The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
WITH AUNT BECKY

WITHAUNT BECKY
The Grounding Country-A Visit
To Lumberton-Death of Senior
Member of Mcqueen Clan
Annals of Ashpole Church" by
Judge Fillmore An Interest
ing Bit of Robson History.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Old Fork, (Maxton, R. -, Feb. 26.
The balmy spring time seems to
have arrived, and is warmly welcomed
after the long, severe winter cold.
was out in the orchard this morning
and found the plum and peach trees
nearly in bloom which l hope may
not be injured by future frosts. The
littl grounding seems to have estab-
lished his reputation this time, unless
he should lose it hereafter.
/ was once in the grounding coun-
try among the mountains Of South
west Virginia, the native home Of my
husband, but I did not see any of
these little animals; but my mother
in-law owned pretty little black rat
terrier which had worn her toe-nails
all off clawing among the rocks and
into the dens of the groundhogs,
where they burrowed deep into the
earth. The variety of natural objects
in that country were interesting and
beautiful, and very different from this
section; no long leaf pines at all, but
cedars growing wild everywhere,
giant oak, hickory, chestnut, and
buckeye trees composed most of the
forest growth, and the mountain
creeks and rivulets, clear as crystal,
buffled over the rocks, unsullied by
the black mud, which characterizes
our streams, while there is entire alb
scence of underground fringing the
outer edges. Natural springs of fine
pure, ice-cool water were found at
the foot of the high hills and noun
tain sides, and pumps and wells were
unknown.
l was in your town recently, went
down on the morning of the 14th, but
shad not time to visit The Robesonian
office. However, I met with several
of your readers, among whom was my
bright little Truman boy, who told
me he enjoyed my 'duck story" es-
captured by our soldiers.
NV trip was divided between bust
mess and pleasure this time, pain
full eye trouble together with desire
to see my kindred having been the
dual basis of my visit. Most of my
time was spent in the hospitable home
of DIR. Parker and wife, the latter 0.
whom is member of our clan, ant
after becoming acquainted with th'
doctor, l am pleased to claim him alst
as kinsman. He was very busy will
many patients on Thursday, so / de
ferred my case until Friday, when h
examined and treated my eyes, fittet
them with glasses, and the result
have been most satisfactory. TIL
pain and impaired vision from whic]
/ had suffered for several months hav
been relieved, and whereas I was
at times almost "blind, now I see.
His equipments are fine and hi
knowledge and skill in his profession
together with his interest and love o
it, must surely win success. / saw tn
photographs of three patients befor
and after his treatment for eyes ter
ribly crossed, resulting in such won
derf,(l TRANSPORTATION that it wa
hard to realize they were the sam
persons.
On Friday Mrs. Parker kindly drov
me to several homes, in their nice cal
and paid brief visits among my kir
dred, as / was due in Maxton on tn
p. m. train. After dining sumptr
Ously with Mrs. Sue Mcleod, a dea
cousin, l was driven around to the fo
lowing places: Messrs. A. w. and 4
T. McLean's, Mr.. c. B. Shippers, M
Robe. Chaffin's, Mrs. Parmale's an
Mr.. M. G.. McKenzie's. On accour
of limited time / was unable to con
plete the circle of my kindred, br
hope to do so during the summer.
l remained in Maxton until Satul
day afternoon, enjoying my trip ever
moment Of time from start to finis
except my ride from Maxton throug
mudholes which threatened to tur
the car over, and rendered the journe
most uncomfortable as we'll as dal
gerous. The condition at Seve
Bridges, across Shoe Heel Creek, hi
been so execrably bad, as to necess
tate another route from the Fork
Maxton, involving additional travel (
several miles.
Since my last visit to your tow
ten months ago, the hand of progre.
has not been idle, as is evidenced (
various improvements, and sever
Accidents will happen, but the be
regulated families keep DR.. Thoma
Eclectic Oil for such emergencie
Two sizes 80ci and 60c at all stores.