Shelbyville IN.
Oct. 8, 1897.  
 J.S. Jerrres, president of the Farmers’ Bank, of this city, died of heart trouble this morning. Mr. Jeffres was born in Westchester, Butler County, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1842. He married Mary Devol, daughter of Thomas Devol, in 1867, and from that time until 1874 lived in Westchester, keeping a general store. In 1874, he formed a partnership with Mr. Devol in the grain business in this city, and continued in that business until the organization of the Farmer’s Bank, of which he became president. His wife, and daughter Aurilla survive. A little daughter, Persie, died about 14 yrs ago. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.

Shelbyville, IN.
Dec. 31,1898.    Henry Doble, one of the best known men in this part of the State, died at his residence in this city this morning, aged 67, of tumor of the brain. He was sheriff of this county for 2 terms during the war. For years he was engaged in the hardware business in this city and as a public auctioneer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, which will have charge of the funeral Monday afternoon.

Shelbyville, IN.
Dec. 31, 1898. the taxpayers of Shelby County held a mass meeting at the courthouse in this city for the purpose of protesting against the extravagances of the Board of County Commissioners in letting contract for 6 bridges. Investigation developed that the contract was made without any advertisement, and at figures which would make the 6 cost about $100,000. The courtroom was crowded, and open accusations of jobbery were uttered. Attorneys are to be employed for the purpose of enjoining the construction and fighting the case to the end. A subscription was taken and names representing nearly three quarters of a million dollars are pledged to see the movement through. Both Democrats and Republicans were present. The sentiment against the jobbery in county and township affairs has reach every neighborhood.

Shelbyville, IN.
Dec. 28, 1898. A few weeks ago the county commissioners let a contract for 6 bridges in different parts of the county, the superstructures to cost over $47,000. The contract was let without any competition to one firm, and no mention was made of the foundations, nor are any plans or specifications on file. The estimated cost of the 6 bridges 1s over $100,000. These facts have caused a general remonstrance among the taxpayers of the county against the extravagances of the board. A mass meeting of the Shelby County farmers is called for next Saturday to protest.

Morristown, IN.
Aug.30,1899. The remains of Lewis Burklie, the aged suicide who blew up his home with dynamite and then went to his barn and took his own life were buried this afternoon in the county cemetery. It is learned that he had whipped his wife the day before his suicide and she left home for a neighbor’s. Later he endeavored to persuade her to return, but she refuse. It is thought that had she returned he would also have taken her life. The Bible was the only book he would allow in his home, and took no papers.

Shelbyville, IN.
Sept. 1.,1899. The fight among the Democrats of this county still continues and the Hord-Hackney-Jeffersonian faction appear to have scored a point. Previous to the last Democratic primary Henry Altman, the successful candidate for auditor, made an agreement with the then Auditor E.T. Carson that Carson should be retained as chief deputy at a salary of $100 a month. This morning Altman took his office, but at the request of his bondsmen, cleaned out the entire office force, employed by Hord and Adams as his attorneys announced that the patronage of the office would be given to Jeffersonian. Altman was County Commissioner for several terms and know something about the management of the office. His chief deputy, A.E. Hayworth, assistant, William Porter, both being school teacher.

Shelbyville, IN.
Feb. 24, 1898.  the Democratic county central committee organized today by the election of Thomas H. Campbell chairman and Claude C. Conner secretary. The contest between Judge Hord, ex-state committeeman, and Supreme Judge Hackney, and George M. Ray had been spirited. Notwithstanding the publication of a card by Judge Hord & Senator Ray that no combination existed between county a candidates, it is claimed that the ring will secure a majority of the state delegates from this county for Hackney.

Shelbyville, IN.
Feb. 21, 1896. The Conrey, Waller & Deprez Furniture Company, of this city, last night filed a mortgage on their plant and personal property for $76,000 to protect creditors. It has been impossible for some time for them to make any large collections and business has not recovered as they had expected. Assets are estimated at $186,000. All of the creditors are abundantly protected. The plant will be continued for some time at least. The deed of assignment names Jacob G. DePrez as assignee.

Shelbyville, IN.
Feb. 18,1896.  Less than a week ago Mrs. John Schoelch committed suicide by jumping into a cistern, and this morning Mrs. Anna Worden, age 27, wife of William Worden, and a daughter of Phillip Wiemar, followed the example. With her husband she visited her father and mother last night, and retired in the best of spirits. Some time in the night she dressed, and going over into a neighbor’s yard, she jumped into a cistern containing about 24 inches of water. No cause can be assigned for the act. She left a note, which read: “Poor Will-poor pa-poor ma-no home.” She was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, who will have charge of internment.

Shelbyville, IN.
Aug. 10,1897 Blue River, where it runs through this county, has been a paradise for the fisherman. A few years ago it was planted with young bass and trout. The fish had begun to propagate freely and the sport was enjoyed by hundreds. A few days ago the strawboard works at Carthage, in Rush county, began to empty its refuse into the river, and today the water is red as blood and filled with the carcasses of dead fish. Animals refuse to drink the water.

Shelbyville, IN.
June 24,1898. While firing the cannon to notify the farmer boys who are members of the Shelbyville company of volunteers, that governor Mount had called them out, Warren Haehl, a member of the strong Battery, had his right arm blown off and Herbert Smith, another member, lost his left thumb, and part of his hand. The battery had been firing rapidly and the cannon had become over heated. In pushing home a charge Smith, who covered the vent, raised his thumb when the explosion took place. Haehl is a son of George Haehl, a prominent business man, while smith’s is a son of Green Smith, a veteran of the war of the rebellion.

Shelbyville, IN.
Oct. 15,1899. Shelbyville is wrought up over a talked of electric railway between this city and Indianapolis. The business men have effected an organization to fight the granting of the franchises by the county commissioners and the City Council, claiming that such a line would ruin the business interests and lessen the value of real property. On the other hand a large number of citizens who are not in business are in favor of the line, claiming that the 100 business men have no right to fence in the town for their own benefit by the line. They also declare that while the business men are seeking to prevent others from trading in Indianapolis, they and their families buy nearly all their supplies outside of Shelbyville. Two men have been here several days looking over the ground preparatory to asking for a franchises and a right of way along the Michigan road.