clothing store now is. She recalled the woods that stood outside the original town and spoke decidedly of many of the
first settlers of Shelbyville. She was born eight years after the county was organized. There is not a cloud on her mind and she is still a wonderful source for information of early
Shelbyville. She closed the conversation by saying "there will be big doing here on the Fourth." She was asked if she was going to the fair grounds to which she replied
"I would like to go mighty bad but if I do somebody will have to take me out and bring me back."
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, July 27, 1916
Twenty-Ninth Year No. 70
Page 1
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Dr. C. A. Tindall reports the birth of a five and one-half pound girl baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Jones, of 848 Howard street. The young lady arrived about eight o'clock last night.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, July 27, 1916
Page 6 column 4
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FARMER INJURED BY
FALLING PITCH FORK
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Henry Jones, of Waldron, Was
Wounded in Right Arm This
Morning -- Wounds Not Serious.
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Henry Jones of Waldron, was injured by a pitch fork that ripped his right arm between the elbow and shoulder, while he was unloading a load of hay this morning at about nine o'clock.
Mr. Jones was out at his farm about three miles west of Waldron at the time and he and his hand had just brought up a load to the barn. When the wagon stopped, Jones slipped off and went to the rear of the wagon to unfasten the hayloader.
Dee Rutherford, his hand, who was on the wagon and who did not notice the movements of Jones, dropped a pitch fork from the the rear end of the load of hay. One of the prongs struck him a glancing stroke, requiring the services of a physician.
The wound is not serious enough to keep Mr. Jones at home. He was in town today on business.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Star
November 28, 1915
Page 71 Column 7
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Shelbyville
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Miss Marie Jones has returned
from Indianapolis, where she visited her uncle, Dr. Thomas Jones,
and her grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Jones.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla
The Indianapolis Star
November 27, 1915
Page 11 Column 4
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Briefs From Over The State
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SHELBYVILLE -- Raymer Sexton, son
of former Postmaster Elisha Sexton, and Miss Marie Jones,
daughter of Mrs. Charles Moberly, eloped to Newport, Ky., Friday
and were married there. The bride is a granddaughter of Mrs.
Cynthia Jones of Indianapolis.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla
The Indianapolis Star
May 9, 1915
Page 11
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SHELBYVILLE.
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Edward Jones of Hammond is here, visiting Mrs. Margaret Jones and family.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla
The Shelbyville Democrat
November 2, 1914
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Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jones, of Elm street, entertained to dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. William Warble of Fenns; Mr. and Mrs. James S. Collins, Mrs. Laura Foxworthy and daughters Reba and Lou and son Harry.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday Afternoon, January 19, 1914.
Page 1 column 3-4
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SLANDEROUS RUMOR
PROVED TO BE FALSE
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In Every Particular -- Vague
Rumors in Regard to Mrs.
Stanley Jones Untrue --
Made Out of Whole Cloth
By Malicious Persons, Evi-
dently Bent on Injuring
Another's Good Name.
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I note in your issue of Thursday last that a well known lady of the city some time ago purchased two dresses of L.S. Ayers Company, of Indianapolis, and at such time falsely represented herself to be the sister of Mrs. Chris Steinhauser of this city and had the amount of such purchase charged to Mr. Steinhauser's account. The article states that the person who made these representations and purchase is known, but her name is not disclosed. I understant that several ladies have been connected with this charge, and in view of the fact that certain false and malicious rumors have been circulated concerning Mrs. Jones in connection with the same, I am sending you this communication for the purpose of clearing her name of this unfounded charge. It seems that these reports have been freely circulated for weeks, but the same did not come to my knowledge nor to the knowledge of Mrs. Jones until a few days ago, when one of our friends informed us of these rumors. Immediately we mae an investigation and interviewed Mr. and Mrs. Steinhauser, each of whom emphatically said that Mrs. Jones was never at any time, suspected of this charge and had no connection with the matter whatever.
Also on Friday afternoon, Mrs. Jones and I went to see the clerk who sold the dresses to the person who made the purchase of the dresses, and he promptly and voluntarily stated that Mrs. Jones was not the lady to whom he had sold the goods and that she had no connection whatever with the matter. Both Mr. and Mrs. Steinhauser and the Ayers clerk offered to make affidavits to this effect, and I submit the following sworn statements which, I think, should forever put an end to the false and unfounded gossip concerning Mrs. Jones in connection with this affair.
Affidavit of Chris Steinhauser.
State of Indiana, Shelby County, ss,
The undersigned, Chris Steinhauser, states that he has been informed that certain rumors have been circulated reflecting upon Mrs. Stanley Jones in connection with the purchase of certain dress goods of L.S. Ayers & Co., of Indianapolis, in the month of July 1913, by a person who represented herself to be the sister of Mrs. Steinhauser and had said goods charged to the account of the undersigned.
Affidavit of Carros Steinhauser.
The undersigned, Carros Steinhauser, states that she is the wife of Chris Steinhauser, of Shelbyville, Indiana. That she has been informed that certain rumors have been circulated reflecting upon Mrs. Stanley Jones in connection with the purchase of certain dress goods of L.S. Ayers & Co., of Indianapolis, in the month of July, 1913, by a person who represented herself to be a sister of this affiant.
The undersigned states that after the purchase of said goods, she and her husband and the L.S. Ayers Co. made some investigation for the purpose of determining who made the above representations and purchase, but that at no time was any suspicion directed toward Mrs. Stanley Jones in connection with said purchase and representations and that said rumors arose without the knowledge of the undersigned and are absolutely unfounded.
Said affiant makes this statement in justice to Mrs. Jones and for the purpose of clearing her name of the false and unfounded rumors that have been circulated against her in connection with said matter.
CARROS STEINHAUSER
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January, 1914.
(seal) FRANK H. WOLFE
Notary Public.
My commission expires April 20, 1916.
Affidavit of Walter D. Feltman
State of Indiana, Marion County, ss:
The undersigned, Walter Feltman, states that he is now and for several months past, has been in the employ of L.S. Ayers & Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., as salesman at the dress goods counter in said company's store on Washington street in said city.
That during the month of July, 1913, some lady representing herself to be the sister of Mrs. Chris Steinhauser, of Shelbyville, Ind., purchased some dress goods of the undersigned and had the same charged to the said Chris Steinhauser.
The undersigned is informed that certain rumors have been circulated relfecting upon Mrs. Stanley Jones, of Shelbyville, Indiana, in connection with said purchase to the effect that she was the person who made the above representations and purchse. The undersigned states upon his oath that he has seen and knows Mrs. Stanley Jones, and that she is not the person who made said representations or said purchase, and affiant says that she was not connected with the same in anyway, and that any reflections upon her in connection with said transctions are unfounded and unjust in every particular.
WALTER FELTMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 16th day of January, 1914.
(seal) JEWEL CLARK,
Notary Public.
My commission expires July 1, 1917.
Affidavit of Mrs. Bess Jones.
State of Indiana, Shelby County, ss:
I Bess Jones, make oath that at no time in my life did I purchase any goods at Ayers & Co's. store at Indianapolis, Ind.,and have the same charged to Mr. Chris Steinhauser, of Shelbyville, Ind. That I never at any time impersonated any other person anywhere, nor for any purpose, and never at any time represented to anyone that I was the sister of Mrs. Chris Steinhauser. That I never received goods purchased on the credit of Mr. Steinhauser and know nothing about the matter of any sale to any person of goods on his credit.
BESS JONES.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 17th day of January, 1914.
E. W. LEWIS,
Notary Public.
My commission expires February 1, 1916.
I ask that you publish this statement for the purpose of refuting these imputations against Mrs. Jones and proving that she had not the slightest connection in any way with this matter. I would not give this matter the publicity that I am now asking were it not for the fact that these rumors reflecting on Mrs. Jones and other persons have gone broadcast over this community, and a public refutation seems to be the only remedy.
STANLEY JONES.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Thursday, August 24, 1911
Page 4 column 2
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NEWS NOTES
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Miss Hazel Jones has gone to Connersville to spend a week with relatives and friends.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, October, 22, 1909.
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C. E. Jones was a passenger to Indianapolis Friday morning.
Submitted by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
May 31, 1909
Page 5
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Peter Jones and Bert Lowe, of Waldron, went to St. Paul last Friday on a "speeder." While returning they hit a buck in which Mrs. John Baeuer was riding, but no serious damage resulted.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
A Shelbyville Newspaper
August 13, 1908
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Mrs. Bessie Jones
is in the city with her sister, Mrs. F. G. Blackburn, from Columbus,
Ohio.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
A Shelbyville Newspaper
August 13, 1908
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Alvin Jones is in
the city today from Brandywine township.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Friday, June 26, 1908
Page 3 column 3
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PERSONALS.
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Dun McClain, graduate of Purdue university, is visiting his class and room-mate, Ray Jones, at this place.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Daily Democrat
Tuesday, October 3, 1905
Page 1
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MARRIED AT NOON
WERE WILLIAM STANLEY JONES
AND MISS BESS TROUT
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After Ceremony Newly Married Ones
Leave For a Short Wedding Trip.
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DETAILS OF THE WEDDING.
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A beautiful autumn
wedding occurred on Tuesady[sic] at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Trout, in east Mechanic street, when their daughter, Bess Adaline,
became the bride of Mr. William Stanley Jones, of Indianapolis.
The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. L. F. Dimmit, at high noon, in the presence of about
seventy-five relatives and friends of the young couple.
The house was
decorated with Fall flowers, wedding bells and foliage plants and an
improvised alter of ferns, intermingled with white roses formed a back
ground for the wedding party.
Miss Trout wore her
traveling gown, which was a royal purple tailor suit with hat to
match. She carried white roses and her only attendants, two little
flower girls, Mary Hilligoss and Mildred Nading,
were dressed alike in white.
An elegant wedding
breakfast was served to the guests at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Trout were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Jones and Miss Ethel Jones, mother and sister of the groom.
Those present from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Miss Fan Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. Chester Ryker and Mr. Phaff [Pfaff], all of Indianapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones left at 2:30 on a short honeymoon, after which they will go to Indianapolis to reside.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, September 7, 1905
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
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State of Indiana, Shelby County, ss:
Notice is hereby give
that on the 15th day of August, 1905, Amos L. Jones was by the
Shelby Circuit Court appointed administratrix of the estate of Francis
L. Jones, deceased, and that said estate is probably solvent.
This 15th day of August, 1905.
AMOS L. JONES
Administrator .
E. W. McDaniel, Atty.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Thursday February 2, 1905
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Mary B. Jones
VS Scott Jones. Divorce and custody of child.
Trial finding and judgment granting divorce as prayed and custody of minor
child, Floyd Jones, on payment of costs.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, March 12, 1903
Page 1, column 4
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WILL PROBATED
That of Samuel Jones of Morristown
Passes Scrutiny of Proper Officers
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The will of Samuel Jones late of Morristown, dated August 25, 1903, was probated
Monday. It provides for the payment of the testator's just debts, bequeaths to his widow, Laura A. Jones, all his personal
property, including household furniture and kitchen ware, also lot No.28, in Johnson's fourth addition to town of Morristown, for her
natural life time, she to keep the buildings theron in good repair and insured. At her death the lot is to go to her parents if
living for their natural life, and at their death, according to a codicil to the will date November 25, 1902, the lot descends to the
son John Jones, and his grandson, Romeo Hargrove, combined the survivor to inherit the whole lot. The testator then
directs that upon his death all the residue of his estate shall be sold and the proceeds $500 shall be paid to his grandson, Romeo
Hargrove, and the remainder be equally divided between his widow and son, John Jones. John Jones is named as executor.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, September 26, 1899
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Mrs. Malinda Jones
is here from Columbus, a guest of Mrs. Margaret Jones, on
West Hendricks-st.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily
Democrat
December 24, 1891
Page 4 Column 3
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Mr. Ben Jones has traded his livery stock for eighty four acres of land near Hope.
The farm originally belonged to Mr. Jones' parents, and the trade was made with
Messrs. Frank Jones and Ed Weisner, two of the heirs.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday April 15, 1886
Page 1 column 6
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Not long ago there moved out west from near Smithland this county, a man whose name is recorded in the family bible as follows: Thomas P. Didymus Christopher Tiown Doctor John Franklin Edward B. Jones.
Submitted by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Thursday, January 21, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Mrs. Dr. T. S. Jones and baby,
of Flatrock, are quite ill.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, January 18, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Marshal Jones,
who is said to be the best blacksmith in the country, is working for Frank
Talbert.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Volunteer
Thursday, October 4, 1877
Page 3 column 3
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We learn that Peter N. Jones of Corinth, Owen County, Ky. got into an altercation recently, with one A. Z. Morgan, and struck the latter a blow which resulted in his instant death. Mr. Jones was formerly one of our townsmen and much respected by all who knew him.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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June 15, 1854
B. B. Jones of Bartholomew County, advertised for sale Zimmerman Separators.
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
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February 9, 1854
Run away - - from R. B. Roan. Isaac J. Jones indentured apprentice, age about 18 years old.
Copied by Sherry Badgley Ryan from Shelbyville, Indiana Newspaper Excerpts by Maurice Holmes, with permission from the author.
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