Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-09-08
The Foundry and Machine Shop

Of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
/ he 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, large variety OF
/ Plows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled ut any other es-
adjustment within our Knowledge,
and. 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-
tfrt and skilled w0rkmen We ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of Flows. 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 and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. Mattox, Lee & Ferguson IS
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. Ct. 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
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
superintended by 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 rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily TO points in S.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are filled in almost an incredibly short
time and the work ia of excellent
quality. A thirty horse power engine
aud 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 will
be IA very useful member of cur man.
ufacturing community. His house is
43XS3 and is three stories high.
UF:YT,
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-
livered, and the business conducted on
cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware 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.
JeiUeEI'y.
Mr.. DoriOt has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is q repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
ricnce.
JeUeLer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late Of the city of
London, has had long experience as
Il workman, and keeps on hand COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Guns, 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.
Merchant Tailor
Mr. w. G. StrattOn keeps on hand |
the only lot of fine cloths arc cassi- |
meres in our town and is doing quite a |
perience and has given fine satisfac |
ton in his work.
Millinery and MdHtuG 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 stocl
is carefully purchased in the eastern |
iii h., borSolf in r1argnn Her uO0H |
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer question.
Mrs. Scales, has nice stock of Mil
linery Goods in the room once occu
pied by the Bristol NeUs. in Kane's
Block. She is lady of taste and well
worthy of the public patronage.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs Dowler, have q
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
Bosang's Block. Caldwell's old stand,
and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience in the business. They are per-
fectIy reliable and worthy of a share
of this business now so rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. ]. 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 & 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-