The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-05-11
THE COUNTY RECORD. Kingstree, S. c., May II, 1911

earth singing "Haleuah. is DONE"
surprised the of eer-you who confess to be
This appointment will stand If the Senate does not WIS"
confirm it. then shall appoint another, but no Files
Very respectfully
COLE BLEAsE Governor
Kingstree. C, April 4, 1911
Hon Cole Blease, Governor of South Carolina,
. Columbia, C.
Desr SYour letter of the been received and the IN
delegation when the
ommendaton of Mr. Files was made points been raised at the
might have easily been ad
jused to the satisfaction of all parties concerned
conditions however, such that opinion the Magistrate
for this of Trio and believe this the
Judgment of very large majority the people who live the
However, raised the constitutional point against MI Files
being postmaster shall his appointment but VI"
right other than MIR Crooks should we
decide that the interests Of the community warrant this course also
the fact that appointe just as incl
pbe for appointment Files he being school trustee for the
lives Y the people who be served by your
appontee willing what consider an
which have many expressions appova shall not the
matter further But suggested above evidences Of
it, certainly for another appointment and for the re-
call of the commission of Mr. Crooks Very truly,
EC Epps Senator from Williamsburg.
EXHIBIT E.
Kingstree, S C, April II, 1911.
Hon Cole L Bease, Governor, Columbia Sc
Dear Strive call your attention again to the conditions
caused by your appointment Magistrate TroS
with request recall his commission In last letter to me
you suggested you might appoint other than MIR Files whom
ter.
We now wish to recommend Rowe for this position with
request the matter and have him COM
misoned of the commission issued Mr. Crooks which you WI"
revoke order for large community OF our peo
pie fair and just and which determine
possible to obtain for them.
have looked into appointment very carefully and are u
persuaded force people an ocer
who the order of things cannot and protect
interests proper We enclose petition in behalf of Mr.
Rowe making this showing believe will our request
of Sc citizens Of Trio and vicinity
asking for Rowel's appointment
Respectfully.
| EC Epps, Senator williamsburg
| ''. EXHIBIT F.
Kingstree S c. April %, 1911.
| Hon Cole Blease, Columbia, Sc
Dear Sr-W you kindly advise whether not have decided
t to make the change of Magistrate at Trio, C?
| Yours truly &c EPPs.
EXHIBIT G.
I Executive Chamber Columbia April e. 1911.
Hon Epps Kingstree South Carolina
Dear receipt of letter OF April N he
directs me to forwarded all the sent him to Mr.
Crooks received his reply and that he cannot appoint Mr. Rowe
l. Yours very truly,
l. ALEX ROWLAND, Private Secretary
| =. .~.-~s+ Kngstr,e, S c. May d. 1911.
Hon Cole Blesse Governor Columbia. C.
Dear Sr-Your refusal commission Mr. Rowe Magistrate
at Trio in lieu the appointment Mr. Crooks made without
omnendaon contrary wishes practically the entire citizen
ship of the community. is disappointment to US.
We first nominated Files for epponment knowing bit
ter personal feelings against constitutional which in
your opinion squay him. Having this information from
decided the appointment of Mr. Files but concluded
community under the wished your commission
Ito Mr. would it, although made without
abundant evidence however of which
have advised became duty recommend Mr. Rowe
This promptly after referring request to
your appne having received his reply decided ignore udg
desire the whole community
Now shall the confirmation OF Mr.
Crooks shall Also possible hold his salary pending his confirmation
the shall also whatever other steps find order
TO annu appointment believe that the Senate will stand by
poon we have taken and advising Mr. Crooks
that should will the face of opposition which
might be we'll for him to recognize.
RESPECTFULLY