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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11
GRAND PICNIC
At Preston Springs - Bristol
Brass Band in Attendance
Special Train for the
Occasion.

Some fifty Of Bristelians conclude d
to celebrate the Tooth anniversary of
American independence, by repairing
to Preston Springs, some seven miles
east of Bristol, Immediately on the
line of the A, NJ. & o. Railroad, and
one of the loveliest spots to be found
in the proud Commonwealth of Vir-
GINA, and although not so richly
beautiful as the bowers of Eden, yet
it furnishes us a wonderful conception
of the grandeur and true beauty of
Adam and Ewes lost estate.
But il is not my object, at this time,
to say anything more in relation to the
attractive and desirable location; for
the young men, most of whom were
highly favored with lady escorts, APPS
parently lost sight of the gorgeous
scenery or the pure, silvery fountain,
as it gracefully winds its way, along
the margin of the memorable enclos>
ure, and were seen by twos, all over
the Modern Paradise" doubtless
discussing their issues, (which you
cant always sometimes telP' how hap
PLY they may terminate.
1t is evident to my mind, that the
excursion was a success. in every par,
ticular, for it is needless to say, that
the young ladies always succeed in
their undertakings, whenever they be.
come interested, as was apparent ups
on this occasion. Be it remembered
that about the hour of IL, they spread
a table, and covered it with such subs
stantialS and delicaces, that even
Kings and Lords, would have been con-
strained to acknowledge with becom-
ing gratitude, and very soon, all as.
sembled as one common family, and
richly enjoyed the festivities, after
which the Bristol Band, which of
course, was in attendance, filled the
air with such strains of music. that
we naturally concluded that,
"This world is not so bad world,
AS some would have us make il,
For whether good or whether bad
Depends on how we take it,"
And now the only sad picture pre-.
sents itself, that it is hardly probable
we will all ever meet again, for l
hear it whispered, that Miss Il. the
young lady | am especially indebted
to, for the happiness of the day, may
ere long, return to her home, in the
distant Sunny South. but wherever
time or circumstances may drift you
all, | shall never forget your smiling
faces, or warm and generous natures.
Adieu,
MADISON.
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Travellers, Attention I

You cannot have better Vade tecu1ll on
your journey than Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. That prime medicinal agent will en-
able you to drink brackish water without
running the risk OF disordered stomach and
bowels, will neutralize the influence Of foul
or miasmatic air, and will prove a most
agreeable and wholesome stimulant and
means OF counteracting the fatigues of
travelling. On long sea voyages, where the
crews of whaling or other vessels are almost
wholly restricted to salt inert, it has proved
an admirable preventive of scurvy, and in
the tropical seas it saves the sailor from ship
fever and malaria. 1t has ever proved the
surest reliance of the emigrant, exposed to
the miasmatic complaints which prevail in
regions of country newly cleared of timber,
where the rays of the sun falling on stag
nant vegetation, unexposed to them perhaps
since the creation, exhale vapors, laden
with the seeds of disease.
Acclimation, or the habituation Of the
constitution to the peculiarities of an unac-
customed climate, is greatly facilitated by
the regular use of this protective elixir,
which imparts such vigor and elasticity to
every nerve and fiber that it is impossible
for the vital energies to become depressed
to point inconsistent with health. In un-
favorable conditions of the atmosphere the
Bitters should be used at least twice a day,
morning and evening being the best times.
A pursuance Of this course when there is
danger, rs the system develops evidences
Of debility, will effectually neutralize the
peril.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

his way to Wythevllle, and Mongle's
Springs has improved him much-he
looks like a new man.
Henry Rosenheim, Of Baltimore, is
hore. He wishes to sell his Main
street property for cash. Better prop
erty there is not in town.
Capt. Horton tells me that nearly
rs many people are returning over the
A. M. IL o. from the Centennial as are
going thitber. They are not stopping
at the Springs i'm any great numbers
Did you know that James w. Shelf
fey had ten thousand dollars of life
insurance ?
John f.. Burson and Thompson
Hayter are back from Tazewell, where
those good people foundered and cap
tured them.
Jake Reed is here from Botetourt
and Jimmie Barrett, the Centennial
Democrat. aged 90 years, is on the
street. He is the last Lark to vote
for Hayes and Wheeler. May the
Lord let Jimmie live to 100
Dat harvest is here. and it is like the
haryests of Egypt. The land is laden
with the crop. Don't you think we
have touched bottom andthat things
will look up, and money begin to grin
from our vest pockets again? said Bro.
Dick Price. / do ! If such crops as
these and "a thousand hOgsheads of
Tobacco, to be marketed here next
fall, don't bring money, l am no
prophet.
600
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11
WOOD. Marsh s. 90

FOrneys paper, the Philadelphia
Press, in its issue recountiug the dis
plays made on late Centennial day the
4th inst, pays the following deserved
compliment to the great Dry Goods
house with which VIM. d. Jones, late
of this town, is connected.
TO SOUTHERN AND FAR-WEsTERN
TRADE.-Our young and popular
friend, Mr.. VIM. ID. Jones, with Wood
Marsh d Co., importers and wholesale
dealers in dry goods and notions, 523
Market street, would respectly call the
attention of Southern and Far-Wes-
tern buyers TO their stock. William is
good man, and knows your wants as
well, IL not better, than any one else,
and the house ranks with our best,
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Murder Will tlnt.

a few years ago august Flower,
was discovered to be a certain cure for
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint, few
thin Dyspeptics made known to their
friends how easily aud quickly they
had been cured by its use. The great
merits Of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER
became heraled through the country
by one sufferer to another, until,
without advertising, its sale has be.
come immense. Druggists i'm EVERY
TOWN in the United States are sell
ing it. No person suffering with
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Cos
ttveness, palpitatiOn Of the Heart, in
digestion, low spirits, ETC., can take
three doses without relief. Go to your
Druggist BUNTING Il PEPPER, and get
a bottle for 70 cents and try it. Sample
bottles 10 cents.
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YeaMtifuI Pictures.

We have received from the Fine Art
Publishing House of Geo. Stinson &
Co., Portland, Maine several pictures
recently published by them. The sub
jects, rs works of high art, deserve the
highest praise. Stinson Il Co. were
among the pioneers in the Fine Art
publishing business in this country,
and year by year their business has
grown until at the present time it has
assumed colossal proportions.
A short time since they published a
chrome that had run of over one
hundred and twenty-five thousand
copies. The weight of them unmOunt-
ed was over nine tons. In the selec-
ton of subjects, Stinson q Co., show
correct judgment of the public taste.
which natural talent, aided by long
experience, alone can give. They
publish every description of fine works
OF Art, from a chrome to a photograph
from fine CrayOn drawing to the
most elegant Steel Engraving.
They bring into service the skill of
the most talented artists.
They are also publishers of the Gem
tennlal Record, which is a very large
illustrated paper, devoted TO whatever
ls or interest connected with the One
Hundredth Birthday of the United
States. Terms one dollar per year
The great Exhibition at PHILADELPHIA
is fully illustrated and described.
Messrs. Stinson Il Co. are at present
i'm want of u large number of new
agents. to whom they offer the most
liberal inducements. We call atten-
ton to their advertisement, headed,
"rO the Working Glass, In our adj
vertising columns.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Every HOusekeeper Wants One
OF Bunnell's Funnel Clothes Washer.
They are the cheapest, simplest, and
easiest operated of any clothes washer
ever invented and never fails to give
satisfaction. You can buy one for the
small sum of SO. There is no hum
bug about them. They are warranted
as represented. Sanders & Tranbar-
ger are the agents for Sullivan county.
If they do not call on you. address
them at at Blountvllle, Tenn.
July II, '76-2t.
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SIDEWALK LETTER.
On THE SIDEWALK
July 18th, 1876.

July 18th, 1876. !
TO the E,ltor of the Ne,Os:
That was n sly trick, by which you
gave your Bristol friends the slim.
starting off in the night and swinging
around the circle of the Southwest
| have the notes and can tell all about
it. How | got them, tell, if you can.
1t was Friday night that, along with
Buck Horton, you plunged into the
section of darkness stretching from
Bristol to Lynchburg. Not satisfied
with that you flew over to Charlotts-
vile, where you Joined the intermina-
BILE throng pressing and gasping and
sweating back from the Centennial,
and vainly endeavoring to cool them
selves by darting into the twenty-five
tunnels between the University and
the White Sulphur. 1t was no 60
IN" painting iron horse blew his hot
breath laden with attenuated carbon
over his iron name back into your
laces until you thought you were on
lhe roah to Tophet. Blessed night
with her ebon bath came over you and
you slept i'll the sweet valley of the
Ereenbrier White, where the turf of
Cuen cooled your feet, the trees of
Sl''SAh AllCll NGIldl NETWORK
over your heads, and glorious angels
from the adjoining hills of heaven
tanned you with their noiseless wings.
There was music that sent its bewitch-
ing ana symphOnious wavelets dan
eng on the silvery leaves as they
reached out into their little orbits for
thelr evening sleep, and caused you to
dream you were in fairy land. The
Iordly mountains that were gray and
grand with age before Columbus came
STOOD like grim sentinels to shut out
me encroachlng world, the Centen-
MAI and the devil, and left you tenn
porary jewellers in heaven. Angel Of
tOu was there none to shut the sill
Ner gate and Keep you there Those
enemies OF happiness that wait on the
wrestlers for high Office i'm a mighty
land crept up behind the Sabbath sun
and We're cheering for Tilden and
Hendricks and Hayes and Wheeler.
ana spoiled the lovely dreams of the
sleepers. The locomotive screamed up
TO the great Palace Hotel and took YOU
away among the evil things that tug
ana tear and worry each other across
the world.
You can put this in your editorial
pipe and smoke it. Never again. nv
Doyt VIII you meet dearer or Worthier
kindred spirits, outside of home. than
those with whom you rested and rev.
clled ut the Greenbrier White. That
Breakfast ! Let's neither of us mem
ton it The Peytons' ought to do
better and lot us hope they will.
Doriots clock calls time on me, and
Plcken's Washington time tells me the
Noes devil cOmeth. / must go on.
Did you see those Cornucopia Vases
Dorlot brought from the Centennial e?
II not they are worthy of your admi-
Il learn that the beautiful tribute
rat Hagan paid TO the memory of
Joe Campbell is 10 be in this issue of
uthe News. 1t glitters like Venus In
the evening west.
The Court Of Appeals sat at Wythe-
vile yesterday, All the Judges are
mere, except Wood Bouldln, who IL
on the Bench forever. The physi-
vlans say he has softening of the brain
una Is not destined to live many
weeks \ worry able man he was.
saw Judge John \. Campbell on
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Valuable Lands for Sale.
Nov. 20. '75.-chg-tf.

MYTH a view to change my bust
w ness, L offer for sale nay place O
residence, known as ColamO, living 3
miles east Of Bristol, on the A N so
II Il, containing about 700 acres, over
800 acres cleared and in good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick.
two stories, with ell and cellars. with
tin roof, and Is elegantly finished. It
occupies commanding site, and the
view Is extensive and attractive, The
glOunds are well improved, and I'D
journlng them are apple and peach
orchards, with a variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property Is valuable, and with "A
small outlay could be made as charm-
Ing, as 1t is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek traVerses the farm. af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
1t are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other TWO hundl ii yards distant from
the railroad. There are also indica-
lions of iron % of value.
The land ~ C.vided into three par
GELS, with dive mgs and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as n whole
it would max tirst-class stock farm,
ANU u llaC vi Oue lnOusAnu Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreek, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is good farming land, 300 acres
cleared, balance timber of fine quality
There is a very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery; would be fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
cles great deal of cedar and pine,
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim-
proved mountain land Of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col ] II PRESTON,
Box II,
Bristol Tenn,
April 10, '75-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

King college, By reference to our
advertising columns it will be seen
that the fall session of this Institution
begins on the first Thursdsy in Sep
TENDER next. For health and cheap
ness this point eXcols any one we
know of. And if we judge by the
graduates King College is behind none
in thoroughness of instruction. DIR.
Paddock, its President, is indefatigi-
BILE in his labors and always at his
post.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

ByUnneHS Funnel Clothes Washer
Mr.. j. II. Tranbarger, of Sullivan
county, called on us and left one of
Brunnells Clothes Washers, and after
witnessing the washing done by it,
we arc inclined to pronounce 1t good
thing. They sell for So, quite a small
sum. Nessrs, Sanders & Hamburger
are the agents sor Sullivan county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Il Handsome Offer. proprie-
tors of the Illustrated Weekly, a large
eight page paper, published in New
York, and by-the>way a most excel
lent paper, offer one of three large
beautiful chromos, 2x2I feet in size,
mounted, TO every subscriber to their
paper. The price Of which is So, 90
per year without the chrome and
$3.50 with it. The Beatrice de
Cenci, Snow Scene, and Fishes Fruits
and Flowers. They are very beauti-
full; that Of Beatrice is especially att
tractive. Her story is deeply affect.
ing. The most eloquent pens have
failed adequately to depict it.
MeSSrs. King &c Hill are the agents,
and our young friend, Johnnie Cald>
well, will canvass and take subscrip-
lions, and deliver chromos. We
hope he may meet with much sue
cess,
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BORrGlers Wanted.

Mrs. Elizabeth Waskie, living
in the property recently occupied by
Prof. Winston, and adjoining the resi-
dence of Col. Fulkerson, wishes to
accommodate four or five 'boarders.-
Prices as low as can be obtained any,
where else. Parties desiring board
will pleese apply to Mrs. Waskie at
her residence. The Editor of the
NeaCS takes pleasure in recommending
her. June 80, ,76.-tf.
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qqqSIqq9 qqgqq9gq

TO the Working CIRss-ws can furnish
you employment at which you can make very
large pay, In your own localities without being
away from home over night. Agents arc wanioj
In every town and county to take Eubseribers for
The Centennial Record the lsrg est publication in
the United States-ls pages, 81 columns Elegant.
ly Illustrated Terms only III per year The Re.
cord Is devoted to whatever is of interest conn
ed with the Centennial year. The Great Exhibit
ton at Philadelphia 10 fully illustrated In detail
Everybody wants 1t. The whole people feel great
interest In their Country's Centennial Birthday
and want to know all about 1t. An elegant patri.
otto erayon drawing premium pictdre Is presented
Tree to each subcriber. 1t is entitled ain remem.
berance OF the One Hundr0dth Anniversary OF the
Independence Of the United States" Sire 20 bV
80 Inches. Any one become a successful
agent, for but show the paper and picture and
hundreds OF subscribers are easily obtained every
where. Thore is no business that will pay like
this at present. We have many agents who are
making rs high rs $40 per day and upwards. Now
Is the time don't delay. Remember It costs
nothing to give the business trial. Send for our
circulars, terms, and sample copy Of paper, which
are sent free to all who apply do it to day. Com.
plete outfit free to those who decide to engage =
Farmers and mechanics, and their sons and dauRh.
tiers make the very boGt Of agents. Address,
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Me.
July IL, '76-lY#
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Resumed Again.

have again started business on my
own account, and am prepared to DO
work on the lowest terms. also keep
a well selected assortment of Boots
and Shoes always on hand, which can
be bought at great bargains. Sign of
the Big Boot. Main street, Bristol.
G.. w FROST.
June 27-tf,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

To give ordinary water all the re.
treshing and invigorating qualities of
sea water salt it till it has a buOyant
feeling. which shows how easy it IL
to get up buoyant feeling. Salt will
do it sometimes, but the most efectual
way of producing it I'm the family is to
plant n "Light-Running Domestic"
square in front of the hearth-stone.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11
Meteorological Report.

THE Maury Literary Society of the
Va. Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lego mt Blacksbure, will hold its COM
mencement exercises August Sth, at s
p NJ. Our friend, Sam p. Withers Of
the Grdy JUchct, has our thanks for an
invitation thereto,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Mrs. e. j. Frost, Milliner and Man
tua-Maker, has been to the eastern
cities, where she has carefully selected
her stock of Millinery Goods, and ex-
aiming the new styles of dress max.
ing. which she is prepared to furnish
according to the latest fashions.
April %, 1876.-tf.
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Seven Springs Iron and Alum Mass.

SPARTA, GA, June LIST, 1876.
MEssRs. LANDRUM & LITCHFIELD,
Abingdon, Virginia.
For long time have suffered dis
tressingly from indigestion, depres
sion, and general constitutional debili-
ty, until a short time since began to
take the Iron and Alum Mass |
have taken one bottle with wonderful
benefit, aud shall continue to take 1t.
l can only speak for myself. The
'Mass" has, up to this time, made me
feel almost like the recovering of life
within me. therefore gladly recon-
mend its use to all sufferers.
Very respectfully,
MISS EMMA +. MASON.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL little son
of Mr.. Kokum, of BlOuntvllle, last
week pulled hair from a mules tail,
and the doctor thinks the scar on the
boys head will be permanent.
Moral Go To j. Hamburger & Co,
for you ready-made clothing.
April lift.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Please bear in mind that this Mass
is not patent nOstrum. Go to Blunt.
ing & Peppers and j. A. Dlckey Il
Co.'S, Drug Store, and get a bottle
The water from the "Seven Springs"
can be had at the Book Store of
Messrs. King & Hill, Bristol, Tenn.
June l3.-tf.
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Our Agents

The following gentlemen will act as
our Agents, and are authorized to pro-
cure ami receipt for subscriptions and
other business in our name.
TaZewell G; III. Va, III G.. Anderson.
Lebanon, Va, Capt. j. w. Nc
Broom.
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For Sale !!

A good four-wheeled "Baby Car
riage," little used, and in excellent or
err. Original cost $40. Price now $500
Apply at Bunting & Peppers Drug
Store.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Can get very valuable property in
Bristol, at half it's real value, bycall-
ing at once on N, M. Taylor, Esq, or
L. Il. Bibb. 1t contains one acre of
ground, nice dwelling, good store
house and the largest collection of
choice grapes, Strawberries, pears,
peaches, &C., in the county.
April %, '76-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Children's suits at Bamberger's for
$3.50. may 16. '76.-tf.
Your attention Is called to the Gem
tennial Shirt, finished, excepting but
tons and button-hOles. Open back.
fine linnen bosom-$l. rs only.
March 3S.-tf.
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Preferred Locals.
For sale or Rent.

A House on Chalmers St., containing
9 rooms, very cheap for cash. Also a
No. l. 2 Horse Wagon, cash in hand,
or good security required.
j, NJ. BARKER
July 18th '76.-1t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Go to Bsmberger and see the Pro-
gress Shirt, latest thing, two shirts in
one. march 28.-tf
The Elmwood Paper Collar, at Bam-
berger's--25 cts.
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Petersburg Tobacco Market.
BY PORTS & BRIDGERs.
PETERSBURG. June "a, 1876.

change IN anv baing tno sIi,,bt 10 nota IT. -
ket Is active for all grades, especially shipping
and tobacco Of extra quality. Receipts, however,
have not been as active as has been noted for the
past ten days, owing to various causes doubtless.
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BRISTOL, Tenn.
June 30th, 1876.
MADISON

Marble Dealers,
Knoxville, Tennessee.
SIRs
Being prevented by sickness, have
not been able, until to-day, to visit our
Cemetery 1; and hasten at once to ex-
press my entire satisfaction with, and
qualification at. the marble work you
have had placed at Mis-. Tadlock Is
grave. The entire execution is high
ly satisfactory, The character of the
work with your prices cannot fail to
create other demands from your yard.
l shall take pleasure in recommend
ing you to those wishing work in your
line.
Yours respectfully,
J, d. TADLOCK.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Bunting ~ Pepper are In receipt
OF their Garden Seeds-keep a large
supply. Call early and secure an as
sortment. March 7-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

BINDING done IN neat style at the
Magazines and other periodicals
stitched trimmed and bound In hand.
some style, Prices moderate,
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eg7%I:ssS, Bristol
tiiI $500
q =sl's!5:: Foundry
AND
Machine Shop.
Encourage Home Manufacture.

WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH
al Kinds ofCASTlNGs In our line. And to do in.
hhlng with promptnoGs and in the best manner.
Large number Of PLows, CAER MILLS, &C.. on
hand. DIXoN, SMITH Il co.
July 2l. 1871,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Go to j. w. Rogar's and get straw
hat at less than cost. July lift,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Hats and Caps in endless variety at
Bambergers. march est.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Go to j. w. Rogan's to buy your
Gem" Fruit Jars, and Jelly Glasses.
Great reduction in prices. July lift.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-07-11

Centennial Bargains at J. Rambler
gers. Ready-made Clothing for
Spring. march EST,