The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-02-02
About People !!

We were somewhat surprised, one da
last week, on opening a large ps
per just received in the mails, called th
"Press and Dakotaian," of YanktOn, Ds
kota, to observe glaring advertisement
of al. w. White, Gunsmith and Deale
in all kinds of Guns, Fishing Tackle
&c" We had supposed that our old frien
White had peacefully fallen asleep, year
ago, but we are glad to note that he j
still on hand, and still able for business.
When we came to Jackson Ell. w. Whit
was in business in two-story franz
building about where the sPostofice nov
stands. No finer workman in metals evel
came to Jackson, and he prospered at his
| trade. He had a hardware store in con
nection with his shop, and there are guns
yet in this County that were sold by Mr.
White-and many that were made by
him. He built the large brick residence
| now occupied by Mrs. DuHadway, on
| South Street, and engaged largely in
breeding fancy poultry and animals. The
bottom land back of this property was oc-
cupied as deer-park, and fine herd OF
deer was kept therein. Many citizens
who are now men, will remember the
large black Newfoundland dog, "Bluch-
er," owned by Mr.. White. This animal
would take basket to market, and take
home steak for breakfast, and woe to
the luckless dog that attempted to take
it from him.
The paper sent us was addressed to I'D.
Mackley," (who has been dead nearly a
year) We believe N. Downey, of this
place learned his trade with Mr.. White.
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James Carr, who resides two miles up
the o. S. Railroad, tells of mischievous
prank played by some young men up that
way some time ago, which came uear
having serious results. The telephone
wire was loosened from the poles at a
point near Mr.. Carr's residence, and
stretched from pole opposite his gate,
across the track, and securely wrapped
about the gate. The coal train came
along and caught the wire, lifting the
gate from its bearings and throwing it
some distance away.
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Deputy Warden Cheringtoni spent
couple of days here last week. He car
ries beautiful gold-headed cane, the
gift of Columbus friends. By the way,
Mr.. Cherington is going to Joliet, Illinois,
to spend few weeks, to study the new
method of measurements as means of
of criminals. The inven-
tor of the method will teach it at that
prison for short time, and many other
prisons will send representatives to study
it. Mr.. Cherineton is close observer,
and has the prison management and re-
suits of prison life well in his head. He
states that E. L. Harper is one of the best
prisoners at Columbus, readily adapting
himself to his surroundings, and being
obedient and willing to submit to his
fate. Poor Pete Becker is still hoping
for pardon. Tommy Morgan has good
record, and his friends want him prolled.
The Wellston Argus tells of a dead-beat
who played the religious dodge at that
place, and stuck Dan Glyn for board
dill, running off but afterward being
,aught and placed in Jail here. Bnt that |
sn't all of the story. On last Friday Mr.. |
John L. Jones, the Attorney was passing |
through the Jail, when this fellow, who |
,oes by the name of Scott, hailed him
With
"Say, amt you lawyer?"
''Ye es, sir" said Jones.
"I want you to git me out of here; I
haven't any money, but I've got mighty
inc book I'll give you"
Jones informed the luckless Saint that
le wasn't dealing in books.
"Then take the book and hold it until
can get money enough to pay your said
,cott.
Jones examined the papers in the case,
nd found no difficulty in getting the
risoner released. The Attorney then \
rought his book to his Office, which is
nder the Standard Office, and opened it,
ohm could not choke down good laugh
t the sight. 1t was a beautifully bound
york, morocco, gilt-stamped and gilt
dyed, a highly illustrated work of Bible
'cea1es!" The prosecuted Saint will now
ave to go along the weary journey of
fe like any sinner, having traded his sa-
red library to get out of Jail. This is
ad, sad world.
George M. Adams died at the home of
is son, George W. Adams, at Linneus,
TO-, a few days ago, aged about 81 years.
OR many months he had been quite
hildish and helpless. Perhaps no man
7as better known in Jackson than
Squire" Adams. He was tailor by
rade, for years was merchant, and held
everal public offices here. He was a
uiet, peaceable man. and had many
riends. He was the father of Mrs. Jo-
eph KILN and Mrs. Lucy Palmer, of
his place.
Robert Henderson died at his home
hort distance below Portsmouth a few
ays ago. Mr.. Henderson resided for
lany years in this County. He was
ute eccentric, and was well known.
ONE years ago his mind became some
that impaired, and he was taken to Col
mbus, but returned in a short time as
ured. Though odd in his manner of ad-
ress, Robert Henderson was really a
7arm hearted man, true in his friend
hips, and only seeking the good of man
ind. He was prominent member of
ne Franklin Grange of this County.
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Harvey Wells comes back at Bro.
rooks, in the Argus, with the force of
yclone. But Harvey ought to consider
be situation. Crooks is too far away
rom Jackson County to see any real, live
rogress. The Wellston industries have
lade wonderful strides since Bro. Crooks
eft here, and in reading the wonderful
tories of Jackson Countys magic growth,
4 his lonely parsonage among the haw-
ushes of the sluggish Hooking, it isn't
ynndorfI1l fhat ir1r |