Death of Ezra E. Herring Former Martinsburg Merchant
Friends in Winchester report the death of Ezra E. Herring formerly of this city in a Baltimore hospital. He died at about age 60 from causes other than influenza. He once lived in a house tied to Miss Portia Baker on Not Market Street and was the son of the late Ezra Herring of Martinsburg, where he also worked in mercantile business. He married Bell, daughter of the late George and Mrs. Bell of Martinsburg.
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Baltimore
Hersided
Portia Baker
Nott Market Street
Herring
Ezra Herring
Martinsburg
Bell
George Bell
Vinel Helps Darlington Woman End Severe Asthma
Mrs Emma Graf of Darlington Pennsylvania reports lasting asthma relief after using Vinel. She says nightly agitation ended, energy returned, and she can perform farm work again. The remedy is described as a constitutional product with beef cod liver iron manganese tonics and glycerophosphates, promoted by Miller's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Darlington
Vinel
Tom
Emma Graf
Vinel. Miller's
Lupton Seen As Likely Fill-In For Garnett Vacancy
The Charlottesville Progress reports Governor Davis will appoint L. Lupton of Frederick County to the State Corporation Commission vacancy after Garnett resigns. The appointment would not require Senate confirmation and the first full commission election is set for November next year. Judge Rhea is a candidate to succeed himself, while Judge Leake’s name also surfaces as a possible appointee.
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H Richmond
Garnett
State Corporation Commission
Davis
8. L. Lupton
Frederick County
Senate
W. F. Rhea
Bristol
Lupton
Judge Leake
Mr. Lupton
Mrs Thompson Dead At Front Royal
Mrs Margaret Susan Thompson wife of Charles W Thompson died at her Front Royal Virginia home from paralysis at 8 30 on Saturday after a brief illness she was a native of Winchester and formerly Miss Jones reared in the city and long resident of Front Royal
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Margaret Susan Thompson
Charles W. Thompson
Front Royal
Mrrs. Thompson
Winchester
Miss Jones
Mr. Thompson
Dreco Herbal Remedy Promises Stomach Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Dreco herbal medicine as the solution to stomach troubles, claiming it relieves indigestion and related ailments. It features a testimonial from Virginia B. Jenkins of Petersburg praising Dreco for improving appetite, reducing headaches, and stabilizing her bowels.
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Rome
Virginia B. Jenkins
Pine Street
Petersburg
Winchester
Miller's Drug Store
Death of Mrs Thompson and Family Sufferings
Aged between 60 and 70, Mrs Thompson died with her husband and children by her side in Front Royal. Surviving offspring include Edward and John Thompson, Mrs. James Downing, Mrs. Cinton Curl, Mrs. James Shiner, all of Front Royal, and Mrs. James H. Jones of Winchester. Grandchildren include Mrs. William Edward Jones of Winchester and Virginia Curl, seriously ill in Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation but reported improved. Funeral held in Front Royal today.
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Thompson
William Edward Jones
Winchester
Mises Virginia Curl
Marie Fries Visits Berryville Friends In AlbIn News Notes
Miss Marie Fries of Berryville is visiting with Mr and Mrs Martin Glaize in AlbIn. Guy Smith, who has been ill, is also mentioned in the AlbIn News Notes from October 28.
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Albin
Marie Fries
Berryville
Martin Glaize
Guy Smith
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors
Edward B. Fuller of Boston visited his cousin Mrs. B F Lineburg for time last week. Mr and Mrs G E Brown recently visited relatives in the area. Mrs Jessie Butler is ill at her home in town.
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Edward B. Fuller
Boston
Mass
B. F. Lineburg
G. E. Brown
Jessie Butler
Doctors Asked to Leave Martinsburg Influenza Help
United States Public Health Survey team of two doctors and a woman physician went to Martinsburg West Virginia to assist with influenza. The local town doctors did not want their services and asked them to quit. at least two complied and left the town. Martinsburg physicians resented the outside intervention.
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United States Public Health Survey
Martinsburg
W.va
Martinsburg Doctors Clash Over Epidemic Relief Credit
Local physicians claimed credit for ending a disease outbreak as federal specialists arrived. A Martinsburg doctor challenged a federal expert to a confrontation, prompting calls to remove the outsiders so town doctors could handle the illness themselves.
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United States
Medical Association
Martinsburg
Federal Specialiita
Calotabs Promoted For Colds And Grippe
Physicians and druggists tout Calotabs as a quick reliable remedy for colds flu and grippe. One Calotab on the tongue with water purports to purge the system by morning with no loss of appetite or work interference. Advertises Calotabs as refined from harmful effects and sold in sealed packages for 3 cents with money back guarantee.
Norfolk and Western June 1918 Through Car Notes
Schedule snippet shows through car connections for Norfolk and Western trains. Parlor car Carotte to Bristol and sleeper routes to Bluefield Wytheville and Winston-Salem with intermediate stations including Pocahontas Welch Merten and Shenandoah. Connections at Washington for New York and Philadelphia bound services and note for Hagerstown via parlor and sleeper trains.
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Bor Brvet
Carotte
Bristol
Pocahontas
Welch
Merten
Bluefield
Winston-Salem
Cate
Ac Donne
Wil Pam
Shenandoah Gad
Vike
Cab
Worthboard
Hagerstown
New York
Washington
Philadeth
Philadelphia
Train schedule fragment for Harrisonburg service note
Local schedule fragment shows arrival and parlor car service for Harrisonburg. Mentions No 13 Daily and No 4 Daily lines with Saturday service, specific arrival around 8 10 pm and parlor car details.
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Ange
Garrisonburg
Harrisonburg
Burg
Saasrao
Foley Pills Aid Leg Pain Sufferer Says Reader
Mr Henry of 658 Lincoln Aveton N 3 writes that Foley Pills relieved swelling and backache from kidney impurity buildup. He claims the pills restored pain free movement and overall better health after taking the remedy.
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Henry
Lincoln Ave
Witon
Foley Pille
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Atlanta, Ga
L. Lupton
Garnetts
Joe
Richmond
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Washington Star
Drego
Mrs. Thompson
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Inper
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Gaylord
Clarke County
L. M. Allen
Claude Hawkins
Guernsey
Jersey
Wer
Tripe
Albin News
Ener
Kirshbaum
Ryan & Orndoff “Style
Norfolk & Western
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Strasburg
Strassuro
SOC Croc
Durham
Sheek
Davall
Dunnsilitte
Cleden
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Larrick , Jr
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