Colton Groesbeck France America United States

Odekirk couple to move to Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs John Odekirk plan relocation to Salt Lake City with future home prospects described. A fine wealth apple specimen weighing eleven ounces was presented by F H Smith as best seen. City council met, discussed the city attorney resignation, paid bills, heard reports, and adjourned after miscellaneous business. Also noted are cantaloupe from Frank Wellman and Atty T W O Donnell, J L and Earl Lewis in Pittsburg, and Red Cross prize fund plans at the fair with various foods and items for sale.

F H Smith Iity

Martyr Soldier of Duchesne Area Remembered in War Rites

A solemn ceremony at Duchesne recalls Private Burns of the 23rd Machine Gun Battalion, with eulogies by Ephraim Lambert and others. Mrs Weach mourns, and the community honors fallen son Hubert L. Burns who died in France on June 4, 1918. The feature notes family displacement, service record from Oregon to Utah, and the Marine Corps to the Battle of France. The article also mentions missing photographic cut for publication and assures a future illustration.

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Uintah Telephone under government control and new charges

The government has taken over the Uintah Telephone system and barred rate changes from being submitted to the Postmaster General. Installation charges will begin September 1, 1918, with rates tied to current monthly charges. A moving charge will cover labor and material costs. Next Sunday parents of Vernal will meet teachers at the Vogue theatre at 11 a.m for readings and music plus introductions. all welcome.

Uintah Vogue

Raven Oil & Milling Co Refining Plant Progressing Near Uintah

J Neil, formerly Uintah Telephone manager, joins Raven Oil & Milling Co as new supervisor. C M Peterson trains under him while Raven advances plan for a refining plant. Groundwork includes 60 000 bricks turned for buildings. Other firms plan plants as County Fair exhibit judges announced.

Raven Oil & Milling CO J. Neil Uintah Telephone Company Raven OU & Refuing Company C. M. Peterson Mme. Neil Raven Emerald Oil Holding Raven Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Draft Board Coltharp Toan Apn Coun Imoney Mrs . Willey Upar John Odekirk Salt Lake, Heneee Nerous Verne Brurers Frank Wellman Atty T. W. O Donnell J L Earl Lewis Pittsburg Aviation Mechanical Army Stake Relief Society Red Cross Educational Axe Robt, H. Sainsbury Ethel Martin Mary Sander C. A. Cawley The Uintah Canoning Company Lydia Davis
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