Leading Business Men of Fairfield County

Folsom's Photograph Studio, 197 Main Street. — It is wonderful to contemplate the degree of perfection which has been attained in the art of photography within late years, and this is mainly due to the improvements that have been attained in the process of its operations, and in no branch of the arts have more marked improvements been made than in that of photography, and the studio located in Danbury that we are particularly de- sirous of calling the attention of our readers to is the one now conducted by Mrs. J. H. Folsom. This business was established in 1872 by Mr. J. H. Folsom, and ably managed by him until his death, which occurred in 1883, since which date the business has been conducted by Mrs. Folsom. The premises occupied are located in the sec- ond and third floors of the building, and com- prise several large reception and operating rooms. The reception rooms are handsomly furnished and decorated with pictures of all descriptions, and the operating rooms are well supplied with all the new and modern improvements, and the various facilities required in the conduct of the business. Employment is given to four very capable assistants, whose talent and artistic tastes are displayed in the many fine productions of this establishment, which has gained the just reputa- tion of being the largest in town, and producing the best and most reliable work. Perfect satis- faction is guaranteed in all descriptions of work undertaken by this house. 180 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF D ANBURY. I 1 W. O. HOYT, i fe * It/usicglI L"i-CFcr)a:r)cli ise. DANBURY. CORN. A most desirable place in Danbury for the purchase of Pianos, Organs and musical merchan- dise generally, is that of Mr. W. O. Hoyt. This representative dealer established himself in business here in 1879, and has from the begin- ning met with decided and deserved success. His large and handsomely appointed store room is filled to its utmost capacity with an elegant assortment of Weber and Shoninger Pianos and Mason & Hamlin's Organs, besides a full line of Sheet Music, Music Books and publications, and musical merchandise of every description. Mr. Hoyt supplies everything in his line at lowest prices for cash, and instruments are warranted and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance. Being a publisher and importer of sheet music he is able to furnish either at wholesale or retail. Four polite and attentive assistants are employed and all are treated in a courteous manner. Mr. Hoyt is a native of Danbury and is highly esteemed. He enjoys unsurpassed facilities for successfully conducting a large trade. He is reliable and responsible in business and has won success in trade here through his sterling worth and ability. Holbrook & Taylor, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Etc. Opposite Town Clock, Main Street. — There is nothing which contributes more directly to the metropol- itan character of a city than the establishment of enterprising and reliable houses, thereby aug- menting the facilities of supply, and inducing trade to the given centre. Whatever may have been the advantages of Danbury in this respect heretofore it must be admitted by all who give the subject considera- tion, that the past few years have demonstrated its ability to cope successfully with any city of its size in the inducements presented to the gen- eral trade. Among the important accessions to this branch of trade (namely Boots, Shoes and Rubbers), is the house of Holbrook & Taylor, which was es- 9ll ck\ovt & SCcuvhI tablished some years ago by Benedict Brothers,, and under the present management one year, and which occupies two floors 18x100 feet, in a build- ing located on Main street, opposite town clock. These premises are stocked with every variety of the most desirable Boots, Shoes and Rubbers for men, women, boys, youths, misses and children, of all the various grades suited to the market. The facilities enjoyed by the house embrace the most desirable relations with reliable manufac- turers for supplying that class of goods they can with confidence commend to the trade. The individual members of the firm are Messrs. Elijah Holbrook and Hewell Taylor, both natives of Massachusetts, and gentlemen well known as being closely allied to the commercial prosperity of the city. Their trade is very extensive and is both whole- sale and retail. Several find employment with this house in their various departments. In conclusion we would say that with experience in the business, and possessing those essential qual- ities of progression which keep pace with the spirit of the times, the house of Messrs. Holbrook & Taylor presents to the public unsurpassed ad- vantages as one with which to establish business relations. George R. Stevens, Artists' Materials Pic- tures, Frames and Mouldings and Fine Station- ery, 89 White Street. — In a volume such as this, which treats of the manifold industries of Dan- bury, it is evident that those branches of trade and manufacture which are dependent on the work of the artist, must necessarily occupy a prominent place. Of these not the least important is the manu- facture of Picture Frames and the dealing in Artists' Materials; and to obtain those of the best quality is an important point for the artist to con- sider, to the end that his work shall be properly executed and finished. Mr. George R. Stevens, who is engaged in the above named business, established his house in LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF D ANBURY. 181 April, 1887, and although of such very recent in- ception has already become known to the trade as a prominent, substantial and trustworthy house for the sale of art goods, etc. The premises are located at 89 White street, and consist of a store and basement each 20x50 feet in dimensions, where will be found a full and complete assortment of Artists' Materials, Pic- tures, Frames, Mouldings and Fine Stationery. Frames for Folsom's Solars a specialty. Mr. Stevens is a native of Danbury, and we may say that he is in the possession of facilities that enable him to offer to the trade as fine a quality of Artists' Materials as can be found in the market, and in all departments of his business he has inducements to offer not elsewhere to be duplicated. The R. A. Belden Co., Sole Manufacturers of Hat Machinery. — In a field of usefulness as wide as the range of iron manufactures, The R. A. Belden Co. have for years occupied a promi- nent place among the leaders of industrial enterprise in Southwestern Connecticut, and in the line of its specialties the concern maintains acknowledged leadership in this section. The works of the company at Danbury are a model of completeness in arrangement and ap pointments, and consist of a substantial two- story building, 30x100 feet in dimensions, with large extensions, su plied with every appliance for intended purposes, the valuable machinery being driven by steam. About thirty experienced workmen are em- ployed in the several departments of the estab- lishment in the manufacture of machinery de- signed and patented by Mr. Belden, a successful inventor of genius, whose improvements in some of the heavy machinery for the working of iron are recognized as the nearest approach to perfec- tion as yet attained in this branch of manufactures. To iron masters throughout New England and the Middle States, the Belden Upright Power Hammer is known as a most desirable improve- ment in the forging of metals, and his extra heavy crank planers, wrenches and tongues are unsurpassed. The company manufacture the famous Guthrie and Climax Wrenches, and all kinds of iron and steel drop forgings, and their facilities of supply are fully adequate to the requirements of iron masters everywhere. As there have been placed in the market Hat Forming and Fur Blowing Machines manufac- tured in imitation of or after the same manner as those made by them in accordance with Letters Patent No. 331,180, granted to Russell A. Bel- den, November 24th, 1885, for improvements in Turn Tables for Hat Forming Machines, and No. 331,181, granted to Russell A. Belden, Novem- ber 24th, 1885, for improvement in Bearers for Fur Blowing Machines, they call attention to the fact that all Hat Forming or Fur Blowing Machines of this description made or sold by any parties other than ourselves, are made and sold in direct infringement of said Letters Patent. Mr. R. A. Belden, the head of this reliable concern, is a New England man by birth, and was successfully engaged in the manufacture of iron machinery for seven years prior to his re- moval to Danbury in 1871. H. D. Smith, Drugs and Medicines, 87 White Street. — Since October, 1885, the Drug estab- lishment of H. D. Smith has been prominently identified with this branch of industry in Dan- bury, conducing in no small degree to the repu- tation of the city for possessing good and reliable druggists. This establishment is located at 87 White Street, and will be found neat, spacious, attrac- tive and eminently in keeping with the excellent reputation it has attained as one of the leading houses in the city for pure and unadulterated Drugs and Medicines. The premises occupied by Mr. Smith comprise a store 18x40 feet in dimensions, which is fitted up with every facility for the successful conduct of his steadily increasing trade. The stock here displayed evinces the finest taste in its selection and embodies everything desired in the line of Medicines and Drugs, also a large variety of Fancy and Toilet articles, and in fact everything included in Druggists' sundries. Mr. Smith, who is a thorough pharmacist, has the assistance of a very reliable and experienced clerk, and all prescriptions entrusted to his care are guaranteed to be compounded in a most careful and accurate manner. Mr. Smith is a native of Connecticut, having in the judgment of his fellow citizens been found worthy of entire confidence and esteem. In conclusion, we can but assure the residents of Danbury that all transactions entered into with this house will be both pleasant and profitable.