Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-31

Next Mr.. Nicholson referred in
complimentary terms to the high
plane upon which his opponent has
pitched his campaign, and stated
that at the close of the campaign
they will be as warm personal
friends as they are now.
The first real issue to be discussed
by MIR. Nicholson. was the state hos
pi,al for the insane. After setting
forth the needs of that institution
which he personally inspected a
few years ago, Mr.. Nicholson stated
that one question to be voted upon
in the November election is the is
suing of $1,000, 900 in bonds by the
state for the purpose of removing
the hospital to the newly purchased
site. He urged his hearers to study
the matter so they can vote upon
it ntelligently.
The speaker next took up the
question of taxation, which is not a
subject for demagogic discussion.
but one which should receive honest
thought and effort. He read the
figured extending over period of
several years showing how steadily
anil rapidly the appropriations have
advanced. 1t will be his earnest
endeavor if elected to relieve as
much as possible the burden of the
people, not striking out this or that
appropriation entirely but asking
that reduction be made all along
the line.
In referring to the liquor ques-
ton, Mr.. Nicholson stated thatshe
assisted in passing the Carey-Coth-
ran bill. This is now the law and
permits each county to settle the
matter for itself. Berg question
ed here as to whether or not heI
signed the petition last winter for
the dispensary election, Mr.. Mich
olson replied, No" The speaker
said in effect: I'VE have made good
progress in the settlement of this
question in this county and if the
politicians will let it alone it will
work out all right ls %
his time had a5out cxpifed;e
Mr.. Nicholson, simply stated that
he favors good roads and the con-
tinued Improvement Of the schools.
Favors biennial sessions, having
voted for it in the legislature.
Mr.. Nicholson stated that Judge
Jones was his preference for COVER
nor, but if elected he will represent
the whole people, protecting their
interests more than tina. of Jones or
Blease. In concluding he said: j
have only love for my people, for
my county and for my state, and l
will always legislat,. for the good Of
my people as see it..
Jerome H. Courtney.
The first candidate for the House
of Representatives to speak was Je-
rome II. Courtney. Among other
things he said: Two years ago
WAS comparatively unknown over
the county, my business having in
the past kept me close at home, yet
thr people honorcd me by electing
mr one of their Representatives. ii
] llever receive another honor /
shall always appreciate wfat they
lh, n conferred upon me. AS a leg
iSlator my record shows for itself.
Jtnld you two years ago that if
elected ] did not expect to iumpin
AMI create any great excitement but
that | would stick to my post and
do my duty. You did not see my
name in the papers many times but
! ave your business the very best
th' ught of which ! was capable.
CO ScicntioHSly endcavorcd to rep
res ntaIi classes.
>lr. Courtney then spoke at some
LEI 9TH of bill which lie introduced
rr, hibiting hawkers and peddlers
fro N going on ones premises with
on: permission. ALTHOUGH he WAS