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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
A SEANCE !!
How Buffer Called Up The Spirits

"You see, said Buffer, as he cast a
knowing look about the dimly lighted
room, made dim for the purpose of
facilitating the spiritual manifesta-
tions, "some people are naturally
skeptical, and no matter how thor
ough and complete the manifestation
will always indulge in the old stereo-
typed howl about natural causes.
Now please observe the utmost silence,
and we will proceed. Now first we
will call up the spirit of General
Washington:
General, are you there? If so,
strike the table threee or four times" "
said Buffer, looking toward the table,
around the legs of which was stretch
ed heavy cloth covering. There
were some four or five distinct
thumps. It was noticed that the Pro-
fessor snapped his fingers confidently
toward the table just before the rap
pings.
General, are you happy?" asked
the Prof, with another snap of the
fingers.
''Thump, thump, tap, tap" came
from the table.
Now" said the medium, "let any
one in the house ask any question,
and I'll guarantee you that the spirit
of Washington will answer it"
There was a sudden rush, howl, a
bound, and the light upon the table
was put out entirely, but not before
the assembled company were enabled
to see long, lank hound rush out
from under the table, and begin fond
ling about the medium.
Then the wrappings were account
ed for. The Professor had secreted
the old dog under the table, and by a
series of signs caused him to wag his
tail, which, striking the legs Of the
table, caused the rappings.
'But this" you say, is not true
sketch" Well, you just investigate
spiritualistic ''seance" once, and see
if it is not even worse than Buffers
interview with the hound.
Investigate, if you please, the pro-
fessions and pretensions Of the mod
ern crank who claims to be endowed
with higher light" a personal
sanctifcation" and holiness and
you will find the hound and the table
behind it all.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

We would like to have every voter,
and every taxpayer, ask himself the
question, about once day: "Does it
pay to keep doggeries in communi-
ty, supporting a lot of lazy loafers in
idleness-loafers who make it bust
ness to study up means for destroying
their fellow-men? This is a ques-
ton which comes before the citizen,
every time he walks along the streets
of this town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Palpitation or rapid beating of the
heart followed by periods Of complete
cessation is caused chiefly by nervous
ness and bad blood. If the disease is
neglected it is liable to result serious
ly, especially at time Of sudden ex-
element. Purify the blood, strength
en- the muscular and nervous system,
governing the heart, by using DIR.
Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapar-
i'll, and you will soon be rid of every
trace of the affection.
march20-2W.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

"Oh, I do feel so nice!" said a
young girl Of nineteen years. II
don't feel as if l had head or a stom-
ach, or anything" And yet head
aches, backaches, stomachaches and
many other aches, swellings, sores,
etc., troubled her before she took DR..
Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapar-
lila. This remedy restored her to per-
feet health, as is indicated by her
clear complexion, smooth skin and
bright eyes. 1t will relieve all all
ments peculiar to female life.
march2O-2M.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
To Repair Damages.

Dear lady, there is probably no use
telling you that fashionable life in a
great city is rough one on your
beauty. Late hours, loss of sleep and
mental excitement will leave you by
and by shorn Of those beautiful tress-
es which drew lovers around you in
other years. Artificial substitutes can
never pass for those rich and glossy
locks. Parker's Hair Balsam will stop
your hair from falling out, restore its
natural color and softness, and prove
beneficial to the scalp.
march13-1m.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Of this number, 1882 were directly
or indirectly connected with houses Of
ill-fame, and more than two-thirds Of
the dealers had been inmates of pris-
ons and station houses. This will be
generally accepted as a typical fact,
showing the character Of the liquor
dealers in all our towns and cities, and
a striking fact Of moral progress.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
WHOLE NO. 1913.
Look out for Your Head!

No matter what parts it may finally
effect, catarrh always starts in the
head. There is no mystery about the
origin Of this direful disease. 1t be-
gins in neglected cold. One of the
kind that is ''sure to be better in a
few days." Thousands of victims
know how it is by sad experience.
Ely's Cream Balm cures colds in the
head and catarrh in all its stages.
Not snuff nor liquid. Applied
with the finger to the nostrils.
march20-2w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

THE Jackson Standard has got to
to be quite sensational, and is now
one Of the best papers in our exchange
list. ."-Portsmouth Tribune.
True for you, Bro. Mcfarland. Not
only sis now," but "always was" and
always will be-" But our sensations
up this way are always cold plain
facts. The man who reads, and fol-
lows the teachings of, the Standard,
is as certain of eternal life and glory
as a Democrat is to vote an unscratch-
ed ticket.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
HumOr in the Stomach.

Much Of the distress and sickness
attributed to dyspepsia, chronic diar-
rh9a and other causes is occasioned
by humor in the stomach. Several
cases, with all the characteristics of
these complaints, have been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other cures eff
fected by this medicine are so wonder
full that the simplest statement of
them affords the best proof that it
combines rare curative agents and
when once used secures the confidence
OF the people
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
SCROFULA

and all scrofulous diseases, Sores, Erysip.
las, Eczema, BIotches, Ringworm, Tu-
mors, Carbuncles, BOils, and Eruptions
of the Skin, are the direct result of an
impure state of the blood.
To cure these diseases the blood must be
purified, and restored to healthy and ma
tural condition. AYERS SARsAPARILLA has
for over forty years been recognized by emf
nent medical authorities as the most pow
erful blood purifier in existence. 1t frees
the system from all foul humors, enriches
and strengthens the blood, removes all traces
of mercurial treatment, and proves itself
complete master of all scrofulous diseases.
A Recent Cure of ScrofuIous Sores.
"Some months ago 1 was troubled with
scrofulous sores (ulcers) on my legs. The
limbs were badly swollen and infiamed, and
the sores discharged large quantities OF
offensive matter. Every remedy 1 tried
failed, until l used AYERS SARsAPARILLA,
of which L have now taken three bottles,
with the result that the sores are healed,
and my general health greatly improved.
L feel very grateful for the good your
medicine has done me.
14S Sullivan St., Now York, June "a, 1854
V- All persons interested are invited
to call on Mrs. O'Brian; also upon the
Rev. z. p. Wi1ds of 7S East 54th Street,
New York City, who will take pleasure
in testifying to the wonderful efficacy of
Ayers Sarsaparilla, not only in the cure
of this lady, but in his own case and
many others within his knowledge.
The well-known ioriter on the Boston Herald,
B. w. BALL, of Rochester, Nh, writes, June
7, 1882:
"Having suffered severely for some years
with Eczema, and having failed to find relief
from other remedies, L have made use, during
the past three months, of AYERS SARsAPA-
RILLA which has effected complete cure.
consider it magnificent remedy for all
blood Diseases
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

If the Republican party is success
full this year, it will be by harmonious
action on the part of the entire party.
All the forces must be brought into
the fight, and the battle waged against
the common enemy. No man is larg-
er than his party. No one hundred
men can boast that distinction. Let
all pull together for glorious tri-
umph over the enemy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Many Of the bitters and quack nos
trums Of the day are also advertised
for consumption on the plan that the
snuff" wont cure is the avaricious,
ignoble greed of the proprietor.
Don't be deceived. The best remedy
for strengthening the lungs, soothing
all irritation, and stopping the cough,
is DIR. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cher
ry. 1t has cured many cases where
physicians had given up hope.
march2O-2W.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
Communion Wine,

Mr.. Alfred Speer, the celebrated
wine grower of New Jersey, preserves
the unfermented juice of the grape
for Sacramental use. 1t has been
adopted, and its use sanctioned, by
the prominent divines of the country.
1t is also used by invalids with remar-
kably we'll effect. For sale by E. d.
Lewis.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

1t may seem strange to some men
why the Republican politicians should
be making war upon Arthur as pos
sible Presidential candidate. The
cause lies in the fact that Arthur has
been an excellent Chief Magistrate,
and the people have been making a
note of his success.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
JACKSON, MARCH ~,
The Scioto Gazette takes the Lead

The Scioto Gazette takes the Lead
er to task for an alleged interview
with Mr.. Samuel Baker, of this place,
regarding the early history of this
country, in which history is some
what sadly butchered. The Gazette
truthfully says that the interviewer
owed it to the old gentleman to in
vestigate into the accuracy of the old
gentleman's memory, before publish
ing such an interview, and cites the
alleged statement by Baker that he
was present and saw Mrs. Coy. Spen-
Ger, of New York, fall at the feet of
President Jackson and beg for the
life of her son, a midshipman who
was sentenced to hang for mutiny,
and that Jackson cried, and declared
himself ''sorry that he was ever elect
ed President" The Gazette throws
at its windy cotempoary the state
ment that Spencer was hung at the
yard-arm, in 1S42, while John Tyler
was President, and Andrew Jackson
was a private citizen in Tennessee.
Mr.. Baker has been a remarkable
man in many respects, and has seen
more of the history Of this country,
perhaps, than any other man now
living in Southern Ohio, as he spent
many years of his life as Govern
ment employee. He has been mag
nifcent penman, close observer, and
a shrewd, intelligent man, a valuable
man in an official position.
1t must be remembered now, how
ever, that the old gentleman is fail
ing. He is, we believe in his Oath
year, and it cannot reasonably be ex-
pected that his mind would be accur-
ate in fixing incidents, or dates, run
ming back nearly half a century. He
is Of course thoroughly conscientious
in all that he says, but in the natural
cloudiness which comes Of extreme
old age, one is liable to get incidents
which came under his own observa-
tion and those of which he has read,
confused. Old as our old friend is,
however, a talk with the good old
man is quite interesting. Still, it
would be but fairness on the part of
the interviewer, if he does not know
anything Of the history Of this coun-
try, to try to learn enough to make
the interview respectable.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

AS general thing, people living in
the country-a considerable distance
from town-are taking active mea-
sures for the protection Of society.
An excellent revolver has come to be
a part of the equipment of the we'll
regulated farmhouse.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Have you cough? Sleepless nights
need no longer trouble you. The use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral, before re-
firing, will soothe the cough to quiet,
allay the inflammation, and allow the
needed repose. 1t will, moreover,
speedily heal the pulmonary organs,
and give you health.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
The revenue receipts during last

The revenue receipts during last
year for distilled spirits, according to
the report Of the Internal Revenue
Department, were $74,35S,775; for
fermented liquors, SIC, ,9O0,615, total
of about S91, 100000. The sales ag-
gregated about $1,000,OO0,O00. This
was more than the gross receipts of
all our railroads, which exhibited earn
ings to the total of $615,491,931. And
what is there to show for it?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Every Rebel General who was with
in reach of Fitz John Porter during
the war, is willing to bear testimony
that Porter was a splendid General
for the Confederacy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

The well known strengthening pro-
perties of IRON, combined with other
tonics and most perfect nervine, are
found in Carter's Iron Pills, which
strengthen the nerves and body, and
improve the blood and complexion.
mch27-1m
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

This is Presidential year. 1t would
be pity to disturb the slumber of
twenty-four years. Therefore. let us
put in a Republican President, and
permit the Democracy to sleep on.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
Continued from last t0eek.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

1t is fact not generally known that the
James Boss Gold Watch Gases really con-
tain more pure gold than many "solid"
gold cases The demand for these watch
cases has led to the manufacture of very
poor grade of solid gold watch cases
low in quality, and deficient in quantity.
These cases are made from AZ to 10 karats,
and or karat case is often sold for II
or IA karats. 1t is NOT economy to buy
watch case SO poor in quality that it will
soon lose its color, or one so soft that it will
lose its shape and fail to shut tight, thus
letting in dust and damaging the works, or
one SO thin that slight blow will break
the crystal, and perhaps the movement.
1t is economy to buy James Boss Gold
Watch Case, in which NONE of these things
ever occur. This watch case is not an expert
ment-it has been made nearly thirty gears.
HAzLEToN, PA, Oct. "A, 1882
sold two James Boss Gold Watch Gases thirty
years ago, when they first came out and they in
good condition yet. One of them is carried by
carpenter, Mr.. l. W. Drake, of Hazleton, and only
shows the wear In one or two places; the other by
Mr. Bowman, Of Cunningham Pa; and can pro-
duce one or both Of these at any time.
SYLVESTER ENGLE, Jstoeler.
Send stamp Keystone Case Factories
James Boss and keystone Watch Cases made.
(To be Continued.)
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

All the men murdered in jackson
County, added to all those hung by
law, will not equal the number muir
dered in many other towns, every
year, by snakes,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Colds yield to onions like magic,
but DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a still
better and by far more agreeable
means Of curing a Cold or Cough.
You can buy bottle for 25 cents at
any drug store, and we are sure it will
do the work every time.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

We have received the report of the
Athens Asylum for the Insane for the
year 1888. In the list of causes Of
Insanity" of those admitted, we notice
that "Intemperance" is far ahead.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

New York has Democratic Presi-
Dental candidate named Flower, but
it is feared that he will be badly
"bolted." In fact, his cake is dough, y
already.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

The revival and use of sealing-wax
takes away half the enjoyment of
keeping country postoffice. A wax
seal once broken cannot be licked to-
gether again.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

"No. indeed" said Mrs. Parvenu;
mo, | don't think she's fne-looking
woman at all. She may have nice
eyes, but, mercy me, she's got no
physicr'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

If you are suffering from a sense of
ertrenae aOeariness, try one bottle of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t will cost you
but one dollar; and will do you incal-
culable good. 1t will do away with
that tired feeling, and give you new
life and energy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Father: II never imagined that
your studies would cost me so much
money" Student: Eyes; and don t
study much either"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

81 beg leare to spread myself" " said
the politician, as ne mounted the t;4-
BILE.
"'Tis a wonerous feet" said the
4oblo
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

A German family named Shultheis,
in Pennsylvania, ate raw pork, while
they were on the verge of starvation,
and shortly afterward the woman died
Of trichinosis and three others Of the
family were taken violently i'll.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

An exchange says that Noah was
the first pitcher on record. He
pitched the ark within and without"
The game was finally called on ac-
count of the rain.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Some people have an erroneous idea
of the Western cowboy. They think
he is naturally bad, but he isn't. 1t
is the whisky he drinks that is bad.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

He: "You made fool of me when
| married you, ma'am." She: "Lor!
You always told me you were a self
made manr'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Lambkin says the only sure preven-
tive against Western rivers rising
would be for him to own few shares
in 'em.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

The reason why Santa Claus comes
down the chimney is because he has
many tastes to cater to, and he wants
to suit everybody.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Of a large number of preparations,
Ely's Cream Balm gives the most re-
lief. | can recommend it for Catarrh,
Cold in the Head and Hay Fever.-S.
B: Lewis, Principal Graded Schools,
Clinton, Wis.
/ suffered from acute inflammation
in my nose and head-for a week at a
time | could not see. | used Ely's
Cream Balm and in a few days I was
cured. 1t is wonderful how quick it
helped me.-Mrs. George S. Judson,
Hartford, Conn. mch27w2
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

A guaranteed salary in a permanent
business is offered in the advertisement,
MEN Wanted" which appears else
where.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Two boys quarreling: my pa is a
preacher and will go to Heaven" "
i, Yes; an my pa is doctor, an can
kill your pa"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

"Why ought the Republican party
to sueceed?" Read the History of the
Nation, and you will be answered.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

A boy in New York has swallowed
a tin whistle. We are sorry for the
whistle, very sorry, but what a relief
it must be to the neighbors.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
narch13-1m.

The first mulatto child born in
Green County, Ga, was named 'Sin"
and is still living at Ill, although the
wages of sin is death.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Many years ago the Democratic
party was kicked out of public Office,
and another force put in it's place.
Ever since that time the Democracy
has been searching for the hole
through which 1t came out-but the
way is closed. Democracy has besieg-
ed the door with bright promises; it
has smoked the door with wool; it
has battered the door with free trade
iron; it has soaked the door with
whisky; it has bombarded the door
with Southern shot-guns; and now it
is smearing the building with coal oil,
and getting ready for big explosion.
But it will only be a Democratic stink,
after all.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

There seems to be a widespread
idea that Hon. J. G.. Blaine is work
ing, in quiet but effective way, for
the Presidential nomination. There
could not, perhaps, be stronger man
found, but Mr.. Blaine will not have
an easy task in securing the nomina-
tion. Mr.. Edmunds "a powerful
man-has been named. Robert T.
Lincoln, John A. Logan, and other
eminent men have also been named in
connection with the Presidential nom-
nation.
Speaking of Mr.. Blaine, reminds us
Of the remark of a citizen of this
place, short time ago, as showing
extent of Blaine's reputation for ag-
gressiveness and brilliapcy in politics,
II would not think of choosing Blaine
for President" said the citizen, "be-
cause he would not be in office any
time before he would have the coun-
try plunged into war with some for,
eign power" But this was only g
figure Of speech.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

This has been a year Of strange
phenomena. Only yesterday mes
senger boy was seen going faster than
a walk.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
march2O-2w

A contest between two dentists, as
to which Of the two could take out
the most teeth in a given time result
ed, as was expected, in a draw.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

In 1876 a thorough canvass was
made of Philadelphia. in respect to
the nationality and character of its
liquor dealers, with the following re-
Su1ts.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

At the close of a religious service
held in Welsh farmhouse, the peo-
pie being Baptists, the usual invita-
ton was given to any who wished to
come forward to be baptized. One
came forward and offered himself.
But there was no river, pond, etc.,
near; they seemed nonplussed, when
the lady Of the house said she had a
mighty tub" which would do well.
This was brought, and the ordinance
proceeded with. But, despite every
effort, the mans knees could not be
got under, the water being too shall
low. A local wag perpetrated dog
gerel, Of which the following is a
translation:
John Jones, trembling penitent,
The stalwart preachers seize,
And dip him in the mighty tub,
All over, save his knees.
He will present curious sight,
In Paradise, think,
His body white as driven snow,
His knees as black as ink"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
Ayers SarsapariIla

stimulates and regulates the action OF the
digestive and assimilative organs, renews
and strengthens the vital forces, and speedily
cures rheumatism, Neuralgia, Rheums-
tic Gout, Catarrh, General Debility, and
all diseases arising from an impoverished or
corrupted condition of the blood, and a weak
ened vitality.
1t is ncomparably the cheapest blood medi-
cine, on account of its concentrated strength,
and great power over disease.
PREPARED by
Or. C. Aver & Co. Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists; price 81, six bottles
for So.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27

Under the mistletoe,
Gaily she danced;
From the end of her fathers toe,
Madly he pranced.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-03-27
HOODS sARsAPARILLA

Works through the blood, regulating, to,,i',g
and invigorating all the functions of the body.
Sold by druggists. Price 81, or six for SIS.
CT HOOD s. CO.. Lowell. Mass.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-02

AARON GOODRICH.