The Indianapolis Star
May 18, 1915
Page 4, column 4
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SHELBYVILLE -- The Hotel
Jackson here, formerly the Hotel Ray, has been sold
to J. W. Sherick of Frankfort. Mr. Sherick and his son
Paul will take charge of the place immediately.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla and Phyllis Miller
Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
December 24, 1903
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The following persons have registered at the Hotel Ray since yesterday: D. E. Kline, Louisville; R. N. Carter, Cincinnati; Adam F. May and family, Flatrock; Philo Kirchhenner, Chicago.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Friday, September 29, 1899
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Our stock of wall paper is
complete, and we have one of the best paper haners in the city. Our prices
are a shade lower than other houses. Call and see us at Ray House News
Depot.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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May 4, 1854
M. M. Ray had commenced construction of a four story brick hotel
facing the public square and Dr. Robins a three story building
adjoining the hotel. The I. & C. Railroad still had not built a suitable
depot.
Abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts: 1853-1859.
Submitted by Sherry Badgley Ryan, with permission from the author.
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