Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-02-23
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and peciaI Trad
What is Made and What is Sold.

What is Made and What is Sold.
1t is our design to keep before the
readers of the BRISTOL News those
exclusive enterprises Of our town
which are worthy of the confidence
and attention Of the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found Oh 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 a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our Knowledge,
and 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 State of GeOr-
/ gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
! chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
/ tent and skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. Nelms 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 TO 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
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business. !
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vision of Mr.. Ct. 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
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 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 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.
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.
a 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 az reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mills,
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-
! livered, and the business conducted on
/ cash basis. A forty horse power
| Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware Business
is conducted by Mr.. S. r. 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 as low.
JeICeIPy.
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.
Je,UeIer.
EIr. 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 Tailor.
Mr.. w. G. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths ard 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 1fGntuG GIOhiRg.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
/ prceminence 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. DOwler, have
| good stock of Millinery Goods, in
| Bosang's Block, Caldwell's old stand,
! and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience i'm 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.
DIR. J. G.. Pepper on Main street, and
Nessrs. 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. Their
stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants OF the community.
/ Their building is on Main street, be-
, tween 4th and 9Th,
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.