Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-27

J exclusive enterprises OF our town
/ which are worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
The FOun61y and Machine SHOP
/ OF Messrs. Dixon, Smith d Co, may
/ DO 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, a large variety OF
Flows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our Knowledge,
ard large number o. other articles
100 numerous to mention. The bust
ness Is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. MIR. Smith is the practical ma
chInist and is one of the most cOmpe-
t ut and skilled wOrkmeu we ever
saw. Mr.. Nclms gives his attention
to The moulding department, and also
10 the stocking Of plOws. A twenty
morse 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. G. 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
perlor 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 10 the public as
far East as the New River valley and
West to MorristOwn.
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. y 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.
n supply of metallic and other burial
cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der. Mr.. Buckley has an extensive
rad apI &c vrrnll al ~, l.,
and excellent workman.
The .BriStOJ 1TiIIS,
are now in the hands of Campbell &
W / lam 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 Far
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-
iivered, and the business, conducted on
a cash basis. a forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The HGTdtC0Fe Business
is conducted by Mr.. S r. Ferguson. .
of Portsmouth, Va, and /
who is thoroughly educated to the bu- |
5iness. His stock is very complete, |
well assorted and sold at prices which |
we regard as low.
JetCeJFy.
Mr.. Doriot has a stock OF Watches, |
and Fine Jewetry which is not equal /
ad between Richmond and Nashville. |
lie is a repairer of enatches, Clocks. I
We. lie has had twenty years expe-
hence.
JeWeIeT.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city Of
has had long experience as
workman, and keeps on hand a COM
,lete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Of all
Kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant Tutor.
Nj. w. q. Stratton keeps on hand
he only lot Of fine cloths and cassi-
neres in our town and is doing quite
,Ood business. He has had long eX-
Dericnce and has given fine satisfac-
ion in his work.
millinery and MdRtILC Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
)reeminence in the department of
ashton for the ladies. Her business
las been enlarged and all Of her stOCl
5 carefully purchased in the eastern
tiles by herself in person. Her good
aste is acknowledged, and her success
% longer a question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Bowler, have
God stock Of Millinery Goods, in
IOsang's Block. CaldwelI's old stand,
nd have qualifications for and expe-
fence in the business. They are per-
city reliable and worthy of share
f This business now so rapidly develop
~ in Bristol.