Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-02-09
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and Decial 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
ami attention OF the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co, may
he found OH Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make a very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
ill 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-
! adjustment within our Knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
! too nu meTOus to mention. The bust
/ ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
| originally from eastern Virginia, but
| more recently from the State of GeoT-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
| cllinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
t6rt 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 TO 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.. G.. H. Mattox. who has
I been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known in the
country. Quite a 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 and best. This
branch of the business has been sue
cessfully introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley anu
| West to MorristOwn.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in S.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filed 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-
pIoyed.
II. A Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va. Hill. Bedsteads. Blu
eaus, Safes. &c, made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
\ 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 Nils,
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 on
cash basis. a forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The IfGIItCU9e BASIN @SS
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.
JeiCeLI'U.
Mr. Ooriot has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ell between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c He has had twenty years expe-
! rience.
Je'Cei6r.
FIR. A. Picken, late Of The city of
London, has had a long experience as
IA workman, and keeps on hand COM
pIete and excellent stock Of the finest
| Watches, Clocks and .Tewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant I70jEOr
Mr.. w. G.. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths AKA cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long ex-
pcriencp and has given fine satisfac-
ton i'm his work.
millinery and NTdRtIIG Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
preeminence in the department Of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stOclI
is carefully purchased in the eastern
cities by herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. DowleT, have a
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
BOsang's Block. Caldwells old stand,
and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience in the business. They are per-
fectly reliable and worthy of share
fthis business now so raj idly develop
ing In Bristol. IA
-' + Clothing.
Messrs. ]. BambeTgerr d Co., have
one Of the prattiest 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 s. A.
Drugs.
Dr.. J. g. Pepper on Man 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 dRd 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 tie community.
Their huilding is on Main street, be-
tween 4th and 5th,
Provisions.
Commission House and Family Gro
cnrins ] IL ANintOn will Give nrOmnt