An Efficient Officer Luther Maphis Dies in Winchester
The death of J Luther Maphis longtime commissioner of the revenue in Winchester is reported. He is described as an efficient official who valued property fairly, ensured proper taxation, and introduced innovations to improve office work. He suffered a fatal illness after years of strenuous service and passed away while remaining at duty.
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Winchester
J. ‘Luther Maphis
the Revenue
Luther Maphis
Maphis
Malphis
Mr. Maphis
Sebor
Rippling Rhyme by Walt Mason in a City Spectacle
A fragmented verse piece notes Mason's urban walk and the crowd’s talk. It contrasts throng voices with poets Shelley Burns Tolstoy Russian Shakespeare and more, ending with a tired voice denouncing sordid figures seeking cheap fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlaxe
Esman
Shelley
Burns
Tolsoi
Clay
Lonely narrator rejects chatter of idle neighbors
A speaker laments loneliness and boredom amid stale talk and gossip. The uncle acts oddly toward his nieces while no one discusses books, highlighting a shaded social scene and personal isolation.
Orange reward for women voters in Altoona ward
In Altoona Ward Ten, John B. Harnden offers a Florida orange to every woman who registers and votes this fall. The Tenth Ward assessor, a formerPennsylvan ia Railroad worker, will deliver the fruit during winter after women send their name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Florida
Tenth Ward
John B. Harnden
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harnden
Bank Holiday Closings Scheduled for September Dates
Several banks announce closures due to a legal holiday on Monday September 3 1923, with maturities payable September 4 1923. Cashiers H D Fuller John I Sloat WM Hardy and Charles Summers confirm next day payments and holiday schedules at Farmers and Merchants National Commercial and Savings Shenandoah Valley National Union Bank of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Charles Summers
Union -Bank of Winchester
Bulgin Revival Draws Thousands in Front Royal
In Front Royal Virginia crowds gather nightly at a 2500 seat tent for the Bulgin revival led by Dr Elwood J Bulgin of Portland Oregon. The program runs through September 9 with Friday and Saturday nights set for special messages and delegations. Sunday at 2 30 p m will feature a talk on Wine Women Gambling and a women only sermon in the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Elwood J. Bulgin
Portland
Oregon
Jesus Christ
Royal Avenue
A.L. Carter
Methodist Church
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Winchester Woman
Mrs. I. S. Mason of 101 W Cork St testified that back and kidney pains vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Millers Drug Store. She reports relief from sharp pains and irregular kidney action, and notes the price as 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Mfrs New York.
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Dean’s
Winchester
I. S. Mason
W. Cork St
Doan
Millers Drug Store
Mason
Foster-Milburn
N. Y
Ady
Union C E Meeting Sunday Evening
Union Christian Endeavor Society hosts a meeting Sunday evening at 6 45 in the Presbyterian Church. An inspiring program is planned and town societies are urged to attend to promote true union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Union Christian Endeavor Society
This hisp een amplified by a col in
The fragment describes an amplified hiss or amplification issue related to a coil in a device, with unclear context and missing names or locations.
Neighborhood Advice Promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy
A reader recounts a neighbor praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women’s ailments. The testimonial claims it cured a friend’s nervous troubles and urges others to try the product, noting widespread community notice and endorsements.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ada. Frrich
Errysburg
Ohio
Socla
E. Pinkham
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Evening Star
Marry Flood Byrd
Win. Va
Evening Star Publishing Co
Ester, Virginia
Mirror
Kember
Associated Press
Bell
United
Walt. Mason
Labor Day
Winchester Orchard Supply Co
North Market Street
Jonathan, Stayman
Delicious King David
Massey Bros
Baker & Shryock Real Estate
Funk & Son
South Main Street
North Main Street
the Nathanson. CO
Winchester Field Laboratory
F. _J. Schneiderson
W. S. Hough
Wate Peick
Piet
Lydia E‘pinkham
Enship
Virginia Power
Main Street
ADAMS
Chiropractors
W. Riccadilly Street
Postoffice
Margaret L. Hodgson
N. Main St
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
Footer
W. C. Plundere Coo
Agency
Rain Insurance
J. Vic. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Whitlock
Calgrina
Bastine
N. G
S. Main St
Winchester Fair
Lovett Bros
Riley & Son
Totten Oe
Royal, Va
Crane .Co
W. Piccadilly St
J. C. Perry
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