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«- ' V* ' t i] t i] » -11 x \ ! V I w t Irty 12 » 1S:€ * THE PRESS AND STANDARD ^ PAGE SEVEN -S 1 * * + t ft**** S Candidate Cards . * ^ * * ♦ 4i4t*«4ii«*#4 Th« Pr«M and Standard will pub- pBb brief cards announcing the can didacy of office seekers from now 1 the primary election at the rate $7.SO for State or District candi date; 96.00 for each card for coun ty candidates, and 93.00 for magis trate candidates. These cards are strictly cash in advance to everyone. SOLICITOR To the Voters of the 14th Judicial Circuit: I desire to anndhtice my candi dacy for Solicitor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries, and I pledge mysen, if elected, to perform my duties impartially and faithfully. Respectfully, HEBER R. PADGETT. Walterboro, S. C. • FOR MAGISTRATE Bella Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of magistrate of Bells township, in the primary to be held this year, subject to the rules of the Democratic party, and I agree to support the nominees of the P*rty. JOE C, DRAWDY. Stokes, S. C. — I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Magistrate for Bells township, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party, r H. W. HUDSON, Jr. Ruffin, S. C. I am a candidate fer the office of magistrate of Bell’s Township, subject to the rules of the Demo cratic primaries^ J. E. \V. MORRIS. Ruffin. Route No. 1. I hereby announce to the Demo cratic ^voters of the Fourteenth Ju dicial Circuit that I am a candidate for the office of Solicitor of the said circuit. I shall be governed by the yules of the Democratic primary and abide the results of tfie election or elections thereunder. Should I be elected, I pledge a faithful perform ance of the duties of the office. (Signed) GEORGE B ARREN. Hampton, S. C. FOR CLERK OF COURT I desira to announce my candi dacy for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Colleton county, and promise, if re-elected, to con- itneu the same effleieht service that I have heretofore given. I pledge myself to abide the result of ♦he primaries. D. B. HUDSON. * Walterboro. I take this means- of announcing nay candidacy for the office of Clerk of Cwurt for Colleton county, and if elected I pledge the patrons of this office prompt and efficient service. I will a:bide the rules of the Demo cratic primaries. Ruffin. W. H. SAUNDERS. At the solicitation of my friends I offer myself a candidate for Clerk of Court of Colleton County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J. B. DuBOlS. Walterboro, S. C. I am a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. Lodge. P. M. JOHNS. Hrotf<Mi Town»hip. L hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Magistrate of Broxton Township, and will abide the result of the Democratic primar ies. I shall appreciate the support of every voter. Respectfully, Ashton. J. E. H1ERS. 1 desire to announce myself c candidate for re-election to t%e of fice of Magistrate in Broxton town ship. and will abide by the results of the Democratic primaries. Lodge. W. N. JONES. I desire to announce myself a can didate for the'office of Magistrate of Broxton township, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primaries. Islandton. J. F. RENTZ. Walterboro end Verdier Town-Hip 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for Magistrate at Walterboro. Verdier Township, and will appre ciate your liberal support. 1 will abide the result cf the primary, and if elected, will perform my duties without fear or favor. \ H. F. TOWLES. To my Friends. Electors at Waiter- boro. Wolf ("reek and Ritters: I beg to announce that 1 am a candidate for re-Hection to the mag- istrate’jj office at Walterboro. I ear nestly desire the support and sym pathy of my friends, and wilt fully appreciate any favors done for me in the coming campaign. *■ Yours truly. J. E. BRYAN. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Colleton County in the primary election of 1916 subject to the rules of the Democratic party and I agree to support the nominee there of. LUCAS C. PADGETT, Walterboro, 8. C. ''T I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff for Colleton county and will abide the results of the Democratic primaries., I shall appreciate the support of every voter. Respectfully. Walterboro W. B. ACKERMAN. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Sheriff of Colleton county, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the primary and support the nominees of the party. J. MILLIGAN PADGETT. Jacksonboro, S. C. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the Sheriff’s office of ( ol- leton county and pledge myself to abide by the rules governing the Democratic party and support the nominees of the primary election. J. T. POLK. Islandton. S. C. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Colleton county, and fledge my self to abide the results of the pri mary and support the nominees thereof. ^ LOUIE H. ZEIGLER. /Walterboro. Route 3. FOR CORONER I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of coroner for Colleton county and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democrat- c primaries.—COLUMBUS N. LANG- DALE, Weeks, S. C. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Coroner of Colleton county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. J. M BENTON. Walterboro, Route 4. I am a candidate for Coroner of Colleton county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. G. H. ALL. Islandton, S. C. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Coroner of Col leton county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primaries. ISHAM W. DOPSON Walterboro, S. C. Heyward Town-hip. I hereoy announce my candidacq for Magistrate of Heyward township subject to the rules of the Democrat ic party. FRANK G. BENTON. White Hall, S. C. I hereby announce my candidacy for Magistrate of Heyward town ship. subject to the rules of hte Dem ocratic party. G. S. CLARK. White Hall. I am a candidate for the office of Magistrate for Heyward township, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the Democratic primaries. S. F. CUMMINGS. Ruffifi. R. 1. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Magistrate for Heyward Township and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Demdtratic primaries. H. J. GIVENS. White Halt. I hereby announce myself a can didate for magistrate . in Heyward Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party.. FRANK THOMPSON. Walterboro, R. 4. /■ Warren Tcmn-bip- I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Magistrate for Warren township subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Thanking my friends and the general public for past favors and support. Very’respectfully, p. J. WILSON. Smoaks, S. O. Blake and Lowndes Townships. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Magistrate for Blake and Lowndes townships, and will apprey riate your liberal support. __1 will abide the result of the primary, and if elected will perform my duties, without fear or favor. G. W SWEAT. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner for Colleton county, subject to the rules and regulations of . the Demo cratic primaries. H. T. HERNDON. White frail. Route 1. Hating entered the race for Mag istrate of Lowndes and Blake town ships 1 solicit the suffrage <>f my Peo ple which will bo gratefully appre. ciated/Will abide the result of m> party. W. E. CAPERS. Frw»er Township. I hereby announce myself a can didate far the office of Magistrate of Fraser township, subject to the rules of the Dhmoeratlo p'imaries. H. HODGES. t Jacksonboro. ts I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office c.f Mar -trate r' Fraser township, and pledge •nv-c'.’ to abide the results of th* Denr cratic primaries. P. P IHOTT Jacksonboro. I herebv announce myself a* ; candidate for Magistrate for Fra-* township, and pledge myself to abide \,v the result of the Democrat!'* Pri maries. P- C. MOORE. Jacksonboro. ^ I hereby annpunce myself a f» n * j f mi. ( ONf.BK didate for the office of Coroner of , . a-noun « r>»y candidacy Colleton county, subject to the rule3 1 ^ ^ ^ tl! r / F irst Con- of the Democratic party. 1 shall ap- f j* -s T , . . f ;,. f t to the predate any support given me. and j gress.onal vlll see as many people as possible j rulec v c p AI> qejt" during the campaign. » Smoaks. J. M. BLACK. [ Walterboro. I hereby announce my candidacy for renomination by the Democratic party for Representative in tNHJ- gress from the First District, pledg ing myself to comply with the rules of the party. RICttARD 8. WHALEY. OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of County Super intendent of Education, subject to the rules of the Democratic party Smoaks. LOUIS C. PADGETT. My health, which occasioned my retirement from the office of Sup erintendent qf Education being en tirely restored. 1 announce to my friends that 1 seek re-eiection %o that office. My past experience be speaks my familiarity with the du ties of the office, and I know that the public will expect the perform ance of my full duty. If elected, thy' daughter, who will then be a gradu ate the Columbia Female College, will assist m° in the clerical work of the off)ce. I pledge myself to abide the results of the primary and will support the nominees thereof. Respectfully, H. W. BLACK. Sr. * * ¥ * * w * * t’RONK SWAMP * * * Islandton. July io.—We are all very much interested in our Sunday school at Cross Swamp. A large crow,| i h present each Sunday. The attendance is better than it has been in several years. At present we are very busy preparing for Children’s Day. which will be held July 27. A number of young people met Sundav afternoon at the home of Miss Inea Polk to practice the songs. Among'those who attended the •cnic on the Fourth were Mr. Angus [ Polk and Misses Essie and Mi*n , ' , '■ Polk Islandton baseball team played Ashton Tuesday afternoon, .l ily 4. The sepre was 12 to 5 ij,'f.tvor of Islandton. Quite a crowd of Cross Swaiiiji people were preeert to ih'er for Islandton. There wn.c '.iDo a number from Ashton, hut tlcy seeinsd very much disapooinL d. COLLETON’S BANK DIRECTORY ( - THE COLLETON BANKING COMPANY OF WALTERBORO, 8. C. THE OLDEST BANK IN COLLETON <OUNTY. ALL ACXOUNTB SOLICITED. Your Money will Grow in Our Saviniti, Department. DIRECTORS:—John F. Lucas. H. W. Black. Jr., Paul Bandera. R. LUDLOW FRASER. Cashier. I hereby announce my-candidacy for re-election ns County Superin tendent of Education for Colleton comity and pledge foyself to abide the result of the Democratic primar ies and to support the nominees thereof. . HUGO S. STRICKLAND. FOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER Fellow Citizens of Colleton: It is with pleasure that I present to you myself for re-election as Highway commissioner for Colleton county, pledging to you the Best ser vices in a practical road and bridge builder, in return for your support for which I thank you in advance. Pledging myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic primary and to support the nominees made there at. J. E. MOORE. I desire to announce myself a can didate for Highway Commissioner and pledge myself to.abide the re sult of the Democratic primaries. P. G. KEARSE. Lodge, S. ,C. (Ashton.) -1 am a candidate for the office of Highway Commissioner for Col leton County and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primaries. J. W. HILL Cottageville, 8. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Highway Commissioner and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primaries, an deupport the nominees thereof. B, R. ULMLR. Walterboro. Diarrhoea Quickly Cured. “About Wo years ago 1 had a se vere altacl: of diarrhoea which last ed for oter a\wetk.” writes 4V. C. Jones, Buford, N. D. ‘ I became so weak that I could not stand uprighL A druggist recommepded Chamber lain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dosoXyelieved me and within two days 1 was as weM as ever.” For sale by all dealers. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WALTERBORO. 3. C. t “V CAPITAL STOCK, SURPLUS, ETC $35,692.14 Only Hank in Cotanty Under U. 8. Government Supervision. JAS. E. PEUR1FOY. C. G. PADGETT. E. E. JONES President. * • ..r /’ Cashier. Vice-President. #****## * * #*#•*#* \ * HENDERSONVILLE * * * * * 4c * % * a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I desire to announce my candidacy for House of Representatives, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic primaries, and pledge myself to sup port the nominees of the party. GEO. W. BRUNSON. Lodge, S. C. \ I announce myself as a candiditt* for the House of Henresentativ- s from Colleton lounty and pledge my self to abide by the results < f tb Democratic primaries. W. W. SMOAK. Walterboro. White Hall. Route 1, July 5.— Rain and more rain, but our gardens have taken on new life and all vege tables are again fresh and green. The rein an,i cotton fields are such as to make the tiller of the soil’s heart glad. Corn, especially, every where, iri simply fine, and it is so all the'way down to the sea coast. War talk has smothered the State campaign. eh?/ and Roosevelt. Hughe* here and the Austrian Goat along with the South Americans, are deiperat* ly trying to strangle Wil son and ourselves. 1 am ready to go if only as a cook with our boys and will gladlv fill the breach should any one of them fall upon sleep, and feel honored to be ^o allowed. I say kill the whole bunch of them, as there is no use to tfelay doing what we shall be forced to do later at a great cost of life. Jfr and Mrs. Euge*e\ Drew, of Gre*nvil)e. accompanied bv Miss Wrig’.t, is On a visit to their father and mother here. * M< Iver McTeer. of Greenville. I* visiting his father and mother. \ Mrs J. E. McTeer, who is in an infirmary in charleston, is much I improved acd is expected home poon. | iMjs. Blanche Bryan and children, of Hampton, are visiting her mother. i Mrs. E. R. McTeer. Itlfa .Baggett is still quite sick, although a little better. Much sym pathy goes out to this good family in their recent bereavement. Miss White and Oliver Sloman. oj Greenville, have returned home, jrf ter a pleasant visit to their rtlatives hf're. \ .>/ THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK v OF WALTERBORO, 8. C. Resource* 9250.000.00 All Banking Busin*** Solicited. Special Attention to Sartnjpi Accounts, I-arge or Small. R. H. WICHMAN, L M. FISHBURNE, A. II. WICHMAN President. Cashier. Vice-President. V'V BANK OF SMOAKS - - i» SMOAKS, 8. C. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS V.. 913.009.00 SAFE. PROGREH8IVE, ACCOMODATING W. H. YARN, A. EUGENE YARN, 8. P. J. GARRIS. Jr. President. Cgfhier. Vlce-Pre*ident. • To the Democratic Voters of Colle ton County: 1 have a desire to serve Oollet#n 1 ounty in the House of Representa tive*. i wa* a candidate for this office two years ago, and, while 1 • was not elected, yet I feel thivt I succeeded in convincing the people that I am in earnest and that I am capable of serving them. I was bom Benefited hj (lucniherLairtN. Liniment “I^ast winter I used Chamberlain's Liniment for rheuHlrtic pains, stiff ness and soreness of the knees, an i can conscientiously'lay that I neve; u.-ed anything that did me so much good.”—Edward Craft. Elba, N. Y For sale by all dealers. k 4 **.********* * : !s •’• * * HIOTTVILLE * * :|c sg $ sg sk 3g * ly $ ^ * *k $ * FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF COTTAGEVILLE, 8. C. *. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS Ill 200 •• EVERY BANKING NEED FOR BuWlNEHH PEOPLE B. H. WILLIS, W. E. WILLIS, B 0 . WILLIS, II. D. President. Cashier. Vice-President. THE BAILEY-LEBBY COMPANY Machinery, Mill and PlumbirglSurplies AutomobiIe|Supplies and Accessories. u *— —“—-—•—-?*—r" 4 Nr - — - ■ v -— r * * • X C. & J. VEEDOL Tires and Tubes > Oils and Greases Charleston, South Carolina A Kirkland Plumbing and Electric Co. \ . ^ o Full line of Electric and Plumbing Supplies always in Stock. Orders Promptly Filled Estimates on plumbing and electrical jobs freely given. » All work guaranteed to be first class and according to Insurance Specifications. No job too small and none too large for us to do. SHOWROOM NEXT DOOR TO TERRY & SHAFFER // Round. July 5.—Rev. J. F Smith pernwif 1 appoint- and reared in this county, and «x (Mivered two very good pect tc Hve and work here for the last week at his regular upbuilding of the county and the bet | ments at Bethlehem. His family al- terment of the people. If the peo- fo accompanied him on his trip Rev pie will give pie the opportunity I Smith is fillm* the unexpired tim** am sure that I can help them in fie of Rev. J. (\ Lawson, who resigned Legislature in the enactment of con i sometime ago to take charge of an- structiv* legislation, and in prevent- ether field. ing the enactment of foolish or-L The Community club of BethR- hatniful laws. I want to have a !<• m had a meeting last week and par! in the development of this ' report a good time The Communi- great county. tv dub is progressing and a lot of 1 announce mysdf as a candidate pnod view* of interest can b«* gotten for this office, subject to the rub’s out of it if we will attend and do of the Democratic party, and pledge our duty myself to support the nominess then*- Alma Hiott, of the Bethlehem To ot. \ • mato club has returned from Win N. ROSSER SMITH tbrop. where she went to take a two weeks’ course In the earning hool. Sh<* fetls very much bene fited from her rojrse and hopes to club I' v’ V. Children’s Dry. which I hereby announce roy candidacy for House of Representatives, sub- lect to the rules of the Deroocra4lc l0 ntinue succcsslul with the party. B. L. JONES. Srooal:*. S. C. was held' ‘•h the t> t.. V.hrin chare!) "n ti e I am a candidate for House of f,,„,(}> gummy, »»*« a success Representatives from Colleton conn- Earl Dodd an( , w B Garris, o' ty, subjec t to the rules oMhe Demo- nound epok# OD Sunday school "raDcpai.y. J. C. GOODWIN. work Both made very good speech S\noaks. S. C. FOR MA8TER The protracted meeting will bA gin with the Bethlehem Baptist At the solicitation of my friend* church on Wednesday night a*toi I he-eby announce myself a eandi- the fourth Sunday In July. Rev. ’tie for Master of Colleton county. Smith expects to have help with him nd pledge myself to abide the r'- through the meeting and will <on- .it* of the Democratic primaries (true several days. It is expected to JULIUS E. BEACH be one of the greatest revivals old Walterboro. jjMhlehem ha* 1 ever had. The pub lic, is invited to attend all these s**r- THE OLD RELIABLE BLACKSMITH SHOP , \ / y s' The business formerly conducted by E. P. Knight here is being continued. D. E. Knight, an experienced worker, has become associated with us, and has active charge of all work in the shop. He is an expert black smith, wheelwright and cabinet maker. / HORSESHOEING DONE BY EXPERTS MRS. E. P. KNIGHT & CO. I am a candidate to succeed ray- If in the office of Master for Col- g. Jordan f and family, of Lodge at tended Children's Day services at Bethlehem on the fourth Sunday Mr. Editor, crops are looking fine •elf i* ton county, will abide the re vl* c.f the primary, and will appreciate the support of every voter. • R. M. JEFFERIES. The Strong Withstand the Kent of I herehy announce myself a can ^ Summer Better Then the Week lid .te for lhe\office of Mast* r for 1 Old people who are feeble, and younger • oiltton oftunty. gubject to th<* rubs people who ate weak, will l>eatrengtbened of the fw**iocratic party. I pled/e end enabled to go through the depreM- in'Stdf to abide the results of the | mg h ta t of aummer by taking regularly arimarv election and to support 0/ G love’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies nominees of the party. »ad enriches the bloc4 and builda up E H (Nick* ULMER ,the whole system. 50c & yj Roadsters Tooring Cars and We have several Ford Touring Cars and Roadsters just in and erected. The time to enjoy an automobile is when the weather is hot, and the roads are good. Come and let us show you these excellent cars, which suit the roads and the purse so well. Rizer & Ayer WALTERBORO, \ S. C.