Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

A specialty is made of repairing of all kinds, and all work is promptly done and executed in the highest style of the art, and at very reason- able prices. Mr. Reid is a native of Brooklyn, but his long residence in this city, his genial and affable manner, has won for him a host of friends. These qualities, together with the elegant stock of goods carried, combine to make his the favor- ite establishment of this line of trade in Bridge- port. George E. Cleveland, Dealer in Groceries and Meats, 202 State Street. — Among those houses which have been long and closely identi- fied wilh the commercial growth of this city, that of George E. Cleveland occupies a conspicu- ous position in which it bids fair to continue. Mr. Cleveland established his grocery and meat business in 1871, and is now the proprietor of one of the most attractive and complete meat markets in Bridgeport. The premises occupied for the transaction of the business comprise a, finely arranged store, 24x60 feet in size, located at 202 State street, where a complete assortment of choice goods maybe found, including in the grocery department the best brands of flour, teas, coffees, sugar, spices, etc., relishes and condi- ments. In the provision department, a full line of meats, etc., that are guaranteed to be as fresh and pure as can be obtained in the State. The large trade of this house necessitates the employ- ment of three clerks who are thoroughly con- versant with the bus-iness in all its branches. Mr. Cleveland is a native of New York, but his long residence among us and his sixteen years of business experience has gained him the confidence and highest esteem of ihe citizens of Bridgeport. He is an efficient manager and much is due to his energy and push for the enviable reputation his house has attained in this city. Theodore Fox, Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Worker, and Dealer in Heaters, Furnaces, etc., 193 State Street. — No account of Bridgeport's industries would be complete without contain- ing at least some mention of the enterprise of Theo. Fox at No. 193 State street which must rank with any of its contemporaries in the city. This house was founded in 1881 by Mr Fox, whose business has been successfully conducted for the past six years and whose reputation has been so well established as to place it among the representative houses in that line of business. Mr. Theodore Fox is an experienced and practi- cal tin, sheet-iron and copper worker, all orders being neatly and promptly executed by skilled hands of whom five are employed. He is also an extensive dealer in heaters, furnaces and plumbers' supplies of all kinds, and his prices will be found as reasonable as any dealer in the city. It requires a store 18x50 feet in dimensions to handle the varied stock carried. A large local trade is done which is annually increasing. Mr. Fox is a practical gentleman capable of pleasing the public in this line of business, and the suc- cess which has attended it has been as well earned as it is richly merited. E. J. Cram, House Furnishing Goods, New and Second-Hand, 174 State Street. — One of the most necessary lines of trade engaged in, and one whose goods are in constant demand is that of the dealer in house furnishing goods. One of the most complete establishments of this kind in Bridgeport is that conducted by E. ,1. Cram, who engaged in this business in 1882, and from the inception has manifested marked business ability and has been successful in building up a prosperous business, which necessitates the oc- cupancy of a large double store covering an area of 40x60 feet in dimensions, located at 174 State street, where a large stock of new and second- hand furniture many be found, consisting of every description of house furnishing goods, all styles and makes of furniture, also carpets, bed- ding, etc. The extent of this business requires the as- sistance of three courteous and competent clerks.. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 103 and patrons are assured of receiving prompt gen- tlemanly attention while dealing with this house. Mr. E. J. Cram is a native of New Hampshire, a thoroughly competent and practical man of business to which he devotes his personal atten- tion. We invite the attention of our citizens who are desirous of obtaining old and antique pieces of furniture, as they cannot fail to obtain what they desire from among his large and varied stock of goods. William H. Banks, Dealer in Meats, Hams, Sausage, Spare Ribs, Vegetables, etc., No. 502 Main Street.— This business enterprise of Wil- liam H. Banks comprises one of the most com- plete markets to be found in Bridgeport. It is eligibly located at 502 Main street and covers an area of 24x40 feet in dimensions and is well stocked with a choice selection of meats and vegetables. He sells a large quantity and at very reasonable prices, therefore his stock is constant- ly being replenished, and consequently is fresh and of the best quality. This market is well adapted for the business, being fitted up with the most improved facilities for conducting the extensive retail trade. The line of mea's handled consists of beef, mut ton, hams, spare ribs, sausage, etc., also a full line of vegetables in their season. Mr. Banks lias cold storage rooms for the preservation of all perishable goods and the management of this market will be found to be excellent. This bus- iness was established in 1879 by Mr. Jas. Boyle and successfully conducted by him until 1884. wheu the present proprietor assumed control and during his management he has succeeded in greatly extending the trade, which now requires the assistance of three clerks. All orders are promptly attended to and delivered to all parts of the city. Mr. Banks by his energetic and loyal business qualities displayed, has won a high reputation in the community. Geo. Seltsam, Practical Steam Job Printer, 90 Middle Street. — One of the most gratifying evi- dences of the increase of correct artistic taste among all classes of society is the great attention that is now paid in the beautiful designs in the way of job printing of every description. Our productions in this line are not surpassed by those of any other country in the world, and every year this gratifying feature becomes more marked. One of the leading houses in Bridgeport en- gaged in this artistic branch of industry is that of Mr. Geo. Seltsam, which was established in 1885, by Messrs. Peabody & Seltsam, and con- ducted under that title until 1887, when Mr. Geo. Seltsam assumed full management, since which date a marked success has been notice- able. The premises utilized for this business are located at 90 Middle street, which are fitted up with all the modern and improved facilities in machinery, presses, etc., requisite for the production of the many fine specimens of work executed at this establishment. The energies of the house are directed to the production of all kinds of plain and fancy steam job printing, •office stationery being a specialty. Mr. Seltsam is a native and resident of Bridge- port, and the superiority and high character of the products of his establishment has led to a wide and growing trade, which extends to all parts of the city and is annually increasing. C. Peterson, Custom Tailor, 337 Main Street, Up Stairs. — Those of our readers who want to ensure themselves honest work and reasonable prices in the tailoring line would do well to pat- ronize Mr. C. Peterson, whose place of business is at No. 337 Main street. This gentleman opened his establishment five years ago, and has built up a large and growing patronage by the even excellence of his work, and the low prices at which he sells the same. Suits will be cut and made to order at very short notice, and great care will be taken to obtain a good fit and to otherwise satisfy the customer in every respect. Mr. Peterson makes a specialty of cleaning and repairing clothing of all kinds in the neatest and best manner at the shortest possible notice, and at very low rates. Many will be glad to learn that he keeps full-dress suits of the best material and appearance to let, as most men have not sufficient occasion to use such a suit as to warrant their having one made, but yet like to be suitably dressed when custom requires such apparel. .Mr. Peterson is a native of Denmark, and possesses in a marked degree the many good qualities which distinguish his countrymen. He has had a long experience in the tailoring busi- ness, and is one of the most skilled and conscien- tious workmen in the city. H. W. Raymond, Court Street Stables, oppo- site Court House. — One of the best appointed livery stables in Bridgeport is that conducted by Mr. H. W. Raymond, opposite the Court House, occupying four stories of a building 100x90 feet in dimensions. These stables are well supplied with fine buggies, carriages, hacks, horses and turnouts of every description and particular atten- tion is paid to boarding horses. The premises have ample accommodations fqr from seventy- five to one hundred horses, and from twenty-five to thirty carriages are kept constantly on hand for livery purposes. Mr. Raymond is prepared to furnish hacks for all occasions, night or day, upon the shortest notice, and his prices are among the most reasonable to be obtained in the city. From ten to a dozen experienced hostlers are employed and this establishment will be found to be as complete as any in Bridgeport. These stables were originally founded about the year 1867 by Messrs. Sischendorf & Smith, and after several changes came under the efficient manage mentofMr. H. W. Raymond, the present pro- prietor, in 1885. Mr. Raymond is a native of Easton, Connec- ticut, and personally nothing need be said con- cerning him as he is too widely and favorably recognized as one of Bridgeport's most energetic and capable men. The business is conducted upon the broadest basis of equity, and those dealing with him may rest assured that they will receive courteous treatment and at lair rates. 104 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT.