The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-25
From n Jackson Boy.


perusal Of its contents, and am so
deeply interested in some matters con-
nected with my old home, reported
therein, that | cannot resist the temp
tation to drop you few lines in or
der to give expression to my sincere
personal satisfaction and great pleas
ure.
First. however, let me tell you, that
| was affected in very different way
by some information given in last
weeks Standard refer to thetlefeat
of M. T. 7. Jones. the Republican
candidate for County Auditor. There
was no better man on the Republican
ticket than Mr.. Jones, and it was lit
less than an outrage for Republicans
to defeat HIM. | do not know what
were the charges and ISLANDERS that
brought about his defeat, or the rea-
sons given by Republicans for desert
ing and defeating him, but l do know
that such SANDERS and assumed rea-
/
sons were wrong, cruelty and coward
ly wrong, and | sincerely hope that
all who participated in them may
have to pay in full measure for the
injustice done an honorable man and
consistent Republican. If | seem
somewhat intense in referring to the
matter, it is because ny friendship for
Mr.. Jones is earnest and strong. [
cannot forget his kindness to me
when |, as miner-boy struggling al
most hopelessly in the dark depths of
the Jackson mines, knew less Of kind
ness than [ have since met with. His
influence helped me in those days, his
kind words encouraged me. and his
generous willingness at all times to
accommodate and befriend, not only y
myself but my companions IN toll as
we'll, caused me to acquire for him the
esteem and respect that trust [ shall
always retain My relations with Mr..
Jones were brought about when he
was book-keeper in the Globe Mine
office and l was an employe in the
mine.
It is with pleasure, however, that |
leave this subject, SO full Of disap-
pointment and regret to me, and to
one the coming Of which occasioned
almost equal surprise, but thankful
ness rather than regret, delight rather
than disappointment. Of course,
refer to Jackson's great temperance
revival and its grand results can
not tell you how proud and thankful
it causes me to feel to see the town
and people, towards which my heart
ever turns with the tenderness that
always attaches to ones boyhood
home and friends, achieving such
splendid success in the field in which,
there as elsewhere, earnest, unselfsh
work was indeed badly needed. Ii
there are dark. forbidding pages in
the history Of Jackson, there are
many, many others that are bright
and attractive.
Much more than is given in your
report of the work do | read between
the lines: and my pleasure over the
rescue Of some whom God intended
for noblemen, but who cast aside their
tiaras and placed upon themselves the
shackles and garments Of slaves. is
not less, | assure you, than is felt by
their friends in Jackson who can
grasp their hands and welcome them
to brighter, better life | know full
well how much Of my gratitude for
the blessed results attained are due to
the grand women of Jackson. Time
and distance will not separate from
any true son Of the dear old town the
memory of how so many of its splen-
did mothers, sisters and daughters.
have labored for the uplifting of its
fallen and afflicted. They have en-
dured sneers and taunts, no doubt
and have many times suffered defeat
and Encouragement, but they have
persevered, nobly and bravely perse-
vered, and their reward is not alone in
the almost reverent respect and admi-
ration that goes to them from SO
many of US, nor yet in the gratitude
that goes to them from the many lift
ed by their efforts and prayers, nor
even in the somewhat selfish contem-
plation Of the sure reward that awaits
the giver of cold water in the Master s
name; but rather in the peace and sat-
isfaction that comes to all true men
and women in the consciousness of
duty well performed and of grand re-
suits well earned.
| need hardly assure you that am
in full sympathy with the Standard
on the temperance question, and am
trying to accomplish something in
the same line. Sometimes [ think
you are rather severe on the saloon
keepers, and rather cruel in your COM
parsons, but you are better acquaint-
ed with.the necessities Of the case, than
distant observer, no doubt, and I am
not in the least inclined to ask you to
use softer expressions or more respect
able comparisons.
Yours Fraternally,
PERRY F. Powers.
Queer Happenings.
Mr. Elliott Osborne a few dayS ago in