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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1917

Page

6

Expensive Keith act lights up Winchester theater

A lavish vaudeville act with lavish scenery, electrical effects, and a live balloon ride high above the audience headlines a Winchester show. Dancers, pretty girls, and refined singing promise an upscale entertainment with a free balloon ride for invited guests. Evening performances at nine with 7 30 and 8 49 30 showings. Admission 10 and 15 cents, up to 20 cents. Matinee Wednesday.

Keith Vaude Winchester

Passion shown in Seven Deadly Sins at The Empire

Shirley Mason stars in Passion the next in the McClure Seven Deadly Sins lineup at The Empire tonight at 7 30 and 9 30 with Keith vaudeville. The five reel drama follows Eve Leslie in a tale of love, mental force triumphing over physical might, in Madison Square Garden Coney Island and other locales.

Shirley Mason George’ Ie Guere McClure Pictures the Empire Madison Square Garden Goney Island Eve Leslie Coney Island Keith

Virginia Classis To Meet May 12th

The Virginia Classis of the Reformed Church will convene May 12 at Grace Church in Binkerton near Mount Jackson Shenandoah county. Members include Virginia Valley and West Virginia churches. sessions run through May 12 with daytime business and evening educational addresses. Rev. Benjamin K. Hay of Mount Jackson pastors in Rinkerton.

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Dolled Up Finds Old Town A Clean, Tidy Streets

Mr and Mrs W B Cornwell visited to ready their residence for summer. He praised the town’s clean appearance unseen in years, crediting last week’s town workers. Cornwell, president of Winchester and Western Railroad, will spend much of the summer here. Miss Katharine McFadden left for Washington to seek a government service position.

W. B.cornwell Cornwell Katharine McFadden Washington

Franks Found Dead in Hampshire County Home

The coroner reports a death by self harm likely during fever induced delirium. Dr. Anderson notes the act occurred while deranged by measles. The deceased, tall and strong, was described as thrifty and helpful with several thousand dollars misspoken as in bank. Funeral from Shiloh Church in Hampshire County set for tomorrow with Rev. Courtney Anderson officiating. He leaves a brother John Franks and sister Mrs Celestine Wisecarver.

Anderson Franks Ehe Samuel Franks Whisson John Franks Celestine Wisecarver Shiloh Church Hampshire County W. Va Winchester Courtney, Anderson

Vanter Trial May Hear Jury From Other Section

Attorneys Calhoun and Harless along with R E Jordan plan the trial for Vanter. Jury selection may occur in a different county due to widespread opinions. John L Lee of Lynchburg, prominent in Virginia criminal defense, represents the dead man’s family, bringing high in court credentials from notable cases.

Calhoun Harless R. E. Jordan Montgomery Pulaski John L. Lee Lynchburg Virginia Bar McCue Charlottesville C@fense Culpeper William Bywaters

Vawter Shooting Case Heads Toward Trial

In Roanoke County the Vawter shooting case advances with Professor Vawter charged after Stockton Hethene was killed in the Vawter home. The defense, led by Lee and Calhoun, prepared a full record including witness statements and bail documents as they await jury determination on the justified use of force.

Vawter Stockton Hethene Fin Vawters Professor Vawter Mee Heth Vawtér Roanoke Stockton Héth Lee Calhoun Thay

Troop 1 Boy Scouts to Meet in Uniform This Evening

Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America invites associates to attend a 7:30 PM meeting in uniform. Scoutmaster and leaders will supervise.

Boy Scouts of America

Watch Repair and Cleaning Services Offered

We specialize in complicated watch movements and stone resetting. Get your watch cleaned repaired and tuned up. Bring it in today.

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