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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
5
Alice Joyce stars in The Prey at the Auditorium Theater with a strong all star cast and lavish production. The story blends romance and intrigue as a charming life is upended by sudden revelation. Also featured are other films and vaudeville performances with Universal's compelling new drama Once to Heaven Woman.
Washington critics hail Once To Every Woman as a major photoplay event. Dorothy Phillips headlines the show, with a two day engagement at The Auditorium next Monday and Tuesday following its Sunday opening.
Children and families look forward to a Saturday matinee at the auditorium featuring Catland & Company, a touring act praised as a rare big city novelty. Admission runs 11, 17, and 22 cents with tax, while the evening program includes a two reel Sunshine comedy The Son of Tarzan and Alice Joyce in What Comes Once to Every Woman.
The Star prints a letter from Boyd R. Richards of Winchester opposing a soldier bonus, arguing it would burden national credit and hinder business by two billion dollars. He suggests funds could help starving Central European children instead, while praising true American wartime standards. Immediately after a ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor depart for a extended wedding trip and announce a Monroe Terrace home in Richmond. The bride, descended from notable families, is a prominent Richmond social figure. the groom is equally prominent, making their marriage a major late winter event.
A statewide interest wedding linked Miss Martha Watson Davis and Henry Porterfield Taylor. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at St. James Episcopal Church in Richmond with Rev. G Swen officiating and Gervas Taylor as best man. The bride wore a satin gown with georgette crepe, duchess lace, and a rose point lace cap, carrying a roses nosegay. Virginia Davis, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor.
The advertisement touts Gowan's Original Penetrating Salve as a superior animal fat based remedy for colds croup and inflammations of air passages. It highlights quick penetration relief for babies and mentions uses from burns to insect bites with prices 30 60c and 1.20, guaranteed or refund. A second note reports London bank suspension of payments due to financial stagnation and inability to realize on produce loans.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the executor of David Leight offers a public auction of a limestone farm near Winchester Virginia. The 201 acre property includes two residences a bank barn 45 acres of timber and locusts with an orchard. It will be sold in two parcels or as a whole with terms one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance. Auction to be held January 22 1921 at the courthouse in Winchester.
Public sale of a brick six room residence on South Braddock Street Winchester Virginia conducted under a decree in chancery Hunter H McGuire administrator c t a of Willie B Ford deceased vs Randolph C Coliston et al to be held at 11 am in front of the courthouse on March 15 1921 one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy Special Commissioners Gray Williams Joseph F Moore Robert T Barton oversee sale in Winchester Virginia clerk J B Beverley certified bond held December 16 1920
Jan 7 Lord Milner James resigned his portfolio as secretary of the colonies according to dispatches. The move comes as the presses report further cabinet reshuffles in progress.
The clever young comedian Cecil Lean and partner Cleo Mayfield gained fame after The Blue Paradise at Casino Theater New York and later starred in Look Who's Here. Their tour marks first venture outside major cities before returning to New York for a new metropolitan musical comedy.
Kansas City comedian Cleo Mayfield brings humor to Look Who's Here at the Empire Theater on Wednesday January 12. She favors a smiling face over beauty and uses quick humor to lift audiences, claiming laughter is healthy and a stronger draw than tragedy.
Charleston, Jan 7 The attic of the state capitol, burned last Monday, was reportedly used by ne sro crap shooters. James J. Gelse, chief janitor, said the fire likely was not caused by defective wiring and that doors were kept open day and night making access easy.
Special matinees held at the Empire Theatre every Saturday and Monday at two oclock. Monday matinee targets local schools the Handley, Shenandoah Valley Academy, and Fort Loudoun Seminary. Admission for these matinees is ten cents including war tax. Saturday matinees welcome county patrons and city youth, with eight reels of suitable Tate releases.
The Empire announces a next Wednesday engagement by Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield in the musical comedy Look Who's Here. Fresh from New York and I, the duo return to Chicago for a second run with a tour that skipped Winchester and reworked several routes.
A report notes a candle stub in an attic after a water bucket overturned, prompting Gelse to remark someone likely left a candle aloft. The fragment suggests inquiry into care or neglect in attic storage.
The Rev John H Parlett of United Brethren Church plans revival meetings starting in Augusta county Virginia at Jerusalem Chapel after finishing a three week series at Mount Olivet Church. He was assisted by H L Wooddell and others during the Mount Olivet meeting.
The Sunday school board of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers for the year. Principal posts include Superintendent Hunter N. Kern, treasurer W. M. Seal, secretary J. M. Spurr, librarian John Kenneth Rush, and pianist Mrs. Bessie Sartelle Rosenberger. The program lists assistants, musicians and directors.
A fragmented notice notes a reception in honor of Mrs. Algernon Sul, formerly Miss Ma Hammon of Clarkecoun, linked to the Virginians or Old Dominion Society. It describes Sullivan as a devoted supporter amid organizational changes from New York to The Virginians.
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