Frank Keenan at Empire Tomorrow in Stepping Stones
Frank Keenan, praised as a premier actor, headlines a five part Triangle society drama Stepping Stones at Empire Tomorrow. The cast includes Mary Joland and Reyes stars amid strong supporting players. A vaudeville act is added, with combined admission ten to fifteen cents, pictures at ten cents and vaudeville at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keenan
Triangle Society
Empire Tomorrow
Mr. Keenan
Mary Joland
Keystone Eddy
Ester Conlit
Reyes
Chaplin’s Latest at Saturday Matinee and Night
Chaplin, billed as the world’s highest paid comedian at 670 000 per year for twelve two part comedies, stars in Behind the Scenes a costly laugh start to finish. The article notes the high salary and lower past prices for film service. Vaudeville may accompany the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Chaplin
Willow Brook Items Reveal Local Visits and Guest List
Willow Brook Virginia entries note visits by D H Braithwaite and son from Arden to Loring Hemp. Dr M G Hoffman from Bunker Hill called on Randolph Hoffman. Lewis Ryman of Mount Jackson stayed with G F Miller family. E B Hemp and Lula Hemp visited Inwood. guests from Hagerstown and Mortinburgs joined Thanksgiving at the Hemp home. Dp Bailey and child visited relatives.
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Willow Brook
D. H. Braithwaite
Arden
Loring Hemp
M. G. Hoffman
Bunker Hill
Randolph Hoffman
Lewis Ryman
Mount Jackson
Inlaw
G. F. Miller
E. B. Hemp
Lula Hemp
Inwood
Fred. Wright
Lefty Kirby
Max Russell
Hagerstown
Ernest Luttrell
William Shade
Mortingburgs
W. Va
Walter Hutsler
Family visits blend with Thanksgiving gatherings
Thursday night with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W A Hutsler and the oyster supper at Bunker Hill. Mrs Ardella Baker and son Curtis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W B Trenary. Mrs Mabel Rodgers and Mrs Loring Hemp and Virginia spent Thanksgiving with friends here. Mr and Mrs Randolph Hoffman and children were visiting relatives here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hutsler
Bunker Hill
Ardella Baker and Son
Curtis
Trenary
Mabel Rodgers
Loring Hemp
Virginia
Randolph Hoffman
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Child Cleansing
A midcentury ad advises mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick constipated children with signs like coated tongue and stomach upset. It claims a teaspoonful relieves waste buildup within hours and emphasizes buying the genuine 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California
California Syrup
The
California Fig Syrup Co
Gore and Winchester Social Notes Roundup
Mrs. J. A. Potts hosted a dinner for Walter Potts and his bride, with D. A. Brodie D. A. Brodie, W. B. Adams, and others in attendance. A series of visits and trips are noted including Mrs. Potts planning to live in Washington, while Elwood Kern and families were guests over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Potts
Washington
Mr. Danniker
Baltimore
Edward MeKwee
Walter
Bride
Miss Shade
Siler
D. A. Brodie
H. E
B. H. Potts
Albert Patton
Winchester
D. F. Kern
W. B. Adams
Margaret Anderson
Pearl White Stars in Pathe Mystery Serial at Local Playhouse
The serial titled Pearl White's Next Pearl features Joan of Arc as the marquee attraction. Pathe's Mystery Serial promises top appeal and a study of Uncle Sam's band forces with precise detail. Debuts Tuesday December 14 for a fifteen week run.
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Pathe
Mar
Joan of Arc
Uncle Sam
Guy W. McConnell
Lee Statue On Gettysburg Field Unveiling Planned
F W Sievers the sculptor of the Lee statue for Gettysburg battlefield park has completed placement and returned to Richmond. The equestrian figure now stands on its pedestal covered by canvas until the June 1917 Confederate reunion in Washington for the monument’s unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Sievers
Lee
Virginia
Gettysburg Battlefield Park
Richmond
Gettysburg
Sievers
City of
Washington
Mrs Wood Hosts Chicago Guests for Christmas Visit
Mrs Dan Wood of Chicago occupies the Amherst Street residence of Mrs Juliet A McCaw for the winter. She entertains Mrs Harry Long and her niece Miss Amelia St Clair Long of Chicago. They will be joined by Mrs Wood's son Mr Joseph Wood of the Staunton Military Academy for the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Wood
Chicago
Juliet A. McCaw
Amherst Street
Hews
Sateen
Harry Long
Amelia St. Clair Long
Wood
Joseph Wood
Staunton Military Academy
Belligerent American Youths Join Allied Forces Story
A Washington Sunday Star feature details American youths who joined British and Canadian forces, creating a real human-interest tale of wartime loyalty and sacrifice as the Department of State works to secure their release.
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Department of State
Washington Sunday Star
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S. H. Hable
Lavers
Christmas Cash Club
Shenandoah Valley
FORD
Detroit
Bell Phone
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
Winchester, Va
United Phone
Huntsberry’s
Grove Brothers
Chaplin
Frank Keenan Pee Ee
Keystone
Gore Nefs
Pete Fe
Benwood
Care Star Office
Pearl of the
Army
Pearl White
Gettysburg Field
Mrs. Wood
Good & CO
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Gray & Sheetz
Christmas Savings Club
Xmas Savings Club
Frederick County
Farmers & Merchants
Bank
P. Graybeal
West Water Street
Eay
Department of Suits
City
Woodward’s
Bath
S. Main Street
C. W. Tanquary
Burnt Factory
A. E. Tanquary
Stephenson, Va
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