The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-15
SHILOH MEETING.
THE CANDIDATES GREETED BY
TWO HUNDRED VOTERS.
The Meeting Was Well Attended and
The Candidates Made Interesting
and Instructive Speecies-Hon. A.
F. Lever Made His First Appear
ance in the County Campaign.

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ance in the County Campaign.
Salem, Aug. st might be inter-
esting to the many friends Of the can
dioates to know that they are all
we'll and when last Heard from We're
at the town" of Shiloh.
| This town is stated in the extreme
South eastern portion Of Sumter
county, almost on the line With Clar-
enGoa on ,ae s: "a. and Florence on
the Oh r.
There were about 200 voters pres
ent, and one can best imagine how
the candidates felt otter button hol-
ing a subject, and receiving the re
sponse, "that I live in Clarendon or
florence county, But many had
this experience. Without having taken
notes, I will attempt a brief synopsis
Of the sayings and doings Of the boys.
The candidates for Superintendent
of Education had second inning. Mr..
Cain was the first speaker, and re-
lated the financial condition OF the
school fund and Shiloh Township in
particular. He expressed his regrets
at the absence Of his opponents. AT
this juncture Mr.. Rembert was called
and the response rang out, 'Rembert
is here and he mounted the stand.
He gave figures showing the financial
condition Of affairs when he took hold
of the Office and when, he left it and
would be thankful for all !suppors
given him On the 2Sth of August.
Mr.. Pinckney had no official figures
to quote, but felt he could handle the
affairs of the office to the satisfaction
of all and with credit to himself. and
he did not want to be forgotten
when the day comes to decide this
question.
Next to air his well .doings was
Major Seals. He gave a full account
of his stewardship, backed by figures
showing the healthy condition OF the
county, and promised, if elected, to
discharge the duties Of the office to
thu best of his ability, always keep
ing a watchful eye to the interest OF
tne taxpavers. His record was before
the people and by it he was ready to
stand or fall, and if elected would, IN
future, as in the past, give the. ohce
the best and all that was in his shop.
Mr.. Plowden, who was next in order
felt that he too could discharge the
duties of the County Supervisor with
ability. Not having any record to sub
mi, would be glad after 2Sth to know
in future he would have record to
quote.
Mr.. Clifton, who is anxious to as
sunoe ensatorial honorS was next III
troduced. He spoke at length Ghere
was no time limit and an open air
concert), outlining his platform, in
favor of good roads, schools, dispen-
sarv and ..licker." Was in favor OF
State and not county control Of spir-
its. as the best method Of handling
flicker" traffic.
Mr.. Sanders came next in order,
stating his position on the al-aosoro-
| ing question of the Gay, ticker :
Was. in favor of county control OF the
LIQUOR traffic instead Of State, and felt
satisfied the county had material as
good and was as able as the State to
manage her home affairs, and was in
favor of buying liquor from bonded
warehoses, citing several of which he
saw out west, where good, pure stun
could always be gotten.
Dinner was next introduced to the
delight and good feeling Of the innner
nan.
After dinner the legislative aspi-
rants took a hand. Seven in number
and 10 absentees.
Mr.. stubbs was introduced first
Ascending a broken down platform
he outlined the political one on which
he stood. clearly, distinctly and brief
ly Is in favor of good roads, higher
education and State dispensary.
The next speaker was one whom
most of the audience thought was
first class dentist, but to their sur
prise they were Informed that he, too
was farmer and ran a farm about
II miles bove Sumter in section OF
country known as Providence, and II
any one did not believe this they
could go there and see it for them
selves. He was in favor of the NAM
| tenance OF the MALTA and cited the
| innnortance of keeping up this organ