The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-06-20

We have prepared the following brief
sketches OF the several persons who are
asking for nominations at the hands Of the
Democracy of this county, because the
people have the right to know something
about those who seek Office. In order that
we might have accurate information, cir
cuars were addressed to each candidate,
asking questions as to his business, resi-
dence, &c. Replies have been received
from the persons named below. The
names are taken in alphabetical order.
For REPRESENTATIVE.
DR. l.. j. ADAMS was born In Briarcrcek
township, Columbia county, and has al
ways made that his home, though most of
his boyhood and youth were spent else
where in attending school and teaching.
He attended Medical College for 3 years
and is now a physician and surgeon in
good practice is SO years old. He has
never been a candidate for county office
before, but has held the position of County
Auditor and various township offices.
A. l.. FRITz was born in Sugarloaf town
ship. He was brought up as farmer and
by close application to his studies evenings
while working on the farm, acquired Il
common school education, and was ap-
pointed teacher of the public schools at
the age of sixteen. He completed his ed
ucation at New Columbia and Orangeville
academies and the Bloomsburg State Nor
NAL school, after which he worked on the
farm few years during the summer
months and taught school in winter.
Moved from his native township to Blooms
burg ard was collector of the County tax
of this place for one year. Read law with
Hon. G. II. Buckalew and was admitted to
the Bar in 1878. Was Deputy Sheriff q
few years, and has been for more than two
years past Secretary of the Town Council
of the town of Bloomsbury, Was candi-
date for nomination for Representative
| four years ago. .u... ...
Z. NJ. TEwKsBURY was born in Brooklyn,
Susquehanna county, Pa, and lived on
| the farm where born, until he was Is years
| Of age, and then attended school at Har
ford University, Pa, for three years. HI
is farmer by occupation, and has taught
school more or less since he was IS year:
| Of age, in Dauphin and Columbia counties.
Has resided in this county for 16 years
| He was candidate for Representative
| once, and three years ago was candidate
/ for Gfnnpt,y hat Il IA.
nominations. He held numerous offices il
his native township. His age is 46 years
REGISTER AND RECORDER
| G. II. CAMPBELL of Bloomsbury, wa
born in Luzerne county, Pa, and livet
there until 1862, when he enlisted in th'
143rd Regt Penna. Vols. as private, ant
remained in the army until the close of th
war. He was twice promoted In 1865 h
moved TO Briarcreek township where h
resided until he moved to Bloomsbury
about four years ago. He taught school
number of terms, farmed two years, wa
engaged In the stove and tin business a
Berwick two years, and is now superinter
dent of G. M. & j. X. Lockard's store i
Bloomsbury. He was candidate fo
County Superintendent three years age
His age is As years.
U. II. ENr of Bloomsburg, was born i
Lightstreet and always lived there unit
1880 when he moyed to this town. ii
followed farming and boating, and is nov
book-keeper at Krug's planning mill. Ii
was candidate for Prothonotary in 1s7t
and in 1879 was elected Sheriff by til
Greenbackers and Independent Democrats
His father, Peter Ent, represented tn
county in the Legislature, and his brothe
Gen. w. H. Ent, was Prothonotary. IL
age is 46 years. He served in the WI
and came out a captain.
: MICHAEL f. EYERLY was born in Cat
wissa township. He has resided
Bloomsbury most of his life. He is
present acting as Deputy Sheriff. Durir
his early manhood he was laborer. Fro
1916 to 1868 was clerk in the Prothon
tary's office. From 1866 to 1888 was e.
gagged in law office, part of the time
clerk to Robert f. Clark, and the balan'
as partner of Col. Freeze. His father vi
Prothonotary for number of years. M
| Eyerly was a candidate for the nominate
for Register and Recorder years az
4 His age is so years.
GEORGE w, STERNER was born in Ma
ison township, Columbia county, Pa, al
is now 3S years of age. He moved
, Bloomsbury when about three years ol
where he has lived ever since. When c
enough he engaged in carpenter work al
brick making until August 18th, 1St
when he enlisted and served until 1864,
He attended the Bloomsbury Norm
School, Dickinson Seminary at Willial
sport and the State Institute at Ypsilan
Mich. He followed teaching in the tow
! ships of Briarcreek, Hemlock, Catawis
: and Bloomsburg eleven terms. Was Gle
ed assessor and member of the To,
Council of the town of Bloomsbury, and
u the present Register and Recorder of I
: county, having been elected in the fall
c 1881.
4 COUNTY TREASURER.
j A, b. CRooP of Briarcreek townsh
y was born in Newport township, Luzer
II Co. Has lived In Briarcreek for ma