Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

It has ever been and yet is managed by the same president and secretary with which it started. It has been the rule and practice to be careful about the kind of risk taken, to look well into the hazard involved in any risk, both in itself and its ownership before insuring it, and then to be liberal in adjusting, and prompt in paying losses. How well they have succeeded may be judged from the fact that they refer in- quirers to the numerous policy holders of the com- pany. Wm. C. Street is the president, Geo. R. Cowles the secretary, Geo. B. St. John, treasurer. It leads all Insurance Companies, American and foreign, in this ; that it has a larger amount of cash assets in proportion to the amount at risk, than any other company; it has $1 in cash to every $13 at risk, and it has outstanding against it but one claim for losses, and that is in process of settlement and cannot exceed $500, and is probably less than $400. Its rates are as low as those of any sound com- pany and its policy holders as well protected, and it invites the general public to ask its policy holders about its liberality and promptness in the case of losses, and if the replies are satisfactory to come in and take policies themselves. Marsh, Merwin & Lemmon, agents at Bridge- port; S. Jones, agent at Danbury; E. White, agent at Stamford; Wilson, McNeil&Co., agents at New Haven; J. H. Williams & Son, agents at Norwich; C. N. Andrew, agent at Willimantic; F. F. Street, agent at Hartford; E. N. Hubbard, agent at Middletown. Hutchinson, Cole & Co., Star Shirt Factory. — An eminently reliable and old established house, devoted to the manufacture of Shirt Waists, etc., is that of Hutchinson, Cole & Co., who occupy factories a*t both Norwalk and Bridgeport, and whose salesrooms are at Nos. 746-750 Broadway, New York, under the man- agement of Messrs. Hutchinson, Pierce & Co. The factory at Norwalk was built in 1853, since which time numerous additions have been made upon the buildings until the present, and now they have a capacity of manufacturing 150 dozen garments per day, the demand how- ever was so great that even that would not sup- ply the increasing trade of the house, they there- fore purchased, a few months ago, the large factories at Bridgeport formerly owned by the Burlock Co., which, after extensive improve ments, is now being run in connection with the Norwalk factory. The celebrated goods of this house may be found for sale by all the leading stores throughout the United States, these waists are all perfect fitting and made in the best possi- ble manner, by experienced hands. A large force of which are employed. Everything entering into the construction of the Star Shirts and Shirt Waists is of the best material. The reputation of these celebrated "Star" goods has been fairly earned, and care is taken to maintain the high standard of excellence for which the goods bearing this brand have been noted throughout the United States. For fit, finish, durability and choice patterns of material us*-d these goods are unsurpassed. Frank T. Hyatt, Dentist, 8 West Avenue.— The dental operators of to-day have at their com- mand so many improved and modern facilities for the conduct of the profession, that their patients are not only relieved of a great deal of suffering, but they themselves are saved long and tedious hours of labor, and all true artists in the dental line are willing to avail themselves of any reliable appliances that will relieve the suffering or add to the comfort of their patients, and it is with pleasure that we call the attentic n of our readers to the establishment of Dr. Fraak T. Hyatt, which is located at 8 West avenue, Nor- walk, and consists of an elegant suite of rooms, embracing reception and operating rooms and laboratory, which are handsomely fitted up and arranged for the comfort and convenience of his many patrons, while his laboratory and operat- ing room are supplied with the best and most modern facilities for the conduct of his business that are known to the dental faculty. Dr. Hyatt is a practical Dentist of twenty-eight years' experience, having practiced in South America previous to locating here. The public are assured of perfect satisfaction of all work en- trusted to this establishment, as regards fit and natural appearance of artificial teeth and prices for all kinds of dental operations. Dr. Frank T. Hyatt is a native of Norwalk, an experienced Dentist, and a genial and cultivated gentleman and an extensive traveler. 140 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOR WALK. J. F. Peckwell, Harness Manufacturer, 7 Water Street. — In writing a commercial history of Norwalk and her present enterprises, we find some firms that have stood for a number of years, and who, by superior workmanship, have steadily gained patronage and rank among the solid and well tried houses of Norwalk. One of these is the hirness and saddle establishment of Mr. J. F. Peckwell, and we are glad to call the attention of our readers to this honorable and reliable house. Mr. Peckwell has in stock all kinds of the very best harness. He employs several skilled work- men and occupies a neat and attractive store with shop in rear, located at No. 7 Water street, where a* all times can be found a complete stock of custom made Harness and Saddlery Goods, including Horse Clothing and so forth, which are sold at very liberal prices. Mr. Peckwell is a practical man, and estab- lished his business here nine years ago. He has a large custom trade among the best class of pa- trons in the city. He is prompt in filling orders, with the best custom-made goods, which he guarantees as represented. Mr. Peckwell is a native of Fairfield County, and is well and favorably known. In conclusion we may say that the house has established an enviable reputation for the high character of its output, and having become so well known it is unnecessary for us to add any commendation in regard to it. The Hoyt & Olmstead Cigar Company, Incorporated, January, 1885. — There is no article (if we except alcohol), over the use of which there has been more argument, entreaty, expos tulation and, we may safely add, exasperation, than there has in the case of tobacco. Queens have praised it (it has even been called " Herbe de la Reine," or, the Queen's herb); kings have denounced it and forbidden its use under severe penalties; doctors have solemnly decided it to be a pauacea for almost all diseases, and as solemn- ly thundered forth words of warning against the "pernicious weed." And what is the result V Those who like it use it, and those who don't, leave it alone. There are almost as many opinions as there are smokers in regard to what constitutes the proper flavor of a cigar, but those who insist upon a superior article find that the goods made by the Hoyt & Olmstead Cigar Company fill the bill every time. Business was begun under the name of Hoyt & Olmstead in 1877, and the present company was incorporated in January, 1885. Mr. Geo. M. Olmstead is the President, and Mr. Theron G. Hoyt, the Secretary and Treas- urer of the company, whose factory comprises three floors, 95x40 feet in dimensions. From sixty to seventy hands are employed, and some 15,000 cigars a day can be made, all by hand work exclusively, as only fine goods are manu- factured. Mr. Olmstead is well known in his position as County Commissioner, and both he and Mr. Hoyt rank with our most popular business men. E. Gusowski, Merchant Tailor, Gents' Fur- nishing Goods, etc., 31 Wall Street, Corner Wa- ter.—It affords us great pleasure to bring to the notice of our many readers the well-known and old established bouse of Mr. E. Gusowski, lo- cated at No. 31 Wall street, corner of Water street. This enterprising gentleman established this business twenty-five years ago, and the residents of this city canuot but have observed with pride the marked increase of trade and prosperity dur- ing these years. The premises occupied are triangular in shape, and are 20x40 feet in area. This trade is an industry upon which the influence of fashion has a special bearing, and the establishment of this house, together with the long experience and intimite knowledge of the demands of the trade possessed by the proprietor, are sufficient guar- antees that his stock contains nothing bin the freshest and newest patterns aud most desirable goods. Mr. Gusowski also carries a fine assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, etc., which he offers at the most reasonable prices. Employment is given to several experienced assistants, and a very large custom and retail trade is done, extending throughout the city and its suburbs'. C. S. Trowbridge, Manufacturer of Paper Boxes, etc. — The manufacture of Paper Boxes in Norwalk is an important industry and has brought men of enterprise and capital to enter upon the business. Mr. C. S. Trowbridge is the only manufacturer of Paper Boxes in the city. Pie is enabled with his modern improved ma- chinery to put up all kinds, styles and sizes of Boxes for h.ats, hardware, shirts, boots, shoes and shelf purposes, at as low prices and of as good quality as any in the State. The factory occupies two floors, 3^x140 feet in dimensions, in which they require a gas engine to propel their machines. They employ the services of a large force of skilled hands, all being under the direct man- agement of the proprietor, and all goods are war- ranted just as represented. The facilities of the house for promptly filling orders, however large, are unsurpassed : and those purchasing goods in this line may feel confident of receiving such treatment as is in accord with its honorable ca- reer. This business was established about six years ago by Mr. Trowbridge and has been of steady growth. Mr. Trowbridge is a native of Brooklyn and is highly spoken of throughout Norwalk. The business is entirely of a wholesale charac- ter and is very extensive. We commend this house to the attention of our readers as one with whom they will find it a pleasure to deal.