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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1917

Page

6

Viola Dana Stars in The Innocence of Ruth at Empire

Viola Dana headlines a five part Kléine Edison feature at the Empire tonight in The Innocence of Ruth a drama of pathos and passion Edward Earle leads the supporting cast Admission 16c Two shows 7 15 and 9 00 mighty press previews note for the Crimson Stain Mystery also playing with Maurice Costello and Ethel in the Crimson Stain Mystery tonight at Empire

Maurice Costello Ethel the Empire Tonight Kléine+Edison Viola Dana Ruth Edward Earle Miss Dana Viola Donna Edison

Charlie Chaplin in The Rink at the Empire Saturday

The Rink starring Charlie Chaplin is the stellar attraction at the Empire on Saturday with matinee and night showings. Aiming to deliver the biggest laugh of your life, the spoof promises comic brilliance and lively novelty for audiences.

H. Hable Charlie Chaplin Empire

City Council Advances Sewerage Zone and Gasoline Pump Rules

The council reported fines refunded for false fire alarms and filed reports from the secretary of the Board of Health and the city manager. The zoning ordinance requires sewer connections within 120 days, with fines for noncompliance, extending to Peyton Baker Kent Germain Stewart and Fairmont. An exterior gasoline pump ordinance passed, police jail duties budget approved, and a perimeter water survey funded. The council endorsed federal highway plans and Christmas toy giving, and debated appointing a city manager clerk.

the Board of Health Nan Forsythe Sheetz Peyton and Baker Streets Kent Street Germain Street Stewart Street Fairmont Avenue Clifford Street Cooper United States Washington Alexandria Fairfax Loudoun Fauquier Clarke Frederick Winchester West Virginia Norfolk

Local Clerk Election and Salary Ordinance Passed

The Cotlmeilel clerk election occurred and Habie's amendment failed four to five. A second amendment by Jones failed five to four. The council approved an ordinance setting the manager's clerk salary at fifty dollars per month after first and second readings.

Cotlmeilel Habie W. 2. Jones Jones Marti Messrs. Cooper A. T. Jones Murnan Ramsburg Sheetz Messrs. Snyder Grim W.E. Jones Hable

Musical Comedy Here Next Week Aunt From Utah

Empire to present the big musical comedy Aunt From Utah next Thursday January 11. Gus Hill and Charles Dillingham bring a laughing riot show led by Kate Elmore with a host of singers dancers and comedians. Spectacle and electrical display promised at the price.

Empire Utah Gus Hill Mr. Hill Charles Dillingham Kate Elmore Iful

California Syrup of Figs promoted for children

A vintage advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It instructs mothers to use a teaspoonful if a tongue is coated, promising relief within hours and warning to avoid counterfeit products. It claims the product cleanses the stomach liver and bowels and urges asking a druggist for a 50 cent bottle.

California California Fig’Syrup Company

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