The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-08-17
CANDIDATESAT EHRDARDT
THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN is FORM.
ALLY OPENED.
Meeting Was Devoid of Enthusiasm
or SenSatiOn.-All Candidates
Given Careful Hearing.

opened last Thursday at Ehrhardt
A crowd of about $50 heard the can
didates for the various county Of
fees, each candidate being given a
careful and respectful hearing. The
meeting was absolutely devoid of
anything that could be construed as
enthusiasm; no unpleasant person
alities were INDUCED in. The meet
ing was especially conspicuous for
the absence of practically all ap-
plause. A few half-hearted hand
claps marked the close of nearly all
speeches, but no candidate was cheer
ed.
The meeting was held in a grove
on Main street, and was called to Or
der by Mr.. D. P. Smith, who presid-
ed and introduced the speakers. The
speaking began at 1880 and lasted
until nearly three o'clock, by which
tine a good many of the crowd had
left, and the balance was tired and
hungry.
In calling the meeting to order
Chairman Smith requested that ev-
cry Democrat present give the sum
of one dollar for the Democratic
national campaign fund. He praised
the administration Of Woodrow Will
son, and called on the Democrats to
stand by the party and help reelect
Wilson.
Cotton Weigher.
The first candidates introduced
| were those who offer for cotton
weigher at Ehrhardt, Boyce w.
Bishop being the first to speak. Mr..
Bishop promised, if elected, to give
everybody a fair deal. He said he
would provide good scales and hooks
to handle the cotton with.
B. C. HERS was next called, but
was not present.
D. F. Mcmillan, Jr., was next in
| troduced. The place he wants, he
said, is not one for words, but of
work, and he has mo better sense
| than to do it," He said the people
are we'll acquainted with him, and ii
they elect him cotton weigher he
promised to attend strictly to the
business.
Magistrate.
J. H. Kinard, candidate for re-
election as magistrate at Ehrhardt,
promised, if reelected, to continue to
| do his duty as he has done in the
past. He thanked the. voters for
electing him two years ago.
J. c.. Copeland said he had served
as magistrate once before, and he be-
lieved that he would serve again. If
the Office is not worth asking for it
is not worth having-and he is ask
ing for it.
J. A. Johns promised, if the people
will elect him as magistrate, that he
will do his full duty.
Coroner.
J. H. Zeig1er, candidate without
opposition for reelection, as coroner
thanked the voters for past favors
He has tried to do his duty, and will
continue to do so-and he can
promise no more
County Commissioner.
w. D. Bessinger was the first can
didate introduced for county COM
missioner. He offers for reelection
as commissioner of the upper dis
trict, and has no opposition. He
thanked the voters for their support
in the past. He said he did the best
he knew how, and promised to con-
tinue to do so in the future.
A. G. w. Hill is candidate for
reelection for commissioner from the
lower district. He feels that he has
done his duty. He had no help from
the chain gang, but he did the best
for his section that he could with
the communication road tax. He used
the money to the best advantage,
and built some new roads. He gave
detailed statement of the receipts
and disbursements for the several
townships. He has nothing to say
against his opponents, and said if he
is reelected he will not offer for
election again.
Otis L. Copeland promised, if
elected, to give his time and services
in keeping the roads in good condi-
ton and carrying on the work of the
Office
w. w. Steedly is running on his
own merits. He stands upon the
platform of letting all work out by
contract to the lowest bidder, and
would let this rule apply to all ma
terials and supplies as we'll as road
work. He stands also for economy,
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