| From the Democrat and Planter (Columbia, Tex.) |
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| August 13, 1861 |
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| Columbia Station {of the Houston
Tap & Brazoria RR} |
| The undersigned has established a Store
Coffee house and Easting Saloon, at the Depot on the east bank of the
river at Columbus, where he will be happy to see his customers. Dinner
prepared every day for the passengers arriving and departing by the
railroad. Hoping to receive the patronage of the travelling public, he
pledges himself to use every exertion to satisfy his patrons. |
| C. A. Ballenger |
| {First published April 3d, 1860} |
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