The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-24
WITH AUNT BECKY.

YellowFlies Communications
Missed -Huckleberrying and
Snakes Chased by a Black
Snake.
Correspondence of The Robesonan.
Everything is calm and serene
in the Fork and the busy season
on the farms is about at it's
height, but the pressure will be
somewhat relieved when the corn
and pea crops are laid aside, leav-
ing only the cotton, potatoes, ETC.,
to contend with. | see some
poor old mules that can hardly
make a shadow, and it is wonder
full how they hold out to do any
work at all; but these are eXcep-
tional cases, where they have fall
len into the hands of cruel and
inhuman taskmasters who not
only work and drive them un-
mercifully, but also starve them.
According to Scriptural teaching,
these brutal masters will be held
to strict account at Gods judg-
ment bar for the cruel treatment
of His helpless creatures.
There is but little stirring
around among the busy people of
these parts nowadays, and if
there is any news it is not cur
rent.
We were made very glad a few
days since by the receipt of a let
ter from the dear, long-absent
cousin, Mrs. Chattie Beall, who
wrote from your town of the ex-
pected arrival of her sister, Mrs.
Ware, and their intended visit to
our home, which stands upon a
portion of the Old Queensdale
lands, the native home of their
mother; and now we are looking
forward to their coming with
joyous anticipations, after a sep
aration covering a half century.
When they removed from this
county they could count uncles
and aunts and first cousins by the
score. While the hand of the
Reaper has removed all of the
former, and only a half-dozen,
perhaps, of the latter are num-
bered among the living, the kim
dred of a generation or two re-
moved are still numerous; and
possibly also they may find a few
of their old Floral College mates
yet living. Of their fathers rel
atives some members remain. A
sister of mis- became the wife of
Mr.. James Mclean, formerly
living near the subsequent town
of Maxton, and owning the large
farm a part which is now occupied
by his grandson, Mr.. J. McP.
Afford; and Mr.. Affords mother,
formerly Miss Mclean, is also, E
first cousin of the ladies above.
named.
After heavy rains we are hay
ing pleasant weather, and as ye'
cnly a few days oppressive hea
have visited US; but we are hav
ing a scourge of yellow flies
which put in an appearance some
days ago and have made them
selves felt, as we'll as seen an(
heard, and during their unwel
come presence with US the LITTLE
after dinner nap is an impossibili
ty, as they get very busy at tina
particular time and seem deter
mined to drive away sleep from
the weary eyelids by infictin!
the poisonous and vicious littl
sting.
Mr.. Smith, our efficient agen
on R. F. D. No. l, has been in
disposed for some days and ha
had a substitute in his stead, bu
we hear that he is better an
will be in his accustomed plac
today.
Mr.. Jas. Sutherland, of Laurir
burg, and Miss Kelley, of Buie
Station, gave US a pleasant ca
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs.R. D. Hamer visi
ed the Rowland section recentl!
at the home of Mr.. and Mr.
Evander Bullock.
am missing very much fro
your columns the interesting lie
ters of our friend Rev. .A.L.Davi
and hope his silence may soon
broken by a long, newsy contl
button; also it is getting time
hear again from ''Vidl," who g
ways has something to say al
knows how to say it.
Some of our young folks we
out in quest of huckleberries Ia
week, but were driven home pl
maturely by a heavy cloud befc
4 they finished their job; but tn
8 got some berries, and also sol
red bugs. l was once fond
this pasttime, but snakes ha
= become too plentiful and l ha
a abandoned the business. I S;
!. my first snake of the season y
- terday. When sitting on
front piazza some colored childl
were passing to church and a f
yards beyond the house they st,
ped and called to me, "Oh, M
b, here is a snake!" and l the
upon called up the grand-boy, "
is regular snake-killer, and
ran out. gathered long, st
fishing rod, and whipped it
death. l went to see it I
found it to be "black runne
which is said to be harmless: