The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-06-17
Daily Observations !

WEDNESDAY. = The new fire engin
was brought out this afternoon. It is
beauty, being much larger and heavie
than the old one. In fact it is too heav
for two horses, although the same size
engines are used with two horses in tn
cities. The weight without the men o.
is 6,520 pounds: with the men on, 7,16C
Mr.. Teller fired up and ran the engine
throwing four streams at once, highe
than the top of the Court House cupola
The machine was kept running nearly al
the afternoon, filing cisterns. Some O.
1t is to be hoped that the new engine vii
be kept in first-class trim, as it is flint
machine. -. Lieut.. Hartinger returned
and the Army held meeting in front Of
the Court House this evening .... The
Jackson Academy had itself photograph
ed this morning. Johnny Kyle is q
happy daddy again. Good luck to you
Johnnyi Town full of cherries
spring chickens and vegetables. -. "A
travelling man and woman gave an ex-
cellent street entertainment near public
square. John W. Horton called yes
terday. He has been Trustee in JEFF
ferson for many years. The
Inirmary Directors have been in session
here for a day or two. An old citizen
tells an incident in the experience of Bob
Ross, which Bob will doubtless remem-
Der, as he never forgets anything: One
night, many years ago, an attempt was
made to break into store on the Stern
berger corner, Main and Portsmouth
streets. A man was heard working key
in the door, and when the inmates arous-
ed, he ran. Immediately the alarm was
given, and men began to scatter out on
the different roads. Among those aroused
was Stephen Stephenson, who understood
the work of the young men of the town
pretty well. At the highest pitch of the
excitement, he heard Ross coming up
Main Street, whistling merrily. That
was enough for Stephenson-he knew
who had gotten up the scare. Ross in
quired what was the matter, and imme-
diately suggested that the men scatter
out on the different roads, and remain up
and watch, all night. Some of them per-
haps did so, but others understood that it
was mischievous prank of Ross and
one or two of his friends, to get some of
the citizens to sit up all night. Those
were jolly old days in Jackson.
THURsDAY.-There was a burglary at
Winchester last night, two men stealing
from the store of Mr. Watts number of
articles, though not aggregating a large
amount in value. The men came to Jack
son, but pursuit was delayed by the Win
chester people, and the men left on the
Ohio Southern for Bainbridge. after re-
naming about town for half day. The
railroad officials were telegraphed, but up
to late hour no tidings of the missing
thieves had been received. -. Mr.. John
N. Burnsides, of Banner, was in to-day.
He informs US that corn has been replant-
ed in his neighborhood, and is doing fair
ly well, though a goodly proportion of the
oats were destroyed by cut-worms. -.
Grandpap Wykoff brought in his wool
to-day and sold it. He had a good lot of
it. Mr.. Tyson brought a fine lot of
horses from Kentucky, having among
them some excellent travellers. ;. Squire
Scurlock and family, of Bloomfield Town
ship, are attending the Commencement
exercises tonight. jeff Dever and
family, and Mr.. N. j. Dever, are in town.
...... Quite a number of our young men
are getting appropriate notices printed
to wear upon their hats, as Salvation sol
diers. The Army numbers more than a
hundred and is still growing. So. This
has been an evening of pretty flowers,
and pretty women, on the streets of Jack
son, as the floral tributes were being car
ried to the Rink. =. The medicine man
remedy to Mr.. James Remfry tonight,
and the vigorous rubbing he gave Mr..
Remfry, caused much merriment. ......
Hal Hold on there, Mr.. Hollberg! Henry
Hollberg and Mrs. Geier, widow Of the
late Otto Geier, were married this morn
ing by Rev. F. S. Davis, of the M. E.
Church. Henry is a United States Off
Ger, and he's bound old Cleveland shan't
get ahead Of him. Squire Leach, the
Prosecutor, thought Irvine DUNCAN had
not studied up much on Scripture, but in
the Wellston murder case Irve carried
his point and proved it by the Bible.
Seeing the Rev. John Q. Gibson brings
up the story of the soldier in his regi-
ment who saw him stealing hay" The
regiment was marching along, and Glib
son, who was Chaplain, was riding a
mule. Coming to haystack, although it
was raining and muddy, he stopped and
began pulling out some wisps of hay for
his mule. When the regiment came along,
one of the boys called out "Just look at
that ID preacher down there stealing
hay.
FRIDAY.-One of the most enjoyable
occasions ever witnessed here was the
Missionary Tea at the residence of Judge
Miller, this evening. It was largely
attended, and a merrier company never
romped to the memory of the poor hea-
then. There is no dullness, nor long
facedness about where Judge Miller is,
and with his excellent family to assist
him, the missionaries were right royalty
entertained. After tea group of ladies
and gentlemen went out on the lawn and
had lively time playing shanghai, .
"black man." London Bridge and other
old-fashioned, romping games. Itiwas a
happy occasion, and if Judge had just
known where all the poor heather were. he
would undoubtedly have sent them all
invitations, for he loves to see everybody
happy. Hamilton Butcher is build.
ing new house in the west part of town
...... Mrs. Sarah Harding writes from
Salem West Virginia, for the Standard
80. Morris L. Sternberger is fixing uI
the old Dickson property in fine style
A new coat of paint will be added this
week. "A big time at the schools to
day. 1t was truly pitiful to see some OF
the evidences Of humiliation and disap
pointment over not getting promotion