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The Kokomo Tribune
January 18, 1973
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Shelbyville Man Indicted in Murder
of New York Teacher
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New York---- John Wayne Wilson, a drifter from Shelbyville, Ind., has been indicted in the murder of Roseann Quinn, the 28 year old teacher who was stabbed to death more than two weeks ago in her West Side apartment. Wilson, 23, was accused by the grand jury Wednesday of "beating her with his fist and stabbing her with a knife." Asst. Dist. Atty. John Keenan said a psychiatrist who examined Wilson after his arrest had found the defendant mentally competent and fit to stand trial. Miss Quinn, who apparently met Wilson at a bar in her neighborhood on New Year's Day, taught for the Deaf in the Bronx. Wilson was apprehended in Indianapolis, Ind.
January 18, 1973
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Shelbyville Man Indicted in Murder
of New York Teacher
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Ibid.
January 10, 1973
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MAN WANTED IN
NEW YORK KILLING
ARRESTED IN INDIANAPOLIS
APARTMENT
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New York--- A 23 year old man arrested in Indiana in the stabbing death of Roseann Quinn here will be returned to New York "as soon as possible" Manhattan Dist. Atty. Frank Hogan says. Asst. Dist. Atty. John Van Lindt left New York Tuesday for Indianapolis where John Wayne Wilson was being held on a fugitive warrant issued here. Wilson, a native of Shelbyville, Ind., was arrested Tuesday without struggle at his brother's apartment in Indianapolis. Indianapolis police said Wilson had signed a waiver of extradition. A preliminary hearing was scheduled today. Miss Quinn, 28, a teacher of deaf children, was found dead last Wednesday in her New York apartment. Police said she had been stabbed 18 times. More than 30 detectives were assigned to investigate the murder, and hundreds of people in the neighborhood were questioned. Police released a sketch of a man they believed might be able to identify Miss Quinn's escort Jan. 1, the last night she was seen alive. Sources quoted today by the Daily News said a key witness in the case was a man believed to have shared an apartment with the suspect in New York for the past seven months. The 6-foot, 165-pound Wilson is an escapee from Miami jail, where he was being held on a burglary charge, according to Indianapolis police.Ibid.
January 10, 1973
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MAN WANTED IN
NEW YORK KILLING
ARRESTED IN INDIANAPOLIS
APARTMENT
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Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin
The Kokomo Tribune
October 7, 1971
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97th Birthday
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Mrs. Jessie Wilson of Whitestown, R. R. 1, formerly of West Middleton, will observe her 97th birthday anniversary next Thursday. She was born Oct. 14, 1874, in Shelbyville, and lived most of her life in West Middleton area. Mrs. Wilson lives with her daughter, Mrs. Lula Shirley, and has three other daughters, Mrs. Harold (Doris) Gardner of Anderson, Mrs. Sam (Dorothy) Inman of Lawrence and Mrs. Georgia Dillman, 1328 E. Taylor St. She also has nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. One son is deceased.October 7, 1971
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97th Birthday
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Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin
The Kokomo Tribune
Howard County, Indiana
June 18, 1955
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MRS. BOYD IS BRIDE
OF G. W. G. PIERCY
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Double ring vows were exchanged by Mrs.
Betty jane Boyd, 815 S. Brandon
St., and George W. G. Piercy in the Chapel of Decision of the Main
Street Christian Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Jo. M. Riley
officiated and the couple was attended by Mrs. Fred Wilson of
Shelbyville, sister of the bride, and Charles Jackson. For her wedding,
the bride wore a navy blue crepe dress with matching jacket and white
accessories. Her corsage was of pink roses. Mrs. Wilson, in a navy blue
dress, also wore white accessories and a pink rose corsage. A reception
for 20 guests was given in the home of Kenneth Purcell, a nephew of the
bridegroom, and Mrs. Purcell, where the wedding cake was cut. The pink
cake was adorned with white rosebuds and figures of a bride and
bridegroom, with pink candles on either side. After a week's trip north,
on which the bride wore her wedding ensemble, the couple will be at home
at 2509 S. Webster St. Both Mr. Piercy and his bride were graduated
from Kokomo High School and are employed by Continental Steel Corp., the
bride in the credit department and Mr. Piercy as superintendent of the
nail mill. He also is a graduate of Butler University. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Purcell all of Peru and Fred Wilson, Shelbyville, were out-of-town
guests.Howard County, Indiana
June 18, 1955
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MRS. BOYD IS BRIDE
OF G. W. G. PIERCY
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Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday Afternoon, February 13, 1913
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AGED WALDRON CITIZEN
VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED
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John Wilson, aged
seventy years, and one of the oldest residents of Waldron, was seriously injured
Tuesday evening about 9 o'clock by falling over an exposed pipe. Mr.
Wilson had been to one of the stores and was returning to his home when the
accident occurred. He tripped over the pipe and fell into a ditch at the
side of the interurban tracks. He suffered a severely sprained left ankle
and was bruised and scratched about his body. His injuries, because of his
advanced age are more serious than would have been otherwise.Thursday Afternoon, February 13, 1913
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AGED WALDRON CITIZEN
VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED
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Copied by Melinda Moore Weaver
The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, June 13, 1912
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Thomas Wilson, Will Collins, C. R.
Bruce, Will Fagel and Scott Bruce went to Indianapolis today in the C. R. Bruce touring
car. The three former will go to St. Vincent's hospital to visit James Wilson, who was operated
on there a few weeks ago, and the latter two will look after a watch that was stolen last Sunday night from Scott
Bruce at his room in this city.Thursday, June 13, 1912
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, April 25, 1912
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In superior court this
afternoon, thru Attorneys Wray & Campbell, suit was filed for D. B. Wilson & Son
against Elijah Pike, of Hendricks township, the demand being for $90 on a
note.Thursday, April 25, 1912
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Thursday, August 24, 1911
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NEWS NOTES
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We have the only sanitary ambulance in the city. It is not used as a dead wagon, but used exclusively as an ambulance. It is ready day or night. D. B. Wilson & Son, undertakers. Phone 139 and 140-K.Thursday, August 24, 1911
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NEWS NOTES
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Miss Mary Wilson, of this city, has been tendered the position as teacher of methods in the Central Normal College at DAnville, Ind., at a flattering salary, but will not consider the proposition as she has already accepted the supervisorship of the schools in three townships in Decatur county.Page 4 column 3
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Saturday, July 1, 1911
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Mrs. Joseph Wilson will
go to Noblesville tomorrow to remain for a few days the guest of her
father John
Werts.Saturday, July 1, 1911
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Democrat
Monday, September 5, 1910
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SUES WIFE FOR DIVORCE.
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William W. Wilson Charges That
Abandoned Him Aftera
Two Years of Married Life.
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William W. Wilson, thru his attorney, E. E. Stroup, filed a complaint in the circuit court this afternoon asking for a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Blanche Wilson. The couple were married in 1904 and lived together a little more than two years. There are two children. Since the separation occurred Mrs. Wilson has been living with relatives in Johnson county. Mr. Wilson is a painter and cabinet-maker and makes this city his home. He charges that his wife abandoned him without cause.Monday, September 5, 1910
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SUES WIFE FOR DIVORCE.
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William W. Wilson Charges That
Abandoned Him Aftera
Two Years of Married Life.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday, February 23, 1910
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Mrs. A. M. Wilson, of near St. Paul, has received a telegram announcing the death of her cousin, Charles Sleigh, which occurred at Indianapolis Sunday evening. A. M. Wilson and his son, Louis R. Wilson, and Louis Caudell attended the funeral services, which were held in Indianapolis Wednesday.Wednesday, February 23, 1910
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday Afternoon, March 5, 1908
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RETURNED TO HOSPITAL
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Sheriff John Butler
this morning returned Mrs. Tom Wilson to the Central Hospital
for the insane at Indianapolis. Mrs. Wilson, who has been residing with
her husband, near Wilson postoffice for the past few months, has been an inmate
of the institution at different times for the past three years. The
unfortunate woman would improve during her stay there. She would then be
given a furlough, and after a few weeks would be compelled to return there.Thursday Afternoon, March 5, 1908
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RETURNED TO HOSPITAL
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Republican
Friday, September 20, 1907
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JURY DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF WILSON
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Awards Him the Sum of $35 --
City Attorney Lisher Then
Takes an Appeal to the
Shelby Circuit Court.
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(From Tuesday's Daily.)
The jury in the case of Jame H. Wilson against the city of Shelbyville, came in yesterday afternoon and returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff to the amount of $35. The case was tried in Squire Lewis's court at Waldron yesterday afternoon, and a verdict was returned about 5 o'clock in the evening.Friday, September 20, 1907
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JURY DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF WILSON
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Awards Him the Sum of $35 --
City Attorney Lisher Then
Takes an Appeal to the
Shelby Circuit Court.
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(From Tuesday's Daily.)
Wilson was employed by the city during the smallpox scare in the winter of 1905-6 as a special officer to guard quarantined districts. He claimed that wages were due him to the amount of $30. The city refused to pay this amount and he brought suit for $35, thrity being for services rendered and the remaining fifteen for interest on the amount and attorney's fees. The case was brought in this city and a change of venue taken to Squire Lewis at Waldron. The evidence in the case was heard yesterday before a jury of six men and after they were out seveal hours, they returned a verdict for $35 in favor of the plaintiff.
The case has been appealed in the Shelby Circuit court by City Attorney Lisher.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, November 2, 1905
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
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State of Indiana, Shelby County, ss:Thursday, November 2, 1905
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
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Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of October, 1905, James O. Parrish and Elzy Ensminger were by the Shelby Circuit Court appointed executors of the estate of Ann M. Wilson, deceased, and that said estate is probably solvent.
This 21st day of October, 1905.
JAMES O. PARRISH
ELZY ENSMINGER
Executors
H. S. Downey, Atty.ELZY ENSMINGER
Executors
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, September 25, 1905
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ADDITIONAL NEWS NOTES.
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The Rev. Allen Gastill, of Neoga, Illinois, spent Sunday with F. E. Wilson and wife.Monday, September 25, 1905
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ADDITIONAL NEWS NOTES.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Thursday, September 21, 1905
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There will be a called meeting of the Coterie with Miss Sadie Wilson on Friday night. The purpose of the meeting is to make arrangements to attend a meeting of the Fairland club with Mrs. Totten.Thursday, September 21, 1905
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday March 27, 1905
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Mattie M. Wilson VS Herbert E. Wilson. Complaint for divorce.Monday March 27, 1905
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Democrat
June 9, 1904
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Art Wilson and Will Morgan went to London this afternoon to seek a location for the picnic of the Protected Home Circle of this city and the Capital City lodge of Indianapolis, which is to be held Sunday, June 19.June 9, 1904
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, August 15, 1902
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THOUGHT TO BE DEAD
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Were the Heirs of Elmire Shephard, of
Jackson Township, who Died in 1873.
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Almira Shephard, at the time of her death which was about thirty years ago, was a resident of Jackson township, Shelby county. A will was left bequeathing her land, forty-five acres and $1,5000 in cash to Mary Wilson. At the death of Mrs. wilson this property was to be sold by the executor and divided equally between Rebecca Burroughs, Sarah Gordon and Jane Beels, they being the sisters of her deceased husband, Mr. C. G. Shephard. The money derived from this land was to be paid to the Home Mission of the M.E. church of Southeastern Indiana conference providing none of thiese three heirs could be located. Mary Wilson's death occurred within the last few months and Dr. J. K. Jameson was appointed administrador[sic] of the estate. He has been proceeding to secure the legacy for the church. William H. Beels, of Norfold, Nebraska, [the article continues].Friday, August 15, 1902
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THOUGHT TO BE DEAD
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Were the Heirs of Elmire Shephard, of
Jackson Township, who Died in 1873.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
July 28, 1894
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Miss Nannie Wilson, who has been at Indianapolis some time for medical treatment, returned home last evening.July 28, 1894
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, September 4, 1893
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Mrs. David B. Wilson
and daughter, Mrs. G. M. Ray, have returned from a visit with Dayton
relatives.Monday, September 4, 1893
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Democrat
Shelbyville, Ind.
June 6, 1892
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The condition of
little Irene Wilson was such to-day as to alarm those in
charge of her, and it is now thought that she cannot survive. The sympathy
of the entire community is with the stricken one and the agonized parents.Shelbyville, Ind.
June 6, 1892
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Democrat
December 8, 1892
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Mrs. Wilson, widow of the
late Benonia Wilson, has bought out the saloon and boarding
house of Peter Keck on East Jackson st.December 8, 1892
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
October 8, 1891
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Martin Wilson
presented us Friday with a bag of the finest potatoes we have seen this
season. They were simply immense.October 8, 1891
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Contributed by Susan Kelley
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Wednesday, April 22, 1891
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Two shoe knives and a
pair of shears were lost out of a buggy last Friday, belonging to Worth Wilson.
The finder will receive a reward by returning the property to him.Wednesday, April 22, 1891
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, December 20, 1888
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Persons having notes to sell, or wanting to borrow money should call and see D. L. Wilson.Thursday, December 20, 1888
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Republican
Vol. IX. No. 271. Shelbyville, Ind.
November 16, 1888
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James Wilson, a brother of Lee Wilson, was elected Prosecuting attorney in Kearney county, Kansas.Vol. IX. No. 271. Shelbyville, Ind.
November 16, 1888
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Republican
Monday, April 16, 1888
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James B. Wilson
has received the following letter from Robert W. Medkirk of
Indianapolis: "Dear Sir and Comrade: I see by the papers that
you have brought action to have guardians appointed for several of your comrades
who squander their money. I congratulate you upon the move and hope you
will be successful and have no doubt as the law amply provides for just such
cases. I have been surprised that such a movement had not been made here
as I am sorry to say we have a good many unfortunate comrades that all they get
nearly goes for drink and their pension money goes to the saloon-keeper instead
of their families. I shall watch the outcome of your case and if
successful I think I will try it here."Monday, April 16, 1888
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Republican
Monday October 3, 1887
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"Uncle" Isaac Wilson showed us this morning a psalm and prayer book made in 1768 ad used by his grandfather William Wilson. The blank pages in the book contain the following records of the sons and daughters of William Wilson: William Wilson and Hannah McCarty were married on June 13, 1776; Isaac Wilson was born on April 3, 1777; Elizabeth Wilson, January 14, 1781; Rachel Wilson, September 25, 1792; Hannah Wilson, June 11, 1797; Hannah McCarty, December 9, 1750; James Wilson, father of Isaac H. Wilson, was born on January 15, 1779. Mr. Wilson prizes the book very highly.Monday October 3, 1887
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, March 7, 1887
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Ben Wilson has had his pension increased to $12 per month. Lee F. Wilson, attorney.Monday, March 7, 1887
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, February 1, 1886
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J. W. Wilson lost his bird dog the other day.
Monday, February 1, 1886
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D. L. Wilson wen[sic] to Tipton county this morning on legal business.Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, January 26, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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The case of the State vs. James Wilson, for trespass was dismissed this morning.Tuesday, January 26, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Thursday, January 21, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Miss Mary Wilson, of Waldron, one of the handsomest young ladies in the county, will be here Saturday.Thursday, January 21, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, January 19, 1886
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Miss Ella Needham, of Franklin, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Wilson.Tuesday, January 19, 1886
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Daily Evening Democrat
Thursday, August 20, 1883
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Harry Wilson will leave next week for Napierville, Ill., where he will attend college.Thursday, August 20, 1883
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LOCAL NEWS.
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, September 19, 1878
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DIVORCE NOTES
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Elizabeth Wilson VS William S. Wilson is the title of a divorce case recently filed in the Clerk's office. The divorce is asked on the ground of cruel treatment.
Thursday, September 19, 1878
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DIVORCE NOTES
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Keelus Wilson files a complaint for a divorce from his wife Nancy E. Wilson and complains very bitterly of the cruel treatment he has received at the hands of the gentle Nancy. He charges his wife with being very ungrateful to her marriage vows and with being too much enamored with the winning ways of several persons he names in his complaint. As far as he is concerned he feels quite confident that his married life has been one of rare excellence and virtue.Submitted by Barb Huff
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