Shopping back in the old days - Effingham Herald

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Shopping back in the old days

In 1920 the postmaster and one of the leading retail stores in Rincon was this store. In front of post office is Mr. Helmly. Left of Mr. Helmly standing on the porch are three of his children: C. Melanchthon Helmly, Louise G. Helmly and Elizabeth Clyde Helmly. The three people on the far left are unknown. - photo by Photo provided

11.07 BF Helmly store — In 1920 the postmaster and one of the leading retail stores in Rincon was this store. In front of post office is Mr. Helmly. Left of Mr. Helmly standing on the porch are three of his children: C. Melanchthon Helmly, Louise G. Helmly and Elizabeth Clyde Helmly. The three people on the far left are unknown. - photo by Photo provided

This article was compiled by Susan Exley of Historic Effingham Society. If you have questions, comments or photos to share, please call her at 754-6681 or email: susanexley@historiceffinghamsociety.org

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