Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Chas. A. Youngs, Dealer in Choice Groceries and Provisions, Teas, Coffee, Spices, etc., 161 South Avenue. — Among the important lines of bm-iness for which Bridgeport has become re- nowned that of the grocery and provision indus- try is entitled to a prominent position. The fine quality offered at Bridgeport is generally recog- nized in the trade. Among those houses which have been recently established is that of Mr. Chas. A. Youngs, which was first started in 1882 by the present proprietor. The premises utilized are 40x30 feet in dimen- sions and are located at 161 South avenue. The energies of the house are devoted to the grocery and provision business. The stock embraces a first-class line of fine staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, etc. The trade of this house gives employment to three very capable assistants. Mr. Chas. A. Youngs is a native of Bridgeport and practically fami'iar with all the details of the business and is in every way a thorough and skillful business manager. He is well-known in social as well as business circles; he is librarian of the First Presbyterian church and a member of the Odd Fellows. B. Lill, Meat, Vegetable and Poultry Market, 164 State Street. — As pursuing an important branch of trade the house of Mr. B. Li!l may not be overlooked in a work of this kind. Mr. Lill established this business over twenty- five years ago and the success he has attained in his enterprit-e is too well known for us to dwi 11 upon. lie occupies a store 20x70 feet in dimen- sions located centrally and eligibly at No. 164 State street, and it is well stocked with choice meats, vegetables and poultry. All wishing to find a reliable market where they can obtain fresh and tender meats will find one at this loca- tion. Beef, mutton, lamb, veal, pork, ham, etc.. of the best in the city at the lowest market prices may be obtained. He keeps his store in first- class order, his goods arranged so as make the finest display, and Mr. Lill has altogether one of the most attractive markets in the city. Three assistants are at hand to wait upon cus- tomers and all orders are carefully and promptly delivered. Mr. Lill's market is fully equipped with all the most modern appliances for the proper care and storage of meats, etc., refrigera- tors of the most approved plans, etc. He is of German descent but his long residence in this city has enabled him to make many warm friends. His business in all its departments is conducted upon principles of pure mercantile integrity and it is on these merits that the credit, reputation and confidence of the house rests. Paul Hercher, Artist, Boom 7, Warner Building. — It is oftentimes a puzzling question, especially among those of moderate means, to determine what would best serve to ornament and enliven the home. Expensive bric-a-brac and landscapes in oil, etc., are quite out of the reach of the majority of the people, but yet pictures of some kind are a necessity, if a real homelike effect is to be oblained. What more completely combines the virtues of a keep-sake and an ornament than does a portrait of a dear relative or a tried friend? No objection can be made on account of the high cost of such a pic- ture, for, as a call on Mr. Paul Hercher, the well-known artist at Room 7 Warner Building, will demonstrate, excellent and life-like por- traits are to be had at very low rates; and, aside from their faithful likenesses, their fine finish makes them ornaments to any room in which they may be placed. Mr. Hercher has a fine studio at the address given and although he has recently established himself in this city, he has already executed numerous commissions in a most satisfactory manner. He makes all kinds of portraits and general crayon, oil and India ink work, and may always be depended on to earnestly strive to suit his customers. The prices charged are very reasonable, and all orders are promptly executed. 110 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. Edmund H. Hurd, Dealer in Groceries, Pro- visions, Fruits, etc., corner Harriet Street and Crescent Avenue, E. D. — Of the general business of Bridgeport, the grocery and provision trade forms a very important part; many enterprising houses are engaged in it. Among these we are pleased to mention for the benefit of our readers, both in and out of the city, the house of Edmund H. Hurd, located at the corner of Harriet street and Crescent avenue, East Bridgeport. He conducts one of the neatest stores in the city, which is fully supplied with a well selected stock of first class groceries, provisions, fruits, etc. This house was first established by Lines & Hurd in 1870 and after ten years of prosperity Mr. Hurd assumed full control, and for the last seven years the business has been conducted under the title of Edmund H. Hurd, who has been very successful in conducting a large letail trade which requires the assistance of two capable and reliable clerks. The store occupied is 24x60 feet in size and contains a nice stock of groceries, provisions, fruits, etc., embracing the best brands of flour, sugar, teas, coffees, spices, vege- tables and fruit in their season, also a choice as- sortment of meats of all kinds. This store can- not be surpassed in the city for quantity, quality and variety of goods, while his prices are guar- anteed to be entirely satisfactory to all who deal with him. Mr. Hurd has an established reputa- tion for fair and honorable dealings. We can commend our readers to no better house in Bridgeport at which to purchase first-class sup- plies. J. S. Wooster & Co., Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Oil Cloths and Paper Hang- ings, 177 East Washington Avenue. — As a dry goods house occupying a deservedly high rank among the representative mercantile establish- ments of East Bridgeport, the house of J S. Wooster & Co., located at 177 East Washington avenue demands more than a passing notice. This house was established in 1865, first by Wooster & Morris, succeeded by Wooster & Bishop and later by David Wooster. In 1886 Mr. J. S. Wooster, the present proprietor, under the firm name of J. S. Wooster & Co., assumed control, since which date, by honest endeavors and fair conduct its trade has steadily increased, until to day it ranks among the most reliable and enterprising houses in the city. The store occu- pied for tlie business is 18x70 feet in dimen- sions and well stocked with a fine line of staple and fancy dry goods, etc. The extensive retail trade of this house necessitates the employment of two competent clerks, who thoroughly under- stand the business in all its branches. Mr. Wooster is a practical business man who gives close personal attention to the buying and replen- ishing of his large and varied line of goods, which include in addition to the full assortment of dry goods, a fine and well selected stock of oil cloths, paper hangings and window shades. Mr. J. S. Wooster is a native of Connecticut, whose long connection with the business and acquaintance witli the wants of the people, enable him at all times to keep on hand goods that are seasonable and popular, and we ear- nestly solicit the interest of our readers in his behalf. Timothy Cornwell, Manufacturer and Dealer in Tin, Copper and Sheet-Ironware; Roofing and Plumbing, 321 East Main Street, near East Washington Avenue. — Among the prominent business men in Bridgeport who are engaged in this business is Mr. Timothy Cornwell, a thorough master mechanic, who not only under- stands his business in all its details and require- ments but is also capable of doing skillfully, any- thing in his line of business. This house was established in 1866 by its pres- ent proprietor and is located at 321 East Main street. The store covers an area of 30x40 feet, is well stocked with a complete assortment of tin, copper and sheet-ironware, gas fixtures, etc., and in connection with the manufacture and retail trade in the above-mentioned goods Mr. Cornwell carries on an extensive trade in the roofing and plumbing business. All work under- taken by him receives careful personal inspection which is a sufficient guarantee of its excellence. His extensive trade requires the employment of four experienced assistants, and all orders are executed with promptness and dispatch. His prices are as reasonable as any to be obtained in the city. Mr. Timothy Cornwell is a native of New York but his long residence in this city, together with his twenty-one years of business experience render his house a most advantageous one with which to deal, and we are pleased to note that he enjoys a large and constantly increasing patron- age, which is justly merited by fair dealings, good work, and reasonable prices. West End Floral Gardens, Plants and Cut Flowers, at Wholesale and Retail, Corner Clinton Avenue and State Street; General Office, Coun. Bank Building, Mr. C. E. Keith, Manager. — It is with genuine pleasure, and personal appreciation of floriculture that we call the attention of our readers to the West End Floral Gardens, which are situated at the corner of Clinton avenue and State street, the general office being located in Connecticut National Bank Building, corner Wall and Main streets. These gardens are owned and established by Mr. E. C. Bassick, who has been fortunate enough to secure Mr. C. E. Keith as manager. This gentleman is an enthusiastic lover of his profession, and takes the utmost pleasure in annually enriching and enlarging by fresh acces- sions his already large and promising variety of plants. The West End Gardens do a large busi- ness in house and bedding plants, bulbs, fruit and ornamental trees, also plants and cut flowers at wholesale and retail. At these extensive greenhouses may always be obtained the choicest selections of cut flowers, roses, etc., also every description and design in floral decorations for funerals, weddings, parties, etc., comprising wreaths, crosses, crowns, anchors, pillows, medallions, etc. Mr. Keith gives close personal attention to every department of this large and extensive business. He is a native of Connecticut, a sci- entific and artistic florist, who by close attention and application has succeeded in gaining a wide- spread and enviable reputation throughout the State.