The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
Surprise Donation.

of the good ladies Of Jackson under,
took surprise donation to Mrs Lib
McClung, who lives on Pearl street
AS result of their efforts, on Wednes-
day morning a bountiful supply o1
useful articles, food, clothing, etc.
were delivered at her residence, accom-
panied by the following letter, which
we more than half suspect was writ
ten by Miss Ida Robbins:
JACKSON, O., Dec. 19, 's3.
MRS. McCLUNG-Dear Friend:- -
Learning that to-day was to be your
birthday anniversary, some of your
friends with the desire that it might
be bright and joyous would like to
help make it so by these accompany
ing tokens of their remembrance. Ac-
cept them, please, from the givers, as
little indication of their apprecia-
tion of your worth as devoted moth
er, faithful Christian, true friend, and
good neighbor; and may these SUBJ
stantial signs Of nc less real remem-
brance in which you are held by US,
make bright to-day, and send ray of
cheer and gladness through all the
holidays. With this we send earnest
wishes that you may have many hap
py birthdays and glad and merry hol-
idays. Your FRIENDS"
Wednesday was the birthday of
Mrs. McClung, which fact was origi-
nally the caage Of the donation. Mrs.
McClung is widow lady-her hus-
band, Tom McClung, having been
killed. on the railroad some years ago,
and supports herself and family by
sewing. She is a Christian, a good
neighboP, and aa estimable woman.
Such acts as this contribution of
friends and neighbors is what may
fttingly be termed ''practical preach
ing" It is the carrying into practic-
al demonstration of the Divine in
junction to love one another.
These tokens of esteem and remem-
brsnce were not given because the re-
cipient was in need, but to show the
appreciation Of friends and admirers
of brave and good woman, who, by
honest industry,is striving to keep her
little flock together, and bring them
up in the light Of the truth and the
gospel. Ihe following ladies contrib
uted for the OCCASION:
Mrs. Harshbarger.
Mrs. James Chestnut.
Mrs. T. T. Jones.
Mrs. Evan Thomas.
Mrs. Isaac Brown.
Mrs. John White.
Mrs. James Dyer.
Mrs. Branson.
Mrs. John James.
Mrs: G. A. Ewing.
Mrs. W. B. GheringtQn:
Mrs. Aaron Aten.
Mrs. Silas Brookins.
Z Mrs. Morris sternberger.
Mrs. G.. W. Miller.
Mrs. H. C. Miller.
Mrs. Dave Armstrong.
Mrs. John Harding.
Mrs. johnson Wade.
Mrs. Tip Gillespie.
Mrs. Ezekiel Jones.
Mrs. d. D. Jones.
Mrs. Eben Jones.
Mrs. Frank Price.
Mrs. W. 7. Price.
Mrs. S. E. Messenger.
Mrs. Mary Robbins.
Mrs. Jane Swanson.
Mrs. D. D. DUNCAN.
Mrs. Judge Evans.
Mrs. ". +. Williams.
Mrs. Sam Longbon.
Mrs. G.. FL. Rupp.
Mrs. R. W. Thomas.
Mrs. Tom Davis.
Mrs, John Davis.
Mrs. Vine Jones.
Mrs. Eliza Johnson.
Mrs. S. P. Baldridge.
Mrs. Carrick.
Mrs. J. E. Kinnison.
Mrs. Irve DUNCAN.
Mrs. Sam Hawk.
Mrs. Charles Rhodes.
Mrs. J. R. Booth.
Mrs. Ford.
Mrs. Chapman.
Mrs. J. Fl. Mackley.
Mrs. J. M. Evans.
Mrs. Edgar Thompson.
Mrs. Ramsey.
Mrs. Bennett.
Mrs. Joe Smith.
Mrs. Fannie Martin.
Mrs. John Lloyd.
Miss Ida Robbins.
Miss Frank Swanson.
Miss Carrie May.
Miss Julia Hanna
Aten & Marshman.
Judge Trip.
James Welch.
Buy your Railroad tickets at Prices
Agency.
CALF FOR SALE.
A fine heifer calf, half Alderney,