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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
6
Appeal notes Klaw and Brianger move to Pennsylvania and Meg will perform in town despite poor business. It warns patrons of lost attractions this season and urges support for The Little Cate with prices 35c to $2, listing gallery 35c, balcony 75c and up to $2 for best seats.
The United States Navy recruiting party visits Winchester January 27 and 28. Applicants ages 17 to 30 must be U.S. citizens, with reading and writing English, and good health. Recruitment at the post office building, with pay from 17.60 to 100 dollars monthly plus board, lodging, and medical care.
Cross Roads Virginia notes list local residents visiting each other during the week. L B Barrett and family Ed Gar McKee and Miss Malissa McKee visited George McKee family. B H Keller and J B White with Miss Nellie Oats Esta Grace White and Master Loring Oats were guests of J Barrett. Walter Kerns Norman Oats visited H E Oats. Rick McKee ill with grip.
Camillus Curl was arrested yesterday afternoon by Police man Neville on a complaint by Inspector J. Robert Doran for refusing to permit entry to inspect a hydrant. He pleaded guilty in police court before Justice Fultz and paid a total of 6.50 dollars. The Winchester water department was inspecting hydrants to detect leaks, and entry was refused during that duty. The defendant paid the fine and costs and was released.
A Baltimore dispatch says wholesale arrests are expected soon in a probe into schemes by Virginia liquor dealers to sidestep dry laws. Dealers and intermediaries are watched as agents prepare a general clean up, with schemes ranging from liquor shipments hidden in bolts and jars to other disguises.
Word has been received of the death in Baltimore of Walter Irwin, who for some time had been living there as a barber. The family came from Frederick County, Virginia. The remains were taken to Scottdale, Pennsylvania, for interment.
Rising material costs push Philadelphia papers to raise prices. Beginning January 29 daily issues move to 2 cents, Sundays to 6 cents. The industry notes similar increases in other large cities, threatening continued publication for papers long seen as the cheapest daily news.
The trial centers on Morris and Osborne who bought a carload of horses with a draft on a Los Angeles bank. The draft later proved worthless, and Staunton Bank allegedly did not verify it. The defendants claim belief in the draft’s validity while Dodge firm members face large-fraud indictments. Connolly, secretary for Dodge in New York, is also implicated with arrest warrants in Staunton. Indictments remain against Dodge and Connolly in Corporation Court.
Little Dick Harris once convicted as a leader in the Richmond post office robbery that stole about 840,000 in stamps has been released from Atlanta Federal Prison after completing his term. He planned to visit his spiritual adviser Rev. C. H. Gootoc but has not yet appeared. Harris was captured in New York City by postal inspector John C. Koons, now assistant postmaster general.
Stomach troubles are urged to try Chamberlains Tablets as many have been restored to health. The cost is just 25 cents, making it worthwhile to trial. For sale by all druggists.
First Troop of Boy Scouts celebrated Lee’s birthday with a hike of three and a half miles on Paper Mill road and return by 7 pm. They skated on Evendale pond and enjoyed supper, dancing, and praise for Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman and Miss Haldeman. Scout Lynch received life and star badges at a 1:31 Thursday meeting attended by Robert Schultz of the local council.
Mr and Mrs N H J Strider of Charlestown West Virginia announce the engagement of Miss Strider to a prospective groom. The notice states the couple’s intention and invites congratulations from friends and relatives.
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