Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-10-06
.lRISTGL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trade
What Is Made and What is old.

IL lie our design to keep before tho
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 OH Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Goa
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF
Flows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es'
adjustment 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-
tt ut and skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. Mr. helms gives his attention
to the mo Ilding department, and also
to the stocking of rlOws. n twenty
horse power engine is employed. M
piece Of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
iieved TO be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. MiattOx, & 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 il
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
introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley and
West to Morriatown.
Sash, Doors. Frames a.
Flooring are turned out with
great rapidity, 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 is of excellent
quality. A thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are em-
ployed.
Furniture.
II. A. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
nond SITS, Va. Hill. Bedsteads. Blu
eaus, Safes, &c. made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
4 supply of metallic and other burial
.ases kept OH hand and supplied to or
Ter. Mr.. Buckley has an extensive
-rade, and is well known as reliable
md excellent workman.
The Bristol JIilIs,
ire now in the hands of Campbell &
Williams and has just been placed
n the finest possible condition. Three
pairs of Buhrs and Boilers are in use.
All grain is passed through the Fan
md when necessary through the Smut
er, and the Flour is strictly up TO
brand. The " White Rose " is about
itself. All packages arc de-
ivered, and the business conducted al
/ cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The H0IdIcdre business
: conducted by Mr.. s. II. Ferguson,
of Portsmouth, Va, and
Who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
iness. His stock is very complete,
we'll assorted and sold at prices which
We regard as low.
JeWeITy.
Mr. DOriot has a stock of Watches,
md Fine Jewelry which is not equal
Il between Richmond and Nashville.
lie is q repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
fence.
JeICeieP.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city of
london, has had long experience as
/ workman, and keeps OF hand COM
)lete and excellent stock OF the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
liuds, to he had in any market.
Merchant Tailor
Mr.. W. G. StrattOn keeps on hand
he only lot of fine cloths ana cassi-
neres in our town and Is doing quite
rood business. He has had long ex-
lerience and has given fine satisfac-
ion in his work.
Millinery and MontE0 Making.
Mrs Bette Galloway is entitled to
in the department OF
ashton for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stocl
= carefully purchased in the eastern
titles by herself in person. Her good
aste is acknowledged, and her success
10 longer a question.
Mrs. Scales, has nice stock of Mil
inery Goods in the room once Occu-
lied by the Bristol Ae,rs. in Kane's
Block. She is a lady of taste and well
worthy of the public patronage.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Dowler, have
.ood stock of Millinery Goods, in
}osang's Block. Caldwell's old stand,
nd have qualifications for and eXpe-
fence in the business. They are per-
pctly reliable and worthy of share
f this business now so rapidly develop
ng in Bristol.
Clothing.
Mcssrs. J. Bamberger & Co., have
ne q! the pTettleSJ cSIaDIlSII0eDtS III
own, and their stock would do credit !
D any city i'll Virginia or tennessee.
heir prices seem to be low and they |
ave met with good trade.
Drugs.
DIR. J. q. Pepper on Main street, and |
lessrs. Bunting IL Pepper on Main |
treet, have establishments fully equal |
D the demands of the country. Their |
tOcks are both pretty and quite COM |
and they are each doing a
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have a very |
ice assortment of Books and Station !
ry, and are selling them low. Their !
took is very well selected and fully I
leets the wants of the community. |
heir building is on Main street, be-
wccn 4th and 9Th,
Provisions.
Commission House AUD Fdmily Gro
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