The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-13

stubbs. candidate for reelection to
the House. who was too unweil to at
tend.
campaign meeting Is held at Privateer
there was a large and representative
out-turn Of the voters Of that section
OF the county. The crowd numbered
at least two hundred to hundred and
fifty voters. and the best OF order was
preserved, each and every candidate
receiving a quiet and respectful hear
ing. At the conclusion Of the speak
ting Il was announced that lunch had
been provided for all present, and the
candidates and audience were invited
10 come forward and partake Of the
abundant repast OF fried chicken,
ham. sandwiches. cake. pies. bread.
etc.
The meeting was called to order at
Has by Mr.. Thomas z. Hodge. who
presided. Rev. william Haynsworth
was introduced and opened the meet
tas win phayths
Judge Richardson.
Judge OF Probate Thomas E. Rich
ardson. the unopposed candidate for
reelection, was the first OF the speak
ers TO be introduced and make his
bow TO the assembled voters Of Priva-
teer. He spoke very briefly. confining
his ramarks to thanking the people
for the support given him three years
ago when he was a candidate In the
special election. and pledged himself
TO continue his effort to administer
the office efficiently and acceptabiy.
Supervisor Pitts.
Supervisor Pitts gave a brief ac-
count OF his administration, and pro-
missed TO spare no effort to give the
county an efficient and economical ad-
ministration and to improve the pub
lie roads In all sections OF the coun-
~ as rapidly as the means at his dis
posal will permit. He thanked the
people for the support given him and
especially for the evidence Of the con-
vdence they have shown In him by
permitting him to be reelected with
out opposition.
Treasurer Wallace.
Treasurer b. G. Wallace was also
I'm that happy class that had only to
make his bow. thank the people for
past support and promise TO continue
Cd administer the office to which he
has been elected and will be return
ed by the unanimous suffrage of his
fellow citizens fairly. impartially and
60 the best OF his ability.
Auditor Wilder.
Auditor ]. Disgs Wilder. who is
now serving his seventh consecutive
term. spoke with sincere appreciation
OF the kindness he had received from
the people of Sumter county. and re-
newed his pledge to give them the
very best service Of which he is cap
able as the best and only means by
which he could prove his gratitude
sens.
IL. B. Belser.
Mr.. r. b. Belser. the good roads
candidate for the House Of Represen-
faties. stated that while his purpose,
NJ elected, would be. primarily. to urge
a movement for good roads through
out Sumter county. he expected to la
Dor With all the earnestness of which
ne was possessed for the good OF the
State along all lines. He was especial
~ interested In good roads because
ne believed that good roads are the
greatest need OF Sumter county and
az the whole State of South Carolina,
that a system OF good roads will do
more TO promote the prosperity OF
Sumter county than any other agency
that good roads will make country
life more pleasant. will improve the
citizenship OF our people. will increase
land values and will bring nearer the
day when Sumter county will be what
nature intended II 20 be-the garden
spot Of the State. as South Carolina
will be the garden spot of the Union
and the banner agricultural State OF
the entire country. In the past ten
years South Carolina has made great.
or progress along agricultural and
other lines OF industry than any other
State except Georgia. and Georgia,
lead Is attributed to the fact that
Georgia has devoted more attention
60 road improvement and had made
greater advance In road building than
this State.
He felt qualified TO discuss the ques-
ton OF good roads because ne had
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