The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-11
WITH AUNT BECKY.
A Trip Through the Country
In Happy Jacks Defence
Chickens and Turkeys-Other
Matters Mentioned.

Matters McntlOHCu.
Old Fork, April 6-Some time
has elapsed since / last wrote to
The Robesonian, a portion OF
which was spent in a visit to the
home of our son-in-law, Mr.. J.L.
McLaurin, and family, who were
former residents of Marion coun-
ty. S. c., but now inhabit the
young county of Dillon, the Dor
der line passing few miles be-
low their home. Down there |
found everybody busy on the
farm. but owing to very dry
weather but little planting had
been done.
Accompanied by the two little
boys, | made the long journey
through the country, via the
towns of Little Rock and Dillon,
passing through fine farming
section, with evidence of thrift
and prosperity on every hand:
At the fine old Southern home OF
Mr.. Lot Rogers | saw perhaps %
or rs bales, of cotton stacked up,
and several of lesser numbers at
various other places. | am al
ways glad when Mr.. Rogers
plantation becomes visible, be-
cause he has considerably provid-
ed the weary and oft-tlmes
thirsty wayfarer with gushing
water from fine artesian we'll,
right by the wayside, under
meath whose spout is also large
trough always full of fresh wa
ter. ready for the tired and thirs-
ty horses to drink. We found
the roads in exceptionally fine
condition, and automobiles spin
ming along in every direction;
but the most attractive object
along our way was the many fields
of fine, beautiful oats, a crop
whichis made especially and gen
eral success among our South Car
DINA brethren.
We met with no accident nor
delay of any kind on our trip.
After meeting with many autos,
sometimes in close proximity,
none of which disturbed the equi-
librium of our gentle horse. she
finally gave me surprise when
almost in sight of our destina-
ton, and became frightened at a
couple of large tobacco beds on
either side Of the road. They
were covered with canvas, . and
being unaccustomed to seeing
such things, she was naturally
suspicious Of them, but finally
decided they might not be dan
gerous, and passed on in safety
We have had no rain of any
consequence in the Fork in sew.
eral weeks, and the earth is very
dry. Some of our farmers are
through planting corn. and anx
iously awaiting rain in order t.
put in the cotton. Garden seeds
sown since the drought begar
have not come up, and some re-
planting may be necessary.
see in the last issue of The
Robesonian that the Charlotte
Chronicle intimates that oul
Happy Jack' is a yarn weaver
a charge which is fully refutet
and proven to be a mistake b,
those who are acquainted will
the facts. | could not associat'
Happy Jack" with that clas
who make and circulate yarns
for in that case renorse of con
science would rob him of this fe
licity, and he would no longer re
joice in the free and happy sou
briquet which is so appropriate
to his jolly style of writing.
We are indebted to your inter
.esting correspondent Pointer
for kind words through your col
ums, which are much appreciat
ed. The daughters referred to
who speak of visiting "Aun
Becky" will receive a warm we
come at any time, and it will al
ford me pleasure to become &C
quainted personally with thos
dear young people who gracious
ly fancy the homely talks of a
old, fashioned lady.
Mr.. Benson Whitlock, one c
our nearby neighbors, is at pre-:
ent quite sick, with indication
of malarial fever. His sister-ll
law, Mrs. ]. B. McCallum, {
Maxton, has been with the1
since Friday last. The infar
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rode
lex Chisholm has also been de-
perately i'll but was somewh;
better at the last intelligence
Saved from the Grave.