Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Smith & Havens, Groceries, Provisions and Fruits, 303 East Main Street, Corner Crescent Avenue. — Prominent among our young and enterprising business men, located in East Bridgeport, and engaged in the grocery and provision line of trade, are the Messrs. Smith & Havens. They established their business in 1886, and although it is only one year since their commencement, they have by their energy and enterprise succeeded in establishing an extensive and lucrative trade among some of our first families. The store occupied by them is located at 303 East Main street, corner Crescent avenue, and covers an area of 24x50 feet, and is finely ar- ranged for the conduct of their business. Their large and varied stock of goods consist of gro- ceries, provisions and fruit, which will be found on inspection to be first class in every respect. The extensive retail trade gives employment to two thoroughly competent clerks, and the details of the business are handled in a very efficient manner. Messrs. Smith & Havens make a specialty of butter, cheese and eggs, which are received direct from the producer, and are guaranteed to be the best in the market. Messrs. Clayton L. Smith and Elmer H. Havens are both natives of Connecticut, and young men, whose rare business ability is dis- played in the manner in which they have man- aged their business, and the citizens of Bridge- port may justly be proud that among her citizens are to be found such energetic and reliable men. M. M. Wallace, Bakery and Confectionery, 195 Noble Avenue, East Bridgeport. — The premises occupied by this establishment are very conveniently located at No. 195 Noble avenue, and are conducted by Mr. M. M. Wallace in a very satisfactory manner. The store is 30x25 feet in dimensions, the basement also being used for the manufacture of their goods. The stock is very attractively arranged and neatly kept, and consists of a full line of bread, cakes, pastry, etc., also pure con- fectionery of all kinds. Polite and attentive assistants are on hand and wait upon customers in a prompt and intelligent manner. The business is very extensive and is both wholesale and retail. Mr. Minot M. Wal'ace established this enter- prise in 1875, and has since conducted it in a highly creditable manner, both to himself and his customers. He is a native of White Plains, N. Y., and is well and favorably known through- out Bridgeport. We think it quite within our province to commend this establishment to our readers, and to assure them that nothing will be left undone to make business transactions between them- selves and their customers entirely satisfactory. E. G. Paddock, Dealer in Meats and Grocer- ies, 190 Noble Avenue. — Occupying commodious and attractive quarters at 190 Noble avenue, Mr. E. G. Paddock has for four years past conducted a large and flourishing grocery and provision business and his establishment is the leading market and source of family supply in this sec- tion of the city. The premises are 30x50 feet in dimensions and always present a most inviting appearance. A large assortment of the finest fresh and cured meats is kept in stock, which comprises canned goods, vegetables, flour, and provisions of stand- ard excellence. Mr. Paddock makes a specialty of pure teas and coffees and of fine butter, and supplies merchandise of this description of choicest quality at reasonable rates, guaranteeing satisfaction in every particular. Zealous to maintain the reputation of his estab- lishment as a most desirable place to obtain pro- visions, Mr. Paddock has always been held in high esteem and his punctuality in filling orders and delivering merchandise, and his honorable methods have brought him universal commenda- tion. Mr. Paddock is a native of Vermont and is one of Bridgeport's most estimable citizens and re- putable business men. G. A. Northrop, Livery, Boarding and Sales Stables, No. 20 Harriet Street. — Prominent among the first-class livery stables of East Bridgeport is the old established and largely pat- ronized enterprise carried on by Mr. G. A. Nor- throp at No. 20 Harriet street. It was founded by Mr. Andrew Lines eighteen years ago and has been in the possession of its present proprietor about eight years. The stable proper is two stories in height and of the dimensions of 30x90 feet, and there is a commodious building adjoining which is used as a carriage house. These facilities afford a capacity for twenty-six head of stock and have proved to be none too large for the business done. First-class carriages and buggies are to let at all hours and as Mr. Northrop takes a good deal of pride in the appearance of all turnouts coming from his stables, one may feel assured of securing a stylish and presentable team at this LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 115 establishment. Very reasonable prices are charged and every effort is made to give perfect satisfaction to every customer. Horses will be taken to board and given the best of care and food, and as an extensive sales department is car- ried on in connection with the stables, those de- siring to purchase a horse would do well to give Mr. Northrop a call. He is a native of Bridgeport and a very promi- nent citizen, being a member of the Board of Public Works, a position which shows the confi- dence and esteem in which he is held by the resi- dents of this city. Curtis Brothers, No. 1G3 East Washington Avenue, Dealers in Stoves, Furnaces, Ranges, Refrigerators, Oil Stoves and Tinware. — While handling an extensive line of all the leading manufactures in the several lines mentioned, the firm are the special selling agents for the Boyn- ton Furnace Co.'s entire line of fur- naces, consisting of over ninety different styles and sizes, and altogether compris ing the most com- plete line made by any one concern in the United States. The reputation of the Boynton goods as regards durability and superior me- chanical construc- tion is world wide, ■. they having been on the market for , over forty years. :i Messrs. Curtis Bros, set annually from thirty to fifty furnaces, and always keep on hand at their store rooms a full line — a stranger point in favor of the durability of these goods could not be given than the fact that although they have sold so large a number and for a period of over four years, they have not sold $3.00 worth of repairs. The exclusive sale of The New Household Range is also held by this house. This range stands to day without a rival. It is new, original, has all the latest improve- ments, including the celebrated triangular grate and ventilated oven, is mounted by superior workmen only, and in point of style and finish is unequaled, is made in all styles, and is fitted for hot water, coal or wood. There are now in use over 400 of these ranges in this city, which fact is the best evidence that can be given as to their merits. To any person about to buy a first-class range, we invite a perusal of the above 400 names, which can be seen at our office. The agency for the Jewett refrigerator, the New Crown and Dietz oil stoves, is also held by this firm, and examination of these goods and the fact that they have been on the market for twenty-five years will convince any practical buyer of their superiority. In their jobbing department, Messrs. Curtis Bros, have given such satisfaction that their force has been obliged to be increased from one to ten practical^, and experienced men, who are con- stantly employed on steam, gas, plumbing and furnace work. Special attention Las been given to this department, and the most approved tools and machinery purchased; for this reason all work is guaranteed by them to be as low as pos- sible consistent with first-class work. A. W. Peard & Co., Dealer in Fine Groceries, 185 East Washington Avenue. — A widely-known grocery store, which enjoys an extensive and thriving trade is that conducted by Mr. A. W. Peard, successor to W. R. Palmer, at No. 185 East Washington avenue. This business was established some twelve years ago, and has secured a firm hold on popu- lar favor by reason of the honorable business methods employed, and the great variety and excellence of the goods offered. The premises occupied are of the dimensions of 24x60 feet, and three efficient and obliging clerks are at hand to minister to the wants of customers. A very large and complete stock is carried, comprising full lines of staple and fancy groceries of all descriptions, and great care is taken to sell none but reliable goods. Teas, coffees, and spices of perfect purity and delicate flavor are offered at the lowest market rates, and the sup- ply of canned fruits, vegetables, etc., contains the productions of the most reputable and reliable packing houses. All the standard grades of flour are in stock, and are sold by the bag or barrel at prices that will bear the strictest scrutiny. Goods are delivered promptly and guaranteed as represented in all respects. Mr. Peard is a native of Hartford, and con- ducts two other stores in that city.