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Aurora List of Letters – Nov 1860

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for November 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 15 Nov 1860 – Page 2, Column 5

Remaining in the Post Office at Aurora, Dearborn co., Ind., for the quarter ending November 15, 1860.

  • R H Atcheson
  • Miss Elizabeth Clark
  • John Davis
  • Eli F Gleason
  • Frank Heide
  • Jesse Heacock
  • Hugh McDonald
  • Jas. Robinson
  • Chas. Stewart
  • Mr. Mary Smith
  • W L Adrian
  • Mrs. Alnette Clark
  • Mary Fox
  • John Gross
  • Thos. Huban
  • Mrs. Ariyrie Maver
  • Miss Lucinda J Risinger
  • Mrs. Ann Shields
  • Jas. Turner
  • W H Turkington

Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say ‘advertised,’ and remember the extra charge of one cent.
Mrs. A. P. CLARK, P.M.

Dearborn County Fair Awards – 1860

Dearborn County, Indiana Fair Awards for 1860 appeared in the following articles:

Aurora Commercial – 18 Oct 1860 – Page 1, Column 1

PREMIUMS awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the Dearborn County Agricultural Society.
Held at Aurora, Ind., on September 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, & Oct. 1, 1860.

James W. Gaff, President.
Henry F. Wright, Secretary.

LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT.

Horses for all Purposes.

  • Stallion Four years old and over. H B Corbin, first pm, $12; John Taylor, second, $6.
  • Stallion Three years old and over. David Cole, first pm, $8; Jas. A. Creat, second, $4.
  • Stallion Two years old and over. T. J. Turpin, first pm, $6; Thomas Nibert, second, $3.
  • Stallion One year old and over. Perry Small, first pm, $4; John Kittle, second, $2.
  • Sucking Stallion. H. F. Wright, first pm. $3; James Wheeler, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare four years old and over. W. Carpenter, first pm, $10; Francis Worley, second, $5.
  • Mare four years old and over. John Walker, first pm, $6; James Clement, second, $3.
  • Filly three years old and over. E Greer, first pm, $6; G M Morris, second, $3.
  • Filly two years old and over. N. Car[?], first pm, $5; Wm Chisman, second, $2.
  • Filley one year old and over. G. D. Curtis, first pm, $4; Jacob Miller, second, $2.
  • Sucking Filly. Jacob Miller, first pm, $3; L N Parks, second $2.
  • Geldings four years old and over. T J Turpin, first pm, $6; J C Jenkins, second, $3.
  • Gelding three years old and over. M Buffington, first pm, $5; J T Herron, second, $2.
  • Gelding two years old and over. N Carpenter, first pm, $4; Daniel Frazier, second, $2.

Farm and Draught Horses.

  • Stallion four years old and over. W S Allen, first pm, $12; D A Morris, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and over. W Carpenter, first pm, $8; John Spangler, second, $4.
  • Stallion two years old and over. Daniel Cole, first pm, $6.
  • Stallion one year old and over. C Mulford, first pm, $4; Henry Hind, second, $2.
  • Sucking Stallion. Wm Jenkins, first pm, $3; Francis Worley, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare four years old and over. J D Curtis, first pm, $10; Wm Jenkins, second, $5.
  • Filley three years old and over. E Greer, first pm, $6.
  • Mare four years old and over. James Shrieve, first pm, $6.
  • Filly two years old and over. W McConnell, first pm, $5; J D Pritchard, second, $2.
  • Filley one year old and over. G H Worley, first pm, $4.
  • Sucking Mare Colt. J H Fletcher, first pm, $3.
  • Gelding four year old and over. Charles Ewan, first pm, $6; J Bruce, second, $3.

Roadsters.

  • Stallion four years old and over. H F Wright, first pm, $12; N Carpenter, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and over. Lytle Parks, second pm., $4.
  • Stallion two years old and over. Benj. Howard, first pm, $6; J D Pritchard, second, $3.
  • Stallion one year old and over. N. Carpenter, first pm, $4; S Vanhorn, second, $2.
  • Suckling Stallion Colts. W Carpenter, first pm, $3; Charles Ewan, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare. Charles Ewan, first pm, $10; J. S. Henry, second, $5.
  • Mare four years old and over. J C Jenkins, first pm, $6; W B Murry, second, $3.
  • Filly three years old and over. N Carpenter, first pm, $6; Rich Winkey, second, $3.
  • Filly two years and over. M Whiteford, first pm, $5; W C Buffington, second, $2.
  • Filly one year old and over. [?] Bruce, first pm, $4; Mr. Cr[?], second, $2.

Horses for the Saddle

  • Stallion four years old and over. Dan Dorrel, first pm, $12; J L Mulford, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years and over. W C Mulford, first pm, $8.
  • Mare four years and over. W Dodd, first pm, $8; T & J W Gaff, second, $4.
  • Gelding four years and over. W S Allen, first pm, $8; Same, second prem., $4.
  • Gelding three years and over. James M. Kirk, first pm, $6.

Matched Horses and Mongrel Race.

  • Pair Matched Geldings. J. Giegoldt, first pm, $10
  • Mongrel Race. Henry F Wright, pm, $10.

Sweepstakes on Horses.

  • Stallion exhibiting five or more of his Colts of any age. Alfred Glenn, prem, $25.
  • Mare exhibiting two or more of her Colts of any age. Francis Worley, pm, $20.
  • Fastest Trotting Horse, Mare or Gelding. G W Cochran, pm, $20.

Jacks and Mules.

  • Jack of any age. O P Cobb, first pm, $10; James Hudson, second, $5.
  • Jennet of any age. H F Wright, first pm, $5.
  • Pair of Mules. Wm Wheeler, first pm, $6; R C Anderson, second, $3.
  • Mule three years old. H Peters, first prem., $5.
  • Mule two years old. Jacob Tanner, first pm., $4; Mr. Lostetter, second, $2.
  • Sucking Mules. Benj. Ewbank, first pm, $2; Patrick Gainey, second, $1.

Durham Cattle.

  • Bull two years and over. R C Anderson, first pm, $6; Jacob Tanner, second, $3.
  • Bull one year old. R C Anderson, first pm, $4; O P Cobb, second, $2.
  • Bull Calf. R C Anderson, first pm, $2; Same, second, $1.
  • Cow three years and over. John Brumblay, first pm, $8; R C Anderson, second, $4.
  • Heifer one year old. John Bramblay, first pm, $3; J W Newman, second, $2.
  • Heifer Calf. John Brumblay, first pm, $2; J W Newman, second, $1.

Native and Grade Cattle.

  • Bull one year old. S Cheek, first pm, $3
  • Bull Calf. Geo W Lane, first pm, $2; O P Cobb, second, $1.
  • Cow three years old and over. A Hill, first pm, $5; Benj Howard, second, $3.
  • Heifer two years old. B Campbell, first pm, $4; Same, second, $2.
  • Heifer one year old. A Lineonfellow, first pm, $3; H Small, second, $2.
  • Heifer Calf. M B Cheek, second pm, $1.

Oxen, Fat Cattle and Sheep.

  • Yoke Oxen four years old and over. J C Jenkins, first pm, $6; J Billingsley, second, $3.
  • Yoke Oxen three years old and over. J D Curtis, first prem, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Yoke Oxen two years old. Benj Howard, first pm, $3; John Mulford, second, $2.
  • Fatted Steer. J C Jenkins, premium, $5.
  • Fatted Sheep, Richard Gregg, pm, $2.

Sweepstakes on Cattle.

  • Best Bull any age. R C Anderson, pm, $10.
  • Best Cow any age. Jno. Brumblay, pm, $6.

Hogs, and Sweepstakes on Hogs.

  • Boar two years and over. David Ellis, first pm, $5; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Boar one year and over. J Billingsley, first pm, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Sow two years and over. David Ellis, first pm, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $1.
  • Sow under two years old. Joseph Jenkins, first pm, $2; David Ellis, second.
  • Sow under one year old. J C Jenkins, first pm, $2.
  • Pair of Shoats under six months old. N Canfield, first pm, $2; Thos Chisman, second.
  • Best Boar of any age. J C Jenkins, first pm, $5.
  • Sow of any age. David Ellis, first pm, $5.
  • Sow and pigs, J C Jenkins, premium, $5.

Fine Wooled Sheep.

  • Bucks one year and over. R Gregg, first pm, $3.
  • Lambs five in number. Richard Gregg, first pm, $3.

Long Wooled Sheep.

Lambs five in number.

  • F Worley, first pm, $3.

Poultry.

  • Pair Shanghai Chicken. James Gorden, pm, $1.
  • Poland Chickens. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Cross of any Breed Chickens. Marcellus B Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Pair Poland Ducks. Daniel Conway, pm, $1.
  • Pair Common Ducks. Edward Trester, pm, $1.
  • Turkeys. Mrs. W Bainum, pm, $1.
  • Brama Pootras Chickens. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Game Chickens. Henry Walker, Jr., pm, $1.
  • Common Geese. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Best Collection of Poultry. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.

Vegetables, Grains and Seeds.

  • Half Dozen Blood Beets. J Ashcraft, pm, $1.
  • Half Dozen Parsnips, Thomas White, pm, $1.
  • Half Dozen Heads Cabbage. Joseph Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Turnips. John M Staffen, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Onions. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Peck Tomatoes. Conway Bainum, pm, $1.
  • Peck White Beans. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Quart Lima Beans. G W Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Irish Potatoes. Mr. George Chisman, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Sweet Potatoes. Mr. R Randall, pm, $1.
  • Three or more Pumpkins. George L Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Three or more Squashes. Benjamin Sellers, pm, $1.
  • Collection of Vegetables. Marcellus B Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Yellow Corn in Ear. Steven Vincent, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel White Corn in Ear. George S Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel White Wheat. John L Higbee, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Rye. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Barley. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Spring Wheat. Benjamin Ewbank, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Timothy Seed. Elijah Greer, pm, $1.

Fruit List.

  • Winter Apples. Aaron Miller, first, $2; Wm C Buffington, second, $1
  • Fall Apples. M Giegoldt, first, $2; James H Bailey, second, $1
  • Largest Display of Apples. Aaron Miller, premium, $3.
  • Autumn Pears. Simon Humpfelt, first, $1; George W Cheek, second, 50 cents.
  • Winter Pears. James W Gaff, first, $1.
  • Plums. John Tufts, first, $1.
  • Grapes, George Chisman, first, $1; Bernard Shipper, second, 50 cents.
  • Quinces. Franklin Daughters, first, $1; Elijah Huffman, second, 50 cents.
  • Half Dozen Winter Apples. William Souther, premium, $1.
  • Half Dozen Peaches. C C Kelsey, premium, $1.
  • Half Dozen Bunches Grapes. Dr. S S Stewart, premium, $1.
  • Collection of Fruits. C C Kelsey, premium, $3.

Flowers.

  • Collection of Flowers. Mrs. M A Gipson, first, $2; Mrs. J Brison, second, $1.
  • Collection Green House Flowers in Bloom. Mrs. J. Brison, first, $2; Mrs. M A Gipson, second, $1.
  • Bouquet. Mrs. SSouthers, first, $1; Miss Anna Swing, second, 50 cents.
  • Floral Ornament. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.

Mechanical Department.

  • Plow for General Use. O P Cobb, first, $4
  • Shovel Plow. A B Lansbury, first, $1.
  • Ax Helve. J Butterfield, premium, $1.
  • Bee Hive, C C Kelsey, premium, $2.
  • Lot Cooperage. Jacob Kemple, first, $2.
  • Woolen Knit Socks. Mrs. P Jenkins, first, $1; Mrs C Morgan, second, 50 cents.
  • Woolen Knit Mittens. Mrs C Morgan, first, $1; E H Justice, second, 50 cents.
  • Woolen Yarn. Mrs. Utz, first, 50 cents; Mrs. J Dews, second, 25 cents.
  • Double Harness, Common Use. J A Wehe, premium, $4.
  • Single Buggy Harness. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Man’s Saddle. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Side Saddle. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Butter Made in June. Mrs. Laz Cheek, first, $4; Mrs. J. Butterfield, second, $2.
  • Butter Made since June. Mrs. D Jackson, first, $4; Mrs. M Collins, second, $2.
  • Ten Pounds Cheese. Mrs N. Dyke, first, $4; Mrs. J Butterfield, second, $2.
  • Overcoat. A Epstein, premium, $2.
  • Pair Pants, A Epstein, premium, $1.
  • Vest. A. Epstein, premium, $1.
  • Two Horse Carriage. William I Edwards, premium, $10; Same, second, $5.
  • Buggy. William I Edwards, first, $6; Same, second, $3.

Domestic Manufactures.

  • Five Yards Flannel. Mrs. Utz, first, $4; Miss Lizzie Justice, second, $2.
  • Rag Carpet. Mrs. L Shook, first, $4; Mrs. A Tufts, second, $2.
  • Double Coperlet Cotton. Mrs. W M Stevens, first, $4; Miss Lizzie Justice, second, $2.
  • Knit Stockings. Mrs. L Andrews, first, $1; Miss M Danford, second, 50 cents.
  • Best Worked Collar. Miss A Butterfield, first, $1.
  • Best Head Dress. Miss G H Walton, pm. $1.
  • Best Sample Hair Work. Miss Sarah Noyce, premium, $1.
  • Best Sample Tissue Work. Miss Hattie Bush, premium, $1.
  • Ottoman Cover. Mrs. A B Clark, pm. $1.
  • Fancy Worked Tidy. Mrs. W I Edwards, prem., $2.
  • Fancy Worsted Work. Mrs. J. Smith, premium, $2.
  • Worked Slippers. Mrs. John Ferry, premium, $2.
  • Best Lady’s Sack. Mrs. M Collins, pm. $2.
  • Best Mantilla. Mrs. G H Walton, pm, $2.
  • Best Sample Ornamental Needle Work. Mrs. Dr. Haines, premium, $2.
  • Pair Lamp Mats. Mrs. M Plummer, pm. $1.
  • Pair Foot Mats. Mrs. P Jenkins, pm. $1.
  • Silk Gloves. Miss C. Houk, prem. $2.
  • Specimen Landscape Painting in Oil. Mrs. N M Lloyd, premium, $1.
  • Specimen Penmanship. Miss Clara Houk, premium, $1.
  • Specimen Fruit Painting. Mrs. M. Collins, premium, $1.
  • Fancy Painting. T J Bailey, premium, $1.
  • Bud Painting, Clara Houk, premium, $1.
  • Fancy Bead Work. Miss S J Winkley, premium, $1.
  • Ambrotypes and Mclainotypes. Mr. N H Tuck, premium, $1.

Canned Fruits.

  • Cherries. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Pears. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Plums, Mrs. L. Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Strawberries. Mrs. M Collins, premium, $1.
  • Raspberries. Mrs. M Collins, premium, $1.
  • Tomatoes. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Peaches. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Quinces. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.

Fruit Butter.

  • Apple. Mrs. C Danford, premium, $1.
  • Peach. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Tomato. Mrs. M Plummer, premium, $1.
  • Pumpkin, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Jellies.

  • Gooseberry. Mrs. W I Edwards, pm., $1.
  • Currant. Mrs. W I Edwards, pm. $1.
  • Grape. Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Cherry, Mrs. J H Foster, premium, $1.
  • Peach, Mrs. James Shephard, pm., $1.
  • Apple, Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Preserves.

  • Strawberry. Mrs. M. Collins, premium, $1.
  • Gooseberry. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Grape, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Peach, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.
  • Apple, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. George Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Cherry, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Quinces, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Sweet Pickles.

  • Peaches. Mrs. Wm Allen, premium, $1.
  • Cherries, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.
  • Quinces, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.

Sour Pickles.

  • Cucumbers, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Beets, Mrs. C Chisman, premium, $1.

Bread, Cakes, &c.

  • Best Bread Salt Rising. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Yeast Rising, Mrs. J Terrill, premium, $1.
  • Sample Cake, Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Best Pies, Mrs A C Chisman, premium, $1.
  • Collection of Bread and Cakes, Mrs. Wm Allen, premium, $2.
  • Knit Counterpane, Mrs. J A Pyle, pm, $2.
  • Patchwork Quilt, Mrs. M Collins, pm, $3.
  • Best Made Shirt, Mrs. G H Walton, pm, $2.
  • Best Calico Dress, Clarissa Griffin, pm, $2.
  • Best Silk Dress, Mrs. P Jenkins, pm, $2.
  • Velvet Bonnet, Mrs. L Lasler, prem., $2.
  • Child’s Sack. Mrs. R Q Terrill, pm, $1.
  • Child’s Dress. Mrs. L Beinkamp, pm, $1.
  • Satin Dress, Mrs. P Jenkins, prem., $2.
  • Woolen Dress, Mrs. L Cheek, prem, $2.
  • Artificial Flowers, Mrs. J Ferry, prem, $1.

Table Comforts.

  • Five Pounds Maple Sugar, Mrs. John Tufts, premium, $2.
  • Five Pounds Honey, Mrs. Henry Smith, premium, $2.
  • Gallon Maple Molasses, Mrs. W. Smith, premium, $1.
  • Gallon Sorgho Molasses, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $2.
  • Cured Hams, O P Cobb & Co., prem, $2.
  • Cabinet of Fossils, Dr. G. Sutton, pm., $5.

Aurora Commercial – 18 Oct 1860 – Page  3, Column 2

Agricultural Meeting.
Saturday, October 13th, 1860.

The Board of Directors of the Dearborn County Agricultural Society met in accordance to previous notice. Members present: Lane, Cobb, Trester, Milburn, Giegoldt, Hill and Wright. Lane, presiding.

On motion, George W. Lane, J. N. Milburn, and H. F. Wright were appointed as a committee to act in concert with the Executive Committee, to settle the claims against the Society.

The Board then awarded the following premiums in the unenumerated list, as follows, to-wit:

  • Sewing Machine, Wheeler & Wilson’s. O P Cobb & Co. Agts., $1.
  • Coffee Mill, 122 years old. Mrs. S. Cheek, Diploma.
  • Kettles, bell metal and porcelain. N Dyke, Diploma.
  • Farm Roller. S Cheek, $3.
  • Foot Stool. Mrs. J Lynn, 50 cents.
  • Nutmeg Melon. Mrs. S S Clark, 50 cents.
  • Watermelon. G W Lane, 50 cents.
  • Pie Melon. G W Lane, 50 cents.
  • Trunk. A Epstein, $1.
  • Barrel Flour, Siemantal & Co., $2.
  • Cedar Bucket. E Winkley, 50 cents.
  • Dried Apples. B Bruce, 50 cents.
  • Dried Quinces. B Sellers, 50 cents.
  • Seed Cucumbers. G Chisman, Diploma.
  • Sickle Pears. John Bruce, Diploma.
  • Husk Chair Bottoms. Miss Rebecca Platt, 50 cents.
  • Mangle Wortzel and Kale. John Beggs, 50 cents.
  • Buck Wheat. J Tester, 50 cents.
  • Double and Treble Shovel Plow. A B Lansbury, $1.
  • Bridge Model. S Quigly, $3.
  • California Musk Melon, Wm C Buffington, 50 cents.
  • Sugar Evaporator. O P Cobb & Co., Agts., Diploma.
  • Potato Digger. O P Cobb  & Co. Agts., Diploma.
  • Hill Side Plow. O P Cobb ent. 1, J Bailey, $2. Recommended for practical test in November.
  • Muscovy Ducks. Dr. J H Bowers, 50 cents.
  • Surgical Instruments. Dr. R C Bond, Diploma.
  • Broom Corn. Page Cheek, 50 cents.
  • Gold Spangled Pheasants. Simon Humphelt, 50 cents.
  • Fur Rabbits. S Humphelt.
  • Knit Windsor Curtains. Mrs. Dr. H J Bowers, $1.
  • Jeans Coat. Mrs. J Terrill, $1.
  • Collection of autographs and letters. William I Edwards, Diploma.
  • Half Dozen Brooms. William House, 50 cents.
  • Screen for Cleaning Wheat. Capt. Martin Trester, $5.
  • Cheese Press. O F Darling, $1.
  • Lightning Rod. W P Sweet, Diploma.
  • Boy’s Cap. Sarah P Williams, $1.
  • Dutch Cheese. Sarah P Williams, $1.
  • Picture Frames. Miss E Smith, $1.

After which the Board adjourned.
HENRY F. WRIGHT. Sec’y.

Aurora List of Letters – Sep 1860

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for September 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 4 Oct 1860 – Page 2, Column 5

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, for the quarter ending September 30, 1860.

  • John Adam
  • Miss Maggie Bruce
  • Isaac Cofman
  • Noah C Durham
  • Mrs. Betsey E. Dinsmore
  • Mrs. Elizabeth French
  • Miss Caroline Garrison
  • James Jewett
  • Thos. I. Layson
  • John Little
  • Miss Hannah More
  • J A Martin
  • John Moriarty
  • Samuel Mckee
  • Mrs. H. Parke
  • Mrs. Laaina Prasler
  • Miss Brances Rogers
  • Raphael Soots
  • Louis Shuttendube
  • W L Adrian
  • John Bursby
  • F M Bess
  • Patrick Clean
  • John S Dorman
  • Wesley Fleming
  • W H Field
  • George W Hans
  • Michael Kevy
  • Miss Elizabeth Love
  • George More
  • R W Matthews
  • J H Meyer
  • Mrs. Mary Munns
  • Amos McOmber
  • Miss Sarah E Paler
  • Mrs. Lucretia Pummil
  • George Reder
  • Miss Heuy Shattia
  • M Shott

Foreign.

  • Henry Childs
  • Mrs. Maryame Thornton
  • Catherine Watther
  • C Hinest

Persons calling for any of the above letters will lease say ‘advertised,’ and remember the extra charge of one cent.
Mrs. A. P. CLARK, P.M.

Dearborn County Fair – 1860

The following article on the Dearborn County, Indiana Fair for 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 4 Oct 1860 – Page 2, Column 1

NINTH ANNUAL FAIR.
Great Attraction—8,000 People Present—Successful Termination.

[See newspaper for full report.]

THE EXHIBITION OF HORSES
commenced. The number of entries of Horses for all Purposes was large, and some very fine stock was exhibited. In the first ring—Stallions four years old and over—there were some as good horses shown, as the West can produce. After quite a spirited contest the blue ribbon (first premium) was awarded to Tom Traveller, twelve years old, sired by old Tom Crowder, and owned by H. B. Corbin, of Boone County, Kentucky. He is a beautiful bay, large, well formed, and shows his stock in a remarkable degree. The entries of Farm and Draught horses were also numerous, and many superior horses were shown. The following is a complete list of the awards in this section:

  • Stallions 4 yrs. and over, 5 ents. W. S. Allen, 1st pm., $12; D. A. Morris, 2d., $6.
  • Stallions 3 yrs. and over, W. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st. $8; John Shangler, 2d. $4.
  • Stallions 2 yrs. and over, D. D. Cole, 1st prem. $6.
  • Stallion 1 yr. and over, Chas. Mulford, 1st prem., $4; Henry Hines, 2d do., $2.
  • Suckling stallion colts; 4 entries. W. Jenkins, 1st prem., $3; F. Worley, 2d prem., $2.
  • Brood mares 4 yrs. and over with colts; 6 entreis, J. D. Curtis, 1st pm, $10; Wm. Jenkins, 2d pm., $5.
  • Mares 4 yrs and over, J. Shrieve, 1st prem., $6.
  • Filleys 3 yrs. and over, E. Greer, 1st prem., $6.
  • Filleys 2 yrs. and over, W. McConnell, 1st prem., $5; D. Pitchard, 2d prem., $2.
  • Filleys 1 yr. and over, Oliver Worley, 1st prem., $4.
  • Sucking mare colts, Jas. Fletcher, 1st prem., $3.
  • Geldings 4 yrs. and over, 5 ents. Chas. Ewan, 1st prem., $6; Jno. Bruce, 2d prem., $3.
  • Geldings 3 yrs. and over, 2 ents. Frank Buffington, 1st prem., $5; J. T. Herron, 2d prem., $2.

After this followed the Roadsters, or Light Harness ring. The following are the awards:

  • Stallions 4 yrs. and over; 6 ents. H. F. Wright, “Iron Morgan,” 1st prem., $12; N. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 2d prem., $6.
  • Stallions 3 yrs. and over, Lytle Parks, 2d prem., $4.
  • Stallions 2 yrs and over; 4 ents. Benj. Howard, 1st prem., $4; David Pichard 2d prem., $2.
  • Stallions 1 year old 4 entries, N. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $4; Saml. Vanham, 2d prem., $2.
  • Sucking stallion colts; 5 entries. G. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $4; Saml. Vanham, 2d prem., $2.
  • Sucking stallion colts; 5 entries. G. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $3; Chas. Ewan, 2d prem., $2.
  • Brood mares 4 yrs and over, with colts; 11 entries, Chas. Ewan, 1st prem., $10; John Henry, 2d prem., $5.
  • Mares 4 yrs. and over; 7 entries, Jos. C. Jenkins, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $8; W. B. Mundy, 2d prem., $4.
  • Filleys 3 yrs and over, 5 entries, N. Carpenter, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $6; J. W. Gaff, 2d prem., $3.
  • Filleys 2 yrs. and over; 4 ents. M. Whiteford, 1st prem., $5; W. C. Buffington, 2d prem., $2.
  • Filleys 1 yr. and over; 3 entries, A. Bruce, 1st prem., $4; T. Cross, 2d prem., $2.
  • Sucking mare colts; 6 entries. M Giegoldt, 1st prem., $3; F. Worley, 2d prem., $2.
  • Geldings 4 yrs. and over; 6 entries. J. C. Jenkins, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st prem., $8; W. F. Allen, Warsaw, Kentucky, 2d prem., $4.
  • Geldings 3 yrs. and over; F. Buffington, 1st prem., $6; G. W. Lane, 2d prem., $3.

The display of saddle horses was very fine, and great interest was manifested in the exhibition. We are not certain that the following is a complete list of the awards:

  • Stallions 4 yrs. and over; Wm. Dorrill, Ohio County, 1st prem., $12; J. L. Mulford, 2d, $6.
  • Stallions 3 yrs. and over, W. C. Mulford, 1st prem., $8.
  • Mares 4 yrs. and over, Wm. Dodd, Rising Sun; 1st prem., $8; J. W. Gaff, 2d prem., $4.
  • Geldings 4 yrs. and over; 10 entries. W. S. Allen, Warsaw, Kentucky, took first prem., $8 with “Paul Murphy,” and 2d prem., $4, with “Barney.”

There were three entries of matched horses of which Jacob Giegoldt took the first prem., of $10 with a pair of beautiful little bays.

The entries of Mules and Jacks were not numerous, but some very fine stock was shown. The following are the awards:

  • Best Jack any age, 5 ents; O. P. Cobb, 1st prem., $10; James Hudwin, Jessamine County, Kentucky, 2d $5.
  • Best Jennet any age, H. F. Wright, 1st prem., $5.
  • Best pr. mules, Wm. Wheeler, 1st, $6; R. C. Anderson, Boone County, Kentucky, 2d $3.
  • Three year old mules, Henderson Peters, 1st $5.
  • Best 2 yr. old mule, Jacob Tanner, Boone County, Kentucky, 1st $4; Peter Lostutter, Ohio County, 2nd $2.
  • Sucking mules; Benj. Eubank, 1st $2; P. Gray, 2d $1.

There were only two entries of Stallions exhibiting five or more colts, for the Sweepstakes premium of $25; but it was a spirited affair and much interest was felt in it by the spectators. First came in the well known, gallant old Tom Crowder, owned by Reed & Giegoldt, followed by the following galaxy of his progeny: Tom Traveller, owned by H. B. Corbin; Long Tom, by J. M. West; Bob Ridley, by Wm. Dodd; Tom Wonder No. 2, by G. A. Golding and Young Tom Crowder, by John Kittle. These had not more than taken their stations, before a shout announced the entrance of the celebrated Morgan Comet, owned by Alfred Glenn, of Switzerland County, followed by the following proud array of his offspring: Young Comet, owned by John Tufts; Iron Morgan by H. F. Wright; Justin Morgan, by Wm. Snyder; Young Morgan, by Simmons Baldwin; and two very fine mares owned by F. Worley and J. C. Jenkins. When these had all entered the spectators felt that they had never seen a ring of finer horses. So superior, and equally balanced were the good qualities of the rival horses, that the judges were a long time in coming to a decision, but at length the blue ribbon was awarded to old Comet. In the sweepstakes list of the best brood mares there were three competitors for the premium of twenty five dollars. It was won by Francis Worley, with a very fine animal. We do not pretend that the foregoing is a full report of the Horse and Mule show, but we believe is correct as far as it goes. After this followed the exhibition of

DURHAM STOCK,

which would not have done discredit to the interior counties of old Kentucky. R. C. Anderson and Jacob Tanner, of Boone County, Kentucky, obtained respectfully the first and second pms. on the best two year old bull—pms. $6 and $3. The former also obtained the 1st of 4, and O. P. Cobb the 2d; on best bull five year old. For the best bull calf R. C. Anderson obtained both 1st and 2d pms. The 1st pm. on best cow three yrs. old $8, was awarded to John Brumblay, 2d, $4, to R. C. Anderson. The former also obtained the first pms. on Heifers one yr. old, and on heifer calves—John Newman getting the 2d on the latter.

J. C. Jenkins, of Petersburg, received the first premium on FAT CATTLE.

Mr. Jenkins is the fortunate owner of more fine HOGS than any other person in this vicinity.

David Ellis, of Carroll County, Kentucky, got the first premium, $5.

FRUIT LIST.

Two exhibitors: Aaron Miller of Dearborn, and James P. Kelley, of Boone County, Kentucky.

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.

A grain cleaner made by Martin Trester.

Mrs. Mary Morrow exhibited some fine specimens of cabinet work.

A. Epstein exhibited some clothing made in his establishment.

Some of the paintings and drawings exhibited were quite creditable. We noticed a specimen of each by Miss Lloyd, of Petersburg, Kentucky, which were executed with taste and correctness. Also, a fancy painting by Geo. W. Angelo, which took the first premium, was very well executed. In this class, also, the magnificent ambrotypes and melainotypes of Mr. N. H. Tuck attracted universal attention.

There were some old letters and documents on exhibition by W. I. Edwards, Esq., which attracted considerable attention.

MUSIC,

devolved upon the Moore’s Hill Sax Horn and the Hossier Brass Bands. The following gentlemen compose the band: John W. Bush, President; A. D. Hopping, Secretary; G. Y. Squibb, Leader; W. S. Bailey, John R. Cole and E. R. Squibb.

Dearborn County Fair Awarding Committees – 1860

Awarding Committees for the Dearborn County, Indiana Fair for 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 13 Sep 1860 – Page 3, Column 2; 20 Sep 1860 – Page 1, Column 1

LIST of Awarding Committees
For the Ninth Annual Fair of the Dearborn County Agricultural Society, to be Held at Aurora, 25th to 29th September, 1860.

Live Stock Department.

CLASS A.

Sec. 1. HORSES FOR ALL PURPOSES.

  • John Pope, Boone County, Kentucky.
  • John Brumly, Sparta
  • James Holmes, Ohio County
  • Mr. Vancrowley, Dillsboro
  • Asbury Stage, Center Township

Sec. 2. FARM AND DRAUGHT HORSES.

Robert H Given, Sparta Township

  • Robert Mosby, Kentucky
  • John R. Cole, Washington
  • Henry Wood, Manchester
  • Henry Miller, Ohio County

Sec. 3. ROADSTERS.

  • Joseph C Jenkins, Kentucky
  • Joseph S. Beckett, Washington
  • Benjamin Tibbitts, Manchester
  • Joseph Kittle, Ohio County
  • John Crozier, Sparta Township

Sec. 4. HORSES FOR THE SADDLE.

  • John Terrill, Boone County, Kentucky
  • George Clark, Manchester
  • Smith L Moore, Sparta Township
  • John W Barricklow, Ohio County
  • James S Hull, Ripley County

Sec. 5. MATCHED HORSES AND MONGREL RACE.

  • Capt. Richard Parker, Kentucky
  • John I. French, Ohio County
  • William V. Cheek, Ripley County
  • A. J. Alden, Jackson Township
  • Harvey Cole, Caesars Creek

Sec. 6. SWEEPSTAKES ON HORSES.

  • David G. Rabb, Ohio County
  • Col. R. H. Bot[?]s, Kentucky
  • John Mathews, Clay Township
  • B. Bradley, Lawrenceburg
  • James D. English, Sparta Township

CLASS B.

Sec. 1. MULES AND JACKS.

  • Benjamin Ewbank, Miller
  • George W. Terrill, Kentucky
  • Lewis Bailey, Ohio County
  • John Cornforth, Washington
  • Thomas Curtis, Center Township

CLASS C.

Sec. 1. DURHAM CATTLE.

  • William Bailey, senior, Ripley
  • William Murray, Ohio County
  • Col. J. H. Walton, Kentucky
  • George Cornelius, Sparta Township
  • William Gerard, Ohio County

Sec. 2. NATIVE AND GRADE CATTLE.

  • Richard Stephens, Kentucky
  • James White, Ripley County
  • Joseph Trester, Center Township
  • Walter Kerr, Center Township
  • William Emmerson, Miller

Secs. 3 and 4. OXEN, FAT CATTLE AND SHEEP.

  • J. J. Backman, Center Township
  • A P Marshall, Kentucky
  • William Bowman, Ohio County
  • S. A. Bundy, Center Township

Sec. 5. SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • William Snyder, Petersburg, Kentucky
  • William Dickerson, Ripley County
  • John Spidel, Hogan Township
  • Harrison Abbitt, Washington
  • John Shanks, Miller
  • James A. Wilson, Kentucky

CLASS D.

Secs. 1 and 2. HOGS AND SWEEPSTAKES ON HOGS.

  • Joel Lynn, Washington
  • James N. Stephens, Kentucky
  • William B. Miller, Sparta Township
  • Elijah Huffman, Hogan Township
  • John Whiteford, Ohio County

CLASS E.

Secs. 1 and 2. FINE AND LONG-WOOLED SHEEP.

  • George Randall, Washington
  • Thomas Hansell, Manchester
  • Benjamin M. Allen, Kentucky
  • B. P. Boardman, Hogan
  • Elijah Lindsay, Center Township

CLASS F.

POULTRY.

  • Theodore Gazley, Lawrenceburg
  • James Reed, Washington Township
  • Mrs. John Terrill, Kentucky
  • Mrs. George H. Riggs, Center Township
  • Mrs. Ira Kimble, Hogan Township

Agricultural Department.

CLASS A.

Secs. 1 and 2.

  • Daniel Hopping, Center Township
  • Isaac Bruce, Hogan Township
  • Col. D. H. Mirick, Kentucky
  • Edward Squibb, Ohio County
  • Hiram Chance, Sr., Sparta

CLASS B.

Secs. 1 and 2. FRUITS.

  • R. Randal, Boone County, Kentucky
  • B. F. Ferris, Ripley County
  • Stephen Day, Manchester Township
  • Mrs. Jesse Holman, Center Township
  • Mrs. Henry Small, Center Township
  • Mrs. Dr. Torbet, Hogan Township

Sec. 3. FLOWERS.

  • Miss V. Snyder, Kentucky
  • Miss Clara Davis, Ohio County
  • Miss Jennie Taylor, Center Township
  • Miss Dollie Cordry, Hogan Township
  • Miss Louisa Greer, Washington

Mechanical Department.

CLASS A.

Secs. 1, 2 and 3. PLOWS, REAPERS, &c.

  • Phillip G. Holmes, Kentucky
  • G. A. Reynolds, Center Township
  • John Tufts, Washington
  • M. B. Kerr, Center Township
  • Freeman Plummer, Manchester

CLASS B.

Secs. 1 and 2.

  • William I. Edwards, Center
  • James Calvert, Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
  • A Bloom, Center Township
  • John C Moore, Sparta Township
  • Amos Noyce, Manchester Township

CLASS C.

Sec. 1. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

  • Mrs. Samuel Calvert, Kentucky
  • Mrs. S. M. Conger, Manchester
  • Mrs. John McConnel, Washington
  • Mrs. Cyrus Canfield, Hogan
  • Mrs. Eliza Bradley, Lawrenceburg

Secs. 2 and 3. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES MADE BY MACHINERY.

  • John G. Gaines, Kentucky
  • Thomas Durbin, Ohio County
  • Lofford Faulkner, Sparta Township
  • I T Campbell, Center Township
  • Elias Kerr, Hogan Township

CLASS D.

Sec 1. DAIRY PRODUCTS.

  • Mrs. B. P. Boardman, Hogan Township
  • Mrs. Maj. John H. Walton, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Samuel M. Kennedy, Manchester
  • Mrs. Milton Taylor, York Township
  • Miss Cofield, Ohio County

Sec. 2. FANCY NEEDLEWORK.

  • Miss Eliza Smith, Hogan Township
  • Miss Pamelia S. Stephens, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Rebecca Gray, Clay Township
  • Miss Mary Riggs, Center Township
  • Miss Mary Armel, Center Township

Sec. 3. PAINTING AND DRAWING.

  • Mrs. Johd H. Ferry, Center Township
  • Miss Margaret Spangler, Petersburg, Kentucky
  • Miss Margaret Smith, Rising Sun
  • Miss Nora Johnson, Manchester
  • Mrs. Amos Crozier, Hogan Township

Secs. 4, 5, and 6. CANNED FRUIT, FRUIT BUTTER AND JELLIES.

  • Mrs. Richard Stephens, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Mary Armstrong, Hogan Township
  • Mrs. D. Wilson, Manchester Township
  • Mrs. Enoch Lindsay, Washington Township
  • Mrs. Hannah S. WInkley, Center Township

Secs. 7 and 8. PRESERVES & PICKLES.

  • Mrs. Arthur P. Marshall, Kentucky
  • Mrs. John Spiel, Hogan Township
  • Mrs. Thomas Spignal, Hogan Township
  • Mrs. Harrison Abbitt, Washington Township
  • Mrs. Lyman T. Smith, Sparta Township

Sec. 9. BREAD AND CAKES.

  • Mrs. Joshua Brewington, Hogan Township
  • Mrs. James Younker, Washington Township
  • Mrs. Nathan Allen, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Noah C. Durham, Manchester Township
  • Mrs. John Mathews, Clay Township

Miscellaneous Department.

CLASS A.

Sec. 1. MISCELLANEOUS.

  • Mrs. D. G. Rabb, Ohio County
  • Mrs. Thomas N. Stephens, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Charles Ewan, Sparta Township
  • Mrs. Vernon Churchill, Sparta Township
  • Mrs. Freeman Plummer, Manchester

Sec. 2. TABLE COMFORTS.

  • Mrs. Wm. C. Berkshire, Petersburg, Kentucky
  • Mrs. Ephraim Butterfied, Manchester
  • Mrs. H. S. Loyd, Sparta Township
  • Mrs. Lewis A. Loder, Petersburg, Kentucky
  • Richard Gregg, Ohio County
  • Levi Boyd, Sparta Township

Sec. 3.

  • Jesse Wilson, Washington Township
  • Amor Stevenson, Manchester Township
  • T C S Ryle, Kentucky
  • Joshua Seth, Center
  • Cyrus Canfield, Hogan
  • R Gregg, Ohio County
  • Levi Boyd, Sparta

The Executive Committee will decide on the Field Crops.
H. F. WRIGHT, Secretary.

Aurora List of Letters – Aug 1860

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for August 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 23 Aug 1860 – Page 2, Column 5

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, August 15, 1860.

  • Geo. Ahoger
  • Hugh S. Beaty
  • Weslier F. S. Brien
  • F. M. Bess
  • John Coile
  • Miss V. Crawford
  • Christopher Coss
  • Wm. Currey
  • Chees Dau
  • Soloman Ehrman
  • E Elbers
  • Edward Edwards
  • Sarah A Fuller
  • Philip Freyburg
  • Frank Gnerr
  • Frederick Gunther
  • David Hunt
  • H Kahle
  • Barbara Kuhn
  • Susan S Kelton
  • Dr. Rodolph Majewski
  • Eliaio G McHenry
  • M. W. McGlenn
  • Grand Pinckard
  • Frederick Rang
  • John Ryan
  • Miss Elizabeth Rowland
  • Mrs. Mary Smith
  • J. Shryer
  • Louis Schuttendieb
  • John C. Smith
  • Mrs. Ann Wells
  • John Waller
  • Wm. Workey
  • Miss Mary E. Avery
  • Nancy Buffington
  • F. S. Burns
  • Brown & Casum
  • John Clark
  • James Coe
  • John Criss
  • Wm. Chamberlain
  • John Dumont
  • Mrs. Jane M. DeForest
  • Dr. Evans
  • Jas. M. D. Fowe
  • Edward Fracter
  • John T. Fry
  • Wm. Gault
  • George E. Grace
  • H. Hurd & Son
  • C J Hevlaind
  • Benj M Kenian
  • John Kitchenn
  • Henry Lamken
  • R M Muller
  • George Moobery
  • M Palker
  • Mrs L B Pummill
  • Wm L Read
  • Mrs. Nancy Rogers
  • Miss Cynthia A Smith
  • Frederick Strung
  • T F Smith
  • Wm Dixon Smith
  • John G Smith
  • John M Wood
  • A F Willitt
  • Theadocier A Wright

Foreign.

  • David Kling
  • Mr. Breidenbach

Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say ‘advertised.’
Mrs. A. P. CLARK, P.M.

Aurora List of Letters – June 1860

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for June 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 5 Jul 1860 – Page 2, Column 5

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office, Aurora, Ind. for the quarter ending June 30, 1860.

  • L. Allgewekr
  • S. W. Belknap
  • Jacob Biteman
  • Mrs. E. G. E. Burrougs
  • F. A. Bossard
  • Rev. Jas. Barnes
  • Bennett & Foss
  • Wm. Cooney
  • Mrs. Nancy Cruff
  • Wm. Caldwell
  • Mrs. Sarah Caldwell
  • Kezia Duncan
  • Abiel Dean
  • Alex. Donaldson
  • Messrs. H. S. & S. Espey
  • G. W. Foster
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Frame
  • John H. Groff
  • James Goetschiees
  • A. W. Hayden
  • Wm. Hunt
  • James Hodshire
  • E. Jasiford
  • Ames Lawyer
  • H. N. Littlehale
  • Miss Jane Lardner
  • Amos McOmber
  • Wm. M. Melden
  • John Meneyn
  • Mr. Moss
  • Dr. Rudolf Majewski
  • Geo. Perry
  • Wm. Patege
  • Geo. Price
  • John Roberts
  • C. J. B. Rathgen
  • L. Reed
  • Wm. Repker
  • Wm. A. Smith
  • Edward Stinson
  • Saml. Sehwab
  • Dion Swift
  • Mary A. Thomas
  • R. Thomas
  • Messrs. L. Tilesworth & Son
  • Dr. F. L. Veight
  • Isaac Wilson
  • John Adam
  • Henry E. Boatman
  • F. A. Burns
  • Adam Brixner
  • Phelossa Burt
  • Miss Martha Burton
  • Jas. M. Ball
  • Martin Corcoran
  • John Connelly
  • Sarah Caldwell
  • Messrs. D. L. Clore & Co.
  • Wm. Davis
  • Miss Sarah Elder
  • Phil. Frank
  • Mrs. E. French
  • Jas. S. Fraser
  • Andrew Goshorn
  • H. Haroon
  • Dr. Holz
  • Mrs. R. Hoffman
  • Mrs. M. L. Hunter
  • J. S. Kench
  • Pinckney Learned
  • Joseph Lakin
  • J. E. Lange
  • Jas F. Markesbery
  • Miss Eliva Melvin
  • Jas. McMahan
  • Stephen Moore
  • T. D. Neilson
  • Mrs. E. Phelps
  • J. W. Parsons
  • Wm. Richards
  • Leo Rushman
  • Gottlieb Rosenbaum
  • John Ross
  • Mrs. E. Rogers
  • Mrs. C. Shavte
  • henry Sillett
  • Wm. Schriner
  • Q. Stevens
  • Moses Turner
  • Miss E. Tanner
  • J. S. Van Bortuck
  • Meri Vanswinkle
  • John Wilson
  • Saml. Whitesell

Foreign.

  • James Beggs
  • James Bronnan
  • John Davis
  • Florian Lohropp
  • Henrich Mergner

Persons calling for the above will please say advertised, and remember the extra charge of one cent.
Mrs. A. B. CLARK, P. M.

Aurora List of Letters – Mar 1860

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana list of letters for March 1860 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 5 Apr 1860 – Page 2, Column 6

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, quarter ending March 31, 1860.

  • E. H. Annewalt
  • Andrew Buhre
  • Moses Burk
  • F. A. Burns
  • B. Bruce
  • Emma Brisbin
  • Wesley Boyas
  • Mary Jane Brown
  • Henry Burke
  • Chas. S. Bement
  • J. L Coleman
  • Mrs. Eliza Cantreville
  • Wm. Crarr
  • Mrs. Jane Chrese
  • Henry Childs
  • Amos Coiles
  • Christopher Cooes
  • Wm. R. Childs
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Clark
  • James Carbaugh
  • Mr. Dales
  • L. R. Dills
  • T. R. Dickenson
  • Miss Laura Duncan
  • John Decker
  • Miss Rachel Ewing
  • Theo. Elkart
  • Patrick Ennis
  • Germiner Elder
  • Miss Eliza Jane Elder
  • Geo. W. Harris
  • Ransome Harding
  • Mrs. Mary Jane Hamilton
  • Mrs. Mary Harding
  • Dr. John Holz
  • Edward Horn
  • Robert P. Hart
  • Elizabeth Hart
  • G. W. Hamsen
  • Oliver Johns
  • Nelson Johnson
  • Wm. Johnson
  • Wm. A. Keith
  • John H. Kelly
  • Sarah Latimore
  • Fr. Lange
  • Simeon R. Leach
  • James Lindsay
  • Dr. Isaac Lockwood
  • James McConnel, Sr.
  • Newton McLain
  • William C. Martin
  • Mrs. Anna Morton
  • Edward Manny
  • Jacob Michel
  • Mrs. Moss
  • Miss Jane Newton
  • Miss Lydia A. O’Neale
  • Amos Parke
  • Hiram Powell
  • George W. Powell
  • John L. Reynolds
  • General David Reynolds
  • Henry Ready
  • James Russell
  • Ms. Lucinda Rembell
  • Robert Rogers
  • W. E. Salzman
  • G. Schwartz
  • Charles Stewart
  • Schmidt
  • John Simmons
  • Fred Strunz
  • Andres Steffen
  • David W. Shook
  • Andrew J. Tow
  • J. W. Talbot
  • Mary A. Thomas
  • T. Weaver
  • Aaron Whaley
  • C. Watts
  • William Walker
  • Gideon Warner
  • J. H. Watkins
  • R. Walter
  • R. P. Wilson
  • Benjamin Weatherhead
  • Wm. Wellwood
  • Mrs. Martha White
  • Wm. P. Walser

FOREIGN.

  • Joseph Stiefel

Persons calling for the above letters will please say Advertised.
Mrs. A. P. Clark.

Aurora List of Letters – Dec 1859

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana List of Letters for December 1859 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 6 Jan 1860 – Page 2, Column 7

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the post-office at Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, the quarter ending December 31, 1859.

  • Harrison Arnold
  • Daniel Anderson
  • Peter Bernhart
  • Benj Bartle
  • John Bostic
  • Adam Brixner
  • William Brown
  • Dr. Ira A. W. Buck
  • F M Bess
  • F A Burns
  • A P Copen
  • C R Chamberlain
  • I S Clark
  • Mrs. Jennie Cox
  • Miss Chamberlain
  • Miss Ada Donihue
  • E A Day
  • James Dunlea
  • Hon. Noa C Durham
  • William Duncan
  • Dr. J. M. Flood
  • Charles Foltz
  • Phil Frank, Jr.
  • J. Frank
  • Dr. C. Forbiger
  • Leonhard Gorth
  • Adam Graham
  • Mrs. Kunnagunda Geir
  • Wm N Harris
  • Caroline Hamilton
  • John C Hains
  • Clare Hille
  • J M Hiatt
  • David Jones
  • Michael Jones
  • Johnson & Cooper
  • Miss E Jackson
  • Austin Joyce
  • John Kaufman
  • Miss Celia Knight
  • Edmund Kelso
  • John Little
  • J E Long
  • T F Lockridge
  • Jonathan H Large
  • Jos E Lange, Jr.
  • L A
  • A Jackson Levy
  • James Loro
  • Wm Lats
  • Lathrop
  • A Leasley
  • Miss Julia Muchalor
  • Miss A Miller
  • Aaron Miller
  • Chas James Muller
  • John Meader
  • C Miller
  • Mr. Miller
  • Miss Mollie Miller
  • Miss E Martin
  • Miss Elizabeth Mohr
  • Miss Elizabeth McLean
  • D P Phillips
  • Wm Renner
  • Wm L Russell
  • E M Reazor
  • A B Robberts
  • John Root
  • Miss Catharine Ross
  • P W Swart
  • Chas W H Stevens
  • B F Streeter
  • V Statder
  • Wm Spore
  • C Spencer
  • John Stroobel
  • Wm Smith
  • Mrs. Sarah P Smith
  • Joseph Siege
  • Baltic Schwatz
  • Moses Shot
  • Reily Skaggs
  • Jacob Stevens
  • William Todd
  • F L Veiht
  • Peter Weber
  • America Williams
  • Theodocia Ann Wright
  • J York

FOREIGN LETTERS.

  • John Jeffers
  • John Byron
  • John Haverty
  • Ph T Frank
  • Anselm Haunss
  • George Shott
  • William Sunnemann

Persons calling for the above letters will please say, Advertised.
Mrs. A. P. CLARK, P.M.

Dearborn County Fair Awards – 1859

The Dearborn County, Indiana Fair awards for 1859 appeared in:
Aurora Commercial – 29 Sep 1859 – Page 4, column 1
Alternate list – Aurora Commercial – 13 Oct 1859 – Page 1, column 3

[See article for full details for what each person won and what their award was.]

A LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED AT THE DEARBORN COUNTY FAIR.
HELD AT AURORA, ON THE 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th SEPTEMBER, 1859.

HORSES FOR ALL PURPOSES.

  • James M. West
  • F. Worley
  • J. M. West
  • Charles Ewan
  • Benjamin Jarard
  • GeorgeW. Billingsly
  • David Cole
  • George Goulding
  • G. W. English
  • Elijah Greer
  • John Walker
  • Samuel McElfresh
  • Z. Barker
  • Jno. Hennegan
  • Jacob Miller
  • Joseph Curtis
  • John Durman
  • Wm. Griffin
  • Gus. Stevenson
  • R. B. Wheeler
  • L. B. Thomas
  • G. W. Lane

FARM AND DRAUGHT HORSES.

  • Henry Tufts
  • O.S. Mulford
  • Francis Worley
  • Charles Ewan

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

  • John Carson
  • Wm. Buffington
  • N. Carpenter
  • M. Giegoldt
  • H. F. Wright
  • T. & J. W. Gaff
  • Geo. Goulding
  • Uriah Stevens
  • Jos. G. Bell

HORSES FOR THE SADDLE.

  • Dunn Stage
  • M. Giegoldt
  • T & J. W. Gaff
  • P. E. Sanford
  • D. Dorrel
  • R. W. Rea
  • T. & J. W. Gaff

PONY HORSES.

  • Henry Cheek
  • Harry Cheek
  • Henry Cobb
  • Geo. B. Lane
  • John Buffington

SWEEPSTAKES ON HORSES.

  • T. & J. W. Gaff
  • John Hornberger
  • John Carson
  • Francis Worley

JACKS AND MULES.

  • Geo. W. Terrill
  • O. P. Cobb
  • S. D. Cole
  • William Wheeler
  • A. D. Hoppins
  • Wesley Nicholas
  • Pat Gainy

BREEDING CATTLE.

  • O. P. Cobb
  • G. W. Terrill
  • S. B. Sanks
  • Harvy Cheek
  • Geo. W. Lane
  • M. A. Hannah
  • Thos. Curtis.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • Geo. W. Terrill
  • O. P. Cobb

HOGS.

  • Henry Canfield
  • Wm. Buffington
  • O. P. Cobb
  • Wm. Gipson
  • Geo. L. Cheek

SWEEPSTAKES ON HOGS.

  • Henry Canfield

FINE-WOOLED SHEEP.

  • C. Bainum

POULTRY.

  • Simon Humphelt
  • Bramah Pootras
  • Ed. Trester
  • Geo. W. Taylor
  • M. Cheek

GRAINS, SEEDS, AND FIELD CROPS.

  • Lafe. Cheek
  • Wesley Nichols
  • Wm. Buffington
  • B. Sellers
  • Geo. W. Cheek
  • Richard Winkley
  • John Platter
  • Thos. Curtis
  • J. F. Staffene
  • Frank Shuckel
  • James Clements
  • Mrs. Eliza Spignal
  • Geo. L. Cheek
  • Conway Bainum
  • James Clements
  • John L. Higbee
  • Martin Trester
  • S. S. Stewart
  • B. Sellers
  • G. W. Cheek

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • Cyrus Canfield
  • James McKinney
  • Geo. L. Cheek
  • Newton Canfield
  • John L. Higbee
  • Walter Kerr
  • G. Greer
  • Ed. Trester
  • B. L. Cooper
  • J. L. Higbee
  • Wm. Wheeler
  • Richard Wymond
  • John McConnel
  • E Greer
  • Martin Trester

FRUIT.

  • Aaron Miller
  • B. Cooper
  • Stephen Cofield
  • Thos. Durbin.
  • Dr. S. S. Stewart
  • S. P. Tumy
  • S. S. Clark
  • Rich Winkley
  • Thos. Hubbart
  • Ben. Sellers
  • Mrs. M. Clements
  • Geo. W. Cheek
  • S. H. Kelsey
  • Geo. Chisman

FLOWERS.

 

  • John Steffin
  • Dr. A. Ebersole
  • Miss M. E. Bailey
  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.

  • O. P. Cobb
  • A. B. Lansberry
  • John Tufts
  • J. Hutchings
  • H. C. Crane
  • Samuel James
  • Ben. Bruce
  • E. Sanford
  • O. P. Cobb & Co.
  • A. Epstein
  • Mrs. J. L. Giegoldt
  • N. Dyke
  • T. J. Bailey
  • Miss E. P. Kelsey
  • Mrs. E. Morgan
  • Elizabeth Kelsey
  • Mrs. L. Andrews
  • Mrs. John Tufts
  • Mrs. Graden
  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek
  • Mrs. Joseph Dews
  • Mrs. Cyrus Canfield
  • Mrs. M. Collins
  • Mrs. R. Trester
  • Mrs. Joseph Dews
  • Mrs. John L. Mulford
  • Mrs. John Tufts
  • Mrs. Joseph Dews
  • Adam Wehe
  • W. R. Miller
  • R. W. Nixon
  • Henry Godert
  • R. W. Nixon
  • Mary Plummer
  • Jane Hopping
  • Mrs. B. Sellers
  • Mrs. John Tufts
  • Mrs. M. Trester

FANCY NEEDLE WORK.

  • Miss Sarah Boardman
  • Miss Mary Latham
  • Mrs. John Ferry
  • Miss Lizzie Justice
  • Mrs. Caroline Kastner
  • Mrs. Eliza Quigly
  • Mrs. H. L. Dean
  • Miss Jennie Porter
  • L. H. Greer
  • Miss Hattie Bush
  • Mrs. John L. Higbee
  • Samuel B Sanks
  • Geo. W. Weimer
  • Mrs. Charlotte Cheek
  • Mary E. Cheek
  • Miss Charlotte Cheek
  • N. H. Tuck

CANNED FRUIT.

  • Mrs. Mary A. Cheek
  • Miss Emma West
  • Mrs. S. S. Clark
  • Mrs. Mary Plummer

FRUIT BUTTER.

  • Mrs. John McConnel
  • Mrs. A. Lozier
  • M. A. Cheek
  • L. N. Bush
  • John McConnel

JELLIES.

  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek
  • Mrs. L. N. Bush
  • Mrs. M. Collins
  • Miss E. Chisman

PRESERVES.

  • Mrs. Geo. W. Cheek
  • Mrs. M. Collins
  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek
  • Mrs. L. N. Bush

SWEET PICKLES.

  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek
  • Mrs. Mary Plummer

SOUR PICKLES.

  • Mrs. R. Trester
  • Mrs. R. A. Smith
  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek

BREAD AND CAKES.

  • Mrs. E. Kelsey
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Clements
  • Mrs. L. N. Bush
  • Mrs. E. Perry

MISCELLANEOUS.

  • Mrs. Eliza Sparks
  • Mrs. Lizzie Justis
  • Mrs. C. Sheppard
  • Mrs. R. Randall
  • Mrs. S. S. Clark
  • Mrs. M. A. Cheek
  • Mrs. Margaret Stark
  • Mrs. Louisa Beinkamp
  • Mrs. M. Cheek
  • Miss Annie Wright
  • Miss Josephine Worley

TABLE COMFORTS.

  • Richard Winkley
  • Mrs. John McConnel
  • Mrs. S. S. Clark
  • Mrs. W. Wheeler
  • Mrs. R. Trester
  • O. P. Cobb
  • S. G. Elder