Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-01-10
Sidewalk Letter.
Ok THE SIDEWALK,
Jan, 10, 1881

Don't ask the Sidewalk man about
the weather. One gentleman volun-
teered the information yesterday, that
ii was muddy. The gentleman aforc-
said, is now, In all probability, under
going medical treatment. The weather
for the last ten days hasn't been discus
spblc. Old Sol showed us his pleasant
face for q while yesterday afternoon,
aud smiled for the first time in 1882.
| don't remember to have seen the streets
Of Bristol in worse condition. But rs
all things must come to an end. so will
the mud, hope. Onlya limited amount
of produce is being brought in, owing to
the terrible state of the roads, which has
caused trade to become some what dull.
A cold snap, and n few days Of bright
weather would be hailed as blessing.
Prof. Wcster informs me that the last
five months Of the present term Of Brs-
tol Female College, will begin on Thurs
day the l2th INST.
Brown Bros. are still turning out fine
work. was shown yesterday All ele-
gait inmp-scat top buggy, which they
have just completed for Mr.. Lee Gcrstle,
Of Union. II Is just the thing for small
family. i is arranged so MS to be turned
into u single or double seat buggy, ms is
desired. The change can be made In less
time than it takes to tell II. IT Is COM
pletc in AL its details, finely finished, and
presents an elegant appearance. hope
they will be patronincd ms they deserve.
Mr.. Bette Brown, on Va. Hill, who
has been quite sivk for several weeks
past, is very much improved. Mrs
Richard NuckOls miles northeast of
town is no better. Mr. S. G.. W. Iludgcns,
the tin and stove man, is rapidly improv-
ing.
Mr.. v. =. Hamilton will move during
the week across the street TO the Norvcll
property, and will continue the Hotel
business. The old Hamilton House Is
to be rented at public auction.
Mr.. Jno. r. Cowan, Of Knoxville,
will address the Young Mems Prayer
Meeting at the lst Presbyterian Church
to-Aight, and probably tomorrow night.
lie il working in the interest Of the y.
VI. G.. A., aud is sent out by the EX.
Com. at Nashville, to make n tour of the
State, beginning at Bristol. He IL said
to be moct cstimablc young gentleman
aud hope our citizens, aud the young
gentlemen IN particular, will turn out
to hear him.
understand that the briCk-w0rk Of
the new LIST Presbyterian Church has
been let. Mr.. VIM. Smith Is the con-
tractor, and Is well known as faithful
and reliable workman. He VIII give
them q 1rst-closs job. The carpenters
work has not yet brcn let. II II cXpec-
ted that the work Of construction will
he begun In the early part Of spring,
In a recent hour when was away
from this sidewalk In Lynchburg, !
called into see my once Bristol friend,
s. o. Fisher, the gun and locksmth. |
was amazed at thc amount, variety aud
beauty Of his stock which would really
grace one Of the largest cities Of the I'M
ion, Fisher il success. lie Is popular,
competent aud prosperous. A better
workman never saw, aud better "fel-
low" do not expect TO see. lie can I'LL
wholesale order for any ordinary gum
smith, aud he will do ~ ut such prices
as no man will fail to be pleased with.
Our merchants are paying the follow
Ing prices on the street FOR produce;--
Wheat, l,g5; Flour, $50; Corn, so;
Meal sOi Lard l2ls, Butter, 10 TO %
Eggp, IN TO 90; Chickens, I 10 bgross
Turkeys, to gross; Feathers, 90 to 10.