Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and DeciaI Tralle


/ NuICI are NOIlly OF the COU1GelCe
and attention Of the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found OH Fourth St, near the Ten
nessec 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
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness ts sGpeIintended by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of 0eOr-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
tent and skilled w0rkmen We ever
| saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of Plows. 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. G.. II. 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 ut
! 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.
I Sash, Doors. Frames and
! Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in S.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filled 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.
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
/ cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der. Mr. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is we'll known as reliable
and excellent workman.
TIE Bristol EIiILS.
are now in the hands of Campbell &
W lam and has just been placed
in the finest possible condition. Three
pairs of Buhrs and Balters 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
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The H0FItCdFe 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,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
Je,CeJTY.
Mr.. DOriot has a stock OF Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of enatches, Clocks,
Sc. He has had twenty years eXpe-
rienCe.
JeUeEer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city of
London, has had long experience as
"a workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of ali
kinds, to be had in any market
Merchant Tailor
Mr. w. G. StrattOn keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths and cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite
good business. He has had long eX-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
millinery and ETHHtI;G Making.
Mrs: Bette Galloway is entitled to
preeminence 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 q question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Dowler, have a
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 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. I,
Their prices seem to be low and they !
have met with a good trade.
Drugs.
Mesrrs. Dickey & Wright, Main ST., !
andM essrs. 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,
Books and Stationery.
Messrs King & Hill have a very
nice assortment of Books and Station !
cry, and are selling them low Il heir |
stock is very we'll selected and fully /
meets the wants of the community. |
Their building is on Eain street, be-
tween 4th and 5th,
Provisions.
Commission House and Family Gro |
ceries. J. Il. Winton will give prompt |
attention to this apartment of bust |
ness, and guarantees satisfaction.
B35SfOL Nursery.
Prof J. H, Winston has n 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.