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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.

Digests all classes of food, tones and
the stomach and digestive
Cures Dyspepsia, Indigentioa,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kobol re-
builds wornout tissues, purihes,
and sweetens the stomach.
Gov. G w Atkinson, of W. Va, says:
have used number of bottles of Ko-
dol and have found it to be very eff
fective and, indeed, a powerful! remedy
for stomach ailments. recommend it
to my friends. W W Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
A Cold Wave.

The forecast of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarse
voice and heavy cough may invade
the sanctity Of health in your own
home. Cautious people have Il bottle
OF Que Minute Cough Cure always at
hand. E H W Use, Madison, Ga,
writes: Il am indebted to One Minute
Cough Cure for my present good health
aud probab bly, my life," 1t cures Coughs,
Colds, La Grippe, Bronchitis, Pueumo-
MIA and all Throat and Lung troubles.
One Minute Cough Cure cuts the
phlegm, draws out the inflammation,
heels and soothes the mucous mem
branes and strengthens the lungs. Buck
6 Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Read the following from B. II. John
son, Many Springs, Mo-: Il have used
Rumons Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets
for billousness. general debility and
pans in the back and side, and they
gave me speedy and lasting relief"
The entire Treatment, ten Liver Pills
and fifteen Tonic Pellets cost only %
cents. One dose, course cure; trial
dose free. Davis Lindsey Co. w. w.
Buck and Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consump-
ton, but could not help him. When
all thought he was doomed he began to
use DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption and writes-'.it completely
cured me and saved my life. I nc
weigh 227 lbs.' It's positively guaran-
Geed for Coughs, Colds and Lung trcub-
les. Price SOC and $1.Oo. Trial bottles
free at Davis Lindsey Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Large line of Xmas goods at the Ark.
Fat hogs went on the pole this week.
We are headquarters for christmas
gifts, Davis LindseysCo.
Nice line of rocking chairs Just re-
5eived at the Ark.
Large assortment sample butcher
knives just received at the Ark.
Mrs. E. G.. Hankla, Miss Spence Han
kla, Miss Weller and w. H. Pepper ex-
poet to attend the "Spinsters Conven-
6ion at Marion tonight.
w, E. Brown has been quite sick for
several days but we are glad to report
him better at present.
TIE little Child of Mr.. Elliott, who
lives in Buck Garnes house has been
very sick for several Gays,
Mrs. Geo. r. Hammer and little Sarah
returned to B. istol Sunday after brief
visit ar DR.. Q. I. Peppers and Capt
". G. Howe's.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Fulche1
on Thanksgiving day fine boy.
VIM Psery who for several years
drove the mill wagon for Stone Bros
and lived near the mill has moved into
the Dudley house in west end of town
and has quit the mill.
j. Logan Slater and Miss Allie Copen
haver, daughter Of J.. P. Copenhaver
Of Che ST. Paul neighborhood, were
married in Bristol last Saturday. They
kind o gin the old folks the dodge. Rev
b. c. Horton performed the ceremony.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
Bascom Myers arrived here yester-
day and will visit homefolks for awhile.
He is located at Ashland, w, Va.

To improve the appetite and strngth-
en- the digestion, try a few doses of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. Mr.. ]. H Seitz, of Detroit, Mich,
says "They restored my appetite when
relieved me Of bloated feel
ing and caused pleasant and satisfac-
tory movement of the bowelo." There
are people in this community who need
just such medicine. For sale by W, W
Buck and Co. Every box warranted.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

While maintaining unimpared the high stan
dar2s OF private life and public policy which it
has uphold unfalteringly for more than sixty
four years. THE som is also in the front rank of
modern journalism in every factorwbi enters
into the production of great newspaper.
THE Sun is the best type of newspaper,
morally and intellectually. 1t is an educator
OF the highest character, constantly stimulat-
ING 70 nobel ideals in individual and national
life, ana ii gives all the news all the time.
THE sun is published on Sunday, as we'll as
every other day of the week.
BY mail TIE DAILY Sun, $6 a. year; including
THE SUNDAY sun 81. THE SUNDAY sun alone
ST 90 year. IHE WEEKsY Sun, $1.0O a year.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
What's Ia a Name /?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. c..
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve for
Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruisessand all skin Diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless counterteits
Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine. W. w
Buck g. Co.
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A druggist naturally prefers to sci
good article he makes the same pro.
tit es on an inferior preparation-hen
they universally recommend Ram +
Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets. In this
locality this mild power modern
treatment has almost altog ether super
ceded the old style drastic liver pills.
A cure for constipation and biliousness
without any gripping, purging, sickening
sensation is what people have been
looking for. 25c. Dayis-Lindsey Co.
w. w. Buck and Co.
A. F; Stone, the husting proprietor
o. the Power Plant Mills at Wytheville,
was here last Saturday.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Nice line Of fresh candies at the Drug
Store.
Remember tho Drug Store is head
quarters for Xmas goods.
Nuts, Figs, Dates, Raisins and Cur
rants at the Drug Store.
Special bargains in Toilette sets, col
lar and cuff boxes aud handkerchief
cases at the Drug Store.
Come to the Drug Store and get a
Ladies Birthday Almanac.
Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Black Lick
who las been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. c. c. Catron, of Chattanooga Tenn !,
for the past two months, was telegraphed
for Tue sday and arrived Wednesday
night, She was called homo on ac-
cunt of the serious illness Of her SON
in-law, W. e. Orr.
Foils Deadly Attack.
envy wife was so i'll that good physi-
M M Austin, of Winchester, Ind :, "but
was completely cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills" They work wonders
in stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. 25c at
Davis Lindsey Co.
Mrs James T. Pickett and children
returned this week from a visit of eight
weeks to relatives and friends at Farm
Vile, Va.
Read the Xmas ad. ofThe Drug Store
aud see what they have to tell you.
ia. Dix. of Corinth, has become
proprietor aud manager of the Black
Lick Roller Mills aud is prepared to
give the people high grade products
from their grain.
1t will be good news to the mothers
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign of
Group is hoarsenesa A day or two be-
fore the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed by Pc
culiar rough cough. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy freely as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the rough cough appears, and it will
dlspel all symptoms OF Group. In this
way all danger and anxiety may be a.
voided. This remedy is used by many
| thousands of mothers and has never
| been known to fail. Tt is, in feet, the
only remedy that eau always be depend
ep upon and that is pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by w. w, Buck q 20
We have just received nice line Of
stationery 10 beautiful colors. F NJ Co.
Miss DELI Baughman has gone over
on Black Lick where she is engaged as
governess in the family of JAS. Y,
! Walters.
| J. F. Adams, who has been living in
the house recently vacated by j. 2,
Haney, expects to leave soon for Blue
| field.
Buying a piano happens but once in
life time if you get good one. There
fore be careful what you buy, and from
whom you buy. 1t has been an ac-
knowledged fact for years that The
Hobbie Co., of Roanoke, sell the very
best pianos made and,at lowest factory
prices.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

We have some special bargains to
offer. We have few ladies ready to
wear hats and a few boys ard yonths
suits we want to close out now at very
low price, now is your chance. F M Co.
Dallas Phillippi, son of John Phillip.
pi, and Miss Carrie Neff, daughter of
Henry Neff, both of this neighborhood
were married the 3rd. The Times ex-
tends its BEST wishes for happy and
useful life to the young couple.
Roat. Hnddlo, son of Squire J. P. M.
Huddls and Miss Cannie, daughter of
Eli Huddle, we're married at the home
of the bride north of town Thanksgiving
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
CAMP LETTER.

Camp, Va, Dec. 2 -Messrs E. w.
and NJ. B. Wampler, of this place, were
delivering fruit trees at Crockett De-
pot and Rural Retreat last week, and
t3ok in between 1915 and 500, at the
two places, for the Stark Bros nursery,
Also delivered about $40 worth at Co
mers Rock, Grayson county.
Mr., J. Fl. De Bord who was paralysed
a few days ago is reported better at this
writing.
Mrs. M. B. Wampler is visiting home
folks at Cedar Springs this week.
Chas. Bennington is about ready to
move into his new house.
Mr.. Wise Wheeler moved to Marion
last week.
Mr.. j. E. Larue is wearing grin this
week, no wonder, it's big boy.
Mr.. j. j. Kirk closed out his schoo
at B. S. G. A. last Friday week. He
will leave for Oklahoma Ter. ia few
days He sold his property near Sugar
Grove, IN Rye Valley. to Mr.. Chap
Huff of Pulaski, Mr.. Huff moved two
loads from Rural Retreat last Saturday
90 Nov. to his new residence in Rye
Valley.
Mr.. r. E. DeBord is improving slowly
but will never be SO that he can work.
Mr.. Johu Brewer has built new
kitchen which adds very much 10 his
property.
Mr. J. w, Eanes is wearing a broad
face, that's all right, he's accommodating
his race.
]. T. Haywood moved his sawmill, tc
MIR. j. E. Willkenson's place near, Rye
Valley line.
Mr.. Alex Bennington had turkey
shooting match last Saturday.
Rev. Addington is conducting meet
ing at Wharf Hill.
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The Pride CT Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts.
Corns, Sore Feet and Stiff Joints, Buck
lens Arnica Salve is the best in the
world, Same for Burns, Scalds, Bolls,
Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 1t
cures or no pay. Only 25c at Davis
Lindsey Co
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

For Sale-Two good heavy draft
horses. good workers; one set of two
horse harness; one two horse Wagon;
and also fine Jack. also offer for
sale my tract of 2114 acres of land lying
2K miles northwest of Rural Retreat,
tine land for cabbage and potatoes. For
price and terms call on,
VIC. STALEY, Rural Retreat, Va
Nov 81.
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50 90 FOR LABOR TO
81 90 FOB MATERIAL

that's about the ratio, Why in tho
world then, do you listen to the
sirens song Of the man who sells ben
zine barytes paint not on quality,
but on price. Cant understand it, es-
pecially when actual cost Of Long
man & Martinez Paint, when needful
oils added, is SO extremely low. w
w. BycS q Co,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
ateS too often if the
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

w. L. Minter engaged Tom Cregger
the hard wood artist, to fix the walk at
the F. M. Co.'S store yesterday, which
was much needed improvement.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Notice. have opened up Black
smith shop at A. J. Ryan's old stand
and am prepared to do general black
smithing, Understanding and repair
work of all kinds. Come and see me.
Nov. IS. Gordon Myers.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Miss Nellie Howe spent last Sunday
on Black Lick, the guest of her sister
Mrs. w. G.. Howe.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Ifyou feel i'll and need pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWltt's EARLY Risers
Are little surprisers.
Take one--they do the rest.
w FL Howell, Houston, Tex. writes-I
have used Little Early Riser Pills in
my family for constipation, sick head.
ache, etc. To their use I am indebted
for the health of my family. Buck & Co
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Dr. j. P. Hill will be at Rural Retreat
Wednesday and Thursday after the sec
ond Monday in each month. prepared
20 do all kinds of dental work. Teeth
extracted without pain.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Finley Eversole was home for Thanks
giving. He is running successfully the
High School at Long Hollow, Va.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

G. A. Flanagan went 10 Wythevllle
this week to work on the Enterprise.
Patty is a good typo and we hope he
will do we'll.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

NOTICE Saturday before Xmas,
Dec. Goth, I will sell all my personal
property at public sale at my residence
at corinth, Va ". f. Hughes.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plen,shes her supply of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain TO be
needed before the winter is over, aud
results are more prompt and satlsfac-
tory when it is kept at hand aud Civ
en- IS soon as the cold is contracted
and before it mas become settled in the
system. In almost every instance a Sc
we're cold may be warded off by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the first
indication of the cold appears. There
is no Ganger in giving it to children
for it contains no harmful substance
1t is pleasant to take-both adults and
children like it. Buy it and you will
get the best. 1t always cures. For sale
BIZ w. W. Buck & Co
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

Jacob Snavely, our good friend from
Crocketts was up and spent Thanks
giving here.
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Passenger Train Schedule,

The trains that carry passengers on
the Norfolk & Western will leave Rural
Retreat station as follows
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urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swarnp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

There's nothing like 1.-THE mud here
VIII en- it rains.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free also namnhlet tell
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh cathar-
tics should be avoided When a purgp-
tive is needed. take Chanberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
mild and gentle in their action. For
sale by w. W. Buck and Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-12-05

-. wi OF
ing all about it, including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
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Foils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was 50 i'll that good physi-
clans were unable to help her. writes
NJ M Austin, of Winchester, Ind. "but
was completely cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills" They work wonders
in stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. 25c at
Davis Lindsey Co.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
WIT AND WISDOM.

What kind of cap should a climax
wear?
A practical joke is FOOLS cowardly
insult
Revenge may be sweet If one could
forget.
You may reform man, but never q
woman.
Pedigree never filled hungry mans
stomach.
Politeness is generally paid back in
its own coin.
A woman's first love affair makes or
mars her life.
Don't try to reform people; set
them good example.
Too much sauvity makes one open
to the suspicion If duplicity.
Originality is a new flavor given
to an old-fashioned cocktail
An intellectual feast is sorry
apology to any empty stomach.
A banana peel is no respecter of
rank. 1t will call down anything.
The goodness of some people is
enough to drive others to periition.
MANY men WOulu Tdtuel ldee a nun
cry lion than a wife after midnight
If man had no curiosity private de-
tective offices would shut up busi-
ness
II you lose your reputation it takes
a pretty handsome reward to get 1t
back.
When fat woman tries to be "cute"
ba hn cd in hQ
houGe.
have more fear of a hypocritical
old cuss than l have of hardened old
sinner.
When a man is a failure he is called
a fool When he succeeds he is called
shrewd.
We can always feel it when others
do not like us, but the why's are never
answered.
A man who can say mo" has a
tender regard for the feelings of his
bank account.
When a poor man fails to pay his
bills he is a rascal The rich man is
only eccentric.
Don't try to do things that will live
after you are dead. It's better to live
before you are dead.
We learn nothing whep we do the
talking ourselves. but when we listen
we at least learn to be courteous.
If you would earn to read character
listen when person laughs. A hearty
laugh is the echo of the music of the
spheres.
People marry in haste and spend the
rest of their lives in wondering why
they did it.-Kate Thyson Mari.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
APHORISMS S.

The rarest of flowers is candor.-
Racine.
: One golden day redeems . weary
year.-Celia Thaxter.
"A laugh is worth hundred groans
in any market."-Charles Lamb.
Common sense is instinct, and
enough of it is genius.-H. W. Shaw.
The misfortunes that are hardest
to bear are those that never happen. -
Lowell.
Z He who believes in nobody knows
that he himself is not to pc trusted
Auerbach.
; The highest exercise of charity is
charity towards the uncharitable.-
Buckminister.
Superiority to circumstances is one
of the most prominent characteristics
of great men.-Horace Mann.
I Self-laudation abounds among the
unpublished; but nothing can stamp
man more sharply as ill-bred.-Bux-
ton.
Cheerfulness is like money well ex-
pended in charity; the more we dis
pense of it, the greater our possession.
Victor Hugo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
BITS OF WISDOM.

1t takes notes even to buy a thing
for a song.
The lazy baker can make no bread
and yet have a loaf.
A dressmaker may be very delicate,
though she seams well.
Any woman who regards beauty as
superfluous has never tried it.
The things we get for nothing are
generally worth just about what they
cost.
1t is time to quit the daily grind
when there is a temporary cessation
Of grist.
Not the least of the things worth
cultivating in life is ones forget.
Many a man who tries to get away
from himself finds himself loafing
with the devil.
Even when Mother Nature has been
1outed she is sometimes willing to
kiss and make up.
There are two things" says the
philosopher, that a woman will al:
ways jump at-conclusions and mice"
About this time the summer girl
begins to sort over her engagements
to ascertain If she has one that will
survive the first frost
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
QUIET THOUGHTS.

Do the work that lies nearest you,
excellently. joyfully, gratefully. In
time you may be called to do
greater.
That farmer complains to deaf ears
who. while lamenting injustice. fails
to cooperate with his neighbor in
righting the wrong.
He who turns untoward events to
his advancement writes books, founds
cities, operates intricate travelling sys-
tens, rules continents.
The rural bully ard ruffian is often
a blessing in disguise. His audacity
calls into activity the keenest thought
and quickest wit of his neighbor.
The wisest of men speak oftener
from whim and prejudice than from
reason. OF what stuff, then, must
the conversation of ordinary motals
be-
An excess of evil is usually an ex-
crescence of animal spirit. In work
requiring daring and courage your
spendthrift of energy will often win
fame and renown.-Farm and Fire
side.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT.

To get long well, begin at the top
and dig down.
Fall openings make hole in a
married mans pocket.
It's a wise worm that turns in be-
fore the early bird turns out.
All the worlds a fruit basket, and
the big fruit is always on top.
Any old thing that goes against the
grain of the porcupine gets the worst
of it.
Fortunately for the cat, the man
behind the gun can't see well in the
dark
You can lead your landlord to your
house, but you can't always make him
repair it.
If wishes were horses up-to-date
beggars would kick because they were
not automobiles.
What a boom it would be for mil
liners should women ever break into
politics and bet hats on the electionsi
Blessings in disguise may be all
right, but it looks as if there were
a screw loose somewhere when good
things are forced to sail under false
colors.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-11-04
Pin-Makinq Industry.

There's a pin on the sidewalk"
said the statistician, but don't bother
to pick it up, for 100000 900 new
ones will be made this year, and
what's one pin among so many. The
pin" he went on, ''is an interesting
subject. 1t is older than civilization,
and 1900 years ago it was made in
more beautiful form than it is to-day.
Then only the wealthy could afford
pins, but now we can all use them.
This is because they are made by
such an ingenious and intelligent ma
chine. Into its mouth a coil of wire
flows, and out of the other end comes
the pin completed save for its plating
and polishing. The plating is mere
matter of bath; the polishing mere
matter of a dry shampoo in a revolv-
ing barrel of sawdust. Even the
packing of the pins in papers is ma
chine work. This year there are close
upon fifty pin factories running busily
in America and their sales will ag
gregate about S3,250,000,