Shelby  County  Indiana
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Lee

The  Shelby  Democrat
April 14, 1926
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REMOVED  FROM  HOSPITAL
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          Mrs. George Lee,  who has been taking treatment at the Major hospital, was moved to the home of her son,  Bert Hawkins,  of south Tompkins street, Tuesday.  The trip was made in the  Piatt & Murphy  ambulance.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Democrat
Wednesday December 16, 1925
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          Roy C. Lee  has been granted a divorce from Mrs. Ethel J. Lee  by Judge Harry C. Morrison, in the Shelby Circuit Court.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday Afternoon, April 7, 1924
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          Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee  of Marietta are caring for a new boy who arrived at their home on Saturday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday afternoon, April 24, 1916
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IN  CITY  COURT.
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          John Lee  entered a plea of guilty to a charge of drunkenness and stayed a fine and costs amounting to $11.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Democrat
Thursday, June 13, 1912
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TRIAL  OF  $10,000  DAMAGE  CASE  CALLED
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MORNING  SESSION  TAKEN  UP
IN  THE  SELECTION  OF  THE  JURY.
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PLAINTIFF  USING  A  CRUTCH
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Alleges He was Permanently Crippled in
Street Car Accident at the
Capital City -- another New Suit from
Indianapolis.
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          All of the morning session in the circuit court today wa[sic] taken in selecting the jury for the trial of the case of  John Rist, of Indianapolis, against the Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company and the Terminal Company and the jury was not sworn till this afternoon.  The twelve men selected are  John Hirschauer,  Urban Ensminger,  George Kehrt,  Riley Sedgwick,  Elmer Swift,  Howard Mull,  Merrett Brown,  Luther Briley,  William E. Lee,  George Chesser,  John L. Huffman,  and  Cyrus Carmony.
          In his complaint Mr. Rist, whose home is at 422 south Meridian street, Indianapolis, is asking $10,000 of the defendant on account of personal injuries he received by a fall from a car in Indianapolis December 24, 1910.  That he is still suffering from his injuries is indicated by the fact that he appeared in court this morning using a crutch and cane.  He is represented by Wray & Campbell, of this city, and Edward Little and son, of Indianapolis.  Attorneys for the defendant are Hord & Adams and Carter & Morrison, of this city, and  M. E. Foley,  of Indianapolis.
          The accident in which Mr. Rist suffered occurred at the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets.  He alleges he had boarded the car after it stopped and that he stepped from the front platform to the running board of the car to allow some other passengers to alight, when the car was started very suddenly, and he was thrown into the street.  He suffered a broken hip and alleges he is permanently crippled.  According to his complaint he was unable to leave the hospital for eight weeks and he charges the accident was due to the carelessness and negligence of the crew.  The case came here on change of venue from Marion county.
          Early this afternoon a continuance till tomorrow morning at eight-thirty o'clock was granted in the case at the request of the plaintiff, who alleged that he had been unable to get his most important witness, Abraham Sapperstine, court.  Judge Blair immediately ordered an attachment issued to the sheriff of Shelby county for Mr. Sapperstine commanding him to appear forthwith in court.
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The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday, April 25, 1912
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ALLEGES  ABANDONMENT
AND  ASKS  FOR  DIVORCE
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WILLIAM  LEE  SAYS  HIS  WIFE
STEADFASTLY  REFUSES  TO
LIVE  WITH  HIM.
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QUIT   HIM   AFTER   4   WEEKS
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          William M. Lee, of this city, thru Attorneys Isley & Israel, filed suit in superior court today, asking a di- [the article continues, my copy doesn't!]
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The  Shelbyville  Democrat
Monday, May 27, 1907
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LEE  CHARGES  DEBAUN  WITH  INTENT  TO  KILL
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Clell Lee Shot Thru Hip
by Gun in Hands of Millard Debaun ---
Latter says the shotting was accidental ---
Gave Bond of $800 Today.
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          While shooting at a target on a post in the yard of his own home, Saturday afternoon,  Millard DeBaun,  as he claims, accidentally shot  Clell Lee  thru the hip.  The wound is not a serious one.  Dr. Pettigrew, of Lewis Creek, attended the injured man.
          The two men live in Washington township on adjoining farms.  Lee is twenty-eight years old and a son of  David Lee.  DeBaun is twenty-five years old and is a son of  J. G. DeBaun.  Lee charges that the shot was intentional and thru his father has filed an affidavit against DeBaun in the court of  Squire Webb, of this city.  DeBaun appeared in court this morning and gave bond in the sum of $800 with his father and  Charles Drake  as surety for his appearance in the squire's court on June 13 at ten o'clock for preliminary hearing.  Lee charges intent to kill.
          DeBaun says he purchased a new gun in this city Saturday and was trying it on a target in the yard of his home.  The gun was a Marlin 30-30, but the bullet which struck Lee is supposed to have come from a Marlin 25-20, an old gun which DeBaun was trying with the new one.  When the shot was fired which struck Lee, he with his father was seventy-five yards or more away from the post on which the target hung.  They had left home to ascer-
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The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Friday December 4, 1906
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          Mrs. Elizabeth Strahl Lee  has brought suit for divorce from her husband,  William Lee.  They reside in Hendricks township. The complaint alleges drunkenness and cruel treatment on the part of the husband.  The marriage of the two is recalled by this proceeding in court, as much interest was manifested in it at the time it occurred.  Last February they were secretly married.  The information concerning the event was first given to the public by the Democrat. Lee had been employed on the woman’s farm as a farm hand previous to the marriage.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday September 20, 1906
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WILL  OF  ANDREW  J. LEE
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Testament of Deceased County Councilman
Filed Today
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(From Wednesday's Daily)
          The will of the late  Andrew J. Lee, of Moral township, was filed for probate at the county clerk's office today.
          To his wife, Mary Lee  is bequeathed all his personal property and real estate so long as she remains his widow.  At her death the property is to be divided share and share alike among the four children, William E. Lee,  Benedict Lee,  Mary E. Ensminger  and  Emma Daisy Harrell. To Elmer Lee, a nephew, is bequeathed one thousand dollars. William E. Lee is named as executor of the will. The document was drawn up January 18, 1902, and was witnessed by  Elzy Ensminger and  R. N. Smith.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby  Democrat
Thursday January 11, 1906
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LEE - TAGGART
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(From Friday's Daily)
          A marriage license was issued today to  Robert E. Lee  and  Emma Taggart.  The groom is thirty-two years of age and is engaged in working at one of the furniture factories of this city.  He is the son of Louis M. Lee of Fairland.  The bride has been married twice previously, the first union dissolved by death, the second by divorce granted at the last term of the Circuit Court.  Mr. and Mrs. Lee will reside in this city.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Friday, September 29, 1899
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          May Lee  has brought suit for divorce from  Edward Lee.  Mrs. Lee alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, and asks for the custody of their two-year-old daughter, Delcie.  They were married in June, 1896, and reside in this city.  Tindall & Tindall represent plaintiff.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Tuesday July 14, 1896
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          Lou Lee and two children returned last evening from Fitzgerald, Georgia. Mrs. Lee died there recently.  Mr. Lee is a brother of ex-Sheriff T. H. Lee, of Sugar Creek township
Contributed by Barb Huff

The  Shelby  Democrat
October 8, 1891
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          Mr. Howard Lee,  of Boggstown, was in the city Saturday morning.
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The  Shelby  Democrat
February 25, 1897
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          John Lee  and  Harry Green,  two young men from Washington township, started home Friday night and when ascending the Muchmore hill their horse took fright, spent their buggy, throwing them out and demolishing things generally. On getting loose the animal ran back to the city and was caught by  George Crich, when on South Harrison st.  The young men walked back to town, secured their animal and returned home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Tuesday, May 24, 1887
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          Sarah Lee  has filed a suit for divorce from her husband,  William Lee,  to whom she was married June 19th, 1862.  They have three children living.  She alleges desertion and cruel treatment.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday, March 12, 1885
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          Rachel Leehas filed a complaint for divorce from Theodore Lee, in which she makes some very tough charges against Theodore, to whom she sets forth she was married on September 25th, 1868.  She charges Theodore is an habitual drunkard and has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment towards her.  She alleges that some time since he assaulted her with a knife, threatening at the same time to cut her heart out, and she believes was only prevented from injuring her by the interposition of his brother.  She also declares that some years ago, when she was about to become a mother, he beat and choked her in the most violent manner, producing a miscarriage, and almost causing her death.  She further says that he has for several years past accused her of adultry and with intending to poison him, and for weeks at a time has been in the habit of sleeping with a knife under his pillow, with which he threatened to kill her if she did not occupy the same bed with him.  She also says that he has repeatedly threatened to burn down the house if she ever applied for a divorce.  She asked for and obtained a restraining order forbidding him from disposing of any of his property.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The  Daily  Evening  Democrat
Monday, September 5, 1881
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          A letter from  Howard Lee  to the Democrat was received this morning.  It was dated St. Paul, Minn., and conveyed the intelligence that his party was having a pleasant time and that they would return home the latter part of this week.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelby  Union  Banner
Shelbyville, Ind.,
July 30, 1863
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MARRIED.
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          VANDIVER -- LEE. -- One the 25th inst., by J. Milleson, Esq.,  Mr. Madison Vandiver, of Johnson county, to Miss Phebe J. Lee, of this county.
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