Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-03
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures aud pecial Trad
What is Made and What is old.


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Manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is old.
II is our design to keep before the
readers Of the BRISTOL NEWS those
exclusive enterprises OF our town
! which are worthy of the confidenc &C
and attention OF the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of M"ssrs. Dixon, Smith 6; Co, may
he 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, large variety OF
/ Flows, which are storked in manner
which is not equaled at my other es-
| tabiishment within our Knowledge,
| ard large number of other articles
| too nu nerous to mention. The bust
ness is superintendent by r. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most compe-
ttpt and skilled wOrkmen we ever
saw. r. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
| to the stocking Of Flows. a twenty
| horse power engine is employed. No
| piece of work is allowed TO leave the
Establishment unless tested and be-
| iieved to he of good quality.
Tie !StTsh, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of Messrs. Mattox, & Ferguson is
| Oh Lee Street anj has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which Is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. G. H. Matt0X, who has
been successfully at the business for
many years. and is well known in the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
perior article of Furniture is made at
prices which are low. The styles are
the very newest end best. This
branch of the business has been she
cessfullY introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley anu
West to Morrigtown.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
and are shipped daily to points, in S.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are filled i'll 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,
II. A. Bicki py's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond Sis, Va Hill Bedsteatis, Blu
eaus, Safes, &c. made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
4 supply of metallic and other burial
eases kept on hand and supplied to or
der. MIR. Buckley has an extensive
trade, aHd is well known as reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mia,
are now i'm the hands of Campbell &
Williams and has just been placed
i'm 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 arc dc
livered and the business conducted al
a cash basis. a forty horse power
Turbine " heel is used.
The Hardware Bnsi,.cSs
is conducted 10y Mr.. S r. Ferguson.
formerly Of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the hu-
sncss. His stock Is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
Je,CcIrg.
Mr.. Doriot has a stock Of Watches,
and Fine Jeweiry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is 81 repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
.TcaUeIcr.
Mr.. 4. PiclIen, late of the city Of
London, has had long experience "a
"A workman, and keeps on hand n COM
pIete and excellent stock Of the fines!
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 ara cassi-
mercs 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 ard uGHt;0 Efdhing.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
prominence in the department of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stol
is 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 nice stock of Mil
linery Goods In the room once 9ccu-
pied by the Bristol Ne,US. in Kane's
Block. She is d lady of taste and well
worthy of the public patronage.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. DowTer, have
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. B8mberger & Co., have
one Of the prettiest establishments in
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.
Drugs.
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
prehensive, and they are each doing a
good business.
Books and Stationery.