Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

H. H. DeWolte, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Milk, Butter, Eggs, and Country Produce, 536 Main Street. — Among the concerns in this city which owe the present position they have attained to the energy, enterprise and business ability possessed by the proprietor, special men- tion should be made of the establishment of H. II. De Wolfe which was founded in 1885 and for the past two years has been conducted at its LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. 11® ^resent location 536 Main street. rl he premises lit well stocked with a fresh daily supply of Silk bitter eSs and country produce in which Mr DeWolfe transacts a lucrative wholesale and retail trade Orders left at the bakery, corner Steuben and East Main, also receive prompt a - Son The extent f ^his nouiishing ente, nrise requires the employment, at the store 01 w courteous clerks, ^Patrons are assured of receiving nothing but fresh and f^f^f^l in this line of produce Mr. H. H . . DeWottej^ a native of Say brook, Connecticut, and by strict attention to toe demands of the trade and . .con- tinuance of the most commendable energy ais Sved in the past, he will no doubt continue with toesxm j success that has always attended his efforts He is a man of experience by whom our readers may depend upon having all orders faith- fully executed and at the same time have the ad- vantage of reasonable prices and first-class goods. White Manufacturing Co., Manufacturers of Fine Finished Carriage Lamps, Carnage and Hearse Mountings. -This important ndustry successfully conducted on a large-scale bytfm factoring Co. is one of the oldest business enterprises of Bridgeport. The house was establish- ed in 1832, and for one-half a century has exerted a wide spread and beneficent influence. The company as at present organized was i n c o rporated under the present name in 1861, and its progress has been co- | equal with the wonderful j growth and development o f the trade I and industries of the place. The works ] of the compa- ny comprise a large substantial four story build- ing, most thoroughly equipped with every im- proved machine and appliance for intended pur- poses The machinery is driven by a steam en- gine of thirty horse-power, and a force of sixty hands is employed in the various departments of the establishment. The product of the works consists of carriage lamps and carriage and hearse trimmings of every description and o many novel and beautiful designs, and for both quality and style of their productions the com- pany is famous among the carriage builders ot the country. Air Thomas Boudrcn is the superintendent and Mr H. S. Wilmot the secretary of this rep- resentative and responsible corporation 1 hey are business men of sagacity, energy and tact and in their keeping the reputation of the old concern for honorable methods and probity s maintained unimpaired, and the large rade of toe company in all parts of the country is being steadily increased and extended. John Driscoll, Dealer in Groceries and Liq- uors No 671 Main Street— This long establish^ ed business enterprise, which is ably managed 1 and conducted under the personal supervision of its thoroughly competent proprietor, is located at 671 Main street and was established by him in 1868 and during the 19 years of its existence has always manifested a spirit of enterprise and progression, and continues to enjoy the mil merited?nd lucrative retail trade that has marked its success from the commencement Mr John Dnscoll deals largely in groceries, liquors etc. The premises occupied for the above-named busi- ness are quite centrally located and cover an area of 20x60 feet, consisting of a store devo tod to the retail grocery business and a bar in toe eai -for the sale of liquors. This, store is well stocked with all kinds of groceries, including the best b'ands of flour, teas, coffees, sugar, spices, and in fact everything in this line that is .desira- ble for family use, canned goods etc also the best domestic manufacture and foreign impor- tations of liquors. The extent of this business. eqTres ^employment of two attentive and reliable clerks and all orders are promptly filled and goods delivered to all parts of the city Mr John Driscoll has resided for the past twenty-one years in Bridgeport, where he is well known and has built up a thriving retail business. W H. Evers' Market, No. 221 State Street- Reviewing as we are the industries of Bridgeport we find numbered among the leading markets W H Evers', of 221 Stole street, who establish- ed his business twenty one years ago, and whose success has proved phenomenal. . His store is 30x40 feet in dimensions and is- well adapted to the business. Owing to his ex- cellent iudgment and taste it is arranged in an attractive manner, and the neatness displayed »■ remarked by all. His trade extends thioughout be dty among first-class customers and hrs mar- I ket S one of the most extensive in the city. The So cesf meats at the most reasonable prices are- the leadine characteristics of his market and out readers Sgthe city who want real choice, juicy meats should place their orders heie Beet pork, mutton, veal, ham bacon, lar d .etc ., are always on hand, besides fresh vegetables poul- try ancl produce. Orders are promptly and care- fully filled by experienced assistants and goods- Redelivered to all parts of the city free of ChM?e Evers is a native of Germany and is a gen- tlemen of experience in all the details of his bus- new He is highly esteemed by the community and fully deserves the success which has followed Mm We advise all in search of a reliable mar- j ket to give his a trial. 120 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BRIDGEPORT. W. S. Cornwell, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries, etc., 178 East Main Street.— Amon"- the successful business enterprises in this part of the city the store and grocery establishment of Mr. W. S. Cornwell occupies a prominent posi- tion in this line. This business was commenced in 1873 by Messrs. Cook & Winton. The present proprietor Mr W. S. Cornwell, assumed control in 1886 and through his energy, enterprise and persever- ance has attained his present desirable and exten- sive retail trade. The business premises occupied by Mr. Cornwell are located at 173 East Main street and consist of a very attractive store 20x60 feet in dimen- sions, where is displayed the large and varied stock of fine family groceries. All orders are promptly filled and delivered to any part of the city free of charge. Mr. Cornwell is thoroughly conversant with his business in all its branches and superintends the selection and purchasing of his immense stock of goods, which includes everything in the staple and fancy grocery line embracing vegetables, country produce, teas' coffees, spices, canned goods, etc. Everything handled by this house is guaranteed to be the hest that can be obtained in the city and sold at the lowest market prices. Mr. Cornwell is a native of Bridgeport. He is prompt and reliable in all his business transac- tions, and has through these important qualifica- tions laid the foundation of a successful business which without exaggeration are equal at least to those possessed by any house in this vicinity lo those desiring goods in his line we will say in conclusion that Mr. White offers inducements that must make all business relations with him conduce to the profit of his customers. He is a native of Massachusetts and is highly esteemed throughout the city. Mr. M. F.White the son, has been associated for the past fourteen years in the business. ■career. J. S. White & Son, Manufacturers of Fine Custom Harness and Dealer in Horse Furnish- ings of all Descriptions, 167 East Washington Avenue, East Bridgeport.— A review of Bridge- port's enterprise would indeed be incomplete without reference to the harness manufactory of J. S. White & Son, at 167 East Washington ave- nue, where can be found at all times one of the largest and best selected stocks of harness, sad- dles, collars, whips, horse clothing, robes, and in fact everything in horse furnishing goods called for. The business occupies a fine store 18x60 feet in dimensions, with a shop 18x30 feet in size in the rear. Four skilled hands are employed who understand all the details of the business. Mr. White is a practical man having had an experi- ence of forty-four years as proprietor in his busi- ness, and being a manufacturer he is enabled to guarantee his goods to be just as represented; and also to quote the very lowest prices to all his patrons. This necessarily brief sketch gives at best but a limited account of the resources of the house Washington Park Hotel, John Walsh, Pro- prietor, corner of Crescent Avenue and Kossuth Street.— In a work of this kind which treats of the resources of the city of Bridgeport and which is destined to be read by those who reside else- where, it is of course not out of place for us to speak of an establishment, where, when visitors repair to the city either for business or pleasure they will be enabled to find all the comforts of home, besides every civility, attention and con- venience possible in a public house. The Washington Park Hotel was opened to the public in 1881 by its present proprietor, Mr. John Walsh, and during the comparatively short time since its establishment, its fame has become known throughout the city and State. This hotel is located at the corner of Crescent avenue and Kossuth street and comprises a build- ing of three stories, covering an area of 40x70 feet and containing forty rooms. This house is conducted upon the European plan, and board is furnished by the meal, day, or week. Good accommodations can be obtained here at reason- able prices. In connection with this house Mr. Walsh conducts dining rooms, where meals can be obtained at all hours.