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One of the most active and energetic business men of Augusta is
Mr. A. E. Rankin, who is a wholesale and retail merchant carrying a
large line of wagons, buggies, bicycles, groceries, line, salt, cement
and hardware. Mr. Rankin was born in Augusta May 6, 1853 and was educated
in Augusta College. In 1855 he entered the establishment of B. H.
& W. J. Rankin as clerk, and continued with them for twelve years.
He then opened a place of his own, carrying the same line of goods he
now handles. Under Harrison's administration he held the position
of postmaster in Augusta, giving entire satisfaction to the public in
that capacity. Rankins is a Mason, and also belongs to the Order
of Red Men, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is one
of Augusta's substantial businessmen, and has an extensive trade in the
city and surrounding country.
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