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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

3

Campaign for Mrs William Elis Corey in English society

An article notes a planned campaign to secure Mrs William Elis Corey as a prominent figure in English society. It describes her Paris Chateau, lavish hosting, and sponsorship by Lady Paige, while recalling Coreys’ road through New York and prior stage fame. It mentions her connections to American owners near Paris and her desire for a grand stage career.

Ellis Corey William Elis Corey Madel Gilman Dondbn Paris United States Corey Ying Chateau New York Paige Arand Marie Teal Derice

Jury Hangs In Damage Suit Trial At Harrisonburg

Administrators of John W. Shiffett estate sue Chesapeake and Western Railway over a fatal railway incident. Jury disagreed after days of trial with seven jurors favoring damages and five opposing. The suit sought $10,000 under federal statutes as precedent was argued.

John W. Shiffett Chesapeake and Western Railway Harrisonburg Shiffett

Mrs Yancey Services Mark Confederate Widow’s Death

Mrs Julia Porterfield Yancey widow of Captain Charles Yancey died at Harrisonburg after a week’s illness. Born in Berkeley County 74 years ago, she married Capt Charles Yancey in 1867 in Cumberland Maryland. Survived by three daughters Lottie Page, Julia Morrison, Glaude MedFall, a son D Burbridge Yancey, a grandson Burbridge Scott Yancey, and brother D Burbridge Morrison of Berryville.

Berryville Julia Porterfield Yancey Charles, Yancey Harrisonburs Ley County Julia Porterfield Morrson Cumberland, Md Julia Morrison Yancey Lottie Page Yancey Glaude MedFall Charlottesville D. Burbridge Yancey Burbridge Scott Yancey D.burbridge Morrison

James Woolfork Dies In Alabama

News from MILLWOOD Virginia reports the death of James J. Woolfork in Montgomery Alabama on Tuesday afternoon. He was in his fifty ninth year not married and widely connected in Virginia Georgia and Alabama. He leaves relatives in Richmond including his mother Mrs L M Thompson two sisters Mrs Thomas Mayo Binford and Mrs Rowena Winter MacDonald and a nephew Mayo M Binford and a niece Mrs J K Bowman.

Mayo M. Binford J. K. Bowman

Red Cross Seals Offered by Mail in Virginia Campaign

The Virginia State Anti-Tuberculosis Association runs a mail order house at 110 Capitol Street Richmond to supply Red Cross seals to nonresidents. Seals cost one cent each and support the nationwide anti tuberculosis campaign. Early indications show strong interest, with many new supporters pledged to back the crusade.

State Anti Virginia Capitol Street Richmond

Uncle Sam Now In Wood Business

The United States forest service says it has not yet received title to certain lands in the Maskanutten and Potomac forest reserve areas but has made arrangements with owners of some larger tracts to sell firewood to local people for their own use. A small gate fee covers administration, aiming to welcome these lands for local use.

Maskanutten Potomac

Sage Tea Darkens Hair To Any Shade

The old remedy of Sage and Sulphur, once used by grandmothers, is advertised as restoring natural hair color. A 50 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy bottle is said to darken gray hair evenly, improve scalp health, and leave hair glossy and abundant after one or two applications.

Wyeth BUICK Delco Electric

Good Fruit Prospects in Hampshire County

Mr. G. P. Miller, a noted fruit grower, reports promising prospects for fruit in Hampshire County. He notes trees have rested, buds are well developed and abundant, and the county now has roughly twice as many trees as before.

G. P. Miller Hampshire County

Log of Durocx Reed Butchery Near Capon Bridge

Reported by residence in Capon Bridge area, two hunters named John W Brill and Jamey Brill killed five large larc z derocks weighing 2080 pounds in total. J N Sirbaugh also killed three derocks weighing 1269 pounds, the heaviest at 522 pounds 3 4.

Capon Brigge John W Jamey Brill J. N. Sirbaugh

Piles Cure Claims and Refunds Highlighted

Vague advertisement promises pile cure in six to fourteen days with refund if PASO OENTMENT fails. It cites itching bleeding and protrusion relief, but the messy text lacks verifiable details or medical backing.

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