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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
6
Hazel Dawn headlines a Famous Players feature at Empire presenting a drama of secrets and smuggling. A young society woman becomes a U S customs secret agent to recover a smuggled necklace while torn between love and duty. A Victor Moore comedy follows for a pair of light moments.
In Winchester Corporation Court an indictment for violating prohibition laws was dismissed on Prosecuting Attorney James P. Reardon’s recommendation. Fauver was accused of financing Samuel Mason to bring liquor into the state. Mason, jailed then released on bail, fled and has not been seen. his testimony was needed to convict Fauver, so the case was dropped.
Robert Sherman presents a high class comedy drama A Good For Nothing Husband arriving at Empire Wednesday night October 24. The production features a strong company and fine scenery with laughter provoking lines and situations. Admission ranges from 25 to 75 cents. reserve seats now.
Mr and Mrs Harry Fling and their daughter Hilda Frances traveled to Washington last week and spent several days there in the capital.
Davis T. Moore formerly of Frederick county and brother of Isaac Moore has accepted a position as assistant manager and salesman for the Offman Ice Cream Company in Philipsburg. He will reside there with his family. The post was previously held by William Arthur Runk, now serving with Uncle Sam and Sheridan Troop at Fort Hancock Georgia, soon to sail for France.
The Reed law reduced intoxicant receipts in Virginia but recent months show a rise. The medicinal purposes exemption allows a quart every thirty days with an oath. Stamp sales by the prohibition office fell sharply after enforcement but rose in October.
The condition of Mr David F Yost, badly injured in an elevator shaft fall at Cooper's Merchandise and Oil Company building, shows improvement as he recovers at home. His ankle fracture causes pain while head wounds heal and his overall state improves after removal from the hospital.
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