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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

5

Man credits Dreco herbal remedy for relief from severe indigestion

W A Rodgers of Winchester recounts a long battle with dyspepsia and chest pain. After using two bottles of the herbal Dreco, he reports complete relief, improved sleep and appetite, and renewed vigor. Miller's Drug Store dispenses and recommends Dreco, warning it is not to be confused with other medicines.

West Cork Street Winchester W. A. Rodgers Miller's Drug Store

Whitacre News Notes Highlights Local Visits

Rural notes from Whitacre Virginia dated May 16 report Mr Cleo Bageant recovering from illness returning home. Several residents visit families including Miss Myntle Scrivener Mrs G S Whitacre and others. A church sermon by Rev Karicofe is set for Redlznd Church Sunday night.

Whitacre Cleo Bageant de Haven Laura Fletcher Winchester Memorial Hospital Misses Althia Dorothy Fletcher Ruth Whitacre Madeline Johnson Myntle Scrivener Clarence Omps G. S. Wihitheere Hawking Davis M. C. Gnove George Reynolds Rajisiten Edward Daily Guy Reynolds Ruth Anna Whitacre Martinsburg R. E. L. Whitacre Haines Capon Bridge Hindle Selma Euelah G C. Peacemaker Olle Largent Mire Luther Johnson Christian Karicofe Redlznd Church

Fly Trap Prizes Offered by Women's Civic League

The Fly Committee of the Women's Civic League announces traps to curb wintered-over flies. A prize program pays ten cents per quart of flies collected, with rewards for the greatest numbers. A health effort aims to reduce disease carried by flies and improve city sanitation.

Woman's Civic League

Clarke Couple Are Wed In Hagerstown

Announcement of the marriage of Mr. Marshall C. Willingham of Berryville Virginia and Miss Bertha V. Grim of Boyce Maryland. The ceremony occurred last Saturday in Hagerstown Maryland. This marriage is the third wedding in the bride’s family recently.

Marshall C. Willingham Berryville Bertha V. Grim Boyce Hagerstown

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Promises Health Restore

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying tonic and Peptiron as a stomach tonic with iron for renewed energy and vitality. It claims improved appetite, clearer complexions, and stronger health, with Hood's Pills as a supportive laxative for biliousness and liver issues. Mrs Horace G Browne arrives from Ohio visiting family.

Hood

Registrants Urged to Carry Registration Cards

The local exemption board stresses every registrant must carry his registration card showing name address order and serial numbers and classification. Many men lack the card and face imprisonment or induction if arrested without it. Registrants without cards may obtain one by applying to the local board.

United States

Danderine Promise for Thick Glossy Hair and No Dandruff

An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as a cheap easy way to achieve heavy soft lustrous hair free of dandruff. It claims rapid visible fullness in ten minutes and new hair growth over two weeks, asserting the product is the only sure hair grower and scalp care solution.

Knowlton

Funeral Services For John W. Allen

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for John W. Allen a resident who died of paralysis at his home 222 East Piccadilly Street The Rev Reed officiated and a large gathering attended The burial followed at Orrick cemetery Allen had farmed for years and owned a farm in the county He leaves a widow Ella Gilbert Allen and three sons Clifton of Jacksonville Florida Gilbert of Winsheeiber and Holmes of Los Angeles California

John W. Allen East Piccadilly Street John Mann Reed Orrick Ella Gilbert Allen Clinton Jacksonville Fla Gilbert Winsheeiber Holmes Los Angeles Cal

Mrs Morrison and Miss McDonald Return From Baltimore Visit

Miss Lethian McDonald and Mrs W H Morrison traveled from Martinsburg to Baltimore and Camp Meade. They attended the officers ball on Monday night and met Gen Joseph Kuhn and Captain Guest of the American Red Cross.

Léthian McDonald W.H. Morrison Martinsburg Baltimore Camp Meade Gen Joseph Kuhn Captain Guest American Red Cross

Causes of Headache Linked to Stomach Disturbance

The article explains headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation. It advocates simple relief via a few doses of certain tablets, claiming they are easy to take and mild. It notes the tablets are available for sale.

Hampshire County Named After English Hog Heritage

E B Meredith writes in the Rom ney Review on Facts of West Virginia History that Hampshire county was named for a hog famous English place. He recounts Lord Fairfax in Winchester seeing hogs driven past and learning the area now forms part of West Virginia. He notes a mistaken suggestion that a new county should be called Humpshire, which then became Hampshire.

E. BE. Meredith Romney W. Va West Virginia Hampshire County Hampshire England

Friendship Fire Company to Join Confederate Memorial Day Parade

At a recent meeting the Friendship Fire Company voted unanimously to participate in the Confederate Memorial Day parade on June 6. A committee was named to take part in the event.

Friendship Fire Company

Law Offices Move to Refitted Quarters on Reuss Avenue

Ward and Larrick, attorneys, have completed remodeling of their new law offices on Reuss Avenue. The rooms are handsomely fitted up and the quarters are large and convenient.

Messrs. Ward and Larrick Reuss Avenue

GOLD MEDAL OIHAG OIL CAPSULES PROMISE KIDNEY RELIEF

An old time advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Oihag Oil Capsules as a cure for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims rapid relief cleansing of kidneys and bladder, reduction of inflammation, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a few days.

Haarlem Oihag Hasarlem

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