Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Seeley's Stables, 448 Broad Street, next to St. John's Hall, also Office of Bridgeport Cab Co. — Seeley & Co., proprietors. A liberal- ly conducted and hence highly popular Bridgeport establishment is that under the con- trol of Seeley & Co., located at No. 448 Broad street, next door to St. John's Hall. The excel- lent livery stables which this firm carry on were established ten years ago by Mr. Jno. Jones wbo was succeeded by the present propiietor four years ago. Two floors are occupied, their size being 50x100 feet, giving a capacity for forty horses and about an equal number of vehicles Light livery, hacks and landaus are to let at all times and new and elegant coaches furnished for public occasions such as funerals, weddings, re- ceptions, or calls, when desired, at popular rates. The firm consists of Messrs. S. M. Seeley and L. M. Seeley, both these gentlemen being natives of this State. They take genuine pride in keep- ing up to the high standard they early establish- ed for themselves in the matter of furnishing fine appearing teams to the public. They also eon- duct the popular Bridgeport Cab Co. In sup- plying the cheapest and best method of convey- ance to points in and about the city, the compa- ny have accomplished a beneficent work, and the appreciation of the public has been abundantly manifested in the large and steadily growing patronage of the concern. To accommodate the trade of the company, a large number of stylish cabs and light carriages are constantly at hand for weddings, funerals, shopping, calling or for conveyance to the depot or boat. A force of competent drivers are em- ployed who are selected with special reference to their sobriety, honesty, careful driving and courtesy to passengers. Mills' Pavilion, Main Street, Opposite Seaside Park. — There are few people who do not delight in a first class clam-bake, when properly cooked and served, and in this connection we would call the attention of our out-of town readers to the enterprise of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H, Mills, proprietors of the celebrated Mills' pavilion, lo- cated on Main street, near Seaside Park. No one engaged in this business more thoroughly understands the wants of the public than the proprietors of this place, who bend every energy to give satisfaction to all. They established this business in 1884, and have each season since catered to the public in a satisfactory manner, and at reasonable prices. The pavilion consists of one story, 80x100 feet in dimensions, admirably arranged for the com- fort of the guests. Polite and attentive assist- ants are in attendance, and are courteous in their treatment of all. A specialty is made of preparing clam bakes for picnic and other parties, and the terms will be found very reasonable."" Mr. Mills is a native of Bridgeport, and is a gentleman of energy and ability, thoroughly experienced in all the details of the business he has in charge. We advise all visitors to this city during the summer months not to forget Mills' pavilion, as they will do themselves a favor by giving this popular resort a trial. A fine band stand is erected in the center of the pavi ion. and the floor is fine for dancing. Sli LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. ■dKcjin.u.K.S' Edwin Edwards & Son, Atlantic and Fair- field Avenue Stables, 533 Water Street, opposite Depot, and 102 and 104 Fairfield Avenue. — As proprietors of the Atlantic and the Fairfield ave- nue stables, the two leading livery establishments in Bridgeport, the well known firm of Edwin Edwards & Son have for years been successfully- engaged in business in this city. The enterprise was inaugurated by the senior member of the firm over twenty years ago, and from the first the business has been conducted with that re- gard for the wants and interests of patrons, that the patronage of the establishment has steadily increased, and the reputation of the old house for square dealing and reliability has alwajrs been maintained. The Atlantic Stable is located at No. 533 Water street, near the Atlantic Hotel, and the other is situated on Fairfield avenue, Nos. 102 and 104, on that beautiful thoroughfare. The stables are models of convenience and complete- ness in their appointments and arrangements, with excellent accommodations for over one hundred head of horses. A large number of stylish and serviceable horses and elegant cabs, hacks, carriages and other vehicles are kept for livery purposes, and nobby teams with careful drivers are provided for business or pleasure purposes at short notice and most reasonable terms. Special rates for funerals, weddings and excursion parties are made, and orders by telephone have prompt at- tention day or night. Horses placed to board have best of care and attention. The Messrs. Edwards (Edwin and L. E.) are both natives of Connecticut, and are live, re- sponsible business men and influential citizens. A. L. Winton, Dealer in Flour, Feed, and Grain, also Berkshire Store and Coal Co., Coal, Wood and Groceries, Berkshire Mills, head North Washington Avenue, Depot Winton's Block, 216 and 218 Middle Street, adjoining 5's Engine House, A. L Winton, Proprietor. — An old es- tablished and very widely known Bridgeport business enterprise is that so ably conducted by Mr. A. L. Winton at Berkshire mills, and Nos. 216 and 21 8 Middle street. It was founded 22 years ago and proved a decided success from the start under the skilful guidance of the proprietor who is the oldest in this business. At the Berk shire mills, three floors are occupied 60x80 feet in dimensions, and a very heavy stock is carried of wheat, rye and graham flour, meal, feed, grain, grass seed, hay, straw, fertilizers, axle grease, coal, etc. Mr. Winton has one decided advan- tage over most other dealers in flour, etc. , in this city, as being the proprietor of the well known Berkshire mills which are thoroughly equipped with appliances for the grinding of flour, grist, etc. ; he is in a position to know thoroughly the character of the goods he sells and to confidently warrant their purity and general desirability. Also sells the highest grades of Western patent flours. Both a wholesale and retail business is done in coal and grain. A number of men are at hand to give all orders prompt attention. The fertilizers on sale are such as have proved their value in actual practical use and will be found free from adulteration and first-class in every re- spect. Mr. Winton was born in Fairfield county and is a representative and highly esteemed citizen who is widely known throughout the city. Bridgeport is his native place, but he went early in life to the town of Weston, from whence at about the age of twenty-one, he went into the business world for himself. He is prominent among those who have earned their own fortunes. His rule through life has been to pursue an up- right course, and he has thus been enabled to triumph over all difficulties. In connection with the mill, a country store is maintained from which near residents may supply themselves with all needed articles for their families without making a journey to the city center. Near the mill a large coal yard is con- ducted, and from it is dispensed from 3,000 to 5,000 tons of coal each year, and a pretty respect- able business is done in cord and kindling wood. The mill is a sort of centre of exchange, farmers bringiug wood and other products and taking pay in coal. A visit to the mill at any hour of the day proves conclusively how important it is to the people as a center of accommodation. Linehan Bros.. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries; also, Foreign and Domestic Liquors, Corner Myrtle Avenue and Austin Street. — Among the establishments in Bridgeport that deserve favorable mention is that of Linehan Bros., located corner of Myrtle avenue and Aus- tin street. The business was started in 1883 by the pres- ent firm, and being gentlemen of wide experi- ence, their ability and enterprise have gained for them a constantly increasing patronage. The premises occupied comprise a commodi- ous store, consisting of a double store, floor 50x 50 feet in dimensions, and basement, appropri- ately fitted up with every facility. A fine and complete stock is carried, embracing everything essential to the grocery trade; also, foreign and domestic liquors. Messrs. Linehan Bros, are prepared to offer their patrons the very best the market affords, at low prices, and as goods are received direct from leading jobbers and manufacturers in large quantities, the proprietors can afford to offer inducements in prices and quality and variety of stock, that can be duplicated by few and excelled hy none. We commend this house to those desiring the choicest goods at lowest prices. Five capable assistants are employed to wait on customers, which is done in a polite and prompt manner. The proprietors number their patrons and friends by the score. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 87' The Co-Operative Life and Accident Associ- tion, G. W. Lewis, Manager, Room 7 Warner's Building. — Combining all the desirable features of mutual life and accident insurance, the Co-op- erative Life and Accident Company of the Unit- ed States has been inaugurated under the most favorable auspices, and in five years it has ac- complished a work of greatest beneficence. The membership at the present writing is 4,000 and the amount for which they are insured is over $12,000,000. By furnishing to members full accident indem- nity without additional expense for fees or dues, while their life policies are in force, the associa- tion has brought within reach of all classes the benefits of both accident and life insurance at actual cost. Any person of good moral character and in good health, under sixty-five years of age and not under seventeen years of age, is eligible to membership in this association, and on the pay- ment of an admission fee of $6.00, and of assess- ments limited to $4, the amount of the annual dues, and $1 to the accident fund, is entitled to $10 weekly indemnity in case of accident, and the beneficiaries to $1,000 at death.