The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-19
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.


count of sickness, to go out among the peo-
p!e. Was not candidate for pleasure, but
ior something to do. In reply to question
who be voted for Eve years ago, he did not
rememter now, but did not vote for Haskell,
although he was q straiohtout.
". S. Dinkias Has been II toe office for
two years Has tried to do his dn,v, and
will continue TO do so If fe-elected ASKED
that be be continued two years more. la re-
ply to question, "Did yon vote for Haskell?
he said, ''No, bul would not be ashamed to
say so it he did
Marion Dorn.-It has been said that the
County Supervisor has nothing to do, but II
he does his duty ne will be busy the year
round. Every man should ruu on his merits
II the people Can vote for and cleo, him on
his merits, be will appreciate it.
+ B. Muldrow--U Understands the duties OF
the Office and if elected will do his duty. lie
was so rDuch interrupted with questions
.bout hunting spies, how be voted, &C., that
ii was hard to say anything
ia Rbame -Yad 90 set speech and no
time TO make one Is a candidate because he
has right TO be Thinks he is qualified TO
fill the Office, and his trends think so too.
Has business experience, aud has had reason
abe success in attending to bis own ousl'
ness. In reply 20 question. "Was you one
one Of the men who tried to kill spies?' be
said he had nothing to do with it, but con't
be lieve 10 spies invading private rights.
J.J Shaw.-If elected vii. do his duty.
Knows what is rtqured. He was also put
through the usual qnes'ious.
M Wilson Announced that he was
candidate and vii! do his duty if elected
TREASURER.
Cant D f Keels As soon as hs appeared,
ones,ions were asked 10 regard to the rules
as 10 vo,ing He Stated that he was fully
posted and asserted that 10 vote cast Tor
members Of The Legislature containing less
than Sge n,mes of quAi f.d candidates sill
be counted The vote must not only be for
The full number 10 he elected but al the
names must be Of qualified canclda'es
There is 90 requirement as 10 candidates Tor
State officers they can ne voted for or 'e't
of as the voter may choose Capt heeis
then went on 10 say that ne is candidate lc
earnest and will FIJI the Office, if elected
Said he had heard reports ;he, he is sham
candidate 10 The Interest OF some one else
which he denied
II l.. Scarborough is now in ln ffce
and asks to De reelected AS 10 how he has
discharged his duties, he refers to the records
Of the ofice If anything wrong can be
found in his boaks or settlements he will
immediately reti;e from The campaign.
AUDITOR.
R 0 Dixon.-Is stranger personally to
some people of the county, but is glad to ap-
near before the voters His life has been
spent il the county and those who may not
know him should know sof him.
He has had much experiene as a
book keeper and fees ful!s qualified to
disch 4rge The du,ies of the office
J.D. Wider.--Was sick and unable to be
present.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
w. DuRant-Gave his experience and
observations since be has been ID the office.
Tnere has been great impro7emen'-lo toe
interest of the people. in school buildings,
and in finances The prospects for the schools
are now better than ever. The schools G.
now ne run for six mootbs each year. His
experience qualities him to do better than
heretofore and he asks 10 be reelected.
J Edwi1 nheri.-Appreclate ice Value
Ct education, and if elected will do his best
to insure 10 all the nes; service to be obtained
from the public funds
A. P. Viusion.-Gave sketch of the
working o: the public school system nader
the new law. The Superintendent 's
bonded officer, and the school affa re- are con-
troled by school board If elected he will
give his best service to insure the greatest
good 10 all so far as is under his manage
meDt.
CORONER
". b. Commander Has filed the office
the pas, term and given il bis best attention
Appreciates the support heretofore given him,
and asks to be trea,ed.in the same way as al
the lsst primary.
a D Moses-This is his first appearance
in his life as candidate, and will appreciate
the support of all who will give him their
favorable consideration.
Charles Thames -Aanouuced ths, be is
canida,e at the suggestion Of Numerous
friends, ard hoped to receive the support of
enough to put him in the cfice. II elected
will 60 his duty.