Name/Title
AdvertisementEntry/Object ID
JJA.1952.2nDescription
This is a notice concerning the public sale of David Apperson's property. Transcription is as a follows: "Publick Sale: Will be Sold to the Highest Bidder, On Thursday, the 11th. day of March next, if Fair - if not, the next Fair Day, At the Store - House of the late David apperson, deceased, in Shawnee town, all the property of which he died possessed in Illinois, consisting of Land, Town Lots, Bank Shares, Goods, and Furniture. The Land lies within one mile and a half of Shawneetown, has a good Cabin upon it, and a Sugar Orchard - contains one hundred and sixty acres, of which about five are cleared. The Lot in town has a good Store and Lumber House upon it, both fronting upon Main-street, and in the center of business. There are thirty Shares in the Bank of Illinois for sale, upon which four Installments have been paid. Of the Goods, there are about three thousand dollars worth assorted, among which are some Groceries. A credit until the 1st. of January next will be given upon all sums of ten dollars and upwards - those under ten will be cash. For all sums of ten dollars and upwards, not exceeding one hundred dollars, Bonds, with approved security, will be required, to carry interest from the date, which interest will be remitted if the Bond be punctually paid. For all sums of and above one hundred dollars, Notes, payable and negotiable at the Bank of Illinois, will be required, with two good endorsers. The sale will be continued from day to day, if necessary, until all is sold. All persons having claims against the estate, are hereby desired to have them properly authenticated and present them for payment - those indebted, are requested to make payment without delay. Mr. Thomas F. Vaught will attend to the collection at Shawnee-town and is hereby authorized to make settlements, take bonds, receive payments, and grant discharges. Such as may not find it convenient to go to Shawneetown, will please apply to me, at Henderson, Kentucky.
James Wilson, Executor" There is an inscription in blue pen on the back that reads, "Lucy Wilson Marshall Mother Janice Wilson."Collection
Susan S. and Lillian Towles CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
Document Types, Shawneetown (Ill.), Illinois, AdvertisementsPublication Details
Author
James Wilson, Henry EddyDate Published
Feb 20, 1819Dimensions
Height
4-3/8 inWidth
7-7/8 in