The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-07-10

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rushed up with a crown Of flowers,
put it on his head and bore him in their
arms out on the square. The rivalry
was so great that in few minutes
! Talbert's friends came up and bore him.
out in similar manner.
County Chairman Rainsforrd, forci-
bly,, gracefully, with no reference to-
fruit culture, made appropriate re-.
marks, stated his platform and an
nounced as first speaker Col. Gunter,
candidate for the office Of attorney
general. Col. Gunter paid tribute
briefly to the historic record of Edge
field county, more briefly referred to-
his record, then used his 10 minutes to
| the discussion OF some issues concern
ing his candidacy.
The Hon. W. F. Stevenson came next
and would waste no words in compli-
menting a great county; great enough
to stand alone. At once he began his
reply to Mr.. Gunter's special charges.
Will prove his fitness for office out Of
his opponents mouth. The issue is be-
tween Mr.. Gunter and the ways and
means committeeman with him. He
read a statement from committee, ex-
planning that he (Mr Stevenson) was
sennt for to appear before them.
Charges unjust to committee and to
Mr.. Stevenson"-so said letter. Cheers
and applauuse.) Any charge relating to
| this is untrue; no man can establish
it nor assert it to my face. NeWberry
bars action suits me. Issue NOW be-
tween them and Mr.. Gunter.
Col. ]. Harvey Wilson came next and
his firm speech warmed up his Edge
field hearers. He was interrupted with
cheers and applause, which were vehe-
mently renewed at it's close. Col. j.
Thomas Austin came, briefly and with
dignity, presenting his claims and was
we'll received.
The letter of Treasurer Jennings,
who has his plum and "gone on" was
now ready, after which candidates for
the office OF Superintendent Of Educa-
tlon spoke, Mr.. Martin leading and
finding a very responsive audience. Mr..
Martin made his speech, though hot
weather had made his opponent warm
up and discussed issues. Changing
books and the election of county SUI
perintendents. His speech and his IL
lustrationns pleased the crowd and he
closed, having been we'll listened to,
ending with applause.
Supt. J. J. McMahan spoke next, with
brief reference to necessity Of having
a clown along to give us mental rest.
We need clear headed, courageous pur-
pose-not jokes. Mr.. McMahan then
gave his closely listening hearers some
| facts we'll worth consideration. Then
recorded his purpose and his work, in
dependently and resolutely defending
his position, taken solely for advance
ment of needs Of the office which he
held. Mr.. McMahan had time only for
brief statement regarding his limited
opponent. Mr.. McMahan was earnestly
| listened to and closed with cheers and
applause.
Cheers and counter cheers for Tall
bert and Tillman now reigned, cheers
for Talbert predominating, in spite OF
Chairman Rainsford's efforts to pro-
duce order. Some semblance Of order
was finally secured after continuous
pounding of the chairman's gayel. The
rival factions were very noisy. Col.
Talbert then got the floorr and asked
for quiet and the continuance Of the
programme.
Capt. Hayward was greeted with
cheers and enthusiasm; then again
cheers and counter cheers for Talberrt
and Tillman with some few for Hey
ward.
Cal. Talbert and the chairman again
asked for order Col. Talbert asking
for Hayward, at this Col. Talbert's
home, the same courtesy and attention
shown Col. Talbert at WATERFORD.
Capt. Hayward spoke to a talkative
crowd, the two rival home factions
having much to say to each other.
Whenever the speaker was applauded,
there were cries for Talbert and Till
man. Heyward's allusion to the con-
trast between this and former meet
ings was greeted with genuine Edge
field cheers. Capt. Hayward, contin-
uing, held the attention OF his hearers,
winning applause, which was always
met by counter cheers for Tilfman and
Talbert.
Air splitting Edgefeld yells, loud
and continued greeted the appearance
of Col. Tillman. Again counter cheers
for Tillman and Talbert greeted the
ears with vehement roar. Th echair-
mans gavel was Of no avail and for a
long time Col. Tillman faced the cheer
ing, noisy crowd. The continuous beat
ing Of the chairman's gavel added to
this with no quieting effect. At last ST.
lence reigned momentarily and Col.
Tillman thanked the friends at his
home who gave him such enthusiastic
welcome. He spoke Of the courteous
greeting given him at the home OF
Capt Hayward and was sure similar