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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
6
Empire screens a six part melodrama with the famous pair Francis X Bushman and Miss Yne. The feature promises beautiful settings fine acting and exquisite photography. Admission 10 and 15 cents begins at 7 30. A comedy reel by Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew will precede the show.
The article previews Mutt and Jeff in Divorce the new Fisher play, with loud humor and dramatic costumes. It notes the duo's antics, a young heiress, jealousy sparks, and lavish scenic numbers. Ticket prices include 1.90 lower floor, 75 and 50 cents balcony, 25 cents gallery, curtain 8 30.
Ernest L. Cunningham grand master of Masons in Virginia arrived in the city today for an official visit to Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He will be greeted by many Winchester Masons and nearby towne. Cunningham and U S Senator Thomas S Sterling are to speak at a Richmond Masonic communication Thursday night to boost third Liberty loan subscriptions and war savings stamps.
The funeral of James Edward Galloway, a well known Brucetown farmer, who died of brain fever at Winchester Memorial Hospital, was held at his Brucetown home at 11 this morning. Rev. O D Talbert officiated. a large gathering attended. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hazelett Edward Steele Chas Tharp Joseph Jolliffe Gilbert Wright and Howard Boden.
Citizens respond to Uncle Sam in a drive for Liberty bonds with local events and fundraising efforts. Public figures urge participation and advertise bond purchase locations.
Knoxville man George Stanley Bergantz of Fountain City, 50, sold his farm for 6000 dollars, bought Liberty bonds with all proceeds, and re enlisted in the Navy. A veteran of over twenty years at sea, he will serve again as chief gunner's mate at an eastern port. Officials urge others to follow his example.
The message urges a Liberty bond in every American home as part of the wartime fundraising push. It emphasizes national effort and civic duty, asking citizens to purchase bonds to support financing for the war and home front needs.
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