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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
5
Audiences will see The Texan with Tom Mix in a western adventure filled with romance thrills and stunts. The Fox photoplay stars James B Hendryx tale and features the serial Son of Tarzan and the Sunshine Comedy Barnyard Follies for a full evening of entertainment.
The saxophone, an odd wind instrument eight decades old, inspired by Adolphe Sax. France fostered its growth and German and Russian orchestras paid high salaries to experts. The Columbia Saxophone Sextette performs at the Auditorium next Tuesday January 18 with renowned players.
The chief of police and two patrolmen in Portsmouth Virginia were suspended after revelations about a powerful liquor ring tied to police officials. Norfolk Rose Driver testified she paid protection money to nearly every detective on the Norfolk police force, naming three.
One of the first steps in scrapping Camp Lee Petersourg Va an order directs all officers to go to the Philippine Islands while enlisted men on duty at the big cantonment will be transferred to Camp Meade Md
A local protest challenges school authorities over children's textbooks bound in stiff paper or cloth. Participants argue durability questions and vow to press for better materials to ensure lasting use through the school year.
The Columbia Saxophone Sextette led by Marion Harris comes from Kentucky to perform Tuesday at the Auditorium with matinee and night shows. Harris sings blues while six expert saxophonists accompany. Seats from 50 cents to 1 50 are sold at Seal's Music Store.
More than 600 delegates from about 320 lodges will gather in Rich February 8 to 10 for the annual Grand Lodge of Virginia session at Masonic Temple Grand. Officers say few major items of business are anticipated in the meeting.
National prohibition commissioner Kramer and Wayne B. Sances general counsel of the Anti League of America will headline a large rally in Lynchburg next Thursday and Friday. The event is expected to draw a statewide audience.
Miss Nannie Randolph Heth longtime Confederate and southern society figure in Washington died this week. Her body was interred at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, linking her to several notable Virginia families.
Laymen from many Virginia sections gathered in Richmond yesterday to discuss a campaign to raise a large endowment fund for Presbyterian needs. Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy of Winchester presbytery addressed the conference as campaign committee chairman.
Maj. William M. Pegram a Confederate cavalry officer and author died at his Baltimore home aged 84. A Norfolk Virginia native he served with the Black Horse Troop and Fourth Virginia Cavalry and later on Gen. J E B Stuart’s staff. He was known as a historian and writer.
A buyer boasts a rare library with autographs including Boswell’s Life of Johnson on the flyleaf. The exchange features a Tremulous Terpsichore note as village chatter reveals the Dancing Masters’ association favors a revival. Malaria rumors haunt the locality amid the debate.
A playful column notes a patient’s bill after an operation and a wry remark about surgeons. It mocks social scenes with quirky lines about Mary and an escort misjudging cues, ending with theatrical camera insights and a joke about forgetting a crank turn.
A humorous domestic moment unfolds as a husband notes his wife would have to think twice before speaking, prompting a playful exchange marked by laughter and teasing. The quip highlights a lighthearted dynamic between partners in a casual setting.
A fragmented dialogue notes a wife’s ongoing efforts and a speaker’s grim remark about a wife’s death. The exchange suggests a personal loss and unresolved sorrow within a troubled relationship.
A montage of quick quips and snippets features characters debating universal peace city politics and social ambitions. The dialogue riffs on lies illusions and humor with riffs on sayings and misdirections.
Announcement of the death of Mrs Orlando S Cunningham at her Pieble Colorado home on a Wednesday morning. Formerly Miss Mary P Southir of Berryville Clarke County Virginia she was sister to Henry T Louthan of Staunton educated at Woman's College Richmond and Hollins College. She was daughter of the late Carter Louthan a Berryville attorney. Survived by husband a Rappahannock native and brother Dr A H Louthan of Soochow China.
Miss Jennie Stouffer, recently in Roanoke to visit Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Myers, was the honor guest at a Wednesday afternoon auction bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. Beverly Carr on South Third Street. The Star previously announced her engagement to Mr. Perkins Hazelgrove.
Petersburg Virginia residents press to the State Corporation Commission against Petersburg Gas Company seeking a $2.35 per 1000 cubic feet rate. They argue the increase is excessive amid coal price declines and note the rate would exceed Winchester Gas Company charges.
Dr Fahney states he studies specific cases to identify trouble and provide diagnosis and treatment guidance. He invites readers to send name and address for individualized help.
In Hagerstown Maryland officials claim state goods for institutions were contracted at lower prices this year than those awarded in 1920. An agent testified yesterday in Richmond that the present year’s contracts yield more reasonable terms and savings.
A list of cinema showings for the week notes daily features and serials from major studios including Paramount First National Pathe and Metro. Entries include The Tiger Band serials Realart and Fantomas and Harold Lloyd Komedies with Pathe News updates.
Popular matinees draw county patrons each Monday with two shows at 2 p.m. Matinee admission is ten cents including tax.
The Empire screens Harold Lloyd in An Eastern Westerner this coming Saturday after Haunted Spook. Lloyd, famed screen comedian, draws crowds weekly with his funniest routines.
The Empire shows a 1921 serial every Friday featuring a daring detective with complete short mystery chapters. The Tiger Band, a First National serial, is part of the Monday lineup. Don’t miss these thrilling continued tales.
The Empire adds Westerns to Monday programs featuring Saunders westerns from Pathe Studios and a five reel Pata feature plus serials each week.
A two hour show runs each evening with first at six thirty and a second at thirty. A complete show is shown with admission price. Features are shown last around seven thirty with the feature picture shown every evening.
The big super-serial titled The Great Redeemer was exhibited and proved a tremendous hit. It will be shown again in Winchester at a Saturday matinee on January 22 with a ten cent admission price. Many who missed it have requested a repeat showing.
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