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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-04-16
MEMS LIST.

"A G Ashley.
B-Robert Bond, Steven Battle, Mr..
Bobin.
C-Lee G Cherry.
D-Willie Denning, G. Denzer.
John F Fennell.
H-Ashley Hood.
J-Sam Joints.
K-Joab Kinsey, w D King.
NV III Moore.
N-Willlam Nolan.
Pc E Pounds.
RI G Royal.
Sd A Smith, II Starr, r J Souther-
land, ] B Sykes, J B Snipes.
T Henry Teachey.
w l. Ward, Frank j Weaver, J
T Ward.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-04-16

All persons interested will take
notice that I will apply to the Cover
nor to commute my sentence of death
to that of life imprisonment.
FRED WICK,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-04-16
LOW RATES.

Via the Southern Railway to Ma
con, Ga.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-04-16
60UN-TY NJ MS.
ITEMS.

The new road from this place to
the Mt. Carmel road has been laid
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
CHAPTER XVII.

RNHE two captves who were not
II prisoners were so dazed by the
Z unexpected events of the morn
lna. thnt theX did not realiZe the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
orabIy chanengeu.

orably challenged
"He is no coward" Numbered An
guish, startling both women with ms
yehemence. 81 say lie did not kill tht
prince. but I'll stake my life he would
have done so had they met this morn
ing"
HE may be able to clear himself
suggested the countess nervously
And he may not; so there you have
1t. What chance have two Americans
over here with everybody against usf'
stop. You shall not say that! He
shall have full justice at any cost. ana
there is one here who is not against
him." cried the princess, with flashing
eyes.
II am aware that everybody admi"es
him because he has done Graustark a
service in Kidding 1t of something OBJ
noxious-a prospective husband. But
that does not get him out of Jail"
"You are unkind again" said the
princess slowly. II chose my husband.
and you assume much when you init
mate that am glad because he was
murdered"
DO not be angry" cried the count
ess impatiently. I'VE all regret what
has happened. and |, for one, hope that
Mr.. Lorry may escape from the tower
and laugh forevermore at his pursuers.
II he could only dig his way OUT
The princess shot startled look to-
ward the speaker as a pew thought en-
tered her wearied brain. A short. in
voluntary gasp told that it had lodged
and would grow. She laughed at the
idea of an escape from the tower. but
as she laughed tiny spot of red began
to spread upon her cheek and her eyes
glistened strangely.
Anguish remained with them-for half
an hour. When he left the castle, it
was with n more hopeful feeling in his
breast IN the princess bedchamber
late that night two girls in loose silken
gowns sat before a low fire and talked
of something that caused the countess
to tremble with excitement when first
her pink checked sovereign mentioned
it in confidence.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

She SINK heck lcifh n moan fnintInO.
see JnaI you are sunviing more AN
tensely than 1. l love Lorry, and that
is my only excuse. He is being foully
wronged. your highness. foully wrong
ed"
81 deserve your contempt after all
Whether he be guilty or innocent,
should have refused TO sign the decree
1t is too late now. | have signed away
something that is very dear TO me-hls
life. You are his friend and mine. Can
you tell me what he thinks of me
what he says-how he feelsT' She
asked the triple question breathlessly.
"He believes you were forced into
the act. and said as much to me. AS
TO how he feels, l can only ask how
you would feel If you were In his
place. innocent and yet Almost sure of
conviction. These friends OF Axphain
will resort TO any subterfuge now that
one of their number has staked his
life. Mark my word some one will de-
liberately swear that he saw Grenfall
Lorry strike the blow. and that will be
as villainous lie as man ever told.
What am here for. your highness. IL
TO ask IL that decree cannot be with
drawn"
ALAS. It cannot! ! would gladly or
der his release II could, but you can
see what that would mean 10 us - a
war, Mr.. Anguish" she sighed misera-
bly,.
But you will not see an innocent
man condemnedT' cried he, again in
dignant.
81 have only your statement for that,
sir. If you will pardon me. hope from
the bottom Of my heart that he did
not murder the prince after being hon
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Dewitt Is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure, unsdulterated
Witch Hazel is used in making De-
Wits Witcn Hazel Salve, which is
the best salve in the. world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema and
piles. The popularity of Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve, due to its many
cures, has caused numerous worth
less counterfeits to be placed on the
market. The genuine bears the name
Of f. c. Dewitt q Co, Chicago.
Sold by All Druggist.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

1 She waiKs@ Sfin6Iy, numDiy, 10 ner
room, assisted by her uncle, the count.
without observing her aunt or the
Countess Dagmar, she staggered to the
window and looked below. The AK
phainians were crossing the parade
ground jubilantly. Then came the clat-
ter of a horses hoof. and Captain Quin-
nox. with the fatal papers in his pos
session. galloped down the avenue. She
clutched the curtains distractedly and,
leaning far forward. cried from the
open window:
''QuinnoX! Quinnox! Come back! |
forbid forbid. Destroy those pa
pers. Quinnox"
But Quinnox heard not the pitiful
wall. Seeing him disappear down the
avenue. she threw her hands to her
ing Count Halfont caught her in his
arms. 1t was nightfall before she was
fully revived. The faithful young
countess chung to her caressingly, low
ingiy, uttering words of consolation
until long after the shades of night had
dropped. They were alone In the prin-
cess boudoir. seated together upon the
divan, the tired head of the one resting
YEARLY against the shouI<er Of the
other. Wide and dark and troubled
were the eyes of the ruler of Grau-
stark.
An attendant appeared and an
nounced the arrival of one of the
American gentlemen. who insisted on
seeing her royal highness. The card
on the tray bore the name of Harry
Anguish. At once the princess was
a-futtr with eagerness and excite
ment
Anguish Show him to this room
quickly. oh, Dagmar, he brings word
from him! He comes from him! Why
is he so slow? Ach. | cannot waltz
Far from being slow, Anguish was
exceedingly swift in approaching the
room to which he feared admittance
might be denied.
Tell mel What is it?" she cried as
he stopped In the center of the room
and glared at her.
81 don't care whether you like it. and
IL hOtNb IL NOu uAt BAihNNHSs
he exploded. there are a few things
I'm going TO say TO you. First | want
TO know what kind of a woman you are
to throw into prison man like-like-
oh, it drives me crazy to think of 1t!
| don't care If you are insulted He's
a friend of mine. and he is no more
guilty than you are. and | want TO
know what you mean by ordering his
arrest"
Her lips parted as If to speak. her
face grew deathly pale. her fingers
clutched the edge of the divan. She
stared at him piteously, unable to
move. to speak. Then the blue eyes
filled with tears. a sob came to her
lips. and her tortured heart made a
last brave effort at defense.
"I-I-Mr. Anguish. you wrong mel
r. She tried to whisper through
the closed throat and stiffened lips.
Words failed her. but she pleaded with
those wet. imploring eyes. His heart
melted, his anger was swept away in
twinklng lie saw that lie had
wounded her most unjustly.
you BRUTE" Missed the countess.
with flashing, indignant eyes, throwing
her arms about the princess and draw
ing her head to her breast.
Forgive me-" he cried. sinking to
his knee before the princess. shame
and contritlon in his face. Il nave
been half mad this = hole day. and
have thought harshly of you. | now
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
DR.. FENNER'S
and
BaCkaChe
a ::i:; & ::sE;: RE
Dropsy, Female Troubles.

Don't become discouraged. There is a
cure for you. II Unnecessary write DR.. Fenner.
He has spent a life time curing just such
cases as yours. All consultations Free.
Il have been a sufferer from rhuematism
for over ten years and have often been con-
fined to ny bed for several days and suffered
intensely DR.. Fenner's Kidney and Backache
Cure afforded relief at once. now feel as
well as ever have in my life.
ADA BLACKWELL, Kansas City, Mo. ="
Druggists, 50c 81 Ask for Cook Book-FREE
For Sale By Short & Haynes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
DiZZyr

Then your liver isn't acting
well. You suffer from bilious
ness, constipation. Ayers
Pills act directly on the liver.
For 60 years they have been
the Standard Family Phi
Small doses cure. Ans1 a;s;
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
.GRAUSTARK|
By.
GEORGE BARR M'CUTCHE0N

Copyright. 1901, bB Herbert S. Stone 4
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
Catarrh of the Stomach.

When tho Saomach is overloaded;
when the food is taken into it that fails
TO digest, it decays and iphames IN the
mucous the CLANS and secret mucin, IN
stead OF the nature justice OF digestion
this is called Catarrh of the Stomach.
For years suffered with casarrh OF the
stomach. Caused by indigo ton Doc
tors and medicines failed to benift me
until I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure,
e. Rhea Coppell Tex. Sold by w w.
Cuck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

President Kimball, of the Norfolk &
Western died Monday in Philadel phis,
when he was buried every thing stopp-
ed for ten minutes in recognition of the
ceremony. Trains came to standstll
on the main line, every employee ceased
work and all did ten minutes reyerencel
to the departed head of the road.
Mrs Pauline Tarter and her daugh
ter, Miss Gertrude, visited Mrs. Tarter's
farm near Wythevnle, last Saturday
Miss Marion Snavely, of Wytheville.
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. P. Snavely,
this week.
Mrs. B, P. Jennings, children ard her
mother, Mrs. Hill, left Friday for Sid
ney, where they will visit friends and
relatives.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
A Surgical Opera ION

is always dangerous-do not submit TO
the surgeons knife until you hava
tried, DeWitts Wich Hazel salve. 1t
cures when everything else failes It
has done this in thousands of cases.
here is one of them; I suffered from
bleeding and protrudeing piles for twen
ty years. Was treated by different
specialist and used many remedys, Lut
obtained no relief until used DeWi'ts
Wich Havel Salve. Two buxes of this
salve cure.l me eigeteen months ego
and I have not had touch OF the piles
Since H. A. Tisbale, Summerton, S C.
For Blind Bleeding, 1tceing and pro-
trudiug piles no remedy equals DeWitis
Wlch Hazel Salve. Sold by w. Buck
& Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Tom Hammer spent few days here
the guests OF frieuds in town and re
turned to Bristol Tuesday,
A daughter of Mr. Geo. Davis was
married to Mr. Fox of Burk's Garden
this week.
Geo. Baumgar dner ard sister, Miss
Minnie. returnsd Monday from a weeks
stay at Hunters Alumni Springs, He re
ports very pleasant time and thinks
he was benefited 10y the stay.
Mrs. d. A. Atwell, of Salisbury, N. c.
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Billy Hank
la and other relatives here.
Mr.. and Mre. Hirons left Tuesday f r
Roanoke after spending month or
more here at the Gladstone.
Capt. Baumgardner sod 16 tickets
Tuesday for the Norfolk excursion.
The train was we'll filled when it passed
here indicating good patronage on
the part OF the people.
Mrs. Chas, r Pepper has deem CON
fined to her bed for the last week but
we are glad to stats that she is getting
better and will soon be about again.
The carpenters are going along NICE
ly with Philip Snayely's new store
house. 1t will be ready for occupancy
in about ten days.
J. B. Sharitz purchased of s. Buck
the piece of land lying between Mr.
Sharitz's property and the railroad. a
bout an acre and quarter, the price
was $3800o
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Sam Cornett has returned from Nor
lolk after a pleasant and p.o'itable
trip.
Clarence King. of Bristol, was here
Tuesday in the interest of his father q
wholesaie house.
Farewell, q long farewell. to all my
yellow legged chickens, Conference is
in full swing and til re is a fine attend
ance.
There are several changes here that
will interest thepeople, they will see
what they will see in few W eeks.
The Norfolk & Western have set
their property line posts almost in the
middle of the pubic road east Of town.
It's none of our business, bnt such OBJ
sticles are dangerous and shouldsbe OBJ
jected to.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Cabbage is beginning to come in in
little bits. II We could have a good
rain there would soon be great deal
on the market here.
There was considerable excitement
among the boys here few days ago
Warrants were sworn against several OF
them for riding on the cars. No one
appeared 10 prosecute them and the ca
ses fell through. This is good run in
the right direction, and may result in
saving some boy leg or his life.
Davis and Richmond arc in the chick
en- and Produce business now, L. Ii,
Hicks has left and they have fallen
heir to his old stand and business
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Bids to furnish Beef for Southwest
Stats Hospital at Marion, Va. for one
year from Novemer 9Th, 1903. Specifi-
cation will be Furnished on application
to the undersigned, all bids must be
sealed and marked bids to furnish
Beef Cattle" and must be ia by morning
Of August the Alh. 1o03 The right is
reserved by the Hospital to reject any
or all bids offered,
A. Ill. Gibboney,
Steward.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
a Weak
S.tOznnaC E1

Indigestion is often caused by over.
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds tnaI Iro IN
the excessive use Of alcohol: Eat oil
the good food YOU want but don'tover-
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then YOU need q good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tones Kodol contains
aooH restore health. Dieting unneces-
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the leel-
ing Of fitness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures Indigestion.
WodCI Natures TOnE0e
Prepared only by E. O. DEWITT 4 %: o&tsass'
ThsN; hsttle contains ~ tsxaest nssVrs 1870
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

The new style Hallet & Davis piano
are the most artistic OF any yet produ-
ced by this old famous house The Hob
Die Co. Roanoke, the manufacturers
Southern distributors, have just recei-
we'd large shipment Of the latest style,
and would be pleased % mail dlscrip-
tive catalogue to ary one interested.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
Just About Bedtime

take Little Elrly Rises it will cure
constipation l.iliousness and liver ~arou-
bles. DeWitts Littls Early rissfs are
b,fferant from other pills. They do not
grip and break down the mucus menu
brence Of the stomach, liver and bowels,
but cure by gently ar'ousing the secre-
tong and giving strength to the organs.
Sold by w w. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON
D G.
VERY LOW RATES
WEDNESDAY AUG. 10Th, 1908

On Aug. 10Th, the Norfolk & West
ern r way will operate spe cal ex-
cursion train to Washington VIA, Roa-
nole, Shanadoah Valley and Il, & o.
f. r.. One section will leave BRISTOL
$50 a. m, and Blueheld 6:35 a. M. Tick
cts will be sold aud stops will be made
at Stations where there are agents, up
TO and including B lsic, only. Tickets
will be good on this excursion tram GO
ing and returning, Special train
leave Washington Hoo p NJ. Aug 2lst
Rates and full Information from N. &
W. Ry., Agent or write
w. B. Bevill'
General Passenger Agent,
Roanoke, Va.
Returning Leave Washington ll:0O p. III
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
90 THE VOTERS OF wYrHE

20 THE VOTERS OF WTTHE
~OUNTY:
hereby announce myself a candi-
s,te for the Office Of Commemorative
Attorney Tor Wythe county, / will up
nrec;ate your support and promise to
discharge ite official duties IN fair and
upright manner. Thanking you for
YOUR former support, remain,
Yours sincerely,
July 6 1903. H NJ. HEusER.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Roo
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medI-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer. the emil
nent kidney and blad-
der eDArialisf ard q.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

respectfully announce to the people
Of Wythe county that am candidate
for Treasurer Of the county subject to
the will of the party at the democratic
convention to be held on August 18th
1 promise, if elected, to give faithful
performance OF the duties OF the oflce.
Very respectfully.
e. MARCO DAVIS.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

No man or woman in the state will
hesitate to speak we'll of Chamberlains
Stomach and Liver Tablets after once
trying them. They always produce a
pleasant movement OF the bowels, i'm
prove the appetite and strengthen the
digestion. For Sale by W. w. Buck
& Co,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

For lazy liver try Chamberlai, 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets They in.
vigorate the liner, aid digestion, regulate
the bowels and prevent bilious attack.
For sale by WV. Buck and CO.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Dr. + W. Peery, wife ard children
left for Greham Monday, where they
will visit Drs. father for few days.
Mr.. Arthur Woodson. of Roanoke, ie
visiting Mr.. ). B. Greiner this week
Rev. J. A. Morehead, President of
Roanoke College, preached two very my
telesting SO lmeLs Saturday AID SuLda
at the Lutheran church.
Misses Gay and Lettie King. OF Crock
etts, epend Saturday with their friends
at this place.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
i. M. Lindanood.
.ro the voters of Wythe County !:

To the voters OF Wythe County:
I hereby announce myself as a candl-
date for commissioner of the Revenue
Tor the Eastern District of Wythe coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic primary
to be held on Aug. 18th, next II cleo
ted will faithfully endevor to dischar-
ae the duty OF my office,
WILL B. MOORE,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

DR.. J. P. Hill will be at Rural Retreat
Wednesday and Thursday after the sec
ond Monday in each month, prepared
TO do all kinds of dental work. Teeth
extracted without pain.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

Slight Injuries often disable man
and cause several days loss of lime and
when blood polscn developes, sometime
retult in the loss OF hand or limb.
Chamberlains Pain Balm is an antisep-
tic linimert. When applied to cuts,
bruises and burns it causes them to
heal quickly aud without matesation,
and proven Is any danger or blood pois
on. For sale byW. w. Buck and Co.
Miss Belle Gregory is visiting her
cousin, Miss Grace Eversole.
viii Miller's baby boy is very sick at
the family home at Groseclose, 1t is
feared that it has brain fever.
Pearl T.. Garnes ard wife. OF Char
lotte, N. C. arrived here Tuesday and
will visit his father and mother for a
few weeks.
Judge" overly was here from Bland
and took advantage of the excursion to
Norfolk.
JAS, e. Houdashell and wife return
ed Tuesday from their visit to relatives
at Adwolf.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
SECOND LETTER.

| bought this Laudanum in Pocahon-
tae, Va, lact Sunday and I have stud
led ever since as to whether to drink ii
or not and it 10 my last resort as have.
mt a cent in the world and am OF able
to work now. hope my friends will
bury me decently, and let my life i'm
press every young mans heart in this
place to try to act different in many re
spects than that have; and il the ad
vice IS followed God viii reward me for
the advice for vain though I am my
heart still loves Gvd.
DENE WILLIAMS. :.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
The Foundation of Health.

Nouriseme Mt Is the foundation of heal
th--life Strength Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the one medicine that enables
the stomach and digestive organs to d-
gest assimilafe and transform all food
into the kins of bloodthat nourlshes the
nerves and feeds the tisste. Kodol lays
the foundation lor health. Nature dees
the rest Indigestion, Dyspepsia and all
disorders of the stomach and digestive
organs are cured by the use of Kodol.
Sold by w. Busk &; Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS
OF character and cool reputation in
each state Zone in this county required)
to represent and advertise old estab-
lished wealthy business house of solid
financial standing. Salary SOL % week
" with expenses additional, all payable
in cash each Wednesday direct from
head offices. Horse and carriage fur
nished when necessary. References
Enclose self-addresssd envelope. Colo
NAL Co., 1874 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
81 26t
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
"a the people of Wythe county,

/ ask your support in the coming cleo
tion for Commissioner of the Revenue
FOR the Western district, thank you
all for your support ia the past and
promise Ii faithful discharge Of the du-
ties Of the Office, il elected.
Yours faithfully,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
NEW YORK LIFE

Insurance Co. of New York
City, Incorporated lS45) is
the ONLY company that is
sues policy ABSOLUTELY
free of conditions as to resi-
dence, occupation, travel, hall
its of life, and manner, time
or place Of death.
This company is the largest company
in tho world, having written One Hun.
dred Million more insurance than the
next nearest American Insurance com.
pany last year and now having the lar
gest amount OF insuranc IN force. We
solicit your business.
E. G.. HIRoNs. Special Rep'vee
j M. Scorr and A H. NErr, Agts,
Rural Retreat, Va.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
His last Letters.
His Last Words, after taking 2oz.
Of Laudnum We're
"My Heart Still Loves Cod.

The following letters we're sent us by
Mr.. ) F, Grubb from Lawton, Va. un-
der date OF July 25th. with the request
that we publish same. AS they may be
OF interest to the friends of the deceased
we take pleasure 10 giving them to the
public. ED
First Irnrrrr
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK +?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
FIRST LETTER.
July 21st, 1908.

July 21st, 1908.
TO whom it may concern
Alas; when this miserable life have
come to close I must say Good Bye,
! trust and beg forgiveness from God
and from my fellowmen and I thank
God that he has spared my life to see
the one that was once SO dear to me.
and that is Florence s. and il any one
who reads THE, chan ses to sec her: tell
her I loved her till the last and no ear.
thly being except Florence could have
prevented me from this Vain Act: from
one who once had a heart to love but
hasn't now.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-07-31
LAND FOR SALE,

q acres of land for sale, one mile
east of Rural Retreat, for terms &c.
apply to, j. 4. Baker,
July3 Barren Springs. Va.