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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1924

Page

5

Fulton Reunion At Martha Fulton Home On Richland Ave

The Fulton family reunion was held at Martha Fulton’s home on Richland Avenue, August 24, with many relatives from Cincinnati Shade and Columbus attending. Guests shared basket dinners at noon and stories of distant kin while grandchildren and great nephews gathered to reminisce.

Fred Fulton Alice Fulton Mary Kelley Cora Breyfogle Harvey Rose Mary Blackwood Rena Himes Nora Ewing Martha Fulton Jane Phillips Minnie Love A.L. Bradshaw

Dead Major Hurndall to Play Polo in Westbury

Major F B Hurndall of the British Army, officially dead since 1918, plans to play in international polo at Westbury next month. He was reported dead after a 1918 torpedoing, later revived by a nurse's intervention, and he now arrives with his wife and son to compete.

International News Service New York F. B. Hurndall Westbury Hurndall Major Hurndall

Spain may withdraw troops from part of Morocco

Paris reports Spain could pull back from sections of Morocco after sustained fighting against the Rif tribesmen, signaling a potential shift in occupation amid the long war.

Paris Mafin Spain Morocco

State Fair Opens With Record Crowd in Columbus

Crowds filled the State Fair grounds on opening Sunday as exhibits opened for Columbus Day. Attendance reached 26 781 with plans for a new weekly record. Livestock judging began and cattle exhibit in a new building drew special pride.

State Fair

Ferguson Clinches Democratic Nomination For Governor

In Fort Worth Texas August 25 1932 Ma Ferguson secured the Democratic nomination for governor with about 78 653 votes ahead of rival Judge Felix Robertson a Klan candidate The Texas election bureau reported 230 of 252 counties complete Ferguson led Robertson 403060 to 324297 with final margins to come.

Fort Worth Texas Felix Robertson Miriam Ma) Ferguson Ferguson Robertson

Eye Wash Claim From Gibson's Pharmacy Ad

An advertisement from Gibson's Pharmacy promotes Lavoptik eye wash for post drive eye relief. It claims to remove dust and germs and counteract wind and sun effects stopping dryness and burning.

Gibson's

Deaths Mrs J A Smith Dies At 70 In Athens Home

Julia Ann Smith wife of J A Smith died at the family home 76 Central avenue Sunday night at 11 30 after a long illness. Born in Scottsville Virginia she had lived in Athens 49 years. Survived by husband three sons Calvin Sandy Clyde and three daughters Cora Van Deveer Essie Duncan and Ida Cooper. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Julia Ann Smith J. A. Smith Central Avenue Smith Scottsville Athens Calvin Smith Oakmont Sandy Smith Cleveland Clyde Smith Columbus Cora van Deveer

Charles Brown Dies in Columbus Hospital Aid

Charles Brown about 30 died in a Columbus hospital Saturday from peritonitis due to appendicitis after several operations. His body was brought home to Amesville Sunday evening. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the Federal Valley church conducted by the Masonic order. He leaves a widow and one child.

Amesville Charles Brown Columbus Here Federal Valley Masonic Order

Shooting Victim Improves After Wounding Incident

Miss Josephine Wolfe, 16, of Lathrop, wounded last Sunday when Charles Male of Washington County discharged a 25 20 rifle during a fight, is reported in improved condition. Authorities believe the injury resulted accidently.

Josephine Wolfe Lathrop Charles Male Washington County

Zemo advertised skin remedy claims quick eczema cure

The ad promotes Zemo as a reliable skin treatment available from druggists for 35c, with a large bottle priced at $1.00. It asserts immediate action and removal of eczema, tetter, pimples, rash, and blackheads, claiming it disinfects and heals skin problems.

Soc S. S Setoes

Britain experiments with 3000 horsepower aero engine

London reports secret Air Ministry experiments on a new aero engine aiming for 3000 horsepower. A single 12 cylinder design has tested over 250 horsepower, with potential to revolutionize commercial aviation if successful. Ministry experts caution results depend on continued development.

London iPritish Air Ministry Ministry

Quezon Seeks League Entry for Philippine Islands

Manuel Quezon president of the Philippine Senate and a Philippine delegation arrived to urge the League of Nations to admit the Philippine Islands as members. Quezon leads the Philippine Independent movement.

Geneva Manuel Quezon Philippine Senate League of Nations Philippine Islands Quezon Philippine Independent Movement

Malaria Therapy Claim Breakthrough At Liverpool Hospital

In a historic but experimental approach, doctors at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine report malaria treatment for general paralysis showing improvement in 23 of 84 cases and partial gains in 17 others. Authorities see potential for new medical research paths and further tests on other diseases.

London Liverpool School of Tropic Liverpool Tropics

Railroad Stocks Lead as Industrials Gain in August Market

New York August 25 The average of 20 railroad and 20 industrial stocks surveyed by International News Service reaches the year’s high. Rails up eight points and industrials up ten since June, aided by copper motor and shipping gains. Rail stocks show best performance in a decade, while warning cautious investors railroad earnings and valuations remain key factors.

New York International News Service

Heron Seizes Dow by Tam Lifting It Aloft

Oneco mill workers watched a great heron feed in the pond for days. The bird arrived with the morning mill whistle and ignored efforts to scare it away. It suddenly lifted a small dog swimming in the pond, then dropped it back into the water before flying away and not returning.

Heron Dow Tam Oneco, Conn Oneco Etil

Edmundson Family Reunion Held in Meigs County

Salem City Ohio August 25 The Edmundson family reunion drew many former residents to a Methodist church lawn picnic and homecoming. Jesse Brewster acted as master of ceremonies Emmet Edmundson gave the address N J Painter spoke of friendships formed in business Ida Weacock Baker described national W R C ties Clayton Starr and F W Bush recalled boyhood Salem days Annual reunion plan approved and arrangements made.

Salem City Edmundson Methodist Church Jesse Brewster Pomeroy Ceremonias Land Emmet Edmundson Marlton N. J. Painter Pt. Pleasant W. Va Ida Weacock Baker Parsons Kansas National Organization Salem Clayton Starr F. W. Bush Athens Satem

Generous Sullivan Supports Athens County Fair Exhibits

Hon William Sullivan gave freely to county and estate wards at the Athens County fair. He showed marine wonders and aided state hospital patients the wards of the Children's Home and the county infirmary.

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