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Dearborn County Births 1900-1903

The following is an index of births in Dearborn County, Indiana between 1900 and 1903. The original record contains additional information about the child and parents. Digital images are available via the Record Requests Page.

Dearborn County, Indiana Births, 1900-1907 is available in paperback and PDF ebook. Learn more on the Books page.

Dearborn County Newspaper Index – 1880-1884

The Dearborn County, Indiana Newspaper Index is split into multiple parts. This section gives births, marriages, divorces, and deaths found in Dearborn County newspapers from 1880 to 1884. Visit the Dearborn County Newspaper Index page to learn more about the index and how to access the newspapers.

Digital copies of the newspapers listed in this index are available through the Record Requests Page.

Dearborn County Commissioners Allowances – Dec 1884

Allowances of the December 1884 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 25 Dec 1884 – Page 3, Column 4

LIST OF ALLOWANCES,
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Dearborn county, Ind., at their Dec. session, 1884, and ordered to be published in the Register, as having the largest circulation in said county.

Public Buildings.

  • W H Jordan, window glass, putty, etc.
  • L Kugferschmidt, repairing clocks
  • C A H Hitzfeld, repairing shelves, etc.
  • Geo Willers, repairing locks and keys
  • Lawbgh Gas Co., for gas
  • H G Kidd, repairing stoves, etc.
  • W F Cook, new stoves for court house
  • John C Sims, sundries
  • W J Fitch, oil, brooms, etc., for jail
  • Early & Daniels, coal
  • Gideon Renner, coal
  • Sparks Bros., sundries for jail and c h
  • H Gerkin, paid labor for dumping coal
  • J H Burkham, lumber furnished

Commissioner’s Court Expense.

  • John C Sims, serving summons

Expense of Criminals.

  • John C Sims, boarding prisoners
  • B J Grant, transporting prisoners

Expense of Elections.

  • J C Sims, posting notice of elections

Books and Stationery.

  • Martin Kieffer, 1 gross pens
  • Wilstach, Baldwin & Co., 4 gross pens
  • John Calvert, letter heads
  • Wm B Burford, books
  • Chatfield & Woods, stationery
  • Sentinel Co., books and stationery

Roads and Highways.

  • John C Sims, serving road viewers
  • Harvey McClure, service as road viewer
  • Thomas Nead, road viewer
  • Geo Steinmetz, road viewer
  • Jos Deffner, road viewer
  • Chas R Campbell, road viewer
  • L D Leming Sr., road viewer
  • Henry Fangman, road viewer
  • Chas Hornbach, road viewer
  • I W Truitt, qualifying viewer
  • Josiah McLeaster, making fence
  • John C Miller, for paving road

Printing and Advertising.

  • J E Larimer, notice to taxpayers
  • Everett & Gregory, notice to creditors
  • Hunter & O’Brien, sundry blanks and ad

Officers’ Salary.

  • H B Hill, salary as County Sup’t
  • T T Annis County Commis
  • Chas Fish, County Commis
  • John Feist, County Commis
  • Julius Severin, County Auditor
  • Jas D Gatch, County Treasurer

Specific Allowance.

  • Charles Fisk, expense to Harrison
  • Julius Severin, postage, expr. And telegr
  • Jas D Gatch, postage, expr.
  • Warren Tebbs, postage, expr.
  • A Schafer, for use of horse
  • T T Annis, sundry telegrams, toll, etc.
  • Geo W Taylor, horses and carriage to asy
  • F A York & Co., horses and carriage
  • L Kohlerman, horses and carriage

Bridges and Culverts.

Dillsboro Bridge.

  • Jordan Wainscott, for stone
  • F A Transier, pertaining painting

Jamison Creek Bridge.

  • Henry Stenger, for rebuilding bridge

White Water Bridge.

  • Michael Bogenschott, for paving river shore to protect same

Wilson Creek Bridge.

  • W Brown, hauling lumber
  • T T Annis, sundries
  • J C Small, fence posts and lumber

Laughery Bridge.

  • O P Cobb & Co., sundry hardware
  • G W Taylor, spring wagon for painter
  • Chas Fisk, lumber furnished
  • C C Mueller, brushes for painters

New North Hogan Bridge.

  • H C Busse, service as sup’t
  • A T Gridley, service as surveyor
  • Dorsey & Hahn, contractors of abutments and paid sundry orders given by them

Poor—Sparta Township.

  • F Slater & Son, sundry groceries to Mary & Ellen McMahan
  • Fred Homan, groc, Peter Bradley, John Borders
  • John C Miller, overseer of poor

Poor—Manchester Township.

  • W F Crocker, groc for Mrs. Laybourn

Poor—Logan Township.

  • James Lods, for Cath Kuhn’s reg allow, cash paid sundries for sundry poor persons

Poor—Miller Township.

  • Robt Hargitt, groc for Geo Conner

Poor—Clay Township.

  • Fred Ginter, provisions for Geo Ash

Poor—York Township.

  • F Miller, sundries, C Glaescher, insane; Peter Mann, insane
  • Geo Scheib, care of Geo Glaescher
  • Rosa Marmet, transporting paupers

Poor—Centre Township.

  • John Wildridge, groceries for Jennie Parr, John Chris, Mrs. Spice Means, Henry Miller, Thomas Rand, John Parson, S Woolley, James Lancy, John Thompson, Thos Clark
  • Henry Wood, groceries for Vina Saunders, Mr. Ross, Mrs. Chamberlain
  • Thomas Wright, groceries for Vina Saunders, John Chris, Mrs. Hagey, Mrs. Jennie Farrell, Mrs. Elizabeth Curry
  • Albert Bloom, groceries for Wm Cheek, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mrs. Hauck
  • Charles Fehling Jr., groceries for Mrs. Jennie Thompson, Thos Acres, Mrs. Berry, Maria Riley, James Howard, Mrs. John Vogel
  • Robert Maybin, groceries for Eph Bailey, Mrs. Barer, Wm McCartney, Wm Brown, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. A Criswell, Thos Acres, Wm Posey, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Saunders, John Thompson, Mrs. Chamberlain
  • Fred Mauntel, coffin for Wm Thompson
  • O P Cobb & Co., groceries for Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Farrar
  • F Opperman, groceries for John Kerrigan, H A Johnson, Kate Welsh, Martin Kerrigan, Mary Hughes
  • McConnell & McAvoy, outfit for Smith’s son; clothing for A Criswell, Mrs. Vanoy; shoes for Vina Saunders, Mr. Woolley, Lee Winscott; pants for a tramp
  • Geo W Mitchell, cash paid for transportation of tramps and sundries

Lawrenceburgh township, expense of Poor.

  • Gideon Renner, coal for Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Nancy Smith, Mr. Kaufman, Mrs. B Marshall
  • George Beckenholdt & Co., coal for Ed Savage, Mrs. Kohr, Mrs. Tilford, Mrs. Swainey, Mrs. Sowers, Schultz, Geo Eckler
  • W J Fitch, groceries for Mrs. Bruce
  • Charles Israel, groceries for Mrs. Colvin, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Farwell, Mrs. Gratsey, Mrs. A Williams, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Eads, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Peirce, Mrs. Farwell, Mrs. Diggs, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Gratsey
  • T M Hood, groceries for Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Ellen Huff
  • H R Helmuth, groc, Mrs. Williamson
  • Fitch & Shaw, groce, William Riddle
  • J H & M J McLean, groceries for Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Lewis, James White, Mrs. Knorr, Mrs. Gratsey, Mrs. West, Mrs. Tout
  • Sparks Bros., groceries for Mrs. Williams, Mrs. C Davis, Mrs. T Bailey, Mrs. Ellen Huff, Mrs. Derman, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Sweeney
  • A G Tebbs, groceries for Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. A Truelock, Mrs. John Best, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Derman, Mrs. Kohr, Mrs. Eichler, Mrs. Pulliam
  • John Isherwood, groceries for Mrs. Flush, Mrs. Rube, Walter Sharp
  • Gideon Renner, coal for R Anderson, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Kaufman, Mrs. Junker, Mrs. Young
  • John Dorman, for James White
  • John M Palmer, boarding tramps
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Co., coffin for Mrs. Wadkins
  • McConnell & McAvoy, clothing for McCloskey, deaf and dumb

County Asylum.

  • Thos Duncan, salary as sup’t
  • Charlotte Duncan, salary as matron
  • Cassie Manlief, service
  • Kate Wilson, work
  • Lawbgh and Napoleon turnpike, toll
  • Sam Claspill, mending harness, shoes, etc.
  • Thos Duncan, sundry cash accounts
  • P Weis, flour and cornmeal
  • Henry Fangman, cow
  • Sam S[?], span of Norman horses
  • John McGuire, pair of mules
  • Lewis Drake, service
  • Chas Talley, service
  • Wm McMullen, beef, corn and sundries
  • Geo W Hall, fresh meat
  • Samuel Kennedy, hauling coal
  • Marius Huls, hauling coal
  • Rezin Gearheart, seed wheat
  • Benjamin Rumsey, steers
  • James Hallowell, yarn
  • John W Roberts, harness
  • Bradford & Bond, harness
  • Early & Daniels, wheel barrows
  • O P Cobb & Co., syrup and sundries
  • Marmet Coal Co., coal
  • H Chairsell, agt, frt on coal
  • A D Cook, new pump and sundries
  • Robt McMullen, threshing wheat
  • Wm F Crocker, groceries and sundries
  • Josiah Duncan, potatoes
  • Joe Small, receiver, lumber
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Co., coffins
  • Robt Maybin, sugar, molasses, coffee, etc.
  • Sparks Bros., seed and sundries
  • Excelsior Iron and Copper Works, work
  • Giegoldt, Beinkamp & Co., sundries
  • A G Tebbs, potatoes and beef
  • Prestley Jolley, making plans for barn
  • Alex Ruble, cutting timber
  • C C Cross, cutting timber
  • Sam McMullen, cutting timber
  • Geo Heller, furnishing sand
  • Peter Heller, hauling sand
  • Grant Greenham, quarrying stone
  • Sebastian Greenham, hauling stone
  • Everett Hall, hauling with team
  • Plubius Huls, moving dirt
  • Benj Drake, work on foundation
  • Amos Sims, quarrying stone and sand
  • Austin Barrows, stone work
  • Ed Darling, work on foundation
  • Wall Rider, stone work
  • Early & Daniels, lime for foundation
  • William Manlief, cutting timber
  • Peter Bidner, hauling lumber
  • Benj Bruce, hauling timber
  • Theodore Cross, hauling stone
  • Andrew Bruce, work on foundation
  • Plubius Huls, quarrying stone
  • Nelson Hall, sundry hauling
  • Elias Canfield, hauling
  • Wm Sims, hauling logs
  • Samuel Kennedy, hauling lumber
  • Benj Bruce, hauling logs
  • Wheeling Iron & Nail Co., nails
  • H Chairsell, agt, frt on nails
  • Cutter & Savidge Lumber Co., lumber
  • H Chairsell, agt, frt on lumber
  • Chas Moser & Co., paint
  • L M Dayton, hardware
  • H Chairsell, agt, freight
  • W F Cook, cement
  • F Thoms & Co., iron work for barn
  • O P Cobb & Co., cement
  • Ohio Butt Co., hardware
  • Nathan Stedman, castings
  • H P Spaeth & Co., sundry hardware

Dearborn County Commissioners Proceedings – Dec 1884

Proceedings of the December 1884 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 18 Dec 1884 – Page 2, Column 4

COMMISSIONER’S COURT.

Thomas Nead, George H. McClure and L. D. Leming Sr, viewers, report that a road in Harrison township should be vacated from the beginning point to the State line.

Charles R. Campbell and Joseph Deffner, viewers, report that the road laid by viewers Anthony Blattner, Joseph Probst and Otha W. Grubbs is not of public utility.

Henry Fangman, George Steinmtz and Charles Hornbach, viewers, report that the proposed highway in Miller and York townships is of public utility. Thomas W. Harper presents a claim for damages to the amount of $1,000.

Joseph F. Radcliff is appointed physician of Kelso township, presents a petition for the building of a bridge opposite the village of Trenton on the west bank of White Water. The matter was referred to Commissioner Annis to examine into the cause and report.

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – Nov 1884

Proceedings of the November 1884 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 20 Nov 1884 – Page 3, Column 4

NEW CASES IN COURT.

John P. Moore vs. John M. Kimball. On note, $500.

Mary Bolly vs. Robert Martin and others. Foreclosure.

George B. Fitch, guardian of Omer T. Hayes, vs. Edward Hayes, Adm’r Leah Hayes and others.

Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Burkhardt Schmalz; foreclosure.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis; injunction. Same vs. same; to review judgment.

John Billingsley vs. Strawder Cheek; demand, $1,500.

A. G. Tebbs vs. Thos. E. Francis; on note.

Lawrenceburg Building Society vs. Thos. E. Francis; foreclosure.

State ex rel Lucy O. Whitney vs. W. C. Bennett; on bond.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis; damages.

Henry F. Baker vs. Sarah Ann Baker; divorce.

Wood Mower and Reaper Co. vs. Peter Beck; demand, $105.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael Shanks; damages.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West; on note.

State ex rel Mahala Kunkel vs. Burt E. Huffman; bastardy.

State vs. Charles Davidson; on bond.

Nancy Ann Gardiner vs. Eden Purdy; appeal.

William S. Lewis vs. Mary J. Lewis; divorce.

George J. Frey vs. John Feist, adm’r Catharine Frey; claim $267.

T. E. Craig vs. T. M. Kyle, adm’r Hannah Burton; claim, $38.75.

Lawrenceburg Register – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

CIRCUIT COURT.

George W. Johnston makes final report as administrator of the estate of Elias Chisman, and is finally discharged.

David H. Stapp, administrator of the estate of Mary Plummer, makes report of sale of real estate in Aurora to James W. Walton.

John C. McCullough makes final report as administrator of the estate of Martin Hoog.

George Proctor, administrator of the estate of David Rickard, makes report of sale of real estate in Clay township to Lilly Rickard.

Henry Peper appointed administrator of estate of Frederick Wolker. Bond $250.

A. H. Gibson vs. Fred. Tholke. Judgment against the defendant for $607.93.

John Zeh appointed commissioner to make sale of real estate in the partition suit of Margaret Zimmerman and others.

Wilson Swales Sr. vs. Estate of Joseph Koehler. Claim of $10 allowed.

Frederick Morningstrong vs. W. H. Baker. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Wm. H. Bunger vs. Lucinda Powell. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

America E. Hook vs. W. S. Burroughs. Dismissed a plaintiff’s costs.

M. H. Harding vs. City of Lawrenceburg. Dismissed at costs of defendant.

Kate Huler vs. Henry Huler. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

George J. Frey vs. John Feist, adm’r estate Catharine Frey. Claim of $267 allowed.

The following new cases have been brought:

  • Zeph Heustis vs. Abe Junker. Damages.
  • John R. Miller vs. Fred Tholke. On note.
  • John A. Conwell vs. W. H. Small. On note.
  • Ross Hayes vs. Peter Walter. On account.
  • Preston Conaway vs. Fred Tholke. On note.
  • Robert Simpson vs. Zeph Heustis. On note.
  • Samuel Woodside vs. D. A. Harding. On account.
  • Edward LeCraw vs. Miami Stove Works. On account.
  • Ex parte Margaret Zimmerman et als. Partition.

Lawrenceburg Register – 4 Dec 1884 – Page 2, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.

A. G. Tebbs vs. Thos. Francis. Judgment against defendant for $209 and costs.

E. G. Hayes vs. A. E. Nowlin, administrator. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis. Judgment against defendants for costs.

State vs. George W. Robinson. The jury after having been out some 18 hours in the consideration of this cause report that they can not agree.

State vs. Charles Nolte. Jury find the defendant not guilty.

Julius Severin vs. Board of Commissioners. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

State vs. Charles Davidson and D. H. Stapp. Judgment against D. H. Stapp for $100.

State vs. Theodore Burkam. Assault and battery. Defendant enters a plea of guilty. Fine $5 and costs.

State vs. Solomon Gould. Pleads guilty. Fined $2 and costs.

William Miller vs. Estate of Barnhart Miller. Claimed $22 allowed.

Samuel Woodside et als vs. D. A. Harding et als. Judgment against defendants for $92.68.

In the matter of the Guardianship of Omer T. Hayes; George B. Fitch, guardian. W. H. Bainbridge and other creditors file petition for the removal of guardian.

Sarah Criswell appointed guardian of Clara Lane Criswell. Bond, $4,000.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

  • Guardianship of Andrew Beinkamp.
  • Estate of Sarah A. Isgrigg.

The following new cases have been brought:

  • Charles F. Schwenkmeyer vs. Fred Tholke and others. Foreclosure.
  • Caroline M. Hayes vs. Clara M. Walker. Partition.
  • Same vs. William Schneider. Same.
  • Same vs. Samuel McElfresh. Same.
  • Same vs. Hattie O’Brien. Same.
  • Hannah Stevenson vs. James N. Bachelor. Foreclosure.
  • Isabella Watts vs. Daniel M. Guard. Foreclosure.
  • German Building Society vs. Fred Henke. Foreclosure.
  • Webter Wagon Co. vs. John M. Palmer. On note.

Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Dec 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

COURT REPORT.

Charles W. Stapp, adm’r of the estate of Adam Clemens, makes report of sale of real estate.

Eugene Curry appointed guardian of Catharine Dexheimer. Bond, $280.

Joseph D. Curtis makes final report as guardian of David L. Nevitt, an insane person, and presents his resignation of said trust.

Hamilton Conaway, executor of the estate of James Johnson, makes report of sale of real estate.

Martin Corcoran vs. Mary Corcoran. Judgment against defendant for $610.

The bond of R. E. Slater, Prosecuting Attorney elect of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, was presented, which was approved by the Court, and he is sworn as Prosecuting Attorney according to law.

State ex rel Mahala Kunkel vs. Burt E. Huffman. Judgment against defendant for $400.

Josephine Hulscamp vs. City of Aurora. The jury find for plaintiff, and assess her damages at $100.

Stephen Heustis vs. Hartford Insurance Co. Judgment against defendant for $450.

Lawrenceburg Building Society vs. Margaret Francis. Judgment against defendant for $267.

John A. Conwell vs. W. H. Small. Judgment against def’t for $244.

Mary Bolly vs. Robert Martin and others. Judgment against defendants for $723. George Givan appointed receiver to take charge of the real estate and collect the rent, and credit the same on this debt.

Ex parte Philip Horr and others. Wm. S. Holman Jr. is appointed commissioner to make sale of real estate.

John R. Miller vs. Fred Tholke. Judgment against def’t for $203.

Preston Conaway vs. Fred Tholke. Judgment against def’t for $711.

Abe Junker vs. Zeph Heustis. Plaintiff dismisses care at his own costs.

W. A. Wood Reader Co. vs. Henry Beck. Plaintiff acknowledges that the debt has been paid, and this case is dismissed.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West. Judgment against defendant for $250.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael and Isaac Shanks. Parties agree to submit case to arbitrators. James McKinney, Ferris Nowlin and Geo. B. Ward are appointed arbitrators.

Nancy Ann Gardiner vs. Eden Purdy. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

Robert Simpson vs. Zeph Heustis. Judgment against def’t for $132.

The will of Mrs. Henry Hitzfeld admitted to probate. She leaves all her property to her husband.

Dillsboro Room 4 School Roll of Honor – 1884

Roll of honor of the Room 4 School in Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 13 Nov 1884 – Page 2, Column 3

Dillsborough.

The following named pupils in Room No. 4 averaged a grade of 90 and upward for the month of October: Walter Rowland, Mary Suits, Amy Ginter, Eva Wilson, Carrie Lenover, Maggie Suits, Minnie Shepherd, and Addie Suits.

Dearborn County Commissioners Allowances – Sep 1884

Allowances of the September 1884 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 2 Oct 1884 – Page 4, Column 5

LIST OF ALLOWANCES,
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Dearborn county, Ind., at their Sept. session, 1884, and ordered to be published in the Register, as having the largest circulation in said county.

County Asylum.

  • Tatum, Embry & Co., cattle for county farm
  • C C Cross, work on county farm
  • T W Kestner, for transportation and driving cattle to county farm
  • Robert Maybin, beans
  • W F Crocker, sundry supplies
  • James Griffith, for washing machine
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., dry goods
  • Wm Pummil, horseshoeing and repairing wagons
  • Samuel N Claspill, for mending shoes for inmates
  • E S Downey, sulky plow
  • H J Marshall & Co., paint
  • Charlotte Duncan, salary as matron
  • Chas Tally, wages as farm hand
  • Peter Heller, wages as farm hand
  • Anna Laughlin, wages as servant
  • Amos Sims, work on farm
  • Louis Drake, for 3 months as farm hand
  • Thomas Duncan, salary as supt
  • Cassey Manlief, wages as servant
  • Thomas Duncan, sundry, cash accounts
  • H Chairsell, 2 tones bone dust
  • Law’bgh and Napoleon turnpike, toll
  • C Goldsmith & Bros, sundry clothing for the inmates
  • David Perlee, sundry repairing of farm implements

Public Buildings.

  • Wm Damon, labor at court house
  • Belle Garrison, cleaning court house
  • Frank Sims, cleaning jail
  • Carrie Rich, cleaning court house
  • Dave Donaldson, whitewashing jail
  • Law’bgh Gas Co., sundry repairs
  • Rudolph Walter, for sponges
  • Sparks Bros., sundries for court house and jail
  • Henry Gerlin, cleaning court house
  • Law’bgh Gas Co., for gas
  • Henry Hitzfield, for sundry repairing of furniture
  • Archibald George, drayage
  • George Tebbitts, shoveling coal
  • Early & Daniels, sundry hardware
  • Gideon Renner, anthracite coal
  • I Crist & Son, hardware
  • Law’bgh Gas Light Co., gas

Expense of Criminals.

  • John C Sims, boarding prisoners
  • Chas E Glass, reward for arresting a fugitive criminal

Assessing Revenue.

  • I C Vandolah, asst assessor, Clay tp
  • Van S B Crowley, assessing Clay tp
  • Jos Wilhelm, assessing Kelso tp
  • Isidore Brichler, assessing York tp
  • John Berauer, assessing Jackson tp
  • Martin Kieler, binding assessment blanks

Roads and Highways.

  • Charles Schindler, filling approaches on Wilson Creek bridge, assisting surveyor
  • Joseph Gross, assisting surveyor
  • Albert T. Gridley, surveying Wilson creek road, Lawrenceburgh and Aurora gravel road
  • Jeremiah McLeaster, labor, making fence on Wilson Creek road
  • John C Sims, subpoena for road viewers
  • Sol Longenecker, damages for land taken for road purposes
  • John A Cole, services as road viewer
  • Chas Rachenbach, services as road viewer
  • D F Williams, services as road viewer

Bridges—Laughery Bridge.

  • Jos S Buffington, labor, painting bridge
  • Wm Christopher, painting bridge
  • Thos. Thompson, painting bridge
  • Willison Criss, painting bridge
  • Geo Fenton, painting bridge
  • Sohn E Theetge, painting bridge
  • Wm Wheeler, painting bridge
  • James E Christopher, painting bridge
  • Thomas F Harwood, painting bridge
  • F Thoms & Co., iron work on bridge
  • Michael Moran, iron work on bridge
  • Chas Mueller, paint brushes
  • Chas Leibecke, paint and oil

Dillsborough Bridge.

  • Jas E Christopher, labor painting bridge
  • Wm Christopher, painting bridge
  • Frank Transier, painting bridge
  • James Riddle, sundry paint and oil
  • F A York & Co., sundry hauling

Hogan Bridge (Aurora).

  • Jas E Christopher, labor painting bridges
  • Wm Christopher, painting bridges
  • Josephus Buffington, painting bridges
  • Michael Moran, drayage
  • Chas C Mueller, paint and oil
  • Lomas Forge and Bridge Works, adjusting bridge

Wilson Creek Bridge.

  • Michael Bogenschott, making rips raps, rebuilding abutments
  • Albert T Gridley, service as engineer
  • J C Small, receiver, lumber
  • Josiah McLeaster, making fence
  • Wm Brown, drayage
  • Joseph Tittel, lumber
  • Joseph A Mendell, labor
  • Lomas Forge and Bridge Works, for new iron superstructure

Lawrenceburgh township, expense of Poor.

  • Frank X Volz, provisions, Jac Weyland
  • Mr. Hood, groc for Mrs. Eichler
  • Schleicher Bros., groc, Henry Schmoel, Mrs. Sherrod, Mrs. Schultz
  • John M Palmer, boarding transient poor
  • Chas E Ferris, medicine for poor
  • Jos McGranahan, groc, Mrs. Junker, Lonnsberry, Mrs. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Tout, Mrs. Junker, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Cath Davis, Mrs. Derman
  • Gideon Renner, coal for Mrs. Sours, Mrs. Bruce
  • G Beckenholdt & Co., coal, Mrs. Kaufman, Mrs. Mack
  • Sparks Bros., groceries, Mrs. Williams, John T Baily, Mrs. Derman
  • John Isherwood, grocer, Mrs. John Flush, Mrs. John Calvin, Mrs. Mary Yarber, Mrs. Ruby
  • J S Dorman, dry goods, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Sarah Graden, Mrs. Eickler
  • J F Hammerle, grocer, Mrs. Stack, Mrs, Buchanan, Mrs. Diggs, Mrs. Herron, Mrs. Sherrod, Mrs. Colvin
  • Herman Oertling, groc, Mrs. Weggand
  • S Strasburger, dry goods, Mrs. Buchanan

Poor—Centre Township.

  • McCreary & Niebaum, dry goods for Taylor Johnson, Mrs. Bealman, Mrs. Betterton
  • Riverview Cemetery, graves for poor
  • A C Murdock, grocer, Mrs. Geo Gray, Mrs, Sarah Smith, Mrs. Mary Guager, John Crist, W S Martins, Timothy James
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., groceries and dry goods, Mrs. Viditto, Mrs. Hagy, Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. Vinson, Mrs. Powers
  • J M Wheeler, grocer, Mrs. Mary Ropping, Mrs. Thos Acre, Mrs. Eph Bailey
  • Giegoldt, Beinkamp & Co., groceries for Mrs. Walker, Wm McCartney, Wm Theetge
  • Robt Maybin, grocer, Wm Theetge, D Powers, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Eph Bailey, Mrs. Christy, Mrs. Brown
  • Thomas Wright, groc, Wm Vinson, Mrs. Thos Rand, Mrs. Vina Sanders, Mrs. Hagy, Mr. Timothy James, Mrs. Viley Dear
  • J C Green, groceries, Thomas Ackers
  • Geo W Taylor, sundry carriages for funerals of poor
  • John Wildridge, groc, L Winscott, Wm McCartney, Timothy James, Mrs. Eph Bailey, Wm Cheek
  • Fred Opperman, groc, Mrs. Thos Hughes, Mrs. Kate Welsch, Mrs. Mar Kerrigan, Mrs. Billy Dair, Mrs. John Kerrigan
  • Chas Fehling Jr., groc, Mrs. Barns
  • John A Neese, sundry meals for transient paupers
  • Nicholas Scharfenberger, boarding
  • Riverview Cemetery Co., graves for poor
  • Wm T Day, coffins for poor
  • Mrs. Pelgen, groceries, Mrs. Bittner, Mrs. Thos Ackers
  • Albert Bloom, grocer, Wm Cheek, Mrs. Cath Hauck
  • Henry Wood, grocer, Mr. Ross
  • Chas Mattox, agent O & M R R, Transportation of poor
  • Herdegan & Kress, groc, Mrs. V Sickles
  • A Hill & Son, transportation of paupers
  • Levy, Baker & Co., blank trustees orders for poor

Poor—Washington Township.

  • A M Campbell, expenses for caring for and taking sick man to county asylum

Poor—Sparta Township.

  • H D Moore, groceries for Isaac Davis for 9 months
  • John C Miller, transporting as insane man to county asylum

Poor—Harrison Township.

  • Wm Shroyer, coffin and burial expenses for child of Wm Smith
  • Wm Meade, boarding transient paupers

Poor—Jackson Township.

  • Frank Busald, groc, Mrs. Strasinger
  • J P Van Wedding, conveying
  • Mrs. Strasinger to county asylum

Poor—Clay Township.

  • Fred Ginter, groceries for Annie and Elizabeth Evans

Printing and Advertising

  • Hunter & O’Brien
  • L W Cobb

Books and Stationery.

  • Wm B Burford
  • Sentinel Co.
  • O H Hasselman
  • John Calvert
  • Levy, Baker & Co.

Specific Allowance.

  • T & A Pickering, tapeline
  • Henry Hitzfeldt, drawing tools
  • George L Gatch, sundries
  • F A York & Co., expense of commissioner’s court
  • D H Miller, sundry hauling for county
  • Julius Severin, postage and expressage

Officers’ Salary.

  • Jas D Gatch, Treasurer
  • Julius Severin, Auditor
  • Chas Fisk, Commissioner
  • John Feist, Commissioner
  • H B Hill, County Sup’t

Dearborn County Commissioners Proceedings – Sep 1884

Proceedings of the September 1884 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Sep 1884 – Page 3, Column 2

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Liquor licenses granted to the following: William Teke, Dillsboro; Ben Sprang, Lawrenceburg; E. Braunagle, C. S. Notmeyer, and Andy Friberger, Aurora.

The contract for furnishing hard coal for the public buildings was given to Gideon Renner. Beckenholdt & Co., were the successful bidders for supplying soft coal.

James Ruble, a late private of Company C., of the 16th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, presents a claim that the Bounty voted to Volunteers was never received by him.

Joseph Deffner, W. C. Buffington and Charles Campbell appointed reviewers to view a proposed highway in Logan Township, and report at the December session.

Charles Rachenbauch, John A. Cole and D. F. Williams, viewers appointed to view a proposed highway in Harrison and Logan Townships, and make their report, and report that said proposed highway will be of public utility. There being no remonstrance against said road, by order of the Board said road was granted.

John P. Walker, William Wethered and William Teke, viewers, report that the highway examined by them in Manchester township is not of public utility, and the Board declare said road vacated and condemned.

Henry Fangman, Charles Hornbach and George Steinmetz appointed viewers to view highway in York and Miller townships, and report at December session.

Thomas Nead, Harvey McClure and L. D. Leming appointed viewers of proposed highway in Harrison township.

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1884

Awards of the 1884 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 28 Aug 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

THE FAIR.

HORSES FOR HEAVY DRAFT.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, N. S. Walton; 2d, G. W. Terrill & Son.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, J. L. L. Mulford & Son.
  • Stallions, 2 years old, 1st, G. W. Terrill & Son; 2d, J. R. Cole & Son.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, W. T. Wainscot.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, R. A. Walker; 2d, J. P. Livingston.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, J. L. Mulford & Son; 2d, L. Prichard.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, Elias Small; 2d, A. L. Bruce.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Robert Huddleston; 2d, Geo Yowell.
  • Mare 1 year old, 1st, W. T. Wainscot; 2d, L. Prichard.
  • Mare colt, 1st, J. G. Parks; 2d, L Prichard.
  • Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Thos. Craig; 2d, J R Cole.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, Charles Johnson; 2d, J G Parks.

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, S T Johnson.
  • Stallion 3 years, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, John Hisey.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, F W Cole; 2d, J R Cole & Son.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, W T Wainscot; 2d, J R Cole.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, Wm Arnold.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, Ben P Easton; 2d, Matt White.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, John Yanny; 2d, Wm Gaines.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Edward Botts; 2d, Riddle & Norris.
  • Mare 1 year old, 1st, A G Jackson; 2d, George E Rouse.
  • Mare colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, Edward Gaines.
  • Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, R A Brady.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, Wm Arnold; 2d, J D Conner.

SADDLE HORSES.

  • Stallion, any age, 1st, J R Cole & Son; 2d, J B Gosney.
  • Mare any age, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, Mat White.
  • Gelding any age, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, R A Brady.

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, B P Gosney.
  • Stallion 3 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, John Hisey.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, J H Dickerson; 2d, J C Turner.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, G W Terrill & Sons; 2d, John Harves.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, J E Botts.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, Jesse Hunt; 2d, Robert Clore.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, Wm Gaines; 2d, John Yanney.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Edward Botts; 2d, Riddle & Norris.
  • Mare colt, 1st, Robert Clore; 2d, J M Horton.
    Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, Mat White.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, C G Duncan; 2d, Wm Arnold.

MATCHED HORSES.

  • Pair matched horses, 1st, Ben P Easton; 2d, S T Jackson.

SWEEPSTAKES ON STALLIONS AND HORSES.

  • Stallion and two or more colts, 1st, J M Horton.
  • Brood mare and colts, 1st, F W Cole.
  • Sucking colt, 1st, J M Horton.

SWEEPSTAKES ON HORSES.

  • Horses for all uses, 1st, Ben P Easton.
  • Harness animal, 1st, Riddle & Norris.

JACKS AND MULES.

  • Jack any age, 1st, John W Gaines; 2d, Greenville Wilson.
  • Mule, three years old, 1st, H A Hill; 2d, Wm Hayes.
  • Mule two years old, 1st, Alvin Works; 2d, J W Chance.
  • Mule one year old, 1st, O W Grubbs.
  • Mule colt, 1st, John W Gaines.
  • Span mules, 1st, W B Corbin; 2d, H A Hill.

SHORT HORN CATTLE.

  • Bull three years old, 1st, Geo E Rouse; 2d, E S Frazee.
  • Bull two years old, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Bull one year old, 1st, J G Robins & Sons; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Bull Calf, 1st, E S Frazee; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Cow three years, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Cow two years, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, E S Frazee.
  • Heifer one year, 1st, J G Robbins & Sons; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Heifer calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, W D Cooper.

JERSEY CATTLE.

  • Bull three years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, G W Johnson.
  • Bull two years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, Alfred Scott.
  • Bull one year old, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, E S Downey.
  • Bull calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, Lee Scott.
  • Cow three years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, J W Myers.
  • Cow two years, 1st, G W Johnson; 2d, J H Brown.
  • Heifer one year, 1st, G W Johnson; 2d, J H Brown.
  • Heifer calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, A E Chambers.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • Bull of any age, 1st, G E Rouse.
  • Cow any age, 1st, E S Frazee.

HERDS OF CATTLE.

  • Herds short horns, 1st, E S Frazee; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Herd Jerseys, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, G W Johnson.

FINE WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck, one year, 1st, E Butterfield; 2d, Louis M. Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, E Butterfield.
  • Ewe on eyear, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, L M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, L M Marlow.

MIDDLE WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck one year, 1st, J M Marlow; 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, J M Marlow; 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe one year, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.

LONG WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck on year, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.

SWEEPSTAKES ON SHEEP.

  • Buck any age, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe any age, J M Marlow.
  • Herd any age or breed, J M Marlow.

BERKSHIRE, ESSEX AND SUFFOLK HOGS.

  • Boar one year, 1st, J M Hall; 2d, Jacob Groves.
  • Boar one year, 1st, Jacob Grovus; 2d, C L Lee.
  • Boar under on eyear, 1st, J M Hall.
  • Boar six months, 1st, L J M Hall.
  • Boar six months, 1st, L J Hamilton; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow two years, 1st, Jacob Groves; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow one year, 1st, J M Hall; 3d, L W Hamilton.
  • Sow under one year, 1st, J M Hall.
  • Sow under six months, 1st, J M Hall; 2d, L W Hamilton.
  • Pair Pigs, six months, J. Groves; 2d, J M Hamilton.

POLAND CHINA, CHESTER WHITE, JERSEY REDS HOGS.

  • Boar two years, 1st, John Jewett.
  • Boar one year, 1st, L J Hamilton; 2d, John Jewett.
  • Boar under one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, S E Rogers.
  • Boar under 6 months, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow two years old, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John F Houza.
  • Sow one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Jewett.
  • Sow under one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Chidlaw.
  • Sow under 6 months, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Chidlaw.
  • Pair pigs, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, L W Hamilton.

SWEEPSTAKES ON HOGS.

  • Boar, large breed, 1st, John Jewett.
  • Boar, small, L W Hamilton
  • Sow, large, L W Hamilton
  • Sow, small, J M Hall
  • Herd, large breed, John Jewett
  • Herd, small breed, J M Hall

POULTRY.

  • Light Brahmas, C L Lee.
  • Dark Brahmas, C L Lee.
  • Buff Cochin, John Sortwell.
  • Partridge Cochin, C L Lee.
  • Black Cochin, J P Walker.
  • Black Spanish, C L Lee.
  • White Leghorn, C L Lee.
  • Brown Leghorn, J W Bannister.
  • Houdons, J P Walker.
  • Polish, J P Walker.
  • Plymouth Rock, Ant. Hayes.
  • Goldlace Sprang Bantams, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Bronze Turkey, C L Lee.
  • White Turkey, Ant. Hayes.
  • Tolousse Goose, Ant. Hayes.
  • Bremin Geese, C L Lee.
  • Aylesbury Ducks, J P Walker.
  • Rouen Ducks, J P Walker.
  • Pekin Ducks, E Jones.
  • White Guinea Fowls, John Buffington.
  • Common Guinea, C L Lee.
  • Collection Poultry, C L Lee.

VEGETABLES AND ROOT CROPS.

  • Pk soup beans, J P Walker.
  • Hf bu table beets, Enos Hayes.
  • Hf bu beets for stock, Otho Hayes.
  • Hf doz winter cabbage, Mrs. Mary Ahouse.
  • Pk table carrots, Mrs. Walz.
  • Cucumber pickles, Jas. McKinney.
  • Doz sweet corn, E. Butterfield.
  • Collect. Sweet corn, Lester Jackson.
  • Hf bu white onions, Otho Hayes.
  • Hf bu red or yellow onions, J B Feist.
  • Doz mango peppers, Jos M Bossong.
  • Doz pumpkins, Henry Fullerton.
  • Doz radishes, Otho Hayes.
  • Doz winter squashes, Otho Hayes.
  • Half bu tomatoes, Jas McKinney.
  • Bu early potatoes, J P Walker.
  • Bu late potatoes, A D Hopping.
  • Collec Irish Potatoes, Otho Hayes.
  • Bu sweet potatoes, J B Feist.
  • Variety vegetable and root crops, J P Walker.

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • Bu red wheat, John Yanney.
  • Bu amber wheat, J Campbell.
  • Bu rye, J M Bossong.
  • Rye oats, R Collier.
  • Bu Barley, John Yanney.
  • Bu timothy seed, J Campbell.
  • Bu unshelled w. corn, Lester Jackson.
  • Spec. prem. by G W Terrill, 1st, Hayden Jordan; 2d, M V Cave.

FRUITS.

  • Variety summer apples, Sol H Hayes.
  • Variety fall apples, Henry Barlow.
  • Variety winter apples, F W Grimsley.
  • Greatest variety apples, Sol H Hayes.
  • Variety pears, E B Hunt.
  • Greatest variety pears, I B Ward.
  • Quinces, George Fahlbush.
  • Greatest variety fruit, Sol H Hayes.
  • Greatest variety grapes, Geo Fahlbush.

WOOD AND IRON.

  • Parlor Furniture, Ed H Holthouse.
  • Wooden Ware, Mrs. Jennie Foster.
  • Wood Carving, R W Cambell.

CLASS No. 29.

  • Landscape painting in oil, Miss L F Collins.
  • Portrait painting in oil, Gray Pattison.
  • Landscape painting water color, Gray Pattison.
  • Portrait painting water color, Gray Pattison.
  • Crayon painting, Sherman Vincent.
  • Collection photos, Mrs. Geo Freyn.

CLASS No. 30.

  • Collection pictures, Mrs. J M Brown.

CLASS No. 31.

  • Ornamental penmanship, Miss Garrigus.

PROFESSIONAL FLORIST.

  • Variety roses, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety evergreens, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety flowering shrubs, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety flowers, any kind, Ida Vogel.
  • Display floral ornaments, S Humfeldt.

AMATEUR FLORIST.

  • Greenhouse flowers, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Dahlicas, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
  • Fushias, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Cut roses, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Verbenas, Dr. Collins.
  • Cut flowers, all kinds, Dr. Collins.
  • Flowers in pots, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Floral ornaments, Dr. Collins.
  • Oleander, Anna Elder.
  • Foliage plants, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Ivy vines, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Tube roses, O W Grubbs.
  • Hanging basket, Mrs. F M Gatch.

TEXTILE FABRICS.

  • Ten yds jeans, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Pair blankets, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds plain flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds checked flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds home-made cloth, Mrs. P D Stagg.

CLOTHS AND LEATHER.

  • Carriage, buggy and draft harness, J W Roberts.
  • Saddle and bridle, J W Roberts.
  • Boots and shoes, J W Roberts.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.

  • Wax fruit, Joe Garnier.
  • Preserved leaves and flowers, Mrs. R A Larimer.
  • Hair work, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Hair wig and jewelry, Mrs. R Killough.
  • Shell work, America J Sparks.
  • Stocked aquarium, Mrs. R A Larimer.
  • Show living birds, Mrs. Edward Jones.
  • Wax flowers, Joe Garnier.
  • Wax work, Miss Emma Vogel.
  • Artificial bouquet, Mrs. Blanche Sheperd.
  • Feather work, Miss Anna Appiarins.
  • Leather work, America J. Sparks.

NEEDLE WORK.

  • Worsted tidy, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Tidy, any kind, Nina T. Bigney.
  • Ottoman cover, Mrs. L H Sherman.
  • Chair cover, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Picture in tapestry, Miss J Verdin.
  • Toilet mat worsted, Mrs. G Beckenholdt.
  • Toilet mat, any kind, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Lamp mat, worsted, Mrs. F Hathaway.
  • Lamp mat, any kind, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Bead work, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Shawl, in worsted, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Infant’s slip, Mrs. Lida Nelson.
  • Sofa pillow, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Child’s sack, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Ladies’ mittens, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Gent’s mittens, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Scarf for gentlemen, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Breakfast shawl, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Gents’ morning gown, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Pair slippers, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Emb flannel skirt, Mrs. Ezra Hayes.
  • Emb handkerchief, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Emb stockings, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Lace handkerchiefs, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Lace collars, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Lace 1 yard, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Etching in silk, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Drawn rug, Mrs. Dille.

CLASS No. 38.

  • Infant’s afghan, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Carriage robe, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • White skirt for lady, Mary Berkshire.
  • Colored skirt for lady, Mrs. L H Sherman.
  • Morning wrapper for lady, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Dress apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Kitchen apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Sleeping cap, Mrs. Dille.
  • Handmade shirt, Mrs. Dille.
  • Pillow shams, Mrs. Dille.
  • Natural flower in worsted, Mary Shimpf.
  • Night dress for lady, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Counter pane, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Dress for child, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Calico dress, Mary J. Johnson.
  • Door rug, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Patched garment, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Darned old sock, Mrs. R. A. Larimer.
  • Pair knit socks, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Patch quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Log cabin quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Silk quilt, Mrs. Stagg.
  • 10 yds rag carpet, Mrs. Dille.
  • Work basket, Anna Hamberg.
  • Childs’ apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Scrap sackor basket, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Hand sewing, Mrs. Dille.
  • Machine sewing, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Embroidered work in feather edge, Mrs. Geo Beckenholdt.
  • Bracket work, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. Stagg.
  • White rug, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Crazy quilt, Mrs. Wm Greer.
  • Economy door rug, Lizzie Zinz.
  • Worsted p w quilt, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Calico p w quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Comforter, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Floor mat, Marian K?
  • Embroidery skirt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display of tatting, Mrs. Stagg
  • Needle work (ornamental), Mrs. Jackson.
  • Tidy in lace, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Tidy in tatting, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Complete [?], Mrs. Stagg.
  • Embroidery cloth, Carrie Tittle.
  • Embroidery bed spread, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Embroidery toilet set, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display plain knitting, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display fancy knitting, Mrs. Stagg.
  • General display, Mrs. Jackson.

CULINARY.

  • Sewing machine for yeast bread, 1st, Eliza Wingate; 2d, Mrs. Z Jackson.
  • Bakers’ bread, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Salt rising bread, Mrs. T W West.
  • Brown bread, Miss Laura Milburn.
  • Corn bread, Carrie Campbell.
  • Collection bread, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Jelly Cake, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Sponge cake, Anna Stevens.
  • Silver cake, Mrs. Warren Watts.
  • Marble cake, Nancy Griffin.
  • Chocolate cake, Mrs. Otha Lowe.
  • Pound cake, America J Sparks.
  • Nut cake, Mrs. M McKinney.
  • Collection cake, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • The Register premium for best butter, Mrs. Mary J Johnson.

FRUIT PREPERATIONS.

  • Canned peaches, Esther Griffin.
  • Canned pears, Carrie Campbell.
  • Canned plums, F L Wethered.
  • Canned cherries, F L Wethered.
  • Canned tomatoes, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Canned berries, Carrie Campbell.
  • Spiced fruit, Esther Griffin.
  • Sweet preserves, Esther Griffin.
  • Collection preserves, Esther Griffin.
  • Mixed pickles, F L Withered.
  • Sweet pickles, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Catsup, Mrs. E D Bannister.
  • Fruit butter, F L Wethered.
  • Jellies, F L Wethered.
  • Honey comb, J Campbell.
  • Jar honey, Mrs. Jas McKinney.
  • Apple butter, Esther Griffin.
  • Grape wine, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Blackberry and current wine, Esther Griffin.
  • Display of wine, Esther Griffin.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

  • Yeast bread, Birdie Wood.
  • Salt rising bread, Birdie Wood.
  • Cake, Minnie Sheldon.
  • Cookies, Minnie Sheldon.
  • Emb silk on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Emb linen on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Emb Kensington on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Knit lace display, Addie Campbell.
  • Crochet work, Tillie Lee.
  • Knit mittens, Mollie Treon.
  • Knit stockings, Josie Jackson.
  • Patching on garment, Laura Larimer.
  • Darning on garment, Dollie Campbell.
  • Tidy, Josie Jackson.
  • Lamp mat, Leona Hulse.
  • Pin cushion, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Outline work, Josie Jackson.
  • Sun bonnet, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Scrap bag, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Rustic work, Carrie G Moore.
  • Pressed ferns, Laura Larimer.
  • Painting on plaque, Rosa Tealy.

LADIES’ RIDING.

  • 1st, Miss Emma Gosney, Newport, Ky.
  • 2d, Miss Eva Riddell, Boone county, Ky.
  • 3d, Miss Mary Jack, Warsaw, Ky.

Dearborn County Commissioners Allowances – Jun 1884

Allowances of the June 1884 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 24 Jul 1884 – Page 4, Column 3

LIST OF ALLOWANCES,
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Dearborn county, Ind., at their June session, 1884, and ordered to be published in the Register, as having the largest circulation in said county.

EXPENSE OF POOR.

LAWRENCEBURGH TOWNSHIP.

  • Sparks Bros., groceries for Levi Miller, Geo Wolber, Mrs. Sherrod, Refugee
  • Wm Schneider, shoes for Farwell, Perry Carter, Mary Rounds, Mrs. Morris
  • A G Tebbs, groceries for John Best, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Colvin, Austin Truelock
  • Jacob Anderson, groceries, Mrs. Kaiffer, Mrs. West
  • C Israel, groceries for Mrs. Carter, J D Pulliam, Mrs. Eads, Mrs. Farwell, Mrs. Grasty, Mrs. Goodwin, Perry Carter
  • I M Dunn, groceries for Mrs. Roberts
  • John Feist, caring for Wm Miller
  • Fitch & Shaw, groceries for J D Pulliam, Hester Miles, Jacob Cady
  • L Adler, dry goods, Amanda Buchanan; 1 pair pants for J Lewis; dry goods for Mrs. Minor
  • J M Palmer, meals and lodging for 18 destitute persons
  • G Renner, coal for Mrs. Walz, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Sauer, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Junker, Mrs. Bunel, Mrs. John Florsch, Mrs. Kauffman, Mrs. Schulz
  • A Schneider, shoes for C Miller, Mrs. Ruby, Jeffers, Herron, Tilford
  • W J Fitch, groceries for Mrs. Dorn, Mrs. Bruce, John Colvin
  • K of L Co-op, Union, groceries for John Poking, Mrs. Grasty, Jacob Cady, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Lewis
  • Wm Seekatz, shoes for Mrs. Knorr, Mrs. H Coleman, Mrs. Harper, Perry Carter
  • Early & Daniel, coal for Mrs. West, Mrs. Tont, poor of Lawbgh tp
  • Jacob Shepard, groceries for B Arnold, H Young
  • Geo Beckenholdt & Co., coal for J Bremer, Mrs. Kauffman, J Bremer, C Ulrich, Mrs. Junker, Mrs. West

CENTRE TOWNSHIP.

  • R Maybin, groceries for Wm Brown, Mrs. E Bailey, Wm Theege, Mrs. D Marsh, Mrs. Thos Tracy, Mrs. Maban
  • Chas Felding, groceries for Mrs. Berns
  • O & M R R, transportation of paupers
  • Thos Wright, provisions, Mrs. M Acre
  • J Wildridge, provisions for John Chriss
  • McConnell & McAvoy, goods, A Criswell
  • Giegoldt, Beinkamp & Co., provisions for Wm Teegee, Mrs. T Tracy
  • J C Green, provisions for Thos Acres
  • Henry Wood, groceries for Mrs. Par
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., supplies for Mrs. Videtto, Mrs. Haggy
  • Aurora Distilling Co., coal for Mrs. Dier
  • F Opperman, goods for Thos Hugs, Kate Welch, Mrs. Walker, D Dyer
  • O P Cobb & Co., groceries, T H Sanders, Mrs. Pickens, Mrs. R Campbell
  • J M Wheeler, groceries for Mrs. Dier, Thos Aker, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Hopping
  • O T Canfield, shoes for Mrs. Black
  • S Siemantel, groceries for W McCordery
  • Robert Maybin, groceries for Wm Theege, Mrs. Hagey, Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Campbell, Jane Farrow, Wm A Criswell, Mrs. J Alexander, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. C Walker
  • Albert Bloom, groceries for Mrs. Farrows
  • C Fehling, groceries for Mrs. Schroder, Mrs. Owens

MILLER TOWNSHIP.

  • Wm J Smith, cash paid for G and T Medd
  • Robt Hargitt, goods for Mrs. Huff

CLAY TOWNSHIP.

  • J C Vandolah, groceries for Mrs. Leasure, Mrs. Walker
  • D C Misner, coffin for Mrs. E Minkes

HOGAN TOWNSHIP.

  • T W Cottingham, trustee, supplies for John Stitt, Mary Peters, Overseeing poor

JACKSON TOWNSHIP.

  • P Weis, flour for Mrs. Geffler

HARRISON TOWNSHIP.

  • Benedict Singer, trustee, burial of child of Rudolph Faber

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP.

  • W F Crocker, groceries for Mrs. Sayborn

SPARTA TOWNSHIP.

  • F Homan, supplies for James Breadly, John Barders, Mrs. Eliza Eliiott
  • F Slater & Son, supplies for Mrs. and Miss McMahon

EXPENSE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

  • H B Hill, for 62 days services as Supt, postage and stationery

EXPENSE OF CRIMINALS.

  • John C Sims, Sheriff, boarding and discharge of prisoners

EXPENSE OF ELECTIONS.

  • J C Sims, posting election notices, serving inspectors of elections

EXPENSE OF PRINTING.

  • Everett & Gregory, printing postponement of tax sale
  • Hunter & O’Brien, public printing

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE.

  • Warren Tebbs, sundry services, postage
  • J D Gatch, making statistical report
  • Julius Severin, expressage and postage, preparing list of allowances
  • F A York, livery for commissioners
  • Julius Severin, set drowing instruments
  • J D Gatch, postage, stationery

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

  • Martin Kieffer
  • Wilstach, Baldwin & Co.
  • Sentinel Co.
  • Wm B Burford
  • Levy, Baker & Co.
  • Glage, Weigman, Schleicht & Co.
  • Cincinnati Legal Blank Co.
  • C A Bradley

COUNTY ASYLUM.

  • J C Small, Receiver, for lumber
  • Peter Heifer, for labor
  • Anna Laughlin, labor
  • Louis Drake, labor
  • Cassie Manlief, Labor
  • H P Spaeth, for stove pipe
  • H Risinger, for pair spectacles
  • O P Cobb & Co., for nails
  • C Oelker, for coffins
  • Charlotte Duncan, service as matron
  • Wm Pummell, blacksmithing
  • Charles Fletcher, hogs furnished
  • Thomas Duncan, services as Supt
  • H Hall, hogs furnished
  • Rufus Rice, hogs furnished
  • Benj Mortin, for potatoes
  • L & N Turnpike Co., toll
  • Thos Duncan, for sundries
  • Early & Daniels, sundries
  • S N Claspill, making and rep harness
  • W F Crocker, for groceries
  • Alex Ruble, for labor

ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.

  • A T Gridley, surveying
  • J C Sims, serving precept on trustee of Hogan tp
  • Jemima Barber, land taken for roads
  • J C Sims, serving road viewers
  • Anthony Blattner, viewing roads
  • John Probst, viewing roads
  • Otho W Grubbs, viewing roads

ASSESSING REVENUE.

  • W H Dunn, Hogan township
  • C Buchanan, Cesar Creek tp
  • O F Cloud, Harrison tp
  • E A Clong, Harrison tp
  • Isadore Brichler, York tp
  • Frank Connolly, Logan tp
  • John Berauer, Jackson tp
  • F A Berauer, Jackson tp
  • Joseph Wilhelm, Kelso tp
  • D H Beatty, Centre tp
  • W R McConnell, Centre tp
  • John McConnell, Centre tp
  • John P Leininger, Manchester tp
  • L P Chance, Sparta tp
  • S F Blasdel, Miller tp
  • Geo F Randall, Washington tp
  • Thomas Watts, Lawrenceburgh tp
  • Chas W Elder, Lawrenceburgh tp
  • Benj Wethered, Member Board Equal’n
  • Ephraim Butterfield, Member Board Equal’n
  • Wm Lazenby, Member Board Equal’n
  • Joseph Buchert, Member Board Equal’n
  • J C Sims, serving, Member Board Equal’n
  • C W Elder, witness before Board Equal’n
  • Thomas Watts, witness before Board Equal’n

WILSON CREEK BRIDGE.

  • L E Rees, furnishing stone
  • R W Rees, hauling stone
  • Cobb’s Iron & Nail Co., for nails

PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

  • W J Fitch, groceries furnished
  • J C Sims, money paid on acc’t jail
  • H G Kidd, repairing jail
  • Lawbgh Gas Co., lava burners furnished
  • City Sub, Tel. Co. use of telephone 3 mos
  • Geo Beckenholdt & Co., coal for jail
  • A H Andrews, for slating Co. Supt room, for desks
  • August Willer, repairing locks
  • Geo Beckenholdt & Co., coal for gail
  • W F Cook, hardware furnished
  • A D Cook, rep pumps and sundry work
  • Sparks Bros, for groceries

JAMISON CREEK BRIDGE.

  • Henry Stenger, repairing bridge
  • Geo Shoebridge, for lumber

SALT FORK BRIDGE.

  • Van Shanks, protecting bridge

CORONER’S INQUEST.

  • R C Bond, post mortem

COURT EXPENSE.

  • J C Sims, serv Petit Jury, Commissioners; John Feist, Com

OFFICERS’ SALARY.

  • J D Gatch, Treasurer
  • Julius Severin, Auditor
  • John Feist, Commissioner
  • T T Annis, Commissioner