Willis & Schmidt Closing (1872)
Closing Out – We, the undersigned, are about to close our business, disposing of our entire stock at cost. Those indebted to the firm are requested to pay up within the present month, after which time they will find their accounts in the hands of an officer for collection.
WILLIS & SCHMIDT (page 4, col 1)
Source: Cleveland Banner (Cleveland, TN); 3 May 1872. Available online at Google News Archive.