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VOL. XVIIL KINGSTREE, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 8, 15)02. NO. 10
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THE DEMOCRAT
A VERY HARMONIOUS F
MON
Dr, Williams Reelected County Ch
tion Required to Declare
Senator I
The County Democratic Convention
met in tlie Court house
on Monday, May 5, at 12 o'clock
with Dr. A. II. Williams in the
chair. The first business was a
temporary organization and on the
nomination ot' J. H. Black well
Dr. Williams was unanimously
elected temporary chairman.
Then came the nomination and
election of tlie other Dfficers as
toliows: J. H Black well, vice
chairman; C. W. Wolfe, secretary;
M. D. Nesmilh, assistant secretary
and A.A.Brown, treasurer.'
The roll was called by the seere
larv and the tollo'ving delegates
enrolled:
ROLL OF DELEGATES.
Prospect?SPoston.J J Hanna,
J J Eaddv.
ImliatOown?Walter C Wilson,
H E Hanna.
Poplar Hill?B B ('handler, M
M Thomas, F ,tl Britton, B.J
Chandler.
Greeley ville No. 2? A R Jeffords,
R H Footman, N D Lesesne,
8 V Taylor, Ned Ard.
Greeleyville No. 1?S M Bradshaw,
J W Gamble, L B Browd.r,
G G Gist. '
1 ? o \\r c nr.,Venn
1 euar i)wam|i? ??
J*Y AIcGil), W I) Snowden.
Trio? A B Katurek, W P
Moore, J B Files, J F Welch.
Central? S H Guerrv, R H
Tisdale.
Earls?W D Crooks, J J Gib
son, A M iiaselden.
Jeflersonion? W C Snowden.
Ti 11 man?J R Cox, D T Conyers,
N L Cox.
Hebron? R B Smith, W L
Burgess, R C MtElveen, J C McElreen,
W IV Kennedy.
- Cake Citv? J II Blackwell, R
D Rollins, A H Williams, B W
Stewart, J LSmckev, B M Clement,
J M Matthews. W F Kennedy,
M A Thomas, J D Daniel, E T
Moody, E A Cook, H G Askins.
McAllisters Mill? R Collins,
B Bartield, W W H Cock field, H
M Thomas, J J Daniel.
Black Mingo? J S Graham, C
D Cook, Sr., yJ M Godwin, J C
Josey.
High Hill?S J Godwin, Louis
McGee,
Suttons?R D Blakeley, A W
Chandler, J J Graham, S P Cooper.
Kings! ree?D C Scott, G P
Nelson, W H Kennedy, R J Kirk,
n Vallakon _T A 1\'p||pv. G S
11 11 11^11% IIUU^ \f ** ?
Barr, W V Biockington, 0 W
Woll'e, E L Hirsch, R K Wallace,
L*Koy Lee, H 0 Britton, S Mc B
Scott.
Black River? H H Kinder, M
R Thomas.
Gouriins?S G McDouald, B E
Ciarkson.
Salters?-T E Salteis, J G Li
frage, John C Everett.
Lanes? D E Gordon, W F
Rodgers. ,
Johntonville? N M Venterf, 5
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1C CONVENTION.
MEETING HELD ON LAST
DAY.
airman?Delegates to State Convene
r Their Attitude Toward
McLaurin.
B Haselden, J H Chapman, J A
Cockfield, \V F Joye, E F Prosser,
W H Harmon.
trades? M I) Nesmith, W E
Hanna, J P Wlieeler, J P Epps,
j R F Epps.
j Pleasant Grove?J D Carter, L
: O Gaskins.
Scranton?P 8 Wall, W S Lynch,
W 8 Kennedy, A M Cook, W E
Cook.
On motion of Mr. Blackwell the
temporary organization was made
permanent.
COUNTY CHAIRMAN ELECTED,
At this point Dr. Williams ani
nouneed that nominations for the
election of a niemt-er of the State
Executive Committee and a Chairman
ot the county Executive ComMiiltoo
worn in nrilrr.
Mr J II liluckwell was elected
State Executive Committeeman
without opposition.
For Chairman ot the County
Executive Committee the following
were nominated: A II Williams,
\V H Kennedy. William
Cooper, LeRoy Lee, D E Gordon,
and J A Kellev. Except Dr Williams.
as faJt as they were nominated
each in turn declined.
When Capt. Kelley's turn came,
he, after giving his rea.-ons for declining,
stepped to tiie Iront and
in a neat little speech presented
Dr. Williams' name to be voted
upon. This resulted in Dr. Williams
being unanimously re-elected
Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Committee, or County
Chairman lor the ensuing two
years.
STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES.
The Convention next went into
the election ol S delegates to the
State Convention, which meets in
Columbia on May 21. Alter several
withdrawals 13 candidates j
u'prp vntpd for with the following!
result: ft D Rollins 74, (J W
Wolfe 72, W H Kennedy 64, A fl
Williams 62, PS Wall 56, J C Josey
55, E F Prosser 54, T E Walters
52, W W Kennedy 48, W F
Kennedy 45, W S Lynch 44, B W
Stewart 33, W V Brockinton 25.
Messrs, Polling, Wolfe, Kennedy,
Williams, Wall, Josey, Prosser
and Baiters having received the
highest vote were declared the
eight members elected.
. After some discussion a resolu
tion was adopted allowing these
delegates to choose their own alternates.
On motion of Mr.
Blaekwell each candidate for delegate
to the State Convention was
I required to declare his attitude
toward McLaurin and "Commercial
Democracy". As might hate
been expected none was tound to
favor the junior Senator or his
newfangled doctrine.
IN MEMORY OF HAMPTON.
Mr. Ii J. Kirk in a very eloquent
speech introduced Capt. D. ?. Gordon,
who read the following resoluA
tions on the death of Wade Hantp90
ton, which called forth touching
and appropriate remarks from N.
D. Lesesn*1, J. II. Blackwell and
J. A. Kellev:
Whereas, God in His omnicience
lias removed from his earthly
sphere of action, that distinguished
hero and statesman, Wade Hamp
ton, and while we have submissively
bowed to the will of Ilim
tliaf flnoll, oil lliin<rs wpll hp it.
i ? -Resolved,
That in the death of;
Wade Hampton South Carolina
has lost her best beloved and most
illustrious son,-and while we sorrow
lor him departed, we thank
the Creator that he was not taken
away in his prime, but was allowed
to live the lull measure of
years and inspire by his lile the
youth of our land to higher and
nobler things. And we do extend
to his family our most sincere
sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Be it further resolved, That
j this .Convention has heard with
Igreat pleasure of the movement
j looking to the erection of a mono
! merit to perpetuate the memory
of this grand oid hero, and *o enable
Williamsburg county to assist
in this work of love?that the
I County Chairman do appoint a
committee ot one member from
each Democratic club, who are
authorized and instructed to co,I
lect funds to assist in building
this memorial to the memory of
General Hampton and to remit
all collections to the Hampton
Monument Committee at Columbia,
S, C.
These resolutions were passed
;
jwnnour a aissenunji voice.
m ?> o ?
WARM WORDS FOR WILLIAMS.
Col. Thomas Wilson Expresses Himself
in Unmistakable Terms.
Kditor County Record:
My attention has jusi been
called to a better in The Weekly
Mail, signed 1<A Private in the
Ranks", in which my name, as
well as several others, is mentioned
as a probable candidate tor the
"? - - J r \ tifMi
Senate to succcea i;r. wimams.
I beg to advise through your columns
that I have no political aspirations;
and that if I did have.
I would not oppose Dr. Wiiliams
lor the senate, or for any other
office for which he might announce
himself.
I hope that Dr. Williams will
in the near future announce himself
a candidate for re-election,
and I believe he will be elected
to succeed himself by a very
handsome vote. Dr. Williams has
made a most acceptable senator,
and has devoted his time and
ability to the affairs of the county,
tie has always done what he
thought was for the best interests
of his constituents, and a close
search of the records will show
that Dr. Williams' vote in the senate
has always been on the right
side.
I think that he should be sent
back to the senate and hope he
will have no opposition.
Yours *ruly,
Thomas Wilson.
Cades, S. 0., May 3,19*2.
Death keeps no almanac.
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Various Matters Passed 6n at Monday's
Meeting.
After adjournment of the County
Convention Monday afternoon County
Chairman Williams called a meeting
of the County Democratic Executive
Committee, the members of
which had been elected by the
Convention. Chairman Williams
presided and the meeting was well
l_J A A T).........
uueuueu. xi. . munii ,>uo cicuicu
permanent secretary and treasurer.
In accordance with the resolution
passed by the County Convention
the following committee was appointed
to solicit funds for the
Hampton monument;
J A Kelley, Chairman, J J Daddy.
I W C Wilson, B B Chandler, T B
Gourdin, W D Snowden, W D Bryan,
S H Guerry, W S Camlin, Wm
Cooper, J li Cox, W W Kennedy, J
H Black well, Henry Collins, J S
Graham, S Evans, J J Graham, D C
Scott, S R Monzon, S W Gamble, J
E Davis, D E Gordon, W H Harmon,
Tlios Wilson, S M Brudshaw, A A
Brown, W S Lynch.
candidates' assessments.
Following are the assessments decided
on for candidates entering the
race at the next primary election: I
Congressman $o, Senator $5,
House of Iiepresgptatives $3, Auditor
$5, Treasurer $5, Superintendent
of Education $5, County Supervisor
$5, County Commissioner ?1, Magisv
trate $1, Board of Control $1, Supervisor
of Registration $1.
It was further agreed that no
votes be counted for any candidate
who does not file his pledge.and pay
his assessment on or befoie the first
campaign meeting.
CAMPAIGN MEETINGS. *
It was decided to hold several
campaign meetings in order that the
candidates may have the opportunity
of presenting their views to the peo-j
pie and shaking hands with their
constituents. These meetings will
be held during* the month of August
at the following places:
August 6, Black Mingo.
August 8, Trio.
August 19, Greeley ville.
August 20, Kingstree.
August 21, Lake City.
August 22, Scrautun.
TM./v fnllntirinrr nnniimltAO TV ft <3 an- I
.L lie lunvniug vvuiiiitwwv
pointed to lcok after building a
stand for the State Campaign speakers:
D. C. Scott, W. C. Wilson, B.
B. Chandler, T. B. Gourdin. The
chairman is also a member ex officio
of this committer.
Graded School Roll of Honor. 9th
Grade?Bessie Harper, Pearl
Koger, Helen Scott, Loreua Ross.
8th Grade ? Adelaide Haiper,
Flossie Harper.
7th Grade ? Mattie Brockiiiton,
Lila Hammett.
5th Grade?Leila Davidson, Julius
S/?nt.L
4th Crad( ?John Davidson. Roy
Register.
2nd Grade?Fred Davidson, Tom
Gilland, Walter Harper.
1 st Grade?Essa Davidson, Tom
Harper, Rob Kirk, Rob Register,
Winnie Scott
Falling in love is inspiration;
staying there is habit.
A mau who will bring shame to
his parents will not hesitate to
bring shame to himself.
VETERANS OF CAMP PRESSLEY
Meet and Eldfct Officers ^For the Ensuing
Year.
Pursuant to a notice publi^ieii
in The County Record a meeting
ot' Camp Pressley, C. V., was
hnl/t in tiio />/-?iirt tiftnjo An Mnn.
day last,, Apnl 5, Commandant D.
E. Gordon presiding.
Owing to the absence of the adjntant
the proceedings of the pre*
vious meetings could not be read.
The following officers were
elected to serve for the eusuing
year: 1). E. Gordon, commandant;
F. M. Brifton, 1st vice presi*
den: G? J. Graham, adjutant.
On account of the small at*
tendance no delegates were elected
to represent this camp at the
Greenville reunion; but, on motion
of Comrade Jacobs, the following
resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the election of
delegates and a sponsor to represent
this camp at the Greenville -f
reunion be postponed until the
first Monday in June next, and
that a committee be appointed to
revise the membership roll on or
before that day, having obtained
all necessary papers from the
former adjutant. t
In accordance with this resoluJ;on
Comrades Jacobs, Graham
.'Ad Gordon were appointed. The
committee will meet in the court ' . j
house on Monday, May 2Gtb, to
discharge the duties imposed.
Members are requested to at- -?
tend the June meeting.
buttons Club. j J
Suttons Democratic club met ,/{
at. the store of R. P. Hinnant'Saturday
evening at 4 o'clock. The
following officers were elected;
President, J. J. Graham; vice
president, S. B. Gordon; 'secretary ' - :
and treasurer, W. C. Ogburn; com- >
mittee on registration, S. B. Gordon,
R. D. Blakeley and J. J.
Graham; member of executive
committee, J. J. Graham; dele<?olnc
f a aannttr nAnnonfinn1 r n
ci i o iv vvuii tj vvii t vuijwtij t-v? *y?
B'.akeley, A. W. Chandler, J, J,
Graham and S. J. Cooper.
The following resolution was
unanimously passed by the clubi
Whebe>a8. it has pleased God, in
His all-wise providence, to remove
from our midst our brother, J. J J
Cooper, a member of the Sutton*
Democratic club; be it therefore
Resolved, 1st, Thatin hisd^ath
the club has lost a true and faithful
member. v - _
Resolved, 2nd, That a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the
county papers and a copy to lus * $J
bereaved family,
J. J. Graham, Pres.
W. 0. Oqburn, Sec.
nymeneai.
Married?On Thursday, May 1,
1002, at the home of the Dride's
parents, Foreston, 8. 0., Miss
Zaida McRoy and Mr. S. E. McDtnald,
Pev. Mr. Pooser pert'oiming
the ceremony. The bride is
one of Foreston's most popular
young ladies and the groom, who j
is the efficient assistant postmaster
at Lanes, has the congratoln?
Hons of a host of friends*