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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

You cannot resist having sympathy for
the sick and afflicted, at the same time
you feel that it was by neglect of the
proper means within their reach, that
they are suffering. We have recommend
ed Gooch's Mexican Syrup often in cases
of consumption, coughs, and in fact all
Lung diseases, and have never had cause
to regret it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Many persons are admiring the i'm
prOVementS made at our residence, on
Portsmouth Street. The latest is the
spouting, but up by John d. Hood. Mr..
Hood is natural mechanic. He put a
tin roof on the kitchen, and all his work
is substantial, and executed with skill
and sound judgment. He also keeps a
fine tin shop and stove store, corner of
Main and Portsmouth Streets. D. M.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Notice

Persons wishing to purchase Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, or Silverware, will find
it to their advantage to go to H. A. Bedel,
the reliable Jeweler, where they will find
a large assortment, and all goods are war
ranted just as represented, and prices as
low as the lowest. 29july2t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Harbarger missed couple of imbecile
boys from the Infrmary few days ago,
and upon investigation found that they
had been enticed away by the gentle and
fascinating Minnie Roberts, who figured
somewhat in the McCloud murder case.
George has his hands full, in the manage
ment of his big household out on the
farm, but he is equal to the emergency.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
OBITUARY

MILLER.-NIrs. Harmon Miller born in Jack.
son, September 29th, SOS and died July 31st, 1856
aged n years, 10 months, and days. She next tc
| the youngest of her fathers family. The late Hon
John James and Nancy James, nee Cooke her parents
to the present site of Jackson then 1.-THE Scioto
Salt Works. - from Virginia.
Four of her sisters, MIS- Nancy Miller, Mrs. Julia
Hoffman, Mrs Elizabeth Hurst and the youngest
Mrs. Eliza Long, preceded her to the spirit land
Mrs. Roana wife of Hon. Elihu johnson, and John
D. James jr. survive her.
She was married to the late Alexander Miller, when
she was seventeen years old whom she survived
more than thirty years. Nine children were born to
them, five of whom, Mary NJ, wife of H. S. Bundy
Mariah wife of Samuel Books of Chillicothe; Addie
wife of George A. Gold, of sedalia, Missouri; Lieut..
David A, Miller, of Logan, and Alonzo Miller, of
Jackson, Ohio, are still living.
Emily, wife of Anthony B. Walker, of Wellston,
departed this life August H. 1885, Three others died
in infancy.
She was member of the NJ. E. Church for more
than fifty years. Her bodily sufferfngs prevented her
attendance Church and prayer meetings during the
last twenty years. She constant reader of the
bible and of the most intelligent students the
holy scriptures the writer Her sufferngs
for tht last fifteen years severe, especially for
the lastyear, yet she did not murmur nor complain
She was compelled to sit in chair all the time for
ten months, being unable to lie down. Her bodily
sufferings were intense, but her mind clear and
stad on God. 1.-The whole of the valley of the shad-
of DEATH to her luminous. 1t would be diff
cult to conceive of a happier and more distinctly
marked exchange of worlds than awaited this patient
sufferer Her children and friends rejoice in having
such legacy left them by this christian mother.
They can and do sorrow most emphatically ''sorrow
not as those who have no hope.' The beyond to her
indeed was 1.-The land of promise,'' and we hope to
greet her in the home of the best.''
sMITH.-Mrs. Ida Bell Smith, the daughter of
johnson and Sarah NJ. Wade, born in Jackson
County August 14th, 1862 She married to Joseph
Smith March 18th, 1882.
She died in the faith of the Gospel June 12th 1886.
Aged % years, months, and 2S days
Consumption of the lungs was the other death
which manifested its destroying presence in severe
hemorrhage of the lungs about the middle of Nov.
1885.
From childhood until about the time of her marriage
she was great sufferer. During those years and
since her last sickness she endured her suffering and
disabilities with quite degree of cheerfuness.
When she able she attended Sabbath School reg
uarly.
Early in life she united with tn Presbyterian
Church, and remained in the Church until death.
In life she was cheerful and pleasant, in death
peaceful and confident of future blessedness.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

From the numbers in attendance at
the Justice of the Peace Convention on
last Saturday, one would be led to think
that little interest was taken. Perhaps
the people felt certain the nominee would
be elected. ANYWAY
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

A recent trial in this place disclosed
state of affairs that should not be permit
ted to exist among civilized people. Men
drinking, quaTeling, fighting, and max
ing dangerous assaults, merely for pas
time. For some time Jackson had been
comparatively free from the distressing
evidences of the evil of the liquor curse,
but within the last few weeks there have
been exhibitions that should serve as a
caution and warning to men having the
good of the community at heart.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Jackson Academy?

The short session will begin on Mon
day, August 10th, and continue five
weeks. Prof. Ogden will be with the
school again this session, and every effort
is being made to render this session a
highly profitable one. The Academy is a
frst-class school, in all that the term i'm
plies, and affords facilities for acquiring
a good education, that should not be neg
lected. Let everybody attend the Acad-
emy this session.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Corinth Sunday School will hold Gel
ebration at Raysville on Saturday, Aug
ust 2Sth. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all surrounding Sabbath Schools.
There will be good speakers, and a good
time
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We notice that our exchanges are at
tempting to bribe people to take the pa
per, by offering everything from sec
ond-hand suit of clothes to a map of
Ohio. The boodle-hunters should get af-
ter these fellows.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

There will be a meeting of delegates
from the different Sunday Schools in the
County, at the Court House, in Jackson,
at 10 o'clock a. M, on Saturday. August
21st, to make arrangements for County
Sunday School Celebration. 1t is to be
hoped that every School will be repre-
Sented
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Grand Army boys and Sons of Vet
Grams of the County will make an effort
to all go to Portsmouth together on the
Sth, the second day of the Reunion. This
ought to make large turnout.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

j. FL. Horton arrived from Cincinnati
with the body of his daughter. Harry
Marshman took the remains in a hearse
to the late home of deceased. DO
seph Humphfres was on the street yes
terday, not looking much worse for his
contact with the horses. .......S. E.
Brookins is spending Sunday at home.
Silas looks almost as fat as. Cleveland
but he's good deal better than Grover.
...... Sunday Schools not booming so
much in numbers to-day, owirg to the
excessive heat.
MoNDAY-Cool and nice. 49,. The old
fire engine was shipped away to-day.
There are many stirring associations con-
nected with the old machine, and the
rough, or rather careless handling it re-
ceived in it's early history here. But
none more comic than the one which oc-
CURED on Broadway, on the night, we
believe, that Cooks and Wards building
was on fire. ..... Uncle Billy Palmer was
sitting by the engine chopping pine kind
ling, which the fireman was heaving in.
j. A. Aleshire, always impulsive, rushed
INV bAiAAOl UAuS oOOAO, SSAASo a. ANo VI
"rosin," and rushing out, threw it in the
engine. But it chanced to be az,tnl, in
stead, and put the fire out. The engine
in those days was nice plaything, and
the greatest execution the nozzlemen did
was in throwing water on citizens who
might chance to be upon the street. 800.
At the meeting of Francis Smith Post,
G. A. r. tonight, it was decided to change
the nights of meeting to the first and
third Saturdays in each month. This is
done more particularly to accommodate
the country members, who are generally
in town on Saturday. Allen Nance,
reported sick short time ago, is much
better, now out of danger. Gilbert
Robbins is in town tonight, having
5aken a little ride this afternoon to
Marion Dever's and back. -. DIR. Kitch-
9n surprised the young men about Dick
Miller's this evening by taking violin
and dasging off jig with all the indie
3endence of backwood's fiddler.
TUEsDAY.-The Little Ten Band went |
% Waverly this morning, to attend a |
grand picnic, to be given there. 80. Mrs. |
Shepherd, of Church street, is quite sick. |
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
At Cost! Cost! Cost!

Clocks, Watches, Silverware, Knives,
Forks, Spoons, Spectacles, Gold-headed
Canes, Bracelets, Chains, Rings, Pins, Ear
rings, Necklaces. at cost at H. o. Witte,
Jeweler.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

An amusing incident occurred at the
Salvation Army meeting, a few nights
ago, but our promise is out not to give
the name of the gentleman who was
made the butt of the joke. An old citi-
zen, one Of the jolliest of fellows, was
going in with friend, who is well
known as church member. A boy at
the door permitted one of them to pass
in but politely plucked the old citizen by
the sleeve and gravely informed him
that none but Christians can go in here"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

In is certainly cruel to drive horses and
cattle into town such weather as this
and leave them standing in the burning
sunshine for hours. Drivers ought to
hunt a shade for their animals.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Straw Hats must be closed out. Come
and buy one. That is to say come and
we will almost give you one.
G. II. STERNBERGER & Co.
Opp. Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
JeWeIry! Jewelry! JeWeIry /!

Buy your jewelry and watches at cost,
at H. o. Whites. He is going to leave
town.
Large assortment of Crinkle Seersuck-
ers in all the new shades at j. M. KIM
berling 81 Bros.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Sunday School of the First Bap-
tist Church will hold picnic at Saun-
der's Grove, south of town, on Wednes-
day, August 18th. Let all attend. A
pleasant time is assured.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The question with the coal business is
whether we can wait till the market
wants the coal. We've got it, and some
is being shipped.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Portsmouth Tribune says Ports
mouth is "a good town for a man who
means business to locate in" That's so!
We don't know of any town that needs
that kind of men worse.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Jim Powell sold out his stock of con-
fections at the big Webb Camp Meeting
on Sunday and had to drive to town and
load up again. The big girls down that
way must have done themselves full JUS
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We fear the detachment of Salvation
Soldiers that went from here to Logan
did not meet with an encouraging start.
AS one puts it, sit seemed as though every
other door was doggery."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Mrs. NJ. Hawk, of New Plymouth, and
Miss Wilcox, Of Hamden, made Mrs. d.
Mackley visit on last Thursday. Mrs.
Hawk is the widow of John S. Hawk, de-
ceased DM
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Having furnished everybody with
threshing machines and cider mills, the
hardware men will go in on the fertilizer
business
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Prof Michael of Delaware is still re-
ceiving pupils from Jackson County. To
those who seek business education and
skill in Penmanship, Delaware Pen Art
Hall is the place to go.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Prof. Michael's National Pen Art Hall
and Business College Delaware, O., is
widely known as the most prosperous
school of the kind
Four of our Jackson Co. young men,
Teachers, Messrs. w. Mex. Davis, D. p.
Brown, Oscar Schellenger, and Garry
CIaar are now in the above named school.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The G. A. r. Post decided to accept the
invitation to attend the picnic at Rock
Hill Church, and as many as can will
meet at the hall at seven o'clock Monday
morning, and march out.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Calhoun says the Uncle Toms Cabin
troupe played so well in Wellston that
the people Wanted to present them with
a brick house-one brick at time"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

J. M. Kimberling & Bro. are selling the
best Indigo Blue Prints for 6 cts. per yd.,
best Shirting Prints cts, good Dark
Prints cts.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We have been shown clipping from a
western paper, giving an account of the
romantic marriage of "Annie Dixon, of
j Jackson, Ohio to man.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The war between the lawn-mower and
the "buck-plantain" is stubbornly con
tested
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

A Portsmouth Street woman was seen
vigorously hoeing her potatoes on last
Sunday morning, regardless of the crowds
passing from Sunday School and to
church.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The finest assortment of Mems Calf
and Dongola Shoes to be found in the city
is at R. w. Thomas shoe store on Broad
WaV
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

If your Watch needs repairing, take it
to II. A. Bedel, the reliable and estab-
lished Jeweler 29july2t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Charley Wilson, formerly a printer in
the Vinton Record Office, fell from a
tight rope over in Virginia, and fatally
injured himself,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
ARD: JACKSON, OHIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1886

Fertilizers are coming into general use
in this County, and it becomes the duty
of the farmer to buy where he can buy
the best and cheapest. The Globe and
ATLAS Bone Phospates, manufactured
by the Springfield Fertilizer Company,
are first-class, and cheap. The factory is
convenient to this County, directly con-
nected by railroad, and there are many
inducements to buy of them. j. B. Howe
is agent at Jackson. He is also agent
for Springfield Thresher and Machine
Co., Superior Drill Co.. and Chapman
Cider Mill
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

A Gallipolis man says it was so hot
there the other day that "the fish in the
river got out on the banks and famed
themselves with their tails.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We see by the Marietta Register that
Col. Bob Phillips has gone to California.
Bob ought to have remained and attend
ed the SD Reunion.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Weekly Infirmary Report.

ADMITTED.
Frank McCabe, Hattie McCabe, Cora
McCabe, Anna McCabe, children of G..
W. McCabe, (Sqabby MooreO returned
from Coal tip.
Matte Powers, returned from Milton
township.
- Glass, born in Infrmary.
Number remaining August ?, 1856
Adults 43, children. 81; total, "a.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Sheriff will get lonesome, unless
the boys hurry up and fill the Jail. Five
is too small number to furnish amuse-
ment for the jailor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

B. Gray has been delayed in getting
glass for his new buiid!ng-but the in
side is about completed
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The greatest, grandest and most won
derful sale of Mems Suits, Boys Suits,
Pants for everybody, Hats, Trunks,
Shoes and Furnishing Goods, ever known
to civilized man, is in progress at
G. II. STERNBERGER & Co.'S.
Opp. Court House, Chestnut's old stand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

An attempt will be made to get up
County Sunday School Celebration at
this place next month.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

One of the novelties advertised is
Sunday School and G. A. r. Picnic, with
martial band.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Funerals are coming quite often of
late. There are two or three more per-
sons in town who cannot last more than
a few days at most
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Vinton Record says c. T. Cartright
is boring for 'ooal, oil, gas, or something
else" at Macarthur.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

the Piketon Son and the Waverly Repub-
Hcdn.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

stand, be between the two Bobs-Wilson
and Grimes.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

at cost and save 5Oper cent at ii. o. Witte,
the JeWeler.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Francis Smith Post accepted the
invitation of James Smith Post, to be in
Wellston at the Reunion of the SD, ON
the 25th.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Council will get new drop-harness
for the horses of the fire-engine, and some
new hose Both are needed
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

A Portsmouth firm shipped nearly two
hundred bushels Of huckleberries, this
season.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Beacbd and Unbechd Table Linens Red and Fancy Table Damask
Napkins and Towels 100 pieces White Lawns India Linens
yard 25 Plain and Dotted Swi Nansoo Barred
Pa 10 Handsome Patterns
White and Coored Embroidered Dress Robes low 20 bolts Of
Lawns
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

GOLDEN TEXT-And I, if be lifted up from
the earth, will draw all unto me.-JohH1 u. 50.
TIME.-The Tuesday before the crucifXion.
PIIACE.-Jerusalem.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

So dry now, that to NOW a grass plot
leaves it as dry and parched as desert.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Statistics

From the annual report of Probate Judge
Of Jackson County, Ohio, as made to the
Secretary of State, for year ending March
81, 1886:
Total number births hs.... 695
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Senators Logan and Sherman have my
thanks for copies of their speeches in the
U. S. Senate in the Payne case. D.M.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Remember the Reunions at Wellston,
25th of August, and Jackson, 7th of Sep
tember
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We have been vainly searching for the
Republican who denounces Logan. He
Was but is not
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

What will the camp meeting do this
month? Will the old tent hold together
for another round?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
FOR SALE!

l have for sale Cor exchange for property of less
value) in north part of jackson, Ohio, story
brick house of rooms, kitchen aud cellar and about
two of good ground to the right Party paving
me one-thrd cash will he given bargain and easy
payments. Il. w. JONES Oak Hin, Ohio.
29iuly2t J. W. LONGBON, Jackson, Ohio.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Attention. Thirty.Sixth Ohio!

The members of the seth Ohio Infantry
will hold Reunion at Jackson, Ohio on
Tuesday, September 7th, 1886 The COM
rades can attend this Reunion without
interfering with their attendance at the
Reunion of the Army of W. Va, to be
held at Portsmouth on the 7th, Sth, 9th
and 10th of September, 1886. All suryi-
vors of the seth are urged to be present,
and to signify their intention of attend
ing, by addressing DR.. B. F. Holcomb,
Jackson, Ohio, the Chairman of the Com
mittee of Arrangements. Let every
member of the grand old seth who reads
this notice consider himself especially in
vited to be present, and resolve himself
into committee of one to notify every
comrade he may see to come.
The Portsmouth Tribune tells of
joke played upon some Portsmouth boys,
by Morning STAR" the little Indian who
attended School here last winter. They
wanted him to go in swimming, but he
pretended that he could not swim. They
persuaded, and agreed to lead him in
shallow water. He went in, but got
loose-from them and sank. They raised
the alarm and some men came running
to the rescue. One man stepped out up
on log to look for the body-and dis
covered the little Indian lying behind
the log, chuckling with laughter at the
joke he had played.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
We are Leaders Of Styles and Prices!
J. nj. KIMBERLING & BRO.
OUR SPECIALTTES! !

Black and coored Cashmeres in all shades grades and
prices embracing 10000 yards of all wool Dress Goods
from Is cents to lO0 yard $4,000 yards of plain and
brOcade Dress Goods from cents per yard up.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The holiday for the boys and girls is
drawing to close. School will begin
next month.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Jackson would look little better with
street lights-but We'll get them in due
time
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The boys are hustling in the matter of
the 36th Regiment Reunion. 1t will be a
great day with the old boys.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The street department declared war
against the fennel and weeds, last week.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The following persons paid sub
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

There's a culbert on Portsmouth Street
that is in dangerous condition.