Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Mr. Wilson has been a member of the grand jury, is a director of the National Bank of Nor- walk, constable, and justice of the peace, all of which positions he fills in a creditable manner. 136 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWALK. Fairfield County National Bank, 44 Wall Street. — This, the oldest and leading Bank of Fairfield County, was incorporated as the Fair- field County Bank in 1824, and was reorganized under the National Banking Laws in 1865, and keeping equal pace with the growth of the town, its influence has greatly expanded, and the field of its operations has been widely extended. With a paid up capital stock of $300,000, and a large surplus, the facilities of the Bank for extending aid to deserving enterprise and for a large, general banking business are all that could be desired, and the excellent condition of the affairs of the institution is a monument to the financial ability of the management past and present. The prudence and sagacity which character- izes the policy of the officers has steadily strengthened this time-honored institution in public confidence, and the sterling worth and high standing of all concerned or entrusted with the important interests of the Bank accentuates the general verdict as to the solidity of the cor- poration, its usefulness and success. The officers of the Bank are as follows: Presi- dent, F. St. John Lockwood, Cashier, Lester S. Cole; Directors — F. St. John Lockwood, Chas. E. St. John, Winfield S. Moody, John H. Perry, Ira Cole, Wm. B. E. Lockwood, Geo. R. Cowles, David H. Miller, men whose financial ability and commercial integrity in fullest measure justifies the confidence of the stockholders, patrons and correspondents of the Bank and the general public. F. J. Curtis & Co., Dealers in Stoves, Ranges, Wooden, Tin and Agate Ware, Crockery and Glass, Cutler}^ and Silver Plated Ware, 23 Main Street. — This well known house, one of the old trade land-marks of Norwalk was founded in 1840, by Mr. L. J. Curtis, and for three years past the large trade has been successfully con- ducted by the firm above named, who succeeded the founder in April, 1884. The large store and workshop of Messrs. Cur- tis & Co. is located at 23 Main street, and com- prise three floors and basement of their large building, 20x80 feet in dimensions, and the fa- cilities for display and storage of merchandise and for all kinds of tin and stove work, are all that could be desired. The stock comprises a very large and complete assortment of Stoves, Ranges, Wooden, Tin and Agate Ware, Crockery, Glass, Lamps, Cutlery and Silver Plated Ware, and at lowest possible margins. This firm supplies the best merchandise in the market, and guarantees satisfaction. By steadily adhering to their fixed purpose to give the best value to patrons, and by their promptitude and honorable methods, Messrs. Curtis & Co. have more than maintained the prestige and patronage of this old house, and their worth has firmly established them in a large and growing trade and in general confidence. Messrs. F. J. and A. B. Curtis are the individ- ual members of this live firm. They are natives of Connecticut, and in a wide range of business and personal acquaintance they are held in high esteem and regard. G. H. Raymond, Furniture Dealer, Furnish- ing Undertaker and Embalmer, No. 36 Main Street. — This is one of the old business land- marks of Norwalk, the house having been estab- lished by the father of the present proprietor over forty years ago. To the large trade devel- oped Mr. G. H. Raymond succeeded in 1872, and under his sagaciouB management the reputation and patronage of the old concern has been more than maintained. Mr. Raymond occupies large warerooms at No. 36 Main street, with work shop in the rear, and employs several competent assistants in the man- agement of his business. He carries in stock a large and desirable assortment of furniture, suf- ficiently varied to meet all requirements, and at lowest margins above actual cost of production., this reliable dealer supplies every demand in his line and guarantees the fullest satisfaction. He is an experienced Undertaker and skillful embalmer, and conducts funeral ceremonies with the most considerate care, supplying everything required for the rites of burial. His terms are uniformly reasonable and fullest confidence in his professional worth and ability is always war- ranted. Mr. Raymond is a native of Norwalk and is one of the representative and successful business men and influential citizens of the place. George S. Gregory, Livery, Boarding, Sale, Feed and Exchange Stable, No. 14 Knight Street.— There are few towns in New England, and indeed few cities in this section that can boast a more complete and ably conducted Livery Stable than that of Mr. Geo. S. Gregory, No. 14 Knight street, Norwalk. This model stable was erected by Mr. Gregory to accommodate his large trade, inaugurated eight years ago, and it is a model of convenience in its appointments and arrangements. The building is three stories in height and 60x103 feet in dimensions, and is furnished with box stalls, steam heat, and every modern conven- ience for the care of horses and carriages, with a capacity for eighty head of stock and as many vehicles. It is divided into several departments for stabling, harness, feed and wash rooms, the third floor being used as a carriage repository, with a large elevator for raising and lowering vehicles, and system, order and cleanliness per- vades the establishment throughout. Mr. Gregory keeps a large number of horses and elegant carriages, hacks, landaus, etc., for livery purposes, and furnishes the most stylish and serviceable turnouts at reasonable prices, special rates being made for funerals, weddings, etc., and satisfaction being fully guaranteed. Horses are boarded by the day, week or month and have the best of care and attention at satis- factory prices, and the fullest confidence in Mr. Gregory's methods is always justified. This establishment is the most popular place in this section to purchase, sell or exchange horses, and the integrity and sterling worth of this reliable business man is a sure guarantee of honest dealing and best value for money ex- pended. Mr. Gregory is one of the representative suc- cessful business men ami influential citizens. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOR WALK. 137 Comstock Bros., 45 Main Street, Norwalk, arid Insurance Building, South Norwalk. — The at- tention of our readers is directed to the well and favorably known house of Comstock Bros., whose fine stores, of which they have two, are located at No. 45 Main street, Norwalk, and in the Insurance Building at South Norwalk. This enterprise was established twenty-one years ago by the Comstock Brothers, and upon the decease of Wm. T. Comstock, eight years ago, Mr. H. B. Rodgers was admitted to the firm, the business continuing under the old firm name. Its history from the beginning is a grand exhi- bition of what honorable industry and quick in- telligence can accomplish. The premises occupied at South Norwalk are 24x80, at Norwalk, 21x100 feet in dimensions, and are ample for the carrying of a large and de- sirable assortment of fine clothing, of which they are the manufacturers, jobbers and retailers, and owing to these facilities they guarantee to sell clothing cheaper than any other house in Fair- field County. The clothing in which they deal will meet the demands of all classes of trade. Employing only the most skillful salesmen and tailors, this house turns out nothing but perfect work, and will be found to please in material, style and workmanship. The trade of this house extends throughout a large section, and its proprietors who are natives of Connecticut, well deserve the confidence and high esteem of their many customers, and the reputation for reliability, honor and integrity which is so heartily accorded them. New York Tea Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, and Dealers in Teas, Coffees and Spices. 30 Main Street. — As a representative house of the many reliable and prosperous mercantile es- tablishments located in Norwalk, the one con- ducted by Mr. M. Heller deserves recognition among the substantial and skillfully managed in- stitutions of this city. This house which is known to our citizens under the title of New York Tea Co., was estab- lished in 1884 by its present proprietor, and from its inception has enjoyed a steadily increasing wholesale and retail trade. This very attractive store is located at 30 Main street and is 18x65 feet in dimensions, where is carried a fine large stock of Teas, Coffees and Spices, etc. The trade of this house gives employment to two clerks, and the details of this business are efficiently managed. Mr. Heller, who is an ener- getic and able business manager, deals, in addi- tion to the line of goods already named, in a choice assortment of Meats and Groceries, and as he superintends the buying and selecting of his varied stock, his customers are assured that nothing but the freshest Meats and best brands of Groceries are offered at this establishment for sale. Mr. Heller, who is a native of Germany, estab- lished his business in this country with a deter- mination to succeed by honorable and upright business transactions, and if he continues the same business policy in the f uKire that has been so noticeable in his dealings of the past three years, we predict for him a prosperous business career. Star Shoe Store. Ruscoe, Camp & Co., Dealers in Boots and Shoes, Trunks and Travel- ing Bags. — Among the business enterprises of recent establishment in Norwalk, it is with pleasure that we note the one conducted by Ruscoe, Camp & Co., known as the Star Shoe Store. Although this house is of very recent establishment, having been in existence only a few months, its reception and patronage by this community is exceedingly flattering and encour- aging to the proprietors, who are energetic men of long experience in this line of trade. The premises consist of a store 20x60 feet in dimensions, where a fine and complete stock of Boots and Shoes is displayed. The extensive trade which this house has already gained, gives employment to two capable clerks.