The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-20

think they are peculiarly fitted for max
ing excellent officers. E. :. Alex. Dicka
son and John Clewers both very weak
today.
SUNDAY.-Elder S. II. Bingham is at
Four Mile to-day, Elder Tomson preach
ing at Christian Church in Jackson. .....
Elder Pagan held love feast and Quarter
Iy Meeting at M. E. Church to-day.
We learn that Elder Bingham of the
Christian Church, will probably locate in
Jackson again in the near future. He
will be gladly welcomed as an excellent
citizen, and thoroughly good man. .....
Miss Sarah Foster, of Cincinnati, is Wis
| iting friends here. -. The remains of
James McKitterick were buried in the
cemetery here to-day. A large number
of citizens attended the funeral services
conducted by Rev. F. S. Davis. 80. AT
the M. E. Church tonight, Elder Pagan
took up collection for the relief of Min
listers and churches suffering from the
late flood. The amount of the collection
was $54.46.
! MoNDAY.-Hon. R. II. Jones called,
this morning, on his way to Columbus.
| We spoke to him regarding the report
ed dissatisfaction about the proposed new
township. Mr.. Jones says his action
was taken upon petitions from the peo-
pie of the territory comprising the pro-
posed township, and upon assurances Of
leading citizens of Madison and Jefferson.
As soon as Mr.. Jones found that there
was opposition to the movement, he had
~ - Io1l 10 f,,-
ther action, until he could investigate
matters little more fully. All remon-
strances, and communications hearing
upon the matter, should be addressed to
Mr.. Jones himself. 80. Thomas w. Nor
gan, the robber, was taken to the Peni-
tentiary to-day, by Sheriff CheringtOn.
Morgans father came to see him few
days ago. -. Some one tried to effect an
entrance to the residence of Mrs. Lide
Branson, last night about 10 o'clock. Mrs.
Branson recently received some money
as insurance upon the life of her late
husband, and it is Supposed the robber
knew of it. The lady had just entered
the house, carrying bucket of water, |
and attempted to swing the door shut. |
when the man stepped up and started in |
Her little son screamed, which brought |
Mr.. Emmett Dungan-who keeps COM
pany with Miss Genie Branson-to the |
scene, when the fellow departed in some
what of a hurry. Mr.. Dave Mutt, of |
Beaver, is in town visiting his sister,
Mrs. Sheriff Cherington. -. Mrs. Sum-
mers, of Porter, Gallia County, is visiting
her son, Mr.. Fl. G. Summers, of this place
johnson Wade returned tonight
from visit to friends down the o. S.
Railroad in the neighborhood of his "old
stamping ground"
TUEsDAY.-Warm and Springlike. .....
Mrs. Al. Castor was buried to-day. The
funeral was preached by Elmer. W.O.
Tomson, of the Christian Church. The
services were conducted in the doggery
building, corner of Portsmouth and Pearl
Streets. The remains were taken to the
country His Honor, the Mayor, gave
a little reception at his Office last night
in honor of several young men who had
a row on Broadway, on Saturday evening
Henry and Al. Howe each tackled Miles
Basquill, when, it seems, Miles whaled
them both. AS nobody else was hurt,
and as there seemed to be justification for
the striking that was done, the parties
were discharged. -. .Harbarger brought
a Milton Township baby from the Infr-
mary to-day and gave it to relatives. The
little pauper is quite young