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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

8

Farewell Night of Fine Musical Show at the Empire

The Jimmie Hodges Musical Comedy Company led by George B. Twyman presented a second night at the Empire with a new program and promises the best bill of their 3 days stay for tonight’s farewell. Broadway Jimmie will run in two acts with 6 scenes featuring singing and vaudeville. Curtain at 30 cents? wait: admission 1.10 for lower floor and 55 cents plus war tax. children 25 cents. Seats advised to ensure full value or refund.

Jimmie Hodges George B. Twyman The Empire Jimmie

Anne of Green Gables shines at Empire Christmas show

The Empire presents Anne of Green Gables starring Mary Miles Minter in a Realart release praised by critics. The photoplay plays at the Christmas matinee and night with strong word of mouth and a noted rental, promising both comedy antics and the Pie Family’s serious moments.

Empire Anne of Green Gables Comedienne Mary Miles Minter Realart Pictures Corporation Moore’s Rialtn Theatre Washington Anne Pie JL. M. Montgomery

To Patrol Coast For Ram Smugglers

The coast guard will use small naval boats to chase whiskey smugglers and focus on ships dropping liquor beyond the three mile limit. Smaller craft will pick up contraband and land it at isolated coastal locations as part of an intensified patrol.

Associated Press New York Coast Guard Treasury Department

Miss Annie Robinson Dies in Kentucky

News arrives of the death of Miss Annie Robinson of Louisville Kentucky. She was longtime associated with Valley Female College and Fort Loudoun Seminary. A lover of nature and art she produced water color sketches during studies in France and travels in Wales and England.

Annie Robinson Louisville, Ky Handley Library France Wales England

Love Hunger at Empire with Lillian Walker

Admirers of Lillian Walker will see her in Love Hunger at the Empire Monday night. The film unfolds in a small town where a circus child seeks a home away from a safeguarding evangelist Hamilton Gregory. A gentle romance with L. C. Shumway as hero accompanies the feature.

Lillian Walker Hamilton Gregory Gregory L. C. Shumway John Breckenridge Ellis Fran

Mrs. William McKenzie Buys Water Street Property

Mrs William McKenzie purchased at public auction the house and lot on West Water street opposite the Cumberland Valley Railroad freight station. The property, owned by the estates of the late J W Sibert and Robert A Denny, sold for 4100 dollars.

William McKenzie West Water Street Cumberland Valley J. W. Sibert Robert A. Denny

Shortest Day Marks Winter Beginning

The article notes Winter starts Monday December 22 and will be the year's shortest day as the sun reaches its southernmost point before turning northward. It explains cooler winters from oblique sunlight and gives a forecast of gradual daylengthening within 30 days. It also mentions Mr Charles McCarty traveling to Baltimore for Christmas.

The Commercial and Savings Bank Hable’s

Cherry Bisque Plumberrie Custards and Ices Best in City

YWARD S advertisement highlights Cherry Bisque Plumberrie Custards and Ices as best in the city with claims of quality and local fame. The brief note signals a focus on desserts and shop prominence in the urban market.

Yward’s

Mexican Whiskey Runners Active Near El Paso

A conference of Military Government and local officials discussed plans to curb Mexican whiskey smugglers after four men were killed in the past two days near El Paso. The area is described as the chief smuggling point for Mexican liquor into the United States.

el. Paso Tex Silato

Wanted Loy to carry Stariply office

Ambiguous fragments suggest a note about Loy carrying a Star iply office. No clear names, places, or dates readable. The item appears as a damaged brief with insufficient factual detail for a fuller summary.

Loy Star Iply Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. H. Hable Clothier Hatter Furnisher Shenandoah Valley National Bank B. R E. Bruce Capper the Commercial & Savings Bank Fred. L. Glaize Empire Christmas Miss Robinson Kentucky I.g. C34 Prue Coe Company of People George Twyman Winchester America J. Breckenridge Ellis Ile Empire Monday Pretty Circus the Empire Water Street Charles McCarty Baltimore Jones’ Creamery W. M. Fletcher Frutti Caramella Hodgson & Brown Bell West Water St Falking United States Christmas Club the Farmers& Merchants National Banks Gray & Sheetz Archimedes the Union Bank of Winchester
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