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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
6
F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest present the musical comedy Leave It To Jane at the Empire starting Monday night. Tickets range 50c to 2 dollars with demand described as heavy and a record crowd anticipated.
The first motion picture by Douglas Fairbanks with United Artists opened for a two day run at the local playhouse. The eight reel feature drew a large audience who enjoyed the production. Cast includes Marjory Daw Frank Campeau Sam Sothern Lilian Langton and Albert McQuarrie. United Artists formed by Mary Pickford Charlie Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks and D W Griffith aims for freer marketing and stronger work.
The note praises the film starring Douglas Fairbanks and highlights a strong supporting cast, calling it a splendid production with a high quality company of actors. It notes the overall cost and entertainment value for fans of Fairbanks.
John Dillis, owner of the Greek Restaurant on North Main, landed three black bass while fishing near Hoskins. His seven and a half pound catch is described as possibly the river’s largest, placed on temporary display at his restaurant after weighing several times. The other two bass weighed four and two pounds, respectively.
The administrator of John W. Smith deceased with heirs consent will offer at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at 11 a m on Saturday November 1 1919 for the property 702 South Main street corner of Main and Germain streets fronting Main about 30 feet extending east 180 feet a two story twelve room residence with cellar stable and outbuildings formerly owned by Johny W. Smith Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by purchaser bonds payable in one and two years with interest and secured by deed of trust and homeowner’s insurance. James F. Smith Admi C T A A Gson Auctioneer.
A meeting of the Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy is set for Monday morning October 6 at 10:30 at the residence of president Mrs Holmes Conrad.
Mrs. James Brown of Clark Mills New York recalls suffering from a severe lung cold and persistent coughing until trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes prompt relief and many others have been pleased with its effectiveness. Sold by all dealers.
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