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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
A Scene::Of Grief.
Five Ne mbers Of One Family Buried in
smythc County.Killed by Train.

Bristol, Tenn, July 13.-There was
an unusual scene of grief and gloom in
the valley OF Seven Mile Ford, Smyth
County, Va to day, when the last of the
dead bodies of the Copenhaver family
were inferred near the family home
which they left three monthssag when
Mr.. Copenhaver secured contract work
near CINCINNATI. Those Of the family
who we're killed when their surry was
struck by fast train on the PeAnsyl-
vania Railway near CINCINNATI, were;
Robert j. Copenhaver, the father, age
3S; Halbert, Nellie, Ollie and Charles
Copenhaver, 10, 8, and respectively
The baby age tTo. was badly injured
but still alive,
Mrs. Copenhaver escaped by not hav-
ing been in the surry. The friends of
of the family killed in the
accident were William Booth, of West
Virginia, age 20 and Grace Lemmic; age
6. Charles Johnson, aged 35, WAS bad
" injured.
The Copenhaver family was highly
connected in South west Virginia,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

known over here in "Willow Swamp" as
a Croquet, Party, but owing to the PEE
culiar circumstances this was known
as Swell Croquet Party, This kind
of thug took place over hero on las
Saturday evening, July the 18th, promt
pity at 2:30 O'Clock p, m. And Monday
june the 9th, two RUBY blue eyed la
dies" slipped to the telephones CT their
neigbbors' and there they remained I'M
| I'll late in the day, until they had rung
ND and invited all of the fair eek and
enough of the yonHg jades OF this coun-
try and of Crawfish Valley to make the
thing interesting, or at least as they
thought So And Tuesday morning
they entered upon their daily duties
feeling within themselves that they had
done great work and unloaded great
burden which would turn to pleasure
on the coming Saturday. But 10 and
behold on the following Saturday to
their sorrow they dicovered thresh-
ing machine had entered the neighbor-
hood and had turned all their sorrow to
pain SO at the time appointed, by the
ssistance Of the Rlral r etreat Tele.
phone Co., the little band began to arrive
ou the spot which was in the middle of
an orchard and was beautifully arrang-
ed with row of seats all round the Gro
quet ground, consisting of Shaving hor-
ses, Nail kegs, Cabbage Crates and
some sharp edged blocks. And the
fruit basket, which was in there was a
three gallon applebuter jar which was
bounteously filled with eome little
wormy early harvest apples. and they
were set in the midst, SO, the guests
might eat and be merry. So set OF
croquets and u Red Bandanna was ser.
we'd for the evenings amusement and
SO the guests began. and OF course yol
know every thing went well, but kins
reader before misslead you just wan
to state that the crowd which arrived
to partake of the evenings pleasure
numbered; two young ladies and thre'
young lads. SO, Kind reader take N.
advice and hereafter never but up agail
threshing machine, with swell Gro
) quet party.
July 18th, .O3. BILLY SHARPER.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
Nery Remarkabl, Cure Of Diarrhoe;

"Adout six years ago for the first
time in my life had sudden and Sc
we're attack of dirrhoea," says Mrs. AL
ice Miller, of Morgan, Texas. 81 got
temporary relief, but it came back again
and again, and for six long years I have
suffered more misery and agony than ]
can tell. 1t was wors than death, MY
husband spent hundreds of dollars for
physicians prescriptions and treatment
without avail. Finely we moved to Bos
que county, our present home, and one
day I happened to see IN advertisement
of Chamberlains Cohc, Cholera and hi
arrhoea With testimonial of man
who had been cured by it. The case
was SO similar to my own that / con-
clndeb to try the remedy. The result
was wonderful conld hardly realize
that was we'll again. or believe it
could be SO aftes having suffered SO
long, but that one bottle of medicine,
costing but few cents, cured me. For
Sale by w. w. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

The cabbage and potatoe season is
approaching, yet nothing has been
done or will be done toward forming g
produce association here. The mark
ct will be cut and slashed here till the
grower will get heart-sick. He wfl
have ore alternative, be can take The
pulling price or let his stuff rot. M
great success can be attained except b.
systematic effort, there is no system
here and it needs no prophet to fore
cast the event.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

OF the three great leaders of the dem
ocratic party, Bryan, Hill and Cleve-
land, not one can claim following suf-
ticiently strong or devoted to insure his
election. These men are prominently
in the thoughts of the people, but it is
apparent to any who will take the trou-
BILE to observe, that none Of them is the
choice of any considerable following. A
snew man that can combine the strength
Of these is what we must have and il
exactly what we cant find. Hence it ID
folly to hope for success next fall.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
WILLOW SWAMP.
A Swell Croquet Paruy.
Nj. Editor.

Mr.. Editor,
AS it has been some time since you
have heard from me suppose you think
me dead or dying by degrees, and as
you and are such warm friends feel
it my duty when anything unusual oc-
ours to notify you, and when I don't
get TO see you. here after I will jus'
take my Goose Quill Pen and my
"Dimond Die" and seat my self upon my
three legged stool, and drop you few
lines to let you know how every thing
moves off. Now the little incident
which l an going to norate is what 81
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
Brutally Tortur ed.

A case came TO light that persistant
and unmurseful torture has perhaps
never been equaled. Joe Coloblck Of
Colusa, Calf, writes, "For Is years | en-
dured insufferable pain from rheuma
tism and nothing relieved me though ]
tried everything known. l came a;ross
Elestric Bitters and it is the greatest
medicine on earth for that trouble. A
few bottles of it completely relieved and
cured me-" just az good for Liver and
Kidney trouble Iand general debility.
Only SOC. Satisfactory guaranteed by
w. w, Buck s. Co. Druggists.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
Night w as Her Terror

II would cough near ly all night long,
writes Mrs. Char. Apologize of Alex
andtia, Ind, sand could hardly get any.
sleep. I had consumption 80 bad that
If walked block l would cough fright
fully and spit blood, but when all other
medicines failed, three 81 90 bottles of
DIR. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and gained So pounds" It's alb
solutely guaranteed to cure Coughs,
Colds, La Grippe, Bronchitus and all
throat and lung troubles. Price SOC and
81 90. Trial bottle free at The Drug
Store.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
No Pity Shown.

"For years fate was after me contin-
uously" writes F. A, Gulledge, Yer
.bena, Ala, II had terrible case of
Piles causing "a tuners When all
failed Bucklins Arnica Salve cured ME
Equal good for burns and all achs and
pains. Only Csc at The Drug Store.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
Cholera In fantum

This has long been regarded as one Of
the most dangerous and fatal diseases
to which infants are subject, It can be
cured, however, when properly treated
All that is Necessary is to give Chamber.
lains Collie, Cholera and Dirrhoea Rem.
edy and castor oil, as directed with
each bottle, and cure is certcin. For
sale By W. w. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

"a. If you get Sample Copy of this
paper, read and enjoy it at our expense
and, il yotf like it, send us dollar and
get the paper a year.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

A nice lot of Fancy parasols to clost
out at cost, at The Ark.
The largest and most complete assor
ment of trunks ever IN Raral Retreat
inst received at Davis Bros. & Co.
Send us in newsy letters, we want
them, Sign your name, we wont print
it, we just want to know who writes the
letter.
There Is no equal to Ramon's Regula-
tor. 1t is Tonic that tones the whole
system, purihes the blood and gives one
vim. 25cts. w. w. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
Working Night And Dav i.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR., Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength hsessness into ener
gy, brain fag into mental powec. They
are wonderful in building up the helth
Only 25c per box Sold by W. w. Buck
| &Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

The can didates are all, 30 far as We
can learn. in the field for the county
Offices. The republican primary Will
be held tomorrow Saturday and the
democratic, on August Is.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

All christendom has been interested
in the bulletins from the Vatican IN re-
gard to the Pope's illness. The venefa-
Bile Pontiff is nearing the end OF long
ife, and it should be reassuring to the
christian people to see with what for
t,tude and patience he approaches the
final event of life
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17
TO the Democrats Of Wythe County.

BY athority and under direction of the
Wythe county Democratic Committee,
at the meeting held July 10, 1908, here
y make the following announcement b
list. That tie Democratic primary will
be held at the different voting precincts
of the county from sunrise to sunset on
Tuesday, Aug IS, 1903.
2nd, That the votes of tue Wyths-
vile Mag isterial District will all vote at
one place, via the old County Court.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

What's the matter with Mayor Har-
rsson of Chicago, for the democratic
nomination for President next time!
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

Miss Clapp, who was attending the
Normal at Emory, came up aud spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. E. G.
Hankla.
Chas. L. Baumgardner threshed last
week and sold his wheat to ]. Stuart
Etter, who is buying for Hull & Staley,
and other mills, for 78c. bushel, His
crop was goo d. the yield was 476 bush
e,s of very 6ne wheat.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

If you want goou buggy this spring,
don't buy until you have examined our
stock. TARTER BROS.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

The kind babies like. DR.. Fahrney's
Tecthing Syrup. Once used nothing else
will take it's palce. No norcotics in it.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

Doa't forget the cost sale of Summer
Dress Goods At the Ark.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

Florence Neff entertained number
or her little friends at birthday party
at the Alamo Wednesday afternoon.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-17

Chas. Catron threshed from the shock
last week. He had large crop, nearly
1900 bushels. He is one of our success.
fnl farmers.
Summer complaint is dangerous dis
order of babies, DR.. Fahrney's Teething
Syrup prevents and cures II,
If you don't get The Times you don't
get the local home news, and that's nc
joke.
Read Davis Bros. nd they offer bar
gains IN summer goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
orcres. unless both the Panama canal

Congress unless both the Panama canal
and the Cuban reciprocity treaties are
ratified at the present session. The Presi-
dent made this declaration Of his inten-
ton to several Senators, yesterday and he
made it as emphatically and unequivo-
cally as he was capable of making 1t
1t is thought likely by officials of
the administration and by many SEN
ators that both treaties will be ratified
before March 4, but the necessity for
their'earlv ratification is regarded by The
President as so urgent that in the e'ent
of the failure of either one or both at the
present session he will issue Immediately
his call for an extra session. 1t Is SAID
that there are grave reason of state why
both treaties should be ratified as soon
as possible. These have induced the he
President to make the announcement to
Senators of his determination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

MAY CALL EXTRA SEssIoN.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt will call an extraordinary
session of the Senate Of the Fifty-eighth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

Genuine Wright's Health wool fleece shirts
and drawers were sl.00, TO close out at,.. 79c
Genuine Wrights Health shirts and drawers;
were zoe at........... ...........-.... 59c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
NEW REMEDY.

The old friends of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy will be pleased to know
that the manufacturers of that prepara.
ton have gotten out new remedy called
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, and that it is meeting with much
success in the treatment Of constipation
biliousness, sick headache, impaired di
gestion and like disorders. These Tab
lets are easier to take and more pleasant
in effect than pills, then they not only
move the bowels, but improve the ap-
petite and correct any disorders OF the
stomach and liver. Fo. sale by Richard
Gibsons. druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
EFFECTS OF COLD WAVE.

The mercury in Pittsburg, Pa, and
vicinity yesterday registered from to IA
degrees below zero in exposed places.
Shortage of natural gas has caused much
suffering and Inconvenience. The frigid
atmosphere caused the gas to CONCEAL to
such an extent that for a time scores oil
residences were practically without
means of heating or lighting, where no
other resources were at hand. Many
families were forced by the circumstances
to retire to their beds and depend en-
tirely upon the coyerlets for keeping
their bodies warm. Joseph Totten, an
aged ferryman at Port Royal, was found
frozen to death in his shanty yesterday.
Thousands of New York's poor were
in deplorable condition yesterday be-
cause of the cold. Many families with
out heat were budded together wrapped
in blankets, borrowed from neighbors,
trying to keep warm. The coal supply
was low and dealers were doing all they
could to serve customers Long lines of
shivering poor were buying coal by the
pail full at the delivery stations at 8 and
10 cents a pail. If the zero weather
continues the death list from cold will
be large. Already there have been sew
eral deaths from exposure. In all hos
pitals men and women with frost bitten
noses and ears applied for relief yester-
day. The thermometer stood one de-
gree above zero at 9 o'clock yesterday
morning, and the local forecaster said
the weather would continue cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
WAKEFIELD & HALL,

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions speciality,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne Mag.
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water: Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices of all kinds, and a
select stock Of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tained elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Catarrh and Hay Fever.

I;ou;d Cram Balm is becoming quite as
nonuiar in many localities as Elys Cream
kaIm solid. tits prepared for use in atomiz-
ers and is highly prized by those who have
been accustomed to call upon physicians for
such treatment. Many physiciansa are using
and prescribing Il. All the medicinal prop
critics OF the celebrated Cream Balm are con-
tained in the Liquid form, which IS g cts IN
cIuding a spraying tube. All druggists, or ny
mail. Ely Brothers, 90 Warren street. new
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
AIexanotia Gazette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 & 312 PRINCE
STREET

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 & 312 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Daily--1 year, $500; 6 months,
$3.50; 3 months, sl:25; l month, $O:4S; /
week, 1910.
Tri-weekly-1 year, $500; months, $3.50;
months, $0:75; month, $025.
All transient advertisements must be pald for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is PAID ior
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be PAID ior
IN advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
of respect resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, VIII
only be printed in the paper as advertise
ments. 60,
The Gazette Office is connected with the Tele-
phone Exchanges Advertisements, orders
for the paper, news of any information or
business can be sent by telephone.
[Entered at the Postofiee of Alexandra, Yir-
ginia, as second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Dewitt,s witch Hazel saIve.

The only positive cure for blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, cuts, burns,
eczema and all abrasions Of the skin. De
Wits is the only Witch Hazel Salve that is
made from the pure, ,unadulterated witch hazel
all others are counterfeits. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye is made to cure-counterfeits are
made to sell. L. $. Leadbeater * Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

SERUM FOR SCARLET ER.-Dr.
Louis Fischer, of New York, has now
under observation a case which is under
going the first experiment in this coun-
try with a new anti-streptococus serum
which is believed to destroy the germs OF
scarlet fever. Several days ago the doc
tor was called to see frail little girl
who had severe attack of scarlet fever,
with throat complications. Her tenn
perature was l040. Or. Fischer de-
cided to try the new serum. Twelve
hours after the one injection the temper
ature decreased 90. In the morning oi
the following day it descended to normal
but rose again in the evening to looS-
On the fourth day it continued normal.
The last report is: Temperature, 9sS;
pulse, "a; respiration, "a, and general
condition good" The new serum was
discovered by DIR. Hans Aronson, bac-
teriologist of Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
EVENING. FEBRUARY 20. 1903.
DRY GOODS.
TEN DAYS
SALE FOR CASH
TO CLEAN UP AN AC-
CUMULATION OF
ODDS AND ENDS
Underwear.

And to reduce stock to make room for Spring
Goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

INTERNAL MACHINE SENT TO
BRIDE. Am internal machine, contain
ing powder, dynamite and loose buck
shot, was sent by some unknown mis-
creant yesterday to Mrs. NJ. f. Par
lette, of Norfolk, bride of a few
months. 1t was opened by little Harry
Hicks, and his eyesight was destroyed
by the explosion. The box was sup
posed to have been sent by mail, but
the wrapper bears no postmark. A
suspicion exists that the box never went
through the postoffice, but; nevertheless,
Postofiice Inspector Bulla and his as
sistants are at work on the case. The
package was left by the postman at 403
west Highland avenue. 1t was adj
dressed to Mrs. Parlette, and her little
brother, Harry Hicks, aged about II
years, attempted to open it for his
sister, when suddenly there was an ex-
plosicn, and the little fellow fell to the
floor, with his face burned and one Of
his eyes injured. The package was ad-
dressed in bold handwriting, apparent
ly that of a man. 1t was about 3 inches
wide, 8 inches long and 3 inches deep,
and contained about three gunloads OF
powder and shot and quantity OF
matches. To the top of the box was
attached a piece of sandpaper which
was so arranged as to scratch the
matches when it was lifted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

BAIL DENIED TILLMAN.-Chief JUS
tice Pope yesterday afternoon refused to
grant bail to James H. Tillman, who is
held for killing n. G. Gonzales in
Columbia, S. c., but gave him the right
to apply to any other judge. This can
be done on the ground ofaiter-discovered
evidence, but it is not believed any cir
cult Judge would grant bail after it has
been refused by the Chief Justice. In
his decision the Chief Justice said it was
undoubtedly true that Tillman had un-
dergone an ordeal of the bitterest attacks
on the part of Gonzalesin his newspaper,
the bitterest in the annals of the State.
But the question was whether Tillman
was actuated by malice when he killed
Gonzales, and as to that the Judge said
there could not be a doubt. He said
that he had bat recently taken the oath
of Office, and with that oath fresh on his
lips, however much he regretted to do
so, he would be compelled to refuse bail.
He. however. issued an order allowing
application to be made to any other
Judge if Tillman so desired. The decis
ion was a surprise in some respects, but
it is hailed with great general appro-
baton as being the dawn of new era
in South Carolina in regard to the treat
ment of those committing murder.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-10-30
CONFESSIONS OF PRIEST

Rev Jno S. Cox, of Wake Ark. writes,
For II years sulfured from Yellow
srundice. | consulted number of Ply
sicians and tIieI all 5 )rt5 d medicines, but
got no relief. Then began the use of
Electric btters and feel tina | am now cur
ed Of a disease that had me in it's grasp
for twelve years" If you want a reliable
medicine tor Live and Kidney trouble,
stom ,ch disorder or general debility. get
Electric titters. 1t guaranteed by john
sous Pharmacy. Only soc
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-10-30
DIETING INVITES DISEASE

To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion it is
no longer necessary to live on milk and
toast. Starvation produces such weak
ness that nhe whole system becomes an
easy prey to disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure enables the stomach and digestive
organs to digest and assimilate all of the
wholesome food that one cares to eat and
a never-failing cure for indigestion. Dys-
pepsia and all stomach troubles. Kodol
digests what you eat--maKes the stomach
sweet. Sold by Johnson"s Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-10-30

"I'd like a set of knittin' needles
'thaout any seam-needle," said Obed
Jenkins in an impressive whisper to the
Berryville storekeeper.
WHAT calculated that worthy, sur
veying Obed's guileless countenance,
which wore an expression of unusual
anxiety. He repeated his request.
"What in Tanllett 10 you mean?" in.
CURED the storekeeper, with some Sc
verify.
"Why, jest what l say" repeated
Obed II want 'em for my wife. She's
etarnally llnittin', seems S if. an when
ever want her to do anythin' she allus
says: I'll do it jest as soon as I've knit
into the middle O my seam-needle'
An | carlated if cd buy her set
'thaut any seam-needle. an kinder lose
the old set someways, mebbe 'twould
save me good mess O waitin' off N
en-
When the storekeeper had recovered
from his laugh sufficiently to explain
to Obed the impossibility of complying
with his request, the old man sLuLlel
out of the store with crestfall"n ;.ir,
muttering as he went: Il declare TO It,
there amt no gittin' ahead O women
folks, noways!'-Youth's Companion.