Shelby County, Indiana
Historical Articles
Railroads
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, February 12, 1912
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ENGINEER STRUCK ON THE FOREHEAD
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ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAIN,
EAST BOUND, WAS COMING
TO THIS CITY ---- CABOOSE ALSO ON FIRE.
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When one of the eastbound freight trains on the Big Four arrived here last night from Indianapolis, all kinds of trouble was reported which had occurred between Fairland and this city.Historical Articles
Railroads
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, February 12, 1912
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ENGINEER STRUCK ON THE FOREHEAD
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ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAIN,
EAST BOUND, WAS COMING
TO THIS CITY ---- CABOOSE ALSO ON FIRE.
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby
Republican
March 5, 1907
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MAY PUT IN MORE DOUBLE TRACK
(From Monday's Daily.)
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The F. H. Blodgett company which has completed its work for the Big
Four Railway company, east of this city, is repairing the machinery and cars,
and will be here for three weeks yet. The railroad company is figuring on
putting in double track west of town, between Fairland and this city and if it
concludes to do the work this spring, the Blodgett company will probably receive
the contract for the work.March 5, 1907
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MAY PUT IN MORE DOUBLE TRACK
(From Monday's Daily.)
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The Big Four railroad company will, within
the next month or two, install electric machinery in their tower at the
intersection of the J., M. & I. and Big Four railroad crossing, and when
completed the switches will be turned by electricity. J. C. Young, of
Louisville will have charge of the tower.Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Muncie Morning Star
December 26, 1904
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STATE NEWS
(by Star Special Service)
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Shelbyville - George Skipton, superintendent of the Shelbyville branch of the Indianapolis & Cincinnati traction company, has resigned and accepted a position in St. Louis. Oscar Lively, day train dispatcher, will take his place.December 26, 1904
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STATE NEWS
(by Star Special Service)
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The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Friday, September 29, 1899
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Excursion rates to Chicago,
Ills., October 2nd to 10th via the Big Four Ry., $5.80 round trip; good
returning October 14th. For full particulars inquire at Big Four ticket
office.Friday, September 29, 1899
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Rate to Martinsville, September 25th to 30th inclusive, good returning October 2nd on account of free Street Fair will be $1.35 round trip from Shelbyville, Ind.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, September 26, 1899
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A special train will be
run from Shelbyville to Elwood on Sunday morning, October 8th, on account of the
laying of the corner stone of the Catholic church at Elwood. Fare for
round trip $1.75. Train leaves Shelbyville at 7:30 a.m., returning leaving
Elwood at seven p.m.Tuesday, September 26, 1899
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Shelbyville, Indiana
Tuesday, July 18, 1899
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Usual Sunday excursion from Shelbyville to Cincinnati, July 23rd over the big Four railroad. Fare for round trip, $1. Train leaves here at 8:32 a.m.Shelbyville, Indiana
Tuesday, July 18, 1899
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The rate to Indianapolis, Ind., July 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 will be $1 for the round trip on account of Epworth League convention, good returning July 24, 1899.Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indiana State Journal
February 16, 1898
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The C., H. & D. Railroad company is to
move Blue River Park from the vicinity
of Morristown and locate it near Connersville. Morristown is happy over the
prospect of getting rid of the Sunday picnic
crowds that go to Blue River Park in summer time.February 16, 1898
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The Daily Democrat
Monday, September 4, 1893
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Four hundred tickets had been sold since last night,
up to noon today, for Indianapolis from Shelbyville.
Monday, September 4, 1893
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Eight heavily loaded passenger trains passed through Shelbyville this morning for Indianapolis and Chicago [fair].Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
Thursday, March 2, 1893
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A freight car on the transfer switch, billed for Dupont was broken open last night, presumably by tramps and a box of clothing broken open and a number of suits taken out. These were found this morning in different places in town, except one suit taken from a paper box marked No. 38. It is supposed that his tranmpship[sic] found something that fit him, which he appropriated and lit out. There was a large
quanity of groceries in the car that were not disturbed.Thursday, March 2, 1893
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Shelbyville, Ind.
June 6, 1892
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It is the determination of those going from here to the Chicago convention that they will not put up with any hog-train
accomadations. If the Big our does not do the square thing in advance the party will go over another road.Shelbyville, Ind.
June 6, 1892
page 4
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
January 25, 1883
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New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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The C., I., St. L. &
C. road will have tickets on sale for the Mardi Gras, from Jan. 25th to Feb.
4th, good to return until March 1st. Round trip $24. Choice of
[?] either by Cincinnati or Louisville. See Charley Campbell
for tickets and full particulars.January 25, 1883
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New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
Shelbyville, Indiana
Thursday, September 1, 1881
L O C A L N E W S.
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The last spike in the Colonel Horace Scott's Vernon, Greensburg and Rushville Road, will be driven to-day, and cars will be put on at once.Shelbyville, Indiana
Thursday, September 1, 1881
L O C A L N E W S.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
An Indianapolis Newspaper
May 28, 1881
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Contact the Indiana State Library for a full copy.May 28, 1881
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RAILROADS / Anderson and Shelbyville Railroad, articles of association filed. N. 5-28-1881 Page 3, Column 2.
The Shelbyville Volunteer
Thursday, January 3, 1878
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The railroad men are happy at the prospects of cold weather, as corn and other freight will commence to move now.Thursday, January 3, 1878
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby News Volunteer Weekly
February 2, 1871
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The directors and executive committee of the Toledo,
Vincennes & Cairo Railroad Co., elected for Shelby county, met for further organization and consultation in
Shelbyville at 1 o'clock P.M. January 21st, 1871, and confirmed the election of Wm. M. Phillips and W. W. Woodyard, Directors, S. P. Hagaman, Recording and Corresponding Secretary, and S. L. Dorsey, Treasurer.February 2, 1871
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The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That we heartily approve of the above named enterprise, as an assistant of great power and utility to our general prosperity and increasing wealth.
Resolved. That we ask the corporation of our citizens in placing the above named enterprise on a firm and reliable basis.
Resolved. That we will cheerfully entertain and fairly dispense with our fellow citizens all questions that look to the advancement of this enterprise.
Resolved. That this great Railroad problem is before us imperatively demanding solution by at once presenting to our fellow citizens its claims on them as individuals and soliciting their subscriptions of stock according to the articles of association of the above named corporation.
Resolved. That the above resolutions together with the articles of association be published in the respective papers of this county.
S. P. HAGAMAN, Sec'y.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Union Banner
June 23, 1864
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The ceremony of laying the last rail on the Atlantic
and Great Western Railroad, was performed at Dayton 21st inst. Thus the broad gaue line is extended from
New Your to Cincinnati, and virtually to St. Louis. It does not follow, however, because the rails are all
laid that the road is completed. In the way of ballasting much remains to be done, and the cars are not expected
to be running to Cincinnati before the middle or latter part of next month. This is one of the greatest enterprises
of the age. It has been pushed forward with unsurpassed vigor, and its final completion to our city will
mark an important epoch in the railroad history of the West.June 23, 1864
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Union Banner
May 12, 1864
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Notice to Stock-Holders.May 12, 1864
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Office Shelbyville & Columbus }
Turnpike Company }
April 30th, 1864. }
Any of the Stock-holders of the Shelbyville & Columbus Turnpike Company who prefer paying their stock subscription in work, will apply to Mr. McGee, who has contracted to make the Road. He will employ stock-holders in preference to all others, and pay the highest wages for men and teams.
By order of the Board.
DAVID LOUDEN,
Secretary.
Copied by Phyllis Miller FlemingSecretary.
The Shelby Union Banner
January 14, 1864
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I & C RAILROAD.--- This Company is now running trains over their new track from Lawrenceburg to Cincinnati. It was completed a few days since and is in
fine running order.January 14, 1864
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Owing to the excessive cold weather, snow-drifts and numerous freight trains, they have been compelled to reduce the number of their passenger trains; in a short time, however, they will be replaced.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
June 1, 1854
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A railroad brakeman standing on one of the cars of a train crossing
the Blue River Bridge at Shelbyville had his scalp torn in frightful manner when his head bumped the bridge.
His name was not learned.SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
June 1, 1854
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Abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts: 1853-1859.
Submitted by Sherry Badgley Ryan, with permission from the author.
The National Volunteer
Shelbyville, Indiana
February 10 , 1854
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Twenty four miles of the Lawrenceburgh and Indianapolis Railroad was now completed and cars were running. It is to be to Indianapolis by October.Shelbyville, Indiana
February 10 , 1854
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Abstracted by Maurice Holmes, in his book Shelbyville, Indiana, Newspaper Excerpts.
Copied by Sherry Badgley Ryan, with permission from Mr. Holmes.
The Janesville Gazette
Janesville, Wisconsin
November 28, 1850
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ADVANTAGES OF RAILROADS.—The following
from the Shelbyville (Indiana) Volunteer, is but
a single illustration of the influence of a railway
in ensuring to farmers a bettor price for their labor: “Before our railroads were in existence
wheat used to sell in Shelby county at from
twenty-five to thirty-seven and a half cents,
corn ten to fifteen cents, oats ten cents, hay fifteen cents per hundred—and we have bought
hundreds of bushels of grain at the above prices,
when in the mercantile business. Now wheat
is in active demand at sixty cents, corn at thirty-five cents, oats at thirty cents, hay at thirty-five
to forty cents, and other things in proportion." Janesville, Wisconsin
November 28, 1850
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Contributed by John Ballard
