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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-03-10
Assess nrs

If the electors of any township fail to choose
an assessor or assistant assessor at the time
fixed by law, or if any person elected refuse
to serve, the county commissioners shall APP
point fit person to fill the office.
Assessors must produce to the county COM
missioners within twenty days after their
| election II copy OF the oath or affirmation
which they have subscribed to he filed in the
| commissioners Office. They must also keep
an account of the several days actually en-
ploycd in the performance of their duties.
The act Of 10 May 1871 requires that asses
! sors and assistant assessors shall assess, rate
and value all objects of taxation, whether for
state, county, township or borough purposes
| according to the actual value thereof, and at
such rates and prices for which the same
would separately bono fde sell.
In making their returns the assessors
| should be very careful not to return the same
| tract of unscatcd land twice. They should
make diligent inquiries and if an unseatcd
| tract has become seated since the last ASSESS
mcnt it should he transferred to the seated
list To Illustrate Suppose \ owns farm,
| and u tract of unsraicd land adjoining AS
farm was assessed in the name of b last year
During the year a purchases of b and an
nexes the tract to his farm, and Cultivates it,
thus making it seated instead Of unseatcd.
The assessor puts an increased valuation on
AS farm thus enlarged, and then. as is
too often the case proceeds to make out his
return i ON last year book and puts down the
unscatcd tract in the name of b. Two years
pass by, no taxes are marked as paid on the
tract, though \ has paid taxes on the whole
farm, and it is advertised for sale by the
treasurer. The commissioners refuse TO in
vesligatc the case, and rather than engage in
expensive litigation \ pays the taxes and
costs, though he does not owe Il dollar of it.
And so the operation may be repeated year
after year. In such cases the commissioners
should give the matter their careful attention,
and make corrections in accordance with the
facts. This would prevent much unjust tax
alton, and would save the county the cX-
pense of advertising many tracts that either
do not exist at all, or are assessed under two
different names or have become seated. The
best way to avoid any trouble of this kind is
to elect none but intelligent and careful men
to the office of assessor.
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NIit,liu l;Cni-.

Many children are being detained from
school on account of vaccination.
Mr. William Goodhart of West Miillin and
Miss Eva Miller of Main township, were mar
ricd on Saturday last.
The singing convention which was held at
this place, during the whole of last week, by
Profs Keller of Catawissa, and johnson of
New York, closed on Saturday evening with
II musical concert. 1t was an entire success
The hours of instruction were from to II
II M, 2 to Up. IN. and 7 to 0p. IN. There
were about forty scholars in the class who
were very much benefited by the Prors., who
would be wclcomcly patronizcd in the future
The convention was just what was needed
and was highly appreciated by all intelligent
lovers of music.
Mr.. and Mrs John Snyder of Milton, form
crly of this place, have been visiting friends
and relatives here for the past two weeks.
They both have reached the age of seventy
years and are looking unusually well. They
were warmly greeted by many old friends
and former neighbors.
Nr. VIM. Hartzcl Jr. had his hand badly
hurt on Monday, while at work on the saw mill.
Rev. Kohler, the Reformed minister of this
charge, handed in his resignation on Sunday
last.
Superintendent Grimes visited the town
schools on Friday. He had visited the
country schools early in January.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-03-10

Frazicr's Root Bitters are not dram-shop
whiskey beverage, but are strictly medicinal in
every sense. They act strongly upon the
liver and kidneys, keep the bowels open and
regular, make the weak strong, heal the lungs,
build up the nerves and cleanse the blood and
system of every impurty.
For dizziness, rush of blood to the head, tend
ing to apoplexy dyspepsia, fever and ague
dropsy, pimplcs and blotches, scrofulous hu-
mors and sores, tetter ring worm, white swell
ing, erysipeas, sore eyes and for young men
suffering from weakness or debility caused
from imprudence, and to females in delicate
health, Frazier's Root Bitters are especially
recommended.
DIR. Frazier: have used two bottles of
Root Bitters for dyspepsia, dizziness weak
ness, and kidney disease, and they did me
more good than the doctors, and all the medi-
cine | ever used. From the first dose took
| began to mend, and am now in perfect
health and feel as well as ever did. con-
slider your medicine one of the greatest OF
blessings
MRS. NJ. MARTIN, Cleveland, o,
Sold by all druggists everywhere at 81 pei
bottle.
HEM Y q co., sole Rroprs
62 Teseq ST. NeO York.
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New Eutrrpris-s.

1t may now be set down as an established
fact that the wooden mill will be established
in Bloomsbury A substantial three storicd
brick building, l2i - feet in dimensions,
will he erected on the corner of Sixth and
West street, and furnished with the best ma
chincry. This enterprise will give employ
ment to large number of hands. We hope
and believe that this mandatory is the first of
many yet to come. Bloomsbury offers un-
usual inducements for manufacturing estab-
lishmcnts, such as railrCa facilities, an am
ply supply of water, well graded streets &c,
and capitalists will do well to take these
things into consideration in deciding upon
locations for their works.
Mcssrs lIarman Il Hasscrt have purchased
two lots of land adjoining their shops and
are negotiating for third. They intend to
erect extensive car works if satisfactory ar
rangements can be made. We are glad to
announce so important business venture.
1t seems quite certain that IA telephone cx-
connections to Danvilc, Catawissa, Berwick,
Espy and Light Street. This will prove II
great convenience to our people, and when
once tried will never be relinquished The
spirit of improvement is certainly strong in
Bloomsbury just now
Messrs. Corcoran Il Bubb will soon estab-
lish wholesale grocery business in the old
McKelvy building, corner of Vain and Mar
kct streets.
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T'erronut.

Alfred +. Chaplin Esq. who studied law in
the Office of Hon G. X. Bucka!cw and was
subsequently, admitted to the bar, has re-
moved to Naniicoke and will practice in
that town.
Besides the attorneys mentioned last week,
also in attendance at the Supreme Court in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Lazarus who has been visiting
in this part of the country for several months
Kansas, last Tuesday. He was formerly II
resident of Orangevlle.
j. F. Peacock is spending the week in
New York
Mr.. Peter Collins has returned to town and
will make this his headquarters for some
time to come.
Mr.. McEwcn. of Wainwright a. Co., Phila-
dclphia, was in town this week. on his usual
monthly business trip.
Mr.. viii Hitler is visiting Mrs G. L. viii
bur- his sister.
Mr.. aud Mrs n. L. Funk are in Philadel-
phia this week.
Mrs w. A. lIorr and son,of Ravcnna,
Ohio are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W..
c. Mckinney.
Mr. and Mrs George t. Elwcll are in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. l.. T Appleman of Eiston is in town
Mr. Michael Mpylprt ,f Laportp rppi stprpd
at the Exchange Hotel on Wednesday.
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Fishing Creek Items.

The meeting is still in progress ut the
Jamestown NJ. +. Church. 1t commenced
on the 22nd of January and has been con-
Quoted of late by the official members of the
church, Quite number have professed to
be justified and joined the church.
Mr. William A. Jones of Towanda, Brad.
ford county, formerly of this place, has been
visiting his father and mother and his many
friends at Jamestown. His visit resulted in
taking to himself wife, Miss Lizzie Nc
Guire of the same place. They were married
by the Rev, T. o. Clees in the NJ. f. Church
at Jonestown.
Mr.. Joseph Eveland is also on II visit from
New York State to this place, where he has
many warm friends. lie was At
Jamestown meeting two evenings and was
warmly greeted. He is getting quite feeble
The wheat and rye crops look very prom,
ising at this place, and the roads are begin
ing to dry Off
We had last week the highest frcshet IN
Fishing creek and Huntingdon creek W,
have had since July 1850,
Some scattering iiocks of pigeons wcr,
seen last week at this place.
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A Ilird Execution.

The following is given upon the authority
of the B!ossburg Register; A number of
gentleman last Wednesday noon were the
witnesses OF very curious pro-
ceeding. On the sign in front of the Key
stone clothing house were gathered Il large
number of our common street sparrows.
BY the busy actions of the birds ii was evil
dent that something unusual was about to
transpire On the cornices of the building
could be seen different groups all apparently
engaged in the discussion of some subject of
grave importance. Every now and then
one would fly Off, generally returning with
some friends to increase the number of those
already assembled. The spectators watched
the progress OF the affair with lively curl
Osity,as the actions of the birds were remark
able in the extreme. At last matters seemed
to he brought to climax; the different
groups separated and gathered in crowd
around the sign, and now comes the strange
part of the incident. Upon small iron rod
connecting the sign with the side of the
building were ranged dozen solemn looking
sparrows; presently two more appeared, one
leading the other by the neck. He was led
to the centre of the rod and pushed off. To
the surprise of the audience he made no at.
tempt to fly away, but remained suspended
in the air 4 close scrutiny revealed the
fact that one end of II long horsehair was
fastened around his neck, the other end he.
ing held in the mouth of the sparrow above.
1t gradually became apparent to the bystand
ers that they were witnessing the execution
| of bird felon After he had remained sus
pended in this position few moments, 4
great uproar arose, and the culprit was al
lowed to depart, 1t is presumed that tn,
stay of proceedings was granted on the pie,
of temporary insanity.
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Also cures itch, BARRIERS itch, salt rheum, tet-
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sore nipples, sore lips, old obstinate ulcers
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SKIN pIsEasE.
+. Drake, Esq, Cleveland, o., suffered be-
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which appeared on his hands, head and face,
and nearly destroyed his eyes, The most
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all had failed he used Dr. Fraziers Magic
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tions.
rB The first and only positive cure for skin
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For blind, bleeding, itching or liberated
piles DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN PILE OINTMENT Is q
sure cure, Price Si.00 by mail. Sor sa't
by all Druggists.
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IiNing's Strip Van Winkir."

Delightful old Rip Van Wrinkle, whom
Washington Irving and Joseph Jefferson
have made ono of the most famous of Amer
lean characters, is just published, with other
of Irving's choicest Sketches" in charm
ing little rcd-lnc, gil! edge, richly ornament
ed volume for the maryellously low price of
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knowledge Publishing Company, of New
York City. They issue AN edition of the
same, bound in plain cloth, for % cts, post
paid, and another, new in binding, appro-
priately named Utility" for only IL cents,
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ity and in economy of cost. The red line
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JOHN A. FUNSTON & Co.
Real Estate, Trust, Investment and
Collection Office.
BLOOMSBURY, pa.

FOR SiLE
Az story frame woolen mil. with full set OF ma.
chinery, a good natural water power, ! 10 goOd
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bloomsbury, viii DC sid cheap ma on Sojd terms,
owned by g. l.. sands.
10 acres, good land, buildings, fences irnlt ana
water, In Benton twp. one mile 10 New Columbus.
5000
dwelling house, bank Darn and other ou,,ouldlngs
good soil about 100 acres timber; wen watere1i
v,da ~ two nr th,s rsets See daf erms easy
Now ownedby VIM. Neal, ESQ.,
comfortable new brick dwelling on 5tn street,
west OF Market, 10 rooms bargain.
$50 acres on south bank OF river X miles from
town OF Miflln road 10 Bera lex. i5 acres bottom
land. balance timber Brick dwelling, bank barn and
tan). Also valuable deposit OF iye acres Of brick
and potter clay. owned by John Wolf, OF Blooms
burg
Adesirsble new brick dwelling hoase and a large
frame dwelling house ana frame stable on kast
street one door below Third
Lots offered on easy terms with contracts to build
II desired
90 acres 10 Madison township; cuoed by Joseph
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other fruits.
10, Acres IL Elshngcrcek township on road %otS tS
fruits. owned by John Pealer.
ii2 Acres productive land In 1emlock tosnship,
~ miles from Bosmsburg. Frame dwelling. bank
barn and two tenant houses.
AZ story brick dwelling, new frame barn good
water ana fruit. All In best OF condition on Centre
street, Bloomsbu'g between 3rd and attn.
A large frame house and barn with outbuildlngs,
good water aud fuit. Corner OF Third nd railroad
very pleasant frame dwelling, corner OF sth and
Iron streets. with water and gas. All In good condi-
tion.
A9H story frame carriage and blacksmith shop,
toxco Ieet on lron near Main street, with Trade and
Re isonable price and terms
A nearly new 2-story fram dwelling on Fourth
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4 pO,itiyp Neg .ssiiy.

Some time ago the CJ'umJim called atlcn-
ton to the need of another mail agent on the
l.. & b. II. II. This need is more urgent
than ever and demands the consideration of
the Post-oiflce Department. The mails are
now so heavy that it is matter of impossible
ity for one man to sort and distribute them at
the various towns along the road. As II re-
snlt, the mails are carried past the towns to
which they belong and bring up in Scran-
ton whence they return the next day. This is
exceedingly annoying, especially to business
men, and there is n strong demand for an
other mail agent. We trust that the matter
may be brought TO the attention of the
proper authorities and that they may speed
lily remedy the evil. 1t cannot be said that
the mails are properly delivered when twcn-
ty-fOur hours late
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-03-10

And now they have found new scheme
to scare Christians and sinners to death be-
fore their time, and the end of the world is
that II slab has been recently eXcavated at
Oberemmel, which contains the following
Latin inscription: "When Easter falls on
st. Marks april 25), and Whit Sunday on
st. Anthony's dune 13), and Corpus Domini
on st. Johns dune 2i), all the world will call
for help" 1t is said that another authority
for the date of the worlds doom was the
celebrated prophet, DIR, Michael Nostradamu,
who was born on the l4th day OF December
1903, and died at Salem on tho cath of June
| 1866.
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Mrs. Sarah Gross, charged with attempted
abortion, had hearing before j, H. Maize
Esq, on Tuesday afternoon last, II. Il. Lit
tc district attorney, and B. F. zarr appear
ed for the Commonwealth and G. G. BarlSley
and f. II. lkeler for defendant. Dr. b, f.,
Gardner was the first witness sworn. He
testified that he was summoned to attend
Mrs. Krug at Gross house and found on his
arrival that she was dead He further testi.
fled that he and Drs. McKelyy and Harter
made post me TEN examination. The cause
of death was apoplexy, Charles Krug was
sworn, but his evidence was not important.
Thomas Dallman testified as to his being at
Gross house soon after Mrs, Kug's death
Mrs Gross was held in 900 for her ap
pearance at court, and in default was com
mitted to Jail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-03-10

The year 1900, although it is divisib,c by
4 without remainder, is not II leap year,
and it comes about in this way: Under the
''Juian period" the solar year was consider
ed to consist of three hundred and siyty-ive
days and IL quarter of II day, but rs the
actual or civil year could not b. made
to quarter of day, IN additional
day was inserted in the calendar every
fourth year to make up for four lost quarters
and this is the Goth of February. But the
Julian method of intcrcalation made the
year too long by eleven minutes, ten and one
third seconds. This put the calendar ahead
of solar time one day in about 120 years so
to balance this, in the adjustment of the cal
endar known rs the "Gregorian," after Pope
Grcgoran the XIll,now universally adopted
in Christian countries except Russia, one of
the leap years is dropped at the close of
every century, except when the figures of
the centurial year, leaving ont the two ciphers
at the end, can be divided by four without II
remainder Thus 1900 was leap year and
1000 will be, but 100, 1900 and 1909 are not
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Tow nship Auditors.

BY an act of assembly passed in 1881 the
accounts of poor directors not co-cxtcn-
sivc with the county in which they are sit =
uated are to be audited annually on the sec
ond Monday Of January, by II board of audi
tors composed of the senior auditors of each
city borough or township of which the dis
trict may be composed. This does not change
any special laws or acts now in force
1t is matter of interest to township audi
tors and the public, to know that by an Act
of Assembly approved June 4th 1879, the date
of the meeting of such auditors was fixed on
the second Monday of March of each year,
Before the passage of that act the tim. was
the second Monday of April, and we are in
formed there are many persons who think
that is the proper date. An litors shoud
bear this in mind and save themselves trouble.
Next Monday, the 18th inst, is the date on
which township auditors must meet, by Il
provision of the act mentioned above the
terms of all new township officers begin on
the first Monday of March and the terms OF
old officers expire on that day.
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Miss Ncrnia Crossley, who has been visit
ing her parents in this place for the past three
weeks, returned TO Lairdsvillc on Saturday
last.
The high water, last week. did consider.
able damage in Benton.
Several Benton people attended the pro-
tracted meeting at Rohrsburg, Sunday. II is
still being continued with remarkable
success.
Several of our young folks attended a.
oyster supper at Mr.. Jack Gcarharts resi-.
dencc, near Cambria, last Friday evening.
They report it II very enjoyable affair, aud
aver that Cambra's young people are very
entertaining and made everything pleasant
or them.
The building of the proposed new Christian
church at Cambria, is very likely to be post
poned for the present, all on account of u
failure of the members to unanimously agre G
ns to the location of the church.
Dame rumor has II that Mr. +. Wilson, of
Rohrsburg intends locating in Benton about
the LIST of April Benton will then have two
harncss-makers, one more than is necessary
to do the business in that line, in this place.
Appleman & MclIenry intend putting up II
large thrcc-story building soon, to be used
| for II blacksmith and wagon-maker shop.
This will he quite an Improvement
Mr. J. NJ. Long, at Bloomsbury on Satur-
day last, sold his team of horses, buggy and
harness.
Krickbaum & MclIenry recently purchased
Mr.. II. VI. Evcrett's new hearsc trimmings,
&c. They also have n very fine white hcarse
boxes, and in fact everything necessary to
carry on first-class undertaking business
Their stock of furniture is the largest, best
and cheapest ever brought to Benton.
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Some very hard cases have arisen under
our law in regard to this subject. A man
about to marry has made his will in favor Of
his intended wife, and woman about to
marry has made her will in favor of her in
tended husband, and in both cases the wills
haye been revoked by the marriage. 1t has
happened more than. once that purchasers
who bought from the devisee or lcgatces
under II will, have found that they have failed
to get title to the whole property on ac-
count of an outstanding claim on the part of
an after-born child of the testator 1t is I'M
portant, therefore, that the following sum-
mary of the law by the late Chief Justice
Reed should be kept in mind:
First. The will of single woman is re-
voked by her subsequent marriage, and is
not revived by the death of her husband,
Second. If a man makes his will and
marries, and dies leaving IL widow, so far as
regards the widow, he dies iniestate; that is,
his will is revoked pro tdnto Cor in that re-
spect.)
Third If II man makes his will, and has
| an after-born child or children not provided
for in said WILL and dies leaving this after
born child or children, so far as regards
| such child or children, he dies intestate md
his will is revoked pro tinto.
Fourth. If Il man makes his will, and
marres, and dies, leaving II widow and child
not provided for in such will his will is not
revoked absolutely, as at common law, but
| only pro fanto.
Fifth. If man marries, and dies, leav-
ing widow, but not known heirs OF
kindred, it is clearly revoked, so far as to
give to the widow both the real and personal
estate absolutely.
The law refuses to admit that II man can
intend to disnhert his children, unless he
| shows that intention by II will made after
they were born.
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