Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-12-21
Sidewalk Letter.
On THE SIDEWALK,
noa Of 1904


will not be issued during holiday week
unless something should occur of extra,
ordinary interest. Let us pray that We
have no bloody Christmas, as we had {
year ago, at which time we had two
murders. Can't we put bride on oul
appetites for Whiskey? Let us give
way to harmless levity to reasonable
extent, and also remember devoutly the
the nature Of the anniversary we cele-
brate. But why need we give reign tc
gluttony and licence, just in advance OF
lent? Those of us who are readv fo,
Christmas can perhaps aid and comfort
those who are not. Cannot each fortll-
nate make glad and happy some one I'M
Fortunately Try it and report your feel
ing afterward.
The Mite Society had a horrid spell of
weather, but they took in 1925 for all
that. Mrs. James, and Mrs. Campbell,
and Mrs. Williams have my sincere
thanks for their kind attentions at the
supper. 1t was success. The society
is itself grand success. AS u compact,
live, continuous, efficient organization,
it has had no equal in our town.
Gen. Imboden arrived last Tuesday
night from lmboden City, where he has
run II miles Of survey for the tram ways
that are to bring the coal from the mines
to the works. Every foot of these tram
ways is down very gentle grade, so
that every load of coal will need only
the brakesmen to bring it in. A Steam
Saw mill has been secured and soon there
will be an. abundance of sawed lumber
there for building purposes. Mr.. Jc-
rome Duff has moved in and will soon
open hotel there. DR.. Bunting was the
first to follow Gen. Imbodcn to the Site
Of the new city. Mr.. Duff, whose lady
is n daughter of Mr.. w. G. Thomas,
near Speer's Ferry, is the second one
If you will keep your eye on the Necs
you will learn the growth and progress
of lmboden City from the word ego. y
Gen. Imboden first, DR.. Bunting second,
Jerome Dun third. Hence there is Il
city Of three inhabitants, unless you
count Mr.. Monroe Flanncry's family
who have been there from the first. But
tell you this city Of three, will soon
amaze you. By-thc-way DIR. Bunting.is
doing well, has quite good practice al
ready. Has had several bad cases and
has brought them all safely through. -
He is very popular and much esteemed,
as he ought to be. President Wood, and
Mr.. II. A. Ayers, Of Estillville were in
town last Saturday, and aided in the
transaction Of important r. Il. business.
Messrs. james, Wood, Fulkerson and
Fowler started last Monday for Rich
mond with the hope Of obtaining more
conyicts. They will return Thursday
next. saw few days ago Mr., NJ. l..
BlackIey, from Marble Hall. He tells
me that Harris, the red bearded tlend,
confesscs that the implement the MUIR
der was done with was thrown in the
cistcrn, aud that The ladies had Just lock-
ed their door when he entered the build
ing. He further says he stopped in the
pine woods on the contiguous hill, cX-
pccling to witness the burning Of the
house. Tho cistcm story was not be-
lieved, but it is fact that Browns over
coat and pocket knife were found ut the
house of Harris mother, in Pumpkin
Valley. miss DR.. JAS. w. Dunn from
the Sidewalk. Some one says he has
gone South to remain, Prof. Geo. b.
Smith has removed his gallery to his
new Main st. quarters, which are very
snug and handsome.
In a short time Andes & Co., will re-
move their stock to the eastern store
room In Burson's new block, and they
declare they mean then to have the finest
looking store In town.
have this far but one New Year no
ticc. Miss n. b. Fowler, assisted by
some of her lady friends will receive on
New Years dry from to II p. NJ.
My friend Jimmie Slarrett at Saltvlllc
has gone the way of most young gentle
men, and has the holiday sc0son for his
honeymoon. know Jimmie Starrett
and he is an excellent young man, and |
hope this is the inauguration Of Il long
life of married happiness.
DR.. Clark, preached lust Sunday 7.
NJ. against spirituallsm. Next comes
Rev. Mr.. Parker, who promises his
views upon It. did not have the pleas
use of hearing DR.. Clark.
ann greatly hurried on this letter and
will have TO omit many. items. But
don't you forget, nor neglect that you
owe Il to yourself to aid at once In hoy-
ing the b. g. N, G. N. g. II. Il. survey
made. DO u at once. Mind what | tell
youl mean business. Ran. Tucker
agreed to pay the Va. Debt ont of his
own means. But he did not do II. !
tell you that If you will promptly locate
this line and secure The complete right
of way. will SEQ that you get the
money to build and run II so soon II will
make your head SWIM Now take this
coal on your back and goi
Pork seems down to ~ gross, aud
wheat to dollar, and yet green sides
are held Mt So {; hams ut 10 and flour at
1910 and 81. Can't stay there.
And now friends Of Bristol, here Is the
nrlsinl Neina, Chrlalmns glfL 10 YOU: we