The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-05-14

Mr.. Andrew Roy of Glenroy called
yesterday. He is preparing paper for
the meeting of Mining Engineers soon to
be held here. The subject will be the
strata of of Jackson Coal, there being a
point in controversy among geologists in
regard to this coal Mr.. Roy is conduct
ing some Investigations here looking to
the production of the paper. -. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bearly arrived from Cincinnati, and
to-day W 1t out to their farm in Jackson
Township, where they intend to reside.
.Cherington has Brown Joe" on the
track pracncing this afternoon. 80.
Charley Trago had a narrow escape from
a serious hurt to-day. He was walking
past his black horse, when it jumped at
him and seized his arm above the elbow,
shutting its teeth down savagelv, the
teeth glancing off, making an ugly wound,
and biting piece out of his sleeve. $50.
Church tonight. He has taken the Dis
trict work for this District, Mr.. Hansel-
man having gone to another field. .....
There was quite an excitement over in
Orange Row this afternoon. A little boy
named Smith got hold of a revolver in the
house. and was lourishing it around in a
lively manner, when he was called to ac-
count by his parent. He took to his heels
and great crowd of boys followed, taking
him back toward his mother, who came
with stick, but assured him that she
would not hurt him. He got awav, how
ever, and ran, and great crowd of boys
after him again. He was brought back,
amid great excitement on the part of the
| juveniles. -. Jared Stephenson, of Ap-
pleton City. Missouri called this morning.
He had not been in Jackson for twenty
| five years, until day or two ago. and de-
clared that, had he been brought into
town blindfolded and turned loose, he
would not have known where he was.
There are few buildings, however, in
clnding the Isham House, that look fa-
miliar to him.
THURsDAY.-We attended the opening
exer cises of the Academy this morning.
Owing to the hall being occupied by the
Sunday School Fair, the exercises were
held in the new School building. The ex-
ercises began by singing "Over There
by the entire School, led by Mr.. Sour
lock, upon the violin. Following this
was the giving of "items," consisting of
reciting such items of Importance as had
been impressed upon the memory, coupled
with some establishment = humorous
and otherwise. After this, "The Sweet
By and By" was sung, when the classes
adjourned to their respective apartments s
This school now numbers about one hun.
dred and sixty-five, and they constitute
as fine body of lively young gentlemt Z
and handsome ladies as one could wish
to meet. This school is doing good
work, and considered as school is some
thing which speaks volumes of praise fol
Mr.. Morgan and his corps of teachers
and reflects credit upon jackson County
......A large number of people went tt
the funeral of the late John Steele, a
Coalton, to-day. Johnny Davis il
back from the South -. The jackson
Silver Cornet Band rendered excellen
music tonight at the Fair. These mel
are musicians, all over.
, FRIDAY.-Another cool wave. 80. ste
phen Vaughn in town. Eli Aten i
making great improvements in his resi-
dence on Pearl Street. 80. Mrs. Harmon
Bum and daughter are spending the nigh
r with the family of Mr.. G. W. Rice. -.
The Little 10 Band were out tonight an
made some excellent music. At the Hal
l. they played with a dash and brillianc
8 that astonished their friends. .Ther
is one thing very evident-that Jackso
can get up better entertainment, and er
? joy it better than any town in the un
: verse. -. They are repairing the Vale
n House by putting in some new flooring
....Speaking of improvements, Peal
O Street, up on the hill toward Columbi
It Street, Can show some of the finest lookin
d tree boxes in town. Stop and look 6
u them. 80. The idol shown by Judge Mi
"a ler's collection at the Fair, the Deity {
the Pueblo Indians, is about as comic