Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-20
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and peciaI Trade
what is Made and what is Sold.

Manufactures and pecial Trade
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. DlHon, Smith & Co., may
be found On Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article Of Cast-irOn Hollow ware,
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
y, atcs for dwellings, a large variety OF
Flows, which aEe stocked in manner
which is not eQGIaled at any other es'.
adjustment within cGT &Eowledga :,
and a large Rumber o. ether articles
too Eu aeTcuS to meatfOn. The bust
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the St'.te of Geor-
gia. Mr., Smitsl is the practical ma
cl4inist and is one of the most cOmpe-
t. ut sad skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. Mr.. helms gives his attention
to the moulding department, and also
to t9ie stocking of plOws. A twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece of work is allowed 10 leave the
establish ment unless tested and 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.. H. MattOX, who has
! been successfully at the business for
many years, and is we'll known in the
country. Quite a large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
! peri0r 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
/ cessfuiiy introduced 10 the public as
/ far East as the New River valley anu
/ West to Morristown.
Sash, Doors. Frames ana
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
] ,,,n,,l TI5n fooHS RIJ-
eaus, Safes, &c. made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
A supply of metallic and other burial
der. Mr. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is well known as a reliable
and excellent workman.
The Bristol Mus,
are now in the hands of Campbell d
W 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 tC
brand. The " White Rose is about
perfection itself All packages are de-
livered, and the business conducted Oh
cash basis. A forty horse power
luTOlle Wllcel Is uSeN-
The HOTdWGTe 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 low.
JeIUcJTV.
Mr.. DOriot has a stock OF Watches
and Fine Jewelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville
He is repairer of enatches, Clocks
Sc. He has had twenty years eXpe
rience.
JesCeLer.
Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city o
London, has had a long experience as
Il workman, and keeps on hand com
plcte and excellent stock of the fines
, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of al
kinds, to be had in any market.
1IcgcItdHt Tailor.
Mr.. w. @. StrattOn keeps on hanC
the only lot Of fine cloths and cassi
meres in our town and is doing quite {
good business. He has had long eX
periemce and has given fine satisfac
ton in his work.
millinery and HGntlLG Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled t