Ohio miners end strike as 1903 wage scale resumes
In Columbus, June 20, an agreement between John H. Winder for Ohio operators and the United Mine Workers state executive board allows 85,000 idle miners to return to work under the 1903 wage scale through March 31, 1908. Local conditions will be set at district conferences starting June 25 to June 29, with subdistrict talks guiding adjustments and dead work remaining a key issue in Eastern Ohio and Massillon districts.
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John H. Winder
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Massillon
Pittsburg
Trustees Complete Ohio University Session Adopts Dormitory Plans
The Ohio University Board of Trustees concluded its initial session with adjournment and reports of multiple actions. Dr. S. Super’s resignation as Greek professor was accepted, C. L. Martzolff named history instructor, and salaries raised for department heads except two. A $40,000 ladies dormitory was proposed on the campus southeast corner, with plans to be finalized after state approval and additional proposals. Memorials praised President Ellis, and James D. Brown endowed the Brown Prize for annual literary and oratorical contests, starting June 1907. Gov. Pattison’s death prompted a formal adjournment sine die.
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Board of Trustees
The
Ohio University
Ellis
W. C. Lowry
L. M. Jewett
R. A. Hamlin
Co. C. Davidson
A. Leue
L. J. Fenton
E. J. Jones
J. M. Welch
J. P. Wood
Albert Douglas
H. W. Coultrap
Thos. Blackstone
I. M. Foster
T. N. Hoover
Treadley
Chrisman
Packard
State Board
Foster and
Biddle
Davidson and
Welch
Bleness
Foster
Welch and Wood
Haning
James D. Brown
Brown
Gov
Pattison
New Grocery Firm Formed By Partlow and Van Horn
George Partlow and C C Van Horn organize a new grocery firm to open early next week on North Court Street beside Athens Steam Laundry. They plan a fresh stock of goods and modern fixtures with prompt delivery, aiming for strong local patronage and a motto focused on pleasing customers.
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George Partlow
C. C. van Horn
North Court Street
Athens
Partlow
Hedges & Son
van Horn
More Street Lights Planned for West Town
At a Board of Trustees of Public Affairs meeting a petition sought ten to twelve additional electric lamps in the west part of town and for relocation of others. Supt Merwin will prepare an cost estimate and the council must appropriate funds before any extension can occur.
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Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Supt
Merwin
Board of Trustees
Old Soldier Missing After Trip From Trimble to Columbus
Saturday a Mrs Smith of Trimble sought guardian F J Sherley of Chicago in Athens after his noon K M train from Athens arrived without him. Officers searched with Mrs Smith but failed to locate the old soldier until later word said he had been found in Columbus.
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F. J. Sherley
Chicago
Trimble
Athens
Sleepwalker Falls From Window in Fifth-Story Tragedy
Giouster June 19 report James ODonnell sleeping in Jack Tracey residence second story walked in his sleep and fell fifteen feet to the ground breaking a collar bone and three ribs with doubtful recovery status.
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Giouster
James O'Donnell
Jack Tracey
Albany Doctor Visited City on Business
Dr. B. C. Vorhes of Albany arrived as a business visitor today and met local colleagues during his stay.
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B. C. Vorhes of
Albany
Mines Resume Operations in Hocking District
Four of thirty Sun day Creek Co mines in the Hocking district begin production this morning, including Sugar Creek Nos. 210 and 211 and Glouster Nos. 311 and 356. Remaining mines to start by next Monday as crews are gathered. Luhrig mine faces a near‑term restart after official notice. Settlement of the strike is celebrated by miners and townspeople as Athens experiences limited impact from prior stoppage.
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Hocking District
The
Sun
Day Creek Co
Sugar Creek
Campbell & Williams Top Buggy Sale Starts At 42.50
Campbell and Williams advertise outfitting buyers with buggies priced from 42.50 and up, offering options to suit higher budgets and preferences.
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Campbell & Williams
Pattison to Be Laid To Rest In Milford
Governor John M. Pattison will be laid to rest at his Milford home with simple rites. The service at Premont will be led by bishops Hart Cranston and Henry Spellmyer and Rev. M LeSourd with the First Ohio National Guard escort. Honorary pallbearers include Masons and G A R as Ohio marks a statewide pause from 2 to 4 PM.
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Milford
Hart Cranston
Washington, D. C
Henry Spellmyer
Cincinnati
M. LeSourd
Pattison
Premont
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Fraternity
Grand Army of the Republic
Masons
Coal Strike Settled at Last Sugar Creek Mines Started Yesterday
Miners in the Hocking district greet news of a settlement after twelve weeks of idle time. Three Sugar Creek mines near Athens will resume work tomorrow, with Luhrig and local mines also set to restart. Official details are scarce, but the Columbus dispatch confirms an agreement with concessions by both sides and a Wednesday restart.
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Hocking
Sugar Creek
Athens
Luhrig
Columbus
Ohio
Sunday Creek
Williams
John M. Roan
Local travelers visit and depart after stops in town
Mr T J Davis of Cincinnati stopped between trains Tuesday en route to a bankers convention in Elkins West Virginia accompanied by Mrs Davis Dr Charles Cable of Nelsonville was in town on business Mr and Mrs J McAdams who visited relatives here for two weeks left for Washington PA Monday Grant Ward of Wellston was visiting his aunt Mrs A L Forest
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T. J. Davis
Cincinnati
Elkins
W. Va
Davis
Charles Cable
Nelsonville
Hickman Confesses Judgment in Ohio Case Settlement
Willis G. Hickman former Athens treasurer confessed judgment for 29950 in the State of Ohio vs Hickman et al dismissal. The settlement brings over 50000 into county treasury from various sources. Bondsmen listed include Carnes Patton Juniper Rosser Whitmore Lewis Bryson and others.
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Willis G. Hickman
Athens
Dover
State of Ohio
Hickman
State Auditor
Frank Patton
Abner Juniper
A. J. Juniper
E. J. Rosser
N. O. Whitmore
E. A. Lewis
J. W. Bryson
H. H. Wickham
D. H. Moore
Henry O’blenens
Joseph Wolfe
8. N. Hob
Commencement Ball Brings Athenian Club Social Night
The Athenian Club held its annual Commencement Ball at their club rooms on Monday. It was a formal, brilliant affair with over sixty couples attending. Selby’s full orchestra provided dance music and light refreshments were served. Notable out of town guests included Mr Herrold Sterrett and Mrs Joe Bush among many others from Charleston, Nelsonville, Glouster, Amherst, Columbus, Staunton, and Detroit.
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Selby
Herrold Sterrett
C. H. Welch
Charleston
Frank Benson
Fred Ambrose
Judge Bethel Celebrates 60th Birthday with Family Dinner
Mrs A 8 Bethel hosted a dinner party honoring Judge Bethel on his sixtieth birthday. The event resembled a family reunion with all children and families present. The judge was surprised at the entrance and received a leather rocker as a gift. Attendees included Will Bethel and George Bethel of Nelsonville, Raymond Bethel, Charles Bethel of Athens, Mrs Walker, Webb Bethel, Mack Bethel, and Mrs Bethel.
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Bethel
Will Bethel
Nelsonville
George Bethel
Raymond
Charles Bethel
Athens
Walker
Webb Bethel
Mack Bethel
Alumni Day at University Brings Alumni Banquet
Alumni Day drew former students to Campbell's Hall despite heavy rain. Rev. Elmer A. Dent of Hartford delivered the alumni address to a packed house, followed by a banquet with toasts from notable alumni. Officers of the Alumni Association were reelected at the ensuing business session.
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University
Elmer A. Dent
Hartford
Elmer Dent
Merwins Host Six O Clock Dinner Honoring Cincinnati Guest
Dr and Mrs J T Merwin entertained Monday evening with a six o clock dinner for Rev Don D Tullis of Cincinnati. Sixteen covers were placed for Rev and Mrs O B Pershing Mr and Mrs W B Lawrence Prof and Mrs J E Snow Mr and Mrs H D Henry Prof and Mrs D J Evans Mr R T McClure Miss Rose Rev D D Tallis Dr and Mrs Merwin Miss Margaret Merwin. Out of town guests included Prof and Mrs Snow of Chicago Mr R T McClure of Washington D C and Rev D D Tallis of Cincinnati.
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J. T. Merwin
Don D. Tullis
Cincinnati
O. B. Pershing
W. B. Lawrence
J. E. Snow
H. D. Henry
D.J. Evans
R. T. McClure
D. D. Tallis
Merwin
Margaret Merwin
Mrs. Snow
Chicago
Washington D. H
Bart Foley In Lancaster On Parochial School Building Business
Bart Foley was in Lancaster on Tuesday on business connected with the construction of a parochial school in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Foley
Lancaster
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Hocking Valley
Jackson
Salineville
Bergholz
Eastern Ohio
Cambridge
U. Trustees
Citizens In the Dark
Council
Glouster
Sim
John M. Pattison
Harris
W. M. Kurtz
Judge Bethel
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