Shelby  County,  Indiana

Tailors,  Milliners  and  Dressmakers

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CAUGHEY'S CLOTHING  EMPORIUM South East Corner of Public Square "Coat Room Deprez' New Building SHELBYVILLE,  INDIANA. ------      I have Large and Splendid Assortments of the following Goods currently on hand, and still receiving, to-wit:  Broad Cloths, cashmeres, casumeretts, satinets, wool tweeds, vestings, of all descriptions, such as Satin, Silk, Grenadier, Plush, Valencia, Marsailles, Cashmeters, etc. SHIRTS, COLLARS, CRAVATS, of all kinds such as Sails, Silk and Fancy Figured. ------0------ NECK  AND  POCKET  HANDKERCH'FS, Mens' Gloves and Styles, of various kinds and material [?] all of which I am ready to dispose of al prices to suit the  [?]   CUSTOM  WORK! DONE  ON  SHORT  NOTICE. Garment Cutting Done to Order in good style.  Also, Renovating and Repairing Old Clothing. I have a Superior Article of Buck Gloves. Mittens, Sheep Gauntlets, Lamb Lined Kid Gloves, Cashmere Gloves, Wool Wristlets, etc.  In fact, I have the BEST  AND  MOST  COMPLETE  ASSORTMENT of Goods ever offered in this market.  I spare no price to keep myself posted in the Latest Styles.  I employ none but the best workers, and [?] all work to give entire satisfaction in all we make. Please give me a call before purchasing anywhere.  I propose to sell extremely low, for cash or sixty days. T. S.  CAUGHEY January 17, 1870. -----------

          Thomas Stohry Caughey  was born in Kentucky.  He married  Keziah  in Preble County.  In the mid 1850's, he moved to Shelbyville, Indiana, and opened a shop as a master tailor.  I don't know of any relatives living here, or any particular reason that he relocated from New Paris, Ohio.

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WEAVING! ANDREW   KLEIN, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Shelbyville and vicinity, that he intends to commence the WEAVING BUSINESS, in a short time at the house, now occupied by  L. I. Chitenden,  of Broadway.           Fine  CARPETS  and  COVERLETS,  of the newest style and pattern, will be woven, and general satisfaction given.  Give me a trial and I think you will be pleased.  If desired, I will color the wool.           July 30, 1847.

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