The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-04
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also the present county Chdll lldH' ,
Auditor w. w. Cromer. and County
Treasurer John l.. Epps. The repre-
sentative of The Herald and News
has heard OF no opposition against
any OF these three gentlemen. tand
the general impression seems to be
that none OF them will be opposed.
What will be developed in the general
political situation before the first pri-
mary comes, however. it would not
be safe for any man to predict.
The Sheriff's Race.
Sheriff NJ. NJ. Buford states det-
nitelv that he will be in the race for
reelection. Mr.. w. \. Hill will
likely be in the race also. In fact. he
has been urged to go into the race
and has about decided to do so.
The Supervisors. Race. -.
County Supervisor John NJ. Schum-
pert will not seek reelection. He
saws there is too much work and not
enough money in the Office. MIR. }.
Monroe Wicker has definitely decided
to 60 into this race. as has also Mr..
G. Sam Moore. Mr.. W. H. Wendt is
seriously considering the matter. but
has not yet definitely determined to
enter the race. Mr.. J. Y. Floyd will
also be in the race las will probably
Mr.. Benjamin Halfacre.
Superintendent Of Education.
! County Superintendent Of Educa-
ton Eugene S. Werts will seek re-
election. No definite opposition has
developed to Mr. Werts, though sew
eral names have been mentiond.
For Master.
Master H. H. Rikard will be in the
race for reelection. Mr.. w. D. Har-
dy has been mentioned in connection
with this race, and it is said that Mr.
J. w. D. Johnson will very probably
run.
For Coroner.
Mr.. F. Marion Lindsay has an
nounced himself a candidate for re-
election. He will likely be opposed
by Mr.. J. N. Bass.
The Senatorial Race.
Hon. Cole. l.. Blease has announced
himself candidate for the state SEN
ate. The present state senator is the
Hon. George S. Mower.
For the Legislature.
There are going to be number OF
candidates for the house Of represent
atives. Mr.. Arthur Kibler has not as
vet stated whether he will be in the
race for reelection 1t is probable that
Capt. John F. Banks will not seek re-
election. The other member OF the
house at present. Mr. F. H. Aull. has
announced himself a candidate for re-
election.
Mr.. W. H. Sanders will be i'll the
race and so definitely statd to a re-
preventative of the Herald and News
Mayor John W. Earhardt has been
mentioned in this connection. and
when seen said that he had not yet
decided whether he would enter. 1t Is
probable that Mr. Earhardt will run
Mr.. F. w. Higgins is seriously
thinking of running for the legisla-
ture. though he may decide to enter
the race for superintendent Of educa'
ton.
DR.. R. c. Carlisle has been men
toned for the legislature. MIR. F. H
Dominick has also been mentioned IN
this connection. Mr.. Dominick has
not yet definitely announced decls'
ion in the matter.
For Solicitor.
Hon. Thos. S. Sease. the solicitor
of this circuit. will be opposed by
Representative Cooper, OF Laurens
who is already actively in the field.
Other Candidates.
These are not all the candidates. In
fact. this is but general survey OF
the political field as it appears al
present. There will without doubt be
others. When they come they will
be heard from. The probate judge
holds over for two more years.