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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-23
lBy Special Standard Reporter.]
ATHENS.

The Ohio University-The Library-Com-
mencenent Observation-Disclosures by Gov. Fos-
ter-The Asylum for the Insane-The County
The Town-Etc.
On Tuesday, 14th inst, went to Athens to gather
few items that might be of interest your readers
and as the train passed the road and the conduc
tor called Macarthur, Vinton Furnace, etc., my
thoughts back to twenty years ago. when l. as
member of Company d, of the 18th o. v: l., passed
over the same road to camp in Athens.
The Commencement Exercises of the College began
on Sunday, June 18th, at City Hail. and am informed
the attendance was large, quite number of visitors
being present. This was the occasion of President
Scots baccalaureate The exercises said to have
been very interesting and entertaining Consisting
singing by the NJ. E. and Presby byterian chors and
sermon by President Scott
On Monday evening the reunion of the Phloma-
thean Literary Society of the Ohio University was
held at the residence of c. E. NJ. Jennings An ad-
Dress response, supper and number of toasts were
the order Of exercises and the evening passed pleas
antly to those present.
The Athens Messenger, speaking of the Alumni re-
union on Tuesday afternoon says: 1.-The alumni re-
union and supper in the College Campus on Tuesday
afternoon was largely attended The speeches were
good and the supper excellent"
On Tuesday evening at City Hall, the Uniyersit,
Address delivered by Rev. Mr.. Wendte, of Gin
cinnati, to intelligent audience His subject wa
sArt Culture,' and the audience were well pleased
with address, and the able of its delivery
On Wednesday morning at nine O'Clock went t,
the City Hall and found large audience had assem-
bed, the occasion being the Graduating Exercises
The following programme was rendered, intersperse
| with very fine music by the Athens Orchestra:
! Invocation, Rev. Mr.. Pratt.
John F. Laird, of Newark, Ohio-subject: sOur Ex
| perience.n
Thomas A. Jones, of Jackson-subject: Immortal
| ity of Acton.''
Miss Addie V. Smith, Dawkin's Mills--subject
"Womau: Her sphere aud her future"
Frank J. sternberger,. Jackson-subject: 9TH
growth of freedom
Thomas j. Dillinger, Nelsonville-subject: 9Th
keynote of life.'
HI. A. Hunter, Jackson-subject: "True progress.'
Miss Mary E. Gill, Monroevile, Huron Co.-sut
ject: "Real Scho holarship."
David G. Cheesman, Aberdeen, Brown Co.-subjec
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RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William J. Coughln, of Somervie, Mass, says: In
the fall of 1876 taken with bleeding of the lungs
followed by severe cough. lost my appetite and
flesh, and was confined to my bed In 1877 1 ad-
mftted to the hospital The doctors said had holes
in my lung as big half dollar. At time
port went around that was dead. 1 gave up hope,
but friend told me of DR.. William Halls Balsam for
the lungs. got bottle, when to my surprise COM
menced to feel better and to-day feel better than for
three years past.
write tits hoping every afflicted with dis
eased lungs will take DIR. William Halls Balsam, and
be convinced that consumption can be cured. can
positively say 1t has done good than all the
other medicines have taken since my sickness. 1-3
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Itching piles-symptoms and Cure

The symptoms moisture, like perspiration, in
itching increased by scratching very distress
ing particularly night, If pin worms were crawl
ing and about the rectum; the private parts are
sometimes affected; If allowed to continue very seri
GUS results may follow. "Dr. Swayne's Al-Healing
Ointment is pleasant sure cure. Also for letter
Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Eryspelas, BARRIERS
Itch, Botches, all Scaly, Crusty, Cutaneous Erup-
tions. Price so cts boxes for 81. .25. Sent by mail
to any address receipt of price in currency, OF
three cent postage stamps. Prepared only by DR.
Swayns Son. $50 N. Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
to whom letters should be addI essed. Sold by al
prominent druggists. l4apsly
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Put 1T To Proof,

At time when the community is flooded with SO
many unworthy devices and concoctions, it is re
freshing to find that is beneficial and pure. so
conscious the proprietors of Dr. Kings New DIS
covery Consumption of the worth of their reme-
dy that they offer all who desire trial bottle Tree
charge This certainly would be disastrous to them
did the remedy possess the remarkable curative
qualities claimed. DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption will positively cure Asthma Bronchf-
tbs, Stubborn Coughs, Colds, Phthisic, Quinsy,
Hoarseness, Group any affection of the throat and
lungs As You value your existence give this won-
derful remedy trial by calling on E. d. Lewis
Druggist and obtain trial bottle free of cost or
regular size bottle for 81 90. !
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gent population, and must be pleasant place of resi-
dence. The NJ. & c. R. r. past the town and 4
is the terminus of the Hooking Valley r. x. There
an abundant supply of fneverfafling limestone water
The town laid off in 1900 The first Court of Com
mon Pleas commenced July s. 1906 Robert F. slaugh-
| ter, President Judge The first p o. was opened in
| 1904. with Jehiel Gregory as P. NJ.
| The first school taught in 1901, John Gold
thwaite, teacher.
In 1864 a Cemetery Association was formed and a
Cemetery lies west of the town that is credit to the
place.
Through the kindness of Professors Hatfield and
Devol, was shown through the buildings and spent
some time in the Library. There about 900 VOL
umes here, among them many valuable, curious and
ancient works.
There are the Congressional Record, almost COM
plete, from 1774
Two complete sets of the works of Jefferson, Ad-
and Hamilton.
Madison Papers.
Theological works of Calvin, bound in parchment,
nine Volumes latin, printed in 1867 at Amsterdam.
Ancient Statutes of Wales.
Statutes of English King OF Kent Aethelbirht, who
baptized in 5s7 and the first Saxon King who
became Christian.
Universal Philosophy of Morals, Printed in 1895,
Latin.
Domesday Book, giving list lands in the time of
William the Conqueror for the purpose of taxation.
Bibles printed in 1891 and 1897. One of these was
pound with wood and the corners were of brass.
Type used German text Language English.
The seventh verse of the third chapter of Genesis
reads as follows: "And the eyes of them both were
opened and they knew that they naked, and
they sewed ig-eaves together, and made themselves
brseches."
In one OF the rooms was picture representing
Laocoon painted on the WALL said have been pain
ted many years ago by s. S. Cox. This picture will
be destroyed this summer when the building is re-
plastered.
The Essay by Miss Addie V. Smith, will be pub
ished and probably the oratons of the other gradu-
VIII. e. Nelson, formerly Clerk at Isham House, is
now at Cornell House" in Athens, and will be
glad to accommodate any Jackson people who may
call on him.
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Notice to Farmers.

Having been ppointed Agent of the Ohio Farmers
Insurance Co. for the counties of jackson and Meigs
and notified by the Company that there were a few
partial losses unadjusted in my territory all parties
having such claims will please call at address
the Undersigned at Jackson, Ohio, and they will re-
ceive prompt attention; it is the intention of the
Company to continue its former business and to
ict all business they secure, and by prompt
attention to business the part of their agents,
well the Co, they hope to place themselves where
they properly belong the head of the list In that
class of Insurance W. PRICE, Agent,
5maytf for jackson Meigs Counties.
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Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest
by sick child suffering and crying with the excru-
ciating pain of cutting teeth If go at once and
get bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYR-
UP 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
atel-depend upon it; there is mistake about it.
There is not mother earth who has ever used it,
who will not tell you at that 1t will regulate the
bowels and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child operating like magic. 1t is per-
fecty safe in all cases. and pleasant to the taste
and is the prescription of of the Oldest and best
female physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. Is cents bottle. 7oct80y
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OUR friends 10. Shropshire and VIM. Faulkner are
prudent men, and Mayor Aleshire is vigiant officer.
When, few nights ago, Shropshire heard some one
in the kitchen of the building where he boards he
thought it his duty to call the officers. Leaving
Faulkner guard he hurried after Aleshire and the
two hurried toward the house. Faulkner had taken
refuge inside, and the robber not to be found.
Many persons may think this a false alarm-but
His Honor asserts it his belief that there
'.baren in the kitchen, At all events they didn't
catch any robbers.
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Letter LIST

List letters remaining in the Postofce at jack
so II, Ohio, for the week ending June Is, 1881.
Byers Miss Savilla, Crotty John A.,
Davis James B., Joseph Miss Sarah,
King George, Kaufman Adam,
Mungan jeremiah, Mitchell Mrs. Mary A.,
Nelson John, Price E. p.
Price Joseph H., Price Cynthia Mrs,
Palmer f. NJ q Thomas Miss Ella,
Valett Z. n.
Persons sending for advertised letters, will please
| send written receipt.
If not called for in four weeks will be sent to Dead
| Letter Office.
Persons calling for any of these letters please say
| ''advertised," and give date of list.
S. BALDRIDGE, P. NJ.
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Workingman says "Debt, poverty and suffering
haunted me for years, caused by sick family and
large bills for doctoring, which did no good. Twas
completely discouraged until one year ago, by the
advice ofmy pastor, procured Hop Biters and COM
menced their use, and in one month were all we'll
and of us have been sick day since; and want
to say to all poor men. can keep your families well
year with Hop Bitters for less than one doctors
visit will cost.''-Christian AdUocate. junel6t2t
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WIN. NJ. SHAW, General Agent of the Ohio Southern
Railroad, made us call last week. He informed us
that the road will be finished from jackson to the
Ohio river, Huntingdon the present year. He is
confident that the road will be finished by the month
of October. He says that five miles of the road
now under contract He also says that the company
will build a branch of the road to Gallipolis.
The construction of this road down Symmes Greek,
will take it through of the richest of the rich
mineral regions of this county. When this road
shall have been completed, and the Dayton South
eastern shall have been completed to Ironton, then,
with the roads already finished, county will be
well supplied with railroads.
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A COUGH, COLD OR SORE THROAT
should be stopped Neglect frequently results in an
Incurable Lung Disease or Consumption.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES are cer-
tain to give relief in Asthma, Bronchitis,
Coughs, sCatarrh, Consumptive and Throat
diseases. For thirty years the Troches have been
Recommended by physicians, and always give perfect
satisfaction They not new untried but having
been tested by wide and constant for nearly an
entire generation, they have attained wel-merfted
rank among the few staple remedies of the age. Pub
lie speakers and Singers them to clear and
strengthen the Voice. Sold at twenty y-fve cents a
box everywhere. 7octS0y
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Take walk around to M. V. Wort
mans greenhouse and see the finest dis
play of flowers ever seen in Jackson. 12
nice geraniums for 75c. - fuchsias for
1. He has a large lot of the best rooted
sweet potato plants ever seen. Now is
the time to order fruit trees, and no one
takes greater pains in selecting varieties
and delivering fine trees than Workman.
Don't fail to give him call. jun16-3t
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FOURTH OF lilly ExcuRsroNs,

The Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad
will on July I'd, Sd and 4th, sell round
trip tickets between all stations on the
Main Line and Branches at Half Fare.
The return tickets will be good until
July 5th inclusive. Now is the time to
visit your friends. Take advantage of
these very cheap rates.
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After spending months at European and American
watering places and thousands of dollars looking
health, returned home disheartened and wretched.
had consulted the best physicians and travelled far
and near without benefit, and expected to die. A
friend urged trial of Parkers Ginger Tonic. Three
bottles and careful diet have worked wonders and
brought me excellent health and spirits, and you
may publish my experience for the benefit of similar
sufferers-a Cincinnati LADY. June
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LOOK AND READ.-Headquarter for all kinds of
Fruit Jars, and the best Sealing Wax made. Also
the Edredge Sewing Machine, which leads the world
sell the Gasoline Cook Stove which beats anything
in the market. 1 keep Lime, Plaster and Cement,
Queensware, Glassware and Wooden Ware of the
best quality. Call and see and be satisfied.
VIM. A. STEELE,
Main Street below National Bank
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SILVER and Gold Watches very low a
the Jewelry Store of H. A. Bedel-t
doors above the Postoffice, Broadway.
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rARTY under the auspices of certain ladies OF the
Pre,byterian Church. will be held on the lawn, in
front of that Church Thursday evening, June 23d
cordial invitation all welldsposed persons Is ex-
tended. The refreshments will be chic; the dew on
the lawn ..chicken . the ladies "chickest."
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OLIvER's PATENT CHILLED PLow will plow fifty
easier and quicker than ordinary plow will
plow forty At dollar per for plowing
you would the price of the Oliver Plow in pow-
ing fifty acres, at Pickrels. 27jansltf
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By detectives that the Bankrupt Store is selling
better goods at lower prices than any other store in
Jackson it beats them all to the large varieties
of fine lace edgings, notions, china ware tin ware
glass ware, &C. such low prices they sold at
the Bankrupt Store it will pay to call at that
place and examine goods and prices before purchas-
ing elsewhere. 1t is in Monahans building opposite
Public Square. sdecsoy
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Found Out

THIN COATS for Swelterng Humanity-Alpaca
Linen-Serge-L -Lustre-Mohair, &C., at Washam &
Co.'S Mammoth Clothing House.
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Probate Court Proceedings


In the matter of the Insanity of Elizabeth Jones
Sent to Athens Asylum.
The Board of Education of Jackson Ohio vs.. Susan
Jackson, al. Petition for condemnation of School
House site. Jury drawn and summons issued.
John S. Stephensons Last Will and Testament filed
and order of service made.
Wv. Miller, Guar. of Lola G. Williams, a minor
his ward. Petition to sell land Sale confirmed
and Deed ordered.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Thomas Sims and Martha Hickle.
Columbus Moore and Mary Carter
Charles Foster and Dora Ewing
Abner Phillips and Adaline Oller
c. NJ. Pugh and Orpha Kitchen.
Edward Cartwright and Jennie Morrison.
Samuel j. Boyd and Matilda Anthony.
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WE had pleasant call, last week, from Robert Har
per, of Coalton He reports good order and prosperi
ty in the little town. few sessions of Court,
with Trip for Judge and Powell for Prosecutor will
make it orderly throughout the County it is in
Jackson and Coalton.
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Millinery,

JUDGE TRIP is passing judgment upon the crimi-
nails, while the people passing judgment upon the
clothing trade. The peoples judgment is, like the
Judges the embodiment of wisdom and justice-for
they have all decided that Morris Sernbergers IS the
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wills. DowLER must have laughed to hear the
testimony, in Court, of the young who wanted to
whip him, single-handed. Some of them could not
perhaps have whipped him had he been tied.
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Notice to the Public.-International None


Orders.
Money Orders can be obtained at lhe Jackson, Ohio
Postofce, payable at Money Order Postofices Il
following countries, towit: The United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland.
The German Empire, Sweden, Italy, Norway.
France and Algeria. The Netherland, (Holland, }
Denmark, Luxemhurg CThe Grand Duchy of The
Dominion of Canada.
S.P. BALDRIDGE NJ
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THERE are some funny specimens of testimony no.
ticeabe in the Court proceedings which we publish
this week-some witnesses being brought to Jackson
testify that they live at certain place. and didn't
know anything about the trial.
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IF you live in the country, and have produce to sell
if you live in town, at of the furnaces, and
want to buy good fresh articles for family use, call at
the store of Brookins, Hunsinger Co., Main Street,
some half dozen doors below the Standard office.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-23

WE hear of C. Graham being here and there, and in
all parts of the county busly at work. in the metallic
roofing business, and putting up lightning rods spout
ing, He is still actively engaged in selling and
putting in his excellent pumps. He also carries on
Timing business, corner of Main and Portsmouth
Streets, opposite the Gibson House.
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LOOK AND Observation-Disclosures for all kinds of
Fruit Jars, and the best Sealing Wax made. Also,
the Eldridge Sewing Machine, which leads the world.
sell the Gasoline Cook Stove which beats anything
in the market. 1 keep Lime, Plaster and Cement,
Queensware, Glassware and Wooden Ware of the best
quality Call and see and be satisfied.
WM. A. STEELE,
Main Street below National Bank.
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A LARGE stock of Clocks at very low
prices at H. A. Bedel's Jewelry Store
doors above the Postoffice, Broadway St
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Mayors Court.

Ohio VS.. Susan Gilbert. Assault, etc. Plea guilty
< Fine 81 and costs. Paid.
The Village Willie Clewers. Fast driving on
the streets plea guilty; fine IS and costs; secured.
The Village VS.. Daniel Voris Disturbing the
4speace etc, Plea guilty: fine 81 and costs.
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Royal Insurance Company.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT{
COLUMBUS, April 18th, 1881. y
WHEREAS, The Royal Insurance Company, located
Britain and Ireland, Foreign Fire Insurance Com
pany, is possessed of at least the of actual
capital required of similar companies formed under
the provisions of the Act entitled IAN Act to regulate
the State Of Ohio" passed April a. 1872, and the
Acts amendatory thereof and Supplementary thereto
and has deposited with the Superintendent Insur
Of the State of Ohio in trust for the benefit and
security of its policy holders residing in the State Of
Ohio sum not less than one hundred thousand dol
lars in stocks and securities required and allowed by
said acts, and has filed in this Office certified COPY Of
its Charter or Deed of Settlement and detailed State
ment of its assets and liabilities and evidences of in
yesmentS and otherwise complied with all the requisi-
tons of the said acts which applicable to Foreign
Fire Insurance Companies partnerships and Assoca-
tons.
Now, THEREFORE, In pursuance Of law l. Joseph F.
Wright, Superintendent of Insurance of the State of
Ohio do hereby certify that the said COMPANY ia
authorized to transact its appropriate business Fire
insurance in this State, in accordance with law during
the current year.
The condition and business of the United States or
statement, as follows:
Aggregate amount Of available assets in
the United States ......... ....... S. 029 O17 09
Aggregate amount of Liabilities in the
United States, including reinsurance 16O7, ,l52 So
Amount of Income for the preceding vear iz'oof zo
in cash in the United States ......... 1872 452 So
Amount Of Expenditures for the preceding
year in cash lin the United States 422 O4S 70
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ] have hereunto subscribed INV
O name and caused the Seal of my office to be
t-S - JOSEPH F. WRIGHT. HIS s'up't.
w. L. PRICE, Agent at Jackson.
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L. W. KINNIsoN has been busy selling plants
that we have not him for two weeks His plants
have had immense sale, this spring, since the
son opened. See his advertisement.
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ON account of illness could not attend the VIM
chester church festival last week. We learn that it
great success. Armpstead Scuflock Esq.
and Handy Barton brought half of great big cake,
and Miss Nelia Hanna sent us a beautiful bouquet.
Many thanks, kind friends.
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THE association of ladies having charge of the fund
raised for the contemplated Reading Room, desire the
attendance of all WHO feel interest in the enter
prise, at the NJ. z. Church next Tuesday evening,
2sth, at o'clock, to make disposition of said
fund. Mrs. ii. J. CARR, Pres't.
Mrs. E. CRANDALL, Secy.
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Come up to the Scratch !

j. B. Howe desires to place his New No. trial
against any other machine, and, in case the No.
fails to give better satisfaction than any other ma
chine, he will promptly remove it. Do not buy ma
chine until you have tested the Nos.
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J.. e. Wash.am eco.
browning Triumph +!

We want everybody to know why sell Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Goods at such low figures.
Our expenses much lighter than any other Clothing
house in Southern Ohio doing the amount of business
that we doing We handle everything that usually
kept in frstclass
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LAND for sale, one and half miles
from Jackson,for further particulars call
on David Davis. 11june3t
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That terrible disease, Chronic Catarrh be cured
in every by using the Gorslene Catarrh Cure 1t
is free from all objections which obtain in the use of
other remedies and has cured thousands of inveter
ate chronic cases, Send for circulars to HENRY
O'BLENEss & Co., Athens, o. 29u1ysoy
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TAKE your rags to Brookins, Hunsinger& & Co. They
win pay the highest market price for them. Remem-
Der the place, next door Pickres Hardware Store
Main Street.
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ImpOrtant to Travellers,

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS are offered you by the
BURLINGTON ROUTE. 1t will pay you to read
their advertisement to be found elsewhere in this is
sue. lOmh40w