Frank  C.   Seldon

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THE  SHELBY  DEMOCRAT
February 13, 1879
VOL. 1; No. 37
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from the article, SMILING  SHELBYVILLE!

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Frank  C.  Sheldon

          The citizens of Shelby county have, by Mr. Sheldon locating in this city, secured the services of a first-class workman in the hewelry line, and that they have appreciated his presence is shown by the rapidly increasing patronage he has received from the hands of the people of this city and vicinity.  Mr. Sheldon was born in the year 1852, in Adrian, Michigan, and at the early age of thirteen years began the learning of the jeweler's trade in his native place.  He served a two-years' apprenticeship, and not satisfied with the knowledge already gained, went to Toledo, Ohio, where he connected himself with the largest jewelry establishment in that city, and for six years worked under the instructions of a French workman of considerable note, who had but recently come to this country from Geneva, Switzerland, where he was reputed to be one of the best workmen in his line.  while under his instruction, Mr. Sheldon took lessons in engraving, which art he has mastered completely.  He is now thoroughly proficient in the three branches --- the manufacturing jeweler's trade, watchmaker's trade and the engraver's trade.  Having served an eight years apprenticeship under some of the best instructors in the country, he was eminently qualified to fill any position in his business, and still wishing to add to his experience, he went to Chicago, Illinois, and took charge of the manufacturing and repairing departments of an extensive house in that city, which position he filled with great credit for some time.  Wanting to start business for himself he went South, looking for a suitable location.  Not being able to find a place suited to his liking, he came North again, and settled in this city, renting the corner of the room occupied by Kirk's hat store.  He remained in that location for two years, at the end of which time, his trade having grown to such an extent that more room was necessary, he rented the corner room of Joseph Levinson, directly across the street, where he can now be found.  Having all the facilities in the way of improved machinery, tools and material for watch and hewelry manufacturing and repairing, he is now doing a first-class business.  He does work in the best and most approved manner, and warrants eveything he turns out.  He is also agent for the Seth Thomas Clock Company, and is to furnish one of their make of clocks for the Court-house tower, which, when put up, will be the standard time for Shelby county.  You can always find the best watches, clocks, jewelry and spectacles at Sheldon's and the only first-class stock of silverware, knives, forks and spoons kept in the city.  Mr. Sheldon has located permanently, and is responsible for every article sold in his establishment.
     Next biography in the "Smiling Shelbyville" newspaper article, John Shelk.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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