The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-08-24

| palgn meeting of the summer was
held Friday at the court house in
Bamberg. The last meeting was
we'll attended; there were probably
more men at this meeting than at
any other in the county; only few
women graced the meeting with
their presence. This was probably
due to the inclemency of the day, as
rain fell intermittently during the
speaking At the same time the rain
perhaps brought out more men than
would otherwise have attended, as
farm work was at standstill, and
many of them had little else to do.
The court house was comfortably
full. Every candidate was present
and every one had something to say.
DR.. J. B. Black, state senator, pre-
sided over the meeting. After being
called to order, he called upon Rev.
T. A. Inabinett to ask the blessings
of the Deity on the meeting. This
Mr.. Inabinett did in most appro-
pirate manner.
DR.. Black welcomed the people to
Bamberg a special welcome being
extended the ladies. He congratu-
fated the candidates for the high
plane on which they had. pitched the
campaign, and asked for each one
respectful hearing which he felt
sure would be given, as is always
the case with the people Of this city.
Reversing the order of procedure
in the court house, the candidates
were seated in the petit jury box,
where they might be seen as we'll as
heard. While the record might not
be entirely accurate to say that they
were a handsome bunch Of men;
nevertheless, there has probably
never been more intelligent jury
drawn on any case than the bunch
of candidates who sat in the jury
space Friday. Whoever is elected,
the affairs of the county will not be
in bad hands.
Candidates for Magistrate.
The first speaker of the day was
Edgar Dickinson, offering for re-
election as magistrate at Bamberg.
Mr.. Dickinson said that it was un-
fortunate that DR.. Black had not linn
tied the speakers, as he would prob
ably take all the time from the other
candidates. However, he contented
himself by thanking the people for
entrusting the Office to his care, and
will appreciate the support of his
people on August 10th.
Thomas J. Rentz, the only oppon-
ent of Mr. Dickinson, said he could
not make a speech like his worthy
opponent, but he will promise to dis
charge the duties of the office to the
best of his ability if he is elected.
He promises prompt and efficient
service, he has nothing against his
opponent, who is one of his best
friends. The Office is one Of import
ance and responsibility, he said.
Uncle George Makes Home Run.
Treasurer George A. Jennings
made his first appearance Friday.
He has been so busy in his office that
he could not attend the meetings
heretofore. He was greeted with
much applause. Here's your old
uncle; look at me- he started. He
has been in the treasurer's office
since 1912, and has always tried to
do his duty. Notwithstanding the
disasters, the county is getting along
we'll, he said, but "the, fuel" refer
ring to money, is getting short on
account of the failure of many to
pay their taxes. $4,000 is still
on the books in unpaid taxes, and he
urged everybody to try and pay up
to avoid their taxes going to execu-
ton Sept. 1st. Uncle George wanted
it distinctly and unqualifiedly under
stood that he is ladies' man, and
when it comes to judging good look
ing women he does not hand the
palm to any man, not even Senator
Mayfeld or Barney Smoak; and he
added with a twinkle, that they are
all good looking.
Supporting Only Self, Says Roweu.
Auditor Rowell said that every
body knows him. He told OF the
land assessment matter, and stated
in this connection that the impress
sion, reported to him, that he was
supporting Mr.. Kearse for the house,
was entirely erroneous. q am for
W. D. Rowell, and nobody else,' he
declared. In mentioning the land
assessment matter it had been neces-
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