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Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society Fair Awards – 1870

Fair Awards of the Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society for 1870 appeared in:
Aurora Peoples Advocate – 15 Sep 1870 – Page 2, Column 2

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Second Annual Fair of the Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society, held at Aurora, Ind., Sept. 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1870.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, F. A. Utz, $12; 2d, O. S. Mulford, $6.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, W. W. Chisman, $10.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. Courtnay, $6; 2d, David Cole, $3.
  • One year old and over, 1st, J. A. Cole.
  • Colts, 1st, C. Bradley, $3; 2d, Geo Wilson, $2.

MARES.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, J. Grant, $6; 2d, Perry Small, $3.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. A. Cole, $5; 2d, Louis Hopping, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, Scott Kelsey, $4.
  • One year old and over, 1st, W. Underhill, $3; 2d, M. Laird, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, L. Bradford, $2; 2d, Jas. Huston, $1.

GELDINGS.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, Edward Hamlin, $10; 2d, Samuel Turner, $5.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. Cooper, $4; 2d, J. Watts, $2.
  • Brood mare of any age, C. Bradley, $15.
  • Saddle horse (gelding) four years old and over, V. Bell, $15.
  • Saddle horse (mare) four years old and over, J. W. Lail, $15.
  • Horse or gelding under four years old, J. W. Watts, $12.

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

  • Stallions four years old and over, 1st, J. L. Mulford, $15; 2d, H. Bradley, $8.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, L. Niebert, $10.
  • One year old and over, 1st, C. Bradley, $4; 2d, Geo. Johnson, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, E. Greer, $3; 2d, J. D. English, $2.
  • Mares four years old and over, 1st, M. Giegoldt, $8; L. P. Bradford, $4.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. A. Cunningham, $6; 2d, A. P. Tufts, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, Wm. DeHart, $5; Wm. DeHart, $3.
  • One year old and over, 1st, J. L. Mulford, $4; 2d, Frank Lang, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, M. Blasdell, $3; 2d, N. Ketcham, $2.
  • Geldings four years old and over, 1st, N. Canfield, $10; 2d, W. S. Allen, $5.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. E. Smith, $6; 2d, L. P. Bradford, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. H. Small, $4.
  • Brood mare of any age, 1st, C. Bradley, $12; 2d, M. Blasdell, $6.

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

  • Stallion four years old and over, 1st, F. Worley, $12; 2d, T. Dickinson, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and under four, Wm Woodruff, $10.
  • Mare four years old and over, 1st, J. W. Lail, $6; 2d, W. S. Allen, $3.
  • Mare three years old and over, 1st, W. S. Allen, $5; 2d, G. C. Graddy, $3.
  • Mares two years old and under three, 1st, J. W. Nibert, $4; 2d, J. Smith, $2.
  • Gelding four years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $10; 2d, G. C. Grady, $5.
  • Gelding three years old and under four, 1st, Jas. Grant, $6; 2d, J. Buffington, $3.
  • Brood mare, 1st, J. Smith, $10; 2d, J. Cooper, $5.

SWEEPSTAKES ON SINGLE HARNESS HORSES.

  • Best horse, mare or gelding, W. S. Allen, $15.
  • Matched horses, R. Crisler, $15.
  • Matched mares, Geo. Johnson, $15.

SWEEPTSTAKES ON TROTTING.

  • Horse, mare, or gelding, four years old or over, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Horse, mare or gelding under four years old, M. Giegoldt, $15.

SWEEPSTAKES ON PACING.

  • Best horse, mare or gelding, four years old or over, 1st, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Best saddle animal of either sex, 1st, G. W. Hunter, $20.

SWEEPTSTAKES ON TROTTING.

  • Horse, mare or gelding over four years, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Horse, mare or gelding under four years, M. Giegoldt, $20.

RACING HORSES.

  • Racking horses, style and action considered, 1st, V. Bell, $15.
  • Racking horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, 1st prem, Smith & Graddy, $10.
  • Fastest time three times around the ring by any horse, mare or gelding over 21 years of age, D. Snyder, $5.
  • Stallion with three or more colts, O. S. Mulford, $25.
  • Mare with one or more colts, C. Bradley, $15.

MULES AND JACKS.

  • Jack of any age, 1st, N. Carpenter, $6; 2d, F. Worley, $3.
  • Jennet of any age, 1st, W. H. Small, $4.
  • Mule three years old and over, 1st, J. M. North, $6; 2d, Jesse Maryman, $3.
  • Mule two years old and over, 1st, Geo. Terrell, $3; 2d, J. V. R. Rockafellow, $2.
  • Sucking mule, 1st, Jacob Miller, $2; 2d, M. Laird, $1.
  • Matched mules, 1st, S. D. Cole, $8.

CATTLE.

  • Bull three years old and under four, 1st, F. Worley, $6.
  • Bull two years old and under three, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Bull one year old and under two, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $3; 2d, Jos. Becket, $2.
  • Calf, 1st, Geo. Cheek, $2; 2d, $1.
  • Cow four years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $8; 2d, $4.
  • Heifer two years old and under 3, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Heifer one year old and under two, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $2; 2d, $1.
  • Calf, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $2.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • Herd, J. C. Jenkins, $40.
  • Bull of any age with five or more of his calves, J. C. Jenkins, $10.
  • Cow with one or more calves, J. C. Jenkins, $10.
  • Herd of fat cattle, J. C. Jenkins, $15.
  • Oxen, Wm. Wheeler, $5.

HOGS.

  • Boar 2 years old and over, 1st, O. P. Cobb, $5.
  • One year old and over, 1st, C. Olcott, $4; 2d, O. P. Cobb, $2.
  • Pair shoats under 6 months old, 1st, C. Olcott, $3; 2d, R. W. Curtis, $2.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Boar with 3 or more pigs, C. Olcott, $10.
  • Sow with 3 or more pigs, 1st, O. P. Cobb, $10.

SHEEP—FINE WOOL.

  • Buck one year old and over, 1st, M. Guard, $5.
  • Ewe, one year old and over, 1st, M. Guard, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Lambs, two in number, 1st, M. Guard, $2.

SHEEP—LONG WOOL.

  • Buck two years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $5.
  • Ewe two years old and over, 1st, N. carpenter, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Lambs two in number, 1st, N. Carpenter, $2; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $1.

SHEEP—MIDDLE WOOL.

  • Buck two years old and over, 1st, N. Carpenter, $5; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $3.
  • Buck one year old and under two, 1st, W. H. Small, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Ewe one year old and over, 1st, W. H. Small, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Lambs, two in number, 1st, W. H. Small, $2; J. C. Bruce, $1.

POULTRY.

  • Bramah Chickens, Jas. Fisk, $2.
  • Ducks, J. Bruce, $1.
  • Turkeys, J. Bruce, $1.
  • Geese, J. Bruce, $1.

VEGETABLES.

  • Early potatoes, J. Clements, $1.
  • Late potatoes, T. J. Cole, $1.
  • Collection potatoes, Jas. North, $2.
  • Parsnips, C. M. Tufts, 50c.
  • Onions, Thos. McCain, 50c.
  • Pumpkins, Mrs. Shoup, 50c.
  • Squashes, Mrs. Shoup, 50c.
  • Watermelons, G. W. Lane, 50c.

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • White corn, J. A. Cole, $1.
  • Yellow corn, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • Display of corn, John Bruce, $2.
  • Rye, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • White Wheat, W. Smith, $1.
  • Red Wheat, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • Barley, Jas. Younker, $1.
  • Oats, Wm. Buffington, $1.
  • Timothy Seed, E. Greer, $1.
  • Beans, Thos. Davis, $1.
  • Lima beans, Thos. Davis, $1.

FRUITS.

  • Fall apples, 1st, Reason Reese, $1; 2d, E. B. Hunt, 50c.
  • Display of fall apples, H. Cheek, $2.
  • Winter apples, E. B. Hunt, $1.
  • Display of winter apples, J. B. Ward, $2.
  • Pears, John House, $1.
  • Display of pears, John House, $2.
  • Peaches, H. Cheek, $1.
  • Display of Peaches, H. Cheek, $2.
  • Plums, Mrs. W. Bainum, $1.
  • Grapes, 1st, I. B. Ward, $1; 2d, A. Kleaver, 50c.
  • Display of grapes, I. B. Ward, $2.
  • Quinces, Miss A. Stevens, $1.
  • Display of fruit, all kinds, H. Cheek, $3.

FLOWERS.

  • Bouquet, Julia Lane, $1.
  • Flowers in pots, Dora Gilson, $3.

FARM IMPLEMENTS.

  • Plow for general purposes, B. N. McHenry, $2.
  • Shovel plow, O. P. Cobb & Co. Agts, $1.
  • Side hill plow, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $2.
  • Horse Hay Fork, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $1.
  • Farm gate, Henry Little, $1.
  • Cider mill, O. P. Cobb & Co. Agents, $1.
  • Ax handle, W. Smith, $1.

MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.

  • Cabinet work, Chas. Scheid, $3.
  • Chairs, Aurora Chair Factory, $3.
  • Spring wagon, C. Fisk, $5.
  • Kip boots, A. Junker, $1.
  • Calf boots, A. Junker, $1.
  • Sewing machine, J. W. Perkins, $3.
  • Washing machine, Halcomb & Hays, $1.
  • Churn, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $1.
  • Brooms, J. House, $1.
  • Bar soap, Mrs. W. Bainum, $1.
  • Soft soap, Mrs. Porter, $1.
  • Starch, H. C. Williams, 50c.

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

  • Flannel, Mrs. O. Bradford, $2.
  • Carpet, Miss Lizzie Bainum, $2.
  • Woolen socks, Mrs. McCreary, $1.
  • Stockings, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Mittens, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Gloves, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Foot mat, Mrs. A. Tufts, $1.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. G. Mitchell, $1.

NEEDLE WORK—USEFUL.

  • Silk quilt, Mrs. M. J. Shepherd, $10.
  • Worsted quilt, Mrs. T. S. Fish, $8.
  • Calico quilt, Miss Mary Richardson, $6.
  • Worsted comfort, Mrs. E. Ward, $3.
  • Calico comfort, Mrs. E. Ward, $2.
  • Knit counterpane, Mrs. McCullough, $1.
  • Calico dress, Miss Mulvany, $2.
  • Child’s sack or dress, Miss Emma Glardon, $2.
  • Shirt, Mrs. J. P. Walker, $2.

NEEDLE WORK—FANCY.

  • On canvass, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $2.
  • On cloth, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $2.
  • On linen, Miss Jenny Glardon, $2.
  • On muslin, Miss N. Babbs, $2.
  • On merino, Mrs. J. McClellen, $1.

CROCHET WORK.

  • Cotton, Miss S. Tolka, $1.
  • Worsted, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $1.
  • Tatting, Miss Jenny Glardon, $1.

FANCY WORK.

  • Specimen wax fruit, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Specimen wax flowers, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Hair work, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Shell work, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Bead work, Miss Lane, $1.
  • Skeleton leaves, Mrs. Collins, $1.

DAIRY PRODUCTS.

  • 5 lbs butter, Mrs. Thos. Chisman, 1st, $4; John Bruce, 2d, $3.
  • 10 lbs cheese, C. M. Tufts, $2.

DRIED FRUIT.

  • Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. T. Davis, $1.
  • Specimen dried vegetables, Miss S. P. Williams, $1.

CANNED FRUIT.

  • Canned peaches, Mrs. E. Ward, $1.
  • Display canned fruit, Mrs. E. Ward, $1.

FRUIT BUTTER.

  • Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. P. Small, $2.
  • Display fruit butter, Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, $3.

JELLIES.

  • Specimen, Miss Emma Hill, $2.
  • Display, Mrs. Mary Plummer, $3.

PRESERVES.

  • Specimen, Mrs. A. Bruce, 1st, $2; Mrs. R. Mason, 2d, $1.
  • Display, Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, $3.

PICKLES.

  • Specimen sweet, Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, $2.
  • Display, Mrs. Emma Ward, $3.
  • Specimen sour, Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, $2.

BREAD AND CAKES.

  • Salt rising bread, Miss A. Bruce, $1.
  • Yeast bread, Miss Jenny Glardon, $1.
  • Corn bread, Miss S. P. Williams, $1.
  • Pound cake, Mrs. E. Crawford, $1.
  • Jelly cake, Mrs. Quigley, $1.
  • Pies, Mrs. R. Mason, $2.

TABLE COMFORTS.

  • Maple sugar, John Bruce, $1.
  • 5 lbs honey, A. Tufts, $2.
  • Maple molasses, H. D. Tufts, $1.
  • Catsup, Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, $1.
  • Specimen native wine, Mrs. T. S. Fisk, $2.
  • Display native wine, Mrs. T. S. Fisk, $3.

EQUESTIANISM.

  • Gentlemen, W. Allen, 1st, $5; L. W. Cobb, 2d, $3.
  • Ladies, Mrs. K. Lail, $25.

MISCELLANEOUS.

  • A. A. Goodaw, water elevator, $1.
  • Miss Mary Giegoldt, chenille on cloth, 50c.
  • Mrs. B. C. Calkins, carriage afghan, $1.
  • Miss Anna Lane, painting, $2.
  • H. P. Speath, Continental cooking stove and trimmings, $2.
  • A. Tufts, beehive, 50c.
  • Master James Stannard, workbox, 50c.
  • Mrs. George Mitchell, agricultural flower, 50c.
  • J. N. Walton, display of photographs, $3.
  • Mrs. Mary Plummer, vegetable wreath, 50c.
  • Miss Sarah R. Stedman, child’s wrapper, 50c.
  • O. P. Cobb & Co., McCherry’s two horse grain drill, $2; Climax five-tooth grain drill, $1.

WORTHY OF MENTION.
Among the articles exhibited in the miscellaneous list, worthy of especial mention, are:

  • Fanning mill, John P. Walker.
  • Cotton stockings, cotton hose, and zephyr scarf, Mrs. B. C. Calkins.
  • Fancy cross, Julia Bush.
  • Cant Dog, W. G. Wheeler
  • Display bead work, Miss Clara Gibson.
  • Patch work by machine, Miss M. Vinson.
  • White cake, Mrs. E. Stedman.
  • Sugar trough gourd, C. E. Tufts.
  • Needle and quilt work by machine, J. W. Perkins.
  • Sponge cake, Miss Belle Buffington.
  • Model machine for testing iron, Howell, croze, and champher, H. F. Stannard.
  • Woolen double coverlet, Mrs. John Brumblay.
  • Brandy peaches, George Cheek.
    Marbled cake, Miss Flora Cheek.
  • Washing machine, Bradford & Meacham. (Entered late for a premium.)
  • Etna mower and raker combined, O. P. Cobb & Co., diploma.
  • Eagle straw cutter, O. P. Cobb & Co., and B. N. McHenry.
  • Organ, T. H. Johnson.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The officers of the society take this occasion to tender their thanks to the ladies for their kind assistance in decorating the floral hall, and would especially mention the following contributions: Mrs. Sarah Bailey, crape myrtle; Mrs. George Shockley, orange tree in full fruit; Mrs. Josiah Chambers, Mrs. R. E. McCreary, and others.

The Society is also indebted to Mr. Knott, of Cincinnati, for aquaria, fish, stands, bulbs, &c.; to M. Greenwood & Co., Cincinnati, for ornaments for fountain.

Aurora List of Letters – Aug 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for August 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 11 Aug 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Aug. 10th, 1870:

  • Mesrs. Crim & Son
  • James Harrald
  • Mrs. Mary Hughes
  • Mrs. Ellie Johnston
  • Wm H Maltinger
  • Asa Northam
  • Minerva Sultan
  • J L Carley
  • Mrs. E Haggerty
  • Miss Fanny Jackson
  • Thomas Kelly
  • John Mackin
  • W H Smith
  • Miss Mattie Tardy

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 18 Aug 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Aug. 17th, 1870:

  • J C Carley
  • R Garner
  • Halsted & Co.
  • J Hansel
  • George McGrew
  • I O R M Camancha
  • Ellamy Town
  • Robert Furner
  • Griffin & Conaway
  • J M Headly
  • Israel Johnson
  • J Mackin
  • Nancy Todd

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 25 Aug 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Aug. 24th, 1870:

  • Miss Ann Brown
  • Adam Cleaver
  • Jesse Henry
  • Franklin Hayward
  • Caroline Luke
  • Hamson Smith
  • Nancy Todd
  • G Jarvis Walker
  • Samuel Barley
  • Curtis A Chance
  • Miss A Hopping
  • Nancy M Langdon
  • George Meyer
  • Daniel Stewart
  • John Stall
  • Miss Leise Wemons

Aurora List of Letters – Jul 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for July 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 14 Jul 1870 – Page 3, Column 1

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., July 14th, 1870:

  • Mrs. Cooper
  • Mrs. Susie Fisk
  • Mrs. Mary Hobson
  • Thomas Moran
  • Washington McCoun
  • Miss Lisa Orshugs
  • H P Warrell
  • Miss L H Williams
  • J Cochran
  • Theodore Grodan
  • Fred Rapman
  • N McLane
  • J R Noonan
  • Mrs. Susannah Smith
  • A A Walton

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 21 Jul 1870 – Page 3, Column 1

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., July 21st, 1870:

  • Richard Black
  • George C Clayton
  • Richard Mendall
  • Richard Wood
  • Thomas Coyne
  • Nancy M Langdon
  • T C Williams

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 28 Jul 1870 – Page 3, Column 1

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., July 28th, 1870:

  • James Alexander
  • D B Barrett
  • Rev. J F Freileg
  • Thomas Kelley
  • J W Newton
  • D C Sampson
  • Sidney Uptan
  • W G Bailey
  • Wheeler Collier
  • Mrs. E Garrison
  • Sinah Kenon
  • A Perkins
  • G R Thompson

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora List of Letters – Jun 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for June 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 9 Jun 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., June 8th, 1870:

  • J H Bruce
  • Leonard Hart
  • S H Packer
  • Fred Hartline
  • Capt. Thomas Harper
  • James Walser

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 16 Jun 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., June 16th, 1870:

  • J W Anderson
  • Robert Coal
  • Jesse H Cooper
  • Louis Denny
  • John Gillen
  • James Hanna
  • Abe Stalder
  • John Burns
  • B C Calkins
  • Wm Cluter
  • R C Gregory
  • J F Hughes
  • Mrs. Emily Swift
  • Christ Zeikenbrin

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 23 Jun 1870 – Page 3, Column 3

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., June 23d, 1870:

  • John W Blessing
  • George Clayton
  • Miss M McGreary
  • A Opp
  • Mrs. Mary Sampson
  • Winston Sweet
  • Fred Clinkerman
  • Mrs. Sallie Hoffman
  • O R Myers
  • Fred Reaman
  • G & F Specker
  • E B Wells

H. WALKER, P.M.

Dearborn County County Commissioners Proceedings – Jun 1870

Proceedings of the June 1870 session of the Dearborn County, Indiana county commissioners appeared in:
Aurora Peoples Advocate – 30 Jun 1870 – Page 2, Column 2

Commissioners’ Court.

Below we publish the proceedings of the Board of Commissioners, at their June term:

Retail licenses were granted to the following named persons: F. Volz, Henry Rief, George Kiefel, Joseph Bartholome, Jacob Pfalzgraf, J. Siemantel, Fred Block, Adam Kastner, Mike Klein, W. J. Burton, Emanuel Eller, Geo. Siemantel, G. P. Vogel, Peter Pfalzgraf, George Oswald, and L. Rudolph.

Grand Jurors appointed for the September term of Circuit Court: Ezra G. Hayes, Francis Winters, Wm. H. Baker, Jona. Runnels, R. Langdale, Jos. Sherbaugh, Ayres Bramble, Ernst Huseman, G. C. Columbia, Henry Miller, D. W. C. Wilber, L. M. Foulk.

For March term, 1871: Bryant Connelly, J. B. Hollowell, Elias Chisman, J. F. Geyer, W. C. Buffington, Charles Lods, G. M. Nevitt, Nathan Elliott, Peter Geyer, S. B. Sanks, W. C. McClure, S. F. Bruce.

Inspectors of Elections: St. Joseph Precinct—Jos. Stenger; New Alsace Precinct—Anthony Blattner; Lawrenceville Precinct—Casper Bauman; New Lawrenceburgh Precinct—Gideon Renner; Cochran Precinct—J. L. Giegoldt.

The following persons were appointed as viewers to view a road as petitioned for by C. R. Campbell and others, in York township: D. Frazier, J. W. Grubbs and L. D. Leming. Time of making the same, Aug. 20th, 1870.

A petition was presented, signed by Ralph Collier and others, asking for the vacation of a certain road in Manchester township. There being no remonstrance, the road was ordered vacated.

J. Miller, J. Ewing and M. Bell were appointed to meet August 20th, 1870, to view a road in Clay township, petitioned for by J. L. Mathews and others.

W. H. Swales, A. J. Alden and L. M. Pritchard were appointed visitors to the county Asylum.

The following M.D.’s were appointed physicians for the townships named: Jackson—Dr. Perry Fermier; Hogan—Dr. J. B. Stewart; Centre—Dr. Geo. Sutton.

The plans and specifications for a new Court House, to be located at Lawrenceburgh, were received and accepted.

The rate of taxation for 1870, for county purposes, was fixed at 60 cents on the $100.

The report of the viewers appointed to assess damages, occasioned by the opening of a certain road in Hogan township, was received. Damages assessed as follows: D. Kerr’s heirs, $125; Joshua Brewington, $100.—The amount was allowed, and the road ordered to be opened.

Aurora Public Schools Commencement – 1870

The commencement of the Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana Public Schools for 1870 appeared in:
Aurora Peoples Advocate – 30 Jun 1870 – Page 3, Column 1

The Aurora Public Schools.
First Annual Commencement.

[See newspaper for full report.]

Our schools as at present organized, commenced operations in 1864, under the direction of Rev. A. W. Freeman, as Principal. After conducting the schools for two years, and getting them thoroughly organized, finding that the labor was too severe for him, he retired from the position. His successors have been Messrs. Hutchison, Temple, Davidson and Clark.

The course of study occupies a period of about seven years. Hitherto, at the close of each year, there have been annual exhibitions at the school building or at some public hall, and the persons who had finished their course of study, received certificates to that effect upon their leaving the schools. The class of 1868 included two persons, Messrs. Charles C. Stevens and Seth Stedman; of 1869, Mr. James Stratton, and Misses Emma Hill and Sallie Vail.

The present being considered the first annual commencement, the School Board, Superintendent and teachers endeavored to make it an event in the history of our Schools, and one to be remembered by all persons connected with them. The use of the Methodist church was granted, and a choir of amateur musicians, under the leadership of Mr. E. D. Haynes, tendered their services.

The exercises, which commenced at 8 o’clock, were as follows:

  • Solo and Chorus—God is the Refuge of His People; Cantata of Esther.
  • Prayer—Rev. C. Tinsley.
  • Practical Knowledge—Harley H. Sutton.
  • The Folly of Expecting too Much from Each Other—Miss Ione Shockley.
  • The Race is not to the Swift—Miss Lizzie Folbre.
  • Music—By the Streamlet Through the Grove; Bohemian Girl.
  • Making a Fortune—Ralph Riddell.
  • Passports in Society—Miss Carrie Yonge.
  • Life is a School—Miss Minta Jones.
  • Music—Gipsy Chorus; Bohemian Girl.
  • Popular Fallacies—Benj. Vail Jr.
  • American Aristocracy—Miss Mary Hopping.
  • Broken Images—Miss Emma McCreary.
  • Duet—Music on the Waves; C. C. Stevens and Miss L. Wymond.
  • Never too Old to Learn—Miss Abbie Stevens.
  • The Public Schools Our Safeguard against Anarchy—Miss Fannie Hopping.
  • Valedictory—Miss Emma McCreary.

Aurora List of Letters – May 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for May 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 May 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., May 4th, 1870:

  • Mrs. S Armstrong
  • G C Clayton
  • Jacob Dewitt
  • Miss A Hopping
  • Miss Eliza Murphey
  • Miss Bell Ricketts
  • H Schmsmire
  • Joseph Burley
  • Orris Dart
  • Miss C Gregory
  • Miss Lottie Jones
  • W L McCowin
  • Mrs. Mollie Reed
  • Mrs. Chas. Wenney

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 19 May 1870 – Page 3, Column 3

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., May 18th, 1870:

  • Miss Savina Clark
  • Sarah Heath
  • Louis Lagerpusch
  • Sarah Myers
  • E C Rose
  • George Heath
  • Susanna Humes
  • Michael Maroney
  • Jackson Myers
  • Robert Schroder

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 26 May 1870 – Page 3, Column 1

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., May 25th, 1870:

  • Mrs. James Bless
  • Mrs. R Gray Fuller
  • Joseph Bebby
  • Hunt & Crouch
  • Stephen M Rucker

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora List of Letters – Apr 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for April 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 7 Apr 1870 – Page 3, Column 3

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., April 6th, 1870:

  • Mike Barrenger
  • Miss Rose Clark
  • Isaac M Davis
  • Patrick Gaffeny
  • Samuel Gibson
  • Miss Lisy Luke
  • Bowden Miller
  • Miss Sarah Bruce
  • Joseph Copeland
  • John Gray
  • Miss Mollie Garry
  • George B Hall
  • John A Lettrell
  • Daniel Z Ward

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 14 Apr 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., April 13th, 1870:

  • Elizabeth Arp
  • Allen Brown
  • Amos Eaton
  • James Jarrall
  • Patrick Gaffeny
  • Joseph Ruter
  • John Sullivan
  • John Bailey
  • Angeline Chance
  • A Grabucheemick
  • Rev. John Frielag
  • William Harrold
  • A Roberts
  • Alex Shornefelter

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 21 Apr 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., April 20th, 1870:

  • Amos Bruce
  • Sarah J Bruce
  • Mrs. S A Green
  • Clementine Gregory
  • W P Hobson
  • Christ Ickemoth
  • Whitfield Kirtley
  • J Russell
  • Harry St. Clair
  • Christ Zeigenbine
  • H T Braxton
  • Mrs. Jane Chritie
  • A G Gainey & Co.
  • Samuel Haarman
  • J A Hollenbeck
  • Miss Carrie Kennear
  • L Munnelly
  • William Smith
  • P H Thompson

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 28 Apr 1870 – Page 3, Column 3

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., April 27th, 1870:

  • Samuel Bailey
  • Mary E Gary
  • J M Newman
  • O E Matthews
  • Mrs. E Robbins
  • J P Rutledge
  • Mrs. L V Wilson
  • Rev. J F Fould
  • S Hasken & Co.
  • Miss Mary McNeal
  • Charles Phillips
  • W H Richards
  • Miss Lot Thompson

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora List of Letters – Mar 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for March 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 10 Mar 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., March 9th, 1870:

  • Mrs. Susan Bliss
  • Mrs. John Carlisle
  • George Hageman
  • Michael Pfeiffer
  • John Coler
  • John Culver
  • Miss E Newman
  • Rev. W. T. Saunders

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 31 Mar 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., March 30th, 1870:

  • J. Alexander
  • Jennie Bruce
  • G H Benton
  • William Canfield
  • James Laws
  • David Richards
  • William Robinson
  • Miss Sarah N Smith
  • J. Burns
  • William Bramble
  • A J Corkren
  • J B Larb
  • Jacob Meyers
  • Miss S. Roberts
  • Miss Ann C Smith
  • Miss L Thompson

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora List of Letters – Feb 1870

The Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for February 1870 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 3 Feb 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Feb. 2d, 1870:

  • Mrs. Matilda Cook
  • Miss H Dunkan
  • Wm Deavers
  • J J Franseer
  • Annie S Green
  • Mrs. M House
  • Miss Susan Miller
  • Mr. Robst
  • Mrs. Altha Moor
  • Miss Lizzie Smith
  • Miss Emma Selvan
  • Miss Sallie Soetcher
  • Mrs. Mary Williams
  • Miss C Christy
  • Mrs. A Danford
  • John Duncan
  • Rev J T Fiertag
  • John Grey
  • Job Little
  • Christopher Miller
  • Mrs. Jane Ross
  • Sam Swab
  • Mrs. Milissa Stewart
  • H Smith
  • J M Scott

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 10 Feb 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Feb. 8th, 1870:

  • W H Bucknor
  • John W Johnson
  • John Maguire
  • Wm Julian
  • Mrs. Ella Johnston
  • Miron Werrenger

H. WALKER, P.M.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 17 Feb 1870 – Page 3, Column 2

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Post office in Aurora, Ind., Feb. 16th, 1870:

  • Martha Dennis
  • Isaac M Davis
  • Miss F. Herling
  • Mrs. A F Kimbville
  • Angeline Hopping
  • Robert Vorlkel
  • Miss Sallie Walker
  • Daniel Doyle
  • G. W. French
  • Ferde Kreite
  • D. E. Keefe
  • R. C. Owings
  • John Watts

H. WALKER, P.M.