Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

The stock carried by the house embraces a large and choice assortment of meats, consisting of beef, pork, veal, lamb, ham, lard, sausages, etc., also fruits and vegetables of every descrip- tion in their season. This market was established by its present proprietor in 1881, and although of but compara- tively recent inception it has through the ability and enterprise of its management gained au en- viable reputation in this community for first-class goods at very reasonable prices. The extent, to which the retail trade of this house has reach- ed requires the employment of two thoroughly experienced assistants in addition to the personal management of the proprietor. Mr. Schreyer is a native of Wurtemburg, Ger- many. He lias been a resident of this city for many years and is a highly respected citizen. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 95 SEASIDE INSTITUTE. E. Weldon, Dealer in Groceries and Fruit, 'Corner Atlantic and Lafayette Streets, near Seaside Institute. — An important factor in the grocery line is the house of Mr. E. Weldon, located at the corner of Atlantic and Lafayette streets. Established in 1886, the house at once appro- priated a large share of popularity in the trade, a distinction awarded it not only from the assured character of its merchandise, but on account of the enterprise and liberality with which its operations were conducted. The premises composing the store are of ample dimensions, occupying a floor 20x40 feet in area. This is adequately equipped with an attractive and valuable stock. The details of the trade which extends throughout this section must necessarily involve the greatest care and the most assiduous attention. Three cap ible assistants are busily engaged waiting upon their many customers. Orders are promptly and carefully filled. • Mr. Weldon, the proprietor, is a native of the city, and is widely and favorably known. It would be difficult for customers to find a house upon which greater reliance could be placed. Edwin Chatfield, No. 27 Cannon Street. Furnished Apartments, -Recofrnizino; the need in this city of an establishment where the traveling- public could obtain a comfortable and first class room, either by the day or week, at reasonable rates, Mr. Edwin Chatfield opened for this pur- pose recently the house located at No. 27 Cannon street. These premises are fitted up in a most complete manner for the business, being equipped with all modern improvements, gas, baths, steam-heat, electric bells, annunciators, etc. All the rooms are light and airy and handsomely appointed throughout. It is located most centrally, being within easy access of the depot, post office and steamboat landing, also but one block from banks and telegraph office, etc. These rooms will be found to be by far the finest in the city, and as the terms are most reasonable, visitors to Bridgeport can find homelike and first class accommodations without paying exor- bitant hotel rates. Mr. Chatfield is a gentleman who thoroughly understands the wants of the public, and takes great pride in catering to them in a satisfactory manner. We commend this enterprise to all our numer- ous readers at home and abroad, and feel confi- dent in asserting that an enterprise of so recent an origin which has become so popular can not fail to be appreciated by the community at laree. 96 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. J. F. Brady, Dealer in Stoves, Ranges. Fur- naces, etc , 839 Main Street. — As the healthful- ness and comfort of our homes depend in a great measure on the stoves or furnaces with which they are furnished, it is obvious that we cannot be too careful in our choice of these articles. The market is flooded with goods of this nature, and the difficulty is to choose from amidst the great variety offered. As it is clearly impossible for all of us to be sufficiently expert to distinguish the true from the false, our best course is to go to some reputable dealer, and be guided by his judgment. A popular and successful house handling stoves, ranges, furnaces, etc., in the city is that of Mr. J. F. Brady, located at No. 839 Main street. This gentleman began business in 1876, and has built up a large trade by his ability and industry. His store is 40x25 feet, and contains a fine and varied stock of stoves and stove goods, which are offered at the lowest rates. Six assistants are employed, and particular attention is paid to plumbing, roofing, etc. All orders of this kind will receive prompt and care- ful attention, and will be executed in the most workmanlike fashion. M. T. Feeley, Groceries and Provisions, 218 East Main Street, East Bridgeport. — In looking over the retail trade of East Bridgeport, we find that in the grocery business a signal success has been achieved, and that the annual increase has grown to proportions, which should be fully recognized. Of the many houses which have made themselves prominent in the trade, wewish to call the attention of our readers to the one conducted by Mr. M. T. Feeley, who lias suc- ceeded in building up a flourishing retail trade. The premises comprise a fine, large store 25x80 in size, located at No. 218 East Main street. The stock carried includes everything in the staple and fancy grocery line, among which will be found the best brands of choice liquors, flour, teas, coffees, spices, sugar, etc., also a fine variety of fresh provisions of all kinds at the most reason- able prices. Mr. Feeley em- ploys several assistants, who are prompt in their attention to the business and courteous and polite to every customer, and all orders are promptly filled, and goods are delivered to all parts of the city. Mr. Feeley Avas fully aware of the over-abundance of com- mon liquors and wines, but saw the necessity and demand for pure goods in the community; consequently, ten years ago, he commenced their sale and has used every effort to furnish pure liquors and wines. He nowT feels compensated with his reputation of having the purest and largest stock of wines and liquors of any retail dealer in the city. Mr. Feeley is thoroughly capable and enter- prising, possessing in every respect first-class facilities. He is naturally and justly accorded the greatest esteem throughout the community. Henry Reitter, Bull's Head Market, Dealer in Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, 816 Main Street. — We cannot well complete a list of the industries of Bridgeport without calling attention to those houses furnishing the various products of the market. A leading house in the meat and produce business is that of Mr. Henry Reitter, whose market is located at 816 Main street. This market was established in 1878, by Messrs. Lewis & Terry, who were succeeded by the present proprietor in 1881. The premises occupied are spacious, and well arranged for the business, being 20x45 feet in dimensions, and supplied with cold storage rooms for the preservation of their stock, which em- braces everything in the meat, fish, fruit and vegetable line. The extent of this retail trade necessitates the emp'oyment of twTo reliable clerks. Mr. Reitter, who is a pradical man of business, devotes close attention to the purchasing of his varied stock of goods, as well as to all the other details, and patrons are assured that their orders will receive prompt attention and be delivered to all parts of the city. Mr. Reitter has long been connected with the trade, and is so well known in this city that any further remarks would be superfluous. All we can say in conclusion is, that every- thing undertaken by him will be carried out on fair business principles, satisfactorily to all con- cerned. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 97 George F. Cook, Park City Stables, Kossuth Street, near Lower Bridge— Perhaps the best known and most reliable livery stable in East Bridgeport is that of the above-named establish- ment, at least we are justified in saying that no- where in Bridgeport can better turnouts be pro- cured or at more reasonable prices. These stables were established in 1880 by the present proprietor, Mr. George F. Cook, and are known as the Park City Stables. They are located on Kossuth street, near Lower Bridge; the premises occupied consist of a two-story frame stable, covering an area of 00x108 feet, which are nicely fitted up and arranged with every facility for the comfort of horses while under the care of this establishment. The stalls are well ventilated, and the stable is light and airy and has a capacity for fifty horses; employ- ment is given to ten thoroughly capable assistants, and the management of this stable is most efficient. A special feature of the business is the sale of horses, carnages and harness. Mr. Cook, who has had long experience in the business, makes a specialty of saddle horses, also of ladies' driving and riding horses. He is also prepared to furnish coupes, phaetons, and all kinds of light carriages at short notice and at very reasonable prices. He has lately added an elegant six-seated carriage. Mr. Cook gives his personal attention to furnishing coaches for weddings and funerals. He is a native of England, but has resided in the United States for many years, serving as wagon master four years in the United States Army during the late war. We do not exaggerate when we state that his stables are the largest, finest and most popular in this section of the city. Robert J. Veit, Grocer, 6 Crescent Place, East Bridgeport. — Every locality of any magnitude affords some enterprising concern prepared to conduct the grocery and provision business on a scale and in a manner that will insure customers fresh and first-class goods in large variety and at reasonable prices. We must eat to live; and when we consider fifty millions of people must be fed, one can hardly imagine the stupendous void that must follow the annual consumption of groceries. In this connection, the house of Mr. Robert J. Veit, located at No. 6 Crescent place, East Bridgeport, ranks as among the most enterprising in this part of the city.