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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
7
Correspondent describes American troops in France seeing a peaceful countryside just beyond the front, with green fields and birds, while shelling and wreckage lie beyond the line. The British keep streets clear as war noises echo, yet the fighting remains distant to many new arrivals.
Philadelphia reports the United States mint buys precious metal in lots of 100 or more. The Philadelphia mint melted articles valued at $7,000 into bullion. Gold paid at $20.67 an ounce and silver at $1 an ounce. A small melting charge applies.
Travel costs and resort expenses will keep many hay fever and asthma sufferers home this summer. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended as a satisfactory remedy for hay fever and asthma. It heals and soothes inflammation and irritation and eases the choking sensation. Mann Drug Co.
A veteran man nearly bald discovers an Indians' hair growth recipe that restored a full head of hair. The notice asserts many have benefited and offers the free recipe by writing to John Hart Brittain at NY station, plus Kotalko ointment for sale.
The United States tuberculosis hospital for soldiers at Azalea near Asheville will be completed by August 1. Built at a cost of 1.25 million dollars, the 68 buildings will house 1,000 male patients under government care. The project includes streets, water and sewer systems and a corps of doctors and nurses for this treatment.
In Atlanta, H. T. Pickert, 35, president of Pickert Plumbing, is jailed without bonds for operating an illegal liquor still at his home and for being an unregistered enemy alien. Detectives and a revenue officer found a five gallon still, 500 gallons of whiskey, and several gallons of cane syrup after razing his house. Pickert, born near Berlin, admitted making some whiskey for medical purposes but denied beer was present.
Lake City Florida July 8 Sheriff Terry and armed posses with bloodhounds scour the countryside for the assassins who ambushed and killed Freelick and his son, prominent Fort White farmers. Freelick died at once in front of his wife and daughter. his son died shortly after. The attackers used high powered rifles from long range.
New York July 8 Former Mayor Mitchel declared that death in service for his country would be glorious and mattering little to him. He spoke to Borough President Frank L Dowling of Manhattan before departing for the air service and described himself as a game man in every sense.
New York will half mast all flags on public buildings to honor ex mayor Mitchel. His body to lie in state at City Hall with military honors. Mitchel, 39, was born and educated in Greater New York and was noted for debates at Columbia College and service as commissioner of accounts.
The notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Mann Drug Co as relief for kidney and bladder troubles backache sharp pains rheumatism swollen joints sore muscles puffiness under eyes nervousness fatigue and sleep disturbances from bladder issues.
Twenty seven Chinamen were captured and many pounds of opium, other narcotics, and a score of hop smoking outfits were confiscated by police and officials in eight raids across Washingtons Chinatown and other areas. London reports nine auxiliary corps women killed in German bombing of French hospitals on May 30.
Notice states the cafe on South Main Street is sold to D. K. Westmoreland of Thomasville who will continue under Wagner's Cafe name. former owner disclaims liability for debts. Also application for motion picture show license for colored patrons in Thomasville, with public hearing set for July 9, 1918, at 8 pm.
W P Ragan administrator for Jonathan H Alexander deceased asks all creditors to present claims by May 22 1919 at his Guilford County North Carolina office. Debtors should pay promptly. Notice dated May 22 1918.
Administratrix of C D Jerringer deceased of Guifford county NC notifies all claimants to exhibit claims to the undersigned or attorney W P Ragan on or before May 22 1919 or they will be barred from recovery.
By decree of sale in Guilford County court Mrs B L Gerringer admin of C D Gerranger deceased sells by public auction for cash on July 17 1918 at 2 PM the real estate in High Point North Carolina described as No 18 in block 7 of the People Realty Company's Snow Park plot as recorded in Guilford County Register of Deeds. Atty W P Ragan handles the matter.
Under an order of the Superior court of Guilford county North Carolina the commissioner T W Albertson will on Thursday July 13 1918 at 2 pm on the premises at 507 South Main street High Point offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash a lot with seven room dwelling barn and other buildings on it plus three building lots on the east side of the city each 50 by 150 feet the sale to pay debts and subject to court confirmation.
In the Western District of North Carolina a trustees sale is set for August 8 1918 at 2 p.m. at the Southern Car company premises High Point to auction all real and personal property including machinery supplies lumber and office fixtures with real estate covering 14.76 acres in High Point Guilford County. Cash on confirmation by the court. 10 percent deposit required. Trustee W A Copeland announces the sale for the Southern Car Company bankruptcy case.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated April 26 1916 from Hattie Cole and S R Cole to Ed J Ragan and recorded in Guilford County North Carolina the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash on Monday August 5 1918 at 2 oclock to the last and highest bidder on the premises the parcel of land described as Lot No 6 Block B in the plot of Loflin Kinley and Son High Point situated on the east side of Spring Street adjoining Matthews corner and bounded by Spring Street Matthews and the plots lines.
A mortgage notice describes a stake beginning containing 8 250 oq feet of land more or less. The document is dated 1st 191s and names L Ragan as the mortgagee.
Having qualified as Administratix of the estate of J W Dolmson deceased in Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or to W P Ragan Attorney on or before June 24 1919 or their recovery will be barred All persons indebted to the estate please make immediate payment This June 24 LMS Mrs Mary F Welch Admx of J W Johnson deceased
North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court action against Raymond Elliott Samuel Elliott Pear Elliott and others seeks authorization to sell lands described in the petition to raise assets for debts of W A Elliott deceased. Defendants must appear before the clerk in Greensboro on July 6 1918 to answer or demur. This notice dated May 31 1918.
Deceased A N Lindsay's administrator will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday July 16 1918 on the premises in High Point town ship North Carolina. The property includes a 12 220 square foot lot with a five room dwelling and other outhouses described by metes and bounds. Auction conducted by W C Jones administrator with the will annexed.
W C Jones administrator with the will annexed of A TH Lindsay deceased announces a sale of real estate by authority in the will and testament. The notice describes the fiduciary steps, property details, and sale terms to be provided in subsequent proceedings.
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