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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1917

Page

6

Mary Pickford in Little Pal at Empire Tonight

Mary Pickford stars in Little Pal a 65 part Paramount feature at Empire tonight. The Indian maid tale shows a romance with a white man and sacrifice amid applause for Miss Pickfords performance. Also Helen Holmes in The Railroad Raiders episode A Woman's Wit. Admission 10c with showings at 7 30 and 9.

Maia Mary Pickford Paramount Pictures Empire Tonight Miss Pickford Feiries Helen Holmes

Enlists Upon His Return From Sea

Edward Catlett of this city enlisted Saturday night as a member of Company I Second Virginia Infantry and is expected to go with the call to the war in France. Catlett has traveled extensively, recently returning from Glasgow on a merchant vessel, and arrived home a few days ago ready to enlist.

Edward Catlett Oenny I Virginia Intutry Oeal Praters France Catlett Glasgow Scotland Hig

Schedule Changes Improve Shenandoah Division Connections

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad adjusted two trains on the Shenandoah division to boost connections. Train 53 now arrives Winchester at 6.27 am and reaches Strasburg Junction at 7.10 am to link with east and south trains. Shenandoah Special Train 56 leaves Winchester at 1.42 pm and arrives at Harpers Ferry at 2.50 pm to connect with a fast eastbound at 6.16 pm.

Baltimore and Ohio Shenandoah Winchester Strasburg Junction Southern Railway Harpers Ferry

RAILROADS MAY DIVIDE SERVICE BETWEEN HARRISONBURG AND STRASBURG

A Harrisonburg Virginia message reports a circulating claim that Southern Railway will run freight only between Harrisonburg and Strasburg while passenger services are shifted to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The proposed through train from Baltimore to Lexington via Harrisonburg after Washington at 10:10 p.m. is unconfirmed, and B and O officials in Winchester say they have heard nothing of the rumor.

Harrisonburg Southern Railway Strasburg Junction Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington Baltimore Lexington Winchester

Examination For New Militiamen

Surgeon Hollar of the Second Virginia Infantry arrived to examine eighteen new members of Company I recruited by Lieut F S Anderson. Examinations were at the Rouss Hook and Ladder hall on West Water Street. Those accepted will likely be assigned to guard duty until the regiment goes to Anniston Alabama for further training.

Hollar Second Virginia Infantry F. S. Anderson Rouss Hook and Ladder Company West Water Street Anniston Ala

Doctor Snapp To Be Brought Home

Dr. Ralph Snapp of the United States Navy, treated in a Washington hospital for months, will be brought to the home of his parents on Fairmont avenue this evening. Dr. Walter Cox traveled from Washington to accompany him. Snapp, Georgetown University dental school graduate, received a navy commission shortly after graduation. He underwent a surgical operation before assuming duties, with a second operation later. his condition has not been entirely satisfactory.

Ralph Snapp United States Navy Washington G. O. Snapp Fairmont Avenue Walter Cox Snapp Dental School Georgetown University Navy

A Girl's Folly at the Empire Tuesday

Film fans learn about a motion picture built around the life of a star, featuring Robert Warwick and Doris Kenyon. The film shows behind the scenes, swimming scenes, the rotating stage, costumes, makeup, and the lunch room in a large studio setting. It plays at the Empire on Tuesday July 17 with admission 10 and 25 cents.

King of Motion Pictures eBay Jove Robert Warwick Doris Kenyon the Empire

Maynard Sirbaugh Sentenced to Six Months on Road

Maynard Sirbaugh, youth brought before police for forgery, was moved Friday to state roads near Brown town Warren county to serve six months. At 21 years old, he may later be drafted for the army. he is a native of Hampshire county West Virginia. Capt Charles Rodgers USN (retired) arrived for the summer. E B Sheetz left for Romney and other WV towns. Dr and Mrs R M Glass vacation at Atlantic City.

Maynard Sirbaugh Browntown Warren County Hampshire County W. Va E. B. Sheetz Romney West Virginia

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