The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-02-04

ASSIST ana Jeacn Gne young Dy SeGClnS
nearer to the Throne of Grace them
selves. A solemn responsibility rests
upon every parent. Snares are lying
in wait for the young. Let them be
started in the right path, and be sus-
tanned there. Do not importune your
young friends until they become tired
Of the subject Of religion, but the
rather help them to think for them
selves.
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Said stranger, few days ago:
81 was thinking Of coming to Ohio,
and seeking a location in which to
make my home, and raise my family,
and hearing Of the reputation Of Jack
son for excellent people, fine educa-
tional facilities, musical culture, and
so on, I come to investigate for my
self and must say that [ am pleased" b"
And this man talked wisdom. No
town of its size anywhere can show a
better class of people, finer education
al advantages, or higher grade of
musical culture. These Characters
tics have always been with the town,
though we have lived to see the town
make wonderful strides.
We can remember when, consid-
cred from business standpoint, Jack
son partook of the character of a
crossroads" town, and the three or
four business men hailed the summer
season as time for playing marbles
upon the sidewalks, or sitting upon
the streets and telling stories. Occa-
sionally Jordan Valentine would come
along with his banjo, and diversity
matters by picking" few solos. or
sing a few songs. A sensation was
occasionally created by the advent of
the hand-organ tramp. The mail
from Gallipolis was brought in by
stage-coach, and the mail from the
Piketon road was brought in by "Old
Friday" the mail-carrier, who arrived
at nine o'clock on Friday, as regular
ly as the day came. There were some
fine musicians, in those days, and the
town boasted an excellent choir, a
brass band, a good orchestra, and the
School, though occupying but one
room, was perhaps as thorough in the
extent Of the instruction impaired as
the Schools of to-day, though having
the material advantage to the teacher
Of not requiring as much system and
responsibility.
It was as a School Teacher that
Judge Hastings made his advent into
Jackson. He tramped from some
point in Kentucky, and was on his
way to neighboring County. While
coming into town he met W. D. Ira
go of this place, and inquired for a
good tavern. Trago went with him
to the hotel Of the late John French.
Hastings was tired and foot-sore, and
discouraged. Mr.. French, hearing
that he was a School Teacher told
him to just remain where he was, and
he (French) started out among the
people and soon had a good select
School secured for him. He settled
down to work here, and remained a
citizen of Jackson udtil his death,
having been highly honored by our
citizens. The same generosity which
took in the wayfaring Teacher, greets
all who come, and none leave Jackson
who do not leave with regret.
True, like other towns we have the
dark side here. As the most disgust
ing vermin will sometimes creep into
a beautiful field, so we have number
Of evil spirits here, but these move in
their own limited circle, and the law
abiding, order-loving citizens are they
who form the character of the town.
As a manufacturing point Jackson
cannot be excelled. These facts are
already attracting attention. Parties
were here last week looking into the
chances for establishing a nail mill
here. They were greatly pleased with
the prospect. and seem anxious to es-
tablish the plant.
The terms upon which they pro-
pose to come are as follows: Twenty
five skilled workman propose to put
in fifteen thousand dollars, Of capi-
tai stock Of seventy-fve thousand.
They will build the mill, to cost not
to exceed fifty thousand dollars. The
citizens of Jackson to put in fifty
thousand dollars, in shares Of one
hundred dollars each. Twenty-Five
thousand dollars to be used as running
expenses, after the mill is built.
When under way, the twenty-five
workman reserve the right to pur-
chase thirty-five thousand additional
stock, thus giving them fifty thousand
dollars or a controlling interest.
This thirty-five thousand to be secured
by mortgage, and paid in ten years.
The workmen agree to secure officers
of the Company in this town, and
leave twenty per cent of their earn
ings weekly in the Office, toward pay
ing their Indebtedness. The citizens
already have a movement on foot
looking toward the organization of
this Company. There should be such
mill here and there should be man
ufactories of various kinds. No town
is better prepared to get to market
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