The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-05
DEMOCRATS RE=ORGANlzE.
COUNTY CONVENTION HELD IN
COURT HOUSE LAST MONDAY.
Delegates Elected to State Conven-
tion-Harmonious Meeting, and
Little Politics Heard.


The Democrats of Bamberg county
met in convention last Monday at
twelve o'clock in the court house.
The meeting was called to order by
County Chairman H. c. Folk, who
called on Rev. T. G. Herbert, pastor
of Trinity Methodist church, to open
the proceedings with prayer.
On motion of J. S. j. Faust, H. c..
Folk was elected temporary presi-
dent. S. G.. Mayfield nominated R.
w. D. Rowell as temporary secre-
tary, and he was elected.
The following delegates from the
various clubs in the county were
then enrolled:
Bamberg-J. B. Black, J. A. Byrd,
B. w. Miley, w. E. Free, c: B. Free,
J. w. Hill, A. w. knight, J. F. Folk,
J. D. Fielder, R. w. D. Rowell, J. w.
Stokes, F. F. Carroll, J. w. Stewart,
T. J. Rentz, L. B. Fowler, H. D. Free,
J. F. Carter, G. P. Harmon, H. G.
Folk.
Colston-P. NJ. Warn, J. A. Nc
Cormack.
Clear Pond-B. F.. Pearson.
Denmark. r. Owens, G. w.
Garris, J. S. J. Faust, J. q. Brooker,
S. G. Ray, J. D. Milhous, J. B. Guess,
S. G. .Mayfield, Asa Baxter, J. J. w.
Johnson, w. l.. Riley.
Edisto-A. G. w. Hill.
Ehrhardt-D. P. Smith, J. E. Nc
MILAN, J. WINS. Carter, I. w. Carter,
J. c. Copeland, G. J. HERS, G. w.
Hughes, DR.. j.. H. Roberts.
Fishpond-J. w. Zeigler, J. w.
steedley, D. o. Hunter, F.<E. Steed.
eovan-s. s. Williams. J. s.
Fields. ..
Hightower's MILL. w. Abstance
Kearse's Mill. A. Peters, c. L.
Brant, H. w. Ritter.
Lees-J. F. Jones.
Midway-H. w. Walker.
Olar-J. B.. Kearse, H. G. Kirk.
land, ]. r. Mccormack, c. F. Rizer
w. T. Cave, H. H. Kearse, A. L. Kirk.
land.
There were no delegates present
from Springtown.
On motion of c. W. Garris the
temporary organization was then
made permanent.
70 J. B. Black and j. B. Guess were
elected vice presidents.
The following resolution was then
offered by J. F. Folk, seconded by
s. G. Mayfield, and adopted:
Whereas, it has been rumored
that the Hon. c. w. Garris may be
induced to enter the race for con.
gress in the approaching primary
4, election, and knowing him\to be q
man of unimpeachable honor and
high character, peculiarly fitted fol
the high Office to which he aspires
by reason of extensive and success
full legislative experience, a splendid
education, and diversified personal
business interests, therefore be it .
Resolved, That we the representa-
tives of the Democratic party OF
Bamberg county, in convention as
sembled, give his candidacy our un-
qualified endorsement, and earnest
ly recommend him to the favorable
consideration of all good Democrats
of the second congressional district.
Mr.. Garris was then called upon
for q speech. He. responded in a
short address, in which he warmly
thanked the convention for it's ex-
preston of confidence. He stated
that he had not fully made up his
mind as to becoming a candidate.
The following were then ratified
by the convention as members Of the
county executive committee:
Bamberg-W. s. Bamberg.
Colston-H. J. Mcmillan.
Clear Pond-B. F. Pearson.
Denmark-S. G.. Mayfield.
Edisto-A. G. w. Hill.
Ehrhardt-J. WINS. Carter.
Fishpond-J. w. Steedly.
Govan-H. M. Kennedy.
Hightower's MILL. w. Abstance
Kearse-J. A. Peters.
Lees-H. B. Grimes.
Midway-G. E. Hutto.
Olar-A. L. Kirkland.
s. G.. Mayfield nominated c. B.
Free as member Of the State execu-
wi