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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
OUR NEW OFFER.

After the first of next January
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on the News to every subscriber
beyond the limits cf Washington
county. Those who live within
the county arc, even now, entitled
TO receive it free, though they may
get it from the Bristol 2. o., which
is in Tennessee. Yet we do not
propose to advance the price of
the paper. On the contrary we
will award to each PREPAID subscrie
Der, at two dollars, one Of the most
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as a premium. We have several
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In addition to this offer we will
urnish to each Of every club of
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To the getter up of every club Of
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This picture of our great model
OF men, the glorious leader of his
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Big Price for a Cow.

Mr.. Geo. w. Palmer, of Saltville.
recently sold bis short>horn COW Mil
lie the second, with her four weeks
old calf, to Mr.. A. NJ, Bowman,
of Waynesboro', Augusta county
Va, for the handsome sum of 81. 700
Mr. Palmer has one of the finest
herds Of short horns in the country,
and is demonstrating what has been
for a long time doubted by some OF
the ''old fogy" farmers of this county
that it pays to raise fine cattle. -
LyhchJary VUyinian.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
u y Mills.
Building Completed and Ma
chinery Here
Now READY TO RECEIVE WooL AND
CONVERT THE SAME INTO
WHATEVER THE CUsTo>
MER MAY DESIRE.

MER MAY DESIRE.
Picking, Carding and Spinning into
any sized yarn, 20 cts. per ID, custo-
mer furnishing grease. Salt grease
not used. All Wool should be thor
oughly washed and tags clipped
Goods made with special reference
to-the farmers needs, Shall endea-
vor to have always on hand, an assort-
ment of Yarns and Wooden goods for
sale and exchange. Also bale cotton
from the new Cotton i'll. Wool
bought or disposed of in any manner
to suit the customer. Blankets made
for 81 90 each, or for one-half. Spin
ming for oue-third on share. Jeans
made for As cts. per yard, Linsey
Is cts. Wool sent by rail will receive
prompt attention. Instructions
should be sent by mail. OF tackled on
the inside of the sack. All persons
are respectfully invited TO call and see
the new Factory and &C hinery.-
Work done by experienced men, and
business done on cash basis. For
further particulars. address
BRISTOL WOODEN MILLS.
c. II. LEWIS, Proprietor
Mayhem.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Eclectic Magazine.

The Eclectic for March takes a
unique interest from an article by
Thos Carlyle.
Besides Carlyle's article and the
always interesting Editorial Depart
mentS, the contents of the March
number ere: Mr.. Lowrlrs Poems :
Saxon StudIes-IIT. Sidewalks and
Roadways, by Julian Hawthorne :
Edgar Allan Poe The Pedigree OF
Man, by Prof Huxley The Love
and Marriage of Catherine de Bour-
bon,' A Weekday Hymn On Peo>
pie Who WILL Talk Contrasts OF
Ancient and Modern History. by
Frof. +. W. Newman : Social Pres,
sure, by Thomas Hughes; The
Nebu!lr Hypothesis-Its Present
Condition. A Golden Wedding
The Bayou Teche, by Edwin de Leon,
Charlia; Williams BIake's Poems
and Frof. Joseph Henry.
The number is embelished with an
excellent steel portrait of Professor
Henry, Of the Smithsonian Institu,
ton.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
THE FAIRS.

The Fairs for next Autumn,
have been Tins far fixed for the
following times:
Jonesboro, Sept, 23rd, oath,
25th.
Grecneville, Sept. 28th, 29th,
and Both.
Wytheville, Oct. 9th, 7th, and
8th.
Bristol Border Fair, September
28th, 23th, and Both.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Blank Deeds.

We have printed a limited num-
Der of Deeds, which are exactly in
conformity TO the code, with ac-
acknowledgements printed for both
the husband and wife. They are
printed Oh fine tough Bond Paper,
and will bear folding and handling
without damage. Parties wishing
a handsome statutory orn fer deed
will apply at Office of the BRIsToI
News.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

anderson CoaI Company Those
who wish to provide themselves with
first class lump coal for the winter
will find it to their advantage TO or
der from the Coal Creek Coal CO.
Address L. c. Camp, Agent, Knox
vile, Tenn.
Williams & Keeblcr, Agents, Bris-
tOl, Tenn.
Oct, Eft
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

an Immense Stock.-Mr. Ferguson
has the largest stock of hardware now
in this country, and his house presents
an imposing appearance. Among
other things we note 275 kegs nails,
500 sets knives and forks, Is cases door
locks, steel and assorted iron in very
large quantity. His assortment would
do credit to city of fifty thousand in-
habitants. OF couse he is doing good
business and he deserves the large pat
ronage he has. His is one of the live
institutions of Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

Another AdjUStnent,-The flood in
the Holston seems to have cut the Cor
dian Knot at Kindrick's Creek Bridge
by lifting that structure from its piers,
and transferring it to some neighbor-
hood where it may do more good.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

Don't Take Schooli5l ia Their'n.-We
learn from the Courier that Sullivan
county has probably voted Gown the
free school tax. AS Mrs. Means would
say, we believe in gittin larhin, and III
gittIn plenty while your gittin.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Change of Ease.

Prepa, atory to which we wish 10 re-
duce oar stock, particularly, of Paints
Oils, Varnishes. Colors, Window Glass
Putty, Brushes, &C.. &C.. as much al
possible we will offer extra induce
ments to cash purchasers until the lst
of August; about which time we ex-
pect to occupy No. g. James Block,
which will be newly fitted up in mo-
dern style, where our facilities for SER
wing our friends will be greatly in
creased, and these services will be rem
dered with greater satisfaction to our
ourselves.
BUNTING & PEPPER.
JuIy IF
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

Returned. -Drs. Charley and VIM.
Vance have returned from the winter
course of Medical Lectures in Balti-
more, and DIR. Charley is now ready TO
enter the field as a regular NJ. ID.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

The y marked on the NeeCs means
that a remittance would be in order
and very acceptable. The number
marked or printed is the one to be sub
stracted from the whole NUMBER or
the present issue. Multiply the re-
mainder by 4 cents and the product
will be about the amount you owe on
subscription.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

The County Bridge at Union is to
be repaired by order of the County
Court. Blountville wants it so Union
can get to the c. H., but not ofSa
persa.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
"PAY DOWN.

Will be ''eur motto' and we intend to adj
here strictly to it. Parties having Cash or
Produce to pay for Goods will find our
store the place to trade.
Come to the Red Flag, Bosangs Block,
Main Street.
Respectfully,
YARBROUGH & WOOD.
Sent. % 1874 If
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
CORNELIUS a. GRAY
Barber and Hair-Dresser.

FRONT STREET, one door south of Bunt-
ing & Peppers Drug Store, Bath Room at
tached.
May 10, lS74.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

To Gruss.-The Goodson Council
last Tuesday evening ordered the Mea-
dow Square to be sowed in oats and
grass.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

ThreSher For Sdle.-I desire to sell
a new Westinghouse Thresher, and
will make favorobleterms.
/. G.. FOWLER,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
OATTRITCIn connection with the scIES.
IA NrIFIC AAERIcAx. Messrs,
! . ~ MuvN a Co ara GCffcfs,r. ~
MARION FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP.
WARION, Smnthe Go. Va.

All kinds Of Castings kept hand or made
promptly to order. We have large variety Of
Patterns FOR Water Wheels and Mil Gearing and
ay especial attention to that branch Of our bust
Jau. lc'72.-a. @ o. GOopELL 4 co
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Books and Stationery.

Messrs, King & Hill have very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low. Their
stock is very we'll selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is on Main street, be-
tween 4th and 5th,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
MAIN STREET,
GOODSON-BRLSTOL, y. g 4.

We would respectfully inform the citizens
| of GoodsOn-Brist0l and the surrounding
country that We have just returned from the
| Northern and Eastern cities, and have
brought to this market choice selection OF
Gooas suited to the wants of this comnuni-
| ty. Our Stock il new one out and out,
and is now ready for inspection in Bosang's
Block, on Main, between 9th and It'll
| Streets.
We have for sale
1000 yds. Calico, from sc to 12Ic per I'd.
5000 yds. Factory " Sc to l2Jc Z" .
1900 yds. Bleachsd Domestic SC to zoe yd
And No. | article, yard wide Bleach l2]c
We have made Boots and Shoes a Special
ty, and in our stock may be found
Child ems shoes, copper tipped, good, 75c
Mems shoes, sole leather inside and high
cut, at 100,
Ladies shoes, for heavy fall and winter
wear, LOO
Boys boots from 81 rs to $3.50 per pair.
Mems Boots sl.25 to $500
heavy supply of Gents, Ladies' and
Misses over-shoes.
Our line of Groceries is choice and
complete, and for the present we will
sell
Choice Coffee, and we keep none but good
at Csc. Brown sugar. good, at l0c. Brown
sugar, choice article. at I25. Crushed
and Granulated at I5c.
We have heavy supply of shawls, no
siery &C., and in fact, of notions of all
Kinds, we have an extraordinary supply.
we have IN store an expensive and yari-
ed assortment of Clothing, hats and caps.
Goods for mems and boy's wear. Ladies
dress goods, hardware, nails, drugs and
medicines, queensware, glassware, upper
and sole leather, eonfectonere s, stationary,
brides and saddles. hollowware, SALT cot
ton yarns, and thousand other Things too
numerous to mention.
we took time to select our goods, paid
Cash for the greater part of them bought
them at bottom p rces, and we feel assured
that we can give satisfaction both in quality
and price. Only give us a trial.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
$50
will buy
FIRST MORTGAGE PREMIUM
BOND
will buy a


FIRST MORTGAGE PREMIUM
BOND
of the New York Industrial ExpCsi-
ton Company.
| These bonds are issued for the pur-
| pose of raising funds for the erection
of a building in the city of y. y. t.
be used for
PERPETUAL WORLDS FAIR.
a permanent home, where every Manu-
| facturer can exhibit and sell his goods
and every patentee can show his in
vention; a centre of industry which
will prove vast benefit to the whole
country.
For this purpose the Legislature OF
the State OF New York has granted a
a charter to number Of our most
wealthy and respectable merchants,
and these gentlemen have purchased
no less than eight blocks of the most
valuable land in the city of New York.
The building to be erected will be seven
stories high $50 feet in height, snr-
mounted by magnificent dome, and
will cover space of % acres. 1t will
be constructed of Iron, Brick ard
Glass, and made fire-proOf The
bonds, which are all for so each, are
secured by first mOrtage on the land
and building, and for the purpose Of
making them popular, the directors
have decided to have quarterly draw
ings Of Sl50,0O0 each; this money being
the interest on the amount Of the
whole loan.
Every bondholder must receive at
least 81 90. but he may receive.
$1OO,OOOI
Or s35, 600, or $4,000. or 5000, or So
900, &C., &c,
"3d PREMIUM DRAWING, MARCH fst 1875"
"4th SERIES DRAWING, APRIL 5th, 1875"
Capital Premium
100000.
These Drawing take place every
THREE MONTH, and eventually
EVERY BOND will participate in
them.
Address, for Bonds and fullinforma-
| ton,
MOrgenihaD, Bruno s. Co,
FINANCIAL AGENTS,
% Park Row New York.
POstOllice Drawer 20.
Remit by Draft on y. Y City
Banks, Registered Letter or Post Office
Money order.
Postponfment impossible under this
plan.
Applications for Agencies received.
Jan. II, 1S74.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Drugs.

DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on Main
street, have establishments fully equal
to the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prehensive, and they are each doing a
mod business
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY
APPLETONS7
AMERICAN CYCLOPEDIA.
New Revised Edition,

Entirely rewritten by the ablest writers every
subject. Printed from new type, and illustrated
with Several Thousand Engravings and Maps
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Provisions.

Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. II. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of BUSH
aess, and guarantees satisfaction.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
COthin0.

Messrs. ]. Bamberger & Co., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
town, and their stock would do credit
to any city in Virginia or tennessee.
Their prices seem to be low and they
have met with good trade.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Toys and Corrections

are furnished in great variety by
Messrs. e. Kuhnert 6 Son, who manu-
facture an excellent article of pure
candy, and keep their counter supplied
with nice article ofcakes. They also
urnish outfits for we dding tables.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
Bristol Nursery.

Prof. J. H. Winston has a growing
business in this department, and sells
choice family trees of his own growth
at prices below those of any other
nursery we know of.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

on Main Street, keeps on hand Stoves
and Tinware and manufactures ware
Cor general stock, and to order. Fur
nishGs roofing, spouting and gutter
ing He is an experienced and relia-
BILE " rkman
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09

Keller C Brewer have a large stock
of Stoves and Tin Ware on Main st.
and keep on hand a large stock of
material. They run eight teams con-
stantly into the country, and furnish
roofing. spouting and gutteriDg TO or
der on short notice. Their work is of
the best duality.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-09
addresses.

Mr.. - FeldbHrg manufactures
Hair and Shuck Mattresses to order,
and keeps them on sale in Keller's
block, west of the bridge, Main Street.
His work is said to b9 very superior in
quality and first rate in appearance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19

The Aidthe for June comes to hand some
what tardily, but the delay is accounted fol-
by the unusual excellence of its pictures
"The Mothers Darling" "The Helping
Hand" and "Saved and Lost are splendid
pictures, appealing to the most refined ant
elevated sentiments. Three fine picture!
open the promised series Of Picturesque Eu
rope in "a Waterfall in the Pyrenees,' gen
of Albert Rieger, and two charming ovals
"Surmont on the Bonze,' and The Heron
Rock" both from picturesque Auvergne
The other full page picture of the number il
graphic Battle of Bunker Aill,' and
handsome illustration of Scott, the drinking
Stag" three noble views Of Durham Cathc
dral, and portrait of Hon. Luther b Wy
man of Brooklyn, make up the artconient'
of tins number.
The literary contents are contributed by
writers like Florence Allen, Chandos Fulton
Susan Archer Weiss, Alice Williams, &c.,-
making up a whole of full dldtHe excellence
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19

uicl,a, to a street car conductor he opens his
knife and cuts Il silver off the coin to see II II
was one of them filled ones or not.
They have queer dogs down in Farmer City
The Journal talks OF one "layjHg around The
bouse of one of the citizens of the town, rs il
+. were the most natural thing in the world fol
dog to lay
Texas paper courteously remarks:
"Bill Terrier not only carries the palm for be
inp the lowest and meancst liar in this state bul
is also the most contemplate, sncaking coward
that ever disgraced any community"
Rumor has reached this country that Stanley
the explorer, has married an African kings
daughter, and is learning to wear RIG in his
nose and shoestring around his waist.
If Rowell's Reporter should suspend publica-
ton what would the Peru Herald do for some,
thing with which to ill up its column OF wit and
humor called =" our column :'-7onicd Local.
Rest assured neighbor that Gallagher would
be too cute to eyer substitute the Local in its
place.
The C. D. is the frofanely facetious way
the Globe. Democrat is abbreviated.
The Watseka Republican says, "The Illinois
editors were cordially welcomed at the Insane
Asylum at Jacksonville" Other papers say there
was fellow feeling manifested for the visitors
Since they left there has considerable rivalry
sprung up in Jacksonville between the Insane
Asylum and the Institution for the feeble Mind
ed as to which one made them feel the most at
home.
One of our exchanges is uncharitabe enough
TO cali the editorial convention the preying
band."-E1.
The following verse was once inscribed on a
church in Halifax, \. s., the basement of which
had been used as wine saloon:
There's spirit above, and spirit below,
A spirit Of Joy and spirit OF woe:
The spirit above Is the spirit divine,
The spirit below is the spirit OF wine.
"They tell tough story about new baggage
man on one OF our local trains" says the Los
Angeles Star. He was told TO pile up the trunks
in baggage car, and be sure to hang the checks
On the outside. The literal.minded youth piled
up the trunks and then took off the checks, with
The leather straps attached, and hung them
upon the outside OF the car The baggage mas
Ter at the depot was driven nearly frantic by the
passengers per the Orizasa attempting to iden-
.ify their boxes
"What shame that should be starving" cx-
claimed poor corset.maker out of work.
hat have stayed the stomachs of hundreds"
Spotted Tail has Appeared in his spring suit, 1t
S neat but not gaudy-a blue blanket, pair of
blue flannel trousers, and white round.topped
nat.
The following legend is inscribed on the front
If butcher shop in an inland town Of Pennsyl-
;anja: "Kash padc for littel HALVES nut mourn
we daze old.
at will come said candidate for Mayor of
Il. Louis the other day, while making a stump
peech, "just as sure US it was that Romeo
ounded Rome"
The last anecdote brough! to light by the Cen
ennial celebration is rather amusing. While
he British troops were marching through old
one of them said jcstingly to far
ner sowing seed: "You may SOW, but we shall
cap" "Well, perhaps you may was the re-
DIV, "for am sowing hemp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19

mcnced with June The publication of juven.
lie monthly, something on the plan Of St
Nicholas, under tAe name Of" Wide Awake"
The initial number now before Us is full OF
very fine Illustrations, while It's typography
is perfection itself. Convenient in form
with a snowy cover and abundant pictures,
full of stories and poems, adapted to the
young, and by frstclass authors, with pages
Of music, puzzles, familiar talk, &c, and at
the moderate price Of $500 year, Wide
Auake certainly has about it the elements
that ought TO insure success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19
Locke's National -ion,hIy

Appears somewhat behind time, but which
IS explained by the necessary delay incident
to putting on a new dress. lis typographical
improvement certainly greatly adds TO II,
attractivencss. The contents are entirely
original matter, while the various depart
ments of Fiction, History, Biography
Science, and Poetry, are unusually wei
allied. y new serial story-to run three
mon,hs-is the leading attraction; and Tho
tone of tie magazine Is well sustained to th'
end The poetry is unexceptionally good
and, indeed, will compare favorably witt
any of the high-priced publications. ONT
dollar year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19
HalIous MONTH";.

The July number opens with an exhaustive
illustrated article on pigeons, by writer who
thoroughly understands his subject. Then
there are stories, al exciting sca-sketch by
VIM. ii. Macy, fine poetry and halfa-dozen
or more excellent domestic tales, such as
will command attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19
Mlilc AtNaLr

The success of the Scribners, New York,
with 81 Nicholas, has stirred up the ambi
ton of Boston, and the enierprising firm OF
ID. Lo,hrop & Co, IS & 40 Cornhill, com
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19
The SINGER Machine

Has the popular avorite Europe and in It's native
Land because it The best lheimmense proportion OF ne
which has been gained by this cannot be
better Illustrated than 10y an exhibit of
THE BUSINESS DONE
by the different panes during the past two veGrsthe
Secor Company having suspended operations Except the
Sdger Company IL will De noted that decrease OF sales Is
the rule The Singer however in Ssh exceeds its 1873 sales
By nearly l0O0 machines. These figures are taken from
sworn returns and are consequently reliable They are rs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19
p nv ICiA N 8

nR. GILBERT, D'EPISY, French ri
~ sican 81 years of practice, the last ten years in
Louis. Mo. Office La Sale St., X. oe and D. Bd
ard Residence, Washington ST. (north OF Supreme Col
Block) ONCE hours from to 70 O'Clock M. and trd
2to5PM. mayl,i5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-06-19

NM EcS O'DONN ELL, Attorney and Co
y sellor at Law Collections made and promptly REL
ed once 10 Glover Cooks Block, with Rice 4
Drluge, Ottawa, Illinois, nOyl573