The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-10-17
John S. Wilson, ESQ.

John s. Wilson. Esq, our townsman, at
te- protracted contest, was nominated by
the Judicial Convention at its closing ses-
sion held OF Sumter last Friday, to the
Office of Solicitor of the Third Judicial Cir
cult, for the ensuing term of four years.
7. NJ. Gilland, Esq, the incumbent, and
J. J. Dargan, Esq, Of Sumter, who has also
been solicitor of the circuit, were contest
ants. These two last named gentlemen are
widely and favorably known FOR forensic
talent and high attaiuments. OF the three
candidates Mr. Wilson was the youngest,
and his professional engagements have
been confined to Clarendon county. Un-
der the circumstances his nomination by q
body of intelligent. representative gentle
men made up from the tour counties-Sum-
ter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and George
towns high compliment. We recognize
the worth, the faithful services, and the
marked abilities and fidelity which charac-
terized the administration OF the Office by
both Mr.. Gilland and MIR. Dargan, and
without intending to detract in the least
| from the commendations due to them we
voice strong sentiment IN saying that the
judicial convention acted wisely III nomlnat-
ing Mr.. Wilton. It is the FIRST time since
tie creation of the Third Judicial Circuit
that the position has been awarded to Chr-
endon. It is the first time that Clarendon
has asked for it. Each OF the other eoun-
ties, and Williamsburg more than once, have
successfully laid claim to the Office. In pre-
senting Mr.. Wilson the two factions IN
Clarendon county, with marked cordially
never before evinced, were united. In
placing in nomination they offered to WI
lianosbure one of her native born; and to
Georgetown one worthy of her support
Mr.. Wilson was born in Williamsburg
county, near the historic Black MinGo. He
is the grandson on his paternal side OF Col.
D. D. Wilson, deceased, VINO was an honor
ed Senator, in ante beletm days, OF Williams
burg District; and on his maternal side, a
grandson of Capt S. J. Snowden. deceased,
Who was wealthy planter of the Indian
town community.
When quite O youth Mr.. Wilson came to
Manning, and entered the school of Mr.. D.
Witherspoon Erwin, well known as hne
teacher and scholarly gentleman. After
studying in this school for several years he
went to York, and entered the school OF
Rev. R. Latham, D. D., where he pursued
his studies for two terms. Returning to
Manning he entered the law Office Of Alr. B.
Presley Barron, and applied himself close:
" to the study of law and the practical
work of the Office for two years, and then
upon examination before the Supreme
Court in May 1881, was admitted to the Bar;
After his admission he became associated
with Mr.. Barron, and afterwards was asso'
ciated for one year with Hon. J. F. Rhame
Since then Mr.. Wilson has pursued success,
fully his profession. He has for series Of
years been the clerk of the Town Council,
land now holds that position. He was ap'
tpolnted Trial Justice for Manning toul
Years ago. and now holds that position. In
these several official positions his duties
have been faithfully performed; and LIS
urbanity, patience, and thoughtfulness have
won for him many friends. Mr. Wilson l.
IAN earnest, forcible, impressive speaker,
|eentlemsn of high order of talents; sue
eessful lawyer, and q public man Of large
promises.