Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-17
INTERESTING LETTER.
Farm Demonstration Agent
Writes Interestingly of the
Trenton-P Philippi Section
of the County.

the country and mix with the peo-
pie. 1t would be monotonous were
it not for the, fact that we meet so
many people all of whom differ in
their individuality. 1t was our
privilege few days since to visit
the Trenton section. Some of our
staunchest citizens live there and
they are good farmers and business
men.
On the plantation of Mr.. J. Mon
roe Swearingen we saw many things
that would interest one whose duty
it is to look after the welfare and
uplift of the rural classes. Mr..
Swearingen has forever dissipated
the idea that we can't raise horses
and mules in South Carolina. His
pair of bay mare colts would be q
credit to any stock farm of the blue
grass section of Kentucky. They
are and 8 years old, full sisters
and as much alike as any two ami
mails could be. If we were asked
to put value on them we would
say 5000. Mr.. Swearingen, aside
from his knowledge ofYHne horse
flesh and how to raise them and q
hustling and successful farmer, is
also somewhat of an inventor. His
cotton seed distributor is something
new under the sun and it would be
profitable for farmers who use their
green cotton seed to see il. On
this same ridge, a fertile section of
Edgefeld county lying between
Shaw's creek and Little Horse creek,
are several good farmers and pa
triotic citizens, and all of their
farms are well improved.
Mr.. Jas. r, Smith, trained by his
father Mr.. B.. r. Smith, knows how
to make the earth respond 20 his
touch. He has a reputation among
the corn growers of South Carolina.
The Harrison brothers were born
and raised in this neighborhood.
These gentlemen-Messrs. B. ].
and Edmund-have the inherited
qualities Of the true southern gen.
tlemen. They are successful farm
ers and when you come around they
make you feel Exceedingly comfort
able and when duty warns you that
you should be moving We complain
of circumstances being harsh. Mrs.
B. j. Harrison is one of the most
lovable and popular women in the
state. She is the daughter of Col.
Robt. McCarty.. Col. NcCarty
knows what it is to face grape and
canister, live on hard tack, march
day or night on an empty stomach
and sleep in the snow for his coun-
try's honor. The Col. lives with
his children in their beautiful coun-
try home.
Next to the Harrison brothers,
lives Mr.. HIM. Herlong. Mr.. Her
long moved from Saluda county
and in casting his lot among these
people he made wise move. Mike
was always a good fellow and will
die one. He is quite an accession
to this community.
Neighbor to Mr.. Herlong is Hon.
Jerome H. Courtney, our youthful
handsome and brainy legislator. He
is not only safe lawmaker, but a
farmer who knows and is anxious
to know more about the great
science of making the soil respond
to the skill of thorough preparation,
tilage and proper cultivation.
On the eastern side of Shaw's
creek we find Mr.. w. w. Wise, a
man full of energy and frugaIity.
Mr.. Wise owns quite a nice piece of
several hundred acres. We have
often found him leading his hands.
While it is heavy tax on one men,
tally and physically, yet he delights
to play this role.
Living near Mr.. Wise is Mr..
Henry w. Jackson. Mr.. Jackson
is known throughout the county as
Christian gentleman and one of the
main pillars of Philippi Baptist
church. His efforts to elevate and
place agriculture among the sciences
are highly appreciated by those
with whom he comes in contact.
Mr.. w. H. Jackson, son of Mr..
II. w. Jackson, is one of the pro-
gressive young farmers that bids
fair to make his mark in his chosen
vocation.
Next to the Jacksons live the
Pardue brothers, w. Fl. and W. E.
These gentlemen are always busy.