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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24
by this diatribe.

ouSSCOuCo W tilO 1CC.
And first, when did the Republi-
cans with few, exceptions, do. any
thing else. For years there have
been a certain number Of Demo-
Gratis and Republicans who voted
against the saloon whenever they
had the opportunity, but the major
ity Of both parties are in favor of
the saloon as the Records of the
City Council will show.
There are twelve Churches in this
City and so far as | can see every
one of them is on the defensive and
| doubt if any one Of them is as
strong to day as it was five years ago.
There have been nearly every year
Church members in the Council
who have voted to break down the
Churches and foster the Liquor
traffic. The children Of these
Churches are being ruined in the
saloons licensed by the vote of
Churchmen as well as Sinners.
Many of these Unanimous" Re-
publicans are church members.
They 60 to prayer meeting and COM
munion, curse S.. John and vote
in favor OF the Liquor traffic.
Neither Of the political parties
of this city can 60 into Convention
aud nom mate a full ticket of respec-
table sober business men. There
may be one or two such men on their
ticket to enable Christians by hold
ing their noses, to vote for t.
Forty five saloons have more
power in this city than all the
Churches and both political parties.
They rule this city: the lawless
are having good time and 1t is
easier for boys to go to the devil
now than for many years. would
suggest, as voter and tax payer,
that both parties nominate Santa
Claus for Councilman at large so
that when men are arrested and
brought before him, instead of pun
ishing them he will dismiss them
with d present. In this way they
can have Christmas all the time.
Giving present would be little
improvement on the present policy
and might shame them into some
sort Of decency.
There is, and has been for years,
a state of things in this town that
shames every church member in it.
The saloon power is so assailing
the churches as that every one has
to fight for its life.
The are men who cannot con-
scientiously endorse this even to
uphold party, and they will not.
Something practical must be done.
Common SENSE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24
Observation-Disclosures AN.
The Facts in the Case.
BY A. j. JUTKINS.

To enable the friends of truth in
all parties to put an extinguisher
upon the malicious lies in circula-
ton, bearing upon the finances of
the Prohibition party, | wish to
state the simple truth.
My position as General Finan-
cial Agent of the party enables me
to say what | know, and 80 far as
relates to the National Com mittee,
the funds in its hands, the sources
whence money came, and the use
to which it was put, | can state
from personal knowledge.
At the Pittsburgh convention
some wild talk was INDUCED in,
ont of doors, looking to large dona-
tions for the campaign. But all
that was actually accomplished was
to secure pledges from seventy (7O
persons to pay certain sums from
$40 to $500, aggregating $3.50.
Of this sum S1,575 has been paid
1896 remains unpaid at this date,
Dec 5th, 1884 (Let this serve as
a hint to all those who are behind J
Besides this, some who were not at
Pittsburgh have sent in contribu-
tions, and something over $500
has found its way to the treasury,
which was collected at public
MEETINGS.
There was expended in the cam
paign a little over $500. This
paid for rent of the headquarters,
clerk hire, printing campaign doc,
uments, and tickets for southern
states, postage, travelling expenses
of Mr.. St. John in the North, and
of Mr.. Daniel in the South. We
could not do all we would have
been glad to do, because we had no
money. What we should have had
m August did not come until Sep
TENDER and October, and so we
We're greatly embarrassed. But by
dint Of hard work and with faith
that promises would be kept, we
got over two million pages of
good Prohibition truth into
the hands of the people, and thous-
ands heard it from the lips of our
candidates.
Unless me"domocrat" or "brew-
er" pail money in some public
collection, every-dollar of all which
we have had was paid by active
temperance people who are Prohi-
bittonists-people who have paid
for moral suasion" and "educa-
tional' work for years, and who
now support the Prohibition party
in despair of permanent help in
any other way. Each and every
allegation of the campaign being
aided by democratic money. SO
far as refers to the National Head
quarters, or money from any source
except loyal adherents to the party,
is u tterly false.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24
Important Decision.

The Supreme Court of the State
rendered a decision on Saturday, in
the case of The l.. F. and S. H. R. R.
Co. VS.. The West Virginia Trans
portation Company, from Wood
County, that is of special import
ance to Rail Road Companies.
In this case it was held by Judge
Jackson, of the Circuit Court that
the plaintiff Company was protec-
ted by it's charter in the right to
charge Is cents per barrel as
freight on oil, notwithstanding a
subsequent act Of the Legislature
fixing lower rates.
The Supreme Court reverses this
decision and holds that one Legis-
lature cannot bind another; that
a charter is simply a license and
is subject to any constitutional
action of subsequent Legislatures.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24

G. L. Spence has three large
stores well stocked with Pianos,
Organs, and Sewing Machines, all
Small Musical Merchandise and
fine art Plush Goods and variety
of fine stock to select Holiday
goods. He is the prince of Mer-
chants indeed.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24

3 Lots at the corner of Pike and
Market Streets, and 4 Lots on Pike
street, for sale by Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24

6 Lots on the Base Ball Ground.
All for sale by. W. F. Attkison.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24

A good heavy Canton Flannel
for 8 cents a yard, at Foley's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-24

PianrS and Organs for Sale or
Rent by w. F. Attkisson.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
ABOUT PEOPLE |

Mrs Leck Foster was last week visiting friends in
Scioto comfy.
Mr.. 8. E. Evans. of Ironton. spent few hours in
town on Tuesday.
Edward Hunt, Esq, of Madison township, was in
town on Saturday.
K. T. Richards and daughter Mollie. of Limerick,
are ON a visit to Meigs and Athens counties.
Mr. T. s. Vaughn sang tenor in the NJ. Z. Choir
on last Sunday. And the tenor Of his singing is
good.
Gould is for tariff reform. He doubtless thinks
that with lower tariff fellow could raise more
wool"
Misses Grace and Lou Matthews have returned
home bringing with them little Sylvia Washburn,
their nl.ce.
Elias Scott of the wilkesville Base Ball Club came
very being knocked to kingdom come, few
days ago, by foul ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII DuHadway, Mr.. Frank Crumit
and Miss Gettie Trip, went to Chilicothe In ba.
fouche, on Tuesday.
j. L. Davies, Of Cincinnati, has been spending
few days with bis family here. He will shortly re-
move his family to Cincinnati.
Elmer C. Powell rendered his resignation on FRI
day. Director Of the Jackson Base Ball Associa'
| tion, but 1t was not accepted.
We suggest to our Base Ball Club that the Umpire
be uniformed. We believe Elmer would create
sensation in knee-breeches.
| We see by the wellston argus that Miss JOSH.
Ryan is visiting at that place. We don't believe It,
Josie is dead. We saw her obituary in the arsss.
We see by the Portsmouth Times that Irvine Dun
gan, of this place, will assist in enlightening thu
| Democrats of Scioto County, the subject of Re
form.'
a1lxy dan 0f Har isnU KPl n
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

surrounding the town of Jackson, tht
"old fort" on the McKitterick farm, was
mentioned, and much conjecture INDUCED
in as to who built it, and for what pur
pose. We called at the site of the old
stockade this afternoon. 1t is in the
woods, perhaps thousand yards from
the old salt wells, and the earth-work, OF
ditch must have been considerable un.
bdertaking, as the trench is now at least
five feet deep, and there are trees within
the intrenchments that are very large
When boy we used to pick up numbers
of flint arrow-heads in the fields sur
rounding this wood, and it is therefore
certain that there were Indians in the
neighborhood, and that they did consid-
cradle shooting.
MoNDAY.-John J. Jones Of Oak Hill,
is in town. 80. Uncle George Dever has
presented Francis Smith Post. G. A. r.
with beautiful new flag. The brave
boys are quite proud of their flag, and
came out for parade through the streets
tonight, marching to the music OF fife
and drums. Uncle George will long be
remembered by the soldier boys. 800.
Young peoples class meeting at NJ. E.
Church tonight led by Miss Fannie
Long. "A number of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Mackley, gave them lit
tie surprisesparty tonight, this being the
birthday of Mr.. M. A number of useful
presents were made, refreshments were
served, and all present had good time.
Mrs Thomas Rogers played the part of
hostess, and made everybody feel at home.
1t was pleasant evening. Charley
Atkinson is in Cincinnati. ....-R. II.
Jones was at Wellston to-day. -. The
young folks are having social party at
the residence of Mr.. II. Witte tonight.
80. One of the candidates on the DEM
ocratic ticket was inquiring of his friends
on. the street tonight show much they
thought he would be beaten" He knows
it is coming, but he wants to know about
the size of it.
TUESDAY of both parties
in town, seem to be giving more atten-
ton to baseball than politics. In the
language of the game, let US "white-wash
the Democracy, and make clean "home-
rum. We have some decidedly rich
things laid by, showing the manner in
which old Gould shows his love for Ia
boring men. A large number of the
friends of Mrs. William Kessinger gave
that lady party on last Sunday, and had
a SPLENDID time. The old lady is, we be-
leve, over 80.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
Road Notice.

There will be a petition presented TO the Com
missioners IF jackson county. Ohio at their
next regnlar session, on the first Monday in
September next. asking for change in a pub
lie road in Hamilton township. as follows That
the road from near the residence OF James
Toland, running through the lands of James
TOland, Solomon Dever and Martin Goodey,
to the Port mouth road, be changed to COM
mence some to ,ods from the residence of
James Toland. and run through the lands Of
james Toiand. and on the line between the
lands of Philip Flake aud Milford Smith, and
then tn. ough he lands of Martin Conner, until
1t int-rs. cts the Portsmouth road at the school
house. said new location TO follow a private
| road now running on the above describ.
JAMES ToLAND AND OTHERS,
July 81, lsss,sw Peluoness.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
A Long Ride.

A little boy was at the new race track
a few days ago, when man was thrown
from a horse and injured. The boys
father was questioning him about the &C
cident, when the little fellow. in describ-
ing what occurred, said: "a man they
called Mr.. L. came up, and said he'd
be id if he couldn't ride that horse
from hell to January. And, Pa" contin-
ued the little fellow, II bet you he could
do It," 1t would perhaps be a long ride,
but if anybody could make it, Tom prob
ably could.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

On Tuesday we met Evan Edwards, in
front of Dungan's store. he said he
must have the Standard. He said to put
down his name simply as Evan Edwards
not Trader" Mr.. Edwards is almost
entirely deaf. Thirty-ive years ago we
worked together all summer, and raised a
large crop of corn. We and the "trader"
had much dealings with each other in
former years, and we never had the least
disagreement. We may, at q future
time, compare the times when we were a
"pore laboring man." with the present
times
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

County Fairs are the rage everywhere
now. 1t is unfortunate that jackson
County must be thus far behind her
neighbors, and that no fair is held here
ANY more. Several of the former attrac-
tions might be revived in this County.
There were the meetings of the Literary
Association, and the County Sabbath
School Celebration, that were immensely
popular, and productive of great good.
If the Fair cannot be revived, why not
revive the other two?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Attractive goods and rock bottom pri-
ces are simply irresistible come and see
our new clean stock which we propose to
turn rapidly on close margins. Our Tail
or made suits are fine. We keep the best
and will content ourselves with close
profit. We are certainly the best firm to
save you big money.
king Clothiers,"
IRA A. STERNBERGER & Co.,
Opposite Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The Chillicothe boys who were here
playing ball few days ago, publish the
following card in the Leader:
CHILLICoTHE, O., Aug. %, 1884.
To the Leader:
Through your paper we would like to
thank the jackson B. b. Club for their
treatment of us while in their town. The
club treated us well, if the citizens are
hard on visitors.
ELECTRIC B. B. CLUB.
1t would seem that the boys are tolera-
bly, well pleased, generally speaking,
though they think "the citizens hard" on
visiting clubs. The boys got this Inn
preston from the fact that the Jackson
folks cheered considerably over the vic.
tory. Why, boys, they couldn't help it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Wedesire every voter in Jackson Coun-
ty. of either political party, to make note
of the fact that as soon as Republican
County official betrayed his trust, the
amount of his defalcation was promptly
paid back into the Treas ury. The Coun-
. ty did not lose dollar. Ws7n the DEM
ocratic party lost thousands of dollars to
the County, it never was paid back, and
in all human probabilities never will be.
That is the record of the two parties in
this County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

A member of the Wellston ball-club
was in town on Saturday, grieving be-
= cause they "could never get game out
of the Coalton club" This does not cor
respond very well with the following;
from the Argus, of last Saturday.
The Wellston Base Ball club got badly
"scooped" at Coalton by the local nine Of
that place last Saturday.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Next week school will begin again
The boys will hail the day Of beginning
with varied feelings, a mingling of pleas
ant anticipation and disgust. 1t will
stop many of the ball-games, it will keeI
the little fellows away from the race
track, it will decrease the number of boys
hanging around the railroads. But il
will be good thing for the boys.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

A. r. Morrison and Colemon Gillian
are travelling for the house of VIM. F.
Thorne g Co., one of the leading houses
in Cincinnati for the sale of boots and
shoes.
Messrs. Morrison & Gillian will be at
the Dennison House in Cincinnati dur
ing the Exposition, from Sept. aOth to
Oct 4th, and they ask all who may desire
to see their splendid goods, to call at 70,
w. Pearl Street.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Fans, Combination Pen Holders, Schol-
ors Companions & Novelties given with
81 cash sales at Longbon's Book Store.
Prices guaranteed.
auQ2S-3w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Don't be fooled, but 60 to the oldest
Glass and Queensware house In Town for
every thing in that line. Always good
stock on hand. This place is w. A.
Steele's. aug14-4w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Those attending the dedication at
Wellston on last Sunday, feel solicitude
as to the health of the snare-drummer OF
the Portsmouth Band. The bad air
along the railroad seemed to overcome
him to such an extent that it seriously
impaired his marching.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The US. Steamer ''Tallapoosa" was
run into and sunk, off the coast Of
Massachusetts,, on last Thursday night,
by the Schooner James Lowell. The
Tallapoosa was built in 1868, and did
blockade duty, in the South, for some
time,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The people are making the most of the
corn crop, such as it is, and the town is
full of 'sroasting-ears," but like the old
colored mans turkey, "de breed am small,
but de flavor am delicious"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

If the Ohio Southern Road continues
to prosper the management will have to
buy farm on which to put their side
tracks. They have two now running
down nearly to the Kyle Switch, and
have been making arrangements for an
other crossing the road into the David
meadow.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

To the Editors of the Standard:
There will be Sunday School celebra-
tion held at Corinth Grove, near Rays
vile, Ohio, on the Goth inst. You are
cordially invited to be present and par
ticipate in the exercises of the day.
A cordial invitation is extended to
everybody.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
J. G. RAY. Chairman.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

We believe every intelligent liquor
dealer will admit that Prohibition of the
traffic is right, but not one of them, per-
.haps, will admit that the Prohibition
Party" is not doing all in its power for
the election of the Democratic ticket.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Levi Grover, of Liberty township, left
pocket book with us last week. His
wife found it near the o. S. Depot in this
place. From the papers in it we think it
belongs to a man in Wellston named
Phillips
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

If Grover Cleveland is such very,
very good man how did he come to
associate with "a person Of inten. per-
ate habits" as it is now charged
against his widow.-Akron Beacon.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Judge Courtwright of Circleville called
at our office last week. He is one of the
candidates for Circuit Judge. on the
Democratic ticket. He is very pleasant
gentleman.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

1t is to be hoped that the disgraceful
scene of the dog fight on Broadway street,
on last Wednesday evening, will never be
repeated in town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Let the organization of the Blaine and
Logan Clubs be pushed forward vigor-
ously.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The Portsmouth Branch of the c. w.
& B. is sadly in need of some new iron.
the rails being badly splintered and worn
In places
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

We understand that the prison portion
of the old Jail will be torn away. As
the case stands now, wouldn't it have
been better to have rented this building
Yn2r2
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Remember the great annual meeting
of the Christian Church commencing on
next Wednesday, at the Fair Grounds.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
Niagara Falls.

There will be an excursion to Niagara
Falls August 9th. For particulars, in
quire of w. NJ. Johnson, ticket agent at
this place. Rate to Niagara Falls and
return a. 80
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The Jackson Base Ball club contem-
plate tour of some of the neighboring
towns, including Sciotoville, Waverly,
Chillicothe, and perhaps other points.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
Ice Cream Festival /!

There will be an Ice Cream Festival
at Madison Furnace, on Thursday even
ing, September 4th, 1884. All are invited.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Ore is being hauled by wagon a dis
tance of half dozen miles or more, to
this place.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

There was rough-and-tumble fight, a
regular pitched battle, on Saturday, in an
old tenement building near the corner of
Bridge and Main Street.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
BASE BALL!
The Secret Of Their Defeat!

The Chillicothe Base Ball Club was de-
feated on last Wednesday, the boys were
much chagrined over it, and made many
excuses. But the real secret of Jackson's
success has come out. The Chillicothe
boys have been eating Little Duke
flour, while the light-footed, healthy, act
i've jackson boys have been feasting on
the famous Jackson BOSS" -four. If you
doubt this story, call at Franklin Roller
Mills and try sack. For sale at the
stores.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

WILL Shaffer has been selling large
number of melons, raised on the Hun
singer farm.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Mcclure Brothers offer for sale their
meat grocery store, Broadway street,
Jackson, Ohio. Terms, cash or approved
notes.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Remember the annual meeting of the
Christian Church, beginning at the old
fair ground on Wednesday, September. 8.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The Democratic County Convention
over at Waverly nominated, for Clerk of
Court, a man named Eager. That is the
best name for a Democratic candidate
that we have yet heard.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The town has been green with water
melons this season. 1t is astonishing, the
number of melons sold here during the
season.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The Waverly Watchman says Leo Eb-
ert's epeech at that place "was not elo-
quent, but that it was earnest" We be-
ieYe it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

The track has all been taken up from
- the Huron Switch. So the old furnace
- has at last been cut off from railroad con-
nection, and left to die alone.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28
Lawn Social.

There will be a lawn social on Thurs
day evening of this week in front of the
the Presbyterian Church.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Discount Sale"-of Hats, Caps, shoes
&C., &C., at Sternberger Bros, The Low
Priced Clothiers, corner opp. Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's
Clothing. in endless variety of color, cut
and quality, at marvellous low prices, at
the Mammoth Clothing House, of P. H.
WaSham & Co.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Each 81 cash sale of school books at
Longbon's secures the purchaser nice
present. aug283w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

McKitterick Bros.
Have the best quality of Brick for all
purposes; also Sand and Marblehead
Lime. If.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Vinton County is to have a Children's
Home building, on the Infirmary Farm,
near Macarthur.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

Kahn's addition is being more rapidly
|. built up than any other portion of Jack
son,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-08-28

We met Henry Phillips in town on
Saturday. The old gentleman is Blaine
man.