The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-01-07
THE Old and THE NE W
REcENTLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
TAKE CHARGE.

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TAKE CHARGE.
only Two sheriffs in Thirty-Two
Years-Few Changes in the Coun-
" Officials.
The county officials elected at the
last election was inducted into Of
'fice on Tuesdar. There was only
three changes. The following Of
fcials, who begin new terms, were
elected without opposition: Clerk
of court, G. L. salley, who has 81
ready served sixteen Sears in that
position; treasurer, A. D.. Fair;
auditor, T. NJ. McMichael, and mag
istrate, C. P. Brunson. All of whom
have ser;ed in their respective po-
sitions long and faithfully.
Supervisor Fielder, who was sworn
in Monday, is not novice in the po-
sition of supervisor, as he held that
Office once before. He now succeeds
Mr. A. F. Fairey, who was appoint
!. ed to fill out the unexpired term of
Mr.. o. NJ. Dantsler, who resigned
gRhen he was elected Sheriff of Cal
noun county Mr.. t'airey did not
seek reelection in lne last election.
At preliminary meeting Of the
Supervisor, and the Board Of Towa-
ship Commissioners held in Decem-
Der there was some friction about
the election or appointment Of GER
tain officials. This trouble has been
amicably adjusted, and the matter
will not be carried to the courts as
reported at one time. A compro-
mise has. been effected by the board
naming the county attorney and the
supervisor the balance Of the minor
officials. DR.. L. K. Sturkie will con-
1inue as attorney and Mr.. M. T..
zeigler will officiate as clerk to the
board. Mr.. C. B. Williamson has
been named as overseer OF the coun-
ty poor house and farm.
Sheriff Jonn H. Dukes, who has
for the past sixteen years rendered
conspicuous service by faithful at
Iention to his official duties, has been
succeeded by Mr., A. NJ. Salley, who,
previous to 1892, filled this position
with splendid ability. Naturally, the
new sheriff is not unfamiliar with
the manner of conducting the az
fairs of the office.
Sheriffs Salley was defeated six
teen years ago by now ex-Sherif
Dukes; therefore, at the end of the
present term, Orangeburg county
will have had but two sheriffs in
thirty-two years. Mr.. Dukes re-
tires to private life, carrying with
him the best wishes Of host of
friends, for everybody loves this
grand old veteran regardless Of po-
ntical aflliation.
Sheriff Salley is we'll qualified in
every way for the Office, and, like his
successor, enjoys the confidence of the
, people to the fullest extent. He will
have the support of all the people
in the discharge of his arduous du-
ties. and the people can rest as
sured that the duties of the office
will be conducted on the same high
plane that it has in the past, under
Sheriff Dukes and the present in
cumbent.
: Sheriff Salley has appointed Mr..
Thos. A. Salley clerk in his office,
and Mr.. Ransom, Board Jailer.
Mr.. Lucius w. Livingston has as
sumed responsibility for the proper
conduct of the affairs Of the Office
of county superintendent Of educa-
ton, Mr.. Livingston is quite
young man, and has never before
aspired to political honors. Thor
oughly capable and familiar with
educational matters, a most success
( full. administration is predicted for
him. The Hon. Stiles R. Mellichamp,
who has held this office for the past
four years, and whose reputation as
an educator of exceptional ability is
Statewide, will devote his time to
lucrative fire insurance business
which he has built up. Mr.. Melli.
champ was a candidate for State
Superintendent of education in the
primaries last summer.