Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-09
TRENTON NEWS.
Protracted Meeting a Success.
Young People Enjoy an Out
ing. Welcome . Awaits
Delegates.

| ne RcV. y. II. w WalKer nas Deeh
conducting a series of meetings at
the Methodist church during the
past week. He was assisted by the
Rev. T. G.. Herbert of Columbia.
Much enthusiasm was shown and
the community will undoubtedly
experience much lasting benefit
from the untiring earrestness and
devotion of these two able minis
ters. Three persons were added to
the membership of the church.
Mrs. Walter has been quite sick
for the last several days to the sim
cere regret of her numerous friends.
The widespread depression by
the terrific struggle now in progress
in Europe is making itself felt in
this locality. The farmers general
ly seem to be standing together in
the matter of holding their cotton
and when the temporary agitation
has blown over, we can feel that an
era of unexempli6ed prosperity
awaits US.
Senator and Mrs. B. R. Tillman
were recent visitors to Greenwood,
where new granddaughter await
ed them in the person of Miss Ade-
line Fox, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Tillman.
Prof. Scott and Miss Moore two
new teachers added to the faculty
of the school are already in resi-
dence there. Prof. Scott and fani-
lv occupy Mrs. Leppard's house and
Miss Moore is stopping for the
present with Mrs. Walter Wise. With
the splendid corps of teachers the
trustees have wisely elected we feel
sure there is a year full of promise
ahead for the pupils of the Trenton
High School.
The young people enjoyed an
outing at Salter's pond on Friday.
Cards. rowing and a bountiful din.
ner proved interesting features of
the days pleasures.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. P. Salter have
returned from All extended visit to
Portland, Maine, stopping in New
York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton on their return trip.
Mr.. Frank Saller has accepted a
very lucrative position as assistant
chemist with the Buckeye cotton
seed oil company of Memphis,
Tenn.
Mrs. Roper Day and infant son,
Pierce Stevens, were recent visitors
1T the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
vens near North Augusta.
The friends of Mrs. Mamie Till
man and Miss Helen Tillman were
glad to clasp their hands again
while passing through Trenton ca
route to Edgefeld, after their ex-
tended trip abroad and hear their
thrilling experiences while maroon
ed in Europe aftec the outbreak of
the war.
Mrs. Wallace Wise entertained
the auction club on Saturday after
noon. Delightful refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the
game.
A new garage is being erected
here bv that enterprising business
gentleman of Horns Creek, Mr.. G.
A. Wells. Mr.. King will have charge
of the business.
Hon. J. w. Thurmond of Edge
field was a recent visitor at the
home of Mr.. Wallace Wise.
Mr., Etheredge of Saluda is now
salesman at Mr.. Geo. Wise's store.
Many homes will be thrown open
to welcome the delegates to the Bap-
tist association which convenes at
Ebenezer on Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week.
Miss Sallie Mae Miller was the
guest of Mrs. Walter Miller during
the past week. In compliment to
this charming girl Mrs. Miller en-
tertained number of friends on
Thursday at dinner party.
Miss Evelyn Penn and Mrs. F.
P. Bryan made short visit to Mrs.
w. Nj. Leopard in Columbia this
week.
Miss Matte Harrison is at home
again after a delightful stay at Ell
lenton, ga. She was accompanied
home by Mr.. Wiley Harrison who
will.attend school here.
Messrs. w. NJ. Leopard and J.
| B. Norris were visitors to our town
this week from Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyche from
Washington are az the home of
Senator Tiilman, Mr.. Wyche look