Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-01-19
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and peciaI Trade
What Ia Made and What is Sold.

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.
ill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety OF
Pl0ws, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our Knowledge,
ard large number OF other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness is supeTintended 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 wOrkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. Nelms gives his attention
( to the moulding department, and alsO
! to the stocking Of Pl0ws. 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
many years. and is well known in the
| country. Quite a large business is
done for distant points, and a very su-
/ periOr article of Furniture is made at
ny h; oh CTS
| 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 and
/ West to Morristown.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
/ Flooring are turned out with
great rspidity, 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-
plOyed.
Furniture.
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.
a supply of metallic and other burial
cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der Hir. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is well known as a reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol MUS,
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 IE09dWdre Business
is conducted by Mr.. S. r. Ferguson,
| formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
! siuess. His stock is very complete,
we'll assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JeleelFy.
Mr. Doriot 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 expe-
ricnce.
JeUeJeP.
Mr.. A. Picken. late of the city of
I London, has had long experience as
workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
! Watches. Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any m9rket.
4 Merchant Tailor.
Mr.. w. G. StrattOn keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths ard cassi-
( meres 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 and MantuG Making.
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 by herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
30 longer n question.
Mrs. Frost ami Mrs. DOwler, have a
4 good stock Of Millinery Goods, in
Bosang's Block. Caldwell's old stand.
and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience in the business. They are per-
fectly reliable and worthy of share
of this business now SO idly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Bamberger & Co., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
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. 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 q
! 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,
PPoytsiOnS.
Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. II. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of bust
aess, and guarantees satisfaction.
BRISTOL Nursery.
Prof. J. Fl. Winston has q growing
business in this department, and sells
choice family trees of his own growth
at prices below those of any other
nursery we know of.
addresses.