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(mumcipal candidates |p KIT AT COURT HOUSE ; X. LAHUK OATHKKUfa OF CfTV % OTKHti HKAKlf i Win H WKI>\KHI>AV M<;irj . The candidates for Mayor and AMmmb wo"* to the voter* Wed - aight at the Court Houue. ITT", th# first time la many yonre that they have addressed the voter*, itween ^ur and five hundred per r?? were out and a great many turned to think tbat something sen StLal would b# Mpr?ii?, teutTtbel^ ^.,pm wore not fulfilled. The Wot fnTw?? ? very friendly one, and ?,,? even a sarcastic remark was !2<te dertos the olgM. Of course alb candidate# promls ^ It elected, they would perform &lr duty to the beet of thtfr ability Have you seen a candidate Sat did not make this promise on the stump? AH were In favor of Municipal ownership of the water and light plant. H. L. Watkins. Chairman ef tho City Democratic league opened the meeting with a few remarks, and then called on Rev. H? B. Brow; for a prayer. After prayer, Mr. Watkins introduced the. candidates for Alderman, commencing at ward oue and Baid that he would save the' best for the last; that is, the speeches of the two candidates for Mayor. The candidates for alder man were allowed one half hour, and for mayor five minutes each. ? j. l>, Brasingiton, the first speak er said that he came from that great ward known ad "Potllcker." He said that the main issue of the campaign, tf him, waa the municlpa ownership of public utilities. He Bald that ho thought the City should t>wn its own water and light plant and that he intended forking for it, If clected. H. T. GJaddon, said that he has served as alderman from his. ward tor six years and that he had'$800. Improvements spent ' In his ward luring his first year in officer which was 4nore than had been spent there in ten years previous. Baid he was the one tQ cas.t the iecidlng vote to allow the people to irote whether or not they wanted Municipal ownership. M. G. Huckabee favors municipal Dwjnership. Would work for Im provements in his ward, and would lo all in hUT power to give Cam leau-tho best volunteer fire depart ment in South Carolina. A. J. Beattle from Ward two faJ rored municipal ownership, and per manent improvement of streets In ay. Favors a moderate license, tnd that the principle thing that le stood for was for his election. S. M. Mathis was introduced to he voters as "North- Western Rail-* vay." He said tha? he had ? been tlderman for two- years and ex? pouted to serve two more year#. W. F. Maloue was introduced mi a candidate tor slderman from tho 1 urgent ward In the City. He wuh heartily cheered when be took the stand He said that his past rec ord as alderman wan before the public for ImpMtlm, W. Robin Zemp wan also heartily cheered when he took the staud. Bald ^hat he thought he could do good service, for tho community tor the uext two years. Bald that be had alwaye beeu in favor of munici pal ownership. Favored permanent street improvement, and would work for uplift of the town. F. M. WootDii from Ward tour said that he had uever made but oue speech dyrlng his life. Bald that the city would have Its own water aud light plant if his vote ct u". ?i n? for anything. That he HOUJd cot tire th?? voterj with a speech an he would be elected aqy way. C. H. Yat?a Bald that he would be compelled to overrule Mr. Woot en's decision in reference to the certainty of his election. Bald he favored a conservative council. Told of the money lost to the city by the dlBpensary system being done away wi.th, and the work of the council in overcoming this Iobb with out burdening the citizens with heavy taxation. Said Council num bered streets and houses at special solicitation of the Chauiber of Com merce. Explained his position lit reference to erecting M?e pest house. Thought it best for the town. Baid that the light and wa ter question had been settled so far as this council is concerned. W.. B. Johnson of ward five was absent.. ? f J. T. Mackey Baid he would not want to speak during opponents ab sence. * " Dr. S. C. Zemp of ward bIx Baid he wae "it" when it camo to munl l>aJ ownership, as he started the whole "mess." Said he Was always in favor of municipal ownership of public utilities. He has no opposi tion in his ward. Dr. S. F. Brasington, candidato for Maydr, said that the was in fa vor of municipal owi/ersliip. Bays that he believes water franchise can be broken, as the present company has violated their .contract. Told kof tho Strosser report for the bond 'holders and tho Ludlow report for the City, In reference to tJvo physi cal valuation of the water and light plant. Bald that Strosser's report Was $65,000 higher than the Lud low report. Ludlow Bays that the plant can be built for $100,000. Bays City has option on a water shed that can supply water for a city of 100,000 people. Says water for fountain in Kershaw Park cost city $12.00 in one month, and he ordered Bame cut off. It city own ed plant that water could be fur nished fountains free of charge. City could save the exhorbitant fire hydrant rent, and could extend mains for fire protection, and there by reduce fire Insurance risks. Fa vors licenses, but not high licenses. Told of central slaughter pen that he favored, which would put a stop to diseased cattle belus butchered and sold at some markets. Review ed the L&tta case, and told of his position lu the matter, Bald that he never missed a council meeting. l>r. W. J. Dunn said thaA bo wait formerly an alderman and that the record of hi* work theu la before you.,, Bald he would leave hU work, as alderman with !i. U. Carrlaou, Sr who was Mayor then, and (that you could ask him about bib record. Favored certain license. Does not think City la a position at present to upend 18000. on a central slaugh ter pen. "Bays that Camden has au much bletorle record aud more nat ural advantage* than any City In South Carolina, and that a splen did future was bofore tbe City. That he atanda for uu honest, clean and squaro business adm in Ut ration- la oppoaed to granting a light and water franchise to a corporation. Bay* he would like to aee taxes re duced, and would like to aee city get Immediate relief lu the water and light situation. lie wan also heartily cheered. . Extends Invitation. Messrs. Baum & Lipscomb, pro? prletora of the Camden Coca Cola Bottling Co., have an ad In another place extending to the oltizeus of tbe county a cordial invitation to call and Inspect their plant. To ev* ery lady visiting their plunt they will give a handsome souvenir and they are always worth having. It will Interest you to see how Hhe pop ular drink Is made aud the propri etors will take pleasure In showing you. Death of Mr. Jesse Klrkland. Mr. Jesse Klrkland, the last sur viving brother of "the gallant Rich ard, Klrkland," died at his home on the faqtory hill at an early hour on Monday^ morning last. Mr. Klrkland loaves surviving him four daughters and two sons. The re mains were laid to rest in Mount Olivet Baptist Church yard b$ the side of hb> wlfo who predeceased him some time ago. . NOTIUB. We beg to inform the public that we aro now hotter prepared tharv ever to do any kind of. repairing on short notice. We overhaul and repair Gasoline engines, steam engines, boilers, saw mill and lumber plants, cotton gins dynamos, motors, automobiles, gun and bicycles,, steam and water fitt ing, plumbing and house wiring. We are agents for Automobiles Gasoline Engines, Dynamos and Mo tors, Electric supplies and acces sories. Call at our shop and see th< smallest Electric lighting plant ever built. Builb by us. We give out of town work prompt attention and make- no charge un less the job Is satisfactory. 0 ? DeliOACHE & SGUYfJCR, at Camden Motor' Co. 'Phona 100. A N NOUN CKMKN'lH. Fur Mayor. I hereby announce myself a can- 1 dldute (or Mayor, subject to th.fi ; rules governing the city democratic: primary. W. J. Dunn. I hereby announce myself a can didate (or reflection (or Mayor of Camden, subject to the mien o( the Democratic primary. 8. F. BKA8INUTON. For AWwiu??, Ward 1. I hereby announce myself u candi date (or the office of Alderman from Ward 1, and If elected, will stand for all that tends to the wel fare of the city. M. O. Huckabee. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Alderman from Ward 1, subject to the rules governing the city democratic primary. If oleoted ; 1 pledge my bust efforts for the city ' of Camden, ? J. t. Braslngton. For Alderman, Ward 2. At the solicitation of friends, 1 hereby announce uiyself a candi date for reelection t^o the office of Aldermun from Ward 2, subject to the rules of the Democratic Pri mary. 8. M. MATH 18. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for Alderman from ward 2 ut tho approaching City prmary election, subject to the rules gov erning same. A. J. Beattle. For Alderman. Ward 8. I 1 I hereby announce myself a can didate for Alderman from Ward 3, subject to the rules governing the city democratic primary. W. F. Maloue. For Alderman, Ward 4. In offering myself for re-election as aldcnnan from Ward 4, 1 will pledge, if elected, to utso my best endeavor for the city of Camden and Its citizens. As to the recent Issues which have been decided by the people, I beg to stato that 1 will lend my every effort to servo their will and to advance the Inter ests of our town along all pro gressive lines consistent with con servatism. Respectfully, C. H. Yates. After persistent urging by some of my friends I have reluctantly consented to become a candidate for alderman from Ward 4. If elected 1 shall stand for a clean, Impartial administration of the ci ty's affairs, municipal ownership of water and lights and any other pro gressive or conservative measure that in my Judgment will benefit the citizens and tax payers. I would bo glad to have the vote of any citizen In my ward who can support these principles; If he can't, I do not want his vote. Yours truly, ; i F. M. Wooten. For AMernuui, w?ia 5. Wo hereby announce John T Mackey a candidate for alderman from Ward 5, Bubject to the rule# of the Democratic primary. Frleuds. > P hereby announce myself as a caudidato for re-election to the of fice of alderman from Ward 5. My only object In offering myself U that 1 Bland for the be?t Interests of the city. W. K. ? Johnson. 1<W Alderman, Wart! (1, ? At the aolloltatlon of friends, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Al dermau from Ward 0. subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. | B. C. ZEMP. | FINAL DI8CHAHGH. ? I Notice Is hereby given that one : mouth from this dat^e ? on Saturday, February 24, 1912, I wlll^apply to the Judge of Probate of Kershaw; County fpr a final dlBcharge as Ad- j mlnlstrat'or of the Mutate of Rev. J. 1). Thomas, deceased. J. Horace Thomas, M. 1)., ! Administrator. Jan. 24, 1912. I Poplar Cjitnp No, auu W. t). W. Meets Monday night on or before '; (he full moon In each month. H. K. Sparrow, C. C. J. 10. Campbello, Clerk. > ! For Halo. A 12 horso power Conor portable engine. Apply to Hdnry Savage, Camden, S. C. Notice. Tho Camden Motor Co, are sole agents for the Harley-Davidaon Mo torcycle In Kershaw County. B. F. JONES, M. D. V. -Graduate Veterinarian I will be at Mr. Little's Stables every Monday. B. F. JONES, M. D. V. J. T. Burdell Surveyor and Engineer Camden, S. C. Notice Having bought out the stock of the Kirkwood Gro cery we beg to advise the public that we will be pre" pared at all times to supply them with the choicest line of Groceries, Fruits and Country Produce that^the market affords, and assure you of the most courteous and prompt attention to all orders Your patronage will be appreciated. 4 Respectfully, Kirkwood Grocery COMPANY, Phone 37 Hfi Prof. Jno. Wiegand, Jr. PitUbarf , P?. Director of Music, Kirkwood Hotel Will accept piano and organ pu pils. Instruction given at resi dence if depired. Special ra.tes to beginners. 60c per lesson; advuneod pupils $1.00. For fur ther Information telephone the Kirkwood Hotel, Oumdcn, H. C, W. K. TAVEL CIVIL ENGINEER and LAND HUHVKYOK Office over Hank of Humter UUMTEIC, ? ? 8. O. tt ' ? ' .. ' <V V For Bale. Scholarship to Draughon's Practi cal Business College for sale cheap at this office. A fine opportunity to secure -a business education at a small price. 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