The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-11-05
JACKSON c. H. OHIO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1874

seen elegant two and three store brick blocks
whose appearance will compare favorably will
= those of any town of like size in the State. !
new and costly court house has taken the plac
of the old and lisa structure that is not only al
ornament to the town, but adds greatly to it
general appearance.
In a stroll throughout the village, notice
many residences. of really elegant construction
and mucn that tends to give metropolitan as
pect to the place.
The humble Methodist church of more than
half a century ago, must have planted good
seed, for as its fruit to-day seven church
structures; we can only name these however
he Methodist Episcopal, Protestant Method
, list, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Colored
Church.
The modest district school of long ago has
grown with the passing years. Its score OF
scholars, with their f1oorless cabin for school
room has increased to hundreds, and we find
to-day elegant and substantial brick struc-
ture provided with all modern cenveniences,
and aftording advantages for an education
that in those early days would have been con-
fined 10 the wealthy alone.
And as time rolls on, we look for still greater
improvements, both in educational and busi-
ness pursuits. The vast mineral deposits of
Jackson county are now being developed. and
the results clearly felt by the business
| community.
We have six blast furnaces here, employing
force of from three to five hundred men, and
this alone would be considered by many lar
ger town than Jackson as most valuable
QUESTION to their manufacturing interests. Be
| sides these. we have numerous industries, but
more of these hereafter.
Jackson has much 10 feel proud of, and let
US briefly assert that no town in Southern Ohio
is possessed of more fiattering prospects in the
future, or presents greater inducements to the
capitalist or business man, than our village of
Jackson.
| Old Residents.
But we have little to remind us of the past.
the buildings of that early day gradually
| yielding TO the gnawing tooth of time. OF the
first or original settlers of the town none are
| left, and only a few of those who came a little
! later remain. Soon nothing but the memory
of those early pioneers will be left to remind us
| that they ever existed. Change is written upon
everything. But they will have with them
selves the con sciousness that they have not
lived in vain. Their efforts and their actions
coupled with the efforts of scores of this and an
earlier generation, have made Jackson what it
is; nor have they any reason to feel ashamed
at the achievements of lifetime of labor, as it
stands to-day a bright jewel in the diadem of
the State.
Business Interests.
The manufacturing interests of any commu-
nifty are, or should be, of first importance, SO
we invite attention to those of Jackson, COM
mencing with the
Franklin Mill Company,
Probably the oldest established manufacturing
enterprise in the place, and one whose func-
tions, as regards the interests of the town, are
the most important. This enterprise was orig
inally established, about 20 years ago. under
the caption of Bump, WaIterhouse & Bum, and |
of whom Messrs. Sutherland, Davis, Peters and |
Hunsinger, the present proprietors, are success
sors, the change in management taking place |
about four years ago. 1t was originally estab- |
lished Touring mill only. About ten years
ago wooden mill machinery was connected, and |
the two branches of industry have since been |
conduced. Mr.. Davis, upon whom the man.
agement of the factory department devolves, is |
possessed of experience, and produces an ex-
cellent quality of jeans, flannels, yarns, etc.;
also, in the Touring and milling department. |
Mr.. Peters, the efficient superintendent, an eX-
perienced miller, has become equally popular
The mill is provided with three run of burrs
affording capacity of from 25 to thirty barrels |
of flour per day. Both merchant and custom |
grinding is done. The establishment furnishes |
employme to Is hands, and in various ways |
contributes to the general interests of the town.
We consider that the manufacturer does more
for the development of both the town. and
country, more for humanity, than any other
class, and it is but just and right that he should
be encouraged and supported in his undertak-
ings. In the Franklin Mill Company the citi-
zens of Jackson have a desirable adjunct to the
general business interests of the town. and il is |
to be hoped that its future will be even more
successful than the past.
G.. Rupp,
Dealer in stoves and tinware, is canducting an
enterprise of no little Importance, and is wor-
thy of an extended notice in this review of our
commercial interests. Mr.. R. commenced busi- /
nd ind
him at the head of a frst-class establishment,
and driving prosperous trade. Job work of
all kinds roofing, spouting and guttering, are
important features in the business. His stock
embraces a general line of cook and heating
stoves, tin ware, and house furnishing goods of
all kinds. Mr.. R. is a gentleman well and IA
voraby known to the public, a Straightforward,
honorable man, and none in the place are more
worthy of success.
Jacob Steinberger,
Manufacturer and dealer in cigars, tobacco
pipes, musical instruments, etc, is next on the
list, and none in the place more worthy of
notice in this resume of our business interests.
Mr.. S. commenced business here year and
halfago, and to-day find him at the head of
a welI-stocked and well-appointed establish
ment. His cigars are all of his own manufac-
ture, and of which he has quite extensive
wholesale trade. He keeps complete stock of
chewing and smoking tobaccog, also line of
pipes, pouches, and smokers goods in general.
Mr.. S. is a clever and agreeable gentleman, and
we cheerfully commend his establishment to
public notice.
French s. VandervOrt
Is the style of one OF most popular estab-
lishments, and enterprise worthy a foremost
position in the business review of the town.
This house, established little more than year
ago, at once assumed a leading position in
trade, and to-day we find in looking through
the establishment, one of the finest stocks of
goods in the place, embracing general line of
dry and fancy goods, notions, groceries, boots
and shoes, hats and caps, queensware, glass
ware, and in fact everything usually kept by
the general dealer. This establishment is a de.
sirable acquisition to our commercial interests,
and during its short career has gained wide
popularity with the public. Messrs. French and
Vandervort are both possessed of practical ex-
perience, and are among most active en-
terpriting citizens. They have built up an en-
terprise that ranks with the best in the county,
ment to the public.
NJ. a. Brotheridge,
Dealer in fancy goods, millinery, notions, jew
elry, dry goods, etc., is conducting an enterprise
Of no little importance, and one worthy of an
extended n office in this connection, This house,
established ten years ago, has ever assumed
leading position among the business enterpri-
ses of the town. The stock is Il novel one, and
comprises much not usually found in towns OF
this size. The stock is complete in every de-
partment, and we cheerfully commend the es-
tablishmentto the people of jackson county.
williams & Waterman
Is the style of the drug store of jackson, and an