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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
Holding On.

An inhdel passing through the shad-
ows that hang around the close of life
and finding himself adrift In the surgcs
of doubt and uncertainty, without an
chorage or harbor in view, was urged
by his sceptlcal friend to hold on. lie
replied, al have no objection TO holding
on, but will you tell me what to hold on
byW Here is n question which men
would do we'll to consider before reach
ing the closing scene. If they are TO
hold on what are we TO hold on byp
Where Is there trustp Where Is their
conndenceS What certainty have they
as they 90 down into the shadows9
Surely man who comes to his dying
bed needs something better than lnndel-
ity can give him, he needs the guiding
hand Of Him who is the resurrection
aud the life, who has conquered death
and triumphed over the dark grave, aud
who Is able 10 bring us of safely Mt last.
lie needs TINT hope which Is ms an anchor
Of the soul, both sure and steudhst, and
which onterceth into that within the
valc.r
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
How to Fail i'm Business.

Detroit Free Press Out on Michi-
gan avenue man near seventy years
Of age started small confectionery
store some months since, and the 9th.
er day sent word to his three creditors
up town that he had failed and desired
to compromise. The trio went down
to the store, which they found In full
blast, and the four sat down for talk
"You see shentlemen, / do no pees-
meas. und my family eats up all der
broflts." explained the tradesman. by
way Of excuse.
"lou owe me twelve dollars" re-.
piled one of the creditors, land each
of these others fifteen dollars apiece.
That makes forty.two dollars"
"Shust forty-two." sighed the old
man.
Now then, how much money have
you got on hand?'
"Shust zixty tOllar, und no MORE"
avery well, as you have had bad
luck, we will settle with you for one
hundred and twenty cents on the dol
lar. and you can go on as before"
"Yaw, l will do dot, shentlemens,
und am much oblige for such kind
treatment"
He got out his money, the 90 per
eentum was added to the claims and
paid, and before the creditors retired
he insisted on treating them to ice
cream. They had been gone an hour
before the old man rushed out and
halted.u policeman and said "lf I
fails in peesness und bays one hundred
and twenty cents on der dollar, What
does II mean?"
AIT means that you don't understand
how to fall" was the reply.
ia dot possible?" whispered the old
man.
II should say So"
"Vhell, go pack to der shoe PEGS
ness again. When fails in dot pees-
ness I makes everything When /
fails In die peesness pays more as I
Owes,u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14

Congressman Kelley gives to the Phil
adelphla Times his impression that the
throne Of England was never more firm
ly seated IN the affections of the people
than ut present.
The New Orleans Picayune says,
Americans pay more for their teeth
than any other nation on the earth, and
yet they do nlne-tenths OF their chewing
with their stomacha.
"Your son, madam persists IN doing
nothing;" says the director. "rhen,"
replied the woman by no means discon-
certed, "you should give him the prize
for perseverance"
Says one lrlehman TO Anotheri can
hith, who Ia this Dennis KcarncyS"
"Arrah, bedad, he's n workingmon."
"a workingmonp But what does he
dor "DoS Nothing, he's n working
mon.n
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
agricultural.
FARM AND GARDEN.
Facts for Farmers.
LOUISVILLE, Oct, 1870.

A solution of carbolic acid IN 800
parts Of water has been found effective
for scab. A strong decoction of tobac-
co is good wash also.
Coal ashes do we'll as fertilizer for
tomatoes. Make your ground half
soil and half coal ashes aud the result
will be surprising.
Glover or grass lands require lime,
that mlnerally in the form Of stone or
lime or mari should be artificially sup.
piled where the land ls deficient.
Mould is more necessary in every
coll than farmers suppose, and sup
ply can be preserved by the cultiva-
ton Of clover and grasses, or pea vines,
and the turning in Of green crops. or
by the application Of composts rich in
the elements Of mould.
Shallow blowing !mpoverishes the
soil and decreases production. Sub.
soiIIng sound land that Ia not wet. Ia
also emineDtly conducive to increase
production. Deep blowing greatly
improves the productive powers OF ev-
cry variety Of soil that is not wet.
Lime will renovate and purify out
buildings, sheep shelters, COW stables,
pig stys and hen roosts. At the end
of the summer season coat should be
spread over the inside OF these build
ings In order to destroy all vermin
eggs that remain secreted In the crew.
ces and cracks, ready to prey on the
animals, when they come home to
their quarters In the chilly autumnal
nights.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
lie Something

II In the duty OF every one 10 take
some active part M an actor on the
stage OF life. Some seem TO think
that they can vcgctato, IA II we're.
without being anything In particular.
Man was no, made 70 ruat out his life.
II 10 expected he uhould "aot we'll his
part" He must be something. lie
has a work 10 perform which II IL hls
duty TO attend 10. We are not placed
here 10 grow up, pass through the va.
rlous stages OF lilo, and then die with
out having done anything for the ben.
eft Of tho human race, Isa man 10 DO
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
TUESDAY OCTOBER "A, 1870.
yrom the Coulter Journal.
OCTOBER.


yrom the Coulter Journal.
OCTOBER.
Fair Autumn day,
What dost thou say
To hearts when youth has fed away?
Come thou with June's posthumous
breath,
Teach them to think It is not death,
But absence for day.
Tnchantress bright,
Whose shifting light
Dismembered rainbows seem to hold,
Thy nimble fingers place the crown
On Natures brow, then shower down
A food Of molten gold.
What dost thou mean,
Autumnal Queen,
BY tinting thus yon woodland scene ?
Do frost-touched hearts with glowing
smile
From youth and Joy, through grief or
guile
Thus bridge the years betweenP
Thy riddy hue
No message new
Can bring to youth--light hearted,
true
All seasons uniformly sweet
Glide on beneath such gladstone feet
AL skies are cloudless blue.
Yet time will spare
An instinct rare
Whose cherished zeal defes despair,
Though hope--an aloe-only bears
Once in hundred weary years
It's blossoms sweet and fair.
Though longing eyes, each coming leaf
Inspect through trembling drops of grief
And still keep vigil there.
Mrs. II. b. Parsons.
LOUISVILLE, Oct, 1870.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
l25,OO0 Acres of Land for
Sale in Scott &i
CountY's. VIRGINIA.


DuRSUANT to decree of tho Circp;
l. Court Of Scott county, in the cause of
Sarah Kane, guardian, &C., VS. the Heirs
OF Henry 5. Kane, decd, the undersigned
Commissioners will seIl at private sale, on
reasonable terms TO silt purchasers
tue following tracts of land, to wit:
the dykes place" situated about three
miles west Of Estillville, Scott county.
Tract OF land known as the "lron lnnt.i
west Of aud adjoining tie above; Tract
Of land known as the "Patrick Suryeyu
containing some 20 eco Acres, in.
Guiding many cleared anu improved tncts
said land will re sold MS whole or in pmt
cells; the same is situated near Pattonsyine
in seott county. Two Faims or tracts
known NJ the "Comp,on lnnds," situated
near TO and upon COPPER Ridge in Scott
county, said Two tracts contain aLOut 500
ACRES. Tract of about four auts con.
iigous to the town of Eehlyille and adiop.
ing the lands of Col. j. L. Sloemale err ard
others. Tract known os tue poor House
or Nottingham farm, situated in Poor
Valley containing one bundled srd tweu-
ty-eighl acres. AL Ito UNFOLD hand
known as the Fleming Survey, lying en-
oOlh SUES oil Nllhch Mountain, rem ltlll
vile, Scott county, containing SGg0i aua,
Tract Of land known ms the Purcell land,
situated near the High Knch in Scott
county, containing 10000 ncres, more Or
less. Tract of $1,000 acres, more or
less, situated IN Wise county known IT Tia
Olinger survey.
rspy" Much of the above land, arc cCAr
ed and ip cultivation, embracing fu,ilc an,
valuable farms, and good fam lIome,
with necessary outhuildings aud mn,h Of
said lands abound in minerals md ,trr.
cially Iron and Coal, together Will fine
water'p0wer and timber. Come ono, come
all, who want small fa,ms or large faims
LARGE surveys Of Mineral and 1inlccl
lands, or small parcels Of the came, Mann.
featuring sitcs OF Commercial stands apj
avail yourselves OF this OPT ortunily rO
profitable Investments in n region ulNur.
passed for pure water and slth.gi,Is
atmosphere.
Apply to vANcE 6 wcor, Attorneys
Bristol Tenn.
G : A. w e. TAScF' CONS.
sept. 10, ls7s,-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
LEE COUNTY
Lands for Sale,

A valuable tract, or body, Of near COO
acres, situated in Lee county, Va, ina
beautiful valley, near Rose Hill, is offered
tor sale either as whole or In parcels. II
has aboni 22b acres of cleared land, tho
balance in timber. II can be divided into
three tracts IL desired
LIST. farm Of 800 asres l25 acre. ccar-
cd, with dwelling house, barns. orchard, BE-.
I'd. farm OF about 100 acres ~ acrca
cleared, with small dwelling house, barn,
orchard, sc.
81. a farm Of 100 acres o. acres clCal-
ed, with comfortable dwelling house, out
buildings, orchard, &c.
A good bargain win be offered TO put
chasers for the whole Of these lsnde, or
for either parcel, for cash, Or liberal
terms will be given the purchaser, or pul-
chasers, pa, able. or cash, with len
for the remainder Of purchase money,
Persons wishing 70 make inquiry colt
corning said lands, or Offers therefor, Gnu
do 30 to |, @, Fowler, Editor of the IIris-
tol News, o. 10 York 4 Fulkerscn, Bristol
Tenn. or to Sam'l Shelburn Boon's Path,
Lee county Va.
Oct 10Th, is7s,-tf,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
Waits.

The most useful pedestrian il the man
who walks up and down all night with
the baby.
The royal family Of the Sandwich Is
lands has adopted peppermint as the
royal perfume.
The people from Boston who visit the
State fair ask at once for the haught! C H.
IRE department.
A Scene in court:
Attorney Ito witness)-"Doy you know
a certain Drexler?"
Nitness.-"DreXler? Is he n little
old man, bent over, wears gold specs,
carries cane with big ivory headg"
Attorney mods conirmingIy.
Witness.-"No, l don't know him.
Never seen him."
The Boston Herald is panied to learn
of an accident to man named Smith.
1t was not the famous poplar John how
ever.
School Inspector ,-"Now, youngster,
can you name a mild winter?" "The
winter of 70" Our teacher was sick
then for six weeks.
Every thing at Niagara Falls This sea-
son was fenced in with the exception Of
the roar of the falls.
Miss Garlet of Pittsburg, variety ac-
tress, has fallen heir to $4,000 by the
death of an uncle. Her husband who is
in Jail for debt, is delighted.
The following grave remark is crdited
to a sexton down on the Cape. 1t was
an uneXceptionably fine day in Septem-
Der, when the fashioner of final resting
places said with sigh of regret, "This
would be Il lovely day fur a berrien- EFF
there wur anybody to be buried"
For clear grit commend us to the poor
out ligh spirited woman In Chicago who
pounds an old rag on the kitchen table
every morning to make the neighbors
believe she has beefstake for breakfast.
Noblesse oblge!
The French artillery has been doub-
led since 1870, and now numbers, gun
for gun and man for man, exactly the
same as that Of the German Empire.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
The Cheapest Newspaper 10 The South.
THE
Nashville Weekly American.
Ono Dollar for u Yenr.

The next Presidential election will do.
termino questions of vital Importance 10
every citizen Of the Union. Upon its re-.
suits will depend the perpetuly Of our re-
publican form Of government, All these
questions will be thoroughly discussed In
the next session OF Congress, which begins
on the lat day Of December. II IL our do
sire and our purpose, no far 40 We can con.
tribute 10 that end, that every citizen shall
be fully informed upon al these questions
Of such vast mUne emit. " our national
government 10 be henooforih an imperial
despatism Is the bayonet to rule tho bal
lot Are the rigls Of the States, expressly
reserved In the Constitution, TO yield TO
centralized dictation Shall arrogant and
imperious party leaders, under tho cry Of
Liberty, rob the citizen Of liberty Shall
Mammon be the only deity who shall be
acknowledged ~ having divine rights
Shall labor be deprived Of its Just reward
In order to bring II within the means Of ev
cry man, mechanic, farmer and laborer, In
ali voca,ione, even In these hard times, 10
inform himself what political parties are
proposing, we have reduced the terms Of
tho Weekly american 10 ONE DOLLAR
year, For six months, 70 cenrs, Three
months, 30 oants. Tho real value OF the
paper will not be decreased with reduction
OF price, but will be vastly increased In
proportion 10 price. Address
THE AMERICAN,
NASHVILLE, TESs.
oct. ID, '7o-,tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
Town Property for Sale,
A Chance to Make Money.
Dwellings, and Lots
on Easy Terms.
Take Your Choice.
GREAT FALL In PRICES.

The following described property can
now be had at bargain, or any one Of the
lois described The cost of each piece is
merely mentioned to enable one to judge of
the reductions that will be made. The
owner, Mr.. W. d. Jones, is prepared to lose
largely on their cost, and any orc who wish
es either u complete and furnished home,
fitted up with every conven ence, and situa-
ted in the very centre of town, or one in
the suburbs Of the town, or an unimproved
lot, can be accommodated as to price and
terms. The various pieces are described
as follows.
NO. Is about ore mere lot, with n
large 2 story frame dwelling, with q ell
about 40 feet long, front porticO and side
porch, good cellar, fine well of water, sta
BILE, ice house and other out buildings
Original cost abou, $4,000, and situated on
the corner of Shelby and 9th streets, Bris-
toni, Tenn.
NO. 2 Is half aero lot. on the cor
ner of Bridge and Lee streets,-a very de-
sirabla building lot for private residence,
being high, dry aud healthy; near the Bap-
fist Female College. Original cost about
5000.
NO 3 Is about half acre lot, lying on
the south side Of the the Vineyard lot, and
fronting the T.. T. Va. and Ga. Railroad on
the east side and near the Tennessee Depot
and cost originally 1878.
NO4 Is Slots containing q acres on
q benntiful elevation in Bosangville Lover
looking the towns of Bristol, Tenn, and
Goodson, Va, and is the handscmest build.
ing site in or near town and cost originally
$500.
MO 4 Is holf mere lot in Bristol
Tenn "A oining the Brick House lot of J.
w. Barker and lately occupied by Andrew
Galliher Esq Original cost about 5000.
These lots are all. offered for sale on nc
commodating terms and for further infor-
nation apply to W. D, JONES, owner,
Phil ,delphin, Pa, or to W. W. JAMES and
HON. |. C. FOWLER, Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
August ~, lS79.tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
NOTICEl
LAND FOR SALE.
In Matter Of
DAVID FREEMAN,

DAVID FREEMAN, Bankrupt
Pursuant TO decree rendered in the
above styled oause In the United States
Court held for the Western District Of Vir-
pinia, Mt Abingdon the undersigned special
commissioner, will offer for sale ut the front
door Of he court house Of Scott county, Va,
on the FIRST DAY Of the OCTOBER TERM,
1870, Of the County Court Of said county,
the lands surrendered by the said bank
rdpt In his schedule, or 30 much Thereof Ms
mny be necessary 10 pay and satisfy the
judgments referred to In said decree, to-
wit: judgment In favor Of Isaac Wolfe /,
n Judgment In favor Of John A. Monn n
Judgment In favor Of VIM. @. Fugate, admir-
OF isaac G.. Anderson, decd, aud n judg'
ment In favor Of lchabod IIonsley, which
have priority In the order mentioned. The
land 10 be sold Ia situated IN Scott county
about miles east Of Estiilyille, on North
Fork Of Holston River, and Ia In possession
Of said Bankrupt
TERMS or SALE.
The costs and commissions Of sale to he
paid In hand, aud the residue 10 be paid In
equal installmente In |, 2 and 3 years. with
interedt from day Of sale.
PATRICK HAoAN, com'r.
Sep, l6, ls7oNiw
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL &
V Mechanical College. This SEES
sion begins the 18th OF AUGUST 1870.
Tuition and room rent free and board
In mesees 81; In families nowhere
above $40. Increased opportunities
for earnings on farm aud in shops
For appointments or catalogue,
Address
Q, l., g. MINOR, President,
june IL '70-tf Blacksburg, Va
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
COPPER SMITHING
IN
. r T s ToTn

WE will, In connection with our
w Tin and Stove business, carry on
copper mithinR, and are prepared to
do all kinds Of repairing IN that line.
Old kettles, copper, brass. or bell met.
tie, will be repaired and made as good
M new. Stills repaired and new parts
made when desired. They will make
specially Of manufacturing new con.
per kettles. OF oil alzes 10 order.
Our Mr.. Keller IL practical conner
smith OF extensive experience, and
MS work VIII be guaranteed 10 give
satisfaction. Respectfully,
BREWER d KELLER.
april 8, '70--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
TERMS OF SALE.

l6y- Blank WARRANrp for sale
at this Office, very low.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14

JOB WORK of all kinds neat
ly executed al tkq News Office
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14

A HOUSE

N
~ "n Haa,au
prepared to furnish n.s.-,.. n
mediation 10 the public. No -, T.
and no pains will be spared !, ~ohey
the hotel all il was in lis ro, mtAe
days. l"'iHleSt
terms. "" +
Being provided with good ston..
anI prepared TO furnish stalls food od' Is
attention to horses. '''u and
nan , read passengers will find tho
Passenger Il ichange, the tahloso .Le
furnished and lodging unsurnnss,GT eII
Porters regularly at the trains w.
ceive baggage and conduct rassen NJ ae'
Jan g. '74-tf 'Nse's
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
Manhood How Lost, How Restored !!

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a. SULLINS
IL Female College.

Bristol, Va. 81 Tenn.
REV. u. NLLSs, d L., FBIsElhT.
ENACULTY composed OF seven expericn-
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Facts that We Know.

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-13

Burt hyames. school-boy In Almena, has
been quite interested this spring in raising
ducks. Much to his annoyance, however, an
owl Kept interfering, and making free to now
and then make a neal from the brood. Last
Monday night, our young hero determined to
put stop to such depredations. So arming
himself with rifle and some blankets, he
camped out in true soldier fashion, to lie in
wait for the enemy. Sleep finally overcome
him until about o'clock when he was awak
ened by loud outcry from the ducks who
hudded about him for protection. Selling his
rifle he crept carefully out, and had the salts
faction Of seeing an owl OF huge dimensions
perched upon the fence. A well-aimed shot
brought it to the ground, and Tuesday morning
found Burt displaying the trophy OF his success
to admirlng friends The owl measured four
feet and six inches from tip to tip Of it's
wings. b.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-13
DOUBT No EONGER.

We would say to those who have scotfed the
idea Of performing any great or wonderful
cure by the Clairvoyance System of Treatment,
that DIR. Nelson, OF Paw Paw, Clairvoyance
Physician, has just cured one OF the most
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pleuro-pneumonia that has ever been recorded
by the Board of Health OF Almena township.
Evidence Of the above statement can be OBJ
tanned by enquiring Of Walter Wise, father Of
the patient, or Of score of other persons
whose doubts have been removed. | would
further state that be is ready at all times OF
the day and night, to treat suffering humanity,
and he did not ask whether | had paid my
former physician or not WALTER WISE.
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COnsuniption Cured.

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