Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-12-22
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trade
what is Made and What is old.

WHICH are worthy OF the commence
and attention of tho public.
The Foundry aud Machine Shop
of 6ssTs. Dixon, Smith & Co, may
be found Oh Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
ill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety of
PlOws, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The hus!
ness is s1peTintended by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of GeOr
gia. Mr.. Smith is tha practical ma
chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
ttpt and skilled w0rkmen We ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of rlows. 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 essrs. Mattox, & Ferguson is
OH Lee Street and has combined with
il the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision of r. 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 SUI
perior article of Furniture is made ut
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 orrictOwn.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 8.
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.
Furniture.
H. A. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va. Hill. Bedsteads. Blu
eaus, Safes, &C., made to order. Horse !
power is used for running machinery.
A supply of metallic and other burial |
cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der. r. Buckley has an extensive |
trade, and is well known as reliable |
and excellent workman.
The Bristol MiIIs,
are now i'm the hands of Campbell & |
Williams 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 Ell !
cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware Business
is conducted by r. 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 az low.
JeICeIry.
r. UOriot has n stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville. |
He is o repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
.JetCeLer.
of
London, has had q long experience as
a 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.
Merchant Tailor.
w. G. StrattOn keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths anG 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 Mdntn0 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 a question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Dowler. have a
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-
fectly reliable and worthy of share
of this business now SO raj idly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. ]. 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
have met with good trade.
DTfgs.
DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on Main
street, have establishments fully equal
to the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
and they are each doing
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 5th,
PROVISIONS.
Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. H. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of BUSH
ness, and guarantees satisfaction.
Bristol Nursery.
Prof. J. H. Winston has a growing
business in this department, and sells
choice family trees of his own growth
at prices below those of any other
nursery we know of.
Mattresses.
Mr. EpldhHrp manufactures ,