Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-04-13
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

! The Foundry and Machine S1s0p
/ of essrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
| be found on Fourth ST., near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware:
i'll Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety OF
! Plows, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
! adjustment within our knowledge,
ard large number o: other articles
| too numerous to mention The bust
ness is superintendent bg r. Dixon
| originally from eastern Virginia but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. r. smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most compe-
t. ut and skilled wDrkmen we ever
saw. r. helms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and Also
to the stocking of rlows. A twenty
hoFse power engine is employed. 10
piece of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested anu be-
lieved to be of good quality.
The SGsh, Blind and Door Fac
tory
of AIessrs Mattox, & Ferguson is
Oh Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision of r. G.. II. NJ attox, who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known in the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very su-
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 and
West TO MorriatOwn.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rapdity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 5.
w: Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filed in almost an incredibly short
! time and the work is of excellent
quality 4 thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are en-
ployed.
H. 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
eases kept on hand and supplied to or
! der. Mr. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is well known az 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-
! iivered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hdrfgtcore Business
is conducted by Mr.. s r. Ferguson,
/ formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
simess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JetUeEry.
Mr.. DOriOt has stock Of Watches,
and Fine Jeweiry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
JeaCcJer.
Nfr. A. Picken, late of the city of
| London, has had q long experience as
workman, and keeps on hand COM
pIete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches. Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant Tailor.
Mr.. w. G.. StrattUn keeps Old hand
the only lot Of fine cloths ard cassi-
meres in our town ana ~ doing quite a
good business lie has had long eX-
perfence and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
Millinery and MGHttCG 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 a question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Bowler, have a
good stock of Millinery Goods, i'll
Bosang's Block, Caldwell's old stand,
and have qualifications for and e&pe-
rience in the business. They are per-
rectIv reliable and worthy of q share
of this business now so rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Bamberger s. 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 he 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
ery. and are selling them low. Their
Stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is Oh Main street, be-
tween 4th and 9Th,
I'FOCiSi67iSs
Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. H. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of bust
aess, and guarantees satisfaction.
BRISTOL Nursery.
Prof. J. H. Winston has a 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.