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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26
ClOaks! ClOaks! CIOaks!

Dolmans, listers, Ulsteretts, Palatos
Pelisses and the new style Satin Deliere
Dolman now in stock, together with a
full line of Children's and Misses Cloaks
also great variety of Cloaking Cloths
Cloak ornaments, Fur and Plush trim
mings, all at prices that defy competition
anywhere. Call early and secure your
choice, and remember these goods can be
found at James Chesnut's Great Dry
Goods Emporium.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

A MAN brought drove of ponies here
last week, from Texas, and placed them
on sale in the vacant lot near Tom De-
lays stable. B. Harry French bought a
pair, Al. Castor bought one, Will Kitchen
one, Jim Scott one, Tom Delay several,
and others of our citizens made pur-
chases. The ponies are hardy little fell
lows, and cheap.
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SAMUEL ELLIOTT, of Scioto township,
had stable burned last week, containing
harness, hay, farming utensils, SC. Loss
perhaps $500. There was 800 insurance,
in the Granger Company. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of some
incendiary, as there was no fire known
to have been about the place.
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Merchant Tailoring Depal tment.

Our new Fall Stock of Cloths, Cassi-
meres suitings for Men and Boys wear is
certainly the best selection of new and
handsome styles that has ever been
shown in Jackson, and the one of the
most attractive features of this line is
the very low prices we are making. Call
and see US. We will meet your views
both as to good goods and low prices.
JAMES CHEsNUT.
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ATEN, HUNsINGER & Co. and L. w.
French have their new store rooms, corner
of Broadway and Pearl streets, about
ready for occupancy. They are among
the finest rooms in town. The Reading
Room, in the second story, on the corner,
is one of the best for the purpose that
could be thought of. The Committee are
about ready to begin furnishing the room
the lamps having already been pur-
chased. We hope the citizens of Jackson
will give the Committee their aid to get
this laudable enterprise started, and to
keep it going
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The time is at hand when the careful
buyers Of CLOTHING ask where will
cash do the best? The answer is from
the East, West, North and South, 60 to
Sternberger Bros, the clothiers, cor.
opposite Court House, Jackson, Ohio.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

Wednesday of last week was the 18th
birthday of Miss Annie Grassland, daugh-
ter of Capt. A. D. Grassland. Miss An
ME had been i'll for some time, and on
that evening listened to the persuasive
voices of some of her young lady friends,
and accompanied them to prayer meeting
at the M. E. Church. Returning home
after the meeting, she found the house in
possession of a noisy, happy crowd of
young people, who were Celebrating her
birthday in style of jollity she had per-
haps never dreamed Of These young
friends presented her with many tokens
of their esteem, in the way of beautiful
presents.
Mrs. Grassland had entered into league
with the young folks, and prepared an
excellent supper.
The young people enjoyed themselves
hugely, as they should, in giving party
to one of Jackson's best young ladies.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

DIR. Will. Monahan informs us that
the boat upon which his uncle, DIR. I.
T. Monahan and wife lost their lives
has been raised. A gold watch and
some gold coin were found, supposed
to be the property Of Mrs. Monahan.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

WE received dispatch by telephone
on Thursday last, from Euraka Mine in
Jamestown, that young man named
Dewaine, had his leg broken by jumping
off car, We have no further particu-
lars. Mr.. Dewaine lives in Kahn's Addi-
tion, in the west part of town.
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THE firm of Brookins, Hunsinger & Co.,
has changed to Aten, Hunsinger & Co.
All persons knowing themselves to be
indebted to the old firm will please call
and settle as soon as possible.
ATEN, HUNsINGER & Co.
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SAVE time and trouble, do yourself JUS
tice, and 60 to s. G. Martins, at the Jack.
son Cash Clothing House, and buy cloth
ing and furnishing goods, cheaper than
can be had at any other house in Jack
son. 1aoctlt
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Mothersl Mothera! Mothers |,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest
by sick child suffering and crying with the
ciating pain of cutting teethP If so, go
get bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYR-
UP. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
atey-depend upon it; there Is no mistake about it.
There Is not mother earth who has used it,
who will not tell you at that it will regulate the
bowels, and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operating like magic 1t is per-
ecty safe to in all 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. 8decS1y
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Go To James Chesnut's for Jeans,
Flannels, Blankets and Bed Comforts in
fact we are headquarters for any thing
in the dry goods line, as we carry the
largest stock and quote the lowest prices
in Jackson county.
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The Bark from the Trundle.Bed
'sBy boat is on the shore,
knI M, harlx ir 81, tho COO

And my bark is ON the sea,''
rhymes the poet, but the "bark'' that
comes up from the trundle-bed is one of
far more Importance to parents. Browns
Expectorant will cure that bark, and
when there is so prompt and eficacious
remedy to be had. there is no need for the
little ones. or elder ones either. to suffer
with coughs, colds, hoarseness, difficulty
in breathing, or the dozen other ailments
incidental to changes of temperature.
For sale by E. d. Lewis. Call for Tar
axine Memorandum Books free.
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WE never saw so many people fixing
up and preparing for winter as there are
now in Jackson. There are two reasons
for this. One is that money is plenty
and people are able to be comfortable,
and another is, the abundance of fine,
cheap goods. Now there is Mrs. Graham,
who has sold more lamps, more queens
ware, more glassware, notions, &c, than
ever before. She keeps very fine stock.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

JUST opened this week at James Ches-
nuts, great variety of Cloaking Cloth,
Fur Trimmings, Cloak Ornaments, and a
full line of Buttons. We have the choic-
est and most stylish line Of other goods in
this market, just what you want for Fall
and Winter Wraps, and can only be found
at CheSnut's.
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a CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and indis-
cretions of youth, weakness, early decay
of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will cure
you FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T.
INMAN, Station D. Nsp York City. 24aug82y
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Wonderful. But True.

There is no case of Piles that Hilton's
Great English Pile Ointment will not
cure. Come to the drug store of Hale
and inquire about it. If you have blind,
bleeding Or itching Piles, try it. One
application will relieve you. SOC. Use
DR.. Quinn's Irish Liniment. 2
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Couch. Cold or sor,

A Cough, Cold or Sore
Throat should stopped Neglect frequently results
in an INCURABLE LUNG DISEASE OR CON-
SUMPTION. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
does not disorder the stomach like cough syrups and
halsams, but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE INFLAMED
PARTS, alaying irritation, give relief in ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, COUGHS, CATARRH, and the
THROAT TROUBLE which SINGERS AND PUB
Lie SPEAKERS are subject to. For thirty years
Browns Bronchial Troches have been recommended
by physicians and have always given perfect salts.
faction. Having been tested by wide and constant
nearly entire generation, they have attain
ed well-merited rank among the few staple remedies
of the age. Sold at rs cents a box everywhere.
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Attention, Clothing Buyers.

Attention, Clothing Buyers.
Our stock ofFa11 and Win.
ter Clothing is now com.
pIete. We have the largest
and best stock ever in
jackson and are selling
at prices lower than any
house i'm Southern Ohio.
A look at our store will con-
vince you where the best
clothing is kept, and it il q
known fact we always have
sold clothing cheaper than
any house in jackson.
P.H. Washam a Co., Nam.
moth Clothing House.
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Griess' .GlycerIue Sa1ye,

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is sure
cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns,
wounds, and all other sores. Will posi-
lively cure piles, letter and all skin erup-
tions. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Only 25 cents. For sale by E.
D. Lewis. 6aprS2ty
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A World Wants Proof.

"The proof OF the pudding is the eating
thereof" and not in chewing the string
which tied the bag. Therefore, take DIR.
Jones' Red Clover Tonic. 1t cures all
blood disorders, torpid liver, sick head
ache, costiNeness, and all diseases Of the
urinary organs. The best appetizer and
tonic known, Sold by E. d. Lewis. Fif-
ty cents per bottle.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

MRS. lAMBERsoN and her son, J. A.
Lamberson, who have been visiting Mrs.
John Lego, for the past three months,
have returned home to Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Lamberson is the mother of Mrs.
Lego.
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The Warld Still Moves

NOtwithstanding Mother ShiptOn's dire
prediction, the world still exists. The
people will live longer if they use DR..
Bigelow's Positive Cure, which subdues
and conquers coughs, colds, consumption,
whooping cough, and all diseases of the
lungs. For proof call at E. D. Lewis
drug store and get bottle free.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

WE can and will sell goods for the Spot
cash cheaper than any houses that sell
on long time. Call and examine our
goods, learn our prices, and make your
purchases, at the Jackson Cash Clothing
House. 1aoctAt
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PERsONALI TOMEN ONLYl

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality and Manhood, and kin
dred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
vigor. Address as above. N. B.-No
risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
allowed.
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WANTED-Situation in Jackson or vi
clnlty, by young married man 25 years
old with years experience in Groceries
Dry Goods, &c. Does not use tobacco or
liquors in any form. Address Box 90
Stouts p o. Ohio. ~
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ADVERTISING does pay, after all. On
Monday Judge Miller telephoned to US
that he had sold the house he had been
advertising for sale. He sold it to Mr.
Thompson, the Recorder elect. He said
we might take out the advertisement. It
had already been printed on the outside
of the paper and will be in this week.
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For the Spot Cash you can get Cloth
ing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Trunks and Valises, cheaper than
the cheapest, at the Jackson Cash Cloth
ing House. 12oct4t
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CAHooN s. WILLIAMS, Photographic
Artists, Main ST., Jackson, o. Old pic
lures copied and enlarged, and worked up
in Ink, Crayon and Water Colors.
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HowE's HILL, JACKSON
Co.. O.. Oct. 21. 1882.

Co., O., Oct. II, 1882.
To the Editors of the Standard
We have a new Postofice here in
my house. My wife is Postmaster.
Please send the Standard hereafter to
the above address, and oblige
J. B. HOWE.
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Lost Pocket Book.

Lost, in Jackson, on Sunday last, a
small pocket book, containing $11.25 in
money. The person finding it will be
suitably rewarded by returning it.
JENNIE TRAINER,
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Grandest Display of Fall and Winter
Goods at the Rankrnnt Store.

How is it that Jashenosky can sell good
goods at lower rates than anybody else :?
1t is because Jashenosky buys for cash
and gets cash discounts and sells for cash
or trade only to he can afford to sell so
much lower than those who do credit
business,
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Opposite Public Square, Main Street, Jackson Ohio
: JAMES CHESNUT.

STERNBERGER BROTHERS invite your
examination of their Mems, Youths and
Boys Clothing, Overcoats, Underwear,
Neckwear, ETC., etc. Our prices are low
down, and our supply sufficient to meet
your wants. Corner opposite Court
House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

Look to your own welfare, study we'll
your interest, and 60 to S. G.. Martins, at
the jackson Cash Clothing House, and
buy your clothing cheap for cash.
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500 Reward

Is offered for any case of Catarrh that
can't be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure.
Taken internally. Price rs cents. Sold
by w. f. Hale. Oct5-3m.
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IF Catarrh has destroyed your sense of
smell and hearing, Halls Catarrh Cure
will cure you. Is cents per bottle. Sold
by W. F. Hale. oct5-3m.
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Heartily Recommended.

Don't condemn good thing because
you have been deceived by worthless nos
trums. Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured
many in this section of nervous disorders,
and we recommend it heartily to such
Sufferers,-Ne1OS
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Honest Advertiser.

DAVE JONES has remove from the Smart property,
on Broadway Street, to the property in Kahn's Addi-
tion adjoining the residence of Henry Jones.
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FALL trade never opened better.
Why2
Because we offer goods at prices to suit
all. STERNBERGER BROTHERS,
The ClOthiers,
Corner opposite the Court House
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HALLS CATAERH CURE is taken inter-
nally. 1t acts directly upon the blood and
the mucous surfaces of the system. Price
f5c. For sale by w. F. Hale.
oct5-3m.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

If you want bargains in fall or winter
goods call at the Bankrupt Store, opposite
Public Square.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

THERE were four accessions to the M.
E. Church on Sunday night.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

MERINO and Flannel Underwear at the
Mammoth Clothing House of p. H.
Washam & Co.
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MEMS, Youths and Boys Overcoats, at
the Mammoth Clothing House of P. H,
Washam & Co.
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TRUNKS, Valises, Shawl Straps, ETC., at
the Mammoth Clothing House of P, u.
Washam & Co.
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GARD COLLECTIONS send IL cents in postase
stamps and receive by return mail rs besutfRul
French chrome cards, assorted. VIM. M Donaldson
4 Co.. Iva Main Street. Cincinnati, Ohio,
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MRS. R. e. G. CLEwERs has purchased Mr.. Bent
eys property on Portsmouth street, and will occupy
1t residence.
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MRS. PATTERSON and her son Fred return lasted
week from their summer sojourn in the North. Fred
missed his annual hay fever, and is looking quite
well.
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WE congratulate our old friend 8. II. Swift on the
arrival, at his house. of fine new boy baby. Another
Democratic victory, Sam?
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JOHN L. JONES secured the "banty" chickens at.the
German Fair. Jones is prepared to match for a
square knock-down against any Democratic cock in
Southern Ohio.
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OUR old friend 'sZeke" Jones has beaten all of our
late builders in putting neat residence-his new
house Pearl Street being of the finest in town.
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Hats and Cans,

Ine latest styles and biggest assort-
ment in the country. Call and examine,
aI STERNBERGER Bros,
"1'he ClOthiera -
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JACK" DAVIES was awarded the over Hiram
Dickson Hiram don't care-his coat tail is so near
the ground that the cane would have been too long
for him anyhow.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

A LOCOMOTIVE on the Narrow Gauge
at Coalton, jumped the track on Saturday
morning.
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HIRAM SCURLoCK, who severely injured in a
railroad wreck in Michigan, and reported killed. is
still alive, and will recover, although severely
bruised.
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Building Lots for Sale,

shave number of very desirable BUILDING lets fsr
sale In fine locality, In Jackson. Gal and see them
II you want q good lot. WM " EIIFEH
12mayS2m6
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BURT's new hotel, corner, of Pearl and
Portsmouth streets, is nearly completed.
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Carpetsl Carnets !,

Oll Cloths, Window Shades, Lace Cur
talns,-an elegant stock at lowest prices.
aI JAMES CHESNUT's.
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Trunks and VaIise,

Trunks and Valises.
Our stock is the largest and prices the
lowest in the county.
STERNBERGER Bros,
"The Clothiers."
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INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, heartburn,
nausea, etc., cured by using Browns Iron
Bitters.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-10-26

A WESTERN paper says: Nothing will
cure some sick men more quickly than an
office, properly applied "cure" may
be very successful in many cases, but we
would say: If a man suffers from a
cough or cold, give him DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. $50
CHARLEY BLAGa has moved back to Jackson.
- J. W. LAIRD is getting new brick sidewalk.
JOHN ROBBINS. Attorney. was in town on Monday.
MRS OLIVE SOUTH returned from Indiana on Fri-
day.
VIC. DRAPER, of Portsmouth, was in tewn last
jackson. 30
ANDY WARD. Of Pike County, in town on Sat-
Sam. stevenson. has quit the Railroad and is now
weighing coal for McKitterick Bros.
IRA HEATH is teaching school at Griggs' i'm Pike
County.
Sc. BRooKINs Is cierkingat Mark sternberger's
clothing house.
Rip Foster brother OF the late Charley Foster, has
quit the o. 8. Railroad.
-
MRS. JANE D1xoN, Of weliston, spent Sunday with
her niece, Miss Jennie Maloney.
AYouHa man named Givens got a leg broken ON
the railroad at Waveriy on Friday.
QUITE number Of people from Portsmouth wert
here last week attending the German fair.
MRS. McGILLIvRAY and child Of Macarthur, arr
visiting at the residence Of w. T. Price.
r. GARDNER and family have rented the Smar
property, Broadway, and occupy 1t as residence
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Rip Foster brother the late Charley Foster, has
quit the O. 8. Railroad.
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AYopNa man named Givens got a leg broken on
he railroad at Waveriy on Friday.
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MRS. JANE D1xoN, Of wellston, spent Sunday with
her niece Miss Jennie Maloney.
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Another Birthday Party.

R. GARDNER and family have rented the Smart
on Broadway. and occupy it as residence
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Sam. Stevenson has quit the Railroad, and is now
weighing coal for McKitterick Bros.
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Sc. BRooKINs Is cierkingat Mark sternberger's
clothing house.
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COALITION DANCE.

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MRS. McGILLIyRAY and child Of Macarthur, are
xisitin9 at the residence Of w. T. Price.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-04-01
Our Roads and Vice.

EDITOR SATURDAY PREss.-The connection be-
tween tue state of the roads and the morals of the
community IL too close road making and re-
pairing Is dependent on the number OF criminals
in Oahu jail if drunkenness abound il blcar-eyed
opium victims and other unfortunates are caught
in Hagrane deicfo. then the streets can he put in
good repair, and the public can roll along over
noiseless thoroughfares. If, on the other hand,
the community is law-abiding temperate and
industrious, ruts abound and Aminedab Sieelss
grow accordingly. The Road Supervisor il often
heard to say. 81 viii be short handed next week.
Some of my best men will be leaving their time
being up this week :" that H. that their time of
imprisonment would expire and they would be
free men. Now. Mr.. Editor, this il wrong radi-
caly wrong. Why should not honest men handle
honest money! Why should not our roads and
streets be made by contract Why not advertise
and call for bids giving the job the lowest re-
sponsbe bidder Contractors push their work
ms they are anxious to finish their work and get
their money; then, perhaps the generation might
have the pleasure of riding mile of good
road before death calls them hence. Give honest
labor change. The legislature appropriateS
large sums for the construction and repairing of
roads, and let the money pass through tho hands
Of law-abiding citizens. The prisoners might be
put to work at the quirries and the rock
crusher getting material ready for the contractors.
The condition of the streets should not be depei,
dent on the convictions in the police court.
Gun