Romantic marriages and fortunes stir Utah and Colorado news
Licenses issued for several marriages including William T. Lewis and Asurla Swett who sought secrecy while Henry A. Lee wed May Josephine Trujillo, a Mexican national. Minerva Johnson receives 606 shares of Beck Tunnel stock from uncle Jesse Knight, a dividend-producing Utah mining concern.
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Bouse
the Express
William T. Lewis
Asurla Swett
Joseph Black
Lewis
Ralph Lundy, Jr
Grand Junction
Henry A. Lee
Dragon
May Josephine Tr
Ia S. Gardiner
Mecham
Marcus Jensen
Mary Hackett
Jensen
Uncle Jakes Gray Horse Claim Sparks Street Scene
A Ute on the reservation claims Uncle Jake Workman's gray horse after mistaking its brand for his own. The horse, Sir Jake’s daily street ride, prompts a heated exchange as Uncle Jake warns the Indian to drop the matter while calmly returning to his mail and a front porch read. The dispute ends with no trouble.
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Jake Workman
Diamond Mountain
Level Prairie
Ashton Hardware Store
United States
Church Reassigns Marriage Duties Among LDS Priesthood
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints withdraws authority from high priests and members of the Seventy to perform marriages. Recent weddings over the past week prompt the ruling and reallocation of who can solemnize unions.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church ruling narrows marriage authority to Stake president and Bishops
The church now limits marriage ceremony authority to the Stake president and bishops, removing power from High Priests and Quorum of Seventy members though state law still allows them to officiate. Eddie Young, county treasurer, declined a marriage request citing the church ruling.
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Quorum of Seventy
Stake
Eddie Young
Accident injures county attorney and wife near Myton
County Attorney T W O'Donnell and Det Garrett O'Donnell escaped serious injury Tuesday afternoon when the ice chain broke near a rough road by Half Nav Bey. The car plunged toward a steep embankment but stopped. both were shaken, the attorney unhurt, and the machine badly damaged and towed away.
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T. W. O'Donnell
Garrett O’donnell
Myton
Garrett
Vernoi
Ducal
Congregational church Beatitudes sermon and events
At the Congregational church on Sunday September 27 the pastor will preach the first Beatitude Blessed are the Poor in Spirit. Special music reception of new members and a Sunday School for all ages. Young people's meeting at 8 pm. All invited. N J Meagher and wife of the Bank of Vernal return from Salt Lake visit. Heavy rains and high rivers hinder crossing. Fall plowing conditions good. Time to pay subscriptions to the Vernal Express and renew old accounts.
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Serv Ce
N. J. Meagher
Bank of Vernal
Salt Lake
Mrs. Meagher
Antitoxin for Indigent Urged by State Board
The state board of health urges county commissioners to use the cost sale of antitoxin for the indigent to prevent disease spread. The attorney general supports that the purchase is a valid indebtedness and legally votable by commissioners.
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State Board of Health
Duck season nears with gun offers at Vernal Express
The Vernal Express notes the duck season approaches and offers two firearms for sale. A double barreled hammerless gun is listed at 20 dollars and a near new 32 Special Winchester rifle is available, inviting participation in the sport.
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Vernal Express
Sale of Inherited Indian Lands Cited by Agency
Public notice from Uintah and Ouray Agency Whiterocks Utah cites inheritance land within agency jurisdiction for sale under Sec 7 of the May 27 1902 Act of Congress. The document announces sale action and relevant legal authority.
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Uintah & Ouray Agency
Whiterocks
Utah
Uintah & Guray Agence
Whitrorke
Knight for Governor Nominated by State Convention
The state convention at Logan nominated Uncle Jesse Knight for governor after pressure to accept. L R Martineau chaired the meeting with O W Powers and 2B Morgan as secretary. Nominations named Knight for governor and other state posts including L R Martineau for Congress and J W Green for Attorney General.
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Logan
Jesse Knight
Knight
L R Martineau O W. Powers
Morgan
James HH. Mease
Byron D Nebeker
Uintah County
Congress
L. R Martineau
Salt Lake
Man and dog compared in faithfulness and folly
A prose reflection cites dog loyalty versus human flaws and faults. It questions if calling the dog man’s "most faithful friend" is fair, noting humans may sin while a dog remains true. The piece uses contrast to probe affection and judgment.
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Siecess Magazine
Diffusing the Annoyance
Palmer Corntessel argues to keep visitors coming for money as a way to ward off mosquitoes at their home circle. A critic suggests the idea, and the respondent dismisses it, saying they simply bring town folks in to help protect the group from insects.
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Palmer Corntessel
Best Treatment for a Burn by Chamberlains Salve
This household remedy claims instant pain relief for minor burns and fast healing without scars. It is also touted for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. Sold by Vernal Drug company.
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Vernal Drug Company
On Public Thrufare Finds and Property Return Duties
Found items on streets or transit should be reported to the lost and found. If valuable, seek owner through company representatives and advertisements. Failure to locate the owner after every effort makes one morally akin to theft.
New Zealand's White Island in Australia described
White Island appears continually enveloped in white steam and covers 600 acres with 80 feet of height. Its camel like form features gray cliffs recalling the Coliseum with a sentinel rock column near the southern landing. Greenish water turns red when dipped, sulfur fumes haunt moonlit nights, and a vast 50 acre caldron vents poisonous plumes from the island interior.
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White Island
Australia
Rome
Capt Cook
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