The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-04-19
Assessors Meeting.
Suggestions by the Auditor

Pursuant 20 a call made by
Auditor W. N. Bowen, the Ward,
Precinct and Township Assessors
of Hooking county, met in the
Auditors Office on Monday, April
9Th, at l O'Clock, Z. NJ, to re-
ceive their annual outfit and in
structions. The following As
SCISSORS answered the call:
II. j. Chilcoat, Benton; Ed S.
Engle, Falls; William Sweazy.
Green; Dan Fauble, Good Hope;
Geo Shaw. Laurel; F. B. Bright.
Marion; David Hosler, Perry !;
VIM. Parks, Salt Creek; q s.
Bay, Starr; John 4. Short. 1st
precinct, Ward; John WaIraven,
ID precinct. Ward; 4; 7. d. Trim
mer, Washington; j. w. Slater.
Gore precinct, Falls Geo. Shore,
lst Ward. Logan; John NJ. White,
I'd Ward !; Daniel Finnefrock, Sd
Ward Isaiah Polling. 4th Ward.
On motion, Daniel Finnefrock
was called to the chair, and II.
J. Cbilcote chosen Secretary.
Alter an interchange OF views
as regards ownership, &C., that
naturally arises each year, and
the positive understanding that
personal property is IN all cases
to be appraised at its true valne
IN cash, the Auditor gave the fin
al instructions, as follows:
AS each succeeding year rolls
around. the services of township.
precinct and ward assessors are
required TO collect and condense
all personal property subject to
the payment of taxes according
TO the statutes so made and pro-
vided, also newly plated towns,
villages and hamlets, or additions
thereto, and every kind of new
structure, (see sec. No. 2753) of
over 500 in value. built during
the year prior to Monday, April
8, 1888.
AS much depends upon the IN
telligent and faithful perform
ance of the duties of assessor, let
me urge upon you the import
ance of making yourselve thor
oughly acquainted with the pro-
visions of The laws contained in
the pamphlets accompanying
your blanks aud general outfit.
1t is exceedingly important
that the tax imposed on each in
dividual. by law, according to
his or her occupation. shall be
fairly and honestly ascertain
ed. that the due proportion of
taxes may be assessed on each.
This is the object of the assess
ment of property for taxation un-
der our laws.
Guard against mistakes or mis-
apprehension, as they often cause
trouble and i'll feeling among par
ties affected thereby, but be sure
that you find all property that by
law should be listed for taxation (;
give not hing the go-by; make par
ticular inquiries as to moneys and
credits, as this class of property is ]
more apt to escape taxation unless
extra efforts are made to have the |
same returned. Enquire particu-
larly after the effects of all admin
lstrators. guardians, trustees. &c.
Just and equitable as the principles
Of taxation are admitted to be, there
are those who will endeavor to
wrong, not the State.-for 1t will
collect its full amount of revenue
but their honest neighbors, either |
by avoiding the return of all. or part |
of their property. or appraislng it
at less than Its true value. To pre-
vent this and to see that all proper
ty is fully returned, is the special
duty of assessors, and you are
charged with its faithful perform
ance. Be courteous to all give
all needed information in your pow
er; aid those who are unable to
make out their own returns; be pa
tient but firm IN the discharge of
duty. If errors are committed,
point them out to the party, and if
not correcsed. report the same to
this office. Guard against abuses
under exemption; allow none. un-
less plainly within the letter of the
law. We must administer the law
rs it is, and not as we may think
It should be. Section No. 2757 re-
,uires the rssessor to swear that he
has done his whole duty under the
aw. and has not in any instance
TO or connived at the Vi
olation of any of the requirements
If the law, before he can draw pay
or his services. This of itself will
furnish to all sensible people suf
icient apology for the assessor In
enforcing the strictest compliance