The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-13
WITH AUNT BECKY.
Preparations for Farm Work.
A Popular Couple Welcomed
A Good Resolution.

"A AOOO NCSOlullON.
Correspon dence of The Robesonlan.
We are having a spell of very
cold weather, everything frozen
up from the water bucket in our
room to the kettle on the kitchen
stove; and when | arose this
morning I almost imagined that
| was a rival of Cook and Peary,
and had landed in Polar regions;
but as the day advanced it is
moderating and l am beginning
to ''thaw."
The men folks are talking busi-
ness and making preparations for
farm work. New mules are the
order of the day about here and
almost every man in the neigh
borhood has purchased one or
more of these useful animals;
and at high figures, prices rang
ing from $500 to $500.
Since l last wrote you we have
welcomed into the Fork a newly
made bride, who, being we'll
known, has a host of friends in
this community. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. J. B. Whit
lock, a popular young farmer of
this vicinity, and Miss Julia Nc
Mcqueen, OF Maxton. whose mar
riage occurred in that town on
the afternoon of the 5th; and on
their arrival at the ancestral home
Of the groom, who had been keep
ing batch" IAN elegant reception
awaited them, arranged by the
ladies of the neighborhocd Boun-
tiful refreshments We're served,
of a class and variety which
country homes afford at this sea-
son Of the year, and it was in
truth a feast Of good things. The
bride received a great many
handsome presents, both from
her Maxton friends and from
those in the Fork. Aunt Becky,
being closely related to each OF
the happy pair, braved the dark
ness Of the night to attend the
reception, and felt well repaid in
doing 50. The old home was full
of light and merriment, the gen.
erous fire-places were ablaze with
splendid fires of oak, and every.
thing was so cozy and CHEEKY thai
v'e. for the time, forgot the fury
be outer elements and enjoy.
..ery much the festive scene
Ia. which the little bride was, o1
course, central figure, looking
quite charming ii her lovely wed
ding gown of soft, shimmerins
white silk. We are all delighted
with this match" 1T is no
4 well for man to dwell alone,
and Mr.. Whitlock has not onl,
n added to his own comfort ant
A pleasure. but has brought int
n our midst one who is UNIVERSAL,
q loved and esteemed.
ii Last week Robesonian record
" ed the death of Capt. A. B. Nc
II McEachin, Of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
which | regretted to know, as h
was first cousin Of mine. whom
remembered before leaving tn
IA old home at Floral College. A!
though quite ayoung man at tina
time, his brilliant talent ha
made itself recognized, and tn
promise of his future prominen
career had assumed conspicuou
II proportions. Indeed, the family
N of which he was a member, con
NJ sisting of five brothers and fou
Vi sisters, was a rather remarkabl
one, both as to talent and physi
" cal beauty. Two Of the fv
brothers were skilled physicians
one a distinguished lawyer, an
one journalist, while three G
IN the four sisters became the wive
of prominent lawyers and wer
~ themselves gifted and intellecty
# al.
EM There is little news in the Forl
IN Severe colds have been prevail
ing among us. of which | hav
IL been one Of the victims, but ar
W slowly improving.
Bererice. the young daughts
Of Mr.. r. D. Hamer, is contend
< ing with that most painful affli'
ton, bone-felon, on one of he
A fingers.
Uncle Jack" / don't kno
X who you are. but all the same
j like you. The name may hay
something to do with it, as it
favorite of mine. 1t is plai
and unassuming. ard at the san
II ne carries some weight abo,
it. and also a suspicion of fu
and jovialness. Only one thin
Ez3X stun me: What in the world {