Miners and Machine Men Accept Unified Pay Cut
A joint miners and operators convention in sub-district No 1 district No 6 reached a peaceful agreement after intense debate. The compromise sets loaders at 48 cents per ton room coal and 60 cents for entry work, while machine men receive 9 cents for room coal and 12 cents for entry work. Previous year rates were higher, and the deal aligns with the Indianapolis convention reductions.
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District No. 6
Indianapolis
Columbus
Haskins
J. M. Roan
Sanday Creek Coal Company
Athens county infirmary bonds bring strong premium
Bids for the 35000 dollar Athens county infirmary bonds opened Monday noon in the auditor's office. W. J. Hayes & Sons of Cleveland won the sale paying 37375 dollars with a 2375 dollar premium. The bonds carry five percent interest and twenty five bidders competed. Construction on the new infirmary will start after the contract letting on April 23.
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Athens County Infirmary
Board of County Commissioneers
W. J. Hayes & Sons
Cleveland
Ex-Commissioner John Burson Weds in Athens
Ex county official John Burson has married Elizabeth Allen Millikan in Washington last week. The ceremony was held with about thirty guests in the capital, Rev Irvin officiating. The couple, now residing on President Street, received many congratulations from friends across the county.
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John Burson
H. S. Burson
Jerseyville
Athens
Elizabeth Allen Millikan
Washington, D. C
City
Rev
Irvin
The
Baptist Church
Washington, D. H
Attendant Gallagher Dies in Columbus
William Gallagher 40, a hospital attendant at the state hospital, died Saturday at Grant hospital Columbus from appendicitis. His remains were moved to Marshfield for funeral services with hospital attendants as pallbearers. he left a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gallagher
Noor
Grant Hospital
Columbus
State Hospital
Marshfield
Gallagher
New Court Filings Include Paternity and Divorce Motions
Within the past week new cases were filed in Ohio and Jacksonville area courts. Emma Baxter sues David Hayes on paternity. Minnie Skrotsky seeks divorce on cruelty and neglect. Mary Stires seeks divorce from Harvey Stires on adultery. Also listed are partition actions and property related suits involving T A Warthing Samuel Warthing Wilford Henry Frank Patton Lillian Patton Clarence Crippen John Rose and others. Residents cited include Jacksonville and Dover Township.
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Ohio
Emma Baxter
David Hayes
T. A. Warthing
Samuel Warthing
Partizan
Wilford Henry
Frank Patton
Lillian Patton
Clarence Crippen
John Rose
Hugh Mulligan
Joseph Mulligan
Minnie Skrotsky
Jacksonville
Mary Stires
Harvey Stires
Dover Township
Athens County Assessor List Revised with Values Set for Livestock
Athens County assessors met at the auditor’s office to revise the list due to resignations and deaths. A corrected roster of 33 precinct assessors is given and property values established for horses mares cows hogs corn hay wheat lumber railroad ties and related items including roadsters and bees.
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Athens County
Athens
J. H. Vore
College
J. A. Palmer
Court
W. F. Jordan
Hudson
Herbert Snow
Ames
George Clark
Alexander
Grant Bolin
Caraan
D. B. Webster
Carthage
O. F. Larsons
Bern
O. H. Bowman
Lee
W. E. Moler
Dover
Shauncey
J. R Fuller Mill
Filed
O. C. Roberts
Rome
R. B. Cook
Troy
A. C. Watson
Ludi
George Watts
Mineral
H. Tope
Marshfield
L. E. Hunter
Nelsonville
W. N. Goddard
James Verity
Peter Barrows
Leslie Balch
Bessemer
Jas
Zarley
Floodwood
Frank Tolliver
Kimberly
A. M. Moore
Howard
G. Figgins
East Glouster
C. A. Vernon
West Glouster
J. L. Stahl
Triable
A L. Hart
Jacksonville
F. S. Smith
Hollister
Elwood Byers
Selby’s Boys Band Opens With Notable Concert
Selby’s new boys band, formed just over a month ago, gave an open air concert on the courthouse esplanade Saturday. The group impressed locals with their smooth performance and rapid progress, and plans for Homecoming week are already in view. Some report fundraising fraud, as funds raised in the band’s name are said to have vanished, prompting the boys to demand justice and vigilance.
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Selby
Court House Esplanade
Jumped the Wrong Car Arrests at Depot
Walker Lanner and Robert Wilson were arrested Monday on information from P. H. Warner for unlawfully jumping on cars at the depot. They appeared before Justice Rose and were fined $2.35 each including costs.
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Walker Lanner
Robert Wilson
P. H. Warner
Justice Rose
President Ellis Honored by Students After Dayton Trip
Presidnt Alston Ellis of the university received a warm welcome on his return from Dayton where he spoke before the Round Table of Ohio Superintendents and to employees of the National Cash Register works. John H. Patterson guided a plant tour and a group photo followed. Over fifty students greeted him at the depot and led a procession to his Countess street home.
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Alston Ellis
Dayton
Round Table of Ohio
Athens
National Cash Register Works
Ellis
John H. Patterson
John H. Patterson, Who Was A Classmate of Dr. Ellis
Miami University
Dr. Ellis
Countess Street
Studens
Preserve Wings of Ohio University Advocated
A strong campus movement supports preserving the two wings of Ohio University. Backers argue for improvements using a $5000 state appropriation to modernize sills floors and room suites. Proposals aim to enhance comfort without harming the surrounding campus architecture.
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Ohio University
Epworth Leaguers to Convene in Zaleski April 19 20
The fourteenth annual Marietta district Epworth League convention will be held in Zaleski on April 19 and 20. The program lists prominent workers including Rev. M. R. Crabb, Prof. Harry Coultrap, Mrs. Kittie Gillilan, Rev. W. W. Trout, and others with music by the Zaleski choir.
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Marietta
Epworth League
Zaleski
League
M. R. Crabb
W. H. Sheldon
Harry Coultrap
Kittie Gillilan
W. W. Trout
L. A. Patterson
J. G. Laughland
M. Copeland
J. F. Stewart
A. B. Bourquard
W. A. Sprouse
Florence Hickman
J. W. Orr
E. L. Pixley
T. J. Summers
George Wilson
Hattie Daniels
R. H. Steele
M. E. Coffman
J. E. McKena
W. L. Slutz
Zaleski Choir
Holmes and Carpenter Tie From Albany Home
Earl B. Holmes and Clara Carpenter were married at the Carpenter home in Albany on April 10 at 8 p.m. Rev. Aldridge of Harrisonville officiated. Immediate friends attended and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Amanda Holmes and several Holmes and Carpenter relatives and friends.
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Earl B. Holmes
Clara Carpenter
E. K. Carpenter
Albany
Aldridge
Harrisonville
Amanda Holmes
A. F. Holmes
F. A. Bartley
F. C. Pareer
Esther Teeters
Mias Bertine Moh‘er
Earl Dailey
A Poor Excuse Is Better Than None With Bone
A terse aphorism notes a subpar rationale may suffice if paired with bone. The saying links weak justification to a physical ingredient, implying pragmatic acceptance over perfection.
Brannock Local Option Bill Passes Senate
The Brannock local option bill won 27 to 6 in the senate and awaits Governor Herrick’s signature to become law. It allows local option elections upon a 40 percent petition and defines districts with 300 to 6000 voters. The measure, debated as to its effect on Athens and other towns, faces interpretation by the state attorney general.
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Brannock
Senate
Herrick
Athens
Court Street
Nelsonville
Glouster
Jacksonville
Buchtel
Athens Presbytery Session Concludes at Nelsonville
The Athens Presbytery met in Nelsonville from Monday evening through tonight with opening by retiring moderator Rev. G. E. Jackson. Delegates and speakers included Mrs. D. H. Mergler, Miss Laura Wright, Mrs. R. D. McManigal, and others. The session closes this evening at the Presbyterian church.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Sloane Named To Athens Public Affairs Board
Winfield Scott resigns from the Athens board of public affairs after moving to Columbus. Mayor Logan appoints C. B. Sloane to succeed him, with council confirmation expected at Friday night’s meeting.
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Winfield Scott
Board of Public Affairs of
Athens
Columbus
Logan
C. B. Sloane
Scott
Sloane
Death by narcotic poisoning in Chauncey shocks town
James Stalder aged 26 died in Jacksonville after ill health following a morning meal and a sudden collapse. Coroner J J Lane ruled narcotic poisoning as the cause after an inquest and post mortem. Stalder, son of Mr and Mrs D Stalder, worked in local mines and was a member of the Uniform Rank of the Maccabees. Funeral planned Wednesday under church auspices.
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Chauncey
James Stalder
Jacksonville
Ralph Stalder
D. Stalder
Uniform Bank of the Maccabees
Tonmine
Athens
Nye
Ohio Central
W. T. Sprague
Stalder
J. J. Lane
Nelsonville
Snow Recall Hits Athens County in April 1901
The piece recalls a Wednesday snow storm returning in early spring with heavy snowfall and rapid melt. It compares current late April snow to the severe April 19 1901 storm that dropped eighteen inches over 48 hours, flooding streets from Texas to the Great Lakes and causing damage.
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Athens County
Texas
Great Lakes
Black Jailed After Arrest for Intoxication
Charles Black was arrested Tuesday evening on intoxication charges. He appeared before Mayor Logan Wednesday morning, fined five dollars plus costs, and imprisoned for twenty days.
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Charles Black
Black
Logan
Fire ignites as gasoline on floor at Wickham home
Monday afternoon Allen Bean, finishing a floor with gasoline at H H Wickham's new residence, ignited by a stove not believed to be burning. The entire floor burst into flames. Bean suffered severe burns to his right hand and will be incapacitated for weeks. Aside from this, little damage occurred.
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Allen Bean
Mr. Bean
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President
Epworth Leaguers
Ohio Senate
Stalders
Cuanancey
Lane
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