Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Large quantities of house trimmings of every description, _ of new and elegant designs and standard excellence are annually turned out of the establishment, including Mantels, Doors, Sashes and Blinds, Mouldings and Hard-wood finish, and Cabinet Trimmings of all kinds, and Turning and Carving to order are executed with dispatch, and in the most satisfactory manner. Estimates for all kinds of merchandise and work are furnished on application, and the honorable methods and worth of the management inspires universal confidence. The officers are as follows: President, John St. John; vice president, Harvey Hoyt; secretary and treasurer, Wm. H. Judd; general manager, E. Johnson. The thre« first named constitute the firm of St. John, Hoyt & Co., the leading lumber house in this part of the State, and in municipal as in business affairs they are promi- nent and influential in all that goes to promote the general welfare. 158 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF STAMFORD. O. O. Miller, dealer in Dry and Fancy Goods, Carpets, SLades, etc. Atlantic Square. — It will probably seem a work of supererogation almost to Stamford readers to call to tbeir attention tbe house of C. O. Miller, but as no mention how- ever biief of the city's representative firms would be complete were not this universally known es- tablishment alluded to no apology is necessary for so doing, but rather because our space is so limited as to render little more than a mention possible. Mr. Miller founded his business in 1868, or nearly a score of years ago, and it is not too much to say that it gained at once the favor of the public and constantly and steadily increased in extent and importance until it now stands without a rival. A handsome building located in Atlantic square is occupied, 35x150 feet in dimensions. The store is elegantly fitted up and contains among other conveniences de- signed to facilitate trade and better accommodate the customers a thorough system of cash rail- way of the most approved type. Employment is given to from fifteen to twenty courteous, effi- cient, and attentive clerks and the humblest cus- tomer is assured polite and speedy service and fair, equitable treatment. Dry and Fancy Goods, Carpets, Shades, etc., in stock iu almost innumer- able variety and all prices will be found as low as the lowest. Notions and Trimmings a spe- cialty. There is no necessity of going to New York for any lines belonging to the Dry Goods trade, as Mr. C. O. Miller keeps on hand every- thing in the Dry and Fancy Goods trade, from a silk dress to a pocket handkerchief, and in addi- tion an immense stock of Carpets, Window Shades, etc., Mr. Miller is enabled to offer ad- vantages in the way of prices which cannot be given by New York dealers with expensive rents and other expenses. If ladies would calculate the expenses of a tiresome journey to another city in search of so called "bargains" they can by remaining at home and purchasing their goods at a reliable low-priced Stamford establishment (as for instance the store of Mr. C. O. Miller), obtain the same low prices. Mr. Miller is a native of Bedford, New York, and is no less highly regarded in a social way than he is in business affairs, beyond which praise cannot go. Stamford Foundry Co., 3Ianufacturers of Stoves, Ranges, Warm Air Furnaces, Castings, etc., Canal near Pacific. — Among the valuable enterprises of this city the Stamford Foundry Co. is noteworthy, and as a representative indus- try of its class, deserves special mention. This business was established by Messrs. J. D. Warren & Co. in 1850, and was incorporated as a stock company in 1869, with the following offi- cers: J. D. Warren, president and treasurer; J. J. Warren, secretary; and J. D. Warren, I. Ward- well, J. J. Warren, directors. They occupy for business purposes one large three-story building and two other large build- ings. These are fitted up with all the necessary machinery for the manufacture of their goods, a thirty horse-power steam engine furnishing the motive power. They manufacture chiefly, Stoves and Fur- naces, also Castings, etc. They have every modern appliance necessary for the production of the most perfect work in this line, and furnish employment to eighty skilled workmen. All members of the company are natives of Stamford and are highly esteemed throughout the community. Mr. J. D. Warren has been a member of the House of Representatives of Con- necticut, and has held several minor offices in his native town. With a good business location, capacity of a high order, a long practical experience, and all the necessary requisites of the trade, this house may be depended upon to faithfully execute all contracts entrusted to them, and to furnish honest and reliable goods in their line. H. A. Hubbard, Real Estate Agent, 8 Park Row. — Among the prominent Real Estate brok- ers of Stamford may be mentioned Mr. H. A. Hubbard, who has an office at No. 8 Park Row, five minutes walk from Stamford depot, horse cars passing to and from the depot every five minutes. Mr. Hubbard's business is Real Es- tate and Insurance, also Auctioneer. His business was established by him in 1875 and has assumed large proportions, mainly through strict attention given to all matters of business entrusted to his care, judicious manage- ment and strict integrity in all his dealings. Pursuant to this method of procedure, he has won and retains the confidence of a host of pat- rons, a large number of whom are non-residents, who have made investments in this city through correspondence with him. In the Insurance business he represents several well known companies, among which are the following: Williamsburg City, Commercial Union, Merchants of New York, Glens Falls, Dutchess County Mutual and New York Life In- surance. These companies are too well known throughout the country for us to enter into any detailed account of them. Mr. Hubbard is a native of New Rochelle, New York, but has been resident in Stamford thirty years, and was for twenty years the lead- ing Dry Goods dealer of Stamford, and enjoys the confidence of a large acquaintance throughout Fairfield County. Parties desiring to dispose of their property, or those desiring to purchase, will find it to their in- terest to communicate with him. He employs three polite and attentive assistants, and all are treated in a courteous manner. A. G. Weed, Dealer in Fine Groceries, Wines, Teas, etc., corner Atlantic Street and Park Row. — In compiling the various industries of Stam- ford, the retait grocery trade assumes a decided importance. Among those who supply fresh groceries is the house of A. G. Weed. His store is located at the corner of Atlantic street and Park Row, and is well stocked with Staple and Fancy Groceries, Country Produce, Wiues, Teas, etc. The business was established in 1861 by Weed Bros., being under the present management the past six years. The store is 20x60 feet in dimen- sions and is admirably arranged for the extensive business transacted. Three clerks are employed who wait upon customers in a polite and atten- tive manner, and all goods are delivered prompt- ly if desired. This is one of, if not the oldest es- LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF STAMFORD. 159 tablishment in its line in Stamford, and is cer- tainly one of its most attractive stores. Mr. A. G. Weed is a native of New York and holds a responsible position as one of the direct- ors of the Stamford National Bank. He is well and favorably known throughout the community, and numbers his friends by the score. Goods are sold in large or small quantities to suit pur- chasers, and the prices will be found as reasona- ble as any in town, for the same quality of goods. W. P. Hurlbutt & Son, Merchant Tailors, Manufacturers of Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, 88 Main Street. — Established thirty years ago this is one of the most popular as well as largest merchant tailoring establishment in Stamford. It was originally founded by L. H. Hurlbutt about time of the War; then W. P. & L. H. Hurlbutt; then J. W. & W. P. Hurlbutt; then W. P. Hurlbutt & Weed, and present W. P. Hurlbutt & Son, firm from 1886. It is located at No. 88 Main street, one of the most flourish- ing streets in the city, and comprises a store 36x61 feet in dimensions, it being universally considered as the oldest and finest in town. The custom department is first-class in everjT respect, and is patronized by Stamford's leading citizens — a fine stock of goods, including Broad- cloths, Cheviots, Cassimeres, Diagonals and Suitings of the latest designs are kept in stock, and a full line of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods at most reasonable prices and in latest styles. The department for the manufacture of Cloth- ing is complete in every detail, and all goods will be found exactly as represented. Fifteen skilled hands are employed in the several departments, each being thoroughly versed in his line. The Messrs. W. P. & Geo. J. Hurlbutt are both natives of Stamford, and highly esteemed throughout this section, not only socially, but in a business way also. D. H. Clark, Real Estate, Insurance, Auc- tioneer, 41 Atlantic Square. — Of all the wonder- ful outcomes of modern civilization, few are more striking and impressive to a reflective mind than the many great insurance corporations, which are practically incarnations of the grand laws of average.