Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

CANDIDATES CARDS nUXART ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 87. 1012. FOB CLERK OF OOCRT. Cards in this column will be run from the time Inserted to the pri mary election at the following rates ftrictly cash In advance: For County Officers.^ ..$5.00 For Township Officers.. 3.00 Fdh Town Officers.. .. 3.00 FOR U. 8. SENATE. I announce myself a candidate for Clerk of Court of Colleton conn ty, subject to the rules of the Dem ocratic party. E. R. McTEER. I hereby announce myself a candl date for Clerk of Court for Colle ton county, subject to the rules and regulations governing the Demo- .vatic party. J M. ACKER1IA.\. Walterboro, ft. C. Thanking my friends for their confidence ie my administration by their having re-elected me as county treasurer, 1 hereby offer myself as a candidate again for re-electfon, and plede the same fidelity to duty as in the past. I will abide the re sult of the Democratic primaries. R. E. JONES. Walterboro. PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the United States Sen ate, subject to the rules of *he Democratic party. Your support and influence will be appreciated. N. B. DIAL, Laurens, 8. C. t ' FOR CONGRESS. To My Friends and Constituents of the 8. C. District: Ten years ago you elected me to Congress by ai> overwhelming ma jority. During all these years I have endeavored to serve you fai:h fully and honestly. I have worked zealously and unceasingly in your interest, h&ving always in view that 1 was a public servant holding a sacred trust. It has been my endea vor to serve you courteously c* well as conscientiously and I have al ways responded promptly to the demand of every man, woman and child who has celled upon me.* In offering for re-elecction I feel it unnecessary to call your attention to the fact that a man becomes more useful to bis state and country' by reason of his long service in Con gress. That each year he becomes more familiar with intricte work lugs of that great body. s'ronger and mora intimate with his collea gues and consequently more useful to you. You reaUxe of course that I am better equipped than ever before to fulfill the duties to which yob have assigned me. I trust your confidence in me as expressed on more than one occasion remains the same aad that you will so record your votes in the coming primary. I thank you earnestly and sin- ceraiy for your kindness to me in the past and I promise my very best efforts in your beffalf in the future. With e'steem, GEO S. LEG A RE. «Charlestcn S. C. FOR SOIJC1TOR. • Tb the Democratic Voter? of Col leton f«unty I respectfully an nounce that 1 am ’a candidate for Clerk of Court fir Colleton county. sUojeet to the nt’es of the party and ptedse myself to support the nominees of the srjne. n B. HUDSON. Ruffin, S. C, i I am a candidate for Probat* Judge * 1 * l * * * 5 of Colleton CoutMy, subject to the rules of the Democratic pri mary. G. ALBERT BEACH. Stokes, S. C. I am a candidate for Probate Judce, srbj''** *r> the rules gov- ,ert>;ng the Democratic party. J SINCLAIR GLOVER. ^ Walterboro. 8. C. I hereby announce myself a randi date for the office of Clerk of Court for Colleton Cunty, subject to the rules andfregulatlors’ of the Democratic party. If elected, I will give the public efficient ser vice. Respectfully. J. E. MOORE. I hrespectfuily announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court for Colleton County, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic partv. W. HARLEY SAUNDERS. Walterboro, S. C. • * — FOR SHERIFF. FOR UOnONKR. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Coroner for Colleton county and pledge myself to abide the results of the Demo cratic primary. J. M BENTON. I am a candidate for re-election as coroner of Colleton county, sub ject to the rule* governing the Dem ocratic primary. D. D. RHODE. Cottagevllle, 8. C. To the Democrats of Colleton ounty: I appreciate the large vote hlch you gave me four years ago, nd am a candidate for re-election 5 the office of Solicitor for *V llnth Judicial Circuit, composed of leaufort, Jasper, Colleton. and lharleston counties. I will abide he result of the democratic o lary. JNO. H. PEURIFOY. I am a candidate for the office of sheriff of Colleton county, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primr-ry. i\ W. WARREN. Stokes, S C. I respectfully announce myself * candidate for Coroner, and will abid the result of the Democratic pri mary. J D. BUCHANAN. Islandton, S. C. Verdler Tow*ship. I hereby announce myself a candl date for township commissioner for Verdler township, subject to th* rules governing the Democratic pri mary. JNO KICKLIGHTER. Walterboro, 8. C. I am a candidate for Township Commissioner, or Verdler Town ship. I will abide tho result of the Democratic primaries. WASHINGTON A. CARTER. Weeks, 8. C. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of township comm.ssioner fyr Verdler township subject to the pules of the Demo- cr:i..r party. W. B. BAILEY. W. Iterboro, Route 2. ^ llrovum Township. I h roby anrounce myself a can didate for the office of town- snip commissioner of Broxton town ship and pledge mjwelf to abide the result* of the Democratic pri mary. E. L. K. DuBOIS. Islandton, 8. C. & I *'ereby offer myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Colleton county and. pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary. J. MILLIGAN PADGETT. Jacksor*boro, S. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Coroner for Colleton Courty, subject to the rules and regulations governng the Democrat ic Primary. Respectfully, ISHA.M DOPSON. Walterboro, Route 1. I hereby announce myself a candl date for Sheriff of Colleton county, subject to the rule* governing the Democratic primaries. J. MANNNIE GARTER. Green Pend, S. C. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the of fice of Sheriff of Colleton county and pledge myself to abide the rules of the Democratic primary. W. R. FOX. Walterloro, 8. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Sheriff of Colleton County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. L G. OWENS. I am a candidate for sheriff, and ask the support of the voters of the county. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary D. E. SMOAK. Smoaks, Mar. 13. pri- FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. I hereby announce myself, a ca i didate for the office of County Auditor, subject . to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. B. Dodd. % Round, 8. C. I am a candidate for Auditor of Colleton county, and will appreciate the support of all Democratic vot ers. I will abide the result of the primary. J. E. BRYAN. Walterboro, 8. C. I hereby announce my candidacy for the otiice of Auditor of Colleto county, subject to the rule* and regulations governing the Democrat 1c primary- D. M. ("NARD”) CARTER Ruffin, 8. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Sheriff for Colleton Courcy, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. T. H. CALDWELL, SR. Lodge. 8. C. FOR MASTER. Thanking my friends for past kindness shown me, I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Master f or Colleton county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party. C. G. HENDERSON. Walterboro. 8. C. I am a candidate for the office of coroner and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. LUCIOUS R. HICTDT, Walterboro. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Coroner for Colleton cunty, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. J. T. TAY'LOR, Smoaks. 8. C. COUNTY’ HIGHWAY COMMIS SIONER . To the Democratic Voters of Col leton County: I desire to anrounce myself a candidate for county Highway Com missioner of Colleton county and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary and support the nominees thereof J F ADDISON. Cottagevllle, S. C. I hereby announce myself q can didate for Township Commissioner for Broxton township subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party. A. J. SINEATH. Islandton, Morch 13. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Township Commissioner from Broxton Township, subject to the rules governing same. e. w. p. McMillan. Lodge, Mar. 4, 1912. I am acandldate for re-election to the iJfcuitture, subject to th* rule* governing the Democntic primary. J. T. POLK Islandton, 8. C. *■ I hereby announce myself a can didate for Representative from Col leton county, and pledge myself to abide by the rules governing the Democratic primary. Respectfully. J. L. ROBERTSON Round, S. C. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the House of Represe tativea for Colleton coutM.u I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primaries, and to sup port the nominees of the same. HENRY K STRICKLAND. Lodge, 8. C. FOR MAGISTRATE. Hroxton Tuwi'fdilp. At the solicitation of friends. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate, Broxton Township, subject to the rules of the Demo cratic party. H. A. CUMMINGS. I am a candidate for Magistrate fer Broxton towcchip, subject to rules of the Democratic party. Respectfully, R. R. MILEY. Lodge, 8. C. I Veil* Township. We the friends of Rev. B. R. Ulmer, hereby announce him as can didate for township commissioner, of Bells Township, and pledge him to abide the results of the Demo cratic primary. Ruffin, S. C. FRIEND^. I am a candidate for the office cf Township Commissioner for B' lls township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. BRANTLY O. BEACH Stokes, S. C. I hereby announce myself a candl date for Magistra-te of Broxton tow ship, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. N. JONES. Lodge, 8. C. I am a candidate for township commissioner Of Bells township, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the Democratic primary. E. E. GOODING. Ruffin, S. C. I am a candidate for township commissioner for Bells township, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. LEE GIVENS. Ruffin, 8. C. STicridnu Township. Realizing that it is correct for the people to have a voice in selecb- ing their officers, and as the County Executive committee has placed the office in the primary, I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for court ly Highway Commissioner, and pledge mjeelf to abide the results of the Democratic primary. Geo. W. Sweat, Hendersonville, S. J?. I hereby r-npounre myself a can didate for^J-fie office cf township com ml stars r for Sherldiyi township subject to the rules of the Demo cratic primary. R W. HOFF. Cottagevllle. S. C. I tyereby announce myself a catv didate for Township Commissioner fer 8heridar> township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary W. P. ADDISON. Cottagevllle, 8. C. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDU CATION. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Auditor of Colleton county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party, and pledge myself to •bide the result and support the nominee* thereof. r E M. JONES. Walterboro, 8. C. I respectfully announce myself a- candidate for the offee of A.udtor of Colleton county, subject to the rules and regulatons of the Dcrno- cratc party, and pledge myself to support the nomneea of the same. COLUMBUS N. LANGDALB. Weeks, March 19. At the solicitation of my friends I hereby announce myeelf a candi date for Abe office of Superinten dent of Education for Colleton coun ty. and ask the support of the Democratic voters of the county, ar> pledge myself to abide the rules and regulations governing the Dem ocratic primaries. E. H. **NK'K" ULMER. Ruffin, R. 2. I desire to announce myself a candidate for county highway com missioner of Colleton county, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary*. F. J. Berry. Smoaks. 8. C. FOR TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONER. Heyward Township. I am a candidate for the office ot townlhlp commissioner for Heyward township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. JASPER ROBERTSON. Walterboro, Route 6. I am a candidate for township commissioner of Heyward township subject to the rules of the Demo cratic prlmarlea. H. T. HERNDON. Walterboro R. 5. Warrm Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of township commissioner for W&rren township, subject to the rules of the Dem ocratic primary . J. W. KINSEY. Smoaks S. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Township Commissioner for W’arren townsbpl, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. CHA8. W. CROSBY. Williams, 8. C. Blake Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate for township commissioner for Blake township, ar«d pledge my self to abide the result of the Democratic primaRr. H R PRICE Green Pond. 8. C. To the Democratic voter* of Colleton county. I am a candidate for the office of Auditor for Colle- tor|icouc*ty subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. C. W . PELLUM. Walterboro, 8. C. I respectfully anrounce myself a candidate for auditor for Colleton county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. A. A. PATTERSON. JR. y Walterboro, 8. C. I am a candidate for Auditor for Colleton county subject to the rules fOTernlng the Democratic pfimary. I Pledge myself to mpport the nom toees of the party. 3 Respectfully, Wf dWar*F*rTI WaJtertxiro. March li, Itli. To the Democratic voters of Col leton County: I am a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Education for Colleton ( oun'y, ae-d pledge myself to abide by the re sult of the Democratic primary and support the nominees thereof. HUGO S. STRICKLAND. . I am a candidate for re-election as county superir-tendent of wlu- Htion, and ask the support of my friends and all voters of the coun ty. I agree to abide liy the re sult of the Democratic primaries. H. W. BLACK. SR. Walterboro, March 5. I respectfully announe* myself a candidate for County Superintenden of Education, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. UXTS C. PADGETT. 1 1 am a candidate for township commissioner of Heyward town ship, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary. ' J. EDGAR GRAVES. Walterboro, R. 5. FrtiHer Township. I am a candidate for township commissioner of Fraser township, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the Democratic primary. ' J. I. GARVIN Jocksonboro, S. C. COUNTY TREASURER. I am a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, and shall ap preciate the support of the voters of the county. I thank you for the support giv^n me in former races, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the Democratic primary. J. L. LYONS. Smoaks, 8. C. ' _ . . . „ By the request of my friends ! announce myself a candidate for* the office of township commissioner for Heyward township. Subject to the rules of the democratic primary. A. A. VARN Walterboro R F D. 4,. By the request of my friends, I am a candidate for the office of township commiselorwr for Heyward Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party, and if elected will fill position fairly and honest ly.^' . . ‘*t® • J. B. SMOAK. Ruffin Route 2, April 4th. To the Democratic Voters of Hey ward Township: I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of town ship commissioner for’ Heyward township and 1 pledge myself to abide by the results of the Demo cratic primary. W. A. WHITE. White Hall, 8. C. I hereby annour»’e rnysclf a can didate for township commissioner of Fraser township and pledge my self to abide the results of the Democratic primary. JA8. A TUTEN. Jacksonboro. S. C. FOR RFFRESENTATIVE. I am a candidate for the House of Reprosei**ativ« s fron’ Uollefon county apd pledge myself to abide the rules of Git Democratic " pri mary. I shall appreciate th<? kind consideration of the voters of ‘he county and promise a- faithful per formance of everj duty if elected.- Respectfully. B. L JONES, . Smoaks, 8. C. «■- ' _ t' To the Democratic voters of Col leton county: I have decided, at the earnest solicitation of many friends throughout the courvfy, to offer as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and pledge my self to abide the result of the Democratic primary. G. YY. WAY. Bells Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Magistrate of Bella township, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri maries. H. W. HUDSON, JR. Ritffln, 8. C. I am a candidate for re-election as Magistrate of Bells township, sub ject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. A. WALKER. Lowndes TuwnHiip. I hereby announce myaelf a can didate for the office of Magistrate of Blake oixi Lowndes townships, subject to the rule* of the Demo cratic primary. R. D. Robinson, White Hall 8. C. Heyward Tmitudiip. I respectfully announce my can didacy for thw office of Magistrate of Heyward township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. JASPER O'QUIN. Weeks, ft C. . , . To the Democratic voters of WsL terboro. Wolf Creek sad Ritter, I am a candidate for tb* offISo of Magistrate at Walterboro, eubjeet to th* ‘rale* of tb* Democntic party. J. D. COLSON. Walterboro, 8. C. . _____ • I hereby announce myself i can didate for the office of Magietrato for Walterboro. subject to the rale* and regulations of the Democrat!* party. ». . BEN R HIERS. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Magistrate for Walterboro, subject to the rales and regulation* of the Democratic party. B. J. CROSBY. I hereby announce my candidacy for magistrate of Walterboro subjec to the rules of the Democratic pri mary. J A. EDWARDS Walterboro. 8. C. To the voters of Walterboro. Wolf Creek and Ritter. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate of the town of Walter boro. subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J. H. Chaplin. . Green Pond. S. C. Magistrate <Bariraton County. I hereby announce myself for r*- electjorv as magistrate of 8t Pauls township, and if I could be elected in my own township, 1 would get 9rt per cent of my home vote. This Is a broad assertion, but it is the truth. 1 am willing to run, how ever. in the county at large as do the other candidates. Respectfully. D. H. TOWLES. Meggett. 8. C. LOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER. Aft*r refloated solicitation cf - -v • friends, I hereby announce my can- cUdacy for the office of magistrate of Heyward township, pledging my self to abide by the results of the Democratic primary. H. J. GIVENS. White Hall, Route 1. Tlw O nl of F. J. Addisni: Yppewrs In , lh.» J. F. Addison, one of the lea 1- l r, 3 citizens of Cottageville. an nounces his candidacy for^Hlnbw.iv commissioner in this issue of Tho Press* and Standard WhUe Mr. Addison has never offered for pub lic office before, he is not unknown, to a great many of the people of CoBeton cotiniry He wr* born 51 years ago and has lived,.all hi* life in this county, where he has fol lowed farming as an occupation. Ho hr-s been remark a My successful in his farming operations and Is con sidered pne of the heat farmer* in the lower part of the county. In addition to hi* farm. Mr. Addison Is a first class contractor and huilder ar*l hi* friend* feel that he *s ‘capable of attendirvt to the dtltfea of this effre. Mr \ddlaon Jhas h^en interested in education;.! matt* fa and was for fen years a member of the board of trustee* of hi* school di*- r'.ct. H« i* tnakir*? this race at a personal sacrifice and only on ac count of the solicitation* of numer ous friend*. I am a candidate for Magistrate of Heyward township, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary . Geo. 8. Clark. I hereby announce myaelf a can didate for the office of Magistrate for Heyward township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. L. W. IHLEY. Walterboro, Route 5. * White Hall. 8. C. R. F. D. 1. I hereby announce myaelf a can didate for Magistrate of Heyward township, subject to the rulee gov erning the Democratic primary. F O. BLOOKER. White Hall, R. l/' I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election a* Magistrate of Heyward township, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. It. G. W. BRYAN. Fiwnct Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Magistrate of Fraser township, subject to the rule* gov erning the Democratic primary. II. HODGES. Glover Township. To the Democratic voter* of Glover and Sheridan townships, I am a candidate for re-election tc the office at magistrate,. Subject the rule* and regulations of the party. 1 will appricate your sup port. T. M REEVES. Items From Irxlge. Lodge. Aug. 3.—Special: The farmer* of this section are about through lay/.ng by crops, some have begun to pull their fodder, hut the majority of the corn In this eec- tion Is somewhat late and thus, will not be harvested a* early as old corn Among those who attended the picnic at Ashton from th’s section were. Mesar*. W. H. Mlous, W. G. Hlsra. L. A. Hiera, B. F. Fender. Laurie Fender and J. L. Croaby. They report a large crowd and nice time. Mr. and Mrs. W H. Hiera are visiting their daughter. Mr*. R. R. Bishop at Ehrhardt thla week. They will return home today. The many frienda of Mr. Clar ence Caldwell will regret to ler-rn of hta Illness.. Dr. Moorer, of Ixnlge is the attending physician. Miss Lila Bennett, forteertp of this place, but now of Charleston, i* at home for a few day* with her parent* Miss Ida .Bishop, of Round, who hr* been visiting frltnds and rel ative# in this section and at Ehr hardt, return d to her home Satur day. Messr* w G. and L. A. Hiera visited friends and relatives at Ehrhardt Sunday. * Dr. A. F Carter, a prominent phy sician of Holly Hill was a pleas ant visitor In our section Sunday. W O Thompson ar*i son. James, were pleasant visitor* at the home of Mr. W II Hiers Wednesday It «een’« es If there '* ' some dirty work going on in the 8tat« crmpalzn hut let her go Election day will tell »ho is a gert^man and who has a clean campaign reo- ord. Will close with on thousand* cheers for Jones, and all the Influ* eiioo I can get. Verdler Township. TV) the voters'of Peeples. Horse Pen anti Tiger Creek Clubs: I am a candidate for Magistrate for Red Bank and if elected. I will serve the people as herebefore, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J. C. Crosby. * Btokes, 8 C... Route 3. I hereby announce myaelf a can didate for Magistrate of Y’erdier township, subject to th* rules governing the Democratic primary. J. E. QAIPCH. Blrthdnv Dinner. Stoke*. Aug. 3—Special: A most enjoyable event was the birthday dinner giv#n at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Albert Reach for the|r yonnrfrat daughter. Miss Ray. this be'ng her ninth birthday. The crowd began to arrive er-’Iy snd the little rr*'s spent the day In playing d’ffrrent games, while the older folksengaged In social converse. About 2 o'clock s delightful din ner was served after which Ice cream, punch, lemonr/le and cake were aerred. The guests left about 5 o’clock, wishing Mias Ray many more happy birthdays. Od* Present .. J