Dr. Ben F. Dixon

The family of the pioneer Baptist preacher Rev. Thomas Dixon. Left to right Tom Dixon. author and playwright. Rev. A. C. Dixon. known for his ministry: Frank Dixon. minister and lecturer: Mrs. Addie Dixon Thacker, author: Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll, one of the State's first woman physicians.

Shelby's main business in the 1890s A bar was in the corner (became First National Bank) and in the next building too.(Cohen's later)

Eskridge Livery was located at Marion and Morgan Streets by the railroad tracks. The second floor served as a hotel and boarding house for train passengers.

Clyde R. Hoey was a Shelby attorney who served in the House of Representees, Senate and Governor. He purchased the Shelby Review (Cleveland Star) and was editor and publisher.

One of several tobacco companies in Shelby. Later moved from Shelby

Dr. Ben F. Dixon

Shelby's main business in the 1890s A bar was in the corner (became First National Bank) and in the next building too.(Cohen's later)

This ad advertisement was in the Danville Bee (Danville, Va.) looking for a salesman. Rex Cigar Company, Shelby N.C.

1920s Arey Oil Company selling Texaco products. This was located is at the railroad on South Morgan Street.

Newspaper employees in front of the Cleveland Star office on East Marion Street. Clyde Hoey purchased the Shelby Review in 1894 and renamed it to the Cleveland Star and it was incorporated in 1903 as the Star Publishing Company.

Clyde R. Hoey was a Shelby attorney who served in the House of Representees, Senate and Governor. He purchased the Shelby Review (Cleveland Star) and was editor and publisher.

Historical article about The Cleveland Star/Shelby Daily Star newspaper, covering its founding, ownership, operations, and influence in Shelby, North Carolina from 1870 to 1930, compiled from multiple historical sources.