Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-02-02
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
i'll Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety of
PlOws, which are stocked in d manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our knowledge,
aid large number Of other articles
too nu merOus to mention. The bust
ness is superintendent 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-
t. ut and skilled wJrkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. 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 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to he of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tOTH
of Messrs. MattoX, & Ferguson is
oh Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr. @. 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 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 Morri8town.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rapidity. and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in :.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are flied in almost An incredibly short
time and the work is of excellent
quality. q thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are en-
plOyed.
Furniture.
H. a. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va Hill. Bedsteads, Blu
eatis, 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 MFR. BickIey has an extensive
trade, and is we'll Known as reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mills,
are now in the hands of Campbell &
Williams and has just been place
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 ell
cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hd1'dICGTe Business
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,
| we'll assorted and soidat prices which
/ we regard as low.
Je,CeLry.
Mr. DOriot has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
XII Otl" O6il anu NASH WIG.
He is q repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
Je1etc7'.
Pr. A. Picken, late of the city OF
London, has had q long experience as
u workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and .Tewefry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant TdiEOr,
Mr.. w. G.. StrattOn keeps OH hand
the only lot of fine cloths ard cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite q
good business. He has had long ex-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
millinery and 1fHntwG 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
no longer question:.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. DowleF, have a
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 n share
of this business now so RAPIDLY develop
ing in Bristol.
fIOthinG..
MesSrs. J. Bamberger & 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.
Briggs.
DR.. ]. 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.
BoOTS and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have n very
nice assortment of Books and Station
ery, and are selling them low. Their
stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants Of the continuity.
Their building is on Main street, be-
tween 4th and 9Th,
Pi0UisiOns.
Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. II. WintOn will give prompt