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vICK'S
ILLUSTRATED FLORAL GUIDE

ILLUSTRATED FLORAL GUIDE
For 1882 IL M Elegant Book of $50
Pages, two Colorcd Plates OF Flowers,
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lf you afterwards order scolls deduct the
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viCK'S SEEDS arc the best IN the
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Picks F1o,ccr and VeOeidbie Garden,
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Vick's illustrated Aohihiy Mdgdsino--
~ pages, y Colored Plate IN every mum.
bcr and many fine Engravinga. l'rloo
fl.9b a year; Five Copies for $500.
Specimen Numbers ecnt for 10 cents .
trial copies for % cents.
Address, JAMES WICK,
t Rochester, N. \.
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WESTWARD DlILY.
Eaihlnsiah Tine
CONNECTIONS.

At PETERSBURG, with r. &P. r. II.
for Richmond and points on c. 4 o. Ry.,
Fredericksburg, Washington Baltimore and
the North and Fast. Through Pullman
Gar FROM Petersburg to New York. Solid
trains Petersburg 10 Washington.
AZ BURKEyILLE,with n. 4 D. n. n. for
the South.
AtLYNCHBURG. with Va. Mid. n. II.
70 and from the South and NartL, and with
Richmond 4 Allegheny r. n. for Lexington.
Natural Bridge, buchanan, willismson's,
And c. 4 o. ny. points.
Az BRISTOL, with East Tenn, Va. 4 Ga.
u. n. for Knoxville, Dalton, Chattanooga
and all points Sonth. West and South west
Nos. ] aud I have Through Blespers to
Chsttsnoora add Memphis. No. Z has
Pullman Sleeper from Lynchturr via Dali
ton and Atlanta TO New Orleans, connecting
thsnse with Sleeper to Houston and san
Antonio, without change. Only one change
Z ON Lynchturg to San Antonio in Pullman
cars.
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business, and possesses fine business,
qualifications. They have brand Of
flour made by the patent process Of roll
Ing, which Is superior to any thing /
have yet seen. II sells little higher
but is said to 70 little further than
hour made In the usual way. Bread
made fr ON 1t Is simply delicious. Try
It.
Mr.. Jas. p. Wade, living at Y Roads,
two miles north of town, on the land Of
Judge Rhea, sold five lots Of tobacco last
week. Some OF It Mt private sale and
some at Winston's warehouse. Prices
ranged from 50 to $50 per 100, MS. The
average was somewhere In the neighbor-
hood Of $40. Mr.. Wade Is good farm
er, and understands the art of curing and
handling tobacco.
Deputy Sheriff Jno. b. Keller, tells
me that some unknown party visited his
stable on last Sunday night; took his
horse, rode him nearly all night and re-
turned him to the stable before daylight.
lie supposes, from the appearance OF his
horse the next morning, that the above
statement Is correct. Sunday evening
he curried, watered and fed him. Next
morning he was muddy, his back was
very much swollen by saddle gals, as If
having been ridden by a heavy person.
Sheriff Keller says he Is under many
obligations to the party for returning
his horse.
Remember that the ladies of the Chris
tian church will serve Oysters, ice
cream and cakes at Conway Hall
Wednesday and Thursday. | hope our
Citizens will patronizc them literally.
believe this Is the first time they have
ever been before the public with any
thing of this kind. They doubtless need
help or they would not ask it. In all
probability you will get your moneys
worth.
A brilliant social event, which has
been the absorbing topic among the
bellies and bcaux Of our city, will take
place tomorrow night at the NJ. +.
Church at 3 O'Clock. DR.. W. +. Rhea,
one of the most popular and worthy
young gentlemen of Bristol, will be
united IN marriage to Miss Ella, the
beautiful and accomplished daughter Of
Mr.. ID. W. Carter. The following are
the walters, and IN the order they will
attend; Miss Jennie Preston, and Mr..
John ID. Thomas; Mise Anna Lancaster,
and Mr.. +. ii. Graves; Miss Ella King,
aud DR.. John Preston; Miss Fannie
Keeblcr, and Prof. ii. G. Naff; Miss
Hattie King, and Mr.. Rob't. Preston;
Miss Hannah Kane, and DR.. W. X.
Vance; Miss Nora Drummond, and DIR.
I. G.. Anderson. Rev. ID. W. Carter,
brother to the bride, will perform the
ceremony. The happy couple will leave
on the morning train for Newport,
Tenn, where they will he received by
DIR. 4. w. Rhea, brother to the groom.
They will return to Bristol Thursday
The DIR. and his fair bride have my best
wishes. and doubt not that n host of
friends will join me In wishing them u
long, prosperous and happy life. had
some difficulty IN obtaining the names Of
the walters, but presume have them
correct.
The following prices are paid for
Wheat, $50; Flour. $50; Corn, IS to 90;
Meal, IS to 90; Bacon, o.. 10 10; Lard,
l2,s Irish Potatoes, 100;
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Peterson for March has been received.
Il Is a good number; fresh, bright, and
sparkling. Peterson Is one Of the oldest
and best ladies magazlnes-always reli:.
BILE, and always on time. We can find
no better magazine, combining, as It does,
the fashions, the household, the artistic
and the highest excellence In general
literature. $2ayeas. Charles J. Peter
son, Philadelphia. Clubbcd with the
Ne,cs for $2.75 .'" .~'''oA
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Sidewalk Letter.
Os TnE SiDg-wALK. !
$3.50 4

Feb. Is, lSS1.I
\ tramp on the sidewalk Is anything
hut inviting, hut people must out,
whether the weather Is unpropliions, or
the sidewalks bad. will only pause
long enough to say. that whether our
money takes wings and ny away, or our
friends forsakc us, the mud remains, all
the SANE.
One Of the heaviest rains 0f the sea-
sou passed northeast Of town last Thurs
day afternoon, an edge OF the cloud
reaching town. The rain came down Ia
almost 4 solid sheet tor an hour and n
half. IN less than M hour Beaver and
Susong creeks were out of their banks,
and IN an Incredible ehort time, Susong's
creek covered all the fats north OF town.
taking fences and everything In It's way.
People living on and In the neighbour
hood Of Susong's Creek became very
much alarmed at the rapid rlse of the
water, aud n regular stampede followed.
Wagons and horses were brought Into
reputation to take the women and chill
dren from the flooded district. In an
hour the water began TO subsidc, and
went down almost as fast M Il rose. A
great deal Of damage was done the
fencing. Mr.. John Keys and Mr.. NAH
Ion Susong were damaged IN that re-
spcct, more than any others have heard
Of. learn that the saw mill ut Doriot's
Factory was washed away, and much
other damage done higher up Of which
have no particulars. I have heard Of
but little damage on Beaver Creek, above
town.
Charlie lIammlt., aged some II or IL
years, son Of Mr.. q. W. IIammitt, met
with a distressing accident last Friday,
at hls fathers home ~ miles north Of
town. lie had been hauling some straw.
while driving down the slope Of hill,
QUO OF the mulos attached 10 the wagon
gave a sudden start, which threw him
from the wagon. One Of the wheels
Of the wagon passed over his head, cut
ting Il IN n frightfnl manner. DIR. Hicks
was sent Tor, who dressed the wound,
sewing up the cash, some four or Ave
inches long. while hIs injuries are SC
we're, they are not considered dangerous.
lie was doing we'll At last uccounts.
The School Electoral board, Of wash
ington County, Composed Of the County
Judge, Commemorative Attorney, aud
tho County Superintendent Of Schools,
held a meeting at Abingdon on last
Saturday, and elected school Trustees
for the different Districts Of the County.
Mr. Geo. W. lIAmmitt was elected for
this, the Goodson Dist, 10 al the POSI-
tion, heretofore held by Prof. j. H..
winston. The selection IL q good one,
and Mr.. Hanmitt will no doubt dis
charge tho duties OF the position 10 the
satisfaction Of all.
Messr. selden A Thomas, have opcu-
cd family grocery and commission house
on the corner Of Main aud Sixth Street,
Piles old stand. Mt selden Il compare.
tlvoly, a stranger 10 me, but can com.
mend him 10 the public "a a nice
gentleman. Mr.. W. J. Thomas, h well
known. Heis we'll acquainted with the
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n Cough. Gold or Sore Throat
should bc stopped. Neglect frequently
results IN an fiourdble Lung Disease or
Consumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TnOchES does not disorder the stomach
like cough syrups and 5alsan,s, but act
directly on he inddmcd parts, allaying
irritation, give rclicfin Asthma, Bronohi-
tis, Coughs, Cdtdrrh, aud the Throat
Troubles which Singers aud Public Speak
ers are subject 10. For thirty years
Browns Bronchial Trochcs have been
recommended by physicians, aud have
always given perfect satisfaction. lIav-
Ing been tested by wide and constant use
for nearly an entire generation, they
have attained wcll-mcrlied rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age. sold
At 20 cents box everywhere.
Jan, ~, '62-ly
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See the Drag $3.50 Boots at
D. L. F0RD'S, James Corner,
Bristol. q, C1.-

Vtck's Floral, Guide. This work ia
before us, and those who send 10 cents
to James Wick. Rochester, N. y, for it
will be disappointed. Instead of get
ting cheap thing, as the price would
seem to indicate, they i,will receive
very handsome work Of 1870 pages, and
perhaps 1000, illustratiohs--not cheap,
but elegant illustrations, on the very
best of calendcrcd paper, and rs set off
to the whole, two beautiful Colorcd
Plates that are worth twice the price OF
the book.
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On Thirty bays Trial.

We will send DR. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts aud other Elrc-
trio Appliances OF trial for thirty days
to young men aud older pers' ns who
are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality. etc., guaranteeing
speedy relief aud complete resto-a'
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Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Paralysis,
Liver and Kidney difficulties. Rup.
lures, and many other direses. Illus.
trAted pamphlet send free, Address
Voltaio Beit Co, Marshall. Mich.
Nov. l. Silly.
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Steam Boiler for Sale.

I desire TO scll my steam boiler aud
necessary hxturcs now Ia Brown
Bros. Carriage establishment In Good
tpn. Persons dcslrlng bargain viii
tihcr address me or call on q. Fow-
ler NJ the Office 81 the Bristol Ner'.--
The boiler 10 new aud IN good condition.
r e+e' JOHN OYLER,
VI I, iss.,tf Abingdon, Va.
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D. L. FORD is selling Boots,
Shoes and Hats too cheap to
advertise. James Corner, Bris.
Eel
Coioricsa md COid.

A young girl deeply regretted that
she WAS so colorlcss and cold. Her face
Was too white, anl her hands aud feet
felt ~ though the blood did not circli-
late. Amer one bottle If Hop Bittcrs
liad l'-eu taken size WA the rOsicst aud
healtlil,I girl IN the town. with vivac-
ity anh chrri i,lncas OF mind gratifying
10 her friends.
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| have received the sole Agency
for the WHITE SEWING MA.
CHINE, which is the most popular
machine on the market. l will al
ways keep a stock Of them on hand.
Prices low. Call and see them.
u. w. KING.
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We acknowledge the receipt Of an In
yltation to attend the celebration Of the
Ciceronian Literary Society, Of Roanoke
College, at Salem Va, TO take place on
the evening Of tho 2gnd inst.
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DISSOLUTION.

The firm of S. J. James & Co. Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. ). j..
James having purchased the entire in
terest In said firm, and will continue the
business as heretofore.
s. J. JAMES.
Feb IA, lSS2--2t. NJ. J. JAMES.
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All About the Scvcn-SprIngs
Mass.

From home and abroad the good news
comes. Here is what DIR. l.. j. Burton,
Of Blossom Prairie, Texas, says: In writ
ing to another physician--"i deem the
Seven Springs Mass the best Iron Prep
ordtiOn known to the profession"
DR.. w. G.. Silliman. Of Laudertlalc,
Miss, writes: "I'hc Seven Springs
Mass Is The best in use---send me another
dozen bottles. DIR. A, w. Burnside, of
lIclvidrrc, Ills, writes: "good success
from the uso OF the Seven Springs Mass.
Send at once three more bottles. | have
requested my Druggist to order 1t IN
quantity.
DR.. j. II. .,ppcrson, Of Bourbon, Ills,
writes: ~ have used three bottles Of your
Seven Springs Mass IN my own family,
am 80 well pleased with results, that
want Il dozen bottles for some other pa
thnts. II II the best dlieruiire and elm
indiire have ever used. 3 -
DIR. Jas. +. Faulkcs. OF Oakland. Cali
fornia, writes; ~ friend of mine in
Richmond, Va, sends me u notice OF
your Iron and Alum Mass. Enclosed
lind $500, send worth by mail. If Il
proves as represented | shall request my
Druggist to order It IN quantity" The
Druggist orders: t...
OAKLAND, Cali, Oct. 18th, 1881.
MEssRS. !. 4 H.,
Geaiismem:--A few weeks ago DR.. Jas.
+. faulkcs, of this city procured II few
bottles "f your Seven Springs Mass, and
Il 80 well pleased with Its effects, that
he has urged me 10 keep 1t on hand.
Send me the worth of the enclosed N.
q. by the shortest and cheapest route,
and your price by gross lots. .,I
Yours Truly, s... E-.I
II. BOWMAN, DErGGisr.
The above correspondence represents
the sentiment ofevcry physician. as well
as the people, that have used the "Scvcn
Springs Mass" propcrly--and shows to
what extent and magnitude Il Il capable
Of nitaining-slmply upon lis own mcr-
IT,. ..' .. .,..... .r.,
LANDRUM & LITCHFIELD,
Abingdon, Va,
For sale by Bunting &, Dickey, Vim.
Wallace. aud City Drug Store.
jan 3, SLY.
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We are in receipt Of commu nication
from Hon. A. Fulkcrson, together with
one from Asst. p. NJ. Gen. Elmer, In re-
gard to the mall rout from this point to
Estillvillc. 1t will be published next
week, having been received too late for
Insertion In this issue. rs f..
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LAYING Wltnoaaea.

Thc. hnndreda OF hearty, aud healthy
looki,e men, WOMEN and chlldren, that
have bsNn rescued from beds Of pain,
sIt'kness aud we'll nigh death by Parker's
fiInfer Tonic are the best evidences In
che work Of lie sterling merit and
vor,hs You Will iind such In almost
every community.
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Great redcution on ingram
and all wool carpets.
ANDERSON & co.

Spring Dale WhiSkcy has II world
wide reputation and can he had only Of
II. Roscnhelm, Baltimore. lie being
the exclusive patentce, and proprietor Of
that celebrated brand.
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See the advertisement Of Mr.. Il. i.
Dixon, successor to Mr.. V. Doriot, IN
another column. We commend Mr..
Dixon to the public rs IN every way
worth Of patronage.
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Abingdon Tobacco Market.
REPORTED ny
HURT, THOMAS a. co.
Proprlttors hurts Warehouse.

ABINGDON, Dee. 20, 1881.
Receipts last week quite lArgc--quali-
~ generally ..'"rh better than the prcvl-
Gus receipts. Mucn Of II, however, COM
mon and poor, and some very fine
market active. Lugs, ready sale nj
good prices. Wrappers wanted, and sell
high. We quote from actual sales dur
Ing the past week:
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nnndriNilRe

rosIliytly srsdicaiss Daadroif, arrests
t>lllng out OF hair, stimulates new
<rcwth, fhs nnsst hair dressing In the
verld ~ ciyDrug Store.
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II you desire a puS whiskey Distilled
from Rye only aud Of great age call at
Va. House or Nlckels House, and call
ior Rosehhelm's Spring Dale.
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ESTABLISHED 1897.
B. A. FAHN ESTOCK'S
VERMIFUGE.

u u now over any year. sines Ills m,dIeIno
was offered asa y msdy for wcims, and from
that time its reputation has steadily Increased nm.
I'll vt tho present day II IL almost universally Ac.
knowlcdged throughout nearly all parts ~ the
world TO DO ths sopsTsipn remedy, Children Oft n
look pale and ,iekly II IN no o her causo than
Worms, and spasmp are most frequently the 70.
suit Of these hidden sRprsrs and inlnvrs Many
lrlesa child has been laid In the grave when
the disease which caused itA tdcAth ID misundet.
etuse; therefore parents, especially motLsn, who
are constantly With thrIr children, cannot bo too
observing 81 tho hrst symptoms 81 worms, for 90
surely 40 They 'xst. can they be safely and speed.
~ rs'noved from thu most delicHi" Infant. by III.
timely uss ~ a. Fahnstock'n vsrmi
lingo. Great caution must 10 ussd by every pur.
chaser 10 examine each bottle he buys Tho ain 4.
pie rAmo ~ FAhne,tock Il not snflci.nt, 10 irn,t
look closely and zoe that the initials arc ~. H."
and be satisfied v ith nothing else.
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AT. sTAERETr, Notary Public
for Washington County. once 1906
Main Street, Goodson, Va.
Jan. 2, lss9-tf
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2 ia.nie.s Eve wster !

The bert on the market, relieves at
'hcs. curcsinnnmed eyes ~ few hcurs,
Givcs no pAln--At City Drug store,
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kswls your time 70 buy Goods cheap
A. hsve'iqo many Goods. y
EtrMP the Clothlef.
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Or. ]. A. Dickey, at City Drug Store
Keeps the largest stock and sells the best
bargains. Cali and see for yourselves.
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White Lead. Miged Paints,
Paint Brushes. Oils, varniehes,, Colors,
In abundance at City Drug Store, Ten
nessee Side.
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To Real Estate Owners.

l have opened an agency for the sale
Of real estate, and have already made
several important sales. Parties wish
Ing sales OF town property or OF farms IN
the country, can apply to me at The Ne,rs
office. Heretofore there has been no
point at which an inquirer could find ont
what could be had Ia the way OF land or
town property. propose that hereaf-
ter all such shall call ut this Office and
learn who wish TO sell, what they will
sell, and what at. .l.a. ..s f-a
.lm. .rr .. 1, G.. Fowler. %
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E. TENN. VIRGINIA L GA. R.P.
Our Agents

Thefollowine gentlemen will act ~
bur Agents, and are authorized IL pro-
eure aud receipt for subscriptions and
Dther Luriness ~ our han,e.
TaEsweii e. II. Va, H G. Anderson.
Lebanon, Va, Capt. ]. W. Nc
A'roon. asssef.i Il-. 700.
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June II, 1881.

Coffee drinkers should read The adyer-
isement IN another column headed
Iood CoGee. l. I.
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Clothing, iIsts &c. at COST during
January at -

The anest on the market Ia Rosen-
heIm's celebrated Spring Dale whlskey.
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vRtNx HrGERs str'r. rN,xs.
CHAS!F. NtTFH,
rs,a (i~nI. ~. au'i Pass. Agent.
w. A. CAR NENTER.
Asst a. +. 4 iPaaa. Agent.
.-r. t'.ih Lynchbare, Va
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II. BOWMAN, DIrGGisT.

Tho Largest
And best stock Of Paints and Window
Glass at City Drug Store. ,u. . -
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-07-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

JULY 20.-Iu the senate, Mr.. Cockrell called
up the bin TO relieve certain soldiers from the
charge of desertion, which was discussed for
some time. After a rambling debate on the
order of business, the tax bill was taken up.
Mr.. Voorhees, denounced the measure as fav-
oring privileged class. Mr.. Harrison claim
cd that his colleague was not in harmony with
other leading democrats. Mr.. Jonas submit
ted figures to show that the sugar interest
could not stand reduction In price. Amend
ments to strike out the provision repeating
bank taxation was rejected. 1t was agreed to
fix the tax on tobacco at IL cents per pound.
Mr.. Dawes reported an amendment to the
sundry civil bill appropriating S250,0O0 for ad-
ditional purchases of beef for the Indians,
to be distributed by the secretary of the in
terror.
July 21.-Tho senate passed the house bill
to fix the time for holding federal courts in
the Northern district of Ohio. Mr.. Mcmillan
submitted a conference report on the river
and harbor bill, announcing q disagreement
on the items for tho Potomac flats, the Hem
ncpin and Chesapeake canals, and the Missis-
sippi river. Mr.. Logan criticised the report
as endangering projects which were of moro
value than the whole bill. Mr.. Ingalls, charged
that the senate conferees had taken special
care Of all amendments for the benefit of their
own states which Mr.. Mcmillan denied. The
report was adopted, and the conference COM
mittee was reappointed. The house revenue
bill was then taken up. An amendment by
Mr.. Bayard to retain the tax on matches was
rejectcd--s to As. A bill to authorize s. L. M.
Barlow and others to lay cable to Europe
was referred. The senate adjourned to satur'
day.
JULY 2e.--The senate passed house bills to
provide additional industrial training schools
for Indian youth by using unoccupied mill
tary barracks; to pay Mrs. Garfield $4,000,
less any advances made on the salary OF the
late president, and for the erection of public
building at Marquette. Mr.. Cockrell secured
the adoption of resolutions asking informa-
ton as to the expenditure In each state dur