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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

.Ftr4 i
Adams, which groans for room, In
which to allow prosperity full sway.
This assiduous merchant has outgrown
the building which for years has been
under his control; and though crowded,
he carries on a business very close in
magnitude to that Of the largest in tho
city.
MIR. Adams is one of the Oldest mer-
chants in the city, having entered Yer
nal eighteen years ago. Immediate
~ he engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness; and now his store consists of one
main building 75x50 it. and three ware
houses, all crowded With such stock as
only q large. prosperous concern could
carry. Clothing, drysgoods, groceries
F lhey are there inSpfofusion and variety
Dunn's report itself places Mr. Adams
among the list of the most successful
merchants in the west when the amount
of initial capital is considered
Mr. Adams, besides being a prosper
Gus business man, is a public enthusi-
asst. He has been superintendent OF
schools, and was the first Republican
candidate for the house of representa-
tives when the county, however, was
largely Democratic. Recently the same
honor would have been rendered BY
exclamation had not his business ac-
tivity made refusal necessary
Mr.. Adams is patiently awaiting the
arrival of railroad to yernul; and il
the suspicious event happens soon. he
promises the construction of a business
block which will be the pride OF Ash
ley valley. Mr.. Adams has lived a
life of prosperity and integrity, and
it is to be hoped he may see fit to
encourage further by his accumulated
capital the continued growth Of a
thriving city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
AHN7lRzV LlIP)4z an zmr LIvZNhI RHYM4r

and other up-to-date appliances. There
Is a large warehouse in the rear--a
necessity in Vernal. where at present
freight comes none too soon from OUT
side cities.
The Ashley Coop. is probably the
most conspicuous business structure in
Vernal, for it not only has large plate
glass windows in an imposing front,
but It is situated on the very busiest
spot in VernaPs BUSINESS district-the
northwest corner of the intersection of
Vernal and Uintah avenues, practically
tho only two business streets In the
city.
The capitalization of the Ashley
Coop. has been increased to $4,000 to
meet the growing demands OF a con-
stantly Increasing business Since the
very start, however the store has paid
a good dividend-an item which when
considered with The fact that it en-
ployes never less than 10 of the towns
people, makes it an establishment of no
little weight in the community.
$ r. BennioN has always been prcsi-
dent; and better man for the position
could scarcely have been chosen.
Enos Bennion has been manager of
the institution for years ny
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
w. P. C0LTHARP
MERCANTILE co.

AR back in 1852. when the COYOTE.
tho prairie dog and the cotton tail
lived in the greasewood that then man
tied the present site Of Vernal, two en-
argetlc individuals set up Vernars first
store in log cabin which, as moved.
is now occupied as a harness shop by
Mr.. H. G. Meadows. The firm thus
formed was that Of Blythe & Mitchell.
merchants.
In 1894 the cabin was moved away
and w. P. Coltharp company formed.
A fine building was erected at the
southwest corner of the intersection of
uintah and Vernal avenues ana the
present prosperous business begun. Aft
erwards, the name was changed TO that
of w. p. Coltharp Mercantile company.
and the capitalization placed at s4o.o0o
From the start. the COMPANY has
dealt in general merchandise and fur
nishins goods. though at present the
business is largely wholesale as we'll as
retail. and includes various lines of
merchandise.
The establishment is one or tina very
largest in Vernal and does a business
with people ordinarily distinct from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
THE VERNAL DRUG co.

T is not often in the outlying dis
on n surprise so agreeable as that OF
the Verbal Drug company. drug store
which in general equipment, inviting
ness and competency of mana gcnlent is
the equal Of any to be found in the
inter-mountaiI region. That is saying
good deal. but anyone who has visit
ed the cities of the west will readily
sanction the assertion upon entering
'The Vernai 1t was the first to be
established in the city, though two
years ago it was incorporated ana
modern fixtures installed Now it ia
the pride OF the whole valley, for truly
1t Is not often that one can stem into
such a place and find ieathered mission
furniture, electric fans, a large marble
soda fountain attended by n busy bow.
ana all or the accoutrements to be
met with in Salt Lakes leading drug
stores.
Charles S. Carter is president OF the
company; William II. Siddoway. vice
President; John X. Bullock, treasurer:
Frank Young, secretary, and Edward
w. Lloyd, manager Mr.. Lloyd is one
or the most competent pharmacists IN
me stdLe hdNiHs graduated from the
Indiana College of Pharmacy.
Besides his ability in this direction,
Mr.. Lloyd Is an optcian of recognized
standing thought at present he makes
no effort to secure a practise along this
line.
The people Of Ashley valley, general
y, recognize the fact that they have
drug store OF the first order in their
midst: and for that reason 1t ia sell
dom that one hears OF anyone's going
to our larger cities for their druggist
supplies.
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E. w. DAVIS & CO.

FOURTEEN years ago there was no
furniture house in Vernal, nor for
that matter in eastern Utah. The
keen =acumen of E. w. Davis appreciat
ed the situation and now the largest
furniture store In Ashley valley is the
result Most OF the homes in the
neighborhood of Vernal have econ
furnished from this one establishment.
and. indeed, the business OF the COM
pany is as large as any to be found
south OF Provo, ranging from usts---
City to Steamboat Springs. Core.
Mr.. Davis intends TO construct a
new brick building, 50xi00 feet on the
present site by July lst, 1909. the es-
.ti1nated cost to be $4,000
The personal history of Mr.. Davis is
picturesque indeed Twenty-four
years ago he travelled throughout the
Fernal country in the Indian service;
was one of the pioneers Of VernaI.
has been many times a member of its
cttE COUNCIL and in 1900, vas its may
or. He is generally recognized as one
of the cleverest business men in the
neighborhood. He has numerous in-
terests not the least of which is hiz
being chairman of the executive COM
mtttee of the Consolidated Lumber
company which controls practicallv
az al OF the lumber business in eastern
Yak
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
VERNAL MILL & LIGHT co.

LEW things have conduced to IL.
welfare Of Vernal SO largely as
me installation OF ali electric
power plant OH Ashley river.
from which point the whole neiehhor-
hood is supplied with light at rates cor
responding with those obtained in orr
largest cities. The Eernai Mill & Light
company was organized about wear
ago with capitalization OF SIS, 900
Wltn an expenditure of $4,000 a power
plant was constructed at the river lust
Aorth OF the city, and a flour mill fitted
Win the latest Allis-Chalmers machin-
cry erected nearby, where with electric
power, it is now putting ont 80 har-
rels of flour day. Pride Of the Va1-
ley, Vernal Straight" and "J1intah
tanlly Flour arc the brands Of fonr
produced. 80 ~
Inc power plant generates $50 horse
power al! OF the time. and is prepared
10 furnish power for mills and to lipht
Ashley valley. The company has franS
chises which entitIe it to run n, T,notn,
line from Jensen to Vernal. rs years
being the duration of the privilege.
. Vernal citizens point with pride to
ther electric lights and though some or
the company stock is still unso]d thera
Is iittie present inclination to dispose or
The officers Of the company ava -
follows: S. II. BENTON presidant. 2,
). Carter, vice president; Herbert nv.
Jack, secretary; j. X Bullock. trea sur
or; 5. f. Bennion, c. s. Carter. W Fl
SiddoWay. ]. X. Bullock and Johr O.
Bates directors; c. A. johnson man
aser of the electrical department and
L, I. Shrlich, manager OF the f,orr min n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
Story Of Paved City
Where Taxes Are Unknown

unite with private capital in bringing
ABOUT the Improvement. The latter
method Will probably be followed. The
water will be taken from the mouth OF
Ashley canyon. a distance Of six miles.
SIXTY BUSINESS CONCERNS.
In Verna1 there are over 60 business
enterprises OF varying size; and be-
| sides them, one lodge hall Ct. o. o. F.).
q line brass band and orchestra, three
| school buildings and three churches.
a United States land office is there:
and during the first SIX months of its
existence the receipts amounted to over
$2b.oOO AS most OF the INDICATED, land
! of Utah lies in the territory contiguous
to Nernal. it is likely that the office
| VIII be permanently situated in that
city.
Some idea of the magnitude of the
business done at Fernal can be gath
cred from the fact that in 1907 the post
Office handled over $4,000 pieces Of
mail; and the money order business
was enormous when compared with
that of even much larger cities 1t is
unfortunate that large sums OF money
should thus 50 annually mostly to east
efn mail order houses. The amount of
freight hauled into Vernal by wagon
last year exceeded 100000 pounds. one
firm alone receiving over 10000 600
There is every opportunity for the
LII. .t.e " etpltal IN Vernal, prob
+ hai,,, .nI o ,llGs ufsen. need however,
q at,u q raliroad. Inc Uln-
Mai, GO, na w. "1lic!i now extends from
sideri,,s- ~ - o,tn ,Son' y a.reauy con-
sTernai eS teis,oi a. ol It's road 70
,au. Nieca 10 &c. ,a VI 90 mics; and the
lSanva,. VIII s soau a Millch VII connect
VIII SAT LAKE. VIII very likely
e. s ~. nitei rissr rom Whici1 point
mai a. Ashfa, ~ ne II iillies 10 YER
whnla 1rintai, a 1870 saiue IS, "a the
sr,,in,. :, ,n," "a eouiitiy are likely to
et,tnrs ~. ~ -, VIZ" AZ. tl!e -hoiIat road
honasasi.ar - a e..,. reason as me wise
M s sse,Nsi - getting MS land now.
and i, uaa NV IS iital tne colorado line;
Warnl1 s q. ~ eaae - iaino. go iar from
river r. Ha a,,' 49, . Up tiie Dic1eshe
EMBARRASSING CITY.
Vernal has yarious industr;as ana
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
The ASHLEY COOP.

= . ! FL
DRosPERITY is usually resultant
Of work, wisdom and Integrity;
and the three qualities appear most
noticeabiy among our most successful
merchants. The Ashley Coop. or Yer
nal stands like an immense monument
to the uprightness of its mana gers and
the thrift of the numerous stockholders
Of the valley. Twenty-one years ago.
when butter and eggs were for all
practical purposes. at least. legal ten
der. S r. Bennion constructed a log
cabin at what is now the intersection
OF Vernal and Uintah avenues, and in it
fitted out q store. A corporation was
FORMED with Il capital of $4,000; and
S. r. Bennion was made president,
which position he has held without in
teruption ever since
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

Vernalis one of the few cities in the
world that does not levy a tax. The
city proper, occupying but one square
mile, is of course largely filed with
business houses. from the licenses Of
which the city gets sufficient revenue
to pay easily all expenses incurred.
Usually there is about 81 900 surplus
In the treasury.
It is not generally known that Yer
nal has more paved streets than any
other city of its size in the world; but
such IS fact. There are at present
within the city limits over five miles Of
asphaltum sidewalks; and the business;
streets are similarly paved. Csilsonitc
Is hauled from the large properties near
~. heated IN vat, mixed with little
sand, spread and rolled; and the pay.la
is complete.
Nernal is indeed thriving. A local
telephone company has in operation a
telephone line that reaches with con-
icctidns Salt Lake and most OF tho
towns Of Ashley valley and the former
Uintah reservations, A light and power
company has. constructed Il power plant
on Ashley river and now not only are
Nernnls homes and streets lighted with
electricity but power is at hand to run
its manufacturing. plants and home
utilities. The same local company has
franchises from the cities of Ashley
valley permitting5it 10 reconstruct trolley
lines; aud tits hoped that soon the
people will be riding on interurban
cars Already the city Is talking OF
constructing a waterworks and sewer,
the only difficulty being that there is
not sufficient assessed valuation within
the citN3square milc upon which to is
sue bonds Two things can transpire:
either the city will extend its limits
to meet the necessity or the city will
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

In those olden days Ashley valley was
much wilder and rougher than 1t is
now: Indians roamed the hills with
more OF their native instinct guiding
their rambles: houses were scarce; and
the white man felt more deeply the SOL
itude and forbidding desolation. The
pioneer in the mercantile business look
ed forward to the day when the whole
valley would be made to blossom I'M
der the influence of thousands OF hands:
and true his hopes have not been in
vain.
. From its organization. the Ashley
Coop. has carried on a general fner-
camille business; and today being very
likely the largest store in the city. it
may be considered a department. store
carrying groceries, hardware, dry
goods. notions, sporting goods, shoes.
clothing, cutlery. hay and grain. The
present granary behind the main large
fwo-story brick store is the original
log cabin removed
The store is modern throughout. be-
Ing fitted with a cash carrier system
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
BANK OF VERNAL.
CAPITAL, s25, 900.
SURPLUS. $4,000.

Y CAPITAL, SIS 900.
SURPLUS. $4,000.
S. f. BENNIoN, PRESIDENT.
j. "A. READER, VICE PRESIDENT
N. ]. MEAGEI2, CASHIER.
IToRDEN BENNION,
w. FL. COLTHARP.
MUCH is the Bank of Vornul. and
such are the men behind it-nen
who throughout Ashley valley have
regulations for integrity, business acu-
men, progressivencss and patriotic
spirit. The bank. was organized in
1903, much credit for the initial move
ment being due to w. P. Coltharp
since deceased, who in many ways was
a leader in the community. Since that
time the progress Of the bank has
been certain During the flnan-
cial trouble of last winter ii paid
cash without the slightest difficulty.
1t carries On general banking bust
ness. including savings; and has sX-
changes on leading cities. principally
New York.
The banking equipment, which is
includes a Mosler safe and
vault. N. j. Meager, the cashier is a
man OF many years experience in the
banking business. Taken altogether
the people of Ashley have every reason
to take pride in the trustworthiness
and solidtty of their banking institu-
ton.
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No city tax
Five miles pavenents.
A $4,000 tabernacle.
Telephones and electric lights.
a stake academy and three
schools.
Sheep, wool, cattle, horses
farming.
Annual freight exchanged, A.
100000 pounds.
Annual mail. 100000 pieces.
Altitude, 5,S56 IT.
Sixty three business concerns.
y. S. land office.
Delightful climate.
UINTAH COUNTY.
$4,000 tons alfalfa annually.
$4,000 sheep; 2,s71 horses.
5000 cattle: 100000 pounds .
honey annually.
Wool 100000 annually.
Wheat, 100000 bushels.
Mercantile establishments, an
nual business, $4,000, 900. .
County assessed valuation, ST. :
100000. :
Bonded Indebtedness, s19,49e.
Mining. farming, ranching.
Population, 1900. /.
N
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
GEO. {. ADAMS.

HE constantly increasing CONNER
4 cial activity OF vernal is nowhere
SO manifest as ir the store of George II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

unite with private capital in bringing
about the Improvement. The latter
method will probably be followed. The
water will be taken from the mouth OF
Ashley canyon. a distance of six mileg.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
NOT A NEGATIVE RECORD.

A good many Democrats of
this vicinity, who have not taken
an active interest in politics un-
til the last few years, expressed
surprise at the editorial in the
INTELLIGENCER last week call
ing attention to Senator Stones
record in connection with the
lobby. In these days of osten-
tatious reforming, in the con.
test between the righteous, pro
gressiye, sinless, untarnished
element and the Bourbon, .
grating, boedling, tr~ust-foster-
ing, whiskey drinking old gang
the main argument has been in
regard to the various dement's of
the two senatorial candidates.
Governor Folk by his friends is
considered a saint, by his enc
mics a h%ypocrite. Senator Stone
is yillifed by his enemies and
family praised by his friends.
Entirely too much stress by
the Senator's friends is laid
on the shortcomings Of the
Governor. Of course Mr.. Folk
has numerous shortcomings, but
he has accomplished several
noteworthy things during his
administration and if Mr.. Stones
record were negative, as his OPP.
ponents say it is, be ought moi
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
THE RIGHT IDEA.

The negroes Of the country
should take serious notice of a
movement started last Sunday
by the better class Of colored
citizens living in the south side
of Chicago. In the various color
ed churches of that section or.
carnations were made for the
purpose not of protesting against
mob violence, not of calling
attention to the distinction made
by the mob between the black
and white degenerate, but of rid
ding the various communities of
the debased, criminal members
of their own race. Respectable,
hard working negroes have be-
come aware that their worst enc
mics are the criminal members
of their own race. These degen-
crates commit crimes, and riots
are apt to follow and prove more
disastrous to the innocent than
to the guilty. The existence of a
wicked spirit of race hatred
must be admitted. A black Grim
inal is likely to suffer more than
a white criminal guilty of the
same offence. This is irrational,
but it is true, more so even il
the North than in the South. Ne.
groes should take it into account.
The Chicago negroes of the
south side have done this and il
that contemplated league is a
success, its good results win bt
so obvious that the movement is
likely to spread.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
d be returned to the Senate.

to be returned to the Senate.
But Mr.. Stones record is not
negative. AS was pointed out
in the last issue of this paper he
engaged in open fight on the
lobby and won out, and he did it
i'm a time when reform and polit-
ical righteousness were not so
popular as they are now.
Senator Stone has a record
and it is one that his friends are
not ashamed Of.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

When pressed to accept the
third nomination for governor Of
Minnesota, John Johnson repeat
ed what he had said about the
vice.presidency; but the Min
nesota Democrats had less re-
spect for his feelings.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

The New York Herald after a
careful and painstaking analy
sis of the situation has come to
the onclusiontha it is altogether
possible that Mr.. Bryan will be
elected, unless Mr.. Taft has a
plurality Of the votes, which also
is quite possible.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
TT. WORTH TEXAS
Round Trip Only $3.50

August 29th aud 30th, 1908, via
Chicago & Alton Railroad, account
National Convention Farmers Union,
but this specialopportunity for cheap
travel is open to the general public.
The return limit has been made Sep
TENDER Both, so as to permit purchas-
ers to spend the entire month Of
September in Texas. For tickets
and further particulars commune
cate with
S. A. VERMILLION,
Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Rail-
road, aigginsvilie, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

The Kansas City Star says it
is supporting Hadley because he
is a man of principle and achieve
ment. His achievements exist,
all right, but they are all entered
expenditures in the state cash
book.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Count Okuma, the Richmond
Pearson Hobson Of Japan, is
having a great deal to say about
the proba bility of war with this
country. Wonder if the al s
have a good Chautauqua system.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Along last winter Harper
Weekly said that it opposed Bry
an because he was not right on
the tariff. The Weekly is now
against Bayan because he is not
right with j.. Pierpont Morgan.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

more than ordinary success. In
answer to the other question,
Where shall the young man go
to college," Missouri provides
the answer in the greatest of
her public schools.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

1t is to be hoped that when aer-
oplanes come into general use
they will be compelled to sail at
a sufficient altitude to keep the
smell away from from earth.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

is passed. The people are not
Interested in his egotistical va
porizings, even though they con
tain some truth.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Pesident Roosevelt appears to
be a candidate for the Down and
Out Club and there is not much
chance of his being blackballed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Champ Clark says that Nilsson
ri will give a majority of 10000
to Bryan. Evidently Mr.. Clark
does not think the party disrupt.
ed by his friend Balls defeat.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

At last the successful state
candidates are sure of their nom
nations and can take a Temporal
ny light hearted spell before
buckling down for real work in
the big campaign.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Thomas Lawson is again spend
ing thousands Of dollars in adyer-
Using space in the metropolitan
newspapers trying to sell stock
in something or other. But the
usefulness Of Thomas method
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

The soreness over the primary
is all gone and everything now
indicates a clear sweep for De-
mocracy in Lafayette county,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
Ice Cream.

In addition to furnishing ice cream
from my wagon | am prepared to
serve cream to anyone who calls for
it at my farm. Parties will will be
special attention.
If John r. Potts,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

The Kansas City Star is now
copying the sayings Of the pa
pers Of Louisiana, Missouri.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

There is now a slight lull in
in the political atmosphere; but
it won t last long.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
The Famous Mckinley

10 cent music and al Of the popula
music and music books of the day
Cali at store for catalogue.
(. G. LOOMS.
Book Store.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

Last Wednesday about $1,000
worth Of water fell in Lafayette
county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

So our Springfield is not the
only one.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22
Save Your stomach

not the wrappers and ouy Chase
and Sanborns high grade teas and
cotfees from Z. B. Vaughan. S-l9tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-08-22

And Bryan S children will not
carve their initials on a church
pew.