Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-06-15
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found on Fourth St, near the Ten
/ nessee Depot. They make very flne
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware,
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF
PlOws, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
Enlistment within our Knowledge,
and large number o. other articles
too numerous to mention. The bust
ness is supeIintended by Mr., Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of Geor-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
cdinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
tent and skilled wOrkmen 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 TO leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind ana Door Fac
tory
of Mcssrs. Mattox, & Ferguson is
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business,
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr. G.. 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
cessfulIy introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley and
West to MOrrigtOWn.
Sash, Doors. Frames and
Flooring are turned out with
great rapidity, and III large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 5.
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 Sts., 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 a reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mus.
are now in the hands of Campbell &
W litm 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-
iivered, and the business, conducted on
a cash basis. a forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The HdrdCGTe Business
is conducted by Mr.. S. r. Ferguson,
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
! who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
simess. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
JeICeIrW.
Mr.. Doriot has stock of Watches,
and Fine JeweIrv which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is a repairer of enatches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years eXpe-
! Tience.
,JelCcIer.
Mr.. a. Picken, late of the city Of
/ London, has had long experience as
a workman, aud 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 anI cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long eX-
/ perience and has given fine satisfac-
/ ton in his work.
Millinery and N0HtWG 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 a 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-
F. fectly reliable and worthy of share
Of this business now so rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Mes2rs. J. BambeTger & Co., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
town. aud 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.
NTesrrs. Diclley & Wright, Main St,
/ and Messrs. Bunting Pepper on Main
street, have establishments fully equal
tothe demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prehensive, and they arc 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 L heir
stock is very we'll 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
ccries. J. Lin ton will give prompt
attention TO this d partment of bust
less, and guarantees satisfaction.
BRISTOL NIIPscI'U.
Prof J. II. Winston has a growing
business i'm this department, and sells
choice family trees of his own growth
al prices below those of any other
nursery we know of