Fairland Bulletin newspaper

(The Fairland Bulletin, 30 Jan 1879, Vol. 1, No. 45)

The Fairland Bulletin newspaper began publishing in March 1878 in Fairland, Shelby County, Indiana. With the motto Multum in Parvo (a great deal in a small space), George S. Jones shared the local news.

In the 30 Jan 1879 issue, we see that Lewis W. Mohr was the best student at the school, the fraternal lodges announced their regular meetings, the churches held services once or twice a month, the temperance movement was active, & student Adah Padrick died.

                                (The Fairland Bulletin, 30 Jan 1879, Vol. 1, No. 45)

Since Indiana did not organize death certificates until 1899-1900, these newspaper articles are the only record of young Adah's life & death. There is a grave stone in the Boggstown Cemetery for her, but it has no dates.

The ads list area businesses, such as William W. Jones, funeral director.

                                (The Fairland Bulletin, 31 Jan 1879, Vol. 1, No. 46)

According to the 1888 History of Rush County, Indiana, (Brant & Fuller, Chicago, Vol 2, pg 845), George S. Jones (1840-1913) had served in the Civil War, was wounded in battle & escaped from a confederate prison. He published the Fairland Bulletin for 3 years, then moved it to Shelbyville as the Shelby Volunteer (later the Shelby Times). He also worked as a Justice of the Peace, a school teacher, & for the US Pension Office.