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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1906

Page

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Death of Augustus J Frame Former county official

Augustus J Frame longtime Athens county official and prominent Mason dies at his East State street home after a long illness. Born August 21 1834 in Coolville he served as county treasurer and auditor and was later treasurer of Ohio University He was married twice and survived by wife Jennie and three sons Funeral services were held in Athens with a large turnout from across the county.

Augustus J. Frame East State Street Frameal Frame Athens County Coolville Counever Gilert Mr. Frame Harriet Smith Romeo Augustus James F Eugene C Jennie Jones Robert Jones Athens Athens Commandery Knights Templars Masonic Temple

Opening Session of Athens Presbytery Draws Large Audience

The Athens Presbytery opened at First Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street Marietta with Rev. Arm enprout of Gallipolis delivering a sermon. Delegates from Athens attended as the business sessions began Tuesday and run daily through tonight. Mrs. Chalfant’s missionary address and Wednesday lecture by Hans Freece on Mormonism were highlights of the week.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Fourth Street Marietta Armenprout Gallipolis

Miss Owen's Shakespeare reading falls short at Athens Auditorium

Esther Owen assisted by Athens High School pupils presented Midsummer Night's Dream last evening. Acoustic issues and misjudged drama choice led to a disappointing performance despite solid effort from all participants. The audience empathized with the difficulty of the undertaking and praised the earnest work and especially the younger performers.

Esther Owen Athens High School Miss Owen

Musical Entertainers Host Mrs Smith of Cleveland

Major and Mrs J M Welch hosted a musical evening honoring Mrs Chas Smith of Cleveland. Mrs Smith, a noted pianist, performed while guests enjoyed cards and a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Charles Smith Dr and Mrs T R Biddie Prof and Mrs J P McVey Major L M Jewett Mrs Camden Hogg Prof H N Hizey Mr and Mrs Floyd Crider Mr Albert Jones Miss Mable Rorick Miss Blanche Smith Dr O O Fordyce.

J. P. McVey L. M. Jewett Camden Hogg H. N. Hizey Floyd Crider Albert Jones Mable Rorick Blanche Smith O. O. Fordyce

Charity Ball by Mohawk Tribe No 174 at Campbell's Hall

Mohawk Tribe No 174 Imp O R M will hold a charity ball at Campbells Hall on Monday evening April 16. All invited. Admission 50 cents. Ladies free. 4-7-16 and wk.

Imp. O. R. M Campbell’s Hall Carnally

Miners and Operators Sign Scale. Some Local Mines Affected

Nine coal firms including New Pittsburg Coal and Imperial Coal signed the mining, day, and deadwork scale. Operators and miners expect no serious dispute in the Hocking district, though Sugar Creek and Lunhing mines will not operate now, risking local impacts near Athens.

New Pittsburg Johnson Coal Mining Company Sugar Creek Sunday Creek Company Luhing Coal Company

Appointed Administratrix for A J Frame Estate

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of A J Frame late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 10th day of April AD 1906.

A. J. Frame Athens County Ohio A. D

Sunday Creek to Build Large Athens Plant for Mine Equipment

The Sunday Creek company plans a new Athens plant to manufacture mine cars dynamite electrical machinery car wheels axles and other equipment. The project aims to employ several hundred workers and bolster local population with construction starting soon and operation anticipated early next year. A wage dispute involving pumpers firemen and engineers was resolved with a verbal agreement upheld and workers to return to duties.

Sunday Creek Ohio West Virginia Athens John H. Winder

Miners Return to Work After Suspension Debate

Miners and operators in the Hocking district reached a settlement allowing pumpers, firemen and engineers to resume work pending suspension. Operators will pay any approved wage increase from April 1, easing a crisis that threatened flooding in Sun day Creek and the Luhing Company mines. J M Roan of Sunday Creek urged honoring verbal agreements that kept workers on site during settlement talks.

Taskins Collins Richards Green Athens Ohio National Lewis Sunday Creek Company Luhrig Hocking Sunday Creek Luhing Company J. M. Roan Mine Workers Organization Roan

Five-Day Jail Term for Carrying a Gun in Town

George W. Schawl of Luhrig was sentenced to five days in jail and fined 15 dollars plus costs for carrying a firearm. He and three companions were seen boisterous in Eddie Bank's saloon, fired shots near the K and M depot, and were pursued by Officer Port. Schawl was found with money paid toward the fine and jailed until all costs were settled.

George W. Schaw Luhrig Eddie Bank West End Port Marshall Finstewald Schawl George Arbaugh Officer Port Schaw Owit Marshall Finsterwald

Miners Adopt New Scale Committee Report For 1908 Wages

Miners in convention finalize the scale of prices and rules to be offered to operators. The 1903 scale is restored with amendments. Wage increases cover lump coal, run of mine, entry and room work, tracklaying, blacksmiths, carpenters, and other inside and outside day labor. A joint conference with operators followed, and a smoking ban motion failed.

Richards

D A R Delegate Won’t Washington Trip Details

Mrs Lena G Armstrong will represent the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R at the National Conference in Washington D C next Tuesday. She departs tomorrow and will visit Philadelphia friends for a few days.

Lena G. Armstrong Nabby Lee Ames Washington, D. C Armstrong Philadelphia

T. N. C. Club Hosts Dinner At Laverty Residence

The T. N. C. Club enjoyed a six o'clock dinner at Mrs. A. J. Laverty’s on University Terrace. The evening featured regular club work and pleasant conversation with members including Mrs. F. S. Grones, Mrs. J. D. Selby, Mrs. George Walker, and others attending.

A. J. Laverty University Terrace F. 8. Grones J. D. Selby George Walker D. D. Fuller Frank Phillips W. E. Peters A. W. Murphy John Finsterwal George Hopkins Lelia Walker F. E. Goldsberry

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. L. Slutz Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus My Saviour George de Camp Earl Logan James Pryor McVey Frank Kurtz Out of Town Wm. A. Mitchell Parkersburg J. A. Frame Columbus A. N. Frame Parkersbore A. B. Frame Piqua J. F. Frame Sistersville W. Va R. A. Frame E. C. Frame Fairmount A. T. Frame A. P. Frame A. C. Frame Ward Frame Nettie Frame Basom Will Hine George C. Sturgiss Morgantown Ella Chadwick Jos. Sturgiss O. B. Pershing Helen Walker Emma McVey David Putnam O. B. Sloane J. M. Welch Chas. Smith Cleveland Foundry and Machine Shop Sunday Creek Co the Miners In Convention Washington T. N.C. Club
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