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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1855
Page
3
The Standard lists the daily Eastbound trains starting at 6 20 a m with subsequent departures at 1 37 p m and 8 54 p m. Freight runs 11 50 p m. Westbound from Aurora shows first train at 9 51 a m, then 5 00 p m and 7 34 p m with freight at 10 50 a m.
A mix of items includes a liquor case where a club leader was fined for importing platform liquor, a critical note on the Washington Monumental Association’s bore-like performance, word of Rev. A W Freeman returning to preach, an ad for G K Stratton Co. new goods, a Lodge No 18 dues meeting notice, thanks to John Harpham for newspaper favors, and a letter from Geo W Lane challenging a July Fourth claim with a promise of a fuller reply next issue.
Regular meeting notes show Council members present Giegoldt M Henry Sutton with Mayor Tumy presiding. Corrections authorized for Asa Shattuck 1852 delinquent tax paid per Moran. 200 dollars ordered to school trustees. Standard Office bid 3000 per year accepted. Thomas Wright appointed Street Commissioner for Second Street.
In Wilmington a heated campaign scene unfolds with warnings about national politics and alcohol, praising Republican candidate Thomas Pattison for Clerk of Dearborn County. The piece recalls 1844 events, questions the need for widespread campaigning, and emphasizes Pattison s military service and local esteem while contrasting with anti slavery and anti liquor stances. The Aurora market review and Cincinnati market details accompany the political piece.
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