The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1910-02-08
ROW OVER WALNUT
COVE POSTOFF|CE
NOW On

ne stokes county RepuDIlcan eX-
ecutiva committee was to meet at
Danbury last Saturday pursuant to the
call of Chairman n o. Petree, for the
purpose of selecting a postmaster for
the town of Walnut Cove Only IA of
the ~ committeeman of the county
were present, owing to the rough
weather, deep snow lying on the
uncomfortable. The Danbury Repor-
ground, and travel being difficult and
ter says: Quite a sharp fight is on
among the Republicans over the Wal
nut Cove office. Some months ago
charges were preferred by certain pa
irons of the office against J. r. VOss,
the present incumbent An inspector
of the Postoffice Department from
Washington made several visits to
the scene, and held confabs with citi-
Zens of the Cove at the Dobson Hotel
at which it is said certain complaints
We're heard and grievances aired La
ter, the mater was laid before Con-
-gressman Morehead, who controls the
Republican patronage in this district.
Mi MOrehead, to escape the embar
TaSsment CT a decision instructed the
executive Ommittee to assemble and
decide who should have the plum. Up
on this advice, R. P. Joyce and A w
Davis quickly made a canvass of the
committee and, it is said, each secur
cd the endorsement of % of the COM
mitteemen, somebody evidently sign
ing for both candidates.
Saturday when it was found that a
quorum Of the committee was not
present, Chairman Petree called for
another meeting of the committee
next Monday, February Z, at which it
is expected there will be a full at
tendance.
The Walnut Cove postoffice IS the
best paying one in the county. the
salary of P. II. Voss being $1,000,
Vile he is allowed $500 for an as
sistant. The lights and fuel are fur
nished by the government Mr. Voss
has been the occupant of the office for
eight years. 1t is learned that the |
charges preferred against Mr.. Voss |
are Incompetence and general I'M
satisfactory service"
The active candidates for the posi- |
ton are Messrs. R. P. joyce and A. |
w. Davis. Dark horses mentioned are !
eX-Sheriff J. II. Fulton, Messrs. J. A.
Petree and J. Walter Fowler
The meeting next Monday is eX-
pected to be well seasoned with gin
ger, as feeling in the fight is becom-
us HulJG Wal III lie 1lSpOIlSI
talked with some of the committee
men present Saturday, and learned
that there will be brought into the
fight an element Of retaliation for al
legged irregularities in the past con-
duct of some of the brethren in late
political elections. Old-timers look
wise at you out of the corner of their
eyes, and HAT that covered dirt will |
be brought into the glare Of the open,
and the searchlight of Republican 10y
atty will be turned on the political |
records of some of the boys. In fact |
it is limited that the powers that be- |
will take their opportunity for re-
venge.
One gentleman told the Reporter |
that Mr.. Voss would hold his job; |
that he had been to headquarters and |
ascertained the exact character of the |
charges, and that the same were triv-
ial, emanating from his political en-
emies who desired his office for them
selves. Another states that the de-
cision will lie between J. H. Fulton
and j. w. Fowler. The Republicans
feel, it is said, that they are under
obligations to Mr.. Fulton for his
graceful withdrawal from the fight for
sheriff two years ago, thus preserving
what might have proved to be a large
degree of inharmony within the ranks
CT the party, which was about to be
precipitated between the friends of |
Jones, Davis and himself. John Wal
ter Fowler is alleged to be a regular"
who will poll strong as a dark horse.
He lives on Route 1, and is easily
eligible on account of his faithful SER
vice.
1t was reported here Saturday even
ing that Mr.. r. p joyce claimed every
committeeman present was for him
self. 1t is known that Mr.. Joyce has /
many strong friends among the exec
utive committee. Mr.. Davis likewise |
is a candidate who will command a |
good support. He feels assured that
j will win
The Democrats will watch the |
scramble among the Republicans with
amusement and interest, will see the
whipped submit with effeminate grace
and get quickly back into line Moth
ing, it is said, can disturb the align
ment or disarrange the loyalty of the
Stokes county Republican.
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