The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-07-02

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not member of any church, but in
clnes toward the NJ E Church. him
self and children being attendants at
the M. E. Sabbath School in this
place. Mr.. Leach has had long expe-
rience as lawyer and an officer. As
an attorney he is prompt and careful,
combining with fine ability good bus
mess habits, and will make an excel
lent Prosecuting Attorney.
JAMES J. BENNETT.
James j. Bennett, candidate for
Recorder, was born at Keystone Fur
mace, Bloomfield Township, jackson
County, May 9th, 1857, and is now in
his twenty-ninth year. He has lived
in Jackson County all his life except
three years of his boyhood, spent at
Howard Furnace, Scioto County. He
is not a member of any church, but
has always been a regular attendant
at church and Sabbath School. He
was not old enough to take any part
in the war Of the Rebellion, but if he
had been old enough we have no doubt
as to what his course would have been.
Mr.. Bennett is one of the most popn-
lar of our young men. He has been
School Teacher for years, and is "a
successful and popular teacher. Thost
who have the best opportunity for
knowing Mr.. Bennett, are loudest in
his praise He is good man, and
will make an excellent officer.
JOHN E. JONES.
John E. Jones, candidate for
County Commissioner, was born ID
Franklin Township, Jackson County,
in 1916, and is thirty-nine years old
He has lived in this County all his
life except one year served as a sol
der In the 10th O. V. |. He is a
member of the Welsh Calvinistic
Methodist Church, joined when gu te
young He has lived the life Of :,
church worker, having held positions
of trust in the church and out of it.
He has been Trustee Of Madison
Township for four years, and from
what we can learn, has made an ex-
cellent officer, and given satisfaction.
Mr.. Jones believes In a judicious sys-
TEN of public improvements, but not
in extravaganza. His aim as County
Commissioner will be to work for
the very best interests of the people
of the County, and by careful ad
ministration of the affairs Of his office,
keep jackson in the front rank of
the Counties Of the State. Mr.. Jones
is an exceedingly affable, pleasant
gentleman, courteous to all who meet
him. He will make an upright, care
full officer, and should receive
hearty support.
P. H. GARRETT.
Patrick Henry Garrett, candidate
for Infrmary Director, was born
near Cadiz, Harrison County Ohio,
December 25th, 1881, and is now in
his 54th year. He has resided in
Jackson County since 1859. He
served three years in the gallant old
So Ohio. He has been member of
the M. E. Church for about ten years.
Mr.. Garrett was nominated by an
overwhelming vote, showing that he
was popular candidate before one of
the finest conventions ever assembled
in the County. He is thoroughly
qualified for the position he seeks,
and will doubtless discharge the duties
of the office to the entire satisfaction
of the voters and taxpayers of the
County. Mr.. Garrett is a pleasant
gentleman, with good record as a
soldier and citizen Let the Repub-
icans give HIM big majority.
JOHN F. MORGAN.
DIR. John Francis Morgan, candi-
date for Coroner, is the present incum-
bent by appointment. He was born
March 26th, 49, 5, in Perry Township
Gallia County, Ohio. He has resided
in Jackson County most of the time
since the Spring of 1878. He studied
Medicine here with Crumit & Will
liams, and graduated in March, 1881.
at the Ohio Medical College, Colum-
bus, standing 7th in class of 63,
beginning his professional career at
Keystone Furnace the same Spring.
during the Summer Dur
ing the Winter of 1882 he practiced |
at Rio Grande, Gallia County, and
spent the next Summer in the West.
He came back to jackson in Septem-
Der 1882, and has resided here ever
since. He is member of the Pres
byterian church of this place. DR..
Morgan is young, active physician,
Of fine ability, well educated and of
1ndoubted Republicanism. A man
n every way worthy of support, and
s, and will be, an excellent officer.
EVAN C. JONES.
Evan C. Jones, candidate for County
Surveyor, was born in Madison Town
hip, this County, June 1st 1841, and