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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
6
Morr is and Collins bring a Philadelphia engagement to the Vodgil Tonight Empire Theatre with a vaudeville double act. Split shows at 7 15 and 9 with vaudeville at 8 15. Screen bill includes Madonna Mentoring Neva Gerber and a two part romantic sea drama by Branch Company. Admission 10 cents and 5 cents for children.
Winchester readers await The Empire Theater presentation of the Robin Hood opera on Tuesday September 28. The event is billed as a major treat drawing large crowds and praise from both music lovers and regular theatergoers. The production, advertised on the display page, is noted for its lavish entertainment, romantic subplot, and the famed outlaw tale from Walter Scott.
The Citizens' Band under Mr. Miller Jenkins will perform on the lawn in front of the County Court House this evening. The community is invited to listen to the music and support the band as it seeks uniforms this fall while not soliciting contributions.
The article notes car owners must call out names or carry tickets and have them punched by a gate keeper due to recognition issues at speed, especially after night, as patrons pass the gate. It also advertises two double harness sets and a sturdy truck previously used by the Sarah Zane Fire Company for sale via Roy.
The author of A Pair of Sixes, famed for The Spitfire and The Littlest Rebel, will perform at the Virginian theater in an engagement that surpasses a decade of prior success. His earlier works include Prince Hep, The Love Route, and a string of other Broadway productions. Tickets run 35 cents to 1.50 with box office sales noted.
Hanover Sept 17 In the 2.11 pace at tie races Mary Ellen the fast pacer belonging to W. E. Miller broke the track record to 2 10 for the next three heats and race was by Sam He Sure owned by W. L. Karper of Shippensburg The Wolves mentioned in the above dispatch were entered in races at the local fair last week
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