Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES,
Manufactures and peciaI Trade
What Is Made and What is Sold.

What Is Made and What is Sold.
II 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 and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
| be found Ola 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 manner
which is rot equaled at any other es-
tablishn4ent within orr Knowledge,
and large number of other articles
too nu aserOus tn mention. The bust
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. NJ, Smith is tha practical ma
chinist and is ore of the most compe-
t. Mt 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 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and 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.. q. H. MattoX. who has
been successfully at the business for
Riapy years, and is well known in the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and q 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 anG
West to Morriatown.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with |
great rap:dity, and ia large quantities |
and are shipped daily to points i'll s.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders |
are FLIED 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 ut the corner of Depot and Ed |
mond Sts., Va. Hill. Bsdsteads, Blu
eauS, Safes, &c, made 80 order. Horse |
power is used for running machinery.
A 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 reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mills,
are now in the hands of Campbell &
Williams and las 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 Z" White Rose is about
perfection itself. All packages are de-
livered, and the business conducted or
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware Business
is conducted 10y r. S II. Ferguson.
formerly of Portsmouth,, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the hu-
siuess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JetCelry.
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-
rience.
JeUeIe3'.
Mr. A. Pickrn, late of the city of
London, has had a long experience as
"a workman, and keeps on hand com
plete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches. Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, 10 be had in any morket.
Merchant Tailor
NJ. w. G. StrattOn keeps Oh hand
the only lot of fine cloths a-G: 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 his work.
millinery and MGntuG Ndking.
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 10y herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer 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 i'm the business. They are per-
fectly reliable and worthy of share
of this business now so raj idly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Bamberger & Co., have
one of the Crettiest establishments i'll
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.
Drugs.
DR.. J. q. 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
prehensive, and they are each doing
good business.
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King & 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 4th and 5th,
Provisions.
Commission House and Family Gro
eeries. ]. H. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of bust
1ess, and guarantees satisfaction.
BRISTOL Nursery.
Prof. ]. II. Winston has a growing
business in this department, and sells i: