Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-08
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pcciaI Trade
What is Made and What is Sod.

which are worthy Of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
TTse Foundry and Machine Shop
Of MesSrs. Dixon, Smith & Co, may
he 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, a large variety OF
PlOws, which are stocked in a manner
which is NOT equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our knowledge,
ard a large number 0. 0tlieT articles
too Numerous 10 mention. The bust
ness is supeIintended by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia. but
more recently from the Stale OF Geor-
gia. Sir. Smith is the practical ma
chiaist and Is Ole Of the most compe-
teqt and skilled w1rkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking Of rlows. a twenty
horse power engine is employed. NO
piece Of work is allowed TO leave the
establishment unless tested ana 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 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
introduced 10 the public as
far East as the New River valley alId
West TO Morristown:
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rdp;dity, 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. y thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are en-
ployed.
Furniture.
II. A. BickIey's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va: Hill. RedeteGds Blu
caus, Safes, &c, made to 0rfer. 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 as reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mus.
are now i'm the hands of Campbell &
" linn 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
n cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The H0rd,C0re Business
IS conducted by Mr.. S. r. Ferguson.
formerly Of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to The bu-
5iucss. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
Je,CcITy.
Mr.. Doriot has a stock Of Watches,
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ell between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer Of enatches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
pience.
JeSce2cr.
Mr.. A. Picken, late Of tie city of
London. has had "a long experience as
Il workman, and keeps on hand a COM
plete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Of all
kinds, to he had in any market.
ETcFch0Ht Tailor:
Mr.. w. G. Stratton keeps on hauG
the only lot Of fine cloths arr cassi-
mcrrs IN our town and is doing quite
good business. He has had long eX-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
1LiIJiaery md MGntWG 1TGIjng.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
in the department Of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stO0
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, in
Bosang's Block. Caldwell's old stand,
and have qualifications for and expe-
renee i'm the business. They are per-
'ectly reliable and worthy of share
IF this business now so rapidly develop
ug in Bristol.
Clothing.
NIessrs. J. BambeTger & Co., have
me of the prettiest establishments in
own, and their stock would do credit /
o any city in Virginia or tennessee. !
Their prices seem to be low and they /
awe met with good trade.
DFEfgs.
Nfesrrs. Dickey & Wright, Nam ST.,
md Messrs. Bunting& Pepper on Main /
street. have establishment fully equal /
o the demands of the country. Their |
tocl.s are both pretty and quite com /
,rehensive, and they are each doing a
rood business.
IO0Es and Stationery.
Mcssrs King & Hill have very |
lice assortment of Books and Station /
,ry. and are selling them low T heir .
toc1 is very well selected and fully (
meets the wants Of the community. /
Their building is on Main street, be- /
ween ith and 5th.
Provisions. /
Commission House and Family Gro |
'eries. J. Ii. in ton will give prompt I
ittentiou to this d partment of bust
less, and guarantees satisfaction.
Bristol Nursery.
Prof. J. II. Winston has q growing
business in this department, and sells /
,hoice family trees of his own growth I
It prices below those of any other /
nursery we know of
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