The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-07-09
FREDERICK H. HYATT.

Mr.. Frederick H. Hyatt is one of
the candidates for Governor subject
to the result Of the Democratic prim-
aries and inasmuch as this is his
first entry into politics, a sketch
concerning his public life will be Of
interest.
His early life was passed upon
the plantation where he was born.
At the close of the civil war, his
fathers fortune having disappeared
in the smoke of the conflict, Mr..
Hyatt, lad of sixteen went to work
on his own account. BY his own eff
forts he received an education in
the schools and colleges of his ma
tive State,
In 1884 he began his career in
the insurance world. filling various
positions with distinction and in
1892 he was appointed manager for
South Carolina for The Mutual Life.
which position he now holds. Nj.
Hyatt has lived in Columbia for
more than 20 years and is recognize
ed as one of the business leader In
addition to his insurance work. he
has made a success in handling real
estate and other interests.
Turing :he adminlst ration of lie
late Governor Ellerbe, vacancy
arose on the Richland County board
Of commissioners. MIR. Hyatt was
named to fill out the unexpired term
nuu as chail Ian was member CT The
board of equalization. He did not
offer for election. 1t was during
his term as commissioner tha: the
lirst steps were taken to impr we tie
county highways. which are now
pointed to with pride throughout the
co,rtry.
Mr.. Hyatt has received varlohs ar-
pointments Of former Governors. he
ing one of the State delegates ACCOM-
panying the governatorial parties to
the Dewey celebration, the Marion;
Good Roads congress at St. Louis
and various other conventions.
He has always taken high stard
for the moral uplift of his commnn-
ty. The erection of Columbia's Y.
NJ. c. A. building was due to Mr..
Hyatt's energy while serving as its
president. When it was found nee
essary to enlarge Columbia College.
Mr.. Hyatt gave the necessary lands
for the erection OF new buildings and
gave considerable financial aid. He
is Methodist. serving his church in
various capacities. however when it
was found that the Lutheran Theo-
logical Seminary, with proper finan-
cial aid, would be moved to Colum-
bia. Mr.. Hyatt was among the first to
respond with such assistance.
Upon the organization of the Sou
thern Cotton Association he was
elected State Treasurer and was sub
sequently named treasurer for the
entire South. This association haV-
ing fulfilled it's mission to the FARM
ers of the South, 1t was merged into
the Farmers Union.
Mr.. Haytt first conceived the idea
of a good roads association for South
Carolina. its membership consisting
of supervisors. county officials and
others interested in highway i'm
provements. He has been the presi-
dent Of the association since its or
ganiZ;ption. Conventions are annual
" held for the exchange OF ideas
and discussions by men conversant
with the needs Of the State. Mr..
Hyatt has visited every county and
most towns OF the State. OIL various
missions and his knowledge Of the
financial. geographical and educa-
tional conditions make MIN peculiar
lily fitted for the position to which
he aspires.-Adv.