Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-08-19
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
What is Made and What is Sold.

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 OIL Fourth ST., near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety of
Flows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
tablishment within our knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
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.. helms gives his 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 TO leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved TO be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind aud Door Fac
tory
of NLessrs. Mattox, Lee & Ferguson IS
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. g. H. 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
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
superintendent by Mr.. 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 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
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. He
is q 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 1Iills,
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 HardaC0re Business
is conducted by Mr.. S. R. Ferguson.
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siness. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JeaUeJTU.
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.
JeiCeIer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city of
London, has had a long experience as
workman and keeps a small stock
which he means to enlarge. His
principal attention is given to the re-
pairing of time pieces.
Guns, Pistols, dc.
Mr.. SO Fisher. formerly of Lynch
burg, has fine stock of Guns. Pistols,
Sporting Tackle, Canes, &c. He is y
practical gun and lock smith.
Marble Yard.
Mr., A, T. NJ. Provence on west
main street, makes and furnishes
TombstOnes. Monuments, &C., and
has very nice stock of marble.
Merchant Tailor.
Mr.. w. G.. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths and 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 his work.
Millinery and MdntuG 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 stock |
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 t
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
and they are each doing a
good business.
Books and Stationery.
Messrs. King & 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 9Th,
Provisions.
Messrs. Winston & Devault keep |
staple groceries and provisions, and
fiji orders from distance. They pay /
cash and sell for cash.
Bristol Nursery.
Prof. J. H. Winston has a growing
business in this department, and sells