The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-08-10
Established in 1891.
County Campaign Meeting
Held at. Olar Last FRIDAY

from now. Wanted the office Of
county supervisor and would do his
best if elected. Mr.. Hightower spoke
briefly, but he made it clear what he
wanted.
G. Victor Kearse, another young
man, said he had an ambition for
some time past to serve his people as
county supervisor, and promised an
administration of economy and bet
ter roads. Would give thoroughly
business administration. Asked for a
hearty welcome for all candidates,
especially his opponents, but wanted
his home people to give their votes
to him. Mr.. Kearse spoke easily
and forcefully, though not at any
great length.
Auditor and Supt. of Education.
W. D. Rowell, unopposed for re-
election, gave some interesting fig
ures as to the financial condition Of
the county, showing there was a
good amount of money on hand. Re-
ferred to the matter of farm lands
assessments remaining the same and
stated he would leave a full explain
alton of that matter to Representa-
tive Kearse. Persons who checked
county Offices had given them good
reports.
Treasurer.
Chairman Rizer read letter from
Uncle George" Jennings, who has
no opposition for reelection, for
everybody knows it would be the
height of folly to run against him.
Mr.. Jennings regretted he could not
be present.. and his charming letter
was heartily enjoyed by the crowd.
County Commissioner.
G. w. Hunter, candidate for this
Office for the lower district, told the
audience that he was a stranger to
some people present, as he had not
been to Olar for long time. Years
ago had been there working for his
father who was running for sheriff
and thanked the people for helping
elect his father sheriff and his broth
er to the house of representatives.
Had been at home plowing for years,
did not go about much. Served as
road overseer under Supervisor Cave,
Kearse, and Bruce. Had sixteen
years experience working roads and
knew what to do. Said he had
promised a friend if elected he would
meet the board every first Monday
and draw his pay and reiterated that
promise to the crowd, which humor-
Gus reference evoked smiles and
laughter.
A letter was read from J. w. Zeig-
Ter, now county commissioner from
the lower district, who asks re-elec-
tion, stating that he was not we'll
6uOuSu u De 'pTGSSul.
j. B. Mccormack, also candidate
for the lower district, said he was no
speech-maker but plow boy. Vote
for the others if you wanted some
body to make speeches, but for road
and bridge building vote for McCor-
mack. Would do his duty and asked
for favora bic consideration. :
J. S. Tant, present commissioner
from the upper district, was proud to
see so many ladies present as we'll as
their names on the club rolls. Said
these other fellows kept saying they
were no speakers, but he wanted to
say for himself that he was a speak
er. Could ask for what he wanted
and he noticed the others could do
the same. Had done all in his power
10 serve his people and would con-
tinue to do So There was six thous-
and dollars road tax uncollected now,
much of which would not be paid,
as many negroes had left the county.
Appealed to the ladies to stand by.
law and order. Was grateful for
past support, had done his duty.
w. H. Collins, the only other can
didate for commissioner for the up
per district, said he was born two
miles away, therefore he was at home
and expected the support Of his home
people. Had served as road over
seer from the time he was eighteen
years old until he was fifty-fve and
had served as county commissioner
but was defeated last time by Mr..
Tant. Now they should leave Mr..
Tant at home and elect him. Office
would have his best attention and
would see that roads were kept up.
Tried to do right before God and
man, and would do what.was right II
elected. Was a ladies man, loved
the ladies, and would appreciate