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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
6
Graham residents hear that The Gem theater may shut if town council imposes a five dollar monthly license plus state and war taxes totaling nearly fifty cents a day. Managers argue receipts barely cover expenses with no wages for ticket staff and note the venue provides educational entertainment.
The council discusses waiving town taxes for non profit theatres and moving picture venues. They note public entertainments support schools churches and bands and argue tax relief would not harm rights while state and war taxes total 95 dollars yearly, higher than many merchants pay.
Michael Ireson died at his home near Springville on Friday afternoon at age seventy five from tuberculosis. A native of Washington County, he helped build mills and was a contractor of the original Wittens Mill. He married Fliza Witten forty five years ago, leaving a son and a daughter. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev. J. KE Spring and Rev. H. Cole officiating. Survivors include his widow and children, with relatives from Graham attending.
Ten days remain in the current water rent quarter as Town Sergeant Havens warns of possible water shutoffs for delinquent patrons. He emphasizes the need to collect town dues to cover expenses and urges overdue payers to prepare for interrupted service.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier claimed to clear skin conditions like eczema and acne by removing impurities. It notes the product is prepared by The Swift Specific Co and urges readers to obtain skilled free advice on blood concerns. The piece also mentions a popular young lady taking a rest for several weeks for her health.
Pocahontas sees rapid tunnel progress toward July 1 as Norfolk and Western bets on town stability and coal wealth. The project supports a booming freight and passenger flow, with Pocahontas serving as a regional coal hub near Bluestone Junction.
Seventy acres described as 48 acres of good land four miles from Market Square with a small stream and fine trucking potential. Includes four room house, barn, outbuildings, abundant fruit, and is offered at 5500 with negotiable terms.
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