Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Meeker & Dowd, Dealers in Grain, Flour, Meal, Feed, Hay, Straw, etc., Nos. 97 and 99 Fairfield Avenue. — Looking in detail at the varied industries and commercial enterprises of Bridge- port, we find that the grain, flour and hay busi- ness, both in the wholesale and retail depart- ments, involves no inconsiderable capital, em- ploys numerous hands and conduces to a very extensive traffic. Engaged in this line of busi- ness, Messrs. Meeker & Dowd occupy commo- dious premises at Nos. 97 and 99 Fairfield avenue, consisting of two floors 60x60 feet in dimensions. The firm was established in 1871, and has since acquired a wide-spread reputation as being among the most reliable and enterpris- ing dealers in these products, resulting in a large trade throughout the city and surrounding dis- tricts. The stock is carefully selected and noth- ing but the best quality is kept, and a specialty is made in the handling and keeping large stocks of grain of all kinds, and hay. The individual members of the firm are Edwin Meeker, a native of Fairfield (one of the oldest families of this county), and Oliver G. Dowd, a native of Madison, both of whom have resided in Bridge- port many years, and well known in business circles, where they have a high standing in the trade, not only in personal reputation, but in the excellence of their out-put. Horse owners, cattle breeders, farmers and milkmen will always find at this establishment fresh ground feed, grain of all kinds and good, sweet, well-cured hay, and at prices which will ensure a continuation of busi- ness relations once entered upon. J.Hansen, The French Chemical Clothes Clean- er, Successor to H. Meinecke, 106 Fairfield Ave- nue.— A distinctive branch among the many and varied industries conducted in Bridgeport is that now under the management of Mr. J. Hansen. This business was first established by Mr. H. Meinecke who was succeeded by the present proprietor in 1886. The store is located at 106 Fairfield avenue, covering a floorage of 40x15 feet and is fitted up with every facility requisite for the transaction of the business which consists of cleaning clothes by the French chemical process. All kinds of clothes are cleaned, repaired and dressed in a first-class manner at short notice. Clothes will be called for and delivered if desired. Orders also taken for dyeing all kinds of clothing. In addition to the above, Mr. Hansen is extensively engaged in the tailoring business. The extent of the business conducted at this establishment requires the employment of five competent hands and all orders are executed in a most reliable manner. Mr. J. Hansen is a native of Germany, a thor- oughly practical and competent manager of his business, over which his close and personal super- vision is exercised. Perfect satisfaction is guar- anteed in all work entrusted to this house. James Bradshaw, Jr., Proprietor of the Plerald NewsStand, 96 Fairfield Avenue; Newspapers and Stationery. — We call the attention of our readers to the above well conducted establish- ment, which is popularly known as the "Herald News Stand,'' where every facility is at hand for obtaining all the standard and popular daily and weekly papers, stationery, etc. The latest periodicals are here to be found as soon as pub- lished and many an idle hour can be passed very profitably in perusing the interesting books pur- chased here. The above house has been in existence since 1881 and has been conducted under the proprie- torship of Mr. James Bradshaw. Since its in- ception it has been conducted in a first class man- ner and has largely gained in popularity during the past few years. The premises occupied are located at 96 Fairfield avenue and comprise a store finely ap- pointed and conveniently located, where is car- ried a full and complete line of stationery and newspapers, the latter delivered morning and evening and Sunday at residence. All the New York daily and weekly and illustrated papers, Seaside, Lovell's and other library publications constantly on hand and in fact everything per- taining to the news and stationery trade. The extensive trade of this house gives employ- ment to eight thoroughly experienced assistants and the entire business is managed in a manner most satisfactory to the residents of this city. Mr. Bradshaw is a native of England and is a highly respected citizen of Bridgeport. Jas. H. Dorus, Proprietor of Dorus' Market, 580 Main Street. — This finely conducted and prominent market was established by its present proprietor, Mr. Jas. H. Dorus, in 1876 and for the past eleven years has been successfully con- ducted under the title of Dorus' Market. The premises, which are 24x55 feet in dimen- sions, are located at 580 Main street and well supplied with all the conveniences for conducting a large retail trade. This market is well stocked with a choice assortment of prime meats. Game of all kinds in their season, also a full assortment of early Southern vegetables, a complete stock of pickles and chow-chow, sugar cured hams and: country sausages and every variety of provisions. The extent to which the business of this mar- ket has attained necessitates the employment of four able and reliable assistants whose courteous attention combined with the energy and business ability displayed by the proprietor, has made this one of the most popular markets in the city. Mr. Dorus stands high among the well reputed business men of Bridgeport. His business motto is "Quality is the Test of Cheapness," and we only second the opinion of a large portion of our citizens when we state that all who trade with him will enjoy the advantages of combined quality and cheapness. H. W. Bunnell, Apothecary, 197 Noble Ave- nue.— An old-established and thoroughly reliable East Bridgeport drug store is that conducted by Mr. H. W. Bunnell, at No. 197 Noble ave- nue. This establishment was founded twenty- eight years ago by Mr. C. G. Pendleton, who nineteen years ago was succeeded by the present proprietor. The store occupied is 20x45 feet in dimensions, and is supplied with all the usual facilities and appointments for carrying on a first class apothecary business. A neatly and attractively arranged and well selected stock of fancy and toilet articles of various kinds is displayed, and a choice assort- LEADTN^BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. Is So oXnT" liqU0,Sf0r medidnil1 P--P— during™ iS a nativ? °f Co°necticut( and dunng the many years which he has so faithfullv served the public in his present position h7h£ made many friends and established a large JS steady patronage. The stock of drui medi cines and chemicals on hand is complete in everv respect and physicians' prescripts are con7 pounded promptly, accurately and at the lowest drul^if MlffiH°"f exPerien^ ■■ a prescription uiug„ist is sufficient guarantee of his fitness in this capacity, and all such orders left in hS charge are assured the most painstaking car". neat and attractive market to the citizens of sw proprLorSinei8fifiRWaS Tta,bIi?hed by the present proprietor m 1866, and during the tweritv-onp years smce its inception he has eve' main lined the high reputation for integrity and reiiab H t with which he is regarded to-day ieliablht> the premises are located at 144 East Main S?enetrsSSew,Clean aDd ^active S flip fni ', Where ls tastefully displayed the full and complete stock of eoods wh ioh ™ Mr. .Nichols is a native of Connecticut and wp take pleasure in being able to enml his estab e-nrises TTg ?ridSeP°r^ representative en- te prises, and we but voice the general sentiment when we wish him all the succf L 7n the f Se that his merits so well deserve. tains",8',0'6 is 18540 feet ln dimensions and con- Walw«vf i C ln(teS"ty and enterprise which On account of his long and varied experience popular pate/ meaiSLtc*°Ti£Z7T hli°h? Schieich.ert' Dea^r in Meats Veee bles, etc., 235 East Main Street.-Amone the SSBJSHHSS and honorable business dealings, andtbis^S, ,nSn,1i1|l0yJnent is Siven t0 a ™ry capable clerk i8^dsf7^ksToir^iteL«LS-'T t,s 'U .f'ifoeT' b/d,;51!^ t,,e ^Wte "° Sailer & Son V. c ty 1S superior to F. sale d^alerTin to&TSS'T* ?* ^^ brandies, gins, "chf m^ne "wh ftc ^h?' IheyorieTton^ °f, 'a11 tbe ^f bSnd wMcT The^r f/ade fc ^ at fxee.ed^y low prices established in 1867 by K T f hm\aess was member of tie firm and toifmw*' th* senior Sailer,, was admitted ^p^^ff £££ !?S3?S ^TaS XeW' ^ ff one floor 120x90 feet in SS^KK.2 accommodations for the large stock carrfed ", ml the extensive business done. Six find imnfn ment n this representative hous? and are FnZ" experienced in their several lino* To . y has not only a name for carrvin J ti' The. house Plete stock to i^&^SSLfrf ? T?" representation of their ^oS, thich {^3^ hasten conducted fs one* cT^and^ 106 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. Chas. J. Bryne, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Fine Boots and Shoes, 466 Main Street.— This important enterprise was established nine years ago by the present proprietor, Chas. J. Bryne, and isg located at No 466 Main street. The store covers an area of 24x50 feet where may be found a large stock of boots and shoes foi ladies gentlemen, misses and children. The quality of the goods gives unexceptionable satisfaction anion- his many patrons, and all goods are foTndat reasonable prices and to be exactly as represented. A specialty is made of fine custom work and repairing. In this line he has been very successful and has secured the custom of such representative men of the city as Mr. P. 1. Barnum, Mr. N. Wheeler, president Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company, Mr William D Bishop, Mr Henry Sandford superintendent Adams Express Company. Dr. H. II. Hubbard and a great many others that we could name if time and space would permit, and in this direc- tion his trade is said to be the largest of any in the citv He makes a specialty of cripples shoes and commands a trade in this line from different parts of the State. Also carries a fine line of rubber goods which find a ready demand throughout the city. ,