Dale's Jazz Band Delivers Big Auditorium Hit
Dale's Jazz Band opened a two day engagement at The Auditorium thrilling a capacity crowd. The act featured a Saxon gay violin duet Trippoli and ends with I Love the Old Black Joe. Big production and vaudeville mix slated for tonight with admission 10 15 20 30 cents.
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Dan Dete
Trippoli
Pg . Bailey
E. Kohn
Dale
Noah
Black Joe
Mr. Franklin
Mr. Dens
qChildren
Blind Husbands at Auditorium Tonite
A silent era vaudeville style program at the auditorium features Blind Husbands touted as a major photoplay of striking dramatic power. Spectators urged to attend tonight and enjoy the film presented with special acts before and after.
Big Sea Scenes In New Farnum Film The Scuttlers
The Scuttlers stars William Farnum with Jackie Saunders in a sea adventure set in San Francisco bars Catalina Island and a desert island. A 250 foot bark and a private yacht were chartered for shipwreck and galley scenes with vivid sea action and a Barbary coast saloon replica. The film opens at The Auditorium tomorrow night and promises thrilling scenes and Farnum’s strongest work.
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William Fox
William Farnum
San Francisco
Catalina Island
Holl
Desert
Nipper
Barbary
Farnum
Jackie Saunder
Special Mail Changes Made by Post Office
The post office announces changes to special delivery effective January 1. No receipts for special delivery mail. delivery to addressee or authorized recipient when possible. if not, mail left at address as with ordinary mail. Large parcels returned for pickup with notice, no second delivery by special messengers. mail will be delivered on next regular trip after notice. Special delivery speeds mail but does not safeguard it. currency or valuables should use registered mail.
Pinafore Seats On Sale January 5 For Winchester Event
Winchester residents will learn that tickets go on sale January 5 at the Chamber of Commerce for Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore at Empire Theatre January 18. A professional coach from Washington assists the cast with scenery, costumes, and an augmented local orchestra.
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Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Memorialital
Pinafore
Seerg
F. M. Reynolds
Susan Reid Wilams
Nelson Page
Hughfrey
Robert Glass
Thomas ¥. Burtey
Washinon
Baltimore
Washington
Empire Theatre
Bills Favored By The Legion
The five bills before Congress urged by Virginia American Legion members aim to expand war risk protection and veteran support. Proposals include regional war risk offices, retirement for disabled officers, funding for new hospitals, consolidation of health and rehabilitation services under Interior, and adjusted compensation and settlement aid programs.
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Congress
the Star
Virginia Department of the American Legion
Senate
House
Wason Bi
War Risk Bureau
Post Office
Stevenson
France
Langley
Rogers
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Federal Board For Vocational Education
United States Public ‘Health Service
Department of Interior
Last Rites for Mrs Larrick in Virginia
The funeral of Mrs Harriet A Larrick widow of Joseph E Larrick was held at her Gainesboro Virginia home on Saturday at 1 pm Rev C K Welsh led the service and burial followed at Mt Olive Cemetery The pallbearers were her five sons and son in law E Lee Orndorff Honorary pallbearers named include M H Rosenberger F M Bageant A R Rinker M Z 8 Dp and J B Rogers She was 65 and survived by five sons two daughters and two brothers The large turnout reflected her standing as neighbor and friend The obsequies closed with a memorial note from a friend and neighbor Miss Bess G Rush who had been visiting before leaving for Farmville State Normal
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Harriet A. Larrick
Joseph E. Larrick
Gainesboro
C. K. Welsh
United Brethren Church
Mt. Olive
E. Lee Orndorff
Messrs
M. H. Rosenberger
F. M. Bageant
A. R. Rinker
M. Z
J. B. Rogers
Larrick
Holmes F
Emory N
Winchester
Lester E
Dalton
Julian
Lou
Hayfield
Angie Isabel Larrick
Thomas
Edward Spillman
Public sale of city residence in Winchester Virginia
Public auction set for January 22 1921 at 11 a m in front of the Winchester Court House. Describes a brick six room residence on the east side of South Braddock Street with modern comforts and hot air furnace. Possession March 15 1921. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust. Special commissioners named. Local notice signed by clerk J B Beverley December 16 1920.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Virginia
Hunter H. McGuire
Willie B. Ford
Randolph C. Colstoin
Court House
Oftate
R. Gray. Williams
Joseph F. Moore
Robert T. Barton
Corporation Court
City of
Randolph C. Colston
J. B. Beverley
J, B, Beverley
Danderine Claims to Stop Hair Loss and Thicken
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and reducing dandruff after several uses. It promises hair regrowth, increased vigor and shine, with the claim of hair appearing fuller and more vibrant for a few cents per bottle.
Incomparable Belson Ferguson Stars in Mrs. Ward Drama
Empire Tonight presents Belson Ferguson in a five reel stage success and Profane Love. The star headliners the well known Mrs. Humphrey Ward drama to please all who see it. Money inquiries reflect the strong audience interest. Also featured is the Sennett comic THR SRBAK-BASY.
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Belson Ferguson
Oer
Humphrey Wards
Srbak-Basy
Constance Talmadge stars in In Search of a Sinner at Empire
Constance Talmadge appears in the First National release In Search of a Sinner at the Empire tomorrow night with a second show after prayer meeting. The six reel drama promises red blooded excitement and special late world news as part of the program.
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Constance Talmadge
Talmadge
the Empire
First National
Windster
Constance
Empire
A Full House and Up In Alf's Place At Empire Theatre
Paramount Artcraft presents Bryant Washburn in A Full House a six reel experience with humor and entertainment. Also showing is Up In Alf's Place a Sennett two reel comedy joining the lineup for light relief and laughs.
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Paramount-Artcraft
Bryant Washburn
Alf
Sennett
The Great Redeemer in Alas Kan Gold Fields
House Peters stars in a western yarn set in the Alas Kan gold fields. A bold rescue tale unfolds as a daring quest for fortune meets peril and intrigue. A grand frontier drama with action and suspense, blazing across the screen.
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House Peters
Winchester Screen Favorite Near Top Of Season
Several weeks ago in Winchester a major film, described as one of the best pictures of the season, was shown locally. The review praised the production quality and star power, noting its wide audience appeal and strong reception.
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Winchester
Empire theater plans a diverse weekend program
The Empire showcases a mix of films and live acts including Shakespearean pieces by Fritz Leiber and a list of attractions featuring Judge Lindsey and a strong lineup of performers. The event highlights preview snippets, popular titles, and a Saturday afternoon screening with varied entertainment from New York companies.
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Selwyn
Lexington Theater
Fritz Leiber
York
Local Characters Reported Leaving Delaware Home
An OCR fragment notes a man named Jim Mr feo pihiell and J. Russell visiting a jewelers’ course in Wilmington Delaware. A reference to Napa and a person named Gill appears in a disjointed sentence.
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Mr. Feo
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