Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-03-16
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES.
Manufactures and pecial Trade
What is Made and What is Sold.

| ~ nat Is Made ana w nat 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 Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co., may
be found on Fourth ST., near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
i'll Gearing Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety of
| Flows, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
| adjustment within our knowledge,
ard a large number o. other articles
| too numerous to mention The bust
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
| originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the State OF Geor-
| gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
/ chinist and is one of the most cOmpe-
| tt ut and skilled wOrkmen 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 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
| Oh Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. @. 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 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
cessfully introduced to the public as
far East as the New River valley and
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 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
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
l. 10
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 &
Williams 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-
livered, and tie business. conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
The Hardware 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.
JescefrB.
Mr.. Dorfet has a stock Of Watches.
and Fine JeweIry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville.
He is repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years expe-
rience.
JeUeter.
Mr. A. Picken, late of the city Of
London, has had long experience as
workman, and keeps on hand COM
pIete and excellent stock of the finest
Watches, Clocks and Jewefry of all
kinds, to he had in any market.
Merchant Tattor.
Mr.. w. G.. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths ard cassi-
meres in our town and is doing quite O
good business. He has had long ex-
perience and has given fine satisfac-
ton in his work.
Millinery and MGntHG Making.
Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
prominence 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 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-
fectly reliable and worthy of share
of this business now so rapidly develop |
ing i'll Bristol.
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