Dr. Marvel Whitney Sellers

Dr. Marvel Whitney Sellers did much of his work in central and west Texas and

New Mexico. He was especially noted for his treatment of typhoid and other

hard to cure fevers in his time. The last few years of his practice was

devoted more to skin cancer. He had many patients that came to his home for

this special cancer treatment after his own health and age prevented him

leaving. (This comes from his granddaughter)

They went by wagon and would stop in towns along the way so Dr. Marvel W. Sellers could practice medicine in order to raise enough money to continue on their trip. Two towns where they stopped were Menard and Fort McKavett. He told us about hunting bear in New Mexico, and how good the meat was. (Told by his granddaughter)

From "Here's Harper, 1863-1963", pub. 1963: Page 88.

DOCTORS and NURSES-A special tribute goes to the doctors who have served the

Harper community. In the early days they rode horseback in any kind of weather

to alleviate suffering, so in this Centennial year, honor goes to the

doctors who have given us the bright promise of health through unselfish

dedication and devotion to their profession. Among them were: Dr. Eddins,

Dr. Cook, Dr. Deaton, Dr. Langford, Dr. Ingram, Dr. Baker, Dr. Merritt,

Dr. McBeth, Dr. Fowler, DR. SELLERS (Marvel Whitney Sellers), Dr. Teddlie,

Dr. Palmer, Dr. Keidel and Dr. Birt."