Miners and Operators Face Likely Deadlock in Hocking District
The joint scale committee adjourns amid expected no agreement as miners insist on terms set by local unions and operators warn of losses. The pending contract outlines wage advances, pit committee duties, absence penalties, and rules for mining suspension, with talks continuing and potential further conferences to resolve disputes.
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Hocking
Sunday Creek
John H. Winder
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Pit Committee
Pittsburg
Brewers Ad Council Aims Make Beer National Drink
The United States Brewers Association closed its Indianapolis convention with resolutions praising efforts to purge vile saloons and promote beer as a national drink. Texas brewers reportedly spend 10,000 monthly to close low dives, aided by detectives and strong legal support. The group plans beer as a safe versatile beverage, even in soda fountains, with New York Herald endorsing beer as a healthy summer option.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Indianapolis
The
Con
Texas Brewers
Prohibition
Texas
New York Herald
McVay Residence Sold to Lawrence in Athene
The Dr. F P McVay home on West State Street sold to W G Lawrence for 5000 dollars. The nine room residence with a bath sits on a large corner lot at High and State streets as the doctor plans to move to his new North Hill residence.
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F. P. McVay
West State Street
W. G. Lawrence
Athens
North Hill
High and
State Street
Mine Workers Contract Provisions On Pay and Work Hours
The agreement covers eight hour limits and overtime rules, coal height scales with per ton rates, and division of pay between cutters and loaders. It protects engineers firemen and pumpers from interference, preserves operator control over hiring and discipline, mandates work on idle days, and ties the contract to existing mining laws with mutual amendment restrictions.
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United Mine Workers of America
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Patent Remedy Pushes Refund
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion with PAZO OINTMENT. Druggists authorize a money refund if it fails to cure in six to fourteen days. Price is 50 cents.
County Infirmary Board Praises Care and Frugal Management
The Board of County Visitors reports the infirmary in excellent condition under Superintendent Mr. and Mrs. Parker. They note no running levy for years, farm income covering expenses, and a large new building seen as potentially excessive for future needs.
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Parker
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets on sale
An old advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain oil tea or tablets for 35 cents and invites purchase at Cline's Pharmacy to warm the body and stimulate circulation.
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Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain
Cline
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Miss Jennie Sprague and Dr H Srigley
Miss Jennie E Sprague daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Sprague and Dr H B Srigley married at the bride’s home near Millfield Wednesday morning at 830 officiated by Dr Lowe of Athens. Immediate relatives attended and a wedding breakfast followed before the couple left for an unnamed destination. The bride a descendant of Athens county’s old families and Ohio University graduate. Dr Srigley a Barrie Ontario native and Ohio Medical University graduate. They plan to begin housekeeping in fall.
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Jennie E. Sprague
L. A. Sprague
H. 8. Srigley
Millfield
Lowe
Christian Church of Athens
L. A Sprague
Wiley
T. Sprague
Warren V. Sprague
A. E. Watkins
John Sprague
Mms. Siigley
Farewell party for Miss Byard Ullom by T C B Club
The T C B Club hosted a farewell at Mrs. Thurman L Morgan’s home for Miss Byard Ullom who leaves to live with her father and brother in Germantown Pa A dainty luncheon was served and all club members attended including Misses Florence Clayton Mazie Earhart Rose Minear Freda Coultrap and Mrs T L Morgan.
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T. C. B. Club
Byard Ullom
Dairy Sold In Athens Area Sale To New Operators
J. H. Gillett owner of the Strauds Run Dairy sold his dairy cows and equipment to Chas Hill and J. Q. Hull. They will continue the business from the Crawford farm west of Athens and take over Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gillett
Strauds Run
Chas. Hill
J. Q. Hull
Crawford Farm
Athens
Death of Mary Ann Ragan at Athens State Hospital
Mary Ann Ragan aged 38 died at Athens State Hospital Friday morning at seven o clock from pulmonary tuberculosis. She had been an inmate about fourteen months, coming from Highland County. Her brother Dennis Ragan was in the city and accompanied the remains to Hillsboro at 12 41 today.
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Mary Ann Ragan
Athens State Hospital
Highland County
Dennis Ragan
Hillsboro
Chauncey Mine Shaft Repairs Near Completion
Repairs on the Chauncey shaft have progressed for some time and are nearly finished. The mine is expected to be ready for full operation soon, with Chauncey Mine regarded as one of the best in the locality.
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Chauncey
Getting Ready to Live in Changing Times
A letter from Coolville dated June 26 1906 reflects an aging voice in Athens County praising Roosevelt era reform and urging readers to think for themselves. The writer values reading, self examination, and public duty while predicting political and moral changes ahead.
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Athens Messenger
Athens County
Roosevelt
God
Roosevelts
Lafolletts
William Coolville
Dover township schoolhouse bid notice in Ohio
The Dover township Board of Education in Athens county Ohio invites sealed bids for building a two story four room schoolhouse in sub district No 1 Sugar Creek. Bids due noon July 21 1906 with names of all interested parties and a disinterested guarantor. The board may reject any or all bids. Evan S Dent Clerk Millfield Ohio.
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Board of Education
Dover Township
Athens County
Ohio
Sugar Creek
Millfield
Board of
Fderation
Evan 8S. Dent
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McVay
Lawrence
Athens County Infirmary
Board of County Visitors
Samaria Palmer
EK. J. Jones
D. M. Burchfield
F. S. Coultrap
Jennie Sprague
H. S. Srigley
Uncle William
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