The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-08-03
County. Can1paigners Appeal
to the Voters of Ehrhardt

A. b. HlSntOWer dld not make
speech, but said that if he is elected
he will serve the county to the best
of his ability. He thanked the vot-
ers in advance for their support.
Supervisor Smoak was then called
to the floor Mr.. Smoak said he had
served the people the very best he
could during the past two years, and
he feels that the people are satis-
fed with his record. He reminded
Mr.. Kearse that his predecessor had
enjoyed federal aid as we'll as he had.
He had fought hard to get every
dollar Of government money possible
for the county; in fact he had spent
$50 of his own money on visits to
Colum bia in behalf of the Charleston
Augusta road. He looks after the
county's interests and tries to get
full value for all money spent. He
reiterated that so long as he is sup
ervisor the chain gang will be out
of politics. He did not intend to
confer any special privileges. He
used the gang where he thought it
was most needed, and will continue
this policy. 1t is impossible to work
all the roads at once, but in few
years with conservative management
the county will have road system OF
which to be proud.
Commissioners Orate.
W. H. Collins, for upper district
county commissioner, said that he
served the county two years ago,
when he was defeated by Mr.. Tant.
He depends entirely on God, and il
elected everything he does will be
done with singleness Of purpose
to serve his Master. Was overseer
Of 30 hands in the old days when
people worked the roads instead Of
paying road tax. The money be-
longs to the people and ought to be
used where it comes from. Some.
roads have never been worked, and
he will see that such roads are work
ed if he is elected. He wound up
by saying that he loves everybody,
saved and sinners.
J. S. Tant thanked the voters for
the handsome support given him at
Ehrhardt two years ago. When
money is paid out he sees where it
goes. He knows the roads OF the
county thoroughly as he travels them
in a. truck all the time, and he
knows where work is needed most.
He has tried his best to look after
the peoples money, and will continue
to do so if reelected. Has no special
privileges to hand out to anybody. :
He has personally repaired many
bridges, paying all expenses there
for out of his own pocket. He will
appreciate another two years in Of
fee.
The Lower District Now.
J. B. Mccormick for the lower dis
trict, said he had no record, but he
will do his duty if elected. II am no
speaker, but if you are looking for
the man to do the work, vote for me-"
Ticket has two short names and one
long name; scratch the short ones.
G. w. Hunter is developing more
and more into an orator, as meetings
continue. He reminded the folks that
his father was elected sheriff four
times and his brother representative
twice. He has always lived on the
farm, and plows his own mule. He
knows nothing but farming and road
building. Was born almost in Fish
Pond and has lived in the county
so wears. Mr.. Hunter thinks more
attention should be paid to neigh
borhood roads, some of which are so
grown up with bushes that. it is diff
cult to haul fodder and cotton to
market Said road money was paid
in his section, but his road did not
get any attention, also told about
some bridge work near his home that
it took much time and trouble to fix.
Saws he will be elected, but would
like to have as many votes as pos
sib1e just to get big majority.
Auditor Rawell made short talk,
in which he reviewed the financial
condition of the county, making the
statement that on July l S46.3OV IN
taxes remained unpaid in this county.
The county had on hand July about
$4,000 for all purposes, some or
which was money borrowed on a
short term note for road work.
Now Comes the Magistrates.
l.. G.. Yarley, candidate for reelec-
ton as magistrate, stands on the
,,,,o ,1o+forn he did two wears ago