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Ad for W.H. Dismukes grocery
This is an ad for W.H. Dismuke's grocery store. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "William H. Dismukes (ca. 1875-aft. 1901) was a former “trusted employee of the [Florence] Wagon Co.,” originally from Corinth, Mississippi, who in September of…
Ads for Jacob Wytch, boot and shoe maker, and grocer
These are advertisements for Jacob Wytch's boot and shoe making and repair shop, and his grocery store. According to Florence historian Lee Freeman: "Jacob “Jake” Wytch (1848-1927) was born in North Carolina. He was a trustee of St. Paul AME Church…
Rush Patton, Jr. carpenter and painter advertisements
These are advertisements for Rush Patton, Jr. who was a carpenter and painter in Florence. Lee Freeman, Florence historian, notes: "Rush, Jr. (1865-aft. 1930) was a son of Rush, Sr. and Mahala Patton, who operated a livery, feed and sale stable until…
George Washington Seawright, boot and shoe maker ads
These are ads for George W. Seawright's boot and shoe repair business.
George Washington Seawright, shoe and boot maker
These are advertisements for George W. Seawright, who was a boot and shoe maker in Florence. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "Born a slave in Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama, George Wasahington Seawright (1848-1931) is believed to have…
Jesse Patton retirement
This is a newspaper clipping about the retirement of livery owner Jesse Patton in 1904.
Jesse Patton mail contract
This is a clipping from the newspaper announcing Jesse Patton's contract to transfer mail from the post office to the L&N (Louisville and Nashville Railroad) depot.
Jesse Patton, first class carriage ad
This is an ad for Jesse Patton's livery from 1890.
Jesse Patton's new stable
Jesse Patton's new buggy
This is a newspaper clipping about Jesse Patton's new Columbus buggy.
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