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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
6
Washington May 10 rapid improvement in wheat condition lifts May estimate by 74 million bushels from April. The gain implies about 1.2 percent above last year’s record. winter wheat area is up 196000 acres from 1914 and yields are projected near 17.8 bushels per acre.
Robert Edeson headlines the Paramount photo play Where the Trail Divides at the Empire tonight with showings at 7 15 and 9. The romance star delivers a popular tale as three reels of film unfold. Admission is ten cents, a bargain compared with New York prices.
Tomorrow night at the Empire theatre Thos Haskins renowned New York dancer will present an exhibition dance with local dancers. The program includes The Last Days of Pompeii and a new dance La La Fado. Admission 10c to 20c with a reduced 15c for those not viewing the dancing.
Father Walsh chaplain of the Catholic University of Washington officiated at all services at the Church of the Sacred Heart replacing pastor Rev. John McVerry who conducted services at Front Royal. Masses and vesper services were well attended and sermons by visiting priests drew marked attention. Father Walsh returned to Washington today.
Mr King Stone and Mr Bradley Davidson entertain a house party at their Berryville area home with Mrs George Appleby as chaperone. Guests include Miss Madge Stokes Miss Jessica Alward Miss Olive Bain of New York Mr Percy Waters Mr Win Lockwood and Mr Ed Dove of Washington. Mrs Robert Y Conrad departs for Baltimore to visit her mother Mrs Wylie. Mr John B Huffman returns to Wilmington Del after several days in town. Mr Hey of Toledo registered at Hotel Evans. Mrs Brapées Beverley leaves for Washington and Baltimore for short visits. Mrs Cy Fred Barr also leaves for Washington and Baltimore.
Yester day Winchester residents celebrated Mother's Day by wearing white carnations as a show of affection for mothers. Market Street Methodist Church held special services with musical selections and a sermon by Rev. H. G. Spencer titled A Mother In Israel, giving carnations to every mother in attendance.
Mr. Charles F. Massey and his son William Massey left this morning on a short business trip to the eastern cities. Mr. W. H. Chapman of Keyser West Virginia was among arrivals at Hotel Jack yesterday.
Property sale notice offers a stable and outbuilding near a A value site with a $1200 asking price. Location described as on a good road in Dwaling with city and country property at attractive prices from Good & Co.
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