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MRS. CATHERINE SHELLENBERGER, Covington. Mrs. Shellenberger is the widow of Jacob E. Shellenberger, who came from Pennsylvania to Miami Co. in 1833; he was a saddler and was employed at his trade here until about 1847, when he built the brick store on the east side of High street, at the north side of the alley between Spring and Pearl streets, and added a general stock of hardware. In 1870, he sold out to his son-in-law, and in 1872 his death occurred. The widow who survives him was his second wife; she is a daughter of Joseph Shellenberger, of Pennsylvania, and was married to Mr. J. E. Shellenberger in Philadelphia in 1854. His first wife was Miss Jane E. McDowell, also of Pennsylvania. By his first wife he had eight children, five of whom attained majority, and three are now living— Mrs. Clinton Shellenberger, Mrs. George W. Freshour and Dr. James E. Shellenberger. By his second wife, he had eight children, six of whom are now living—Jennie, Addie, Ida, Eva, May and Olive.