Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-16
THE NOMINEE FOR SOLICITOR.
WHAT THE PRESS OF THE CIRCUIT SAYS
ABOUT HIM.
Winnsboro News,


The methods by which the nomination
was secured were acknowledged by all to be
fair to all the candidates and the utmost
good feeling prevailed at the hour of ad-
iournment. That Mr.. Mcdonald will make
an admirable solicitor, none doubt. He is
we'll known in Fairfield and nothing fur
ther need be said by us.
Lancaster Ledger.
The Democratic convention OF the sixth
Judicial Circuit reconvened at Chester on
Monday afternoon last. We presume the
same candidates were before the conven-
ton. At 1Oo'clock on Tuesday morning j.
E. Mcdonald, Esq, of Winnsboro was
unanimously nominated for Solicitor. MIR.
Mcdonald is ayOung man OF ability and his
nomination will give unanimous satisfac-
tion in this circuit. He has had considera-
BILE practice as criminal lawyer, and is
fitted in every respect for the office. This
cloak of honor could not have fallen on one
more worthy to wear it.
Chester Reporter.
James Edward Mcdonald was born near
Richburg, Chester county, on the 18th of
December, 1856. His earliest education was
received under the instruction of the late
James B. Magill, Esq. In 1871 his father
was called to the pastorate of New Hope,
Associate Reformed church, Fairfield coun-
ty. Here young Mcdonald became pupil
of Rev. H. NJ. Henry, and was prepared by
him for admission into Erskine College, en-
tering that institution in October, 1874. He
graduated with distinction in the class OF
1877, and began, in short time, to read
law in the office of McCants & Douglass, at
Winnsboro. The law of the State, at that
time, required that a student of law should
pursue his studies for two years before ap-
plying for admission to the bar; so that Mr..
Mcdonald was admitted to the practice OF
law in January, 1880. He opened an office
in Winnsboro then, and has since continu-
ously and most successfully practiced his
profession at that place. BY his fine natu-
raj powers of mind, diligently cultivated,
his ardent devotion to his profession, his
courteous and affable manners, and his high
moral worth, he has attained a place in the
front rank Of the younger members OF the
bar in this section of the State. His many
friends in Chester congratulate him upon
the distinction conferred upon him, and wish
and predict for him a career Of increased
success, honor and usefulness.
Chester Bulletin
J. f. Mcdonald, Esq, was born in Ches-
ter county, near Richburg, December 10,
1856. He graduated at Erskine College, and
was admitted to the bar January 16, 1880.
He has been engaged since that time IN the
practice of his profession at Winnsboro, and
has obtained a good practice. His career as
a lawyer has been throughout honorable
and successful. He has devoted himself as
siduously to his profession, and now occu-
pies high position at the Winnsboro bar.
He is Strong and ready speaker, a clear
reasoner, and withal good manager of
causes. He has been called upon as referee
to determine imDOrtant and difficult uueS-
tions, both of law and fact, and his reports
havealways been clear, able and exhaustive.
Rock Hill Herald.
Wehave no personal acquaintance with Mr..
Mcdonald, but we understand he is a talent
ed young lawyer, man of excellent traits
of character, and those who know him say
he will make an exceptionally good officer.
While regretting the defeat of Mr. McCaW,
the Democracy Of York will give Fairfield's
honored son warm and enthusiastic sup
port.