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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1811
Page
5
A brief note lists an individual familiar with tanning and carrying trades, detailing experience and associations within the local commerce circles. The item notes practical knowledge in hide processing and transport, implying roles in procurement and logistics for regional shops.
In a public notice Eliza A Lamar asserts sole ownership of her deceased husband’s estate and rights to all property. She warns against interference or harboring of enslaved people and states legal action will follow, naming Charles Joacie esq Town Creek Mills and others as authorized by Major Jacob Robinson executor. Sheriff’s notices for sale appear at the office.
Notices request payment to the estate of George Allbritton and present accounts by law. Miscellaneous ads announce bindery services, sale offers, a sheriff candidate, a stray horse reward, lottery tickets, and local political notices in early 19th century form.
Public notice from the Planters Bank of Georgia announces subscription reception starting Friday February next, at 11 oclock, at the Exchange long Room in Savannah. Commissioners listed include Charles Harris John Bolton James Johnston Edward Swarbreck W B Bulloch John Caig George Anderson Edward Stebbins George Scott William Mein John M Berrien Zachariah Miller. Six month weekly meetings planned.
On the first Tuesday in March next at Columbia Court House the sheriff will sell 200 acres adjoining Reese Wade and the Warren County line to satisfy Edmund Bowdrie vs John Pettitt and Isaac Stubbs vs Pettitt. Also 200 acres on Germany's Creek adjoining Few to satisfy James R Semmes & Co. vs administrator Few. Also 100 acres including the Dent plantation to satisfy Campbell Nelson vs Marshall Keith and George W Dent. Also 56 1-4 acres on Red's Creek adjoining Darby and Clanton to satisfy Evins and others. February 2 St. c. c.
The state seeks bids at the Milledgeville State House door starting Monday next for all shares of land in the former Baldwin district now Twigs county plus specific lots drawn by John Clarke and Thomas Colbreath. Bids require secured bonds payable to the Governor with four quarterly instalments and four dollars twenty five cents per grant. The sale runs daily 10 am to 3 pm through the Saturday, with notices published in multiple Georgia papers.
The subscribers have received on consignment and for sale a quantity of Kentucky Kempen Linnen and Twine. Thomas H Penn and Co. January 29.
All persons indebted to the estate of Benjamin Higginbotham deceased in Elbert County are urged to pay promptly. Those owed money must present claims properly attested within the legally prescribed time. Benj G Higginbotham is the executor. Also noted Sheriff’s Titles for Sale at this office.
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