Pension Bill for Dr. Cooke Passes House in Honor
Congress moves belated justice to Dr. Robert P. Cooke of Lexington formerly of The Briars Clarke county. He aided Cuban yellow fever experiments after the Spanish-American War helping prove mosquitoes spread the disease. The bill grants War Department relief of 100 dollars monthly for life. Representative Harrison led the campaign.
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Congress
Robert P. Cooke
Lexington
Dr. Cooke
War Department
House
Cooke
John Esten Cooke
Harrison
Hose Company Crowned Champion of The Independents
Martinsburg West Virginia January 13 The Hose Company No 5 football team of this city claimed the tri state district independence championship after a successful 1927 schedule They defeated Nameless Athletic Club American Legion Winchester Frederick Athletic Club and Charles Town Athletics while losing to Middletown Indians Endant Tigers and Shepherd College Frederick was beaten twice They were held to a draw by the Cumberland Bulldogs Dr W H Hoot Flanagan coached the team with Hack Wilson the Cubs star as trainer in attendance
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Hose Company No. 5
Maryland
Virginia
Panhandle
West Virginia
Hagerstown
American Legion
Winchester
Frederick Athletic Club
Charles Town
Frederick
Middletown
Hoot) Flanagan
University of Pittsburgh
Pottsville
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Typhoid cases in Berkeley County neighborhood prompt quarantine
Eight cases of typhoid fever, all school children, were reported in the Baker's quarry area south of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Dr. W Ross Cameron, director of the Berkeley county health unit, led vaccinating efforts and declared a general quarantine while water and milk samples are tested for the source and a broader inspection of living conditions is anticipated.
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Baker’s Quarry
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. Ross Cameron
Berkeley County Heath Unit
Cameron
Berkeley County
Bills Move On As Virginia General Assembly Opens
Richmond January 11 The 60 day session starts with six bills reported in the opening hours. Proposals cover tax law consolidation war memorial carillon finance powers circuit judge pay, tax filing extensions, and tax exemption for certain buildings and loan firms. Committees expected to be ready by Saturday.
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Associated.Press
Richmond
Virginia Senate
B. Frank Buchanan
Committee On Finance
War Memorial Commission
Messrs
C. Vaughn
Marshall BR. Booker
M. B. Early, Jr
8. L. Ferguson
Finance Committee
C. Vaughn, Jr
Saxon Holt
John A. Lesner
Lindbergh Hops From Panama City To Colon
Col. Lindbergh lands safely at Colon after takeoff from Camp Lindbergh in Panama City and plans further hops to Havana as base for future flights. He will extend goodwill tour by flying to Venezuela then to St. Thomas Porto Rico and Santo Domingo with dates undecided. He spent the day with 27,000 Canal Zone Americans as host to Col. Harry Burgess.
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Associated Press
Franco Field
Colon
Jan
Lindbergh
Panama City
Camp
Canal Zone
Havana
Venezuela
Balboa
Charles A. Lindbergh
Caracas
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
Caribbean
Col. Lindbergh
Col
Harry Burgess
Trone Brevities from Trone Va
Mr Harry La Follette and children Ruby and Junior called at Mr Jesse Whitacre's Gore Va on Sunday. Various locals and relatives from Capon Bridge, Winchester and High View visited family and friends in the area over the weekend and during the holiday period.
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Trone
Harry la Follette
Ruby
Junior
Ray la Follette
Jesse Whitacre
Gore Va
Versus Oates
Jee Rinard
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Ada French
Richard Fletcher
Charles Whitacre
Lorring Barr
Ernest Barrett
Clint Barr
Frances
Winchester
Lohring Barr
Alonzo
Madeline
Ethel Whitacre
Altha Larrick
Lia. Norothy and
Cecil
Highview
Emini Wump
Slarry la Follette
Hearther Whitacre Wees
H. D. Whitter
Mr. Raymond
Altha Arnold
Gore
Nellie Lupton
Hearther Whitacre
Russel Lupton
Melvin la Follette
William Lupton
High View
W. Vit
Amu
Carlton Muse
Washington
Tinner Anderson
George Hicks
Alva Kern
Spectacles Appear in Early Art Illuminated Manuscript
An illuminated Fifteenth century manuscript depicts two saints or apostles wearing spectacles, illustrating an unusual detail in early art. This curious feature reflects the evolving depiction of vision aids and scholarly culture in medieval imagery.
Thoxine Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Thoxine as a fast acting cough remedy for night coughing from bronchial irritation and colds. It claims relief within five minutes, no harmful drugs, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Baker's Drug Store and other outlets.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Bishop Tucker to Confirm Class at Christ Church
Bishop Henry St George Tucker of Virginia will preside over confirmations at Christ Episcopal Church in this city at 11 oclock Sunday morning February 5. The rector Rev Robert B Nelson notes the service will be Bishop Tuckers first visit since succeeding Bishop Brown. An evening prayer hour changes to 5 oclock with no sermon, inviting local church members and public to join in evensong.
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Henry St. George Tucker
Diocese of Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Tucker
William Cabell Brown
Nelson
Christ Church
Lions To Play Chevrolet Team From Martinsburg
The Lions' Club basketball team seeks another Martinsburg win after a 42 to 33 victory over Interwoven Athletic Club. They face Chevrolet Motor Company tomorrow at 8 p.m. with Prof. W. R. Legge refereeing. Admission is 25 cents for the tuberculosis fund.
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Lions
Martinsburg
Chevrolet Motor Company
W. R. Legge
Evangelist Colbert Closes Revival With Final Sermon
Evangelist Colbert preached to a crowded John Mann Methodist Church last night on Fighting Against God. The revival closes tonight with a sermon titled The Pale Horse inviting all ministers and congregations to attend and take part in the service.
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Evangelist Colbert
John Mann Methodist Church
Youth Slain By Drunken Man In Cir cleville
Word arrives from Circleville West Virginia of an alleged store killing. A young man named Duncan was shot by an intoxicated man who entered the store and fired after being removed. No further details available.
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Moorefield
W. Va
Circleville
Duncan
Social notes from Zepp Brevities in Laumeville area
Miss Bernice Peer and Mr Russ Williams attended the social at Laumeville Tuesday night. Several local residents, including Mrs Paul Williams and Mr Fred Bauserman, visited relatives or spent time with friends in Washington D C. Mrs William Shell has been ill, and Mr Robert Peer shows slow recovery after illness. Miss Alma Bowers of Calvary visited Miss Bernice Peer.
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Robert Peer
Alma Bowers
Calvary
Bernice
Beware The Cough Or Cold That Hangs On
Persistent coughs and colds lead to serious trouble. Creomulsion is touted as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. The ad claims creosote is a key healing agent and promises a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Orndorffs Visit Mrs Herbaugh This Sunday
Peer Mr and Mrs H C Orndorff spent Sunday with Mrs Mary Herbaugh, the mother of Mrs Orndorff.
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H. C. Orndorff
Cross Junction Notes
Cross Junction Virginia January 11 Mr and Mrs Newton Unger were guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Baker. Mr C G Baker had acetylene lights placed in his residence. Frank Donelan and family from Washington were in town on business. Mrs Donelan's parents Mr and Mrs G Baker and Mr and Mrs Bryan Stoller of Winchester visited Floyd Luttrell. Mrs Paul Braithwaite spent the weekend with her parents O W Dick of Whitacre. EB W Braithwaite visited with W Smith Clark of Winchester. Oliver DeHaven and children visited A T Braithwaite and family on Sunday.
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Bryan Stoller
Winchester
Floyd Luttrell
Paul Braithwaite
W. Dick
Whitacre
EB. W. Braithwaite
W. Smith Clark
Oliver DeHaven
A. T. Braithwaite
Rosenberger Brevities Spur Local Travels and Moves
Rosenberger, Va. notes start of Jan as residents M. H. Rosenberger and Mrs visit Florida to see relatives. J. B. Snapp visit Mr. Hite Frye in Martinsburg W. Va. Moves include Catlett family to J. Paul Good’s farm. Maynard Brewer and vin Allamong of Winchester call on locals. Edward Haines visits kin. Eva Clowser spends time in Winchester. Mrs. Morgan winters with Ella Bowman. Frank Clowser and Arthur Smith move operations and saw mill to serve Dr. W. D. Myers.
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Edward Haines
Ter
Andrew
Forest Glen
Mise Eva Clowser
Winchester
Morgan
Ella Bowman
Frank Clowser
Arthur Smith
W. D. Myers
Public sale to satisfy rent execution in Winchester Va
A public sale will be held for cash in front of the County Court House Cre Va on Saturday January 21 1928 at 11 a m to dispose of the personal property of Thomas Hargrave including one Hudson truck dressers Davenport chiffoniers stands tables chairs and other household furniture. Lee Barr deputy sergeant City of Winchester Va.
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County Court House
Thomas Hargrave
Hudson
Lee Barr
City of
Winchester
Healthier Stronger Girl Credits Vegetable Compound
In Oregon a factory worker named Tulia Schmidt describes long weakness and illness then credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with making her healthier and stronger. She urges other factory girls to try the remedy and share their results.
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Oregon
America
Jules Schmidt
Lydia B. Pinkham
Tulia Schmidt
Willow St
Silverton
Miss Schmidt
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