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Aurora List of Letters – Jan 1875

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for January 1875 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 7 Jan 1875 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Gus. Anderson
  • Miss Minnie Blatterman
  • Wm. R. Bowman
  • L. M. Christ
  • Miss Pauline Daisman
  • C. H. G.
  • G. R. Gibson
  • Miss Emma Holmes
  • S. A. Murlay
  • Miss Laura Stout
  • Miss Mary Swing

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 21 Jan 1875 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Miss Hattie Hullcraft
  • Isaac Johnson
  • Miss Margaret Kerregan

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 28 Jan 1875 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Miss Flora Armstrong
  • Josiah Blair
  • W. W. Ferris
  • Mike Hoage
  • Miss Fannie Hunter
  • Peter King
  • Miss Melie King
  • David Marsh
  • Wesley W. Wilson
  • Mrs. Anna Watkins

J. WALKER, P.M.

Wright’s Corner Public Schools Report – 1874

Reports on the Wright’s Corner Public Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 10 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 4

Below is given the report of the Wright’s Corners Public Schools. S. S. Gorby, Teacher, for the month ending Nov. 27th, 1874. The general average standing of each pupil is given. In making up the general average, the attendance, punctuality, deportment, and scholarship of each pupil has been considered:

  • Clarence Howerton
  • Lizzie House
  • Emma True
  • Cora Jaquith
  • Clemma Jaquith
  • Frankie Freeman
  • Joseph Mendell
  • Plummer Martin
  • Horace Ruble
  • Charley Clark
  • Lewis Ruble
  • Mecca Lozier
  • Flora True
  • Nettie Mendell
  • Annie Elder
  • Ulysses Kelly
  • Horace Kelly
  • Wm. Orndoff
  • Harry True
  • Gardiner Parmer
  • O. Duncan
  • Ira Jaquith
  • Clara Clark
  • Augenutte Enfield
  • Mattie Freeman
  • Mattie House
  • Lura Parmer
  • Wm. Jackson
  • Nellie Jaquith
  • Alice Mendell
  • George Martin
  • Job House
  • Lilly Lozier
  • George Orndoff
  • Frankie Kyle
  • Louis Freeman
  • Adolphus Bennett
  • Fannie Jaquith
  • Minnie Hill
  • Edward Vaugh
  • Charley Hill
  • Fred Greiner

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 31 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 3

Below is given the report of the Wright’s Corners Public Schools, S. S. Gorby, Teacher, for the month ending Dec. 25, 1874. The general average standing of each pupil is given. In making up the general average, the attendance, punctuality, deportment, and scholarship of each pupil has been considered:

  • Clarence Howerton
  • Lizzie House
  • Emma True
  • Cora Jaquith
  • Clemina Jaquith
  • Frankie Freeman
  • Joseph Mendell
  • Plummer Martin
  • Horace Ruble
  • Charley Clark
  • Lewis Ruble
  • Charley Clark
  • Lewis Ruble
  • Mecca Lozier
  • Flora True
  • Nettie Mendell
  • Annie Elder
  • Ulyssus Kelly
  • Horace Kelly
  • Wm. Orndoff
  • Harry True
  • Gardiner Parmer
  • O. Duncan
  • John Orndoff
  • Ira Jaquith
  • Clara Clark
  • Angenette Enfield
  • Mattie Freeman
  • Mattie House
  • Lura Parmer
  • Wm. Jackson
  • Nettie Jaquith
  • Alice Mendell
  • George Martin
  • Job House
  • Lilly Lozier
  • George Orndoff
  • Frankie Kyle
  • Louis Freeman
  • Adolphus Bennett
  • Fannie Jaquith
  • Minnie Hill
  • Edward Vaugh
  • Charley Hill
  • Fred Greiner

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – Nov 1874

Proceedings of the November 1874 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 Nov 1874 – Page 2, Column 2

Circuit Court Report.
Before Judge Roberts.

228. John L. Mulford vs. W. B. Miller, Administrator of J. Baley’s estate. Plaintiff defaulted and cause dismissed.

229. Same vs. Same. Plaintiff defaulted and cause dismissed.

238. Dr. A. J. Bowers vs. Stewart, Administrator of Stewart’s estate. Claim of $15.00 allowed.

241. E. G. & J. H. Burkam vs. George Ludlow’s estate. Claim on bill of Exchange, and $1372.47 allowed.

243. O. Priest vs. Wm. Thompson’s estate. Allowed $4.00.

244. Fred. Peter vs. Entils’ estate. Claim dismissed.

635. State vs. Wm. McDole. Since our last report McDole has received his sentence—imprisonment for life. Perpetual obscurity.

634. John R. Davis. Arson. Judgment on the verdict was pronounced by the Court on last Thursday, after overruling a motion for a new trial. Judgment, imprisonment in the State prison for 5 years and that he pay a fine of $100.00.

640. State vs. Joe Mondary. Charge, stealing chickens. Trial by jury. Verdict of guilty, imprisonment for five days, fine $3, and disfranchisement for six months.

644. State vs. Alice Cramer. Provoking assault. Plea of guilty and fine of $1.00.

650. State vs. A. Smith. Assault and Battery. Trial by jury and fine $3.00.

653. State vs. John W. Briggs. Nol. Pros. by Prosecutor.

654. State vs. John F. Trulock. Nol. Pros. by Prosecutor.

656. State vs. Ben. Anderson. Assault and Battery. Trial by jury. Verdict “not guilty.”

660. State vs. W. H. Elman. Surety of the peace. Trial by jury. Finding “not guilty.”

662. State vs. Ingenthorn. Surety of the Peace. Dismissed.

State vs. Anthony Schott. Assault. “Not Guilty.”

69. Catharine Rees by E Gilleland, her next friend, vs. Louis Rees et al. Partition. Judgment of partition granted.

177. Hulda Osgood, Administratrix of S. Osgood vs. Ph. L. Spooner. Dismissed at Plaintiffs costs.

196. W. M. Suit vs. Priscilla Garrison et al. Stricken from the docket.

329. Perry Small, Administrator of Henry Small’s estate vs. R. C. Arnold. Suit to recover for the price of a horse, buggy, and set of harness. Trial by the Court and finding for the Defendant.

419. Jo. C. Small vs. John Hisey et al. Offer to confess judgment for $25.00, and costs accepted. Stricken from the docket.

423. State ex rel Jo. C. Small vs. Richard Hubbartt et als. Action on official bond. Offer to confess judgment for $10 and costs accepted. Stricken from the docket.

478. Jane E. Hayes vs. Edward Hayes. Action for divorce. Dismissed on account of defective affidavit.

491. Martha E. Copeland vs. Leibecke and Metcalfe. Action to recover damages under the liquor law. Dismissed by plaintiff.

496. Sophia Wagner vs. J. C. Bernard. Action for breach of marriage contract and seduction. Trial by the Court and judgment for Plaintiff for $1,000.

500. G. W. Cochaan vs. O. & M. Railway Co. Action to recover the lands on which the Cochran Shops are located. Demurrer to complaint overruled. Defendant ruled to answer.

526. The Rising Sun & H. T. Co. vs. C. E. Hamilton, Action to recover damages for locating a turnpike over Defendant’s land. Trial by jury and finding for Plaintiff for $475.00.

528. Michael Miester vs. I. C. & L. R. R. Co. Dismissed at Defendant’s costs.

533. Carl Kauffman vs. Henry Longe et al. Action to set aside deed. Dismissed at Plaintiff’s costs.

535. Mary J. Hunter vs. John Cooper. Action for damages for obstructing private way. Trial by jury and verdict for one cent.

543. Elizabeth Brooks vs. Matthias Voshall. Breach of marriage contract. Trial by jury & verdict for $1000. The Defendant is seventy five years old.

546. Wm. Wheeler vs. Jos. Helphenstein et al. Judgement for foreclosure and for $281.50.

555. Geo. Zimmerman vs. Jno. B. Garnier. On account. Dismissed.

565. Nancy Hays vs. Ezra Guard et als. Action on note. Judgment for $462.18.

591. Wm. Bruce vs. O. & M. R. W. Co. Damage for killing cow. Judgment for $25.00.

Wesley Shumake vs. Jennie Schmake. Divorce. Dismissed on account of defective affidavit.

609. Wm. Wheeler vs. F. E. Coffee et als. Foreclosure of mortgage and judgment for $803.62.

614. Catharine E. Stevens vs. Mahlon Stevens. Divorce. Dismissed.

620. Pierce and Walker vs. D. H. Miller. Action to recover real estate. Judgment by agreement for Plaintiff for $150 and for possession.

627. H. C. Vincent vs. Liborions Dill. Tried by jury and verdict for Plaintiff for $29.00.

632. Jacob Oswald vs. John Petscher. Foreclosure of chattel mortgage, judgment of sale.

674. John A. Conwell vs. J. G. Brodbeck et als. Defendants defaulted. Judgment of foreclosure.

679. L. G. Hurlbert vs. Amanda Younker et als. Foreclosure and judgment for $361.49.

Washington Township Schools Report – 1874

Report of the Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana Schools appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 19 Feb 1874 – Page 3, Column 4

Washington Township.

We visited the schools of this township last week according to promise, and we had quite a lively time and was glad to see so much interest manifested in some of the scholars.

[See newspaper for full report.]

The first school we visited was District No. 2, taught by Mr. Haynes. This school has an average of about fifteen scholars.

The next day we visited school District No. 4, taught by William Gullett. In the afternoon we heard some very good declamation by the scholars. We promised to give their names and we think by doing so we have got ourselves into a bad box. We will only give their surnames were there are only one in a family.

Girls: Younker, Baker, Mollie Herron, Emma Herron, Cole, Mary and Sarah Ballerd, Maggie Herron.

Boys: Heggorman, Cole, Younker, Herron, and Baker.

We attended the spelling school in the evening, was quite interesting, the school spelled 750 words. Out of the 750 Carrie Cole spelled 155; Mollie Merron and M. Baker 125.

The next day we visited school District No. 1. In the afternoon we listened to essays declamations, and select readings by the scholars. We give the names of those who took a part in the above named exercises:

Essays:

  • Girls: Wright, Pelps, Younker, Flora Tufts, Angie Tufts, Lane.
  • Boys: Gatch, Wright, Osborn, Charles Randell, William Randell Jr.

Declamations:

  • Girls: Flora Tufts, Yonnker, Wright, Hudson, Boach, Angie Tufts, Julia Lane, Alma Lane.
  • Boys: Wright, Clarance Tufts, Elsa Randell, William Randell Sr., William Randell Jr., Charles Randell.

Select Reading:

  • Girls: Hudson, Phelps, Wright, Julia Lane.
  • Boys: Gatch, Osborn, Clarence Tutfs, Enoch Wright, Pardy Wright, Charles Randell.

We learn from Mr. A. Tufts the teacher of this school that he has an average of 35 scholars.

Aurora Justice’s Court – 1874

Proceedings of the Aurora Justice’s Court in Dearborn County, Indiana in 1874 appeared in:

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 22 Jan 1874 – Page 8, Column 1

Justice’s Court.
Monday, 12th.

O. P. Small against Elijah H. Sparks. Complaint alleges a balance due Small on hay sold and commissions for buying hay for $130.16. Trial by jury, and verdict for Sparks. A motion is pending for a new trial.

Jesse Trester against Snell. Replevin suit to obtain possession of a horse. Compromised. Trester to pay accrued costs, and Snell to keep the horse.

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 29 Jan 1874 – Page 4, Column 4

Justice’s Court.
Before Squire Carbaugh.

Eunice Huffman vs. Henderson Huffman; surety of the peace. Defendant made affidavit for change of venue, and failing to give security for his appearance before Squire Canfield, at Wilmington, was sent to jail.

Commodore P. Huffman vs. Eunice Huffman. Trial January 26, and defendant discharged.

State of Indiana vs. Mary E. Grinsley, charge of assault and battery, brought by Commodore Perry Huffman. Plead guilty, and fined one dollar and costs. There being no law to imprison a woman for fine and costs, the lady sensibly left the Squire in the lurch.

Mary E. Grinsley vs. Commodore P. Huffman, surety of the peace. Defendant discharged on his agreeing to leave the country at once. But just how he is to get away very far without taking Shank’s mare for it remains to be seen, as his railroad pass to St. Louis Is not now in his possession.

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 5 Mar 1874 – Page 5, Column 1

Justice’s Court.
Before Mayor Rectanus.

State, on relation of Andy Schmidt, vs. Wood and Blair. Charge of stealing two five dollar bills from Schmidt’s money drawer. Dismissed by prosecuting witness.

Before Squire Carbaugh.

State, on relation of Austin Kerigan vs. Thomas Kerigan; assault and battery. Acquitted.

Asbury Roberts vs. Francis E. Coffee and Howe Machine Company. Civil action to recover possession of sewing machine. Defendant defaulted, and judgment rendered for plaintiff for $50.

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 12 Mar 1874 – Page 5, Column 1

Justice’s Court.
Before Mayor Rectanus.

Jesse Henry vs. Henry Willman. Suit for balance on note. Settled.

McCreary vs. Busby. Civil action; claim of eight dollars. Change of venue asked and case sent to Squire Stanford at Cochran.

Before Squire Carbaugh.

State, on relation of Mary L. Riggins, vs. Andy Schmidt. Selling liquor to Mel. Riggins, who is in the habit of being intoxicated.

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 26 Mar 1874 – Page 5, Column 2

Justice’s Court.
Before Squire Carbaugh.

State vs. Phillip Kastner; charge of selling liquor to a minor. Plead guilty, and fined $10 and costs, amounting to $20.45.

State vs. same, charge of selling liquor on Sunday. Dismissed.

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 2 Apr 1874 – Page 4, Column 4

Justice’s Court.
Before Squire Carbaugh.

O. P. Cobb & Co. vs. Wm. R. Miller; complaint on account.

William Miller vs. Peter Williams; complaint on account.

Same vs. O. P. Cobb & Co.; complaint on account. All the actions were dismissed, O. P. Cobb & Co. paying costs.

State, on relation of Jacob Oren, vs. Jacob Kirsch; charge of selling liquor to an intoxicated person. Acquitted.

State, on relation of Theodore Hess, vs. Richard T. Winkley; charge of provoking an assault. Trial by jury, and verdict of guilty and a fine assessed of $1 and costs, amounting to $29. Appeal taken to Circuit Court.

State, on relation of Richard T. Winkley, vs. Theodore Hess; assault and battery. Plead guilty. Fine and costs amounting to $12.

Cochran Schools Roll of Honor – 1874

Rolls of Honor of the Cochran Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1874 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 8 Jan 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained an average grade of ninety percent, in attendance and deportment during the month ending Dec. 24, 1873:

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Radspinner
  • Angela Hibbert
  • Jane Stebbens
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Fannie Walter
  • Kate Walker
  • Chas. Edmonston
  • Ed. Siemental
  • E. C. Darling
  • Omer Ricketts
  • Wm. Stokes
  • Wm. Hayes
  • S. Shutts

Intermediate School.

  • Cora Stokes
  • Maggie Shutts
  • Mary Isherwood
  • Katie Giegoldt
  • Chas. Newman
  • Joseph Boston
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Tommy Greenland
  • Tim. Donegan
  • Saml. Schwob
  • Henry Wheeler

Primary School.

  • Minnie Ricketts
  • Lily Hayes
  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Mary Quigley
  • Frank Luhn
  • Mary Maney
  • Geo. Manager
  • Ells. Mathias

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 Feb 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending Jan. 30, 1874:

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Radspinner
  • Angela Hibbert
  • Ella Walser
  • Clara Wright
  • Eddie Darling
  • Omer Ricketts
  • Wm. Stokes
  • Simon Mathias
  • Wm. Mathias
  • Wm. Hayes
  • Schuyler Shutts

Intermediate School.

  • Caddie Slater
  • Sarah McDowell
  • Barbara Giegoldt
  • Mary Langen
  • Clara Upton
  • Cora Stokes
  • Chas. Newman
  • John Schwab
  • Samuel Schwab
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Alex. Jeffery
  • Henry Wheeler
  • Jas. Moran
  • Timothy Denegan
  • Thos. Greenland

Primary School.

  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Minnie Burdett
  • Maggie Bowler
  • Mary Quigley
  • Lewis Aschman
  • Charlie Melson
  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Frank Luhn

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 Mar 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending Feb. 27, 1874.

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Radspinner
  • Angela Hibbert
  • Jane Stebbins
  • Ella Walser
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Jennie McDowall
  • Chas. Edminston
  • E. C. Darling
  • Omer Ricketts
  • Wm. Stokes
  • Wm. Hayes
  • Scuyler Shutts
  • Annie Roberts

Intermediate School.

  • Sarah McDowall
  • Caddie Slaters
  • Mary Moran
  • Maggie Ramsey
  • Barbara Giegoldt
  • Cora Blaesdale
  • Stella Blaesdale
  • Emma Upton
  • Mary Langen
  • Cora Mahamy
  • Maggie Shutts
  • Cora Stokes
  • Jon Mason
  • Chas. Newman
  • Henry Wheeler
  • Frank Slater
  • Joseph Burton
  • Samuel Schwob
  • Blithe Ricketts
  • Timothy Donegan
  • Anthony Maley

Primary School.

  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Lily Hayes
  • Libby Mason
  • Mary Quigley
  • Maggie White
  • Emma Wheeler
  • E. Mathias
  • Minnie Burdett
  • Jno. Garrison
  • Geo. Johnson
  • H. Humfeld
  • J. H. Wheeler
  • Mark Maney
  • Louis Asehman

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 2 Apr 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending March 27, 1874.

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Radspinner
  • Jane Stebbins
  • Angella Hibbert
  • Ella Walser
  • Clara Wright
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Jennie McDowell
  • Eddie C. Darling
  • Ed. Siementle
  • Scuyler Shutts

Intermediate School.

  • Sarah McDowell
  • Maggie Ramsey
  • Nora Mahany
  • Stella Blackdale
  • Emma Upton
  • Mary Isherwood
  • Mary Langen
  • Saml. Schwob
  • Chas. Aschman
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Willie Seynes
  • Frank Slater
  • Frank Mathias

Primary School.

  • Maggie Clause
  • Libbie Mason
  • Annie Mathias
  • Minnie Ricketts
  • Mena Humfeld
  • Mary Quigley
  • E. Mathias
  • Carlie Melson
  • Jno. Garrison
  • Jas. Gould
  • Lewis Aschman
  • J. H. Wheeler

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 30 Apr 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending April 24, 1874:

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Randspinner
  • Jane Stebbins
  • Angela Hibbert
  • Ella Walser
  • Clara Wright
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Chas. Edmonson
  • Ed. C. Darling
  • Ed. Siemantel
  • Wm. Hayes
  • Schuyler Shutts

Intermediate Schools.

  • Stella Blasedale
  • Caddie Slater
  • Mary Isherwood
  • Barbara Giegoldt
  • Mary Moran
  • Laura Reed
  • Emma Stebbins
  • Mary Langer
  • Harry Wheeler
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Fred Mathias

Primary School.

  • Lillie Hayes
  • Lewis Asehman
  • John Newman

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 28 May 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending May 22, 1874.

Grammar School.

  • Aggie Radspinner
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Chas. Edmonston
  • Eddie C. Darling
  • Schuyler Shutts

Intermediate School.

  • Maggie Ramsey
  • Mary Langen
  • Barbara Giegoldt
  • Timothy Donegan
  • Harry Wheeler
  • Samuel Schwab
  • John Mason
  • William Seymes
  • George Giegoldt
  • Fred Mathias

Primary School.

  • Joseph Edmonson
  • Lewis Eschman
  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Libbie Mason
  • Maggie Bowler
  • Sallie Schofield

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 15 Oct 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Public Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent and upward, in attendance and deportment, during the month ending Oct. 9, 1874:

Grammar School.

  • Jane Stebbins
  • Ella R. Trester
  • Clara Wright
  • Ella Walser
  • Edith Hibbert
  • S. H. Shutts
  • Geo. A. Greenland
  • Ed. Siemantle
  • Jno. Wheeler
  • Chas. Edmonston
  • E. C. Darling
  • Wm. Hayes
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Thomas Greeland
  • Jno. Scwab
  • Jos. Boston
  • Frank Slater

Intermediate School.

  • Caddie Slater
  • Fannie Clause
  • Lura Roach
  • Annie Abbot
  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Mary Maney
  • Mary Isherwood
  • Maggie Ramsey
  • Maggie Shutts
  • Harry Wheeler
  • Samuel Schwab
  • Anthoney Maley
  • Harvey Reed
  • Willie Clause
  • Tim. Donegan
  • Carlie Melson
  • Albert Rogers
  • Henry Wheeler
  • Jno. Garrison

Primary School.

  • Anna Kettle
  • Jane Kettle
  • Anna Leivie
  • Mary Leivie
  • Lilly Hayes
  • Lilly Schofield
  • Maggie Bowler
  • Ellen Bowler
  • Flora Siemantel
  • Rosa Gannewein
  • Minnie Rickets
  • Emma Hans
  • Henry Frazier
  • Lewis Eschman

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 12 Nov 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Public Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward, in attendance and deportment during the month ending Nov. 6, 1874:

Grammar School.

  • Agela Hibbert
  • Jane Stebbins
  • Ella R. Trester
  • Clara Wright
  • Ella Walser
  • Edith Hibbert
  • Omer Ricketts
  • Schuyler Shutts
  • George Greenland
  • Ed. Siemantel
  • Chas. Edmonston
  • E. C. Darling
  • Wm. Hayes
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Thos. Greenland
  • Jno. Scwab
  • Wm. Baxendale
  • Aleck Stanford

Intermediate School.

  • Harry Wheeler
  • Tim. Donegan
  • Carlie Melson
  • Henry Wheeler
  • A. Maley
  • Jno. Babcock
  • Wm. Curtis
  • S. Connelton
  • Minnie Burdett
  • Maggie Ramsey
  • Mary Moran
  • Mary Maney
  • Annie Abbott
  • Caddie Slater

Primary School.

  • Wm. McConnell
  • H. Frazier
  • F. Luhn
  • R. Ramsey
  • H. Stanfield
  • Jos. Edmonston
  • I. Reed
  • Jamess Gould
  • Annie Mathias
  • Mena Humfeld
  • Lilly Schofield
  • Flora Siemantel
  • Rosa Gannewein
  • Alice Maley
  • Ellen Bowler
  • Mary Leive
  • Minnie Rickets
  • Katie Kettle
  • Anna Leive
  • Jennie Kettle
  • Lilly Hayes
  • Anna Kettle

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 10 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 4

Roll of Honor of the Cochran Public Schools.
The following pupils have attained a grade of ninety percent, and upward in attendance, and deportment, during the month ending Dec. 4, 1874.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

  • Charles Wright
  • Ella Walser
  • Edith Hilbert
  • Hattie Morris
  • Rose Ferrin
  • Omer Ricketts
  • Schuyler Shutts
  • Geo. Greenland
  • Ed. Siementle
  • Chas. Edmonston
  • E. C. Darling
  • William Hayes
  • Blythe Ricketts
  • Aleck Stamford
  • J. P. Boston
  • Chas. Humfeld

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.

  • Alice Burdett
  • Caddie Slater
  • Fanny Clause
  • Hattie Wheeler
  • Fannie Luhn
  • Lanar Reed
  • Minnie Burdett
  • Clara Upton
  • Maggie Shutts
  • Maggie Ferrin
  • Morton Melson
  • Wm. Curtis
  • Chas Eschman
  • Carlie Melson
  • Henry Wheeler
  • Samuel Schwab
  • Tim Donegan
  • Jno Garrison

PRIMARY SCHOOL.

  • Anna Kettle
  • Maggie Clause
  • Lilly Hayes
  • Jno Kettle
  • Carrie Peck
  • Anna Leive
  • Minnie Rroketts
  • Ellen Bowler
  • Lillie Schofield
  • Ike Reed
  • Jas Gould
  • Joe Edmoston
  • Harry Stanfield
  • Frank Luhn
  • E. Mathias
  • Henry Humfeld

Aurora List of Letters – Dec 1874

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for December 1874 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 10 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Joseph Blair
  • Ulrick Hauck
  • Irwin Lottin
  • M. F. Olverson
  • Mrs. M. S. Pickett
  • W. B. Seth
  • Frank Wadale

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 17 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List

  • Mrs. Mary Draper
  • W. Frits
  • John Farmer
  • Capt. W. F. Fanchild
  • Dock Gesson
  • Mrs. Sarah A. Jones
  • Martin B. Kemmer
  • Mrs. M. S. Peckett
  • Mrs. Sarah Smith

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 24 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Mrs. Artemesia Barker
  • James Bradly
  • E. J. Cross
  • Mrs. Rebecca J. Rowland
  • George Ruble
  • Joseph Snider

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 31 Dec 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List

  • Mrs. Mary Behrens
  • Mrs. Mary Corson
  • Wm. Core
  • Thomas Davis
  • Mary Hughes
  • Mrs. Jane Smart

Wilmington School Report – 1874

Reports of the Wilmington Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1874 appeared in:

Aurora Farmer and Mechanic – 7 Jan 1874 – Page 5, Column 3

WILMINGTON.
The following are the grades of the pupils in Room No. 2, for the term ending Friday, Dec. 26th:

GRAMMAR—Oscar Buffington, W. Haynes, Geo. Truitt, Johnny Jackson, W. Wakins, W. Buffington, Aggie Banium, Menirva Chisman, Eliza Bridwell, Emma Younker, Arminda Roof, Maggie Linsday, Lizzie Linsday, Flora Rodgers, Lillie Conger, Rhoda Wilson, Liddie Chisman.

ALGEBRA—W. Haynes, O. Buffington, G. Truitt.

ARITHMETIC—Oscar Buffington, W. Haynes, J. Jackson, G. Truitt, Aggie Banium, Eliza Bridwell, Minerva Chisman, Maggie Truitt.

HISTORY—Oscar Buffington, W. Haynes, Flora Rodgers, Eliza Bridwell.

GEOGRAPHY—Oscar Buffington, W. Haynes, W. Wakins, W. Buffington, Robert Chisman, Aggie Banium, Minerva Chisman, Flora Roach, Maggie Linsday, Lillie Conger, Lizzie Ward, Emma Ward, Clara Spicknell, Arminda Roof, Flora Rodgers.

H. B. HILL, Teacher, Room No. 2.

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Wilmington.

We have obtained from Mr. H. B. Hill the grades of pupils in his room for the term ending Dec. 24th we will not give the grades in detail, only the general average of each pupil, obtained by taking into consideration average, grade in studies and deportment.

LADIES.

  • Aggie Bainum
  • Minerva Chisman
  • Liddie Chisman
  • Maggie Linsday
  • Lizzie Linsday
  • Emma Younker
  • Emma Truitt
  • Emma Smith
  • Arminda Roof
  • Mary L. Conger
  • Alice Roach
  • Katie Haynes
  • Rhoda Wilson

GENTS.

  • W Haynes
  • O. D. Buffington
  • George Truitt
  • Frank Truitt
  • George Elder
  • W. Buffington
  • Jno. Bridwell
  • O. Richardson
  • W. Winters
  • Henry Busse
  • Loss Fiddler

Aurora List of Letters – Nov 1874

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for November 1874 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 Nov 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • T. H. Johnson
  • Mrs. Mary Kelso
  • Matilda Stanfiel
  • Mat. Thomasberger

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 19 Nov 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • Thos. Ackley
  • Aaron D. Cole
  • Mrs. Anna Carroll
  • S. H. Dan
  • Mary E. Johnson
  • Johanna Maurren
  • C. C. Miller
  • Nancy D. Roixsey
  • Miss Mary Rayborn
  • Miss Ella Jempe

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 26 Nov 1874 – Page 3, Column 1

Letter List.

  • John Kamper
  • Mrs. Nina L. McCoy
  • Lewis C. Smith
  • Mrs. Martha Zermack

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – Sep 1874

Proceedings of the September 1874 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 17 Sep 1874 – Page 2, Column 1

Circuit Court Report.
Before Judge Roberts.

173—Hoover & Abbott vs. John C. Craig, administrator of H. F. Smith’s estate. Proceedings to remove administrator. Dismissed at defendant’s costs.

245—John Shaffer vs. J. H. Bailey’s estate. Claim allowed $107.33.

517—State of Indiana vs. Thos. Crow—nol. pros. by prosecutor. Charged with stealing coat at Aurora.

638—State vs. Albert Knibrant. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fine $2 and costs.

639—State vs. Wesley Howard. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fine $2.

641—State vs. John Brown. Assault. Plea of guilty. Fine $2.

642—State vs. Mrs. Pius Frederick. Plea of guilty to charge of A & B and a fine of $2.

647—State ex rel Ellen Baker vs. C. K. Baker. Surety of the Peace. Dismissed.

648—State vs. Pius Frederick—Charge A and B. Guilty. Fine of $2.

751—State ex rel Mary J. Gibbs vs. William Gibbs. Surety of the peace. Dismissed.

652—State ex rel Jacob Miller vs. Nelson Grimsley. Surety of the peace. Affidavit squashed and case dismissed.

State vs. Henry Parker. Assault. Fine $2 on plea of guilty.

1815—Enoch H. Miller vs. B. H. Hoyes. Action on appeal bond. Dismissed.

8—Christopher White vs. Geo. White. Action to set aside deed. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

41—Sophia Rowe vs. Henry Ripkin. Stricken from the dockt.

179—Hannah S. Stockridge vs. Kate C. and Wilson Thompson. Stricken from the docket.

183—Martha H. Jones, administratrix J. G. Jones’ estate vs. J. N. Green et als. Nelson Green defaulted. Judgment for $847.50.

222. State ex rel S. A. Runnells et als vs. J. W. Lews. Dismissed.

275. Nancy Buffington vs. John Buffington. Divorce. Dismissed.

354. Electa A. Lindsay vs. Samuel F. Lindsay et als. Action to set aside conveyance for fraud. Finding for plaintiff.

513. Elizabeth Hyde vs. T. B. Calloway et als. Judgment of foreclosure and for $2,575.15.

518. John D. Haynes et als vs. Ben. Thompson. On administrator’s bond. Dismissed.

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Circuit Court Report.
Before Judge Roberts.

237. Sallie Conlon vs. N. S. Givan, Administrator of Sherbaugh’s estate. Claim for $619.63. Trial by the Court. Judgment for plaintiff for $425.30.

628. The State vs. Silas Nowlin. Indictment for obstructing public highway. Trial by Jury and a verdict assessing a fine of $25.

645. The State vs. John Mack. Assault and battery. Nol. Pros. by Prosecutor.

658. The State vs. James Abdon. A. and B. Nol. Pros. by Prosecutor.

664. State vs. George Osborn. Information for disturbing religious meeting. Plea of guilty and fine of $5 assessed.

239. Jonathan W. Gordon vs. the Board of Commissioners of Dearborn county. Civil action by Gordon to recover fees for services as attorney in the defense of Cheek in the case of the State vs. McDonald Cheek, charged with the murder of Thomas Harrison. Trial by the Court and a finding for the defendant.

537. James W. Gaff vs. John Dooley et als. Judgment of foreclosure of mortgage and for $190.50.

245. William Wheeler vs. Benjamin Eden et als. Action on note. Judgment for $868.12.

578. Mary M. Johnson et als vs. John F. Caine. Judgment of foreclosure.

589. Charlotte Sowders vs. Frederick Sowders. Action for divorce on the ground of adultery and an adulterous elopement with one Maria Stevens. Trial by the Court and a decree for divorce granted to plaintiff together with judgment for $4,000 alimony. This was the largest judgment for alimony ever rendered in Dearborn county. The defendant was formerly Commissioner of Dearborn county.

597. The State ex rel Mary Hampson vs. Thomas Moody. Bastardy. Dismissed.

615. Smith N. Fowler vs. Ellen J. Fowler. Divorce. Cause dismissed by the Court on account of the defective affidavit filed by plaintiff with the complaint.

628. Mary Jacob vs. Otto Jacob. Partition. Judgment for sale of land granted, and one Ellenbrook appointed Commissioner to sell the same.

648. Alex. Beckman, administrator of H. F. Smith’s estate. On account and note. Trial by the Court and judgment for $668.49.

646. Charles Bruce vs. the North Hogan Turnpike Co. Suit on orders of the company. Trial by the Court and judgment for $904.20.

653. O. P. Cobb & Co. vs. the North Hogan Turnpike Co. On orders. Judgment for $163.50.

672. J. W. Holmes vs. W. S. Bridwell et als. On note. Judgment for $239.78.

678. D. H. Miller vs. R. D. Slater Jr. Judgment for $100.