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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
2
In Juares Mexico on June 15, war in Europe ends a small business as dressed fleas lose market. Curio shops with flea art, beans, and other wares report decline after U S passport limits halt tourist travel and the embargo blooms.
A citizen pledges to fund a soldier’s Berlin trip with war savings stamps and support, saying Uncle Sam will cover the voyage while equipping him for a triumphant Berlin then return in peace. Pitcher Ralph Comstock plans to report to Birmingham Southern League club after a holdout.
Mrs. Mary Logdam of Perth Amboy New Jersey reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quick and effective for throat relief. The product is slightly laxative contains no opiates or narcotics and is sold by Mann Drug Co.
Mayor William P Ragan proclaims June 22 to 28 1918 War Savings Week in High Point North Carolina urging ministers Bible class leaders and employers to promote war savings stamps and pledges. A 6 pm June 28 gathering at schoolhouses will record attendance and progress.
War department adopts sky blue cloth chevrons for officers and enlisted men recalled from France for less than six months. Eligible personnel may wear the sky blue insignia marking overseas service under six months. Also includes an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar as a cold remedy.
Pitcher Lefty George, who did not join the Detroit Tigers for their comeback effort after a call, has signed with Columbus and will postpone his return to the major leagues.
Due to auditorium confusion the 10. O. FB. singing class will present its entertainment at Fearst Reformed church Friday night June 21 at 7 30 o clock Admission free. Also notice of a regular meeting Tuesday night June 8 at 8 o’clock all members requested to be present Sk Davis N G J d Young Ree Sec
In Guilford County North Carolina the court-appointed administrator Mrs B L Gerringer will sell at public auction for cash on Wednesday July 17 1918 at 2 PM at the premises in High Point the Snow Park plot block 7 lot 18 described as in the May plan on record with the Guilford county deeds office The sale is by decree of sale issued by Mason W Gant Clerk Superior Court with W P Ragan attorney Commissioner.
Thos J Gold has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Meredith deceased. Creditors must file verified claims with the administrator by April 17, 1919, or be barred from recovery. Debtors should make prompt payment to the administrator.
Mortgage sale announced under a deed dated August 30 1916 from L H L Tuttle and Bettie Tuttle to J R Skeen and H A Pierce. Recorded in Guilford NC Register of Deeds book 290 page 13. Default in payment noted and sale action implied.
Testimonial from F B Leak of Atlanta recounts rapid health improvements after using Vi-Tolna. He reports weight gain of 5 pounds and later 35 pounds, better sleep, eased headaches and nasal congestion, and improved digestion. The notice mentions sale details and mortgage in High Point North Carolina with names J R Skeen and H A Pierce.
Note secured by mortgage states the undersigned will sell for cash to the highest bidder at public auction on the premises in High Point North Carolina on Tuesday July 2 1918 at 2 oclock p m with sale to proceed to the last bidder.
Notice of a cash public auction to satisfy a 1917 mortgage on Lot No. 12 in High Point township. H A Pierce and J R Skeen hold the note. sale on July 2, 1918 at 2 PM on premises, Wardo Street frontage, adjoining L I Tuth Z M Silman and others, containing about one fourth acre. Attorney W P Ragan acting as mortgagee's agent.
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