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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
6
Chaplin returns with The Pawnshop as the main reel tonight at Soncincom. June Caprice appears in Caprice of the Mountain, a Fox five part outdoor feature. The bill promises two riotous Chaplin reels and a low 5c to 10c admission with advertising costs noted.
A five year old boy, son of Mr. Charles Hanson of Middletown, was knocked down on Main street Sunday afternoon by a car driven by Mr. C. E. Cougill. Eyewitnesses blame the incident on the child darting from a cross street and not seeing the vehicle. The front wheel fractured the leg and the fender bruised his back.
Mrs. Hugh Wood writes from Rileyville that Mrs. Dr. E R Williams and Mrs Hugh Wood have returned from a pleasant visit to Winchester. They met relatives at Dr Williams par ents and attended Confederate memorial services. They saw the grave of David Brev It Glaize and a sculpture in Italy and heard Attorney Cather speak.
The State Board of Dental Examiners closed a session in Richmond at Murphy's Hotel and announced the thirty-one successful candidates to practice dentistry in Virginia. Forty-four applied, including seven colored men, with two negroes among the successful. Dr. C. P. Cline of Stephens City was among the successful applicants.
Miss Mildred and Florence Grim visit their aunt Mrs. Steele at Riverton Virginia. Dr and Mrs Edwin C Yost depart early for a short trip to Baltimore. Read The Winchester Star.
The Women's Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will hold a Fourth of July rummage sale at Bell's store at Main and Water streets to raise funds for the charity ward. Proceeds support the department. donations of furniture bric a brac clothing and shoes are welcome from all.
Copenhagen dispatch says Germany heavy in food reserves but anxiety rising over wartime shortages. Travelers from Berlin report a gravest food crisis looming between the western front and mid August unless the harvest can bridge the gap.
The will of Mrs Rachel Hodges admitted to probate in Winchester with son Elmer Vance Hodges named executor. If he dies without heirs, remaining property goes to nieces Olivia Hartman Cora Cochran Viola Cathar Bearl Brown Ruth Brown and Ruth E Fries. The will also leaves one thousand dollars to United Brethren Church of Winchester for minister salary. Dated June 18 1912.
Shorty Hamilton delivers one of the best card features with a western atmosphere in two parts released weekly. The first featurette Shorty and the Yellow Ring will run on tomorrow night’s program at Pathe Hearst alongside Patria. Admission five cents.
A photoplay review notes Caprice of the Mountains starring Miss June Caprice and Harry S Hil liard with a kitten playing a live gag in a family washing scene. The feature runs with a genuine Chief Chaplin picture The Pawnshop at Empire for five and ten cents.
Dr. William J. Olds, noted eye ear and nose specialist, has been appointed an assistant surgeon in the army and expects commission and assignment within weeks. He previously offered services to the War Department and had actions favorable in New York and Washington last week. A Michigan native, he practiced in Front Royal with his family for years and earlier served in the U S Signal Corps.
In a brief 1914 will Thomas P. Conner of this city bequeathed his estate to his widow Annie M. Conner who is named executrix. The will dated October 30 1914 was proven by John Sloat and James B. Russell and she qualified by posting a $600 bond without security as required.
Among those who enlisted in Baltimore yesterday for service in the Fifth Maryland Regiment now in federal service is Nelson Racey of Star Tannery in this county. Mr. J. T. Janney visited Winchester on Sunday to see his cousin Harlan P. Tabb and family.
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