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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
SOFT Drink TAX
AND HOW IT WORKS
Revenue Officers Say Some
Dealers Are Not Col
Letting It.


inquiries received py the Burean
% Internal Revenue Collectors tndi-
cate a misunderstandtnR on the part
Of not only 4 large portion of the
1ur,ffc. but dealers themselves re4
gardinr the tax on soft drinks. which
nrcatne effective May /. Reports
reaching the Bureau are that sornA
dealers are not collecting the tar
while others are charging extra pen.
MES for drinks which are not tar.
able.
~ $1,000, ,ha.a ,is..La. .ha
r,,re.,, hss st.sraS +ha foiIoH,t-, ~
S ~, s,s.e S ra,at;n, 80 ,ha I'll
S ssSsrs - tSa -, te :" 'He ''t'
~, ~, y -
ne taA - one cent lor eacn zen
Sen.s OF Iaction shereol on the
..n lo pala at soaa iountains, ice
SIcs..o paIlors OF slmiilar places OF
onsmess on soIt drinks, ice cream
Huneaes, or similar articles OF 1000
Or ork Wnen solo Ior consumptlon
~ or IN prozmity 70 sucn place OF
business; Inc purchaser can not
eschpe lne tax py Stepping outside
% tne pace wnere soid 70 consume
ms solt drink or ice cream. Ice
cream cones are ta1aoie because SOLO
upaer cenaltions wnicn indicate that
y 70 pe consumeo IN OF IN proxi'
my y sne piace OF ousmess. Mhen
zee cream ~ soio unaer conoltlons
Enicn molca,e tnat IL would usually
De consuineo In OF In proximity 10
me prenlses. tne tact tnat tne pur-
eneser Goes not consume II tnere out
carries y away, Goes not render It
rec TON TAX. ice cream SOLD In
boxes ana zee cream SOFAS or other
soit drinks soid IN pitcners or buck
ets ior nome consumption are ex-
oInpl.
sales OF SOFT drinks, ice cream and
similar articles OF 1000 and drink
IN ho.eis, restaurants, cateterias and
cluo houses are not taxable unless
II ice cream or a soft drink is the
Only re,resnment ordered In such
places sne TAX apples. sucn sales at
soaa fountains are taxable even
sngugn SOLO as part OF a meal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

Unfortunate.
Lady Of House-If you love work,
why don't you find it?
Begging Blll-Alas. lady, love is
taInd.-Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
EAST SIDE
= NEWS
Death Of Mrs Mary criss Freeman.

Death Of Mrs. Mary criss Freeman.
Mrs. Mary Criss Freeman "a well
known resident Of the East Side died
Tuesday at $3.50 o'clock at the home
OF her daughter Mrs. William Knapp
In Morgantown avenue aged 72 years.
Mrs. Freeman is survived by four
brother and four sisters viz: William
Criss John Criss and Albert Criss Of
this city and James Criss OF Weston,
Mrs George Knapp Of Faimont, Mrs.
Lizzie Barbe Of Wheeling. w. Va, Mrs.
Jennie Pitzer OF Bloomington, Ind,
Mrs. Amelia Leech OF Fairchance. Her
death Is the first in this family Of nine.
the youngest OF the family, Mr.. James
Griss having reached the age OF 20
years. She is also survived by five
living children her eldest son Eliza
Freeman died several years ago. The
living one are Mrs. Blanche Knapp.
Fatrmont; Robert Of Akron; William
"a Meadowbrook; Frank. Milton and
Walter Of Parkersburg. She was a
woman Of many admirable qualities,
and had been a member OF the Methc-
dist Episcopal church for many yearA.
She was also a member OF the Won-
ans Christian Temperance Union. Fu-
neral services will be held 1t the home
this evening at 1880 and +he remaihe
viii be taken tomorrow TO Petersburg
Tor burial By UHdertaker Fred jenkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
tsN coNDol

beer. moxie, mineral water, etc.,
when served from closed containers,
because a manufacturers tax on
such drinks has already been levied
The tax is one the whole amount
of the purchase price. Thus, if a
purchaser who treats" a friend or
ders two sodas at the same time,
each selling for Is cents, the tax
is 3 cents, and not 4 cents. II, how
ever, he buys one 10 cent soda ana
Immediately thereafter purchases an
other 10 cent drink, the tax is .
cents on each sale. Dealers are ad.
vised TO guard separate customers
against pooling their purchases to-
escape the tax. The panalty for will
fully attempting to evade the tax is
IA fine of not more than $4,000 and
not more than one years imprison-
ment, or both, together with the cost
OF prosecution.
Sales of ice cream and soft drinks
by religious, charitable or education
al societies on special occasions such
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
ElNEp sas.

George Heston was before Mayor
Bowen at a special session of police
court yesterday afternoon charged
with misconduct and the use of bad
language. He was found guilty OF
the charges and fined s25. The dis.
turbance occurred at the st. Charles
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
Personals,

Harry Hall, popular East Side
young man ARRIVED home Tuesday
from over sea.
Mrs. Lutte Brown and son Elliott OF
Diamond street are visiting her par
ents near Shinnston,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

as church festivals, picnics, etc, are
not taxable. Such sales in stands and
booths at agricultural fairs, racing
parks. public exhibitions, circuses,
shows and similar places are tax
able.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

party by the members Of her family
Monday evening. The evening was
very enjoyable spent and tho5s in at
tendance were Just immediate men,
beTs OF the family. Her son Harry
sWearingen OF Brownsville was An out
OF town guest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

~. ~
When 4pod Hes Ike lead IL your
stomach aud YOU hsfe thai SOU, bum
ing or full hncoufo ftabls. bloated feel
ing. It Is because Of insufficient blood
HupDiy to the stomach. Combined with
stomach acdity and food CONSUMPTION.
IN such cases try the plan how follow
ed BY thousa nds of prmer sufferers
from indiges don b. SIMPLY hEng a
teasroon1ul o pure Bisurated Magpee
Ella u half q elass of water Is bot as
you can comfof bly, drink ~ The
hot water draws ne blood "a the stom-
ach and the B4urated M5hnesia as
any physician IN tell you Instantly
neutralizes the psd and stops be food
fermentation. Try this simph plan
and you win be astonished at tie i'm
mediate feeling of relief and comfort
that always follows. People who lind
Il inconvenient at times TO secure hot
water and travellers who are frequent
" obliged to take hasty meals pooris
prepared. should always take two OF
three five-grain bisurated Magnesla at.
ter meals to prevent fermentation and
TO neutralize the excess acid In their
stomach.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
Qualified

He was. applying for a position as
attendant in an insane asylum.
Have you had any experience in at
tending irrational persons" he was
asked.
Some" was his response. 81 was
a nation picture director for several
years"
And he was hired fortawith.-Fslm
Fun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
Realty Deeds Are
Filed for Recording

The following deeds have been re-
corded at the Office OF County Clerk
A. G.. Martin:
]. A. Exline to The RivesvilIe Coal
company, corporation, tract OF
real estate situated in the oHod addi-
ton to the Tow nof RiyesviHe, valued
at $3.50.
Ella B. sayre and N. o. sayre. her
husband, to The Rivesville Coal com
pany. a corporation, a tract of land
situated in Paw Paw district of Mar
ION county, valued at one dollar and
other good and caluable considera-
ton.
Smith Hood, Jr., and Allie Hood.
his wife. OF Scott Stewart, a tract OF
real estate situated in Paw Paw dis
trict of Marion county. vaIuaed at
$50.
W. H. Randolph and Margaret D.
Randolph. his wife, to Grace Ran
dolph. tract of real estate. together
with all the appurtenances thereunto
belonging. situated in Union district
of Marion county, valued at one dol
lar and other valuable consideration.
James II. Barrett, Morgan Hartley
ct al. to o. II. Brandt, tract of land
situated in the Maple Grove cemetery,
near the City of Fairmont. valued at
~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

Birthday Celebrated
Mrs. Anna Swearingen % Elst Park
venue was given a surprise birthday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

A patent has been granted for VIC.
lin with cylindrical body. for which
its inventor claims many advantages.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21
A. cIarksburo

DR.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Cox Of Merchant
street are at Clarksburg today attend.
ing a meeting of the Medical Assocla-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-21

j. S. Freeman and Flossie E. Free
man. his wife, to Smith Hood, Jr., a
tract of land situated in the Hood
addition to the Town of Rivesville,
valued at $500.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
Y. w. CAMP OPEN TO ALL GIRLS.

Owing to the fact that next week will be given up to final examinations in the local schools and the time has not been assigned to any group of girls, the Y W. c. A. camp at Miller canyon, will be thrown open to the girls and women of the district. Those who intend to take advantage of the opportunity for rest and recreation at this ideal spot are asked to register today at the Y. w. c. A. as it will be necessary to know how many are go- ing. The camp has cook and all the necessary equipment to insure com fortable stay. The truck which will conduct the party to the camp will leave Bisbee at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning The expense for the week will be $7 per person. Transportation is free.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
PHELPS DODGE STORE
 FORMS FIRE BRIGADE

Fire drill at the Phelps Dodge Mer camille company Bisbee store and warehous yesterday, following the or ganization earlier in the day of fire brigade to include every person in the store and warehouse, was inspected by Barney Norton fire chief of Bisbee. The drill, declares Norton was one of the most perfectly carried out he has ever seen.
 Early yesterday morning tue man agement of the store called together the employees and notified them of the organization of the brigade. Howard Sterling was named as fire chief for the store and others were assigned as his assistants. Then each employe was advised as to his or her duty if a fire alarm should be sounded.
 The first alarm was sounded al 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mir. Nor ton was present and made d hurried trip through store and warehouse Every person was s.at the past assigned and the drill was carried out with such precision that the fire chief was led to believe the store had been practic- ing fer several weeks preparatory to the drill.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
GOES TO PHOENIX.

Capt. Victor H. Harding of Phoenix representing the Warren Brothers in this part of the state, was in Bisbee yesterday to attend the meeting at which the city council awarded bids for the paving of the Bisbee streets. left last night for Phoenix. While in the district Captain Harding, who is an active member of the Phoenix War Veteran organization, announced that it is probable that the state conven- tion will be held in Tucson on the weekend following July 4. Announce ment of the date has been anticipated for several weeks, following the an nouncement that the meeting will be held in Tucson, and three dates have been in consideration-June 27 and 2S, July and and July II and 12 Full details of the meeting will be an. nounced when the date is decided on and issued to the public.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
COMMENCEMENT AT
 TEMPE,OPENS TODAY

TEMPE, June 12.-The 32d annual commencement exercises of the Tempe State Normal school of Arizona opens today, continuing one week. The program by days is as follows: June 13, closing exercises of training school; June 15, Baccalaureate ad- dress, Rev. T. o. Douglas; June IT, Class day; June IS, presidents recep- tion to faculty and senior class; June 19, Alumni day, reception; June 20, commencement: g a. m., address to academic graduates. John R. Murdock; S:3O D. m, address to Normal grad uates, President R. B. von KleinSmid, University Of Arizona.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
ENGINEER IN CITY.

Sidney Smyth, county engineer. with headquarters in Tombstone, was. a business visitor in the district yester- day. The county is working a large force of men between Courtland and Douglas, declares Smyth, and the new highway in this part of the county is beginning to assume shape. Several other gangs are busy in other parts of the county especially in the Sul- phur Springs valley and the northern end of the county. Road plans of the county have not been half devel- oped, declares Smyth, who promises some interesting information on coun- 'ty highway construction matters with in the next few days.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
HERE FROM FL PAso.

With the revival of business, with oil excitement at high pitch and with general business conditions better than in many years, El Paso is en. toying period of prosperity such as it has never before seen, declares b. $. Stewart of the Pass City, who was a business visitor in the district yes terday. Mr Stewart is the president of the Fl Paso Times Publishing com pany. and is cashier of the City Ma tionaI bank of Fl Paso. He is one of the best known business men of west ern Texas, and has a wide acQuaint- ance in New Mexico and Arizona While in the city yesterday he was the guest of local bankers for several hours.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
MEDALS FOR VICTORY
 LIBERTY LOAN HERE

Medals for the workers in the last, or Victory Liberty loan, have arrived in the district and all of the team cap tains and members who assisted in the drive, will be awarded one of the little momentos of service. More than 100 will be distributed in the district
 Medals for the men have been re- ceived at the Warren District Commer. cial club where they will be supplied to the men workers, according to the list of names of workers in the hands of the secretary for whom they were issued. The medals for the women have been sent to Mrs. Sam H. Kyle,
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
MASONIC RITES
 FOR ". E. M'KEE
 THIS AFTERNOON

A mucker, just a common mud digger, stood on the curb in Lowell yesterday morning talking to oth- CTS from the mine He said:
 Mac was square. I've worked under him for Is years He's stood for what he thought was right all that time. He's the best friend we ever had in these diggings."
 And a prominent, we'll known, prosperous business man, speaking to his associates a few moments, said
 ''Well all miss Mckee. He was . honest, industrious and efficient. He was an integral part of the dis trict. He was square playing riend to every man and woman. We'll all miss him"
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
GRAZING CONDITIONS GOOD

Grazing conditions on the more i'm portant ranges of the state have con tinued during the last week to i'm prove, according to the weekly state ment of the state meteorologist al Phoenix, received in Bisbee yesterday Absence of rain has not been unfav orable as the soil moisture has been sufficient to nourish vegetation Rangers are now well stocked with a variety of summer grasses and forage plants.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
Tips Of the TOlUn

thorized the transfer of such men to the nearest receiving ship for outfit and preliminary detention, upon com. pletion of which they will be placed on general detail. according to word re- ceived in the district yesterday by c. J. Rome, in charge of naval recruiting here. Such men, says the recruiting officer. if enlisted as apprentice sea men may be advanced to the rate of seamen second class immediately.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13

The funeral of w E. Mckee, former superintendent of machinery for the Calumet and Arizona Mining company, president of the Citizens Bank and Trust company, and director of the Y M C. A, who died at the Calumet and Arizona hospital at midnight Wednes. day night, will be held from the Ma sonic temple at 3:3O o'clock this after, noon. Masons of the district will have charge of the funeral All employees and officers of the banks will attend.
 Following the services an escort of the lodge will accompany the body to the Fl Paso and Southwestern railroad depot, where it will be placed aboard the train leaving the district at 5:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made in Champagne, H., the rest ing place of his wife, who passed away three years ago. His daughter, Mrs. Perc Roben of New York City, will accompany the body to it's resting place
 MT. Mckee came to the Warren dis trict in February, 1905, from Ishpem ing, Mich, where he had been con. nected with mining company. Since his arrival here he had been superin tendent of machinery for the Calumet and Arizona company. He was widely known in this county and was vel known among mining men in every part of the United States.
 Review Want Ads bring results
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
TO SHIP BODY.

The body of John G. Brown, who died Wednesday night at his home in South Bisbee, and who was pioneer resident of this district, will be taken to the old family home at Hutchicaon, Kans, for burial. The service will be held at the Hennessy chapel at 10 o'clock this morning, the Rev. Fr. Man din of the Catholic church officiating Mrs. Brown and her two children will accompany the body home.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
EXTRA STREET CARS

Extra street cars will be run from Bisbee this morning at and S:S0 o'clock for Warren, to accommodate children and others who will attend the field day sports of the Junior High schools, which will be held today at the baseball park. In the morning the girls will contest in field events while the boys will stage their exhibi- tions during the afternoon.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
WILL RETURN HOME.

Soldiers of the United States army who have been members of the allied expeditionary force in Siberia. will de part for the United States on next Sunday, according to word received in the district yesterday from Will Ash man, now serving in Siberia. The let ter stated that the Americans are anxious to get back to their own soil and to leave behind the work they have been doing
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
IS MUCH BETTER!

Mrs. Catherine Crocker, wife of E. A. Crocker of Warren, who was taken to the Copper Queen hospital Monday night for an operation, following q sudden illness. is reported as recover ing rapidly from the effects of the operation She will be removed to her home within the next two weeks.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
SOLDIER RETURNS.

J. L. Hall, formerly in the employ of the Hennessy Undertaking company of Bisbee, but for the past year and more a member of the 340th Artillery, S9th division, returned last night from France after being mustered out of the service at Ft. Bliss, Fl Paso, Texas.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
RENTALS CONTINUE

The revival meetings which are be ing held nightly at the Baptist church on Main street, are increasing in in terest. Two converts last night make h total of 23 so far during the meet ings. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
IS RECOVERING.

Frank Galusha, of the mechanical force of the Bisbee Improvement com pany, who was operated on several days ago at the Calumet & Arizons hospital following an acute attack of appendicitis, is reported rallying rapid ly from the effects of the operation.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13

and they will be distributed as soon as Mrs. Kyle returns from Ocean Park. Calif., where she is spending a brief vacation
 The medals are issued by the treas ury department for reward to the workers in the last drive They are made of captured German cannon metal. and are nickle plated. On the one side is the inscription Awarded
 ----------- by the U. s. Treasury Department for Patriotic Service in Behalf of the Liberty Loans. Made from Captured German Cannon" On the reverse side is a reproduction of the capitol building and the spread eagle and the inscription Victory Liberty Loan" The medals are about the size of half-dollar. and are bored with one hole for pendant use.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
RETURNS TO DISTRICT

Frank Champion of Warren, for the past IS months a soldier with the 340th artillery, and for several months on the front lines of action in France, returned to the district yesterday af- ter being mustered out in Fl Paso.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
DANCE AT HuAcHucA.

The second of the popular summer time dances at Ramsey canyon at the Berner resort, will be held next Satur- day night. At the last of these affairs more than 300 automobile loads of visitors were present, some of the cars coming from points as far distant as Tucson and Douglas. A Bisbee orches- tra will furnish the music.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
BACK FROM FL PAso.

William Griffith of this district, who for the past several weeks has been visiting in Fl Paso, was among the ar rivals in the district yesterday. He and that Bisbee Is the best bet' in and that Bisbee is the best bet in all times of the year and over all parts of the country
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
IS EXPECTED HOME.

James s. Adams O. Lowell, member of the 340th Artillery, S9th division, who was seriously wounded and gassed while in the battle lines in France has arrived in Newport News and Is expected to be home next week.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
GOES TO CALIFORNIA

For the purpose of attending a '. w c. A. student convention, Miss Martha Greeley of the local Y. w. c. A. girls secretary, has left for Asil- omir, Cal, to be absent several weeks.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
AWARDED CONTRACT.

II. C. Ayres, local contractor, was yesterday awarded the contract for the painting of the districts pest house, located near the Tovrea slaugh- ter house below Don Luis. The con- tract was awarded by the city council committee in charge of the building and grounds.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
REruRN ERoM MAR

Walter B. Halle of the 25th engi- neers, and ]. II. Taylor of the 340th artillery. who have just been mustered oul after returning from France, ar rived in the district Tuesday night.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
RETURNS FROM FORT.

Jay Wilmouth. deputy United States marshal, returned to the district last night from Fit. Huachuca, where he has been securing witnesses for the trial of a cattle case before the dis trict court at Tucson. He remained in Bisbee over night and will leave today for his home in Douglas.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
HERE FROM SAN PEDRO.

Mir. and Mrs. w. G. Goodman and Lc Wright, the latter a former resident of the district, arrived in Bisbee yes terday from St. David on the San Pc dro river, to remain for few days on business.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
ENTERS NAVAL AcAoEMY.

J. A. Ralph of the United States navy, former Bisbee boy who entered the navy June 21, 1918, as an appren- tice seaman, has successfully passed the examination for entrance to the naval academy at Annapolis, and has
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
INDICTMENT TO SAILORS.

In view of the probability that a larger percentage of former soldiers and marines would enlist in the navy if they could be assured they would not be sent to a training station for military instruction prior to transfer to 8 seagoing ship, the bureau has au-
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
WITH GOVERNMENT

After accepting a clerical position in governmental service, Miss Pearl Easley, formerly a Bisbee school school teacher, has left for Washing. ton, D. C..
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13

been transferred to the receiving ship at Annapolis for discharge and en' trance to the naval academy as mid shipman. according to word received in the district yesterday by G. ! Rome naval recruiting officer for this dis trict.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
HERE FROM cANANEA

F. c. Saunders of Cananea was a business visitor in the district yester. day, returning to the Sonora camp last night.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
LEAVES ON VACATION.

William Hunter of Warren left We'd tuesday evening for his vacation. f:c will spend several weeks at Ocean Park, Calif
Bisbee daily review., 1919-06-13
COMMUNITY SINGING

Members of the c. Y. P. League will hold a community sing on the tennis courts of the Y. w. c. A. Saturday evening from 5:3O to 6 o'clock. Spe- cial numbers have been arranged for the meeting.