The Robesonian., 1918-03-18
LETTER FROM AUNT SOPHIA

The Things For Chidren-Death of
An Infant-A Good Man Gone-The
RobesOnan More Than Ever Inter
esting Now-FOrest Fires Raging.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Lumberton, r. 6, March 11.-Our
little garden plants were growing
nicely till the cold wave last night.
Hope they'll not get entirely killed.
We have 81 worth of seed to plant to-
morrow and we'll keep on trying to
succeed in having a fine garden Of
vegetables. We planted 2 1-2 bushels
Of Irish potatoes and have more than
1-2 peck of onion sets out. Fruit,
milk, vegetables, etc, are the very
them robust and healthy.
Our whole community was sadder-
ed on Washington's birthday when
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bullock of Char
lesion, s. c., came to the Odum ceme-
terry with their baby, Harry, aged one
year and one week, where the precious
little form was laid meath the cold e,
damp sod and it's smiling face was
hidden from their sight. Eight doc
tors failed to understand what allied
the child. Relatives were there from
Fayetteville, Laurinburg, Pembroke
and other places. A large crowd was
present, considering the brief notice
and inclement weather. The grave
was covered with the most lovely flow
erS we ever saw except those on DIR.
RoZier's grave, which could not be
surpassed in fragrance and beauty
We all extend our deepest sympathy
to the almost broken-hearted parents
Mr.. Bullock returned to Charleston,
where he is building ships, on the
following Sunday Mrs Bullock re-
n";ned in this section visiting relative
till yesterday, / suppose, before re-
turning home.
We enjoyed the fine sermon preach
ed by Rev. w D. Combs at the Gospel
Tabernacle on the 3rd Sunday from
the subject, "The Battle Atmageddon"
1t was a glad surprise to meet our
niece there, Miss Lillian Page Of
White Pond, who was visiting her
cousins, Mrs. H. C. Mcintyre and
Mrs. Ed. G. McNeill, who live in the
same house. We dined with them,
too, and spent the afternoon visiting
other relatives in town, and were
glad to find big fine great-niece at
Mr.. Sam Pages, aged three months,
name, Mamie Elizabeth, for both it's
grand-mothers. Mr.. Sam had gone
out in the country about St. Pauls
with his brothers, Pink and Lucius, to
visit their fathers family.
We were indeed glad to receive a
letter from Frank Saturday last stat
ing he was in New York, but he didn't
know how long he would stay. This
is the third time that he has gone and
came safely across the deep blue sea-
He was consecrated to the Lord soon
as he was born and we know that He
can take care of him in war, famine,
earthquakes, pestilence, or any kind
of perilous times that will ever come
So, we'll trust in God and borrow ease
of heart and mind
Rev. Mr.. Daley filled his regular
appointment at Raft Swamp the first
Sunday and day before. He preached
a sermon on Saturday The subject
was "Going the Second Mile," which
made us wish that we we're always
mile. DR.. Allen and Prof. Sentelle
enjoy the excellent sermon; Text
Jesus answered and said unto them
go and shew John again those things
receive their sight, the lame walk, the
lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the
dead are raised up and the poor have
the gospel preached to them"-Mat
thew 1:4-5.
Rev. Mr.. Miller preached fine
sermon at Back Swamp yesterda,
from the subject of ''The earthly ant
the spiritual body" 1t was good t,
be there.
We spent the afternoon with ou
sister-in-law Mrs. Mittie Britt an,
stopped few minutes to chat wit
another sister in-law, Mrs Narcissu
Townsend We had a joyful surpris
Friday evening when our son-in-laI
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Nc
Intyre, came in time for supper. Mis-
Emma Johnson of Wakrilla. spent tn
weekend with her cousin Miss Loni
Townsend.
We were shocked to hear of the sa
sudden death of Mr.. ]. z. Carlyle
We knew that he was in low stat
of health, but hoped he would recov
er and spend many more useful year
with us, for he was a friend in nee
and was always ready to go "the sec
ond mile and do more than his par
He frequently broke down in his talk
and prayers, distressed at the careles
lives some live.
The Robesonian has been loved an
read from childhood. but it is unusua
ly interesting and appreciated no.
with poems and letters from soldie
boys and many others like "Aur
Becky" Wish we could have met he
when she was in town visiting D
and Mrs. w. W. Parker. Also Pro
E. G. Edens' articles are interestin
and read with pleasure
Hope the fruit will not get kille
but the Lord sends the frost, sno
and rain, and we must not murmu
nor complain. The Lilac and Bird;
wreaths are in full bloom and tt
misteria will be soon.
Forest fires are raging and Bac
Swamp school house has been in dal