The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-08
WEDGF.FIELD MEETING.
Report of the CAMPAIGN Speeches
Made at Wedgefield on Friday.

"SQSc1lS!O: Aug. O."1 llS SOuI4ly
campaigners opened the guns on
about the largest crowd ever assem-
bled here for a like purpose. Being
too wet to do any farm work, coupled
with the announcement of a game of
ball with Hagood in the afternoon,
brought the crowd out. DR.. NJ. L.
Parler was presiding.
The educators were up first. Mr..
S. D. Cain thanked the good people
Of Wedgefeld for votes given him in
former elections, and requested an
examination of his record, and if
found satisfactory, wanted their votes
again. Mr.. Cain also contradicted a
report circulated here "that he had
said the. law did not require him to
visit the schools, said this was why he
was not in his Office more Of his time,
having to- visit the schools.
Mr.. J. Edw. F:embert next told of his
ability. etc., and what he accom-
plished when in Office some years
back, and wanted the office again.
Mr.. Charley Pinckney read from
Manuscript fhis reasons for being in
the race, and felt if elected he could
perform the duties required, etc.
Supervisor.
Mr.. Miles Plowden felt at home
here, was the first time he had ever
asked anything at the hands of the
voters Of Sumter county, was mis-
understood at Privateer, only favored
levying a tax for working roads if
re essary.
Mr.. w. H. Seals felt grateful to the
voters for past favors. Had worked
hard with assistants of fellow men,
bers Of board, Messrs. Thomas and
Brogdon, to get the county out Of
debt. His record was before the peo-
ple, and he wanted the Office for an
other term just to show the people
what he could do with the county out
of debt, which would probably be the
case by end of the present year.
Auditor.
Mr.. J. D. Wilder felt at home: re-
minded Of the time when he taught
school in these parts. People knew
him and of his competency. Was
sorry Mr.. Mullrow was not present.
Mr. Robert Muldrow arrived later
and in a short speech which could
scarcely be keard, there was so
much noise, made known he was
seeking the office; felt that being a
young man should not debar him.
Senators.
Mr.. a. X. Sanders, as far back as
memory carries him, has had friends
here. Having been a member of the
house for several terms, felt fully
qualified for duties of Senator. OPP
posed to sale of whisffey personally
in any way, but if we must sell it, in
favor Of county dispensaries, then the
county would get all the profits. Was
a farmer and felt he could better
represent the farmers. Only four
out of the present members Of the
Senate were farmers. The votes he
did not get, why, he would like for
Mr.. Clifton to have them.
Mr.. Clifton was born in Lexington
county, but got here as soon as pos
sible. Reviewed his record in House.
was as much of a farmer as Mr.. San
ders. would like to test their ability
in pulling bell cord over a hay burner.
in favor Of reformed dispensary, op-
posed to compulsory education.
Wanted votes Nj. Sanders did not get.
Legislators.
Mr.. II. A Moses, not an orator to
win votes by eloquence, was in favor
of what most the others were, good
roads, tax reduction, etc. Is opposed
to prohibition, the forces would not
pull together in favor of purified
dispensary against county dispen-
saries.
Mr.. Fraser stands in his record
is not in favor of selling whiskey at
ali if possible to help it, if we must
have place to sell it, is in favor OF
county dispensaries, showed how un-
fair is the present method of sharing
out profits. Mr.. Fraser explained fully
why some thought he was an enemy
Of Clemson College, which we have
all read III account Of the Privateer
meeting. Under no consideration
would he vote fo. continuance Of the
dispensary system as at present.
Would appreciate same support he
has always received here.
Mr. McElveen was in favor Of the
good things the others We're in favor
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