S. M. Douglass
S.M. Douglass, the Democratic nominee for circuit judge, is a man eminently fitted for the position. Mr. Douglass was born in Richland County in 1853 and has resided in this county all his life. He has been a life long Democrat and has been an earnest worker at all times for the success of his party. Mr. Douglass is of superior intellectual ability and is recognized as a man of broad judgment. He is one of the foremost attorneys at the Richland County bar and is a lawyer of recognized ability. His law practice is extensive, he being the senior member of the law firm of Douglass & Douglass. Mr. Douglass has been engaged in the practice of law in Richland County during the past 14 years, and his success as a lawyer is proof of his ability to efficiently discharge the duties of circuit judge. Personally Mr. Douglass is a man of fine presence and dignified bearing. He is ever courteous and obliging and possesses those qualities which make a true gentleman. He is well qualified in every respect to fill the position for which the Democracy have nominated him.
From RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER: October 31, 1896, Vol. LXXIX, No. 25