Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-10-28
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufacture and Dceial Trade
What is Made and What is old.

II IS our design to keep before the
readers OF the BRISTOL NEWS those
exclusive enterprises of our town
which are worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
TIE Foundry and Machine Shop
Of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found on Fourth St, near the Ten
ressee Depot. They make very fNle
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF
Plows, which are stocked in manner
which is not eduaied ut any other es-
tablishment within our Knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness is superintended 10y Mr. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the Stale Of Geor-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
Il IT and skilled wOTkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. Nelms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking OF riOws. y twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece OF work is allowed 10 leave the
lieved TO be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. NattoX, Lee & Ferguson IS
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate snper
vision of Nh G. II. MattoX. who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known III the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
periOr article of Furniture is made at
prices which are low. The styles are
the very newest and best. This
branch of the business has been sue
cessfully introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley ami
West TO Morristown.
The Sash and Door department Is
superintendent by MIR. John Lee, re-
Gently from Culpepper G. H., Va He
is a skilled workman and has already
gotten the business upon such basis
that its success has been beyond his
own expectation. Sash, Doors. Frames
and Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 5.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filled in almost an incredibly short
time and the work is Of excellent
quality. 4 thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are en-
ployed.
Tobacco Factory.
Mai. Reynolds will soon have his
large Tobacco Factory under way. He
is z first class business man, and will
be very useful member of our man
community. His house is
43XS3 and is three stories high.
The Bristol BIilIs.
are now in the hands of Mr.. Waldie
of the large foreign house of Geo. 3.
Ewing d, Co., and has just been placed
in the finest possible condition. Three
pairs of Buhrs and Boilers are in use.
All grain is passed through the Fan
and when necessary through the Smut
ter, and the Flour is strictly up to
brand. The White Rose " is about
perfection itself. All packages are de-
livered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The HGFdtC0re Business
is conducted by Mr. S r. Ferguson,
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated TO the bu
siuess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JeaUeIry.
Mr.. Doriot has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is repairer OF Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years eXpe-
rience.
JcWcEcF.
Mr. A. Picken, late of the city Of
London, has had long experience as
Il workman, az d keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock OF the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jrwelry of all
kinds, to he had in any market.
Cams, Pistols, dc.
Mr.. SO Fisher. formerly of Lynch
burg. has a fine stock OF Guns, Pistols,
Sporting Tackle, Canes, &c. He is
practical gun and lock smith.
Marble Yard.
Mr., A, T. NJ. Provence on west
main street, makes and furnishes
Ton bstones. Monuments DC, and
has > very nice stock of marble
Merchant Tailor
Mr.. w. G.. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot OF fine cloths ar. cassi-
meres in cur town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long eX-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton i'm his work.
millinery and MantwG Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
prominence in the department of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stOcl
is carefully purchased in the eastern
cities 10y herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer question.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Bamberger & CO., have |
one Of the prettiest establishments in |
town, and their stock would do credit |
to any city in Virginia or Tennessee. |
Their prices seem to be low and they !
have met with a good trade.
Drugs.
DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, and |
Nessrs. Bunting q Pepper on Front /
street, have establishments fully equal |
% the demands of the country. Their |
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
and they are each doing
good business,
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have very
lice assortment Of Books and Station
,ry, and are selling them low. Their
stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is on Main street, be-
ween 4th and 9TH,
Provisions.
Messrs. Winston & Devault keep
taple groceries and provisions, and
iii orders from distance. They pay
ash and sell for cash.
BRISTOL N7lrSP1'1.