Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

In addition to the extensive stock of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers carried by this firm, they deal largely in Trunks and Traveling Bags of all kinds. This house is under the strict personal man- agement of its proprietors, and all order work or repairing is neatly and promptly done. Mr. F. II. Ruscoe, the senior partner, is the proprietor of a large Shoe factory in this city, where employment is given to one hundred hands, whose skill and ability, aided by the many improved and modern facilities of this complete manufactory is displayed in the many productions of this establishment which rank among the best goods in the market. Mr. F. H. Ruscoe and John A. Camp are both natives of Connecticut, well and favorably known in social and business circles of this city. Le Grand Jackson, Dealer in Jewelry, 56 Wall Street. — A good jeweler is an indispensable requisite in every community of taste and cul- ture, and he whose work in this line displays the most skill is always certain to have the most lib- eral patronage. The people of Norwalk are not behind other cities in this respect, and the gen- erous patronage which they extend to the store of Mr. LeGrand Jackson, at No. 56 Wall street, shows in what esteem he is held. Mr. Jackson established this business thirty years ago, and at the present time has one of the leading houses of this kind in the city. His stock comprises all the latest novelties in the line of Jewelry of all descriptions. Diamonds, Watches from the best makers, American and foreign, and in fact everything calculated to please the most fastidious buyer. The store occupied is 20x70 feet in dimensions, and is admirably arranged for the ample display of the elegant goods carried. Only experienced hands are employed of which there are several, and a very large and select trade is transacted. As a practical workman and repairer Mr. Jack- son has no superior, and nothing leaves the es- tablishment which has not been thoroughl}' proved and tested by his watchful eye. We feel at liberty to say that all who patronize this house will readily perceive the advantages in so doing, and will return gladly whenever in need of any goods in the jewelry line. Mr. Jackson is a native of Connecticut, and is highly esteemed by all. 138 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOR WALK. F. H. Ruscoe, Shoe Manufacturer, 13 and 15 Water Street. — For several years past Mr. F. H. Ruscoe has conducted one of the principal indus- tries of Southwestern Connecticut, and his estab- lishment in Norwalk is one of the most complete and successful shoe factories in this section. Mr. Ruscoe occupies a large three-story build- ing, Nos. 13 and 15 Water street, admirably located and thoroughly equipped for his pur- poses, with the best improved shoe machinery in use, operated by steam. He employs one hundred hands in his business and manufactures the best qualities and most de- sirable styles in ladies', misses' and children's fine shoes, and his exceptional facilities enable him to put upon the market, at low prices, a large quantity of foot wear of superior quality, and in styles, finish and durability his goods are unsurpassed if equalled by any of his competitors in the State. Mr. Ruscoe is an active, sagacious man of bus- iness, quick to note and able to supply every de- mand of the trade, and orders are filled with dis- patch, and satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. He is a native of Connecticut, and is one of Norwalk's most estimable and influential citizens and business men. He is the head of the firm of Ruscoe, Camp & Co., Shoe Dealers of "Norwalk, and enjoys the confidence of his acquaintances at home and correspondents abroad. F. W. Jaqui, Jr., Dealer in Portable and Brick Set-Furnaces, Steam Heaters and Ranges, Tin, Sheet Iron, Copper, Wooden, Glass and Crock- ery Ware, Refrigerators and House Furnishing Goods, 53 Wall Street, Norwalk. — As acknowl- edged leaders in his special line of trade and in- dustry in Norwalk, Mr. F. W. Jaqui, Jr., has for eight years occupied a prominent position in trade circles in Norwalk. His office and workshops are eligibly located at 53 Wall street, the premises being 25x90 feet in dimensions, with every facility for storage and handling of merchandise and for executing all kinds of work in his line. He carries in stock and supplies at lowest prices, all desirable makes of Furnaces, Steam- Heaters and Ranges and a full assortment of Tin, Sheet Iron, Copper, Wooden, Glass and Crock- ery Ware, Refrigerators and House Furnishing Goods. Orders for all kinds of Plumbing and Sanitary Work, Gas-fitting and Jobbing, and Plain and Ornamental Slate, Tin and Tin shingle roofing are filled with despatch in the most efficient and satisfactory manner at most reason- able prices, and the ability, punctuality and worth have long since established Mr. Jaqui in confidence and in a large, permanent aud grow- ing business. Mr. Jaqui is agent for Richardson & Boynton Co.'s celebrated Furnaces, Ranges, etc., and for the famous "Economy" Steam and Hot Air Combination Heaters. He supplies and puts on all kinds of unfading black, Munson & Brown- ville's Maine, Keystone and Diamond Rock, and Chapman's, Bangor Black and Vermont Varie- gated and Green Slates, and his facilities for filling contracts for work and merchandise are all that could be desired. Mr. Jaqui is man of long, practical experience in the business, and is an expert in every branch of his business. He is a reliable, prompt and energetic business man and is held in high es- teem as a citizen. Finney & Benedict, Dealers in Choice Family and Fancy Groceries, Wall Street, Second Door East of the Post Office. — Prominent among the well known establishments devoted to the Gro- cery business in Norwalk is the house of Finney & Benedict, which is located on Wall Street, second door east of the Post Office. This firm was inaugurated in February, 18T5, and during the twelve years since its inception has ever maintained a high reputation for integ- rity and honorable business dealings. The premises utilized for the transaction of the business consists of a store 24x60 feet in dimensions, where is handled one of the most complete stocks of Groceries carried in this city, which embraces everything included in the line of Choice Family and Fancy Groceries. This extensive stock includes the best brands of Flour Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, etc., and in fact all the condiments and delicacies usually em- braced in the line of staple and fancy Groceries carried by a first-class house of this kind. The lucrative retail trade of this house gives employment to two reliable clerks, and prompt attention is given to all orders, which are accurately filled and delivered to all parts of the city. The proprietors are both active business men, who give close personal attention to all branches of their establishment, especially to the purchas- ing and selection of their goods, which are guaranteed to be of the best the market af- fords. Mr. W. J. Finney, Jr., and Geo. M. Benedict are both natives of Connecticut, and highly es- teemed citizens of Norwalk. C. A. Blackman, Photographic Artist, No. 11 Main Street, Norwalk. — The fidelity with which portraits are drawn by that great artist " Sol" when he is under proper control of the photographer is truly wonderful. By continued ex- periments and close and patient observations, suc- cess has been justly earned bj' those who have given the art their time and thought and have patient- ly waited with implicit faith, the consummation of their hopes. Mr. C. A. Blackman, at No. 11 Main street, may be called the progressive photograph- er of Norwalk. He succeeded to the business in June, 18S4, it, having been originated by W. B. Glines, in 1878. Mr. Blackman's energy and skill has given him a fine standing in the pro- fession aud a class of patrons that has increased un- til he has a business extending throughout a large section. His studio is supplied with all the most perfect appliances known to the art, and is finely arranged for the comfort of his numerous patrons. He employs able assistants and great care and patience is used with all. All kinds of fine Portrait work is executed at reason- able prices. Mr. Blackman is a native of New Haven having had seven years' experience in the art in that city prior to his coming to Norwalk. LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOR WALK. 139 Central National Bank of Norwalk. — Dur- ing the past decade the Central National Bank of Norwalk has exerted a most beneficent influence on the commercial growth and prosperity of the town, and under able management it has become one of the most popular financial institutions in southwestern Connecticut. The Bank was organized under the National Banking Laws in 1876, and from the beginning its affairs have been conducted with consummate ability and consequent success. The capital of the Bank is $100,000, and its large surplus gives a substantial reason for the confidence of its clients and the general public, and its future gives promise of extended useful- ness and increased success. The banking rooms are very attractive and complete, and are centrally located at No. 26 Wall street. The judicious and prudent policy of the management is fruitful of most gratifying results. The officers of the Bank are as follows: Presi- dent, A. S. Hurlbutt; Vice-President, Geo. M. Holmes; Cashier, Wm. A. Curtis, and the Presi- dent and Cashier, with Messrs. Geo. Holmes, H. F. Guthrie, G. S. Hutchinson, E. L. Boyer, Chas. Smith, P. L. Cunningham and J. T. Pro- witt, constitute the Board of Directors. They are all prominent, influential business, men and estimable citizens. Norwalk Fire Insurance Company. — This company has been constantly in business for about thirty years, having issued its first policy in May, 1860, and has in the meantime issued over 32,500 policies (mainly to citizens of this State), and has paid every loss occurring under them, with as much promptness as any company what- ever.