VOL. 20 FABMEBS. BEAD the TBDTH! The law compels you to pay all the taxes levied on your real estate, re gardless of liens, or debts. The law exempts corporation companies of all taxes to the extent of all liens against them, and exacts only a 3 mills tax on corporation stock over and above said liens. The law exempts manufacturing companies from all taxation. Capital is taxed in comparison with real estate ns follows, viz: your farm is valued at, say $3.ooo. There may be a lien against it of $2,000, judgments or mortgage. Multitudes of farms have liens of certain amounts against them, but we will illustrate from the above. There are 2 J mills levied on your farm for county purposes, which makes a tax of $7,50. There are 6 mills levied for school purposes which makes a tax of $19,00 including occupation. 5 mills are levied for poor tax which makes a tax of $15.00, and a road tax of 6 mills which makes $18,00 more which makes a total of $59.50. Your personal property and dog are not in cluded which would make several dol lars more. Von have a third interest in the farm and were you favored by our magnanimous laws like railroad and corporation kings, your tax on the farm would be only $19,83. The other two thirds interest in your farm draws an income to the holders of said lien of $120,00, and out of that income the holder pays a 3 mills state tax of $6 on his capital which is i ivested in your farm. A clear profit of $ 1 14,00, on which he bestows no labor ac all. It takes therefore an excess of $179.50 to pay all the taxes and interest on your farm foi one year, besides the necessary ex penses for wear and tear and repairs. Any farmer, under such circumstances must live on terms of the strictest economy if he is enabled to meet the above requirements. Now the case of the Bloomsburg and Sullivan rail road is a striking example for illustra tion. In the Auditor General's report for the year i8S8.we discover that that company paid a state tax of $164, 01. At a 3 mills tax this sum repres ents $54,670 railroad stock. No one will pretend that a less sum than a half million dollars is in-vested in that enterprise, and no doubt the people along the line donated and contribut ed in different ways to the railroad an amount equal to that which the state taxed the company. If that company were taxed qn the same principal that real estate is, instead of $164,01 tax, it would have been $1,500. And if more than $500,000 is invested the tax would have been proportionately larger. Railroads, corporations, real estate , and all classes of property should be taxed, both for state and local purp oses. In almost all country news papers we see advertisements for sale of valuable real estates. They are valuable in that they they are loaded down with taxation, and depreciated in consequence of that load. Valu able though, to corporations and mon opoly, not because of their possession and ownership, with the load of taxa tion, but because the slaves occupying and owning them pay the taxes for their masters whom the state has created to lord over their inheritance and to rule and rob with rigor. Farmer. Permanent Certificate examination The committee on permanent certi ficates will hold an examination at Bloomsburg, on Saturday, April 25, to examine applicants for permanent certificates. All persons holding pro fessional certificates are eligible. Blank applications may be procured of Supt. Johnston, Jerscytown. Applicants will confer a favor oft the committee by notifiying the chairman of their in tention together with the branches in which they expect to be examined. Boyd Trescott, Chairman. Millville, Ta. Rev. E. IT. Yocum had a peculiar accident recently. An exchange says: Upon arising from his night's rest, the reverend gentleman threw his arms back over his head and stretched himself. Suddenly there was a rather loud report, as of something snapping, and Mr. Yocum fell to the floor. He managed to reach the bed in an ad jacent room, and lay on it unconscious for a time. Members of the family discovered him there and sent for a doctor. After making an examina tion the physician stated that in the act of stretching Mr. Yocum had snapped a muscle back of his ear which had connection with the shoul der, aud this caused the loud report. It is a painful injury, and will require an absolute rest for some days before Mr. Yocum can resume his pulpit duties. Boy wanted not under sixteen years of age to learn the printing trade. Ap ply at Columbian office. EAST BENTON. Jacob M. Bcishline and wife were the guests of your correspondent last Thursday week. The winter has thus far been mild but the ground has been continuously covered with snow. "Coon Day" comes every February and and we are always sure to have six weeks weather thereafter. The Columbian grows in favor with all mankind. Bowman Crawford bought the A. Runyan estate. Judge Krickbaum met with an acci dent last Saturday night one week ago. He had been at Bloomsburg that day, taking the train at Benton. Returning from the latter place on horseback, his animal fearing to cross a slough in the mud, finally plunged and turned a somersault landing on top of the Jrdge. After some difficulty both scrambled up without serious injury, thoimh it mMit have resulted with fatal consequences. Our Representatives at Harrisburg keep us well - supplied with, papers, documents, jyuiniii-e Jirconl, etc., for all of which we tender grateful ac knowledgements. Several girls of this neighborhood are employed in the shirt factory at Benton. There is nothing but tax, tax, .tax. And one man said to us not long ago, "by thunder, I believe that they taxed my brains," as he couldn't see what else they could tax. Mrs. Amanda Markle, of Michigan, informs us that she and Iut linshnml George, subscribe for The Colum bian. Well, that's right, they used to live in Germany, Fishingcrcek, Pa. John Bell and family, of Fairmount, paid us a visit week ao last Tuesday. WALLEE. George Smith, who has been sick for some time past, died on the 8th inst. The funeral was conducted by Rev. S. I. Shortess of the Evangelical church, to which he had belonged for several years. He was 72 yrs., 11 mo., and 18 days old, and leaves a wife and five children. The children are all married and two of them, Mrs. Hess and Mrs. Englehart, live at this place; John at Benton; Charles at Pottsville, and Philip at Danville. Rev. S. P. Boone closed the meet ings which have been going on here for several weeks, Friday night. Dur ing the meeting there were about thirty-five conversions. John Yorks has been very low the past two weeks with heart disease, but we are pleased to learn that he is getting stronger. Superintendent W. C. Johnston, while visiting the schools of this town ship last week met with quite an acci dent. He and Mr. Hirleman were driving along together in a sleigh, when they came to some snow dritts which upset them, and it was thought for some time had broken Prof. Johns ton's arm, but Dr. McIIenry, who was called in said it was only a severe sprain. Messrs. Butt and Yorks, two of our teachers, were among the number who attended the local institute held at Unityville, Saturday afternoon and evening. They report a good time and a crowded house, and although the Superintendent, Charles Lose, was unable to be present, yet they had a very interesting program, which con sisted of class drills, recitations, dis cussions, essays, and orations. Several from this place attended the meetings in the M. E. Church at Benton over Sunday. The church has been repaired, so that it looks like a new church and presents a very neat appearance. Miss Dillie Hartman is very ill with rheumatism. LEGAL MATTEB3. Letters of administration or letters testamentary not advertised in this paper have been granted as follows : Estate of Pinkerton Drumhill, Cata wissa, to E. M. Tewksbury. Estate of John Glassmeye-,- Cata wissa, to E. M. Tewksbury. lt Estate of Sarah Campbell, to M. K. Applcman, Bloomsburg. Estate of Ellen M. Crisman, Ber wick, to J. C. and F. K. Crisman. Estate of Daniel Yocum, Blooms burg, to Alex. Yocum and G. W. Corell. Letters testamentary have been granted to Sarah J. Brown in the estate of Freas Brown, deceased. Sheriff sale, property of C. W. Bru baker, on Monday, March 16, at 10 a. m. on the premises in Berwick. Letteis testamentary in estate of David Billman, to Daniel Billman, Locust townshin. E. A. Rawlings placed a new Morris & Co. safe in his office last week. It was purchased from G. M. Baker, agent. BLOOMSBUIIG, PA., FRIDAY, FKBRUAltY 20, W. 0. T. U. Columbia county VV. C. T. U. met in convention in the Lutbcan church at Bloomsburg, Feb. 12th and 13th. There were present thirty-two officers and delegates and an unusually large number of visitors. Miss Eva Rupert welcomed the convention in a cordial manner and Mrs. McIIenry responded appropriately. The President, Mrs. Guie, in her address, gave a resume of the work done at the State Connven tion, . held at Scranton, and earn estly urged the necessity of more zeal and vigor on the part of men and women in the temperance cause. Superintendents of twelve different departments of work were present and generally reported good work done. 1 lie Legislature has been petitioned to close the saloons on Memorial day. Z Steel's series of text books on Physiology and Hygiene (containing facts on the nature and effects of alco hol and tobacco on the system) for schools, weie recommended school boards and teachers are urged to intro duce them. There are three Y. or ganizations in the county, Milivilleand Light street being especially active. There are also three L. T. L.'s, Mill- ville reports sixty members and they work faithfully like busy bees. The handsome white and gold ban ner was displayed during the conven tion all contributors and the chair man of the committee, Mrs. Walker, having the woik in charge, merit the many compliments elicited by its beauty. Mrs. Douglas, of Danville, was introduced, and she presented the matter of securing a speaker for tem perance day at the Mountain Grove camp-meeting. A committee was ap pointed to secure Mrs. Barney or Mrs. Hunt, both National Superintendents of departments of work in the W. C. T. U. The new officers for the ensuing year are Mrs. Reichart, President; Mrs. McIIenry, Vice President; Mrs. Annie Trescott, Recording Secretary; Miss Allie Kester, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. M. C. Walker, Treas urer. Suitable resolutions wire drafted, in which were tendered the thanks of the convention, to the trustees for the use of the church, to Mrs. Brooke and the choir for excellent music, to minis ters for their presence and encourage ment, to the L. T. L's for their pleas ant entertainment, and to the ladies of Bloomsburg for their kind reception and generous hospitality. lhursday evening the entertain ment was given principally by the Y's of Millville and Light Street. The recitations were all well rendered, but space does not allow a detailed ac count. Miss Runyan favored the audience with an organ solo and the Misses Miller sang a fine duett, with their usual ability. The selections rendered by the male quartette both Thursday and Friday evenings, were very much appreciated. On Friday evening in addition to music rendered by the musicians of the previous even ing, Miss Chrisman, of Catawissa, sang a beautiful contralto solo. Mrs. Prof. Welsh, in a pleasing manner, recited an extract from Samantha Allen's "Sweet Cicely," with sentiments bear ing directly on the temperance ques tion. Mrs. I. K. Miller read a well written essay. Miss Enola Guie read an essay, the time of writing supposed to be in the year 2000, The essay was a cheering prophecy of the final victory over the liquor traffic by the W. C. T. U. Miss R. Anna Kester read an essay, full of scriptural commands to duty and profs of reward. We hope with the close of the con vention, that the spirit of harmony will continue to prevail and all will earnestly work for God and home and humanity. Secretary. OBITUABY. Mr. Jacob Wampole of Nev Col umbia, who has for a year been suffer ing from the effects of heart disease, departed this life on Thursday morn ing the 1 2th inst., at 1 o'cIock, at the age of about 70 years. He was a man of good reputation, highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. His funeral services were held on Saturday at 10 a. m. in the Lutheran Church at New Columbia, of which he was a member, his pastor Rev. A. R. Glaze officiating. He leaves a wife and fourchildren,jtwo sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. It is likely that the Parish Building of St. Paul's Church will be built this year. The Guilds have about three thousand dollars on hand, and. a sub scription paper now in circulation is being liberally signed. Five thousand dollars is the amount needed, and the prospects are that it will be raised. LENGTHY LAWSUIT. A long, tedious but very important law suit has been dragging itself along through the common pleas court of Schuylkill county since December 8 last year and the end is not in sight. The case involves the title of 193 acres of coal land situate in Union township, Schuylkill county. The plaintiffs are James J. Dull, Daniel Shepp and O. H. Sillman. They are seeking to recover the tract above re ferred to which is now in the possession of Eckley B. Coxe and others, and the proceedings are in ejectment. The questions involved are the location of surveys and the division of tracts. The surveys in dispute were made years ago, and much time and labor have been expended in researches by the attorneys interested. And there is a brilliant array of legal talent on both sides. John W. Ryon, James Ryon, Casper Dull and George W. Ryon, jr., of Pottsville, and Judge Orvis of Bellefonte represent the plaintiffs. The defendants are repre sented by Samuel H. Kaercher Esq., and Congressman elect Wolvcrton of this county. The case was opened tor the plaintiffs on December 8, and their testimony is not all in. The de- tense will consume some time in giv ing 111 its evidence, after which will come the summing up by the counsel and the charge of the court, so it is hardly probable that a verdict will be reached before some time in March. Alter the costs and counsel fees are paid how much of the value of the land will be "left ? iJisjxitct. Samuel Neyhard is a witness in this case, and has been in attendance at court in Pottsville for the past ten weeks, coming home over Sunday. The Central Pa- Conference- WILL ASSEMBLE IN SUNBURY ON WED NESDAY, MATCH nth. This body will hold the twenty-third annual session in Sunbury, beginning March 11, 1891, to last one week. There are five such conferences in Pennsylvania. This one is bounded by Harrisburg on the east, Altoona on the west. Berwick on the north and Chambersburg on the south. It has a membership of 374 ministers, 51,400 lay members, church property valued at $2,478,675; its missionary contribu tions amounted to nearly $40,000 last year and other connections more than that amount. Its session will be pre sided over by the Rev. Bishop Fowler, D. D L. L. D., of San. Fran cisco, CaL, who like all other Metho dist Bishops can preside over any con ference of the same church in the world. In addition to the large min isterial membership of this conference, there will be visiting ministers and lay men, such as the Rev J. M. Buckley. D. D., L. Li. D., ot the Christian Advocate, N. Y.; Rev. C. C. McCabe, D. D., noted as a great preacher and singer; Rev. C. H. Payne, D. D., L. L. D., secretary of the Educational Society; Rev. G. E. Reed. D. D., L. L. D., President of Dickinson College; Rev. W. A. Spencer, D. D., ot the Church Extension Society, and another noted preacher and singer; Rev, J. S. Chadwick, D. D.; Rev. John Eckman, of the Wyoming Conference; Rev. J. Morrow, D. D.; Rev. R. R Doherty, Ph D., of N. Y , Rev. S. P. Long, of India. Mrs. Mary E. Griffith, of Michi gan, and other elect women; Hon H. Price, of Washington, D. C. ex-member of Congress; also a number of other distinguished ministers and lay men from different parts of the world. Pastor Ganoc, whose hands are more than full, says that in addition to the above there may be visitors from ad jacent churches to make five or six hundred in all in Sunbury for the space or a week. He is only obligated to care for the three hundred ministers, and has a very efficient committee of eighteen, who are busy securing houses for them,' and expresses delight at the way the citizens, without regard to sect, are cordially and fraternally open ing their homes and also putting min isters as their guests at the different hotels. Daniel Steck and wife of Hughes ville, visited the latter's mother, Mrs. L. B. Rupert, Saturday, and Sunday last. They were just returning from a five months trip in the West. Thf y were as tar west as Denver City, Work was commenced in the Espy boat yard on Monday morning. This is a boon for the town, as the work is expected to continue at full time dur ing the rest of the winter. Rev. P. A. Heilman pastor of the Lutheran church will deliver a sermon next Sunday morning in the interests of the Patriotic Order Sons of Ameri ca, it being the anniversary of the order as well as the birthday of Wash ington. V. 1891. ALEXANDEE COHEN- Mr. Less Alexander, of the firm of Alexander Bros. & Co. was married on Wedncslav, February nth, to Miss Lena, daughter of Mr. Louis Cohen of the same firm. The wedding took place in New York, and after a tour embracing Niagara and other points, the bridal party arrived home on Monday afternoon. A reception was held on Tuesday afternoon from two to si o clock at the home of the bride's parents on East street, and in the evening a number of intimate friends were entertained. The young mens orchestra was present, and danc- lrg was indulged in. 1 he bride was the recipient of a large number of ele gant presents. Mr. Alexander is a popular young business man. and his many friends tender to him and his bride their warmest congratulations, and wish them a long and happy life. JERSEY TOWN. Miles Smith and family who have been visiting Relative's here for the past week returned to their homes in Milton on Wednesday last. Mrs. Charles Fruit and daughter arc visiting Jacob Welliver's at Eyers- grove this week. Among the callers 111 our town for the past week were Elmer McBride and wife from Bloomsburg Pa , Mr. Whit moyer of Jersey City, G. B. and Charles Hendershot from Eyersgrove. The election passed off very quietly on Tuesday last. Mr. John Haines lost a valuable horse last week. Rev. Mr. Port from New Jersey who had been helping Rev. Decker in his meetings at Jersey town and tola, returned home on Friday last. Mrs A. W. Decker and son are visit ing her brother at bhade Valley, Hunting on Co Pa., who is very ill. Mr. V m. Smith took a flying trip to Milton one dav last week. VV. II. Brooke & Co. have recently improved the interior of their store greatly. Handsome and rich paper covers the walls and ceiling, the wood work has been repainted, and the window towards the post-office is cut out to more than double its previous size, thus lighting the rear of the store much better. This firm carries a large line of stationery, wall paper, books, school supplies of all kinds, window curtains, and a general stationer s stock. Mr. Brooke and his popular clerk, Sam Bidleman, are genial salesmen with whom it is a pleasure to deal. Sheriff Casey sold the property of Frank Watres in Espy on February 7 th to B. F. Zarr for $16. He also sold as Trustee on the same day,, the property of Philip Mil ler, deceased ; wharf lot in Espy for 80 cents, quarry lot in Centre to Jesse Hoffman for $50 ; another lot to same for $250; another lot to same for $315 ; another lot to same for $575; another lot to same for $525; another lot to John W. Shuman for $52; another lot to same for $11; 112 acres in Main township to Aaron Boone for $90. The remains of Mrs Dr. Willits of Williamsport were brought here on Tuesday for interment in Rosemont cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Eyer and a sister of J. h. fcyer, Mrs. J. D, Wilson, Mrs. William Pursel and Rev. F. P. Eyer. Her age was 63 years. She was an excellent christian woman and a mem ber of the M. E. Church. Her hus band and two daughters survive her. The Philadelphia Times of Tues day says that Principal F. X. Snyder, of the Indiana Normal School has been nominated by Gov. Pattison for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and will supersede Dr. Waller. This is a mistake. Prof. Sny der has not been appointed by the Governor, and will not be, as Dr. Wal ler s appointment has been confirmed by the Senate for a term of four years. The dates fixed for "Queen Esther" have been changed from February 26 and 27, to March 5 and 6. The prep aration of the oratorio is proeressine nicely, and the best musical talent of town will take part. It promises to be a rare musical treat. Tickets will be on sale at Dentler's on and after the 24th inst. Secure seats early, as the prospects are that the house will be well filled. Grant Herring desires to announce, that all clients desiring to have busi ness attended to durinir his absent the session of the legislature, will find competent persons at his office to at- A J . . 1 fT-l ... icnu 10 111c same. 1 nose desiring see Mr. Herring in person, may do on Saturday and Monday of ca week. NO. 8 FEBSONAL. Miss Dora Ringler is quite ill. Louis Townsend of Carlisle snent Sunday in town with his parents. Dr. T. T. Swisher, of Tersevtown is ' r ' - ---- reported to be improving in health. Samuel II. Harman spent Sunday in town. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Neal were in town over Sunday. I. K. Miller has moved into his new Centre street residence. Mrs. Ella Kline visited friends in Ashland recently. F. M. Gilmore went to Philadel phia to attend a reunion of his regi ment on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wicfall have returned from their wedding tour, and have gone to housekeeping in W. R. . utiUs new house on North Main street. Willie Lowcnbercr came home nn Tuesday for a visit. He is living at Glens Falls. N. Y. where he holds the responsible position of cashier of t e ,agic Clothing company. G. M. Howell of Van Camn was in town last Saturday. He is the oldest postmaster in the countv. havinir been appointed during President Buchan an's administration, in i8?7. and con tinuing in office ever since. Georjrc Glick of Girardsvillc is fill ng the position of mail clerk on the !J. iY b. K. K. in place of Mr. bam Jrown who is now on the Pennsyl vania R. R. between Pittsburg and IV V. The officers of the Methodist church have decided to put electric light in the church. John W. Moore of Orance il!e has two good, new, two horse farm wagons for. sale. Call and see them if you want a good wagon. But one case will be heard in the Supreme Court from Wyoming county this year. There are but two on the list from Columbia county. T. R. Schuvler Sr. Co. have Dut a skylight in the rear of their store. It lights the room up much better, and is a decided improvement There will be a quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church next Sunday, lea. 22nd. services at 10:30 a. m. Communion at 3 p. m., 7:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend. B. Stohner has sold his restaurant to Deitterick Bros, and possession was delivered last Monday. Mr. Stohner and family will move out about March 1st, and will go into the house on Iron street now occupied by James Keilly. The result of Tuesday's election in town was a decided victory for the pro gressive ".element. Old members of council who leaned the other way were not renominated in the party caucuses. Nobody wants extravagance in the management of municipal affairs, but the majority of the people here are eviedently in favor of substantial pro gress. William Kase West of Danville. District Attorney of Montour county. was married to Miss Ella Patterson of the same place on February 12th. The ceremony took place in the Mahoning Presbyterian church, and was performed by Dr. 1). J. Waller Jr. Mr. west is one ot the leading attor neys of Danville. We extend to him our warmest congratulations. Freas Brown left a will in which he gave all his property to his widow, and appoints her sole executrix. Last rnday Mrs. Brown made a contract with T. L. Gunton for a monument to cost $3200. It is to be a sarcophagus, of American granite, the base will be five feet by seven feet, with 200 cubic feet of masonry. Mr. Gunton went to Vermont on Saturday to place the order. This will be the handsomest and most expensive monument in this section. It is said that Mr. Brown gave directions concerning the monu ment before his death. An accident ocr.nrrivl at Qat,,r,T, which threatened to be very serious. t team 01 norses in a carriage, belong ing to Harry Deimer, was tied to an awning post in front of C. A. Kleim'i drug store. 1 he wind blew an empty pasteboard box along the pavement in fx.... f 4.1 A. . - 1 ... nwui ui mc icam, iney. became fright ened and making a sudden plunge tore out the awning post. Before anyone could reach them, they started up Main street, dragging the post with, them. At Mover Bros. .Drug store the team was caught and the post re moved. Nothing was broken about the carriage.
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