Shelby County Indiana
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Morris
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Morris
From the Indianapolis Newspapers Database, 1848-1991:
Accidents / Body of Rosa Lee Morris found on old Shelbyville Road in Johnson County. Death believed accidental. S. June 13, 1962. p. 1, c. 7
The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday April 15, 1925
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DIVORCE GRANTED
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Mrs. Georgia Morris
was granted a divorce from Jesse Morris by
Judge Harry C. Morrison, in the Shelby Circuit Court today.Wednesday April 15, 1925
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DIVORCE GRANTED
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelby Republican
Thursday May 29, 1924
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GRADUATING CLASS OF ’79
TO HOLD FIRST REUNION
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Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Morris
have issued invitations to the graduating
class of 1879 of the Shelbyville high school to hold a reunion at their home,
117 West Mechanic Street, on Monday evening, June second, at six o’clock.
The
class consisted of Douglas Dobbins, Frank Doble, Robert Harrison,
Harry
Morris, James T. Caughey and May Elliott-Millikan.
With the exception of Mr.
Caughey all the members of the class are living and all have assured Mr. and
Mrs. Morris their invitation has been accepted. The invitation was accompanied
with a picture of the school building on East Franklin street from which this
class graduated. Mr. Dobbins lives in Greenwood and Mrs. Millikan lives in
Indianapolis.Thursday May 29, 1924
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GRADUATING CLASS OF ’79
TO HOLD FIRST REUNION
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday Afternoon, April 7, 1924
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94 years ago today on
April 7th, the late Sylvan B. Morris was born in a log cabin
located on West Franklin street opposite where the S. B. Morris store now
stands. Monday Afternoon, April 7, 1924
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, September 23, 1920
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CITY'S OLDEST VET
GOES TO INDIANAPOLIS
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Sylvan B. Morris Views Parade --
Insisted He Be Taken to Encampment.
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The spirit of the
"Boys in Blue" was demonstrated again today when [?] of old soldiers
left early for Indianapolis to take part in the big parade. Shelby
county's oldest veteran, Sylvan B. Morris, aged 90 years, insisted that
he should be taken to Indianapolis where he could see his
"buddies." [There is more to this article but my copy is too
light to read.] Thursday, September 23, 1920
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CITY'S OLDEST VET
GOES TO INDIANAPOLIS
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Sylvan B. Morris Views Parade --
Insisted He Be Taken to Encampment.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indianapolis Star
May 2, 1915
Page 24, Column 7
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SHELBYVILLE.
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S. B. Morris has
returned from Florida, where he spent the winter.May 2, 1915
Page 24, Column 7
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SHELBYVILLE.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday Afternoon, February 15, 1913
Page 1
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BROKE INTO BIG BUSINESS HOUSE
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THE S. B. MORRIS COMPANY STORE ENTERED
DURING FRIDAY NIGHT BY
BURGLARS AND MERCHANDISE STOLEN.
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ALSO SOME MONEY WAS TAKEN
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Discover Made This Morning When Place Was Opened --- Entered By Prying a Window Open.
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Robbers were busy in this city last night, and as a result the S. B. Morris company are losers to the extent of merchandise to the value of $50, besides a small amount of change that was taken from the different cash drawers in different parts of the store.Saturday Afternoon, February 15, 1913
Page 1
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BROKE INTO BIG BUSINESS HOUSE
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THE S. B. MORRIS COMPANY STORE ENTERED
DURING FRIDAY NIGHT BY
BURGLARS AND MERCHANDISE STOLEN.
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ALSO SOME MONEY WAS TAKEN
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Discover Made This Morning When Place Was Opened --- Entered By Prying a Window Open.
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The discovery of the robbery was made this morning when the store was opened for the business of the day. A window of the office had been pried open and an entrance made by the party climbing through the opening. When some of the clerks put in their appearance, they discovered some of the goods on their shelves and counters disarranged and some of the merchandise was missing.
Upon investigation it was found that cloth and dress goods to the amount of $50 at least was taken and some money had also disappeared with the unwelcome visitor.
The exit of the robber or robbers was made through the door of the gents furnishing department of the store, this door being found unlocked when the place was opened this morning.
Chief of Police Gilbert Manlove was notified and he and his deputy, William Fagel, were soon on the job, but they have found no clew as to who committed the deed.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday Afternoon, February 13, 1913
Page 1, column 2
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HAVE A NEW INSTRUCTOR
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A new instructor in German for the local High school has been employed in the
person of Miss Nellie G. Morris, of East Chicago, who will come to this
city some time this week to begin her work. She is to succeed Miss Martha
Railsback, of Indianapolis, who was forced to give up the work on account of
ill health. Miss Railsback gave up her duties the middle of last month, and her
place has been filled since that time by Miss Eva DeWald, of
Indianapolis. Miss Railsback's resignation was acted on at the regular meeting
of the school board this week. Miss Morris is a graduate from Indiana
University, Bloomington, from which place she has received the A. B. and A. M.
degrees and she comes highly recommended. She spent last summer in Germany,
receiving instruction in her line of work and she has taught at Farmland and
Sullivan, Ind.Thursday Afternoon, February 13, 1913
Page 1, column 2
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HAVE A NEW INSTRUCTOR
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Copied by Melinda Moore Weaver
The Shelby Republican
Friday, January 27, 1899
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Mrs. S. B. Morris will go to Martinsville Friday or Saturday to join her husband whose improvement is very slow.Friday, January 27, 1899
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[If I find a definite reason for S. B.'s treatment, I will post it-pmf. Per John German, <german@jarman.net>, many people went to Martinsville to visit the mineral spas there believing they could gain some relief from gout, arthritis, and rheumatism.]
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Indiana State Journal
1897 or 1898
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RUSHVILLE, Ind., Jan. 4.--The suit for
$10,000 damages brought by Mrs. Stella Morris against the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton Railway was dismissed to-day at the
defendant's costs. A compromise was
reached whereby the plaintiff got $3,500. Mrs.
Morris's husband, Frank Morris, postmaster
at Gwynneville, Shelby county, was killed
last fall while boarding a passenger train.1897 or 1898
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Contributed anonymously
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, February 26, 1894
Page 4 column 1
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L O C A L N E W S
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Mrs. Sanford Morris is quite ill at the Orphan's Home. Mrs. Morris' many friends hope to see her out soon.Monday, February 26, 1894
Page 4 column 1
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L O C A L N E W S
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S. B. Morris and wife, daughter Florence, and son "H. K." make up a lively colony over at Dr. Green's sanitarium at Spencer.Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
February 25, 1892
Page 3
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City and County.
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S. B. Morris & Co.,
have made arrangements with one of the largest cloak manufacturers in the
country to give an opening on Monday next, Feb. 29. This will be an
opportunity to select from an extensive line of spring wraps and at a cost less
than goods sold from a stock.February 25, 1892
Page 3
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City and County.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Tuesday, January 5, 1892
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Miss Florence Morris
will return to Oberlin, O., on Sunday.
Tuesday, January 5, 1892
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Mrs. Sanford Morris,
Matron at the Children's Home, is rapidly recovering from the effects of the
grippe.Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
Thursday, December 20, 1888
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Worth coming miles to see S. B. Morris &
Co's Christmas display whether you buy anything or not.
Thursday, December 20, 1888
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Holiday goods rapidly being picked out. Come at
once before the best is gone. S. B. Morris & Co.
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You must come early Saturday morning to avoid the
rush and get waited on promptly.
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S. B. Morris & Co. received two big wagon
loads of goods this week. Every thing on sale Saturday and Monday.Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
August 9, 1888
Page 4 column 1
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L O C A L N E W S.
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Rob Morris arrived home today from Winchester.August 9, 1888
Page 4 column 1
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L O C A L N E W S.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
Saturday, January 31, 1885
Page 4, Column 1
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L O C A L N E W S.
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Mr. Sanford Morris
will commence a series of meetings at the Mission Chaple[sic] on East Franklin
street Sunday evening.Saturday, January 31, 1885
Page 4, Column 1
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L O C A L N E W S.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
Shelbyville, Ind.
Tuesday, October 2, 1883
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Mr. H. K. Morris
and wife returned home last night from Kankakee, and left this morning on
the excursion to Cincinnati.Shelbyville, Ind.
Tuesday, October 2, 1883
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
Monday, April 17, 1882
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S. B. Morris returned from the East Saturday evening.
Monday, April 17, 1882
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Contributed by D. Darlene Palmer
The Shelby Republican
Thursday, September 27, 1877
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The dwelling house of
Hamilton Morris of Union township, was entirely destroyed by fire
at about 1 o'clock on last Friday, caught from a defective flue. The
household goods were saved. No insurance on the building. Thursday, September 27, 1877
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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June 1, 1854
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Hymenial --- married on the 24th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Thornburg ---
Mr. Sylvan B. Morris of Lebanon, Ohio and formerly of Shelbyville to Miss Myrtilla Jones of Harrison, Butler County, Ohio.SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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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.
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