Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-07-19
Sidewalk Letter.
On THE SIDEWALK, !
July 10. 1881. (

"'''''S WE N'Nil lilC mn lltUl tue Htdl
of Wolf Run was cuaght by one of the
pieces Of timber and had his leg broken
below the knee.
Rev. j. r. Harrison, the distinguished
Baptist evangelist and one Of the very
best and most useful men in the country,
has removed to Glade Spring. Glad of
it. VIM. NJ. Wood of Scott Co., has
been remaining here for some time and
returned home last Friday. lie is held
in high esteem for his ability in the
management of diseases Of females, and
several parties desired to retain him here
for awhile longer. He has quite rep
utation in his special line.
Last Wednesday evening, during the
thunder storm, a bolt of lightning struck
the fence surrounding Prof. G. c. Mi
nor's residence on Va. Hill, and killed
his dog that was near by. No other
damage was done. Mr.. A. Il. Carr found
a key the other day on the rail road, be-
longing to fine lock. The owner can
get it by calling at the store Off. r. An
derson & Co. Mr.. VIM. Smith is active
ly engaged on the masonry of the splen-
did three-story iron front building of j.
r. Anderson e. Co., on Main street.
This will be one of the most elegant bus
mess houses in Bristol. The carpen-
tiers are busy finishing up the business
house of S. j. James e. Co., who are
rapidly selling ont their old stock, pre-
paratory to buying l0rge stock Of "bran
splinter" new clothing for their new
storeroom. The Knights Of Honor will
have refreshments tonight at the Tenn
perance Hall. The lodge is in flour
ishing condition. As a life-insurance
institution the Knights of Honor stand
without a rival on this continent, The
ladies of the Baptist church will give an
ice-cream supper tonight, opposite the
church, ut the residence of Mr.. Brown.
Prof G. B. Smith, during his recent
trip to Emory, Glade Spring, Soltville,
and other points succeeded in taking
some very fine views. He has lately
purchased Il very fine view instrument,
and the work turned off by him with
it equals the best work done in the cities.
Some of the most beautiful views shown
us are: the Thompson House, residence
of Mr.. Echols, Methodist church, Glade
Spring, Il. & II, College building and
inside view of Caliopian hall, and large
and lovely view of the residences of
Mess. Palmer and Hale, and Starrett
House, Saltville. 1t is easy to see from
examination of work tie rapid progress
that Prof. Smith has made in the photo
graphic art within the last few years.
His work is equal to that done anywhere.
DR.. j. A. Dickey and family have
gone to Austins Springs to spend II few
days.
Messrs. VIM. and james Utter, recent
ly from California, have started n milk
wagon, n very much needed institution
in this place.
The Dialectical Society Of this place
has been challenged by the Clionians, OF
Marion, TO n public debate, and has ac-
ccpted. The time and topic of discus
sion is hereafter to be arranged.
The Directors Of the Border Fair are
pushing things forward in Il bushes,
like manner. The outlook at present
warrants us in predicting one Of the
finest exhibitions we hayeyct had. The
street parade viii be grand affair. The
premium list will be issued in a few
days, and | hope everybody that cal
will place something on exhibition.
The City Council of Bristol have rent
ed the room over DR.. Walac Drug
Store, to be used as n Council Chamber
and MS n room for holding the Bristo
Law Court.
w. w. Davis, the live produce dealer
quotes the buying prices of spring chick
ems at Sets per pound, hens Gets, rooster'
&c, ducks 10 to ~ sc apiece, Our pro
ducc dealers and merchants are paying
from ~ 80 to 1915 for -four, Coo for mca
and corn. Bacon shoulders 70, hams
and sides from . TO 0lsc.
The heated term seems to have beer
somewhat broken, Since the showers
on Sunday last the weather has bcel
more pleasant; nights cool and inylgo
rating. We are still needing more rain
The ground is parched and dry, and I
good soaking rain would be a blessing I,
our gardens.
Col. VIM, Il. Cameron, the Readiusto
nominee for the Goycrnorship Of Va.
addressed large assemblOge at the VII
House last Friday night. The audience
WIS respectful and attentive. Ills re
marks were plain, straightforward an,
to the point. They were calculated 4
put men to thinking. No political BON
bast, or high-sounding rhetorical flour
ishes. He dealt In facts, not fancles. -
The people want facts; and If | am no
mistaken the gallant standard bearer q
REIMBURSEMENT will thin the ranks Of III
opposition In $. W. Va. to u very apprc
clable extent. lie and the Editor Of III
Neics left for Scott and Lee on Frldn
last, and will return in time to be a
Abingdon on Monday next.