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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1917

Page

6

Grimm announces birth of Sewell Tiffany Grimm in Boyce Virginia

Mr and Mrs Charles W Grimm of Boyce Virginia announce the arrival of Sewell Tiffany Grimm on September 28 at their home. Mrs Grimm is formerly Miss Audrey Russell daughter of Mrs Florence Russell of Winchester. Mr Grimm works at the Gilpin estate in Clarke County Virginia. Virginia Pythians vote to subscribe for Liberty bonds placing twenty five thousand dollars in the Virginia grand lodge appeal. W D Grim returns to Cumberland Maryland with his mother after ten days in the city.

Charles W. Grimm Boyce Sewell Tiffany Grimm Grimm Audrey Russell Florence Russell Winchester Gilpin Estate Clarke County Virginia Pythians J. J. Brown Vandalia Ill Grand Lodge Roanoke Virginia Grand Lodge W. D. Grim Cumberland, Md

Thrilling War Film At Empire To-Night

Empire to night showcases a highly praised war film installment alongside Pathe News, a comedy, and Pearl White’s Fatal Ring. Expressed demand and full house indicated strong public interest in war pictures.

Empire Domnbienne New York Tribune Strand New York New York American New York Times Empire Tonight Late Pathe News Pearl White Belgium France Russia Pathe News

Armenian Inventor Promises Free Energy Military Edge

Armenian inventor Giragossian unveils a radical free energy system claimed to double torpedo speed and outpace steam engines. He wins House passage of a bill to allow secret demonstrations and potential government partnership after a secretive push by the patent committee and rules committee. A five scientist panel and the Interior Secretary must approve before any government use.

Franklin Giragossian United States Ger House Committee On Patents Secretary of the Interior Patent Committee Committee On Rules Rules House

War locomotive Hauls Heavy Freight in Battleship Gray

A U S A war locomotive paints battleship gray and hauls 60 loaded freight cars on a road designed for 90. Weighing about 275 600 pounds with tender, the engine shows the scale of American military rail logistics in France. Box cars for American lines exceed three times the capacity of standard French box cars.

United States United States Army France

Mrs. Smith Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs. G. H. Smith of Brewerton New York reports eight to ten years of stomach trouble and indigestion. She says one or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve attacks, act as a pleasant laxative, and help the stomach function naturally. For sale by all dealers.

G. H. Smith Brewerton N.Y Chamberlain Mme

Slacker Sentenced in Richmond for Draft Registration

Judge William Waddell Jr of the U S District Court in Richmond sentences William Mayo to sixty minutes in jail for failure to register under the selective draft. He will be registered. Also notes Owen Knight's trip to St Joseph Missouri and visit with relatives, and Mrs McKay's departure for Washington.

William Waddell, Jr United States District Court Richmond William Mayo

Elsie Janis in The Caprices of Kitty at Empire

Elsie Janis headlines a week at the Empire with The Caprices of Kitty a rollicking honeymoon comedy. Supporting stars include Courtney Foote Herbert Standing Vera Lewis Martha Mattox and Myrtle Steadman. One reel comedy and double bill priced 10 cents adults 10 children 5.

Empire Elsie Janis Kitty Miss Janis Courtney Foote Herbert Standing Vera Lewis Martha Mattox Myrtle Steadman

Fine Eats for Young Soldiers at Camp Lee

A letter from Harry L. Reardon describes young draftees at Camp Lee Virginia adjusting to army life. He notes good rations, breakfast of eggs bacon toast and coffee, eight hour days with drills and lectures, disciplined barracks, and a well supplied regimental store. He mentions a jovial group including a captain with border service and a teammate nicknamed Squirrel Hunter. The Y M C A is building a 5000 seat auditorium as crowds grow.

Harry L. Reardon P. H. Reardon Camp Lee Petersburg W. P. Reardon Uncle Sam Mr. Reardon Home Guard Tam Squirrel Hunter Tom Ellows

Local Social News Notes and Travel Plans

Miss Willie Lampeell, guest of Miss Katheryn Rexrode on North Main Street, departed yesterday for Winchester and home at Winchester Harrisonburg VA News-Record reports. Miss Annie and Brucie Trout returned from a brief Winchester visit. Dr and Mrs B M Knight left for Washington for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Scott Affleck left for Berry’s Ferry Clarke County for several days of fishing.

Willie, Lampeell Katheryn Rexrode North Main Street Winchester Harrisonburg Annie Brucié Trout Front Royal Sentinel Scott Affleck Berrys Ferry Clarke County

Zemo Claims Quick Eczema Relief and Skin Healing

Advertising copy promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that removes eczema, stops itching, heals skin troubles, sores, burns and chafing. It emphasizes low cost and ease of use with a 35 cent or 1 dollar extra large bottle from a druggist. It includes testimonials and publisher details.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

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