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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1809
Page
3
Augusta editorials recount town quarrels over St Pauls Church pew rents and preacher selection. Trustees insist church funds and pew rents support the Academy seminary and maintain open access for all denominations, opposing exclusive control by wealthy pew holders.
Reports from Granville Jail identify JOE a 24 year old seven foot one in height with a scar on his right cheek who claims kinship to Major Walter Childs near Cambridge South Carolina. In Orangeburgh jail three African men TOM 26 PRIMUS around 26 and LONDON about 30 are marked on the cheeks and say their master is named Paul but cannot specify his residence. In Colleton Jail ANDREW about sixteen works flour made.
Mrs Newton offers a handsome supply of hats bonnets and ribbons in latest fashions. Available wholesale and retail with reasonable terms. May 27. Portraits and straw bonnets featured in the post.
Advertisement for land in Edgefield District South Carolina within fifteen miles of Augusta on Horse and Bridge creeks. Two or three suitable mill seats exist. a Saw Mill on Bridge creek is noted for value if repaired. Timbered sides and reliable streams enhance value for mill operations. Property adjoins Breithaupt’s/ Richardson’s mills and is owned by William Price of Charleston. sharp titles promised. Enquiries directed to Eldred Simkins, attorney, Edgefield Court House, May 27.
The firm of John Hills and Co is dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors must come forward for payment, long-standing accounts may not be indulged further. The firm continues as Hill and Ponce. Also notice postpones the land sale in Edo gefield District South Carolina from June 29 to June 1. A. b. Pannin, Clerk.
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