Shelby County Indiana
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Caughey
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Caughey
The Shelby Democrat
September 21, 1925
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Miss Lida Caughey has returned to her work at the Morris store after enjoying a pleasant vacation of two weeks with her cousin in Washington D.C.September 21, 1925
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Star
September 12, 1915
Page 43 Column 5
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SHELBYVILLE.
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Miss Lida Caughey is at Lafayette, a guest of Miss Jennie McAdams.September 12, 1915
Page 43 Column 5
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SHELBYVILLE.
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Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla
The Shelbyville Republican
January 20, 1908
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GIVES PROPERTY
TO MRS. FLOYD
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The will of the late Thomas T. Caughey, which was filed for probate today, instructs that all just debts be paid, after which a grave stone, similar to the one erected over the grave of his wife is to be purchased and placed over his grave. Then there is to be a couble grave stone costing not more than $75 to be placed over the two graves. The remainder of all his property is bequeathed to Mrs. Elizabeth R. Floyd for her kind treatment. The instrument was drawn up April 14, 1902, and was witnessed by J. L. Showers and Harry M. Toner. Harry S. Morrison, is named as executor.January 20, 1908
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GIVES PROPERTY
TO MRS. FLOYD
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
December 24, 1903
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Daughters of Rebecca.
The Daughters of Rebecca at their regular meeting Tuesday evening elected the following corps of officers to serve during the ensuing year:December 24, 1903
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Daughters of Rebecca.
Noble Grand --- Lydia Sparks.Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
Vice Grand --- Anna Boger.
Recording Sec. --- Lydia Caughey.
Financial Secretary --- Mrs. Dotea Heustis
Treasurer --- Mrs. Lena Deitzer.
The Indianapolis Journal
Marion County, Indiana
September 29, 1889
Page 3
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Shelbyville.
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Miss Millie Bookwalter was in Cincinnati the past week. . . . Miss Bertha Thompson entertained friends Thursday evening. . . . The Moot Congress gave a banquet to its members, at the Ray House, Friday evening. . . . Miss Georgia Williams entertained friends Wednesday evening. . . . Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Caughey were at Richmond, Ind., last week, attending the funeral of a friend. . . . Miss Sophia Levinson entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening, in honor of her guest, Miss Levi, of New York. . . . Quite a number attended the State fair from this place the past week. . . . Miss Edith Gordon left for Glendale Monday to attend college. . . .Misses Ida Muchmore and Ada Byers are visiting in St. Louis. . . . Miss Alma Haymond has returned from her visit in Rushville. . . . The Misses Craighead of Covington, Ky., have returned to their home, after a short visit to their cousins, Misses Senour. . . . Mrs. Jonas Joseph is visiting her mother in Evansville. . . . Miss Fannie Levinson, who has been visiting in Connersville, has returned home. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Will Beckman, of Indianapolis, were the guests of her mother last week. . . . Miss Lillie Joseph has returned from her visit in Rushville. . . . The marriage of Miss Caddie Neighbors and Mr. Alfred Major, jr., will take place Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the home of the bride, Rev. A. L. Crim officiating. They will leave on the evening train for Cincinnati, where they will join the Knights Templars' excursion to Washington, D. C., and visit other points East. They are two of Shelbyville's leading society people. . . . The marriage of Miss June Elliott, the only daughter of Mr. John Elliott, one of our wealthiest citizens, and Mr. Harry Saylor, of Chicago, formerly of this place, will be solemnized Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock, at the elegant home of the bride. They leave on the noon train for Chicago, where they will reside. Rev. T. L. Hughes, of the First Presbyterian Church, will perform the ceremony. . . . Mrs. George Kent and children have returned from a visit to her mother in Crawfordsville. . . . Mrs. Cris Houston has returned from her visit in Waukesha, Wis. . . . Miss Emma Shelk is visiting friends in Indianapolis. . . . Miss Ida Protzman entertained the R. A. B. Club on Friday evening. . . . Mrs. M. M. Ray and daughter, Miss Hattie, were in Indianapolis Friday. . . . Miss Flo Hoover, of St. Paul, Ind., was the guest of Miss Sara Levinson last week. . . . The members of the German Club will dance in Sindlinger's Hall next Tuesday evening.Marion County, Indiana
September 29, 1889
Page 3
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Shelbyville.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Journal
Marion County, Indiana
July 22, 1888
Page 5
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Shelbyville.
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Miss Eva Stoddard has returned from a visit to Cincinnati friends. . . . Quite a number of young married people and young folks spent last Sabbath with Mr. Alfred Thompson, near Cynthiana. . . . Miss May Wilson, of Waldron, was the guest of Mrs. Joseph Lacy, last week. . . . Miss Hazzelrigg, of Greensburg, was the guest of friends here last week. . . . Miss Lola Cory, of Indianapolis, visitied[sic] her mother Saturday last. . . . Messrs. Cris Steinhouser and John Ferris, and Miss Emma Alexander and Frances Senour, were in Morristown Sabbath last. . . . Miss Rosa Joseph has returned to her home in Frankfort, Ky., after a pleasant visit to her parents here. . . . Naamah Chapter, Order of the Star, met in Masonic Hall, Friday evening. . . . Mrs. John Elliott and daughter left for Asbury Park, N. J., Thursday last. . . . The young folks from Rushville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Shelbyville, and Greenfield, met at Blue River Park, near Morristown, Wednesday last, and had quite an enjoyable time dancing, fishing, boating, and playing lawn tennis. . . . Mrs. Roger and daughter Inez, of Indianapolis, were the guests of Captain Byers and family the past week. . . . Misses Hannah Frazier and Etta Wilson, of Rushville, visited friends here last week. . . .Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swain were visiting friends in Laurel, Ind., the past week. . . .Mrs. Jude Marshall, of Lawrenceburg, spent last Sabbath with the Misses Sutton. . . . Mrs. Vernis Williams has returned from Clarksburg, Ind. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Gorgas arrived here from Washington City, Monday last, and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Wednesday afternoon and evening, at the residence of their daughter, Mrs. N. H. Strongs. Telegrams of congratulations came from friends in the East, and a cablegram from Paris. . . . Miss Betty Cohen, of Louisville, Kyl, has been the guest of Miss Julia Joseph. . . . Miss Minnie Morris of Columbus, was the guest of Miss Fannie Jones, the past week. . . . Miss Florence Morris is home after a two months' visit in Oxford, O. . . . Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Caughey have returned from their visit to Kokomo, Ind. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Culbertson spent last Sabbath in Greensburg.Marion County, Indiana
July 22, 1888
Page 5
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Shelbyville.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Republican
Saturday, May 12, 1888
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L O C A L N E W S.
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Miss Lida Caughey received a letter from friends in Mason City, Iowa, saying not to fail to see the McGibney family as they were grand. They played in Mason City to a crowded house. The anvil chorus was worth the price of admission.Saturday, May 12, 1888
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Journal
Marion County, Indiana
July 25, 1885
Page 3
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Shelbyville.
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Mrs. T. S. Caughey, of North Harrison street, entertained a few intimate friends on Tuesday evening, in honor of Mrs. Dr. Miller and daughter, Miss Lizzie, of Lawrence, Kan. . . . Misses Minta and May Heron, of Indianapolis, are the guests of Mrs. Samuel Hamilton, of SouthHarrison street. . . . Mrs. D. L. Wilson is entertaining her sister, Miss Belle Jonas, of Indianapolis. . . . Dr. Mathews and wife, and Mr. Berry, of Louisville, Ky., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Major the past week. . . . Mrs. George Kendrick, of Marion, O., but formerly of this city, is the guest of Mrs. Dr. Kennedy. . . . Misses Carrie Porter and "Pet" Porter, of Lebanon, are visiting Miss Lulu Glessner, west of the city. . . . Mrs. A. P. Bone and son, Johnny, will leave Wednesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Cary Parrish, in Dakota. . . . Miss Jennie Potter, who has been visiting Mr. John Biggs and family, on West Washington street, returned to her home in Cincinnati Thursday last. . . . Mrs. George Sluter and son, Ernst, who has been visiting friends here for the past two weeks, returned home to Arlington, N. J., Thursday morning. . . . Mrs. Anna Newsock and daughter, Miss Mamie, and Miss Jennie Bolan, of Dayton O., arrived here Friday evening, to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Wilson. . . . Miss Lois Pierce, who has been the guest of the Misses Leffers for the past three weeks, returned to her home in Crawfordsville, Ind., yesterday. . . . Miss Flora Blair is visiting friends and relatives in Franklin. . . . Mrs. Will Daughtery and son, of Kentucky, are the guests of Mrs. H. H. Daugherty. . . . Miss Allie Haehl, of Forrest Home, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dan De Prez last week. . . . Mrs. Silas Jeffers and daughter are visiting relatives in Mandes, O.Marion County, Indiana
July 25, 1885
Page 3
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Shelbyville.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Journal
Marion County, Indiana
February 8, 1885
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SOCIETY EVENTS AT SHELBYVILLE.
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Ten years ago last Wednesday night Harry Whitcomb and Miss Mattie Johnson were married at the residence of Mr. Thomas Caughey, at Shelbyville, by the Rev. B. F. Foster, of Indianapolis, in the midst of a throng of admiring friends. Last Wednesday night some sixty of their neighbors gave them a surprise at their residence, on West Mechanic street.Marion County, Indiana
February 8, 1885
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SOCIETY EVENTS AT SHELBYVILLE.
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The Kensington Club of Shelbyville gave an entertainment on Thrusday evening, at the elegant residence of Mr. John H. Leefers, which was largely attended. The address of Miss Justine Leefers was especially happy, filled, as it was, with witty and appropriate hits. The following was the programme of the evening: "My Ain Countrie," piano solo, Mrs. Prof. Bergen; address, Justine Leefers; service of tea and cake; song, Fannie Robins; solo (instrumental), Mary Ray; recitation, Hattie Smithers; raisins and nuts; song, Laura Cory; duet (instrumental), Mrs. Prof. Bergen; song, Lulu Glessner; oranges; solo (instrumental), Miss Flora Blair; song, Justine Leefers; reading, Mattie Houston; service of coffee and short-bread; violin solo, Prof. Bergen; address, Mrs. May Barber; "Auld Lang Syne," chorus.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
August 2, 1882
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Shelbyville Lyceum.
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Question for debate Monday evening, August 7th: Should the manufacture and sale of intoxicants to be used as a beverage be prohibited in the State of Indiana?August 2, 1882
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Shelbyville Lyceum.
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Regular disputants -- Affirmative, Berryman, Barnes, and E. H. Chadwick. Negative, Brown, Caughey and Carlisle.
A full attendance is requested of all members of society, as in addition to the debate other matters of importance will come before the society.
DOUG. DOBBINS, T. B. ADAMS,
Secretary, President.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
August 23, 1877
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Caughey have been absent for a week and more, visiting friends at Lafayette this State, and in Ohio.August 23, 1877
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
February 15, 1871
Page 3
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PARTNERSHIP.
Mr. T. S. Caughey has associated with himself Mr. W. J. Mitchell, of Cincinnati, a gentleman of may [sic] years experience as a cutter, and Master
Workman in many of the first-class Establishments in the West, in the way of fashionable Tailoring.February 15, 1871
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PARTNERSHIP.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
Wednesday, September 14, 1870
Page 4
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C A U G H E Y ' S
CLOTHING EMPORIUM
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South East Corner of Public Square, Center
Room Deprez New Building
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SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
T. S. Caughey
Contributed by Phyllis Miller FlemingWednesday, September 14, 1870
Page 4
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C A U G H E Y ' S
CLOTHING EMPORIUM
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South East Corner of Public Square, Center
Room Deprez New Building
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SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
T. S. Caughey
The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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May 11, 1854
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T. S. Caughey and N. W. Davis, merchant tailors in the northwest corner of the public square advertised that they had just recieved a complete assortment of cloth......cassimeres, cashmeres, silk, satinetts, wool, and cotton tweeds, summer cloths and cottondes, satin, grenadier, plush, valency, marseilles, buff cashmerett and linen vestings and fancy linen drills and cheap coatings etc..... and would manufacture them into clothing to order in a style not surpassed in the west and at living rates.SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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May 11, 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.
