The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-08-02
CAUNTY CAMPAIGN GUNS
FIRED AT SANTUC TUESDAY
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is from Mt. Tabor.
J. w. Wilson was the next speaker.
Believed it took a man of good judg-
ment to fill the place of Commission
er. He believed in winter roads as
we'll as summer roads. Would fill
the office to the best of his ability,
if elected. He lived in township
Goshen HilD.
j. P. Thomas was next introduced.
Did not deem it necessary to make a
speech; was at home. Would do his
duty if elected.
II. ]. Kirby said he had no political
record, but if elected would do his
best to fill the office with honor to
himself and in a capable manner.
Joseph Sanders was next intro
duced. He wanted back woods as
well as main roads. The people need
ed these roads to get to church and
to pay social visits.
/. M. Mobley said he felt that his
record in Office would enable him to
be reelected. Was responsible for
the increased pay of old soldiers.
They were receiving twice as much as
formerly.
H. G. Bailey asks for support for
the first time. Had been in business
for 20 years and was standing upon
his own merits. Would, if elected,
give a good administration.
j. ID. Fleming said he was no
speech maker, but if chosen would
fill the office of Commissioner in a
business-like manner.
j. w. Nance said, You all know me,
and that when took hold of a thing
| carry it to finish, making it sue
ceed. There are sixteen of us in this
race for you to select from. "Where
are you?" said the interrogator.
"For Cole Blease"
For Superintendent of Education.
t. H. Gore, who seeks reelection,
said, that $2,275 had been received for
school extension work during his ad-
mlnistration. If reelected would do
all in his power for the educational
advancement of Union county. Had
had the help of two good men on the
county board, Prof. j. H. Hope and
DR.. F. Nj. Ellerbe. Had also been
assisted by the trustees throughout
the county. Have faith in God and
in my fellows.
H. G. Little was next speaker. He
is seeking election to office of Super
intendent of Education. The most
important office, for it has to do with
the real prosperity of our people Ed
ucation should produce good citizens.
The boys will soon be men, My rec
ord in my own district will show my
qualifications to perform the duties
of the office. l leave the question to
the voters of Union county.
FOR AUDITOR.
t. j. Betenbaugh, who seeks re-
election to the Office of Auditor, was
grateful for past support. Had tried
to do his duty faithfully. Thinks he
can make a better Auditor the next
two years. Will conduct this cam
paign on a high plane.
as Auditor, did not feel himself "a
stranger in Santuc. Had kind feeling
for those who supported him two
years ago. Had nothing to Say
against his opponents. TAe-present
incumbent has held Office FIR q sSfs,
| am like my old friend, ]. b. Lancas.
ter, I think / have been running
long enough to be elected. 81
Jack Greer was next introduced.
Comes before the people Of Union
county fully qualified to fill the Of
flee. If elected will appreciate the
support and will fill the office to the
best of my ability. -
Claude Thomas thought himself
qualified to fill the office. If elected
would show the people just what he
could do.
FOR TREASURER.
J: H. Bartles who seeks reelection,
said he was not speech-making.
Would make a business talk. The
Treasurer's Office was a business of
flee. Had been his aim in life to
fill the Office with ability. Had worked
hard to meet his ideal Had done all
ne could to accommodate the people.
The work of a county treasurer is
more complicated than that of a
national bank cashier. Expert ac-
countants had passed upon his books
and found them thoroughly salts
factory.
L. S. Townsend stated that he felt
fully competent to fill the position.
Had handled large sums of money for
concerns of prominence. / am a COM
petent bookkeeper and can handle the
books of the treasurer's Office to your
satisfaction. / believe in rotation.
Have no criticism of Mr.. Bartles or
Of Mr.. Wilburn. Will appreciate the
support of the voters of Union coun-
ty.
S. Hay Wilburn was glad to have
another opportunity to address the
voters of Santuc. Thankful for the
magnificent vote formerly given him
Wanted the voters to give him care
full consideration. Both my opponents
here held office in their respective
counties, Mr.. Bartles in Union and
Mr.. Townsend in North Carolina. Re-
ceived 1920 votes in the primary two
years ago. Received 40 out of 5s
votes in my own township. Will ap-
preciate your vote this year.
FOR CLERK OF COURT.
I. Frank Pake seeks reelection to
the Office of Clerk of Court. Union
county, my native county. Born and
reared in Bogansville township. The
Office is q trust given hu the nnorla