The Railroad Raiders with Helen Holmes at the Empire
Helen Holmes stars in The Railroad Raiders a crowd pleasing photo novel shown at the Empire Monday afternoon and evening. The program includes Elsie Janis in Nearly a Lady a five part Paramount drama and a comedy reel with eight reels total. Admission is 10 cents for both features and the show runs on two improved projectors.
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Railroad Raiders
Helen Holmes
Holmes
Miss Holmes
Empire
Elsie Janis
Paramount Society
Spike
Paramount
Elsie Janis i
Paralyzed Hampshire County Woman Dies After Feeding Chickens
Mrs. O Haines, 68, wife of Henry Haines of near Capon Bridge West Virginia, died after paralysis struck her while feeding poultry on May 26. She had lived on Little Capon River in Hampshire County and was long a Primitive Baptist Church member. Funeral held May 29 with J W Brannon officiating due to high water. Survived by husband and several children including Lula Hutchinson Minnie Hartbarer Ada Hartbarer Clara Seas and Ellis E Haines.
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Whitacre
Old Ca
Chapel Cemetery
Primitive Baptist Church
Little Capon
Elder Power
J.W.W. Brannon
Haines
Lula Hutchinson
Minnie
Ada Hartbarer
Monessen
Clara Seas
Little Capen
A. A
Ellis E. Haines
Late S. B. Grove Remembrance Highlighting Civic Ties and Family
The obituary recalls S. B. Grove as a district manager turned Winchester Auto Sales founder whose energy built a strong business. It notes his civic contributions in his hometown, love of nature and sport, affection for animals and children, and lasting friendships. He married Cara A. Steele in 1899 and left a wife Mildred Lee, a sister, and three brothers in Pennsylvania.
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Grove
Cara A. Steele
Altha W. Steele
Milton ‘B. Steele
Stephens City
Mildred Lee
Pennsylvania
Funeral Service for Beloved Husband and Father
A brief but impressive funeral was held in the M. E. Church South at 10 o’clock Sunday morning for a husband and father whose death in his early manhood saddened many. Reverends Sydenstricker and Cline led the service as a large company of friends paid tribute with numerous floral arrangements.
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Hfe
M. EB. Church
South
Sydenstricker
R. H. Cline
Mr. Grove
Mrs Talbot and Miriam Visit Ohio Relatives at Millbank
Mrs Walter Talbot and her daughter Miriam Talbot of Ohio are spending the summer with her sisters the Misses Wood at their home Millbank near town.
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Walter Talbot
Miriam Talbot
Ohio
Misses Wood
Millbank
Town
California Syrup of Figs Ad Monitors Child Health
A classic child health notice urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation. It extols a gentle laxative effect on the stomach liver and bowels and claims universal safety and popularity. The ad warns against counterfeits and promotes a 50 cent bottle with full dosing directions.
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California
Charlotte Walker at Empire Tonight
Rex Beach stars in a dramatic epic about a trusting woman whose husband seeks fortune in the Klondike during the post gold rush era. Critics hail it as one of the finest pictures of its kind ever produced. A five part Star production features William Russell in The Twinkler with a comedy at 5 and 10c.
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Rex Beach
Mures
E . Spree
Ion Walker
Klondike
Arctic
Ieen Guy
Mutial Film Corporation
Promction
William Russell
Twinkler
Wim S Hart Western Drama To Be Shown Saturday
The theater announces a Wim S Hart western presented as a two part re issue. The Saturday program includes the feature Keng Bates Liar and promises Hart at his best alongside an already strong lineup for 10 cent admission.
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Wim. S. Hart
Keng
Bates
Liar
When Taxed They Shout War Hawks and Fatigue
Walt Mason laments wartime pressure turning critics into eager supporters of mobilization. He contrasts pleas for restraint with calls for action against the Kaiser, noting the public’s rising insistence on funding war. He criticizes those who balk at small contributions yet cheer for war readiness.
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Wilson
Kaiser
Jim
Jooke
Walt Mason
Big-mouthed man warned against green persimmon remedy
A humorous note warns that diet or appearance cannot be changed by eating green persimmons. The line caps a folksy reminder to accept things as they are.
When Wisdom Comes From Looking Backward
An aphorism notes wisdom grows with age as insight arises from reflecting on the past. It emphasizes retrospective understanding shaping present judgment and future choices.
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RIELS
General Film Company
Essanay
Turing Marguerite Clayton
Arnold
Lilian Drew
Vivian Reed
Geo. Fawcett
George Larkins
Ollie Kee
Grant
Babe Hardy
Katie Price
Thel Burton
Clara Kimball Young
Lola
Chas. Chaplin
Germany
Shenandoah Wai
National Bank
Winchester
Moresco
Jessie Hillyard Bell
East Water St
Commercial and Savings Bank “Safety and Service
Main Street
Piccadilly
City
Good & CO Real Estate
Bell Phone
Jones’ Creamery
W.m.fletcher
Minnie Wood Chapel
Berryville and
Winchester Pike
Beneft
S. B. Grove
Charlotte Walker
Soci
Accompanig
Geoz Ovay
Jerry
S. Hart
Bates Liar
Late Pathe News
Brill & Bitter
S. H. Hable
Water Streets
Wm.s. Hart
Elias Aouw
Hopgson & Brown’s
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
P. Gray
West Water St
The
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Liberty Loan Bond Club
United States
Virginia
Palm Beach
Gray & Sheetz
Ss. L. Larew
Waterloo
Seidel
Water and
Market Sts
County Hitching Yard
Loyal
Workers Bible Class
Buror Factory
Tfargain
Scott Affleck
E. Piccadilly St
Brumbacki
Hiloys
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