Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-12-02
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and Decial Trade
What is Made and What is old.

The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may {
be found Oh Fourth st, near the Ten !
nessee Depot. They make very me
article of Cast-irOn Hollow ware.
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF /,
Piows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our knowledge,
and large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The huSl-
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but J.
more recently from the Stale of GeOr-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
tent and skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. Nelms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and also
To the stocking of plOws. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to he of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. MattoX, Lee & Ferguson IS
on Lee Strickland has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. q. II. MattOX. who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known i'll 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. rms
branch of the business has been sue
cessfully introduced TO the public as
far East as the New River valley anu
West TO Morristown.
The Sash and Door department is
supcrintended by Mr.. John Lee, re-
Gently from Culpepper {. 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;dty, 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
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. lie
is first class business man, and will
be a very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house Is
43xS3 and is three stories high.
The Bristol IIiJEs,
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. &" Phe a. White Rose is about
perfection itself. All packages are de-
livorcG, and the business conducted on
cash basis. a forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The HarGiCNre 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.
JeUeJTy.
Mr.. Doriot has a stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is rot equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years eXpe-
rience.
JeUeLer.
Mr.. 4. Picken, late of the city of
London, has had a long experience as
il workman, aud keeps on hand COM
plete and excellent stock of the fines:
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Cams, Pistols, dc.
Mr.. SO Fisher. formerly Of Lynch
burg. has fine stock of Guns, Pistols,
Sporting Tackle Canes, &c. He is a
practical gun and lock smith.
Marble Yard.
Mr., A. Il. NJ. Provence on west
main street, makes and furnishes
TOmbstones. Monuments. &c, and
has 6 very nice stock of marble
Merchant Tailor,
Mr.. w. CT. StrattOn keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths ar, cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long eX
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in bis work.
Millinery and HGnt1iG 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 by 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 good trade.
Drugs.
DR.. J. G.. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on Front
street, have establishments fully equal
to the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prehensive, and they are each doing a
good business.
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King 81 Hill have a very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, 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-
tween 4th and 5th,
Provisions.
Messrs- Winston & Devault keep
staple groceries and provisions, and
fill orders from distance. They pay
cash and sell for cash.
Bristol Nursery.
Prof J. II. Winston has a growing
business in this department, and sells
choice familV trees OF bis own growth