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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

6

The Rosary in Seven Reels Tomorrow at the Theatre

The Selig Company presents The Rosary in seven reels on the Vv. L. & EB program. Bruce Wilton loses his fortune and suspects his wife, but Father Kelly uncovers the truth and restores the home. Kathryn Williams leads a strong cast. matinee 3 PM, evening prices 10 16 20 cents.

Selig Company Edward E. Ross Bruce Wilton Vera Father Kelly Kathryn Williams Kathryn Selig lSc

Speakers and caucus leaders shape Virginia legislature

The Senate and House named their leaders with George L. Browning withdrawing and Col. Robert F. Leedy nominating Harry R. Houston for speaker. Senator L Q. Wendenburg moved to defer a resolution as a committee investigates the matter for a Thursday caucus report.

L. QO. Wendenburg Richmond House Harry R. Houston Elizabeth City O. E. Jordan Pulaski John W. Williams Giles J. M. Johnson Rockbridge F. M. Newhouse Orange Robert F. Leedy Luray Mr. Houston George L. Browning Mr.Jordan C.J. Meetae Prince William

Why Kansas Has Lowest Death Rate

TOPEKA Kansas January 12 Kansas with a rate of 98 per 1000 has the lowest death rate of any state in the union. W J Deacon registrar of the Kansas vital statistics bureau says the reason is prudent living money to live right and the intelligence to read about conditions that shorten life and dodge them This is in response to a request from Samuel L Rogers director of the US Bureau of the Census for explanation of Kansas low rate.

Union W. J.deacon Kansas Vital Statistics Bureau Samuel L. Rogers United States Bureau of the Census Deacon Kansas

Man Sentenced 20 Years in Maryland Prison

William Meyers, 33, attempted to assault Elizabeth Lowery, 13, near Corrigansville Maryland. Chief Judge A Hunter Boyd sentenced him to 20 years in the penitentiary in Cumberland after questioning him about his mother living in Seattle. Meyers waived a jury trial and refused counsel.

William Meyers Elizabeth Lowery James Lowery Corrigansville A. Hunter Boyd Cumberland Boyd Meyers Li Ving Seattle

Light Committee Seeks Ornamental Street Lighting Plan

Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, chairman of the city council light committee, mails a letter to The Star clarifying that the upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting is not about municipal lighting. The committee aims to present an ornamental street lighting plan for Main Street and asks business leaders for input ahead of a full council report due within ten days.

Hunter H. McGuire City Council the Star Chamber of Commerce Common Council Main Street Cork Piccadilly Winchester

Ridgeway Briefs: health improves and school reopens

Lt. Mary E. Cunningham remains at home near Ridgeway West Virginia. Mrs. C R Peery, ill for a week from ptomaine poisoning, is much improved and out of danger. The local public school has reopened after a one week holiday.

Dr Janney Speaks At Hopewell Meeting

In Clearbrook Virginia on January 12 the weekly Friends Society conference at Hopewell Meeting House attracted a strong audience. Dr O Edward Janney from Baltimore delivered excellent addresses on both days and the closing afternoon featured papers and discussions on peace. Magdalene Zinn hosted a small gathering Monday evening with games and refreshments. A surprise party for John W Jolliffe was held Friday night by local youths. Mrs William Whetzell visited Baltimore while Mrs Daniel W Lupton and her children visited Washington.

Clearbrook Society of Friends Old Hopewell O. Edward Janney Baltimore John W. Jolliffe William Whetzell Daniel W. Lupton Washington

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