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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

6

Boyer’s Petticoat Minstrels Return to Empire Engagement

The Boyer’s Petticoat Minstrels announce a return engagement at the Empire theater with their rebuilt act, new wardrobe and scenery, along with three days of shows Thursday through Saturday. They will also present their regular photoplays in a 19 15 and 20 cent program, highlighting a Friday night change in the bill. Antaris Ciaasive of forty six weeks in America.

Keith Petticoat Minstrels Empire Antaris Ciaasive

Brother's Death Recalls Incident at Chancellorsville

Andrew Ritenour’s death in Strasburg recalls a Civil War moment when he, an alert Confederate soldier, carried his wounded brother David to safety despite orders. The unauthorized act allowed passage and later funeral attendees included the surviving brother.

Andrew Ritenour Strasburg Chancellorsville Ritenour David Ritenour Bert White-Hhaired

Spooks Stalk Abroad Tonight in Halloween Cheer

Winchester youngsters and older folks prepare for Halloween festivities tonight. Plans aim for a gay celebration with Halloween novelties in shop windows and decorations. Citizens are reminded to keep the event safe and orderly.

Winchester

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound for bad colds with two hour dosing and a total of three doses to break grippe misery. it claims to open nasal passages relieve headache feverishness and sore throat and offers relief for 25 cents at any drug store without substitutes.

Pape

Theda Bara Shines in Empire Drama Tonight

Theda Bara stars in a powerful Empire drama about Ferdinande whose schemes drive a mill, trigger a strike, and ruin families. Wealthy Ferdinande swindles, splits Froment and Jack, and sparks a deadly confrontation with Dave. A secondary comedy is shown with admission at 10 cents.

Tress Theda Ferdinande Mr. Froment Froment Jack Deleveau Ferdinando Dave

Hallowe'en Preparations and Festivities Grow

The article notes rising popularity of Hallowe'en celebrations with Cara parties and various festivities. Stores show win dows full of favors and novelties including black cats witches caps spooks and clowns caps. Lanterns and unique designs appear as prices stay moderate on confections and candy counters.

Hallowe’en Hallowe'en Hallowe'en Con

Lieut Marburg and Wife Sail for England from Baltimore

Lieut Theodore Marburg Jr of the British aviation corps and his wife sailed for England after visiting Lieut Marburg’s parents in Baltimore. A farewell luncheon was hosted by Mrs E Gittings Merryman at her home near Cockeysville. Mrs Marburg was formerly Countess Giselle o de Vivario of Belgium. The couple visited Winchester friends and Bartonville relatives before departure.

Theodore Marburg, Jr British ‘Aviation’ Corps Marburg England Lieut. Marburg Baltimore E. Gittings Merryman Cockeysville Giselle O de Vivario Belgium

District Nurse Association Meeting Scheduled at City Hall

A meeting of the District Nurse Association will be held in the council chamber at the city hall at 4 o clock on Wednesday afternoon November 1. All members are urged to be present at this gathering.

District Nurse Association

Fat Folks Learn How to Reduce Your Weight

Advertises a weight loss treatment called tassco claiming to safely reduce excess fat without diet or exercise. Promotes weekly weigh ins and notes improved energy and digestion with tarried use. Sold by Harry L. Livick.

Ainy Harry L. Livick

Stark Bros Trees and Landscape Plans Offer at Opequon Va

Stark Bros. Nurseries and Orchard Co. of Louisiana Missouri presents their trees as the foundation of profitable orchards. The ad promises complete assortments of fruit trees, grapes, shade trees, shrubs, hedges, and roses plus free landscape plans for home yards. Signed by Co. agent C. W. Snapp at 28-w P Opequon Virginia.

W. Snapp Opequon Osae Ieee Aerate

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