Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-02-16
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
What is Made and What is Sold.

J of Mrssrs. Dixon, smith d Co, may
! he found Oh Fourth St, near the Ten
nes5ee 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
| Flows, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
| adjustment within our Knowledge,
ard 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 Stale of GeOr-
gia. Mr. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is one Of the most cOnpe-
t. ut and skilled w1rkmen We ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking Of rlOws. y 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
tory
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.. @. 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 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 amt
West to MOrci8town.
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 filed in almost All 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. BGdsteads. Blu
eaus, Safes, &c. made to order Horse
power is used for running machinery
-
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 Mills,
are now in the hands of Campbell &
Williams and has just been placed
i'm 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 on
cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware Business
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siness. His stock is very complete,
we'll assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
Je,OeL,y.
Mr.. DoriOt has stock of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
JeaCeIer.
Fir. A. Picken, late of the city of
London, has had a long experience as
a workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
! Watches. Clocks and Jewelry of all
L. A., = I, z, ~.
Merchant Tailor
Mr.. w. Ct. StrattOn keeps Oh hand
the only lot of fine cloths ara 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 MdntuG 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 10y herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer question.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs Bowler, have q
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
B0sang'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 how so rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. BambeTger Il Co., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
town, and their stock would do credit
to any city in Virginia or I tennessee.
Their prices seem TO be low and they
have met with good trade.
Drugs.
DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street. and
Messrs. BHnting & 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.
MessTs King 6 Hill have a very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low. Their
stock is very we'll selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is on Main street, be-
tween 4th and 5th,