Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-01-06
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pccial Trade
What is Made and what is old.

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 on 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, n large variety of
Flows, which are stocked in a manner
which Is not equaled ut any other es-
tablishmenl within our Knowledge,
aid large number of other articles
too numerpus to mention. The bust
ness is supVrintended by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of GeOr-
giR. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most compe-
Il ut and skilled wDrkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of rlows. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
niece of work is allowed 70 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved To be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fdc-
torn
of Messrs. Mattox, Lee & Ferguson Is
OH Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. q. II. Mattox. who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known III the
country. Quite large business Is
done for distant points, and very su-
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 rs
far East as the New River valley anu
West to Morri3town.
The Sash aud Door department is
superintendent by Mr.. John Lee, re-
Gently from Culpepper G. H., Va He
is q skilled workman and has already
gotten the business upon such n basis
that its success has been beyond his
own expectation. Sash, Doors. Frames
and Flooring are turned out with
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 a first class business man, and VIII
be very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house Is
1888 and is three stories high.
The Bristol Mills.
are now in the hands of Mr.. Waldo
of the large foreign house of Geo. Is.
Ewing e. Co., 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 Decessary through the Smut
ter, and the Flour is strictly up to
! brand. The White Rose " is about
/ perfection itself. All packages arc de-
| iivered, and the business conducted on
cash basis. A forty horse power
! Turbine wheel is used.
The HdIUtCdFc business
is conducted by Mr.. S II. Ferguson,
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, aud
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,CeITU.
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.
JeUeler.
Mr. A. Picken, late of the city OF
London, has had long experience as
Il workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the fines!
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to he had in any market.
Guns, Pistols, dc.
Mr.. SO Fisher. formerly of Lynch
burg, has fine stock of Guns, Pistols
Sporting Tackle, Canes, &c. He is Q
practical gun and lock smith.
Marble Yard.
Mr., A, T. NJ. Provence on west
main street, makes and furnishes
Ton. hstOnes. Monuments. &C., and
has s. very nice stock of marble.
Merchant Tailor
Mr.. w. e.. Stratton keeps Old hant
the only lot of fine cloths ar. t;lSsi
meres in our town and is doing quite {
good business. He has had long OK
perience and has given fine satisfac
ton in his work.
Millinery and Mantma Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway il entitled Il
prcemineuce in the department q
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 goOC
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer a question.
Clothing.
Mcssrs. ]. Bamberger & Co.. have
one of the prettiest establishments II
town, aud their stock would do credi
to any city in Virginia or Tennessee
Their prices seem to he low aud they
have met with good trade.
Drugs.
/ DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, ant
Messrs Bunting & Pepper on From
street, have establishments fully cqua
to the demands of the country. Thei
stocks are both pretty and quite com
prchensive, and they-arc each doing I
good business.
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have II yer!
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low. Thei
stock is very well selected and full!
meets the wants of the community
Their building is OH Main street, be
tween 18th and 5th,
Provisions.
Messrs. Winston & Devault keel
staple groceries and provisions, an,
fill orders from distance. They pa,
cash and sell for cash.
bristol Nursery.
Prof. ]. III. Winston has a CROWN,
: business in this department., and sell
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