Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-04-06
White and fancy check Straw
Mating at ANDERSON'S.
Sidewalk Letter.
On rnE SIDEWALK,

All! Isn't 1t nicer Inc hOWHns
wolves in Casters pack have skunk away
to their Arctic dens. The sun is like a
bath of glory. The April showers ale
like dashes of splendor. The grass
grows, the water flows, the flowers
bloom, and our streets boom. People
look glad, and the gardens are putting
on new dress. The three days freeze of
last week did not kill the peaches.
Quite enough are yet left for the trees to
mature. Kuhnert, always on time has
opened brand new soda Fountain-a
double one, so that either soda or erated
cider may be drawn. Call and see his
snug new fountain and taste thereof, for
the taste of that liquid is good.
Last Sunday | had the pleasure Of
hearing Mr.. David Buck, the young
minister in charge of the Christian
church. His preaching is very earnest.
Language good, style a very reasonable
and proper admixture of argument and
ornament. was struck with and in
terested in the young man. He is full
of promise, and if he lives, will make his
mark in the church. He is Washing
ton county man, having been born and
raised in Rich Valley above Whites
Mill. Keep your eye on him.
Rev. DIR. Clark, Of the 3oodson Bap-
fist Church has had a very interesting
weeks revival services, and last Sunday
immersed five converts. He will con-
tinue the services from evening to even
ing us long as the indications justify.
Rev. G. III. Cary, cOlorcd, of Abing'
don, has been conducting n revival SER
vice at the colorcd Baptist Church ii
Goodson. Several conversions have re-
suited. The meeting still continues.
A stranger visiting our town compli
ments one OF our ladies on her singing
at the Second Presbyterian Church, but
out of excessive modesty does not nam,
the young lady. | presume the refer
ence is to Miss Fanny keebler, who Ger
tainly has one of the finest voices evel
heard. The compliment is so deserved
that | take the liberty of calling hcI
name.
Prof. Geo. b. Smith had the misfor
tune TO be robbed of $500 cash last Satur
day night. The thief hoistod the win
dow of his dining room and then easily
opened the door aud passed into his bed
room, taking the money from his pants
which he left under the window wher,
they were found next morning, drcnch
cd with the heavy rain storm which al
Bristol people will remember. The THE
then entered the well-house and helped
himself TO MS much cream and pickle a
he could put under his belt and so de
camped. No clue has been obtained 4
the affair. Prof, Smith has just sold
building site to Mr.. $. X. Ferguson AM
must have been observed by the thief L
have money.
Rev. Geo. S. Gibbs will hold service
n Emmanuel church next Thursday
evening at 7-45 o'clock.
Mr.. T.. II. Seneker and his bride ar
rived from New York city last Frida!
evening after nh extended tour. Mis-
Alma Seneker gave them All exceedingly
handsome dinner on their return. Their
were dozen or so fnmily and specia
friends invited aud the day was mos
pleasantly spent Miss Sensker deserve
particular mention for the very hand
some manner In which she did the hon
ors of The occasion Mr.. Seneker had,
presume the valuable aid of Mrs. Sene
kcr in selecting n portion Of his new
stock of goods. know not how else :,
account for their beauty. Not that he i
not good at selecting Il stock, but there
are departments of the goods buying
business At which gentlemen can be sur
passed by ladies' Of good taste and obser
walton. lie Is now opening very larg,
stock.
Last Friday committee Of gentlemen
met and decided the PRELIMINARY Read
cr's contest at Sullins College. Mise
Cinnle Toncray, Fannie Boohcr, Ali
Chapman. Hattie Brewer, Alma Sene
kcr, and Jessie Rogan, were successful
aud from them must he taken the win
ncr OF the Readers medal at the cominl
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