The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-11-05


only ranks among the very best establishments
of the place, but it is also one of which any city
might Justly feel proud. Mr.. H has the
largest stock by far of any dealer in drugs in
Jackson county, and one that is replete with
everything pertaining to the trade. Drugs and
medicines pure in quality, paints, oils, toilet
ticles and. perfumery in endless varieties, and
far the best display in town. In fact every
thing that goes to make up first-class store is
combined in this establishment. That Mr.. Hale
is entitled to rank among our best business men
is indicated-and the fact becomes apparent,
when it is known that he commenced here five
years ago with a capital of $3.50, and to-day we
find him the owner of the building in which he
is located and a stock of goods worth from 10 TO
II thousand dollars, and with but slight indebt-
edness. So much for active industrious business
tack. Mr.. H-also knows the benefits OF the
free use of printers ink, and as one of the most
popular establishments of Jackson we allude
to the drug house of Mr.. w. F. Hale
j. A. Starkey,
Dealer in books stationery, wall paper, window
shades, notions, &C., is conducting an enterprise
of vast Impotence, and one that fills an i'm
pertant position in filling up the commercial
interests of the place. Mr.. s. commenced
business five years ago as the successor to L. C.
Rockwell, and to-day we find him at the head
of an establishment taking rank with the best
stores of our larger cities. He has large and
varied stock comprising fine selection OF mis-
cellaneous reading matter from the best authors
and publishers. Also, large supply of blank
books, albums, pictures, frames, chromos, &c,
&c. One of the most important features of the
enterprise is a complete news depot, where may
at all times be found all the leading daily and
weekly papers. Also, periodicals, magazines,
&c. This enterprise ranks among the best busi-
ness establishments of Jackson, and it is one of
incalculable value to our citizens, and much
credit is due the proprietor in the energy man.
ifest in keeping it up to such state of perfee-
tion, and he should be well sustained by the
public.
Under the proprietorship of Pugh & Long, is
enterprise worthy of notice, and feature of
the manufacturing interests of our town, fills
very important vacuum. MeSsrs. Pugh & Long
are successors to Smith & Caldwell, the change
in the management taking place in 1871. This
enterprise, the outgrowth of 20 years efforts,
will to-day compare with the best establish
ments of the State. Tombstone and monu-
mental work are the special products of the
business, and the material used is the best
qualities of Scotch Granite, American and Ital-
ian Marbles,-the stock of which is always
large and varied, and the proprietors pride
themselves with the ability to please their
patrons, both as regards work and prices They
employ six hands, among whom may be found
some of the most thorough workmen in the
State, is clearly indicated to those visiting
the establishment. Messrs. Pugh & Long con-
troll the trade in this line for many miles
around, and it is gratifying to see a steady in
crease the <esnlt of fair and honorable deal
ing, and is true demonstration of merit justly
rewarded. They also deal largely in free stone,
and taking the enterprise a whole it is one
of the most imp mportant fea ures of our manufac
turing interests, and deserving of the success of
which honest industry is bound to secure.
r. w. Thomas
Is the representative of a newly established en-
terprise, but one none the less worthy of notice
in this connection, inasmuch as it is an impor-
tant acquisition to the mercantile interests of
the place, and a well-appointed and neatly
arranged establishment. The line represented
is boots and shoes, hats and caps, valises, lap
and carriage robes, etc. Mr.. T. is formerly from
Centreville, Galia county, this State, is possess
ed of ample business experience, is clearly
indicated upon every feature of the establish
ment. The stock in either department of his
store is full and repete with goods of the latest
style and best quality. Mr.. Thomas, in making
the sale of hats, caps, boots and shoes special
ty, is enabled to offer superior inducements to
the purchaser. His stock is large and varied,
and the establishment presents the appearance
tleman with whom it is pleasure to deal, and
we cheerfully commend his enterprise to the
people of Jackson and vicinity.
The First National Bank,
An enterprise of great Importance to our COM
mercial interests, is deserving of an extended
outline of its This institution, establish
ed January lst, 1871, as the successor to Chap
man, Glare & Co., inaugurated in 1865, has gain
ed a reputation second to no other in the State
and today ranks among the best conducted and
best appointed banking houses of Southern
Ohio. With paid up capital of 100000 and {
surplus of 5000, they possessed of facilitie
unsurpassed for doing business, and offer to thu
public superior inducements for public patron
age. The management of the enterprise is in
vested in the following well-known gentlemen
H. L. Chapman, President, V. H. Benton
cashier, and t. ]. Edwards, assistant. par
tial change, however, in the management i
shortly to be made, Mr.. David Armstrong, o
Waverly, taking the place of Mr.. Benton a
CASHIER Mr.. B. having been compelled to retir
on account of bad health. That the institution
is in a prosperous condition is clearly indicated
the stockholders representing an aggregate o
more than million and a half of dollars. Tn
business transactions are large and extended
their deposit account amounting to two hun
dred and twenty-five thousand dollars. The,
deal in gold and silver, buy and sell exchange
business of first-class character. They hav
one of the finest offices in the State, provide
with one of Halls patent burglary proof safe
and a fre-proof vault, and every precautio
taken to render security to the patrons of tn
establishment. The gentlemen comprising tn
management are all well and faverably know
for probity of character and as possessed {
large business experience, and under their e
fcient supervision of the business we bespea
forf fhaI oil RoT of on
and prosperous future.
Aten & Marshman,
Dealers in furniture, and undertakers, repre-
sent an enterprise of no small importance, an
an extended notice of their business will h
appropos to the present occasion. This is
newly established enterprise dating its exis
ence from last spring only; but it has neve
theless attained a leading position in the trad
and is widely popular with the public I'll
stock embraces a general line of furniture, con
prising new and stylish goods made of GOO
material, and offered at prices below legit
mate competition. In the undertaking d
partment their facilities are not surpassed
any, and everything calculated to make IL
establishment first class is provided. Messr
Aten Marshman are both possessed of amp
practical experience, and are thoroughly con
petent to conduct the business in a mann
highly satisfactory to their patrons, and Wi
profit to themselves, and we can cheerful
commend the enterprise to the public worth
of a liberal support.
Rice & CoIvin,
Dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots and sho'
hats and caps, &C., next the list, al
they are the representatives of one of the mo
popular establishments of the place. Th
house although established but one year ago
once assumed leading position in trade, al
TODAY will compare favora hIv in that resDect