Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-25
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

w nat Is NEauS ana w hat ~ oUIds
II is our design to keep before the
readers of the BRISTOL NEWS those
exclusive enterprises of our town
whici: are worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
The Foundry and Machine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
DO found OH Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Gal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF
PlOws, which are stocked in manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our Knowledge,
and large number o: other articles
too numerous to mention. The busi-
ness is supeIintended by Mr.. Dixon
originally from. eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State of GeOr-
gia. NJ. Smith is the practical ma
chinist and is Ole of the most compe-
tt ut and skilled wOrkmeh 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 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lieved to be of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and 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. II. MattOX, who has
been successfully at the business for
many years, and is well known in the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
perior article of Furniture is made ut
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 rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in S.
w. Va. and East Tennessee. Orders
are ullGAl Hi aililOSt XII oit'l
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. Bcdsteads, Blu
eaus, Safes, &c made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
4 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 Mills.
are now in the hands of Campbell &
w Hams and has just been placed
in the finest possible condition. Three
pairs of Bahrs 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. Ali packages ar" &c
livered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hard,Cdre Business
is conducted by Mr.. S r. Ferguson.
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siness. His stock is very complete,
well assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as iO*.
Je1Ce{rH.
Mr. DOriOt has stock Of Watches.
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is repairer of enatches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
ricnce.
JeWeJeT.
Mr.. \. Picl5en, late of the city of
London, has had long experience as
workman, and keeps on hand COM
pIete and excellent stock Of the finest
kiatches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Merchant Tailor
Mr.. W. @. StrattOn keeps on hand
the only lot IF fiue cloths arG 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 EJ0Rt1iG Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
nreeIninenco in the department of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and al 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 q
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
BOsangs Block. Caldwell's old stand,
and have qualifications for and eXpe
rience in the business. They are per-
fcctly reliable and worthy of share
Of this business now so aLidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Clothing.
Messrs. J. Ban1berger & Co., have
one Of the prettiest 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.
Mesrrs. Dickey & Wright, Nam ST.. !
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
and they are each doing a |
good business.
Books and St0tiOReTy.
Messrs King & Hill have 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 or Main street, be- |
tween 4th and 5th.
Provisions.
Commission House and Family Gro !