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
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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
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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.