The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-08-17

Qu0 LII ldAeS ILLS year, VI Wu1Cu
amount $4,000 has not yet been
paid. His Office had been officially
audited and declared in perfect run
ming order. He said that it has been
reported his books were in bad shape,
and the maker of the report he char
acterized as falsifer.
Treasurer G. A. Jennings had a let
ter read, in which he stated that ow-
ing to the fact that the tax books are
still open, it was necessary for him =
to stay in his office; but that he
would have been delighted to have
attended the meeting and especially
would have enjoyed the dinner. He
signed his letter ''Uncle George.p 1t
looks as if the county might as well
give "Uncle George lifetime job,
and save him and the county Of the
expense of running.
Commissioners Come Next.
w. H. Collins was next introduced
as candidate for county commission
er from the upper district. He
thanks God for the ladies; they are
a blessing, and will be a greater
blessing when they vote. He is no
speaker, just corn field boy, whose
father was killed in the Confederate
war. Has served one term and would
like to serve another. He faVors
good roads, and favors keeping them
up after they are built. 1t is not
right to spend good money building
roads and leave them to go to ruin.
He promised to do his duty if elected,
and will love the people just the same
whether they vote for him or not.
J. S. Tant says is "back again. -
He was elected by big majority, and
he appreciated the vote. Folks can
see him on the job any time. We'll
coined the ladies to the club rolls,
and knows they will do the right
thing at the right time, which time
is August 29th. He has served 10
months and believes he has done his
duty. The Communication road tax has
been invested in a road machine
which is used all over the county.
Said he had work done as cheap
as anybody ever has, and he guaran-
tees he will continue to do as much
work as the next fellow. Mr.. Col
lins had said at Olar he was at home
and wanted every vote, and these
were his sentiments at Denmark. He
said all bridges had been repaired at
ter heavy rains within few hours. :
J. B. Mccormick, for lower district
commissioner, promised if elected to
do his duty to the best of his ability,
and will show his appreciation by
his services to the county. One Of
the audience asked him how he stood
on the coal strike; he came back with
a good answer, he stood with the
majority. Y
J. w. Zeigler, who has missed sew
eral meetings, was present at Dem
mark. He said he felt thankful that
he was able to be present. He is
afflicted with rheumatism, he said,
in the body, but his head was clear,
and he was able to come to Bamberg
and sign bills just as well as ever.
He needs the office now, he said,
more than ever, and he is unable to
work, while his opponents are all
able bodied and can plow and hoe.
He has served four years and his
supervisors have given him a good
name. Some of his neighbors want
to kick him out, but he is not out
yet, he said. There is no fault to be
found in him, he asserted.
George W. Hunter was the last
speaker for lower district commits
sioner. Mr.. Hunter comes to Den
mark practically stranger, he said,
but the folks know his family. He
has served as overseer under sew
eral supervisors, and knows road
work. He plows everyday-in the
summer time-and lives at home.
He thinks he knows the duties of the
office and will fill it acceptably if
elected. He admitted he had good
head and a sound body, and will get
along whether they elect him or not,
but he will appreciate the votes.
Candidates for Supervisor.
G. Victor Kearse was the first can
didate up for supervisor. "My op-
ponents are both good men," said
Mr.. Kearse, "and l would not be-
smirch them Before I would do
such a thing would withdraw from
the race" He is a believer in good
roads, and if elected, he will build
ovor1, milo of ooo6 sand-r1aV roads