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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1881
Page
2
A vintage ad lists cotton goods and agents for Orange Rifle Powder and Arrow, cotton ties, bagging, salt, meat, lard, molasses, syrup, staple dry goods, boots, shoes, and farm supplies offered at competitive prices.
Reports from Athens indicate President Garfield suffered a severe gunshot wound with improving signs and stable vitals. The nation reels from the assassination, with debate over motive, possible plots, and the impact on government. A suspect named Gitteau was arrested, raising fears of deeper conspiracy.
Telegraphic dispatches report President Garfield was shot at the Baltimore and Potomac depot while buying a ticket and is in critical condition. The assassin, identified as Charles Guiteau of Chicago, is under arrest. doctors from New York and Philadelphia attend him as reports state the ball may have damaged his bowels.
Court order directs executor to sell 35 shares of Pioneer Paper Mill stock in Clarke County as estate property of Peter W Hutcheson deceased for heirs and creditors. Terms cash. Notice dated July 1 1831. Hutcheson executor. Printer's fee listed. Other notices reference letters of administration in Clarke County and stock leave for North Eastern Railroad and Bank of the University of Athens. Spam text includes unrelated Liver Tonic letter.
In 1881, Mary Lawless applies for letters of administration on Permelia Lawless estate. The notice cites all interested to show cause by first Monday in August. Also: petition to grant leave to sell the undivided interest in about 20 acres near Athens, with appearance required by first Monday in August. Ordinary Asa M. Jackson signs both notices with printer’s fee listed.
Auction style ad promises cash prices with three months credit and no interest on purchases of pianos and organs. Includes terms like 15 day test, special rent buyer terms, and a demand to order now from Ludden & Bates Southern Music House in Savannah Georgia.
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