The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-08-02
South Carolina and Lawrence G.
Southard for Clerk of Court.
FOR SHERIFF.

South Carolina and Lawrence G.
Southard for Clerk of Court.
FOR SHERIFF.
]. H. Wilburn was the first candi-
date for Sheriff to speak. He an
nsIsS bers briefly b hiss his sapndidasy When
standing for ]. H. Wilburn."
| J. Hay FAINT was next introduced.
have been working at Monarch
mills for the past twelve years and
have had little time to press my can
didacy. "My dady" has not given me
Is cents since l was Is years old.
My record is clean and 1 want the
people of Union county to give me
the opportunity to show them what
]. w. Sanders next introduced. I
left the Sheriff's office with a good
record. This is a free thinking and
God-fearing people, and l trust the
people will exercise their rights and
vote for the one they think best suit
| ed to fill the place. Had told no one
how he would vote in the Governors
race, Blease got as many votes from
members of his family as he did from
any other family of those in the
present race. If elected this time
would not ask for reelection.
j. G. Long, the present sheriff, and
who seeks reelection. He read
carefully prepared speech Had al
ways done his duty. Hope you will
vote for the man with most expe-
rience, which is myself. Am Dem
ocrat and believe in submitting to the
will of the majority. Have borne the
burden in the darkest days as Confed-
crate soldier and private citizen
Would be ungrateful if l did not vote
for Cole l.. Blease on account of the
honors shown my son and in other
ways. Would like to help adorn the
new temple of justice being erected
at Union. Sheriff Macbeth held the
offc 81 years. Rotaters are the ones
out trying to get in and when they
succeed, if they do, they are no longer
rotaters. I ask that you remember
Gid Long on August 9th.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
R. w. Hamilton, who seeks re-elec
ton to the House of Representatives,
said he came to render an account of
his stewardship. My work in the leg
islative halls is an open book. Believe
in Democracy and free people. Have
been well received by the Governor
of the State. Had consulted the Gov
ernor in many matters. At times we
agreed and at times we disagreed. AS
for myself 1 stand for Cole L. Blease
until there is something proved on
him. The investigating committee
is part of conspiracy to defeat
Governor Blease.
b. F. Kennedy stated that he came
before the people for the first time
asking their suffrage. No political
record, but if elected hoped to have a
good record to present two years
! hence. | am farmer. l consider
there are no issues in this campaign.
care you for Blease or Jones?" was
asked by the one who seemed to be
putting the same question to all the
candidates. The speaker replied:
That, my friend, is personal mat
ter; if you think want your support
because am Blease supporter or
l am not running this race that way"
w. F. Bobo was next introduced.
It is not necessary that tell you who
am. am at home. Withdrew
froIp the race for Commissioner, and
TAT Fne request Of men from both fac
tions to enter this race. Am ready
to obey the voice of the good people
of my county. If elected will do my
whole duty. Have always done what
! could for the old soldiers. Believe
in education, particularly the rural
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the moral interests of the county.
j.. Frost Walker, who seeks election
to the legislature, stated that he was
for the first time asking for public
office at the hands of the people of
Union county. Have been magistrate
for Union township. Have nothing
against my opponents; they are all
my friends. If elected will give
clean, clear record; I will do my duty.
Am a friend of Governor Blease and
OF Judge Jones; would, if elected,
measure. If elected, l will fight
neither party, but work in a business
like way for Union county.
b. u. Wllburn was next introduced.
Am proud to stand before the people
asking their suffrage. This is his
first time. From Cross Keys, a rural
section of the county. My education
al advantages have been limited.
Have worked hard at saw mill, cot
ton gin and on farm. Believe in build
ing up the schools of the county and
IN helping the common people. I
helped in the building of the High
School at Cross Keys. Have accumu-
lated some property. If l get to the
legislative halls, I will do what can
for South Carolina. Would try to
stop the money going out of the state
annually for insurance. Believe in
good roads and in education. GLOW
do you stand?" asked the standing
interrogation of each candidate. "Go
to Cross Keys and you will find out"
The speaker declared that he would
work in harmony with either Blease
or Jones.
w. F.. O'Shields was next intro
duced. Was born in Spartanburg.
For ID years have lived on Union
Cotton Mill hill. Am proud of my
record as an alderman in Union.
Have always done what I thought