The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-10-21
Daily Observations

Seventh Ohio Cavalry last night was one
of the most enjoyable meetings ever held
in the place. 1t was a veritable Soldiers
Glass Meeting. Everybody who felt
moved by the spirit of the occasion,
spoke right out, and all the talks were
enjoyed. Prof. Hank and Commander
DUNCAN were on hand with their Post
Choir and added to the enjoyment of the
occasion, and the fine Silver Cornet Band
rendered some splendid music. es-
terday was the birthday of Henry Olen-
dorf, Conductor of the Cornet Band, and
the boys slipped around and serenaded
him.. The funeral procession OF
Morgan Edwards started this morning.
shortly after six o'clock, for Centreville.
The remains had been kept since Sunday.
Mrs. Elmer G. Powell received tele-
graphic announcement to-day of the
death of her mother, in Illinois. and
started on the evening train westward.
Mrs. Powell's father died short time
ago. She goes westward followed by the
sympathy of a great army of Jackson
friends -. Billy Smith is building a
brick addition to his residence on Ports
mouth street.. The Salvation Army
has had lively reinforcements during the
past two days. A band, and number OF
excellent singers, and instrumental musi-
clans. Some of the renditions were really
grand Th9 male quartette consists of
splendid voices, while Capt. Baker is inn
mense. Large crowds in attendance.
..Our reporter picked up very remarka-
BILE piece of information to horsemen, on
the streets to-day. A gentleman was
telling of stopping in one of the country
townships, when his horse got sick. The
honest aid farmer came out, looked at the
horse carefully, then rushed into the
house secured a handful of gunpowder,
and, returning, placed it under the horses
nose and touched it off. "He has the
botts,' said the old gentleman, "and
that'n make 'em let 60" The Saliva
tion Army had sheep-skin band in pro-
cession tonight. Mrs. Varley has
removed from Portsmouth street to rail
road street. -. Miss Blanche Price is
suffering from diphtheria. Mrs.South
left for Indiana.
THURsDAY.-A clustering rain. .....S.
J. Davis, of Oak Hill, is in town canvass
ing for Bibles. 80. D. Cotton, of Co.
lumbus, called He is connected with the
Mining Journal Street discussions
are as frequent here as earthquakes in
Charleston. The subject to-day is the al
legged whipping of sick woman in the
Penitentiary, by order of Deputy Warden
Cherington. This is an Enquirer story,
and the aim is to get even with the Re
publicans on charges of Penitentiary
abuses. -. Mrs. T. T. Jones is taking
care of Mrs. PowelPs little girls, during
that lady's absence, attending the funeral
of her mother. =. Mrs. Palmer and her
grandson Clyde Reed, came to-day from
Columbus. Hon. r. III. Jones tells a
joke on himself that we had not heard.
While on the platform at the Coalton
meeting, the thing gave way. precipitat-
ing Jones to the ground. What worried
Bob-who is bashful among the ladies
was that he fell among the fair. The
Probate Judge has just received notice
that Mrs. Bob Cook and Mrs. Dave War
rem have been released from the Asylum
The ladies have been home for quite 6
: while. -. Jesse Laird has returned from
West Virginia, and the Little Ten Band
boys will have needed reinforcement.
The appearance of rain prevented the peo
pie from this locality going to the big
Granger picnic at Jacobs to-day. 49,.
The choir for the Cantata of Ruth is un
der training at the Welsh Church. Tht
people of town should encourage this en-
terprise, and patronize it well. 1t will bt
arich musical treat. Said Democrat
Thompson can't speak anyP" Why, friend
it is wonder the brave man can speal
at all, as one of his lungs was nearly sho
out by Rebel Democrats. -. Turnin!
cold tonight. Town pump broke.
New fish-market, in front of S. J. Long
The boys are out on the street
blowing whistles, tonight, and the polio
are running them into the lookup.
FRIDAY.-Miss Frank Hanna, of tn
Jackson Schools, went to Portsmouth ol
a visit. A little child of "Cash" Pugl
has been suffering with diphtheria, fo
some days. IA little daughter of Davi
Simmons, of the Four Mile neighborhood
is seriously i'll with an affection of th
throat. -. Marshal Martin is on tn
lookout for evil-doers. He marche
down Broadway tonight with a ma
named Wendell, who is giant in stature
The man had gone into residence i
Jamestown and proceeded to make him
self at home by going to bed. d......A joll
crowd were on their way down to tn
Festival tonight. One couple was e.
tremely affectionate. The man had bot
his arms around the woman about hal
the time on the street, and accordengl,
as they walked along the street. woul
reach over and plant a smacking XII:
upon the lovely cheek of the enchantin
damsel. Forty mourners' benches coul