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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1916

Page

6

Sword of Vengeance Swings Both Ways at Empire

Vitagraph stars lead a five part Blue Ribbon Feature at Empire with Raith Storey and famed actress in a tale of flirtation, jealousy, and tragedy. A secretary plots harm but a confession upends plans. a mountainside setting frames the melodrama. Admission 10c. Comedies shown at 7.30 and 9. feature at 7.45, 4.15.

Raith Storey Vitagraph Stuart Blackton Albert Smith Empire Nani Vitagra Jack “Daniels H Dilans

Sixth Annual Sunday School Convention at Vaucluse

The sixth annual Sunday school convention of Opegnon district will be held at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church in Vaucluse Virginia on Thursday August 10. The program includes morning devotional services, addresses on The Sunday School Its Influence on the Family and Teacher Training, and afternoon sessions on The Organized Class as a Center of Community Interest How to Win the Sunday School Pupil for Church Membership and The Organized Bible Class. Rev. C Sydenstricker Rev. E E Diggs Jr Rev. E W Brubaker Rev J Cine Rev J H Haley Rev L R Dettra Mr Leslie D Kline Rev J R Collins Mr I N Good Rev W T Walters invite the public to attend.

Opegnon Cedar Care Church Cedar Chiff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse C. Sydenstricker E. E. Diggs, Jr E. W.W. Brubaker Cine J. H. Haley L. R. Dettra Leslie D. Kline J.R. Collis I. N. Good W. T. Walters

Timber and Ores Trade and Rail Line Prospects

A fragmented 19th century report notes timber and ore movement via Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley railways from Mt. Alto toward Winchester. It highlights vast Lost River forests and a proposed railroad that would shift lumber and barrel stock, boosting local supply but alarming land use and transport costs.

Baltimore and Ohio Mt. Alto Cumberland Valley Gore Winchester Washington Roger Virginia , Barrel Company Virginia Barrell Company Missouri Indiana Kentucky Michigan Frederick County Lost River Lost River Lumber Company Vitel

Grip of Evil serial shown at The Empire evenings

This notice promotes a fourteen chapter serial titled The Grip of Evil. It asks parents if their son is sober and industrious or drawn to dissipation. Three chapters have already been presented with a Pathe News reel shown each Wednesday night.

A& Mmastemplot Pathe

Baseball Fans Gather at Empire Tomorrow Night

The piece invites readers to attend a baseball event at Empire tomorrow night with a floral tribute and a view of a player and his team at play.

Idoa Empire

Democratic Committee Meets Frederick County

A meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of Frederick County was held yesterday on call from County Chairman A Huyett. A quorum existed and business proceeded. A R Rinker acted as secretary pro tem in Secretary H E Shull's absence. The Seventh District plan seeks a primary to nominate a candidate to succeed James Hay in Congress. Expenses for the September 2 primary were capped at 200. A committee of the chairman, secretary, and A R Rinker will arrange ballot printing and meet August 12 at 11 a.m. Judges and clerks for the primary will be named later.

Frederick County A. Huyett H. EB. Shull A. R. Rinker Chhosen R. S. W. Nuke Charlottesville Congressional District Democratic Committee Tom James Hay

Late Summer Wear-Shown Fashion Event

Fashion showcase outlines late summer wear with new American designs. Event invites readers to tomorrow night at a Philadelphia venue, featuring modern styles from Empire and related brands.

Mysteries of Myra starts at the Empire with a three reel show

A new six reel serial opens at the Empire Thursday with special matinee. The story blends occult forces and a passionate romance created by Brain and Hereward Carrington. Howard Estabrook Jean Sothern lead a strong cast. The Warrens, famed for The Exploits of Elaine, produce. Free balloons for children with a 5be ticket.

Stiarte the Empire Rain Hereward ‘Carrington

Beatrice Fairfax to Star in The Missing Watchman at Empire

Beatrice Fairfax the lovelorn adviser moves to film in The Missing Watchman a two reel drama from Hearst International Film Service. Grace Darling will play Beatrice Fairfax with Harry Fox co starring. Empire presents first run on Thursday August 10 with matinee and a seven reel program including Hearst News reel a fashion review and cartoon comedy at 10 cents.

Beatrice “Fairfax Lovelorn Hearst International Film Service Empire Pretty Grace Darling Hearst Fame Beat- the Fairfax Harry Fox Beatrice Fairfax

Mildredrina Hair Remedy Promises Cures for Dandruff

An advertisement touts Mildredrina Hair Remedy as a cure for dandruff and itchy scalp claiming thousands of cures. It markets a non greasy tonic for soft, lustrous hair costing 50 cents to a dollar, with free trial through mail and a local drugstore listing in Boston based Miller's Drug Store.

Andi Mildred Louise Co Boston Mass

Liver Trouble Relief Reported by Webster City Reader

Joe Dingman of Webster City reports biannual liver trouble with stomach pains. After trying Chamberlain's Tablets, he says half a bottle relieved his symptoms and eliminated pain. Obtainable everywhere.

Joe Dingman Webster City Town Chamberlain

Valley Turnpike Announces August Angled Toll Notice

The Valley Turnpike Co. issues a yearly toll for pleasure wagon travel during August for the period from September 1, 1916, to September 1, 1917. Shirley Carter, Director, signs the notice.

Valley Turnpike Shirley Carter Director Valley Turnpike Co

Development of Our City and County with the Railroad

Fragmented OCR notes discuss the railroad bringing work, tenants, clothing needs, and wholesale trade growth. It argues for cheaper building materials and lumber to support urban and county development and new government actions to develop the community.

Gevertunitien Evelop Siew

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