Rounds of the Gil Wells Report on Oil Drilling Progress
The Uintah Development Company operates two rigs near the State road and Red Wash as workers pursue oil sands. A recent well faced water inflow and cave-ins. casing is to be set to continue drilling toward the oil sands with a race to reach the target depths. Manager Reed advances camp housing and office moves as Cottonwood town grows with new buildings and roads shaping a booming valley economy.
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The
Xpress
Dintch Development Company
Uintah Development Company
Curtis Company
Uintah
State Road
Red Wash
Dragon
Unitah
Cottonwood
Palmer Boys
Ashley Valley
Bucharesia
Utah
Mytun
Randlett
Green Liver Bluffs
W. D Reed
Moffat Utah Moves Toward Water System Upgrade
Moffat Utah begins water system work led by J J Colbreth and Phaank Mytroutt. A reservoir site north of town requires blasting 600 cubic yards of rock but will supply a 62 by 12 by 6 dam and filter to deliver clean water by January 1912. Engineers later report reservoir abandonment. town shifts to two wells and pumping plant with pipe on site. The broader Uintah Basin farming scene includes Koontz, Stelch, Drew, and local crops.
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Moffat
Utah
Fla
J J Colbreth
Phaank Mytroutt
Ecreme Ag Tt
M ‘Sountz
P. J. Stelch
Intah
Koontz Ilke
Jensen
Gabelda
Uintah
Kocuts
Mr &Eltch
Denver Realty Company
Lungineer Halen
Civic Improvement League Lecture Preview
The Civic Improvement League announces a Sunday morning lecture at 7 PM before the 1st Ward patents class on the need for a Clyde Improvement League. The general public is invited to attend.
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Civic Improvement League
Schoere
1St Ward
Clyle Improvement League
Big Forest Fire Narrowly Averted by Prompt Action
At ten o'clock last Wednesday Supervisor Wm Anderson spotted smoke on Brush Creek Mountain. A crew gathered and rushed to the ridge below Kane cabin where timber threatened. Within hours the fire was under control, preventing a major blaze in the pine forest.
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Wm MM
Anderson
Kane Cabin
Free Chautauqua Opens At Ward Hall With Evening Program
The first ward hall hosts a Sunday 7:30 pm opening of Free Chautauqua with a literary and musical program. Mutuals plan to attend as the event, under a general committee uniting city religious and educational forces, aims for an enthusiastic inaugural session. Mr and Mrs Pirighan Christensen of Roosevelt visited Grandma Johnsen this week.
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First Ward
Pirighan Christensen
Roosevelt
Grandma Johnsen
County Surveyor Halen Visits Vernal on Official Business
Albert Halen of Moffat traveled to Vernal on official duties. Rev M J Hersey will preach at St Pauls Episcopal on Sunday October 1 at 11 1 and 8 pm and all are invited to attend.
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Albert Halen
Moffat
M. J. Hersey
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Citizens organize to form public safety group in Vernal
A call to assemble a civic association meets in Vernal City to support law enforcement, improve social and moral conditions, and assist public officers. A meeting is set for Thursday October 5 1912 at 7 30 pm in the District Court Room with numerous signatories inviting interested citizens to join.
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Vernal City
Unie
Fox & Mage
District Court Room
Don BE
Colton
Oliver B
Loud
L W
Curry
L If Woodard
Coltharp
Charles DeMolsy
Peter Hanson
LN Meredith
Addie Longhirst
Gbm Bower
Do H Bracken
R S Collett
Geo W, Perry
J L Hayes
J, I
Ode
BD Nebeke
Tile Merkley
W. Henders
David Denilon
Wallace Calder
Ss P, Trim
Mig Pontha Ca Jenni
Beers
Lesiie Ashton
Geofj Thorne
Joseph F. Macke T
Shvin Iaton
D A. Bee Ashley Bartlett
Bennion Resigns as President of Bank of Vernal
Kt Bennion resigns from the Bank of Vernal after decades leading the institution. He has served as president and guided conservative policy, signaling a move toward retirement while remaining active in other business interests. The community recognizes his long service and influence.
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Bennion
Fisoe Sears
Ufe
Mr. Bennion
Bankk of Vernal
Mr. Hennion
Wfe
Iffe
B. TK
Boys Caught With Goops in Salmon Can Theft Case
Manager W. 8 Henderson of Colihary stores hid thieves who were stealing salmon can from the warehouse. He traced two Massy ponngsters and a Coupe boy to a log house behind the blacksmith shops where they were caught eating salmon on crackers. The case goes to Juvenile court.
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Henderson
Colihary
Massey
Rasmussen on oats yield near Jensen Utah
Uintah Basin farmer IGMNT Rasmussen notes his farm near Jensen Utah averages 92 bushels per acre this year, below the three year high yet close to the mark. He says the yield reflects the farmwide fertility of the soil and invites other Basins farmers to contribute statements to the Depression program.
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Igmnt Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Jensen
Utah
Uintah Basin
Uintah County Fair Shows Growth Amid Outdoor Exhibits
The Uintah County Fair expanded with more outdoor displays and a larger overall size, though some divisions fell short of last year. Livestock housing and permanent fair grounds are urged for long term gains, with plans for next year including stronger committees and early exhibit guidance.
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Uintah County
Umutah
Aleady
Anderson Seeks More Range Riders for Forest Service
An advertisement announces an examination for Assistant Forest Rangers in Vernal Utah at the Wat MI office on October 22 and 24 1911. Applicants must be 21 to 39 and will join the Forest Service at a salary of 1106 per year after passing tests covering practical questions yield tests experience education and fitness. The exam includes field tests several miles from the exam site and requiresApplicants provide transportation and must demonstrate ability to handle cattle and sheep tasks.
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Forest Service
Vernal
Anderson
Forest Rangers
Hell
Utah
Wat
Aghby National Forest
Department of Agriculture
Rally Day Program and Sunday School Schedule Updated
Regular Sunday morning sermon omitted for Rally Day. Sunday School starts at 9 40 a m with a special program at 11 a m. Subpoenas are issued to attendees at Sunday school Bouventra distributed.
Queen of Bazar Sets Vernal Court in Halloween Event
The Ladies of Vernal announce a four day bazar starting October 2 to 25 with items from love letters to pin sets. A public coronation will crown the queen on the bazar’s first day as funds aid a $710,000 academy building. Voting, ballot boxes run by E B K Bassett, and 25 cent nominations with 50 votes per nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Iverything
Hassett
Wintah County
Vernal Opera House Concert Delights Mair Visitors
The Mair visitors praised a Saturday night concert at the Opera House featuring Wire Carrington as a debuting vocalist. The fair also showcased strong domestic exhibits, including corn from Moffat, farm machinery, and artisanal goods.
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Opera House
Wire Carrington
M Koontz
Moffat
Cow Wagon & Machine Company
Tony
Alfred Powel
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Old Sands
Reed
Bluffs
BIG Forest Hire
Bank OF Vernal
Tarm
John G. Drew
Bonnie
Gene Daniele
Sam Carey
Wodward Samuels
Stegbert
Plymouth
Kabell
F Young
Max Smith
Horseshoe Lend
Green River
Ward
Steamboat
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