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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
6
A big gripping drama followed by a Musty Sufferer comedy screens at The Empire tonight. The feature stars Fritzi Brunette as Cindy Lane with a tale of love hate and fortune told across five reels, with showtimes at 7 30 and 9 00 and admission ten cents.
The comedy with music Step Lively comes to the Empire on Friday March 30 featuring two noted numbers. Bouncing at the Rubber Ball and Walkin the Dog echo dances that have spread across the nation from coast to coast and into Canada. Both songs are highlighted as worth the admission price.
La Salle Company's latest musical comedy Step Lively becomes a major laughing hit and plays at the Empiré Theatre on Friday March 30. The story is uproarious the songs fresh and sparkling and melodies easy to sing and whistle. The dance turns are lively and infectious with a carefully chosen cast and sensational gowns. Stage settings are said to be pretty and tasteful.
Mr. Arthur Athey has gone to Baltimore to take a position with a large firm holding government contracts. Mrs. John B. Hoffman returns to Wilmington after visiting her mother Mrs. Virginia Nurton on West Piccadilly Street. District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd departed Richmond after several days at his city home.
Reports from Strasburg say Don Jenkins the child injured days ago by a Baltimore and Ohio train is getting better An operation relieved brain pressure by raising the fractured skull Doctors say he will recover unless complications arise The writer laments ball marbles and skating on Kent street and urges authorities to address district nuisance to protect fences and property
Miss Susan Ludwell Campbell longtime Virginia resident died in Lexington on Saturday night at the home of her kinswoman Mrs. O B Dunlap where she had visited for months. Born December 8 1837 in Greenbrier County West Virginia she was daughter of the late Rev and Mrs William H Campbell. Her youth was spent in Lemington and Staunton and after 1871 the family moved to Harrisonburg where they ran a girls school and built a residence on Campbell Street now owned by Mrs E M Shaeffer where she lived.
A letter from a reader questions public nuisance laws and asks whether a statute can be enacted to curb rough conduct on streets, seeking information on legal remedies and enforcement options. The piece reflects concern about street behavior and public peace.
The piece laments drought fears while praising clear skies and good road conditions. It urges readers to seek small joys, enjoy outdoor exploration, and accept natural cycles as crops may fail but life continues despite trouble.
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