Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-05-13
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and Special Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

What is Made and What is Sold
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.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found on 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, a large variety of
PlOws, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
UablishmenL within our knowledge,
ard a large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The husi-
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
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of riows. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece Of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved TO be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. MattoX, Lee & Ferguson is
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which j. 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 SUI
nerior 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 she
cessfully introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley anu
West TO Morri8town.
The Sash aud Door department is
superintended 10y Mr.. John L ee, re-
Gently from CuiPepper &. H, Va He
is skilled workman and has already
gotten the business upon such a 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 >.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are filled in almost an incredibly short
time and the work is of excellent
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. He
is = first class business man, and VIII
be a very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house is
1888 and is three stories high.
The Bristol JIiIIs,
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 Doiters 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 ara de
livered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The EarGiCaFe Business
is conducted by Mr.. s r. Ferguson,
formerly of Portsmouth,; Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siucss. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
We regard as low.
JeUeIFy.
M DOriot has a stock of Watches,
aud Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks,
sc. lie has had twenty years eXpe-
rience.
Je,CeIer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late Of the city of
London, has had a long experience as
a workman and keeps a small stock
which he means TO enlarge. His
principal attention is given to the re-
pairing Of time pieces,
Guas. Pistols, dc.
Mr.. so Fisher. formerly of Lynch
burg, has a fac stock of Guns, Pistols.
Sporting Tackle, Canes, &c. He is a
practical gun and lock- smith.
Marble Yard.
Mr., A, It. NJ. Provence on west
main street, makes and furnishes
Tombst0nes. Monuments, &C., and
has a very nice stock of marble.
Merchant TdjJOF.
~. Wy - C,.-,+t.., l-o,,>, -, l,oDJ
the only lot of fine cloths and cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long eX-
periencc and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
Millinery and N0RtiGG Making.
Mrs Bette Galloway is entitled TO
preeminence in the department OF
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all Of her stock
is carefully purchased i'm the eastern
cities by herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer a question.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Bamberger & Co, have
one Of the prettiest establishments i'm
town, and their stock would do credit
TO any city in Virginia or Tennessee.
Their prices seem to be low and they
nave met with 4 good trade.
Drugs.
br' }. q. Pepper on Main street. and
.i<l t.ssrs; !; hunting & Pepper on Front
street, nave establishments fully equal
10 The demands of the country Their
stocks are both pretty and onifa com
prehenslve, and they are each dome .
good business. a
Books and Stationery. ,
Messrs King & Hill have a vor,,
nice assortment of Books and Ststio,1,
cry, and are selling them low. Thnir
stock is very well selected and fulI,,
meets the wants of the communitv
Their building is on Main street, be-
tween 4th and 5th,
Provisions.
Messrs. Winston & Devault keen
staple groceries and provisions. and
fill orders from distance. They pay
cash and sell for cash.
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