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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1916

Page

6

Extra Fine Pictures At Empire Tonight

Nine reels of wholesome subjects headline the Empire program with Adwin Arden in The Loved Vagabond in Pathe Natural Colors. Bliss Milford Katherine Brown Decker co star amid outdoor scenery. Also featured are Secrets of the Submarine and a Lonesome Luke comedy Riding the Goat. Showtimes start at 7 with a second show at 8 45 and admission 25 and 50 cents.

Empire Adwin Arden Blaine” Fame Wm. J. Locke Bliss Milford Katherine Brown Decker Mr. Arden New York Pathe Lonesome Luke

Funeral for Mrs Mary E Krebs in Riverdale and Winchester

The funeral for the late Mrs Mary E Krebs wife of Mr B C Krebs will be held at Riverdale Md and her remains will be brought to Winchester arriving Monday at 12 09 PM for burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery The grave service will be led by Rev Dr J H Lacy Presbyterian Church pallbearers are J F E Ayre Robert Grim William G Hardy S A Byers F C Grove and C R McCain Mrs Krebs daughter of Robert Beatley formerly of Stephenson now of Riverdale Md

Mary E. Krebs B. ¥. Krebs Riverdale Winchester Mount Hebron Cemetery J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Messrs. J. FE. Ayre Robert Grim William G. Hardy S. A. Byers F. C. Grove C. .R. McCain Kr~bs Robert Beatley Stephenson

Widow Sues Hagerstown for 30 000 Damages

Mrs Myrtle Summers widow of Herbert Summers filed a lawsuit in Hagerstown seeking 30000 damages against the city for alleged failure to appoint a building inspector and to give notice that the Vivi an Hotel was unsafe. She also sues Owen Sherley owner for 20900 damages. Summers has Virginia ties with Winchester and Shenandoah County.

Myrtle Summers Herbert Summers Hagerstown

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes cramping and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, avoids sickness, and leaves users feeling energized. bottle costs 50 cents.

Dodson

Church Here Seeks Return of Rev Stover After Conference

Rev George W Stover and delegate Mr C Williams left Wednesday for Shenandoah City to attend a United Brethren Church Conference in session. He has led the Winchester church for four years, building up its membership and leaving a strong report. Officials hope he will return next year.

George W. Stover C. Williams Shenandoah City United Brethren Church Conference Mr. Stover Winchester Church

Clergyman Henry S. Baker to Fill Pulpit This Weekend

The article notes four years of service and the community praying for him as Henry S. Baker will lead both Sunday services, morning and evening, in the church.

Henry S. Baker

Petersburg Growth Highlighted By Visiting Townsman

Mr. Joan Hook formerly of this city spent the week here with relatives and friends and attending the fair before returning to Petersburg West Virginia. He reports malaria and typhoid fever but has recovered and will devote himself to his Petersburg elevator business. He notes Petersburg as the southern terminus of the Hampshire Southern Rail Road and predicts rapid town growth with high demand for skilled trades.

Joan Hook Petersburg Grant County W. Va Hook Archibald Hook Capon Bridge Winchester Hampshire Southern Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Romney

Beatrice Fairfax At Empire Monday

Beatrice Fairfax dramatic serials return at the Empire with Grace Dating and Harry Fox starring in Beatrice Fairfax. Billy Burke appears in Gloria's Romance, a late Newsreel and comedy with orchestra music. Matinee at 3 15 with 10 cent admission for school patrons.

Beatrice Fairfax Grace Dating Harry Fox Billy Burke Gloria

Noted Screen Talent Highlights at The Fimpino Tuesday

The program features Win Courtney Eleanor Woodruff and other stars in Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady's Success Island of Surprise a comedy with five reels filmed on distant islands. The plot centers on a husband who forgets his marriage to a castaway. Brady’s Island of Regeneration is noted as a close second. Orchestra music accompanies the picture at 10 cents per mission.

Win Courtney Eleanor Woodruff Cyrus Townsend Brady Brady

Murderous Mary Hanged In Tennessee After Killing

The elephant known as Murderous Mary was hanged at Edwin Tennessee after killing trainer and eight people. A Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway derrick crane lifted the animal, neck restrained by heavy chains, until death by strangulation. The showmen valued Mary at 38000 dollars and cited Walter Eldridge as the last victim.

Bristol Va.Tenn Mary Edwin Tennessee Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Walter Eldridge Kingsport

Irvington Belinda Wins Drives in Winchester Pony Contest

In the Winchester fair pony events Irvington Belinda a Hackney mare owned by Mr Osmar Swanson and entered by Mr Arthur Prince won first in driving and second in riding. Mr Prince's pony won first in riding and second in driving. Messrs Julius Monroe Frank Barndell and J W McDonald of Kingwood WV were among arrivals at Hotel Evans yesterday.

Winchester Fair Osmar Swanson Arthur Prince Messrs Julius K. Monroe Frank Barndell J. W. McDonald Kingwood W. Va Hotel Evans

Real Estate Sale: 6 room house and dairy farm

For sale listing offers a 100 by 360 foot lot with a six room dwelling under construction available to a quick buyer for 575 dollars. Also a 224 acre dairy farm with brick dwelling and modern dairy barn three miles from Winchester priced at 40 dollars per acre. Exceptional values in city and country property invite inspection by Real Estate Insurance.

Winchester

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S. H. Hable Roanoke Shenandoah Valley National Bank John M. Hart Shenandoah Valley Virginia Nis Commercial and Savings Bank Main Street Piccadilly FORD Chapman’s Auto Supply CO S. Main St Bell Phone Faulkner Building United W.M. Fletcher Edgar Arnold Market St City Woodward's Ay Black Studebaker Surrey Henry Fetzer George L. Keeling Paw ‘Paw Mrs. Krebs Edwin Arden Elaine W. J. Locke Lonesome Lake Billie Burke Grace Darling Late Pathe News Rev. C. T. Brady Vitagraph Church Here Rev Pat Good & CO Huntsberry Gray & Sheetz Farmers & Merchants National Bank Lchester Newlin Boyd P. Newlin Bell Confi Musi Pare Ed Los Anna
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