Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-06
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pcciaI Trade
What is GIade and What is Sold.

Manufactures and Dcciai Trade
What is blade and What is Sold.
II 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 Mrssrs. Dixon, Smith & Co, may
Ge found on Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article Of Cast-iron Hollow ware,
MIL Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, large variety OF
PlOws, which are stocked in a manner
which il not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our knowledge,
ard q large number o. other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness is superintendent by Alr. 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-
tout and skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. Mr. helms gives his attention
10 the moulding department, and also
to the stocking Of riOws. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece of work is allowed TO leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
tory
Of Mcssrs. NattOX, & Ferguson is
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision Of Mr. g. IL 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-
perfor 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 ana
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 >.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are filed 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-
pl0ycd.
Furniture.
II. A. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond Sts., Va. Hill. Bcdsteads, 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. EIr. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is well known as reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Egit5s.
are now in the hands of Campbell &
y / 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 Fan
and when necessary through the Smut
ter, and the Flour is strictly up to
brand. " The " White Rose " is about
perfection itself. al packages are de-
livercd, and the business conducted on
cash basis. 4 forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The H0YCIiC03'e Business
is conducted by Mr.. S 4. Ferguson,
formerly Of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the hu-
siucss. His stock is very complete;
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard rs low.
JetCcI3'y.
Mr.. Doriot has a stock of Watches,
and Fine Jcwclry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
lie is a repaircr of enatches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
,Jc2CeIcr.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city Of
London, has had a long experience as
a workman, and keeps on hand a COM
pIete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
BEeychGnt Tailor.
Mr.. w. G. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot Of fine cloths and cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. lie has had long eX-
perieuce and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
millinery GH,j H0HttfG EIt5hjmG.
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. DowIer, have a
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
Bosang's Block. CaldweIl's old stand,
and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience in the business. They are per-
fcctIy reliable and worthy of a share
of this business now so rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
CyOthjnO..
NTcssrs. J. Bamberger & Co.. have
one Of the pTettiest establishments in
town, and their stock would do credit
to any city i'm Virginia or Tennessee.
Their prices seem to be low and they
have met with a good trade.
Drugs.
Nesrrs. Dickcy 6 Wright, Main St,
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
good business,
Books end Stationery.
Nessrs King d Hill have Il very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low T heir
stock is very we'll selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is OF Main street, be-