Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-10
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trad,
What is S1ade and what is Sold.


What is 5Iade and What is Sold.
It is our design to keep before the
readers of the BRISTOL. NEWS those
exclusive enterprises of our town
which are worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
The Foundry aud Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith s Co., may
be found Oh Fourth ST., near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make a very fine
article of Cast-irOn Hollow ware.
i'll Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety OF
Plows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our Knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness is superintendent by r. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the Stale of Geor-
gia. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most compe
tent and skilled w1rkmen we ever
saw. :. 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-
! licvcd to be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind 07id Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. Mattox, & Ferguson is
| on Lee Street and has combined with
| it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision OF Mr.. G.. II. Mattox, who has
| been successfully at the business for
/ many years, and is well known i'll the
country. Quite a large business is
done for distant points, and q very SUI
perior article of Furniture is made al
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 an6
West to Morristown.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
| 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 ard 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
m0nd Sts., Va Hill. BGdsteads. Bu-
eaus, Safes, &c, made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery
4 supply of metallic and other burial
cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der Mr.. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is well known as a reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Minis.
are now in 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 en-
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.
Je,CeITy.
Mr.. Doriot has stock of Watches, |
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal /
ed between Richmond and Nashville. |
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks, |
&c. He has had twenty years expe
rience.
JeaCeEer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city Of |
London, has had long experience as |
workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest |
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all |
kinds, to be had in any market.
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 q |
good business. He has had long ex
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in lis work.
Millinery and 1E0ntHc. 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 |
il carefully purchased in the eastern |
cities by herself in person. Her good |
taste is acknowledged, and her success |
no longer a question.
Mrs. Scales, has a nice stock of Mil |
in, l1a
pied by the Bristol Ae,Us, in Kane's |
Block. She is lady of taste and we'll |
worthy of the pubic patronage.
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- |
rieuce in the business. They are per- |
fectly 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 I Tennessee. !
Their prices seem TO be low and they |
have met with good trade.
Dr,sgs.
DR.. J. q. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting g. Pepper on Main
/ street, have establishments fully equal
! to the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prebensive, and they are each doing a
good business.
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King G. Hill have 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 18th and 5th,
Provisions.
Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. II. Winton will give prompt
attention TO this department of bust
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