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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1917

Page

5

Dreco hailed as cure after two years of suffering

Mrs. A. B. Gross of Hyndman Pa praises Dreco after her husband endured two years of dizziness headaches and weight loss. She reports dramatic improvement after starting Dreco with the medicine now sold at Miller’s Drug Store in Winchester where the Dreco Man hosts daily public receptions and offers free samples to early visitors.

A. B. Gross Hyndman, Pa Dreco Winchester Miller’s Drug Store Tresa Copley Walter F. Dixon Joseph L. Butler

220 352 416 442 Value Series Noted

A sequence of numbers 220 352 416 442 appears with monetary style markers 02 4 359 617. The text records a numeric listing likely for accounting or catalog reference with no clear context.

Dreco free bottle offer in Winchester and vicinity

An invitation to all in Winchester and nearby to visit Miller's Drug Store to receive a free bottle of Dreco. The ad claims Dreco cures indigestion, strengthens digestion, boosts vitality, and eases stomach troubles, with testimonials and a sales pitch by the Dreco Man.

Dreco praised by Virginia guard for health relief

A Middlebrook convict camp guard named C. FR. Lavis credits Dreco with curing his sluggish liver weak kidneys and stomach and claims the tonic filled him with strength. He says a red hot stove failed to warm his cold feet during winter and urges others to try the medicine.

Lavis Virginia Middlebrook Winchester Miller’s Drug Store

Community Notes From Hogue Creek Virginia Social Roundups

Local brief items list visits and family gatherings across Hogue Creek Virginia and nearby towns. Entries mention A O Cooper, Ben White, J S Orndorff, Charles White, Albert Nail, Harry White, Jacob Keckley, James Foreman Gore, David Foster and family, Ed Peer and daughters, W F Orndorff, Ruth Sampsell, Winchester visitors, Mrs W F Orndorff’s health, Lola Pingley and Cecil Loy marriage at Hagerstown, Luther Larrick painting, frosts causing some damage, Miss Clike Painter illness, Rev C Sydenstr Wer at Locust Date, Hugh Frey and Ora Unger trip, F T Frey family, B C Painter telegraph to ill wife, J A Perry visit, Noah Painter returning to Luray, J C Hale and H C Cave visit, Cleatis Painter to Detroit, Mary Hale at Boyce, Mrs Thomas Perry and Mattie Mumaw in Cumberland Ma and Keyser W Va, L J Williams and T H Clemons visit, Elie Higgs visiting sister, Ida L Harford missionary work in NC mountains with brother Louis Harford.

Hogue Creek A. O. Cooper Ben White J. S. Orndorff Charles White Albert Nail Harry White Jacob Keckley S J. S. Orndorff James Foreman Gore David Foster Sarah Randall and Abraham Ed Peer W. F. Orndorff Thomas Perry Mattie Mumaw Cumberland Keyser W. Va L. J. Williams T. H. Clemons Eléie Higgs Luray Dave Fleming

Visitors and family news from Canterburg Virginia

Miss Katherine Frederick and Miss Edith Tippette of Washington visited Miss Frederick’s sister Mrs. Frank Smith. Guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hale included Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Williams and daughter Nellie, Miss Maggie Sargent and brother Arthur, and Mrs. H. C. Cave of Washington. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Albin.

Canterburg Katherine Frederick Edith Tippette Washington Frank Smith J. C. Hale L. J. Williams Nellie Maggie Sargent Arthur H. C. Cave

Attorney Stephenson Joins U S Government Service

W Roy Stephenson, prominent local attorney, has been notified by the War Department of acceptance into the Public Service Reserve. He is attached to U S government service and may be called to duty, though not active in any army branch. He offered his services to Secretary Newton Baker, which led to enrollment.

W. Roy Stephenson The War, Department Public Service Reserve Stephenson United States Newton Baker Winchester War Department

Sheriff Pannett Returns Home After Illness

Sheriff Luther Pannett, who suffered a severe cold and pneumonia threat while on vacation, has improved enough to be out again though still weak. He had been in weakened condition but recovery progressed enough for a return to activity.

Luther Pannett

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