Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-19
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
manufacturers: and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is old.

What is Made and What is old.
IL is or design to keep before the
readers of the BRISTOL NEWS those
exclusive enterprises of our town
which are worthy of the confidence
anG 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, 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 bust
ness is supeIintended 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-
tent and Skilled w0rkmen We ever
saw. Mr.. Nelnas gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of rlOws. A twenty
horse pewer engine is employed. No
piece of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to be of good quality.
TIE Sash, 4sgind end Door Fac
torn
of Me.srs. MattoX, Lee & Ferguson is
Oh 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 we'll known in the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
perier 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
ccssfully introduced to the public rs
far East as the New River valley and
West to Morri8tOwn.
The Sash and Door department Is
superintended by Mr.. John Lee, re-
Gently from CulpeppeT c. H., Va. He
is q skilled SOr&wFsn and hiss already
SOlACil llO u pm SoNiA q DS'S'''
that its success has been beyoRrd his
own expectation. Sash, Doors, tTamcs
and Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily TO points III >.
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.
Tobacco Factory.
Mai. Reynolds will soon have his
large Tobacco Factory under way. He
is first class business man, and will
be q very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house is
43xS3 and is three stories high.
The Bristol BIiUS,
are now i'm the hands of Mr.. Waldic
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 i'll 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-
iivered, and the business conducted on
q cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The HeTd,Carc Business
is conducted by Mr.. S. II. Ferguson,
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siuess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JetCelTy.
Mr.. Ooriot has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expo
ricnce.
JeWcLer.
Mr.. 4. Picken, late of the city of
London, has had long experience as
IL workman, and keeps on hand COM
pIete aud excellent stock of the fines!
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in amy 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. Ct. Stratton keeps OH hanC
the only lot of fine cloths aGI Cassi-
mpres in our town and is doing quite Il
good business. He has had long eX-
pcrience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
Millinery md Md!,ttd Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
prominence i'm 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. Scales, has nice stock of Mil
limery Goods in the room once Occu-
pied by the Bristol Ac'0s. in Kane's
Block. She is u lady of taste and we'll
worthy of the public patronage.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Dowler, have a !
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
Bosang's Block. Caldwell's old stand,
II l,.,.o for aud oYnn-