Fever and pellagra deaths amid 1910s Virginia report
Has fever in the area with typhoid among attendants. pellagra caused Henry W. Quarles to die at his father-in-law’s home in Hallsboro near Richmond. John Lewis loses both legs after freezing in a box car. A Louisville train collision kills a man and a dog after striking a cow. Danville conducts a major housecleaning indicting vagrants saloonkeepers and others. A Staunton electrician falls 12 stories in Charleston, is bruised but survives. Fire near Luray destroys Vehey’s barn. a woman is suspected. Thousands of shad reported in the Great Wicomico river. Joe Blackers chooses jail time over a fine. A Mount Clinton tragedy: a dying daughter, a new-born babe, and a hard night of misfortune. Charles Dayton arrested for overcoat theft near Charlestown. Roanoke Eagles plan a $35,000 building.
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Deene Superin
Henry W. Quarles
John Turpin
Hallsboro
Chesterfield
Richmond
Quarles
Halifax County
South Boston
John Lewis
Staunton
Clifton Forge
Lewis
Newport News
Huntington
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Ala
Kirkland
Danville
Grand Jury
Corporation Court
Gordon Shewsey
Charleston
W. Va
J. Lee Vehey
Luray
iIt
Wicomico River
Norumberland County
Joe Blackers
Suffolk
Norfleet
Mount Clinton
Harrisonburg
Charles Dayton
Charlestown
Hagerstown
William P. Bateman
Eagles of
Roanoke
The Silliest Fellows and Wives Deserve Better Husbands
A compact reflection notes that foolish husbands are poor long term partners and that a husband with sense will not mistreat a wife who is worthy and deserving. It implies virtue and mutual respect as the better path for marriage.
As It Is In Heaven offered by Star News Agency
Notice advertises a cloth bound illustrated winter book titled As It Is In Heaven. Postpaid price listed as 0.00 dollars. Star News Agency, N. C. Hensell, Grimes, Va.
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STAR
News Agency
N. C. Hensell
Grimes
Bald spot on head improves with Cuticura remedies
A reader recounts a bald spot appearing at age nine. After dermatology advice and barber treatment failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to hair regrowth in six months and no recurrence in years. A family member also found relief from severe poison ivy. The letter endorses Cuticura with Boston business attribution.
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Givion
Cutiura
Cuticura
Cutictra
G.J. Browne
Remington St
Dorchester
Mags
Power Drug & Chew. Corp
Sule Props
Boston
Valuable City Property For Sale In Winchester Virginia
Private sale offers on the Price-Mallén property at Main and Chifford in Winchester. Five parcels include a wooden shop, stone and brick house, log weather-boarded house, and two Clifford street lots with rear plots. Terms: one quarter cash and balance in three annual installments with interest, secured by deeds of trust and insured buildings. R Y Barton attorney.
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Main and
Chifford Str
Winchester
Main Street
Clifford Street
R. ‘Ty. Barton
Wash That Itch Away With Local Remedy Claim
An advertisement promises relief from eczema and skin itch through a local remedy. It compares distant European springs to a home treatment using Oil of Wintergreen Thymol and other ingredients in D D D Prescription, claiming instant relief and smooth skin without leaving home.
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Europe
Philadelphia Clubman Shot by His Wife
Herbert Ma son Clapp, a wealthy Philadelphia clubman, lies in a hospital with a bullet in his head and faces likely death as his young wife Marie Leakell is under arrest for attempted murder. She posted 2500 bail after police say a quarrel led to two gunshots in their bedroom.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Mason Clapp
Clapp
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marie Leakell
Market Street
Hasan
Congressman Joel Cook III In Critical Condition
Philadelphia Congressman Joel Cook III lies critically ill in Washington after a second stroke. He suffered a stroke last spring and now remains semi comatose under care of two nurses and leading physicians with his wife and son in Philadelphia informed.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Joel Cook
Harvard Senior Wins Massachusetts Rhodes Scholarship
Cambridge Massachusetts December 13 William Chase Greene a Harvard senior named the 1910 Rhodes scholar from Massachusetts by the state board of education Greene hails from Baltimore Maryland and will study at Oxford University Easton? Wait irrelevant.
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Cambridge
Mass
William Chase Greene
Harvard
Massachusetts
State Board of Education
Greene
Baltimore
Milwaukee Widow Dies In Fire After Candle Accident
Mrs F A Hilliard a seventy six year old Milwaukee widow died in a New York hotel room. She attempted to light a candle and set her clothing on fire.
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New York
F. A. Hillard
Milwaukee
Weather Forecast Across Cities
Cloudy and clear conditions vary by city with fair today and tomorrow. Continued cold air moves in from the northwest impacting temperatures including Albany Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington and other listed locales.
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Temr
Albany
Lance
Atlantic City
Boston
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
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Coats
China
C.A. Heller & Co
Xmas
Eastman
Giilette
Hudnut
Winchester Steam Dye & Cleaning Works
Main St
Portland Cement
Tom Saleby , Jr
Aize & Bro
Anning's
Boyes
HESS
Franck Baker & Son
E. W. Grove
Hood
Inez Lewis
Baring
Maine
Baltimore & One
Railroad
Fibrick
Martinsburg
Columbus
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
Arriv
Umberland Valley
EAVE
P.m
R. Philadelphia
I. A. Riddi J. Tower
OM Coy
Adams, Boyce
Mackemish
The
Burr Nurseries
Manchester
Con
H.”’ Star Office
West Water Street
Sibert & Denny
Washington Street
S Sale
A. L. Branoner
Baker's Drug Store
Fairmont Ave
Cooper Bros
R. M. Swimley & Bro
R. M. Swimley
Bro
Glaize
D. Bro
Loudoun County
Purcelville R. R. Station
Berryville
Chas R. Jones CO
John E. Parsons
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Union Bank Capital
Jas. B. Russell
Dire Jos
W. Bowles
Samuel A. Byers
John Thwaite
B. C. Shull
James Cather
Harlan P. Tabb
Winchester State Depository
Lee R. Grim
R. M. Ward
W. M. Atkinson
A. M. Baker
Hugh S. Lupton
Geo. W. K E. J. Evans
Joel Cook III
U1 Weather
Ted
Bruce Capper
Jeweler
Optician
Water Street
Huyler
Fred. S Boyd
Braddock Stree
GOOD
Roass Ave
B. F. Woodward
Sullivan’s Sereey Aon
Swimley & Co
Ada
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Valley Pike
Eugene C. Brown
Victor
Washington, D. C
Chichester S Pills
Bamet Ak E Pirie i Ikea
Perth
Binion
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