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Ohio County Circuit Court Proceedings – Jul 1885

Proceedings of the July 1885 Term of the Ohio County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Aurora Spectator – 2 Jul 1885 – Page 8, Column 2

Ohio County Department.

Circuit Court.

The following cases have been disposed of since the session began:

Ira Hewitt vs. Anna Hewitt, divorce, dismissed.

Henry Stegemiller and Wm. Sholey vs. John McAdams; plaintiffs released from defendant’s bond.

Sarah A. Kittenbrink vs. Madison Graham et al. R. L. Davis appointed guardian ad litem for minor defendants.

State ex rel J. P. Hemphill, Auditor Ohio Co. vs. Sarah E. Walston et al, forclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $271.66.

Margaret A. Wade vs. Estate of Sarah A. Wade, claim of $58.00; allowed.

Samuel Schnell vs. James S. Hemphill, dismissed.

Altschul Bro. & Co. vs. Hall & Mapes; change of venue to Dearborn county.

State ex rel Emma Smith vs. Harrison Small, bastardy; dismissed.

E. C. Kenner vs. C. E. Kenner, divorce; divorce granted the plaintiff with $1,000 alimony and the custody of the children.

Abram Junker and wife vs. Zeph Heustiss, slander case in progress of trial.

Aurora Spectator – 9 Jul 1885 – Page 8, Column 1

Ohio County Department.

Circuit Court.

George L. Moore vs. William Dorrell et als., foreclosure; change of venue to Dearborn County.

Gertrude Harris vs. George W. Powell et als, foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff for $880.27.

Wm. R. Bowman vs. Rebecca Bowman; divorce granted plaintiff.

Abram Junker and wife vs. Zeph Heustis, slander; judgment for plaintiff for $500.00.

Moses Weiskoff vs. Hall & Mapes, on account; change of venue to Dearborn County.

George Norris vs. J. C. Ricketts, on bond; judgment for plaintiff for $100.00 and costs.

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – Jun 1885

Proceedings of the June 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT REPORT.

State vs. Edward Fredrick—selling without license. Fine $10 and costs.

State vs. Philip Schaeffer, six cases; William Baxendale, two cases; Dedrick Kramer, two cases; Conrad Smith, one case. Nolle Proseque in each of above cases.

Hamilton Conway, Administrator, &c., of John F. Ellerbrook, deceased, vs. Louisa Neimeyer et al—suit on mortgage bond. Decree and judgment for $2,000 and costs.

John Bieger et al vs. Lawrence Rupprecht et al. Final report and discharge of receiver.

State vs. Annie M. Steinmetz—selling without license. Fine $20 and costs.

Trangott W. Kestner vs. George F. Randall—on note. Default and judgment for $591.

Theron T. Goodrich vs. Thomas O. Lindsay, Administrator of Elizur Goodrich, deceased—claim. Dismissed for want of security for costs.

Lizzie Cosby et al vs. O. & M. R. W. Co.—damages. Judgment on verdict of jury for $3,500 and costs. Appealed to Supreme Court.

Edward Hayes vs. Ambrose E. Nowlin, Administrator of Leah Hayes, deceased—claim. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,660, and judgment vs. plaintiff for costs.

George Hayes vs. Ambrose E. Nowlin, Administrator of Leah Hayes, deceased—claim. Judgment for plaintiff for $7,000 and costs.

William Huber et al vs. Frank S. Kraas, et al—to quiet title. Judgment for plaintiffs.

Margaret Lang, Administrator of Jacob Lang, deceased, vs. C. I. St. L. & C. R. W. Co.—damages. Judgment on verdict of jury for $10,000 and costs. Appeal to Supreme Court.

NEW SUITS.

Mutual Loan and Building Association vs. James Kinnett et al—foreclosure.

McMullen & Downey vs. James D. Gatch—on account.

William Sawdon vs. Elijah Heaton et al—on note.

Aurora National Bank vs. McLean Manufacturing Co. et al—foreclosure.

Luther Perkins vs. McLean Manufacturing Co. et al—on note.

City of Aurora vs. John Newton—appeal.

APPOINTMENTS.

Estate of Barnhard Miller—Albert Miller, Administrator.

Estate of Henry White—James W. Tebbs, Administrator.

Estate of Elizabeth H. White—Wm. Stone, Administrator.

Estate of John Jeffries—Warren Tebbs, Executor.

FINAL REPORTS.

Guardian of Florence T. Lucas—Thos. J. Lucas, Guardian.

Estate of Hannah Bennett—Russel T. True, Executor.

Guardian of Georgianna Patrick—Sarah J. Patrick, Guardian.

Estate of John P. Thompson (insolvent)—G. A. Roberts, Assignee.

Estate of Frank Ullrich Jr.—Frank Ullrich Sr., Administrator.

George J. Petscher, minor son of George A. Petscher, adopted by Fredrick C. Petscher.

WILLS PROBATED.

Will of John Miller, deceased.

Will of John Jeffries, deceased.

Will of John S. Alexander, deceased.

Dearborn County Commissioners Proceedings – Jun 1885

Proceedings of the June 1885 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 11 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COMMISSIONER’S COURT.

The following persons were granted license to sell liquors: J. P. Ebel, John Petscher, David Peters, George H. Konig, Wm. Kasberg, Charles Fitterer, Jacob Gaffga, Geo. Siemantle, Joseph Bechtle, Louis Weiss, Fred Reichert, Simon Siemantle, John Stahl, Charles Martin, M. Kline, F. H. Rusher, John Bainart, John H. Siemantle, John Siemantle.

J. W. Eggleston, and other citizens of Clay township, presented a petition praying that a certain road in Clay township be abolished, as it is of no public utility. The following named gentlemen were appointed viewers: Benj. Wethered, Henry Bulthaupt and Christ Nolte.

Wm. Frazier, and other citizens of Clay township, presented a petition asking that a highway in Clay township be vacated. The following gentlemen were appointed viewers: John P. Walker, Henry Bulthaupt, and Christ Nolte.

William Huffman and others presented a petition asking for the location of a road in Kelso, Miller and York townships. After due deliberation the board find that the petition is insufficient in the statement of the vacation of that part of the old road and the dates of petition and notice not corresponding.

Philip Weis, and other citizens of Manchester and Jackson townships, presented a petition asking for the location of a road in Jackson township. W. H. Kyle, Perry Piles and Adam Ester are appointed viewers to examine the route of the proposed highway.

Jacob Treble, and other citizens of Jackson township, presented a petition asking for the location of a road. The matter was laid over for want of sufficient proof.

Daniel Platt, Trustee of Manchester township, lays before the board a petition signed by the citizens of Manchester, asking for a bridge across the stream at the foot of Hogan Hill, on the Lawrenceburgh and Napoleon State road. The trustee estimated the cost of the bridge $250. The board find that the change in the road is not lawful on account of the road not having been worked according to law.

At the request of Christopher Smith the report of the reviewers of a road in York and Miller townships was taken up. The board reject the petition on account of excessive damages.

Lawrenceburg Register – 18 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 3

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT.

Robert H. Davis appointed Justice of the Peace of Center Township to fill vacancy.

License to sell liquor was granted to the following: John H. Giegoldt, Peter Koehler, Jacob Kirsch, Peter Pfalzgraf, Adam Kestner, Philip Kestner, E. Braunagle, B. F. Green, E. F. Feistel, Geo. Fahlbush, Frank Weikle, Abram Junker, Edward Branagle, Michael Zimmer, John Sicking.

Lawrenceburg High School Commencement – 1885

The 1885 Commencement of Lawrenceburg High School in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 28 May 1885 – Page 3, Column 2

ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.

The Twelfth Annual Commencement of the Lawrenceburg High School, held at the Court House on last Friday evening, was one of the most successful ever held.

The Salutatory, “Old Things have Passed Away,” by Ella Squibb, was well chosen and finely rendered. “Monuments of Time,” by Martin Givan, showed careful study, and did the author credit. “Friendship,” by Nettie Burk, was full of beautiful truths, well woven together. “Life is as you Take It,” by Stella Fisher, was so original and rendered with such natural ease that it called forth much applause. “Sickly Sentimentalism,” by Jennie Huff, was a fine hit at soft affectation, and a “too early display” of the tender sentiment called love. Her production was good, and delivery excellent. In “Graduation—what Next?” Will Miller showed how the average boy gets through school, and asked the important question: what of the future? Louisa Decker’s essay, “Great Things from Small Beginnings Come,” was as good as the best of the evening, and the delivery was almost faultless. Curtie Hodel, in her essay on “Owls,” insinuated that there are wingless owls, that blink and stare and only look wise, and are pretty generally objectionable to other people. Her essay was very well written. The valedictory, by Albert Geisert, was a sensibly written and naturally delivered address on “Politics from a School-boy’s Standpoint.” Albert deserves credit.

Aurora High School Commencement – 1885

The 1885 Commencement of the Aurora High School in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 4 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 2

A New Brood of High School Fledglings.

The 18th Commencement Exercises drew together, at the Opera House, on Friday evening last, the largest assembly that was ever packed within its walls.

An appropriate salutatory was well spoken by Miss Maud Sargent.

Miss Agnes Kastner, whose theme was “To-day and not To-morrow,” with much grace of manner and expression argued forcibly against procrastination.

Miss Mabel I. Boyd had chosen for her subject “Silent Influence,” which she discussed with much ability and self-possession.

The next announced was John T. Herdegen the favorite of the class, because the only young man in it, but withal such a model of decorum and virtue as to have commanded the admiration if not the affections of all his fair associates. With “Over and Over Again” for his text, he commended perseverance with a dignity and a suitableness of gesticulation that could not have been surpassed by a doctor of divinity.

Miss Clara Emrie handled the “Two Giants” of monopoly and polygamy with a vigor which would have done honor to a college graduate. Her acquaintance with her topics was thorough, her logic was strong, her manner earnest and her delivery easy and fluent as if she were speaking extempore.

“A Good Name” is Rather to be Chosen than Great Riches,” by Miss Bertha Merkel, indicated a high appreciation of character and was well delivered.

“Home Education,” by Miss Huldah Severin, was a presentation of sound views in a very graceful style.

“The Mirage of Life,” by Miss Emma Ruese, abounded in apt illustrations, evincing originality and honest effort. The delivery was good.

“Is it Possible?” by Miss Sara F. Cole, was a strong plea for prohibition. Her skill and especially her ardor won the fixed attention of the audience and her extraordinary power of voice made it a pleasure to listen to her.

“It is Inevitable”—such were the convictions of Miss Maud M. Sargent, eloquently uttered, with reference to the disenthrallment of woman. Her views of womanhood, however, were not of the ultra sort, but were quite unobjectionable which equciliated her conservative hearers. Miss Maud is a fine speaker.

“How to the Line, Let the Chips Fall Where They May” by Miss Nettie Hopping, contained excellent sentiments well expressed; but when she cited President Cleveland’s practice in civil service, some Republicans present smiled.

The valedictory by Miss Emrie, was in her own neat and graceful style.

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – May 1885

Proceedings of the May 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 14 May 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Estate of Anthony Lally—final report.

Guardianship of John W. Koch—final report.

Estate of DeSales Verdin—final report.

Estate of William R. Deuchemin—final report.

Guardianship of Carrie M. Hurley—final report.

Estate of Elizabeth Hennegan—final report.

Estate of Adam Clemeny—final report.

Estate of Joseph Emenaker—final report.

Estate of Joseph Kohler—final report.

Estate of Balthasar Hammerle—final report.

APPOINTMENTS.

Guardianship of heirs of Philip Bauer—Rosa Baurer, guardian.

Estate of John Billingsly, dec’d—Joseph D. Curtis, administrator.

Estate of Bailey Watts—John H. Russe, guardian.

CLAIMS ALLOWED.

Magdalean Frey vs. Estate of Catharine Frey, $157.00.

Valentine Hey Jr. vs. Estate of Valentine Hey Sr., $65.00.

Otho W. Dowden vs. Estate of Gideon Renner, $4.75.

George W. Taylor vs. Estate of Rebecca Miller, $12.00.

Oliver H. Smith vs. Estate of John Cornforth, $219.31.

W. P. Beckett vs. Estate of John Cornforth, $91.00.

Chapman Lodge No. 78 I. O. O. F. vs. Estate of Rebecca Miller, $94.00.

J. F. Hammerle vs. Estate of Balthaser Hammerle, $23.00.

Will of George Griffin admitted to probate.

James Gray declared insane by jury.

Caroline Dexheimer et al vs. John Dexheimer. Partition. Final report by Commissioner.

Bradford Mill Co. vs. John C. Stenger et al. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Nathaniel L. Johnson vs. Mary Johnson. Decree of divorce granted.

Mary A. Elder vs. Sarah A. Kerr, administrator of Enoch G. Kerr, deceased. Claim allowed for $299.10.

E. M. Ratcliff vs. estate of Catharine Frey, dec’d. Claim allowed for $21.50.

Arthur G. Tebbs et al vs. Ezra G. Bonham. On account. Default and judgment for $55.75.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Daniel M. Guard, Sheriff. Dismissed by plaintiff.

Charles Simonson, guardian vs. Strawder Cheek et al. Decree for possession of real estate.

Townsend J. Taylor vs. George W. Griffin. Judgment by agreement for $560.

John A. Conwell vs. John Buettner et al. Foreclosure. Decree and judgment for $361.53.

McCormick Harvesting Co. vs. Wesley W. Wilson. Foreclosure. Chattel mortgage. Settled and dismissed.

Jane Baker vs. William Baker. Divorce. Dismissed by plaintiff.

William J. Smith, Trustee, &c., vs. Conrad Klepper. To condemn land. Judgment by agreement, assessing damages at $125.

Susanna Werst vs. Charles Lang et al. Decree and judgment for plaintiff for $130.33.

James B. Miller vs. estate of John Cornforth, dec’d. Claim allowed for $33.35.

John S. Morris vs. John Smith; on account. Dismissed by plaintiff.

William Huber et al vs. John McCullough et al; to quit claim.

Thomas B. Powell et al vs. Amor L. Bruce; appeal; dismissed at cost of defendant.

Louis Lingg vs. Anthony Biettner; damages; dismissed for want of prosecution.

George Trester vs. Joseph Schwartz; damages; dismissed by plaintiff.

Nicholas Oester vs. Michael Hoff et al; attachment; dismissed by plaintiff.

Mary Sullivan vs. Sarah J. Thompson et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

Robert R Blair vs. William H Small; on note; dismissed at defendant’s costs.

Ex Parte John K Hammerle et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

John C McCullough, assignee, &c., vs. George S. Crawford; attachment; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.

Charles Lang et al vs. Catharine Seitz et al; partition; final report of Commissioner.

Phoebe Gettle vs. William Pummell Jr., surviving partner, &c.; finding for defendant by court.

STATE CASES.

State vs. Joseph Unzeicker; grand larceny; plea of guilty; sentenced to State prison for 5 years, disfranchised, &c.

State vs. Mary Baxendale; two cases; fine $20 and cost in each case.

State vs. Mary Kreite; two cases; fine $20 and cost in each case.

State vs. Deidrick Kramer; three cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. John Tren[?]epohl; one case; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. George Fahlbush; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Jacob Huffman; three cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. John Andras; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Wendel Labbe; six cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

State vs. Cecelia Vogelgesang; two cases; fine $20 and costs in each case.

NEW SUITS.

Joseph C. Small, receiver, vs. America McKee; on account.

Same vs. Nicholas Oester; on account.

Henry W Smith Jr. vs. O & M R R Co.; damages.

William Ireland vs. Otho Billingsley et al; partition.

Hamilton Conaway, admin’r, vs. Louisa Niemeyer et al; foreclosure.

Ex Parte Annie S Cain et al; partition.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Leopold Kupferschmidt vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Samuel Dickinson vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Margaret E Smashea et al vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Rebecca S Tate vs. O & M R W Co.; injunction.

Dearborn County Commissioners’ Allowances – Mar 1885

Allowances made at the March 1885 Session of the Dearborn County, Indiana Commissioners appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 16 Apr 1885 – Page 4, Column 1

LIST OF ALLOWANCES,
Made by the Board of Commissioners of Dearborn county, Ind., at their March session, 1885, and ordered to be published in the Register, as having the largest circulation in said county.

Lawrenceburg township, expense of Poor.

  • C. Israel, groceries to Mrs. Pierce, Z Holland, Mrs. Gratzy, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Herron, Mrs. Squires, Perry Carter, Parry, Hugh Sterling, Mrs. Farwell, Joe Cross, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Eads, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Herron, Mrs. Colvin.
  • A G Tebbs, groceries to Mrs. Eichler, Mrs. Colvin, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Diggs, A Truelock, Perry Carter, Zach Holland, Mrs. Cavanaugh, Rosa Derman, Mrs. Knorr, Mrs. Best, Emma Ellis, Wm Winters, E Stevens, Mrs. Richards, K Fisher, Mrs. McAdams, Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. Kohr.
  • J M Palmer, feeding and lodging tramps
  • C W Elder, feeding and lodging tramps
  • J F Hammerle, groceries to Mrs. Stack, Mrs. Colvin
  • Sparks Bros., groceries to Mrs. Lay, Mrs. Howard, Wm Winters, Mrs. Derman, Diggs, Tilford, Standriff, Richards, Sweeney, J T Bailey
  • John Berghaus, groceries to Mrs. Sours, Rickets, D Marsh
  • Jacob Shepard, groceries to R Young, Mrs. Best, Mrs. Arnold
  • Joseph McGranahan, groceries to Mrs. Junker, Squires, Goodwin, Speckman, Saunders, Tout, Perry Carter, E Stevens, Sam Russell
  • Sam Dickinson, overseer of poor
  • Louis Kohlerman, coffin and burying child
  • Geo P Seekatz, shoes for Mrs. Harper, Sarah Graden, Mrs. Stack, Mrs. Miles
  • W J Fitch, groceries to Mrs. Tilford, Mrs. Diggs
  • Wm Seekatz, shoes for Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Harper
  • McConnell & McAvoy, clothing for Thomas Rork
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Co., coffin and robe for Mrs. Savage
  • A G Tebbs, groceries to Mrs. Squires, Diggs, Riddell, Lewis, Colvin, Goodwin, Wm Bennett, John Weaver
  • John Isherwood, groceries to Mrs. Ruby, Flush, Bartels, G Harper
  • John S Dorman, shoes for Marsh girl, Mary Emberson
  • Charles Seekatz, shoes for Mrs. Tilford
  • F R Dorman & Co., shoes for Mrs. Sweeney, John Colvin, Mrs. Derman, Mrs. Keane, Mrs. Farwell; dry goods for Enoch Stevens, two orphan boys, Mrs. Colvin
  • Jacob Shepard, groceries to H Young, Mrs. Russell, Arnold, Best, Mack, Mr. Sortwell
  • Wm Stevenson, groceries to Emma Mason, Hugh Sterling, Alice Farwell, Sam Russell, Samuel Russell
  • Schleicher Bros., groceries to Mrs. Harding, Fisher, Kohr, P Mason, Grasty, Keane
  • Jacob Rief, boarding transient poor
  • Wm Schneider, shoes for Mrs. Farwell, Mrs. Junders’ children
  • John S Dorman, shoes for Mrs. Bennett
  • Fitch & Shaw, groceries to Mrs. McSweeny
  • W J Fitch, groceries to Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Thornburgh
  • F M Hood, groceries to Joe Rissell, H Sterling, Ellen Huff, Mrs. Herron, John Polking
  • P J Emmert, goods to Mrs. Rissell, J D Pulliam, Mrs. Carbinal, Mrs. Buchanan, John Best, Mrs. Colvin, Mrs. Diggs
  • J H & M J McLean, groceries to Mrs. Knorr, Mrs. Lewis, John Polking, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mrs. Tout
  • Early & Daniels, coal to Henry Standriff, Mrs. Morris, Miss Rich, Mrs. Jeffries, Sam Sweaney, Mrs. Tout, Mrs. Henke, Perry Carter, Andy Lay, Mrs. Tilford
  • Beckenholdt & Beckman, coal to Ed Savage, John Schafner, John Polking, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Speckman, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Goodwin, George Eichler, Frank Hitchaback, Mrs. Diggs, Williams, McKinney, Tout, James Meyers, Perry Carter, John Polking, Mrs. Kauffman, Nancy Smith, Cunningham, Arnold, Kohr, Speckman, Bartels, Kane, Morris, Kunkel, Riddell, Rissell, James Miles, John Weaver
  • Gideon Renner, coal to Mrs. Martin, Palmer, Knorr, Arnold, Kuntz, Kohr, Massett, Mack, S Russell, Kauffman, Ada Junker, Sauer, B Marshall, Huff, Marsh, Fisher, Best, Pierce, Pabner, Williamson, Lewis, Rickets, Young, Farwell, Page Sortwell, Hugh Sterling, Wm Riddell, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Squires, Frank Polking, Mrs. Ellis, Dorn, Holden, George Kelley, Mrs. Stack, A Mason, S Bennett, Schultz, Ben Anderson, Mrs. Harding, Best, Ruby, Levi Miller, Beiger, Jane Saunders, Thomas Wallace
  • Samuel Dickinson, cash items for transportation of sundry persons, and for expense of sick persons

Poor—Centre Township.

  • Albert Bloom, groceries to Sarah Smith, Wm Clark, Wm Cherry, Mrs. Hauck, Wm Stoney
  • Fred Mauntel, coffin for Mrs. Jeffries, Chas Yandergriff
  • Giegoldt, Beinkamp & Co., groceries to Mrs. Walker, Bierman’s children, Mrs. Theetge, Mrs. Jeffries, Mrs. Spicey McKain, John Criss, Mrs. Acres, Jennie Thompson, John Vogel, Wm S[?]oney, Wm Vinson, John Bush, Mrs. Wm Wirsche, Wm Ehlerman, Mrs. Malinda Garrison, Wm Curry, Robert T Day, Robert Kirkpatrick, John Goodpaster, Emma Wood
  • James M Wheeler, groceries to Mrs. Hopping, Hider Stonebacker, Mrs. Lothridge
  • O P Cobb & Co., groceries to Jennie Farrar, D Faulkner, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. McCain, Mrs. Riley, Wm Baker, Mary Wood
  • J C Green, groceries to Mrs. Worley, Mrs. Barkdoll, H and S Johnson, Mrs. Cook
  • Chambers, Stevens, & Co., groceries to Wm Vinson, Woolever, John Thompson, Mrs. Hagey, Jane Clark, Mrs. Rabbitt, Mrs. Noble, Wm Farrell, Steve Peters, Campbell, Gray, Mrs. Sanders
  • Wildridge & Buffington, groceries to Henry Miller, Thomas Rand, Wm Vinson, Willie Criss, Mrs. Barkdoll, Frank Glaub, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Garrison, Wm Stevens, Charles Faulkner, Ernst Mooney, Jennie Farrell, Frank Klever
  • N C Murdoch & Co., groceries to John Crist, Wm Stevens, Martin Grooves, Wm Kelley, Mrs. Beardon, Sarah Smith
  • F Opperman, groceries to Mary Hughes, John Kerrigan, H A Johnson, Kate Welsh, Mrs. Wooley
  • Robert Maybin, groceries to Joe Buffington, Mrs. R Campbell, Alex Criswell, Mrs. Tracey, John Thompson, Henry Miller, Dora Powers, Fred Cook, Eph Bailey, Nancy Bailey, Mrs. Hagey, Jennie Farrell, Mrs. Riley, John Gray, Gottlieb Kirsch, Carrie Sabie, George Clark, Robt Kirkpatrick, Joe Jeffries, Mrs. Barkdoll, Wm McCartney, Wm Kelley, Wm Stoney, Mort Groves, Sarah Caffil, Robt T Day, Wm Brown, James Burdon, Chas Faulkner
  • Geo W Taylor, burial expenses of Wm Thompson, Goodpaster, John Barkdoll, Old man Thompson, Mrs. Jeffries, Rhoda Thompson, Marle E Riley, Mrs. Chas Lampkin; moving Mrs. Bradley; transportation to asylum for Mrs. Vidite, Mrs. Shanks, children of Vinson, Mrs. Vinson, Mr. Gleason
  • Aurora Distilling Co., coal to Mrs. Chamberlain, Jennie Thompson, Mrs. Campbell, Wm Theetge, Faulkner, A Criswell, M Groves, J H Walters, J Jeffries, VanSickles, Wm Stoney, Wm Acre, J Cottell, Mrs. McCain, Mrs. Barkdoll, Moody, Fr Kelaver, Mary Burns, Mrs. Bleasdale, Mrs. Warner, Mooney, Wm Peters, Wm Kelley
  • Aurora Gas Co., coal to Mrs. Farrell
  • Geo W Mitchell, overseer poor; cash to John Sortwell; for burying Mrs. Jeffries; transportation of paupers; to A Hill & Son for transportation of paupers; Richard Winkley for moving paupers; to Thomas Holmes for moving paupers; to C C Mueller, for whisky for Mrs. Jeffries; transporting Mrs. Wooley to Asylum
  • John A Niehaus, for milk for John H Thompson
  • John A Nees, for keeping transient poor
  • Thomas Wright, groceries for Mrs. Curry; groceries for Lizzie Warner
  • Wm T Day, coffin, robe and box for John H Thompson
  • Herdegen & Kress, groceries for Mrs. Van Sickles
  • Johnson Bros., groceries for Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Powers, Henry Miller, J Buffington, Stephen Peters, Carolien Bardol, Wm Strong, Wm Riley
  • Henry Wood, groceries to Mrs. Hagey, John Ross, Mrs. Noble, Wm Curry, John Gray, John Goodpasture, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Warner, John Criss, Nancy Bailey, Mrs. Steney, Sarah Smith, Wm Peters
  • Philip Kastner, groceries to Sarah Smith
  • Chas Fehling, groceries to Charles Faulkner, Mary Burns, Henry Miller, John Vogel, John Acres, Robt Kirkpatrick, Wm Kelley, Mrs. John Gray, Jennie Thompson, Mrs. M Rose.

Poor Harrison Township.

  • E D Bowlby, groceries to B Howard, Bill Smith, M Congo
  • Benedict Singer, overseer of poor

Poor Manchester Tp.

  • Louisa Slater, for sundry meals for tramps
  • Thomas Emerson, groceries to Fred W Briggs
  • W F Crocker, groceries to Mrs. Laybourn
  • Daniel Platt, overseer poor

Poor Washington Tp.

  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., groceries for Mrs. Loughridge
  • J M Wheeler, groceries for Mrs. Loughridge
  • A M Campbell, overseer of poor

Poor Clay Tp.

  • J C Vandolah, groceries to Evaline Noble, Jacob Fleming
  • Wm Teke, transporting poor to Asylum

Poor Sparta Tp.

  • John C Miller, cash sundries and overseer of poor
  • Fred Homan, groceries to John Border
  • H C Moore, allowance to Isaac Davis, 6 months

Poor Jackson Tp.

  • H Marxen, coffin for John Hepka
  • J P Van Wedding, overseer poor

Poor Kelso Tp.

  • F M Palmer, conveying paupers to Asylum

Poor Miller Tp.

  • Wm J Smith, coffin for Geo Conner
  • W J Smith, overseer poor
  • Robt Hargitt, groceries for Mrs. Huff, Mrs. Geo Conner

Poor York Township.

  • Henry Hammerle, sundries for Mrs. Mann
  • Francis Miller, groceries for Mrs. Mann

Public Buildings.

  • John S Dorman & Co., blankets for jail
  • A D Cook, repairing jail
  • L Kupferschmidt, repairing clock
  • A G Tebbs, supplies for jail
  • Early & Daniels, coal for jail and Court House
  • Sparks Bros., supplies for Court House
  • E C Baldwin, supplies for C House
  • Rudolph Walter, glass for C House
  • Dennis Halpin, shoveling coal
  • Henry Gerkin, shoveling coal
  • Albert Gerkin, shoveling coal
  • Law’bgh Gas Co., for gas
  • H G Kidd, sundry repairs to stoves
  • F R Dorman, supplies for jail

Specific Allowances.

  • Bell Telephone Co., for use of Telephone
  • Dan Miller, carriage hire
  • W W Brison, carriage hire
  • Julius Severin, stamps and express
  • Warren Tebbs, stamps and express

County Board of Health.

  • Warren Tebbs, clerk’s fees
  • W H Terrill, stationery & stamps

Expense of Elections.

  • John C Sims, posting notices of election

Commissioners Court of Expense.

  • Daniel M Guard, serving summons

Court Expenses.

  • John C Sims, serving jury summons
  • Daniel M Guard, serving jury summons

Expense of Criminals.

  • Daniel M Guard, boarding prisoners

Roads and Highways.

  • Daniel M Guard, serving road viewers
  • John Weiss and Job Little, for stone furnished
  • John Cairns, service as reviewer
  • John A Cole, service as reviewer
  • Valentine Draut, services as reviewer

Printing and Advertising.

  • Sam Chapman, blanks for Clerk
  • Hunter & O’Brien, sundry blanks and advertising

Books and Stationery.

  • A G Tebbs, wrapping paper
  • Wm B Burford, sundry books
  • Sentinel Co., sundry books and stationery
  • O H Hassleman, order book

Officers’ Salaries.

  • Charles Fisk, salary as Commissioner
  • T T Annis, salary as Commissioner
  • John Fisk, salary as Commissioner
  • Julius Severin, salary as Auditor
  • James D Gatch, salary as Treasurer

Bridges and Culverts.

Lawrenceburg Bridge.

  • Jos Tittle, repairing floor, labor and Lumber

Wilson Creek Bridge.

  • Sutton Mill Co., lumber furnished North Hogan Creek Bridge
  • Hugh D McMullen, service as Engineer
  • Dorsey & Hahn, balance on abutments
  • Wrought Iron Bridge Co., superstructure
  • John H Thompson, stonework
  • Geo E and J W Johnson, lumber
  • H C Busse, lime and labor
  • O P Cobb & Co., lime

County Asylum.

  • Thomas Duncan, salary as Sup’t
  • Charlotte Duncan, salary as matron
  • Charles Tally, farm hand
  • Louis Drake, farm hand
  • Katie Wilson, female servant
  • Ph Weiss, sundry flour and feed
  • Early & Daniels, coal
  • Giegoldt, Beinkamp & Co., sundry groceries
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., sundry dry goods and groceries
  • Fred Bellman, for pork
  • Rufus Rice, for potatoes
  • C H Bruns, for coffins
  • James Murdock, for potatoes
  • C H Bruns, for coffins
  • James Murdock, for potatoes
  • Law’bgh and Napoleon Turnpike, for toll
  • T T Taylor, for farm tools and potatoes
  • L B Harbaugh, mending tinware
  • Thomas Duncan, sundry cash items
  • O P Cobb Co., two butcher knives
  • Baker Bros., lumber and flour
  • A Hill & Son, transporting paupers
  • John Feist, one cow and calf
  • Wm Pummill, mending shoes and sundries
  • W H Jordan, drugs
  • Chas Fisk, expense settling insurance
  • Hezron Haynes, farm implement
  • Ed Darling, cutting cord wood
  • Peter Perlee, conveying packages
  • Wm F Crocker, sundry groceries
  • Heustis & Powell, sawing lumber for new County barn
  • Henry Hagadorn, stone work for foundation
  • John E Wymond, insurance
  • Chas Rabe, iron work for barn
  • Frank Platt, hauling stone
  • W J M McHenry, lumber
  • Prestley Jolley, on contract

Cold Springs School Exercises – 1885

Exercises at Cold Springs School in Dearborn County, Indiana in 1885 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 26 Mar 1885 – Page 4, Column 3

COLD SPRINGS.

Miss Lizzie Fuller’s school closed last Thursday with the following exercises:

  • Salutatory, George Wenzel.
  • Waiting, Lizzie Bossng.
  • A Bad Case, Lulu Weitzel.
  • A Stitch in Time—A Dialogue.
  • Do as near right as you can, Fannie Turner.
  • Grumble Corner, Maggie Wenzel.
  • Romeo and the Cool, Fred. Silke.
  • The Little Red School House, Ellen Kelley.
  • Wishing—Dialogue.
  • Three Little Kittens, Anna Bossong.
  • Balm of Life, Ida Wenzel.
  • The Inventor’s Wife, Anna Fuller.
  • Hoe out Your Own Row, Benny Silke.
  • He Never Knew, Lily Wenzel.
  • Keet at It, Ida Chance.
  • Be Careful in Play, Emma Eden.
  • My Mother, Lizzie Eden.
  • Oh! Dear!—Dialogue.
  • Witches in the Cream, Lizzie Silke.
  • What we Learn at School—Dialogue.
  • Valedictory, Clara Wenzel.
  • Dialogue—Presentation by Ida Chance and Maggie Wenzel, in which they, through their classmates, presented their teacher with a splendid glass tea set. It was a grand surprise to the teacher, as she had not the least idea of any thing of the kind.

Number of days and times tardy and minutes lost by tardiness of scholars in School District No. 2, taught by Miss Lizzie Fuller: [See newspaper for details.]

  • Fannie Turner
  • Cora Chance
  • Albert Bossong
  • Willie Eckstein
  • Edwin Turner
  • Henry Bossong
  • Clara Wenzel
  • Ida Chance
  • Herb Turner
  • Lizzie Barders
  • Josie Ecstein
  • Ida Wenzel
  • Maggie Wenzel
  • Stella Griffin
  • Lizzie Bossong
  • Lydia Weitzel
  • Lily Wenzel
  • Henry Griffin
  • Geo. Wenzel
  • Robert Bossong
  • Lulu Weitzel
  • Lizzie Eden
  • Emma Eden
  • Dan Boarders
  • Dell. Boarders
  • Magie Boarders
  • John Griffin

Greendale Cemetery Soldiers’ Graves – 1885

Soldiers’ graves in Greendale Cemetery in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 5 Feb 1885 – Page 2, Column 4

SOLDIERS’ GRAVES.

On visiting the Greendale Cemetery some time since my attention was called to the fact that the remains of the following soldiers interred in the Soldiers’ Lot are without Headstones, viz: John B. Breaky, William DeHart, William Howard, Joshua Shaw, John I. Roberts, Henry Schinneman, William Hudson, Jeremiah Robbins, Richard L. Johnson, Armor Abdon, George Nevitt, George Richards, Thomas West, Jack McClintock, Benniah Holden, Simon Miller, Dennis Holden, John Florsch, David Tilford, and also many others buried elsewhere in this vicinity. If the friends of these dead soldiers will furnish State, Regiment and Company in which they served, and the date of death, I will try to procure the Headstones before next “Memorial Day.”

V. J. KOEHLER

Commander Robt. Huff Post No. 80, G.A.R.

Dearborn County Circuit Court Proceedings – Feb 1885

Proceedings of the February 1885 Term of the Dearborn County, Indiana Circuit Court appeared in:

Lawrenceburg Register – 5 Feb 1885 – Page 2, Column 4

CIRCUIT COURT.

Court convened Monday with the following new cases on the docket:

James Wymond vs. Frank Ulrich, administrator estate of Frank Ulrich Jr. On note $1,100.

William Sims vs. W. L. H. Givan, administrator estate of David Ellis. Claim $231.

Phoebe Gettel vs. William Pummill Jr., surviving partner Gettel & Pummill. Claim $100.

B. Brueggeman vs. John Feist, administrator estate Catherine Frey. Claim $98.

Mary A. Elder vs. Sarah A. Kerr, administrator estate of Enoch Kerr. Claim $288.

George C. Voshell vs. Ferris J. Nowlin, administrator estate of Mathias Voshell. Claim $9.

T. M. Kyle vs. Wm. A. Greer, administrator estate of Peter Darling. Claim $28.

Mahlon Stokes vs. George Hollowell. Appeal.

Daniel A. Miller vs. Joseph H. Burkam. On account $1,126.

Lawrenceburgh Furniture Co. vs. John C. Brand. Attachment.

Susan Gatch vs. John Frantz et als. Demand $1,515.

Christian Brand vs. John C. Brand. Attachment.

James W. Lansberry vs. Julia C. Lansberry. Divorce.

John A. Conwell vs. Ellen Heaton. Foreclosure.

John S. Morris vs. John Smith. On account $169.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. Jacob Rief et als. Foreclosure.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. John Mohr et als. Foreclosure.

Theresa Ratjen vs. Louis Ratjen. Divorce.

Carrie B. Spooner vs. John M. Palmer. Foreclosure.

Edward Hayes Jr. vs. C. I. St. L. & C. Railroad. Damages.

Sarah Smith vs. Howard Watts. On judgment.

Dell S. Prichard vs. Moore’s Hill Lodge, I. O. O. F. Demand $2,000.

Warren Tebbs, trustee, George B. Fitch. Foreclosure.

T. W. Kestner vs. W. H. Burk. Foreclosure.

State ex rel Julius Severin, auditor, etc., vs. Peter Schneider et als. Foreclosure.

Same vs. Mary A. Nevitt et als. Same.

Same vs. Catherine Griffin. Same.

Ellen Heaton vs. Elijah Heaton. Divorce.

John A. Conwell vs. John Buettner. Foreclosure.

German Building Co. No. 8 vs. Louisa Hoog. Foreclosure.

Margaret Lang, administrator estate of Jacob Lang, vs. C. I. St. & C. R. R. Damages.

State ex rel Auditor vs. John M. Milourn. Foreclosure.

T. W. Kestner vs. George F. Kestner. Notes.

Susan White vs. David White. Divorce.

Lizzie Cosby vs. O. & M. Ry. Damages.

Lawrenceburg Register – 12 Feb 1885 – Page 3, Column 5

CIRCUIT COURT.

Louisa Stanley vs. John Stanley. The court grants a divorce. Judgment against the defendant for costs.

Landolin Geiger vs. Joseph Emmenacker, adm’r. Judgment against the plaintiff for costs.

Emma Biddinger vs. Caroline Anthony. Dismissed at pl’ffs costs.

George C. Voshell vs. Ferris J. Nowlin, adm’r. Claim $9 allowed.

T. M. Kyle vs. W. A. Greer, adm’r. Claim of $28 allowed.

George W. Robinson vs. Rachael Shank. Report of arbitrators filed. The report award that neither of the defendants is liable to the plaintiff for any damages whatever; and further award that the plaintiff pay one-half of the costs of this arbitration, and award that the defendants also pay one-half of the cost. The arbitrators were in session ten days.

Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Bertha Stein and others. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $1,064; judgment in favor of Catharine Krah for $592; judgment in favor of David J. Johnson for $227.

George B. Fitch, guardian of Omer T. Hayes, vs. Edward Hayes and others. Judgment against Edward and George Hayes for costs. The judgment in favor of Edward Hayes against the estate of Leah Hayes for $5,000, given in March, 1884, is set aside and held for naught. The judgment in favor of George Hayes against the same estate for $5,600 is also set aside. The defendants appeal from the decision of the court and are given 20 days to file appeal bond to take the case to the Supreme Court.

German Lawrenceburgh Building Society vs. Louisa Hoog. Judgment against the defendant for $812.

Carrie B. Spooner vs. John M. Palmer. Judgment against defendant for $457.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

  • Guardianship of Maurice Stack
  • Estate of Melville Cannon
  • Guardianship of Anna C Hodel
  • Guardianship of Catharine Wind
  • Estate of Frances Fisher
  • Estate of Patrick Bergen
  • Guardianship of Abiah H. Guard
  • Estate of Morton Justis
  • Guardianship of William, Lizzie and Frank Emmert
  • Estate of William G. Ransdell
  • Estate of Alex M. Siegmundt
  • Guardianship of Anna, William and Dora Sunderbruck
  • Estate of William T. Ferris

The estate of Henry Weitzel being of less value than $500, is set over and vested in Belle H. Weitzel.

W. C. D. Stevenson appointed administrator of the estate of Humphrey Cain. Bond $1,500.

The will of John Rohm admitted to probate.

Edward Jones appointed guardian of David White. Bond $1,800.

Wilkinson Smith, administrator of the estate of John Cornforth, vs. Temperance Cornforth. The administrator files a petition to sell real estate.

John A. Conwell, guardian of Grace Wymond, is granted privilege to sell real and personal property belonging to his ward.

Partial reports made in the following trusts:

  • Guardianship of minor heirs of Joseph Sherbaugh
  • Guardianship of William Allen
  • Guardianship of Rachael B. Guard
  • Guardianship of heirs of Dora Bidner
  • Guardianship of heirs of Sandford Burton
  • Guardianship of Maggie L. Burk.

Lawrenceburg Register – 19 Feb 1885 – Page 3, Column 4

COURT REPORT.

Ex parte Philip Horr et als. W. S. Holman Jr. makes report of sale of real estate in the city of Aurora.

Wm. Wheeler vs. B. N. McHenry. Judgment against estate for costs.

Isaac Hayes vs. estate of Leah Hayes. Judgment against estate for costs.

B. Brueggeman vs. estate of Catharine Frey. Claim of $103 allowed.

Caroline M. Hayes vs. Warren West. Judgment against defendant for $514. Defendant takes an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Ross Hayes against Peter Walter. Judgment against defendant for $72.

Abraham Junker et als vs. Zeph Heustis. Change of venue to Ohio county granted.

James W. Lansberry vs. Julia C. Lansberry. Court grants a decree of divorce. Judgment against defendant for costs.

State vs. Mary Nevitt et als. Foreclosure of school mortgage. Judgment against defendants for $904. Judgment in favor of William Huber for $565.

John Billingsley vs. Strawder Cheek. Jury find for defendant, and judgment is rendered against the plaintiff for costs.

Isabella Watts vs. Dan M. Guard, sheriff. The jury find that the sheriff held the corn in question unlawfully, and assess plaintiff’s damages at $8.

Sarah Smith vs. Howard Watts. Judgment against defendant for $2,408. Same vs. same. Judgment against for $495.

Joseph H. Burkam vs. Herman F. Lilly. Judgment against defendant for $281.

Final reports made in the following trusts:

  • Guardianship of heirs of William and Sarah Shutts
  • Estate of Leah Hayes
  • Estate of Edward Israel
  • Guardianship of heirs of Elizabeth Lake

Jennie Doran appointed guardian of Charles Doran, insane. Bond $500.

The will of James Smith admitted to probate. He bequeaths all of his property to his wife.

Will of Letitia McClure probated. She divides her estate as follows to: George and William Armstrong; Sarah, Catharine, and Emma Armstrong; Catharine Swales; David McClure; James and John McClure; W. C. McClure. The remainder of her property to be divided among her five sons.

Anton Blettner appointed guardian of Joseph B. Blattner. Bond $2,300.

Partial reports made in the following trust:

  • Estate of Laura M. Hayes
  • Guardianship of Alma Lenover
  • Guardianship of Julia A. Spaeth
  • Guardianship of Harry and Edward Knoeble
  • Guardianship of Melanethon Wicks
  • Guardianship of Eva N. Stenger
  • Guardianship of heirs of Israel Garrigus

The following new cases have been brought:

  • Harriet Bainum vs. John H. Wilke. Foreclosure.
  • Ex parte John K. Hammerle. Partition.
  • F. H. Sale vs. George Cain.
  • Frank Slater vs. Libbeus A. Bell.
  • Nancy West vs. Ezra G. Hayes. Ejectment.
  • Louis Lingg vs. Anthony Blettner. Damages.