Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-01-26
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and peciaI Trade
What Is Made and What is Sold.

] anu ctlICulIOil VI IIlS
The Foundry and Machine Stop
! of Messrs. Dixon, smith & Co., may
| be found Oh Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make a 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 a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
! Enlistment within cur knowledge,
ard large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness Is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, bat
more recently from the Stale of Geor-
! gia. Mr. Smith is the practical ma
| chimist and is one of the most cOmpe-
| It at and skilled w0Tkmen We ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
| to the moulding department, and also
| to the stocking Of piOws. A twenty
! horse power engine il 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
I w -iCs5iS NdtlVAy " SuSOi ID
Oh Lee Street and has combined with
/ it the
| Furniture Business.
| which Is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. q. Ii. Mattox. who hiss
! 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 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
/ cessfuliy introduced to the public as
/ far East as the New River valley and
! West TO MoFriStOWn.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
! Flooring are turned out with
great rapidity, 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-
p!oyed.
Furniture.
H. A. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va. Hill. BsGsteads, Bu-
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 a reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Bills.
! &
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. A." 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 Observation-Disclosures
is conducted by Mr.. S Il. Ferguson,
formerly OF Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siuess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard rs low.
JcageJrg.
Mr. DOriOt has a stock of Watches,
and Fia" JE@'"'r'cc'Ty which Is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is q repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
JeWeJeF.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city OF
London, has had long experience as
u workman, and keeps on hand com
plete and excellent stock of the finest
! Watches, Clocks and Jewelry OF all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant TdiTOT
Mr.. w. G.. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths aEG cassi-
neres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has Mad long ex-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
Millinery and GIGHtacH 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
no longer a question.
Mrs Frost and Mrs. DOTler, have a
good stock Of Millinery Goods, ia
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 rapidly 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 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
! tothe demands Of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
! prehensive, and they are each doing p
| good business.
BOOHcs and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have a very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, aud 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,
| Provisions.
! 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. II. Winston has growing
/ business in this department, and sells