Secretary of State Grimes Signs Official Seal in Raleigh
On the 6th day of December in the year 1920 J Brian Grimes Secretary of State set his hand and affixed the official seal at Raleigh stating the formalization of the document.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
8
On the 6th day of December in the year 1920 J Brian Grimes Secretary of State set his hand and affixed the official seal at Raleigh stating the formalization of the document.
City ordinance defines and describes the hazards and trespass conditions on property within High Point North Carolina for the year ending May 31 1921. Provisions outline enforcement, penalties, and duties of property owners and the city.
The city levies taxes to pay current expenses interest on bonded debt and school costs. Poll tax is one dollar per person aged 21 to 50. Real estate and personal property taxed at 36 cents per $100 value, with 18 cents for schools. Municipal bonds issued 1917 1918 1919 add 22 cents per $100 and 65 cents per poll. Total 76 cents per $100 value and $2.25 per poll. Ordinance takes effect after passage.
Registrars announce registration books will open Monday December 27 1920 and January 3 1921 at regular polling places in High Point Township shifting from Saturday December 25 1920. Names L J Ingram J P Laffoon J L Sechrest John Farlow P L Culler W W Ellington appear as registrars.
A reflective piece recalls Jamestown and Plymouth as cornerstones of the United States. The senator cites European philosophers and notes a rising tide of pessimism about the future among those who weigh Western civilization’s prospects.
Four hundred watches for ladies and men in all shapes sizes and colors including yellow green white gold and platinum on sale near wholesale at Stameys All guaranteed with full assurance of value and quality.
A Bonnet shop showcases a splendid doll display by Mrs Grace Ford and offers Florida oranges at 75 cents each. Prospective buyers are urged to call Hutchens at number 341 to order, with the note dated 12 24.
A thorough search of the steamer Aquitania which landed at Southampton today found no evidence to support rumors that Mammon Lie Valera president of the Irish republic was aboard the liner.
Home Banking Company offers sale of real estate secured by a 1916 mortgage from J. Bert Holder and Myrtle L. Holder. The auction occurs January 3, 1921 at noon at the Greensboro courthouse door to the highest cash bidder. Described parcel lies along Centennial Avenue and Kennerly and Dave Parnell property lines.
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