The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-11-17
knew. At my earliest recollec-

Knew. At my earliest recollec-
ion Wash. was about grown,
and was my fathers strongest
and most essential help at that
time. It was his business to see
to feeding the stock. no small job
in those days, where there were
flocks of sheep, herds Of cattle
and hogs, horses and mules; but
he was good and generous
feeder, and loved the dumb ami
mails entrusted to his care; furth-
ermore, he was proud spirited,
and said The despised to see
poor old honey horses and
cows" In the winter months
he was our fireman, and he
learned the art to perfection.
The freplaces in the old home
were fashioned in the style of that
day, wide and deep. Wood and
lightwood were no item, for
there were miles of virgin for
ests, and the warm, sparkling
fires made by Wash's brawny
arms and deft hands were to my
mind unparalleled. Many cold
mornings since th'se good old
days l have wished for dear old
Wash and his imitable fires.
Mentally Though uncultivated)
he was far above the average.
His mind was clear and active,
his observation keen and prac-
tical, his sense of humor predomi-
nant, and his honesty unimpeach-
able. He spent a week in the
Fork last year and came to see
us every day, and he was a most
welcome guest, and interesting
withal, as he recounted incidents
and seems on the old plantation.
the events of war times and
how and where he hid himself
away in the Bull branch" for
fear the Yankees would carry
him off. True and loyal soul!
trust that he has entered into
eternal rest, and has gone to re-
ceive the reward Of the faithful,
where in time to come I may
clasp again the willing. busy
hand that contributed largely
to my welfare and comfort in
the long ago.
A telegram reached us yester.
day from Miami, Fla, contain.
ing the sad news of the death on
Monday, the 7th inst, of dear
and beautiful little grand.
nephew, John Corvin O'Neal
whose mother, nee Belle Corfew
has many friends and relative:
throughout the county. These
young parents have been sorel,
afflicted. Four years age, thei1
eldest-born, a dear little bah,
girl, was taken from them, ant
now their only bow, leaving will
them one little daughter aged
years. ~*s~
The Youngest child of Mr.. an
! Mrs. Charlie Covington is: quit
sick at this writing and my sis
ter Mrs. Tickle still suffers fror
a severe cold, but is somewha
improved.
;! The election is over, but we O
the rural districts have not We
gotten the news. but hope every
thing went all right.
The Squire saw Happy Jack
, in Maxton recently. and his d.
] scription Of him tallies with hi
name. | would like to see hin
' and think while he was so nes
by he might have come down
8 see me. :4
|. Miss Ethel Bucham, of tt
e John Station school. spent tt
n weekend in the Fork, the que
), of Miss Mary Mcneil. We ha
K the pleasure of entertaining tt
: twain in our home for bril-
+ time, and two brighte
: more attractive Young ladies a
IS hard to find.
Re am truly glad to learn tn
= our kinsman. Col N. A. McLe:
" has recovered from his late i
s. ness, also our old friend al
s. cousin Mr.. M. G. McKenzi
a. 4, NAV their shadows never gro
III less" Aunt Becky
Z. Lieut.. Col. R. L. Leinster,
e Statesville. was appointed Tue
IL day by Gov. Kitchin to be AID.
tant General Of North Carroll