Scale Convention Sets Mining Wage and Work Rules
The minutes record a joint conference on mine scale rules for District 20. Measures include mining price baselines from 45 to 60 cents per ton, wage scales for laborers and machinists, bi-monthly pay, eight hour days, and dues to the UMWA, with committees formed from operators and miners to finalize a joint scale before Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. L&r Or, Co
Alabama
Pratt
District 20
Lewkage
Local Notes and Ads From Lacy’s and Lavey’s Stores
Condensed locals list offerings at Lacy’s Racket Store and Lavey’s Racket Store with prices on cutlery and hats. Entertainment planned at Mrs. James A Kirk’s residence under Woman’s Club auspices. Enoch Lodge 57 Knights of Pythias officers elected. A pedestrian killed on the car line near Birmingham. Milk shakes, umbrellas, jewelry, pens, and fountain items advertised by local shops.
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Aus
Woman's Club
James A. Kirk
Boy Mart
Enoch Lodge No. 57
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows' Hall
J. H. Duryden
Electric Bitters credited with curing long-standing ailments
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of sores and poor care from doctors. Electric Bitters praised as the blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rash ulcers and other running sores. Also notes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure praised by W R Wilkinson as life saving for stomach trouble. Sold by R F Lovelady.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
T. 1
Brewer
Alice
R. F. Lovelady
W. RK. Wilkinson
Albany, Tenn
J. L. Stagg
Eustes Southern railroad work and local meetings noted
More than a hundred men are building the Eustes Southern railroad near the land office area and a new two story building is nearly finished with Lovelady and Hamrick in the lower story and a public hall above. Memorial services for Mount Pleasant Lodge No 74 Knights of Pythias were held with Rev J I Williams delivering the sermon.
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Eustes Southern Railroad
The
Land Company
Lovelady and Hamrick
Mount Pleasant Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. I. Williams
Ensley
R. F.lovelady
J. E. Strickland
Pratt City
Wylam
Mr. Brown
Henry Jordan
John Lord
Dolomite
Richard Bryno
St. Louis
W. B. Earnest
Baptist Church
Mesdames Jenkens and Bush
Married Jay Jane and Alex Prat City wed on Thursday
Miss Malinda Bhander Murdh Sims reports a marriage between Jay Jane 27 and Alex Prat City on Thursday. The ceremony noted at their home city included friends and family attendees with congratulations from local organizations.
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Jay Jane
Alex Prat
Thu
Malinda Bhander Murdh Sims
Pratt City Birth Announcements Momentarily Repeated
Repeated notices from Pratt City list births to Mr and Mrs Ed Kelly in Sandusky and to Mr and Mrs Pat McArdle, plus to Mr and Mrs BF McPherson. Entries show dates in June and March and names including Julia Cox and Jane Busby with a daughter reported.
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Pray City
Julia Cox
Pratt City
Jad Mes
Janes Busby
Ed Kelly
Sandusky
Jame
Pat McArdle
BF. McPherson
North Mghlands
Alice Bersford
Israel Bersford
Tness
Juanie Stokes
J. A. Stokusy Iggud
Jme
John Mitchell
Yeure North Mighlands
Pat Cliys
Sumil
T. Harris
Life and Death Fight Saves Manchester Man With Discovery
A Manchester man recalls a near death escape from measles leading to consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure after doctors warned he would die. The ad notes trial bottles, regular sizes, price, and local drugstore and rackets selling related goods.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
ROF
Lovelady’s
Appointments in Second Regiment and Industrial Moves
Col Jefferson M Falkner named trustee of Montevallo Girls school replacing Rev George Enger. Shooting affray on Jefferson street in Huntsville leaves two men likely to die. J Rountree found guilty of second degree murder for killing Jim Richards near Piedmont. Montevallo and Tuskegee school lands patents received. Montevallo 22157 acres Tuskegee 22021 acres. Dunn & Lallande awarded track work for Southern Railway in Bibb county priced 10000 to 15000 dollars. Irondale grants 15 year electric and gas franchises. plans for streetcar lines power plant gas plant and water works. Regimental Order No 8 for Second Infantry appoints staff officers. Francisco saw mill boiler explosion. no fatalities. Scottsboro turnpike board to build one mile as cost test.
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Irondale
Board of Mayor
Turpin
Wheeler May Run For Congress After Unexpired Term
Gen Wheeler hints he will be at friends disposal when his unexpired term ends and may seek Congress. Several candidates expect the winner to serve a full two-year term. In Alabama City a fatal accident involved 12-year-old Talia Wilson as an electric car struck and dragged him 118 feet. Dr Sellers, a Brookwood dentist, shot and killed James Tillery after a quarrel. Birmingham detective Wm Pinkerton wounded saloonkeeper M E Woodward at Union Station following a Louisville incident connected to the Confederate reunion.
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Wheeler
Joasph Wheeler
Congress
Eighth
General Wheeler
Alabama City
Talia Wilson
Attalla
Dwight Villa
Wilson
Airey
Brookwood
Sellers
James Tillery
Ttm
Tillery
William Pinkerton
Birmingham
M. E. Woodward
New Decatur
Louisville
Pinkerton
Woodward
Eagle Works Burned Near Talladega Fire Destroys Plant
A major fire devastated the Eagle works at Talladega on Friday night, nearly wrecking the plant and its machinery. The source points to the foundry as the origin with total losses around 550,000 dollars. The facility housed machine and woodworking shops and a foundry, marking a severe industrial disaster.
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Eagle Works
Talladega
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Warner
John G. Swick
Pocahontas
W. 5. Sweeney
Adger
L. B. Evens
Weet Pratt
Frank Fournier
Drain City
J. C. Nelson
McKengle
Warriors
A.C. Robinson
Mlossbury
Dave Johnston
Morton
WK. Valkoy
Tional
J. H. Starling
Hell Ellen
Cap Clemmons
Johns
Tom English
Bayreton
C. W. Wyatt
Coal City
Thee
Nat Baxter
T.H. Aldrich
FM. Jackson
W. T. Brown
W. H. Hassinger
R. H. Pearson
P. B. Thomas
G. B. McCormack
H. 8. Matthews
Erskine Ramsey
Mr. Kirkwood
TL G. Bush
R. C. Harris
P. J. Stith
Revere
Lacy's
Fred
Miss Bessie Prince
Tennessee
Lavey
Pat Fetton
W. J. Syx
S. T. Key
Will Meagher
James G. Meapher, Jr
W. R. Lee
W. W. Custred
B. F. Young
Alf Thomas
J. T. Bell
Martin's
Sandus the Jeweler
Cales Drug Store
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Tis
Ideal, Young Building
Third Street
Sanders
Cale
Deng
A. Fland A
Sam Brodie
D. J. Milo
J. Stacey
J. Montgomery
Peter Meehl
Sam Camps, Jr
D. McCrossie
Henry Bonsach
Sam Camps
Sr. Tyler
East Lake
James Bethel
Hatthe Eubank
Alice Hawkins
West End
Miss May Eubank
Blount Springs
AswKkus
Lacey's
Ligey
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Col. Palkerr
Hunteville
Jefferson M. Falkner
Loulaville and
Neahville Railroad
Montevallo Girlie’ School
George B. Enger
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E. A. Hill
David H. Sanders
W. F. Staven
Jefferson Street
Murer
Anniston
Rountree
Piedmont
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A. Allen
H. B. Foster
Second Infantry
Neal L. Anderson
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W. T. Sheehan
Samuel Friedman
G. B. Wimberly
Ames M. McLean
David W. Crossland
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Francisco
Jackson County
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Decatur
John B. McClellan
Athens
Guntersville
Ed Gilbreth
Joe Gregory
Gregory
Dimmick
Vaughan
Philadelphia
J. W. Dimmick
United States District
National Republican Committee
Warwick
Oliver B. Warwick
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Philippines
Huntsville
Mary Motherwell
Iatereat
Nola Coal Mining Company
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Little Home and Restaurant
Second Avenue
W. M. Stripkiln, Interior Decorator
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Sam Foley
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Bootekeep
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D. B. Luster
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