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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1917

Page

6

Cumberland Quint Will Play Here

The Cumberland Times reports a college basketball schedule update. The A C ES quint left on their eastern trip Thursday morning March 8 and will play Front Royal High Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester and Martinsburg Y M C A.

Cumberland A. C. ES. Quint Front Royal High Shenandoah Valley Academy of Winchester Martinsburg Y. M. C. A Martinsburg High Taylor Martinsburg “Y

Wild Geese Signal Spring Near Carpers Valley

A large flock of wild geese passed over the Carpers Wabbley area headed northward, seen as a sign spring is coming. Local residents mentions moves and visits, including F H Clark relocating, Clarence Ford with grandparents near Greenwood, H L Rush moving east of Winchester, and James Ford visiting the Carper home. G C Carper also visited the city.

Carpers Valley Carpers F. H. Clark Stickel Millwood Road Clarence Ford Noah Sier Greenwood H. L. Rush Berryville Winchester Ernest Weber James Ford EE. W.carper G. C. Carper

Empire Vaudeville Delights Everybody at Empire

Three vaudeville acts open for a three day engagement at the Empire last night along with the Brady-made World picture All Man. Griffno Franklin and Bergen Rapel Fairfay entertain with musical comedy and a sister act, receiving strong applause and impressive costumes. The program repeats tonight with additional photoplays and a 9 PM vaudeville start.

the Empire Griffno Franklin Bergen Rapel @ Fairfay

Empire Tonight Presents A Southern Drama Of Charm

The feature is A Southern drama of charm honor love and battle scenes from the Civil War. A court room tale unfolds with an old soldier on trial and a scar on the judge signaling a past duel. Recognition comes with pathos and a tearful happy ending.

the Empire Tonight

J. Tice Held In Shooting Case At Williamsport

Witnesses at the hearing include Guthridge the wounded driver and H C Borden with others connected to the Williamsport bridge incident. Gatekeeper Tice, father of the accused, allegedly fired after tollgate dispute. Guthridge sustained a hip wound and remains under medical care. The defense plans to present its version at trial.

The Bridge Company Hagerstown Willilamsport Potomac River Tice Borden Young Tice Guthridge Feo Williamsport Winchester Ryohka

Hebrews Celebrate Purim Festival in Winchester

Members of the Hebrew colony of Winchester celebrated Purim with a reading of the Book of Esther and a carnival atmosphere. Masks, plays, and the festive mood accompanied charitable gift giving to the poor, reflecting the day’s benevolent spirit.

Winchester Persia Haman Ahasuerus

Richmond Man Among Arrivals at Hotel Evans

Mr. John R. Stephenson of Richmond Virginia arrived at Hotel Evans last night. Mrs. Edith P. Janney departed yesterday afternoon to visit friends in Baltimore.

John R. Stephenson Richmond, Va Hotel Evans Edith P. Janney Baltimore

Midnight cries disturb Braddock and Wa ter streets scene

Shortly before midnight residents along Braddock and Water streets were startled by cries of a woman. Police and bystanders searched the area but could not determine the source or cause of the sounds.

Braddock and Water Streets

Francis Bushman Virginia Romance at Empire Tomorrow

Francis X Bushman and Beverley Bayne star in A Virginia Romance at the Empire tomorrow in Charlottesville. Fatty Arbuckle appears in The Waiter's Ball with three vaudeville acts rounding out the program.

Francis X Bushman Miss Bayne Fatty Arbuckle Francis Bushman Virginia Empire Tomorrow Thempire Francis X. Bushman Beverley Bayne Charlottesville Mr. Bushman

Tax Rates in Virginia Cities and Property Assessments

The article lists Charlottesville Fredericksburg Staunton Suffolk Williamsport rates from 1.45 to 1.72 percent, noting water and sewer taxes higher in larger cities. It highlights that the assessment-to-value ratio is about 45 percent, giving Winchester example where a $1,000 market value is assessed at $450 with a tax rate of $1.20. Mr. H C C Friesler of Hagerstown Md. registered at Hotel Jack.

Winchester H. C.C. Friesler Hagerstown, Md Jack

Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair

Advice warns against strong alkali in most soaps and shampoos. Promote using plain refined coconut oil as a greaseless cleanser, cheap and lasts months. It lathers well, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, leaving hair soft bright and easy to manage. It also removes dust dirt and dandruff.

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H. Hable Shenandoah Valley Natl. Bank Mens Boy Scouts Brill & Bitter Daylight Store Main Street Piccadilly City Good & CO Bell Phone Cumberland Quint Empire Voolvil Ripes & Fairfax Ac Gowns Grifund Franklin& Bergen Lewis Stone E. H. Calvert Margaret Clayton Dney Ricewoeth J. Tice Moling & Seal Jroscoe Arbuckle Fredericksburg Staunton Suffolk Williamsburg Empire Theatre Walter Ben Hare Scout Taylor Scout Lynch Scout Pifer Scout Green G. Potts R. Potts Massey Wheat R. Gray Silver C.i. Brumback & Bro Hable’s Frederick County Rhode Island Farmers & Merchants Nat Gray & Sheetz Piccadilly St Bath Woodward’s Naomi Abbott Brandy Station A. E. Roberts Florida JONES Fletcher
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