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Newspaper

Aurora Commercial

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1867

Page

1

Prof Taverner's Concert at Criswell Hall Next Thursday

The pupils of Prof Thuermer under their teacher present a concert at Criswell Hall next Thursday evening as a compliment to their teacher. Also noted are local building projects on Third Street and Second Street, a court case involving Frank Ulrick Sr for an assault, and upcoming registry clerk appointments along with election results showing modest voter turnout and several trustee and justice races across townships.

Frank Ulrick, Sr Barbara Rudolph Tuesaday Common Pleas 'Court Roberts Green Major Conwell

City Council to elect new School Board Thursday

The City Council meets next Thursday evening with the election of a new School Board on the agenda. The document notes a quarterly report from First National Bank showing a capital of 200000 dollars and a surplus of 90000 dollars, about 45 percent addition to capital, and mentions local movers in business, property transfers, and assorted town news including public notices and social events.

First National Bank Luther Williams Chicago E.ball & Co Canton Ohio Miami Stedman &Co John Cobb John H. Parker Rackensack John Lawrenceburg Press John A. Platter Louis Rudolf Wymond George S. Gould R. K. Taylor Sparta Township Iowa Omaha J.’S. Plummer Far West Wills Criswell Hall Grean Cheek J- -Giegoldt & Co Alore Masonic Tall Silas Hubbardt Aurora Cig John“ House Manchester John C. Moore Moore Kdb John H. Denton Agseseor Stevenson Crogel Block Apring

Local river traffic notes and vessel movements

The report records Garren leaving port Saturday with 325 tons hay aboard Tom Taylor’s barge and 300 tons on N. & E.W. Parker’s craft from Cincinnati. Dan Stark heads to Memphis with cargo on the Clifton, and Capt W. W. Fenton seen on the streets. The Arroweft departed Monday for Pittsburgh with 4000 oil barrels for S. Wymond & Co. Hiram Cox finished a boat to load corn for New Orleans or market. I. Beck loads for O. Verhoff of Louisville a 200 ton hay boat. an additional 175 ton bay is being fitted for loading below. On Thursday, T. & J. W. Gaff & Co. received word from Capt. Younker that the steamer Baltimore struck a log and sunk near Whitehall, 15 miles from New Orleans. fate of her down or return trip unknown.

J. W. Garren New Orleans Tom Taylor Pilsburg S.wymond & Co Hiram Cox Mesars.t. & J. W. Gaff & Co Younker Baltimore Whitehall

Local notices and town updates from the era

Elder Roberts regains health and resumes duties. Mrs. Eldridge visits Missouri. Colé abandons moving to town and sells out. Prof. Brewington remodels his dwelling. Mrs. Webber sells half her house to Miss Webster and plans improvements. Chester Clark moves to Jacob Richardson's farms. Johan Brumblay returns from the south. Wm. Justis sells corner property to 3. D. Franklin. F. plans moving building and creating a store room. Ladies of the Sigournean Society entertain with strong performances. praise for Betsy Catharine to Queen Bess and Caddie Eldridge. Mr. French brings household goods to town. O. W. Moore finishes Commercial College course and visits. P. M. Hayman thanked for favors. Christian Union Church near town to be dedicated with services by several ministers. Aquilla Aldrich sold his house and land to a Clay resident. John D. Vagnds, Esq., attends Indianapolis circuit court. O. J. Canfield offers new dry goods stock. A. J. Burlingame sells realty to Joseph Hisey. May relocation planned. Hogante trustees elected. Day elected. Charley Buffington heads south to gunny boat duty. Sim Roach to follow. Eight con­ stable and twenty-five supervisor candidates. lively race with money changes. Kerry married Kate Spicknall. best wishes.

Elder Roberts Johan Brumblay Wm. Justis D. Franklin Ladies of the Sigournean Society Betsy Catharine Queen’ Bess Caddie Kldridge French O. W. Moore J. W. Hayman P. M Eis Christian Union J. F. Givan The Catstian ‘Witness Wm. Handy J. H. Ractor Cbas Aquilla Aldrich Basi Bon Clay John Circuit Court of the United States Indianapolis O. J Canfield A. J.burlingame Joseph Hisey Maigonard- Spicknall Hogante Will Cooke Charley “Buffington Gunny South Sim Roach Eigt Conatable Maénéy Ss Itive Dack I. Wm Kerry Kate Spicknall William

Clay township election yields Republican sweep in Mississippi district

The Clay township election on Monday followed by a calm day with whiskey shops closed. The entire Republican ticket was elected by handsome majorities: Trustse John M. Hoover Justice S. Minfort Constables John Lenover Clinton Misner Supervisor H. C. Shepherd. Also notes about dancing and Terpsichore in church history and a contrast with Bishop Soule. Mention of William Smith, Henry Wind silver watch, and Bail set at $500 for Vaughni. Robert Groff and family moving back to Lawrenceburgh.

Clay Township Connecticut S. Minfort John Lenover Clinton Misner H. C. Shepherd Terpsichore Soule Alabama Suilenca Paris London Lawrenceburg William Smith Henry Wind Lidul Vaughi Robert Groff Lawrenceburgh

Manchester School Terms Announced and Local Election Row

Manchester Academy opens the Spring Term led by Prof W Webster Morris with lower Manchester courses run by Prof J W McMullen as Mrs Freeman vacates. A Crocker precinct election produced Democratic triumph amid family quarrel over a Democratic ticket and Republican trustee candidate. Neighbors report moves, shop changes, new goods, and a general sense of town transition amid bad weather and continued farming.

Manchester Academy W. Webster Morris W. McMullen Lower Manchester John A. Kyle Aurora James’ Kennedy Sylvester Dorsey Craig R. W Sylvenus Palmer Wright's Corner Afr Cornforth James Walder Jadujih Ito W. H. Palmer Esa McMullen Sam Ais Crodby Traction Oliver Tibbecta Omer Tibbetts Win. Mathaus Orin Mathews Mlggis Prairies Manohehier RAI David Posies

Printed posters and notices from ED F. Sibley office

A fragmentary notice from the commercial office of ED F. Sibley indicates preparation for printing posters for Horse and Jac and related specimens. The readable text hints at calls and examinations, with emphasis on ready materials and short notice.

F. Sibley

Criswell Block and Market Growth Highlighted in Town

Poemy recounts Robert Criswell esq erecting a prominent block with a Revenue Office Board of Trade and Law offices and a book bindery. The hall sells seats days ahead for events, while the Criswell Block contrasts with the Criswell Grocery and hints at future development. A note addresses Sabbath disturbances and clarifies Reverend Klein did not approve any attack.

Epston Robert Criswell Board of Trade United Stats Aleliila Criswell Apoe

Death Notice of Miss Emma Bisbee at 22

At the residence of Hon. Henry Walker near the city after a long illness of consumption Miss Emma Bisbee aged 22 years is noted.

Henry Walker Emma: Bisbee

Careful Corrected Weekly Produce Prices

A rough listing of weekly produce prices shows apples dried peaches beans flour wheat corn meal rye oats barley hay flax seed ham shoulders side lard cheese butter eyes potatoes chickens and tallow with varied prices per bush or per dozen, reflecting market rates. Entities include no clear dates or places.

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