Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-10-07
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
manufactures and Decial Trad
What is Made and What is old.


exclusive enterprises of our town
which are worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith Il Co., may
be found OH Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make a very fine
article of Cast-irOn Hollow ware,
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety OF
Plows, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
tablishnent within our knowledge,
ard q large number OF other articles
too numerous to mention. The basil
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most compe-
tent and skilled workmen we ever
saw. Mr.. Nelms gives his attention
10 the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of rlows. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece of. work is allowed 20 leave tire
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to he Of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
Of Messrs. MattoX, Lee G Ferguson is
Oh Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. G. II. MattOX. who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known in the
country. Quite a large business is
done for distant points, and very su-
periOr article of Furniture is made at
! prices which are low. The styles are
the very newest and best. This
I branch of the business has been sue
cessfully introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley and
| West to MorristOwn.
The Sash and Door department is
superintended 10y Mr.. John Lee, re-
Gently from Culpepper &. H., Va. he
is 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 rapidity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 5.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filed in almost an incredibly short
time and the work is of excellent
quality. A 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. De
is a first class business man, and Will
be very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house is
1888 and is three stories high.
The Bristol IHifts,
are now in the hands of Mr.. Waldie
of the large foreign house Of Geo. b.
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-
, iivered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
TIE HGrdtCGre Business
, is conducted by Mr.. S. Il. Ferguson
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
: siuess. His stock is very complete,
D well assorted and soldht prices which
2 we regard as low.
; JeiCelry.
/ Mr.. Doriot has a stock of Watches
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks
&c He has had twenty years eXpe
rience.
Je1CeIer.
Mr.. a. Picken, late of the city o
London, has had a long experience a.
a workman and keeps Il small stocF
r which he means to enlarge. His
u principal attention Is given to the re
e pairing of time pieces
= GtuS, Pistols, dc.
> Mr.. SO Fisher, formerly of Lynch
q burg, has inc stock of Guns, Pistols
: Sporting Tackle. Canes, &c. He is :
= practical gun and lock smith.
d Marble Yard.
{ Mr., A, II. NJ. Provence on Yves
If main street, makes and furnishes
5 TonbstOnes, Monuments, &c, ant
/ has a very nice stock of marble.
! Merchant Tailor.
d Mr.. w. CT. Stratton keeps on hant
Il the only lot of fine cloths and casSl
IS meres in our town and is doing quite
Is good business. He has had long eX
II perience and has given fine satisfac
Il ton in his work.
= Millinery and IGEtaG Making.
h Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled t.
prominence in the department O
= fashion for the ladies. Her bushes
> has been enlarged and all of her stocA
d is carefully purchased in the eastern
= cities 10y herself in person. Her goo'
!, taste is acknowledged, and her success
v no longer question.
If Clothing.
r. Messrs. ]. Bamberger & Co., hav
q one of the prettiest establishments il
o town, and their stock would do credi
d to any city in Virginia or Tennessee
II Their prices seem to be low and the.
:. have met with good trade.
il DIWgs.
V DIR. J. q. Pepper on Main street an,
d Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on From
: street, have establishments fully equa
e to the demands of the country. Thei
stocks are both pretty and quite com
y prehensive, and they are each doing
= good business,
h Books and Stationery.
Messrs. King & Hill have a yer,
l. nice assortment OF Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low. Thei
y stock is very well selected and full.
% meets the wants Of the community
n Their building is on Main street, be
:, tween 4th and 9Th,
Provisions.
q Messrs. Winston & Devault kee
q staple groceries and provisions, an
fill orders from a distance. They pa
Il cash and sell for cash.
= Bristol NuFScl'D.
q Prof. J. II. Winston has a CROWN
|. business in this department, and sell
I 60 f1x-t nf mic