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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.
G. F. Richardson, Dealer in Flour, Grain, Feed, Hay and Straw, 194 Main Street .- The commercial importance of this city has been greatly enhanced by the untiring activity of her merchants in attracting to this market a wide- spread and annually increasing trade from the surrounding country, by means of low prices and fine quality of goods. A prominent house in the Flour and Grain trade of this city, and one that enjoys a large patronage throughout the city and vicinity is that of Mr. G. F. Richardson, which was founded over forty years ago by Mr. G. Cranford, its present proprietor succeeding to the business in 1882, and has since built up the large and growing trade.
Mr. Richardson occupies the premises located 194 Main street (which cover an area of 18x6 feet) as an office, and has an extensive warehouse out- side for the storage of his immense stock of Flour, Grain, Feed, Hay and Straw.
Mr. Richardson has the assistance of two very reliable clerks and the business which is mostly retail, is efficiently handled and all orders are promptly attended to. In all respects this es- tablishment is a credit to the city, and the success it has attained is the well merited reward of an honorable and liberal business policy.
Mr. Richardson is a native of Danbury and closely identified with the commercial advance- ment of this community, as well as thoroughly awake to all matters that will accrue to the bene- fit of his customers.
In view of what we have recorded, Mr. Rich- ardson is well deserving of the support which has been extended to him-a support which is, and will continue to be well merited.
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Reed & Co., Dealers in Drugs and Medicines, etc., 143 Main Street .- One of the most neces- sary and convenient branches of industry to a community is a well conducted drug establish- ment, and the one to which we refer here is well known as among the best arranged and most ably conducted establishments of its kind in Danbury. The proprietor, Mr. G. H. Reed, is a thorough pharmacist and employs as assistants only capa- ble and courteous clerks.
This house was established in 1885 by its present proprietor, Mr. Reed, who is the sole manager, the company being nominal.
The store occupied by him is located at 143 Main street, and covers an area of 20x60 feet in dimensions, which is handsomely and conven- iently arranged, nicely furnished and supplied with all the modern improvements in way of elegant soda fountain, show cases and windows. In the two last named are tastefully displayed the elegant and attractive assortment of Fancy articles, and Fancy Toilet goods dealt in. The extensive retail trade requires the employment of two clerks, who are thoroughly conversant with the details of the business, which is man- aged under the direct supervision of the proprie- tor, and all patrons are assured that none but the purest drugs and medicines are here offered for sale. All prescriptions are accurately and promptly compounded.
Mr. Reed is a native of Danbury, Connecticut, and in commending his house to the trade at large, we but reflect the general reputation it bears in this community by saying that its pro- ducts may in every instance be implicitly relied upon.
H. A. Addis & Son, Largest Grocers in Danbury; Best Teas in the Market; Wood, Charcoal, Hay, Feed, etc .; also, Blacksmithing, Carriage Building and Livery Stables, 371 Main Street. - This well known house has for years been identified with the industrial and commer- cial growth of Danbury, and the operations of
the firm as dealers in groceries and provisions, and blacksmiths and wagon manufacturers, mark them as leaders in their several branches of business in this town.
The Grocery establishment was founded in 1873, by Messrs. Addis & Son, and has been carried on with most decided success under the able management of the junior member of the firm.
Their store is eligibly located at No. 371 Main street, their premises occupying several large rooms, covering an area of 4,500 square feet, with every facility for storage of merchandise and transaction of business.
The stock comprises everything desirable in Choice Groceries, Provisions, Teas, Coffees, Canned Goods, Provisions and Produce generally, besides Wood, Charcoal, Hay, etc., and the great facilities of the house for supplying reliable merchandise at bottom prices make this one of the most popu- lar sources of family supply in the town.
The Blacksmithing and Carriage Building is conducted under the immediate supervision of Mr. H. A. Addis, an experienced master in this line of industry, and orders for new and repair work are filled with dispatch at satisfactory prices in the best manner.
In connection with their other business they carry on a fine Livery Stable containing eleven horses, which is open day and night. A fine Feed Business is conducted at the old store, 369 Main street.
Messrs. H. A. & Seth P. Addis comprise this reliable firm. They are both natives of this town, and occupy prominent places in trade and social circles.
David Beers, Lumber and Coal; also, agent for Oil Stoves, Corner Main and Elm Streets. --- In describing the manufacturing and commercial advantages of Danbury, we find a variety of enterprises that are worthy of notice in a work of this character, and which conduce in no small degree to giving the city the reputation she
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enjoys as bring a great center from which to obtain any desired merchandise. Among others, we may mention the Lumber and Coal business of Mr. David Beers, who is located at the corner of Main and the New England Railroad cross- ing.
This business was established by its present proprietor in 1884, since which date he has been so successful that today he is doing a large business in the Lumber and Coal trade.
The premises occupied for this wholesale and retail trade cover an area of one half an acre, with sheds which are well stocked with the best Lumber and Coal to be obtained in the State. The services of ten men and seven teams are required to transact and keep pace with the increasing business.
Mr. Beers is a native of Roxbury, Conn., an energetic and enterprising business man. Iu connection with this already named business, Mr. Beers acts as agent for Oil Stoves, in which he carries a fine line.
Christian Quien, Real Estate, Starr's Block, Main Street -Prominent among the most reliable and leading Real EstateAgents located in Danbury, is Mr. Christian Quien, who established his busi- ness in 1871 and during the fifteen years since that date, has established a reputation for always being found prompt, accurate and thoroughly reliable in all business transactions.
The premises utilized by him comprise an office located on the second floor of the building situat- ed on Main street and known as Starr's block, where Mr. Quien will be found constantly in readiness to conduct every department of the Real Estate business, such as buying and selling of Real Estate, collecting rents and claims, and negotiating Foreign Exchanges, etc. His highly esteemed opinion is constantly solicited by all classes who are desirous of assistance in this line of trade. He is ever attentive and obliging to all clients, and has therefore gained a well-merited and wide-spread popularity.
Persons entrusting the care of their property to Mr. Quien, either for the sale of real estate or the collection of rents, can rely upon its being promptly attended to in the most reliable man- ner. Persons suffering from temporary embar- rassment and desirous of hiring the use of money, will find Mr. Quien a fair and honorable business man, too high minded to take advan- tage or charge exorbitant rates. By his honora- ble upright career he has won the confidence and respect of the citizens of Danbury.
H. M. Robinson, Watches, Jewelry, Silver- ware, Books and Stationery, 189 Main Street. - A business enterprise, which by reason alike of its old establishment and the push and energy shown in its management, can hardly fail to be universally known to our readers, is that con- ducted by Mr. H. M. Robinson.
The inception of this business was in 1854 when it was founded by Mr. Huntington, who in 1859 became associated with the present proprie- tor under the name of Huntington & Robinson. Mr. Robinson has had sole control for the past twenty-five years, during which time the growth of the business has been steady and large. The |
main store occupied is of the dimensions of 20x75 feet.
A very heavy and varied stock is carried of watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, etc. As well as a full line of fancy articles, optical goods, books, stationery and kindred wares. The trade is wholly retail and has reached large propor- tions, as it has long been known to the residents of Danbury and vicinity that this establishment is a most excellent place in which to make pür- chases. Mr. Robinson is a native of Ashford, Ct., and is one of the best known of our veteran mer- chants.
Charles Rider, Insurance (Fire, Life and Acci- dent) Starr's Block, Main Street .- Careful and painstaking study and research is the price paid for material advancement in any line of endeavor, and in nothing is this more strictly true than in that relating to insurance. Thousands, yes mil- lions, of figures have been gone over again and. again and the tables of mortality have been closely perused and thoroughly digested in order to offer to the publ c the many inestimable ad- vantages derived from Fire and Life Insurance to-day. The insurance business enlists the ser- vices of many of the most energetic and enter- prising of our men of business, and among these may be mentioned Mr. Charles Rider, whose of- fice is in Starr's Block, Main street.
This gentleman who established his present business about a year ago, occupies two neat of- fices in the block referred to, and represents the following reliable companies: Glenn's Falls,. Milwaukee; Mechanics, American, of New York; Merchants of Newark, Pacific, New Hampshire; and Washington Fire and Marine. These companies insure against fire, and Mr. Rider is also agent for the Phoenix Life of Hart- ford and the Fidelity and Casualty Accident Insur- ance Co. of New York. Risks are placed at most fair and reasonable rates, and those desiring insurance can obtain it in no more desirable man- ner than through Mr. Rider.
H. B. Weed, Dealer in Carriages .- The car- riage business fills an important place in the list of commercial houses of a city, and a volume such as this would not be comprehensive with- out proper mention of one of the leading houses engaged in this line.
Therefore we take pleasure in giving due notice to our readers of the establishment, of Mr. H. B. Weed, who carries on an extensive wholesale and retail business in this line.
The premises, which comprise three floors, each 70x30 feet in dimensions, are admirably and conveniently arranged for the display of the large and elegant stock of judiciously selected foreign and American manufactured Carriages, thus giving customers an infinite variety of pat- terns from which to select.
At present employment is given to seven assistants, and the business is rapidly increasing.
Mr. Weed is a native of Hudson, New York, and in all respects his house occupies a leading position in the city, not only with regard to the superiority of its stock, but also for the enterprise of its business policy, its liberality and prompt- ness with which all its dealings are conducted.
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Werner Bros., Clothing and Gents' Furnish- ings, 225 Main Street .- With a thorough knowl- edge of the business and after having acquired the reputation of experts as judges of fashiona- ble male attire, Messrs. Werner & Bros. estab- lished in 1879 what is now one of the most pop- ular Clothing and Gents' Furnishing establish- ments of the city.
This firm occupy for business purposes the premises located at 225 Main street. The line of goods carried is such as to meet the wants of the most fastidious and fashionable, as well as the extremely plain or most ultra of patrons. The store covers an area of 20x90 feet, where the very large and complete stock is tastefully dis- played.
The trade of this house, which is mostly retail extends throughout the city and vicinity. The stock of elegant Clothing and Furnishing Goods shown by this firm embraces all the latest styles and the newest and most approved novelties of the season.
In addition to the close personal superintend- ence of the proprietors, the assistance of two very capable clerks are required to conduct the many details of this extensive trade. Both mem- bers of the firm, Mr. Morris and Elias Werner, are practical men at the business, and they have acquired a well deserved reputation for sedulous attention to business, liberalty in all dealings, and care in the fit and fashion of garments, qualities which have much to do with the success attained and the present prominence of the house.
F. T. Austin, Successor to Austin Brothers, House Furnishing Goods, Carpets. Oil Cloths, and Furniture, 191 Main Street .- In a carefully prepared review of the manufacturing and com- mercial industries of Danbury, and of the men who have contributed to the proud position now held in the markets of the world by this city, es- pecial interest is attached to those houses which have been so long established as to be a part of the history of the city itself. Such a house is the one now conducted by Mr. F. T. Austin, dealer in House Furnishing Goods, etc.
This business was established by Mr. F. H. Austin many years ago and successfully con- ducted by him until 1877, when he was succeeded by his two sons, who have for the last nine years managed the business under the firm name of Austin Bros.
In February, 1887, Mr. F. T. Austin assumed full control, since which date the business has been under his sole management. From a small beginning the citizens of Danbury have seen this now splendid enterprise grow to its present proportions, and to the sound judgment and honorable business record of its proprietors the success is largely due.
The premises occupied for the transaction of this business are located at 191 Main street, and comprise a store 25x60 feet in dimensions, with a basement of the same size, where is displayed the fine stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths, etc. The stock handled by this house consists of the largest and most complete assortment of House Furnish- ings and Furniture to be found in this city. In the Upholstering Department are many specialties in Raw Silk and Lace Curtains, Cretonnes, Cot-
ton and Silk Plushes, etc. In the Furniture Department all the new and most desirable styles, also a fine line of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Wall Paper, etc., and in fact everything requisite for a complete and elegant furnishing of houses.
This business, which is mostly retail, requires the employment of six very capable assistants, and the details of the business are most ably managed under the direct supervision of the pro- prietor.
Mr. Austin is a native of Danbury; a gentle- man highly esteemed in social and business circles.
Osborne Brothers, Dealers in Lumber, 112 White Street .- With exceptional facilities for their large trade, the above named firm have for nine years past conducted one of the leading lumber establishments in southwestern Connec- ticut, with their office at 112 White street.
The extensive yards of the firm are admirably located and arranged with reference to receipt, storage and shipment of merchandise, and there is not in the State a more desirable or reliable source of supply.
The firm carry at all times in stock a large as- sortment of seasoned Hard and Soft Lumber of every description and for all purposes, and sup- ply in large or small quantities, all kinds of building materials at short notice and low prices, and in a wide range of business the house exerts an influence most commendable. The energy, business methods and worth of the Messrs. Osborne, command, at all times, the confidence of builders and consumers generally. Messrs. Chas. R. and Chester C. Osborne are the individual members of the firm.
They are natives of Danbury and are business men of ability and indomitable energy, and esti- mable citizens in all that is signified by the term.
John H. Cosier, Real Estate, 309 Main Street .- From the inception of the above house it has been recognized as one of the principal realty concerns of the city, where could be found an extensive list of the most desirable city and suburban property, farms and land.
Since 1868 the proprietor of this enterprise, Mr. John H. Cosier, has been intimately con- nected with the business interests of Danbury, and he has in consequence made the venture a great success, having been engaged in this busi- ness longer than any other real estate house in Danbury.
His office is prominently located at 309 Main street, where he is pleased to meet and accom- modate in any way those interested in the pur- clase, sale or renting of property.
In addition to his realty business, he is pre- pared to loan money at lowest rates on approved securities in any amounts, and he will be found a safe medium for transacting business of this na- ture.
Mr. Cosier is a native of New Fairfield, Ct., and is a member of the Board of Relief, besides holding other public offices. He is well and favorably known throughout this section, and is one of Danbury's most esteemed citizens.
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Couch's Photograph Gallery, No. 20112 Main Street .- Probably in no branch of the industrial arts has more marked improvement been made in recent years than in that of Pho- tography, and it is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to one of the oldest studios in Danbury, which was established in 1862 by its present proprietor, Mr. H. E. Couch.
The premises occupied by him for the conduct of the business are located at 20112 Main street, and comprise three large reception and operating rooms.
The reception rooms are handsomely and comfortably furnished, and decorated with an innumerable variety of pictures of all kinds mostly the production of this establishment.
The operating rooms are supplied with all the new and improved facilities for the production of the art.
The assistance of two very skillful artists are required in addition to the close personal atten- tion of Mr. Couch. Perfect satisfaction is guar- anteed in all work performed at this establish- ment, which includes Photographs and Portraits of all styles and sizes.
Mr. Couch has the reputation of producing some of the finest specimens in this branch of art ever offered in Danbury.
Mr. Couch is a native of Connecticut, and a gentleman of rare artistic ability. Genial in disposition, he has won the esteem of the entire community.
F. L. Wilson, Pictures and Picture Frames, 261 Main Street. - The artistic tastes of a com- munity is a sure index of its refinement and culture, and we are safe in asserting that in no city of equal magnitude is this more evident than in Danbury.
This city possesses to a marked degree in its establishments every facility for fostering the æsthetic tastes of the community, and it is in a large measure due to houses like that of Mr. F. L. Wilson, which serves as a prominent type, that these to-be-desired results have been at- tained.
Mr. Wilson has been established in this line of business in Danbury since 1882, and during the period since elapsed this enterprise has steadily advanced in importance until it has culminated in achieving the strongest position in this special branch of trade.
The premises utilized for the business are located at 261 Main street, opposite the Post Office, and comprises a store 20x60 feet in dimen sions, where is tastefully displayed the very fine and complete assortment of goods handled which consists of a fine selection of Pictures and Picture Frames, Statuettes and Art goods; and in addition to the above mentioned line of goods, Mr. Wil- son deals extensively in a choice assortment of Watches and Jewelry.
Employment is given to three very capable and reliable clerks, and this extensive retail trade, which is under the direct management of Mr. Wilson, is most efficiently handled.
Mr. Wilson makes a specialty of repairing jeweley, and all work entrusted to his care is executed in the best manner possible. Patrons visiting this very fine establishment, will find it
possesses superior facilities which enables its proprietor to offer inducements difficult to duplicate elsewhere, which will be found both pleasant and profitable to all purchasers.
H. E. Reed, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Blankets, Robes, Whips, Brushes, and Horse Goods of all Kinds, 300 Main Street .- With many years practical experience as a har- ness manufacturer, Mr. H. E. Reed established himself in the business in Danbury in 1878, and his success has, from the beginning, been decid- ed and continued.
His shop and salesroom are eligibly located at No. 300 Main street, where can be found a very select assortment of merchandise, consisting of Harness, Blankets, Robes, Whips, Brushes and Horse Goods generally. The facilities of Mr. Reed for supplying first-class merchandise to order, and from stock on hand are unsurpassed, and have made his establishment one of the fav- orite resorts for owners of horses, wishing any- thing that is required in his line.
Orders for all kinds of new and repair work are executed with dispatch and at most reasona- ble prices, and in all his dealings Mr. Reed is prompt, reliable and obliging.
This representative business man is a native of Bristol, Connecticut, and is an expert in every branch of his business, and the faith in his busi- ness integrity and worth which universally ob- tains is abundantly warranted. He is a genial, courteous dealer, aud has developed a trade of large proportions.
GAGE & BANKS, BROKERS, United Bank Building, Danbury, Stocks, Provisions, and Petroleum. (Also at Bridgeport.)
Wm. H. Hawley, Wholesale and Retail Drug- gist, White and Ives Streets .- In detailing the various pursuits and enterprises which are car- ried on here and which together combine to make Danbury one of the important cities in the State, it would ill become us to omit mention of the establishment carried on by Wm. H. Hawley, which although of but very recent inception has at once spruug into public favor.
The premises occupied for the business are lo- cated at the corner of White and Ives streets and comprises two stores of the building measuring each 24x100 feet in dimensions.
This business was established by its present proprietor in the fall of 1886. and through his native ability and perseverance has so rapidly in- creased that to day he controls a large wholesale and retail trade in all kinds of Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals. Mr. Hawley is a practical and thorough druggist and the public are assured that only pure and unadulterated drugs are here offered for sale.
The extent to which this business has reached requires the employment of several very compe- tent assistants and the business, which is under the direct supervision of the proprietor, is most efficiently managed.
Mr. Hawley is a native of Danbury. an edu- cated pharmacist whose intelligent fulfillment of all orders may be confidently relied upon.
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Dr. J. C. Whaley, Operative and Mechanical Dentist, over Hawley's Drug Store, Main Street. -No better illustration of the perfection which has been attained in dentistry can be found, than by an inspection of the establishment conducted and managed by Dr. J. C. Whaley, operative and mechanical Dentist, which ever since its inception has been recognized as among the leading dental establishments in Danbury.
This enterprise was founded in 1886 by its pres- ent proprietor and the premises utilized by him are now located over Mr. Hawley's drug store on Main street, opposite to the new City Hall.
Dr. Whaley is a thoroughly practical dentist whose excellent work and skill displayed in the various branches of his art, has won for him a wide-spread reputation. His hours are from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m., and all in need of any assistance in this line will find him a dentist worthy their utmost confidence.
Dr. Whaley is a native of Danbury, possessing a thorough knowledge of all the details of the dental art, being a graduate of the New York | is used. College of Dental Surgery. He hasmet with suc- cess and prosperity hitherto, which will doubt less continue so long as he remains engaged in this pursuit.
Wooster House, Leonard & Co., Proprietors, corner Main and White Streets .- The Wooster is by general consent one of the most popular and eligibly located hotels in Danbury, being sit- uate midway between the railroad depots and in the business centre of the town.
The hotel was first opened to the public thirty- five years ago, and until April last it was con- ducted by Mr. W. W. Raymond, since which time Messrs. Leonard & Co. have refurnished the house throughout and have thus greatly im- proved the establishment. Under the present regime the hotel has been made a model of ele- gance and convenience throughout. It is fur- nished with every modern improvement, and at prices charged there is not a more desirable hos- telry in New England. Seventy large sleeping rooms are furnished in the most elegant manner, and the cuisine and manner of service are supe- rior in every particular. An excellent bar and fine billiard room are features of the hotel, and the sample rooms provided for traveling salesmen, make this a popular stopping place for this class of trade.
Messrs. W. H. Leonard, S. P. Booth & J. S. Bliss are the proprietors of this well conducted hotel. It is under the immediate management
of Mr. W. H. Leonard, a courteous, competent and popular host, whose pleasure consists in providing for the comfort and happiness of his guests.
Mr. Bliss is the well known proprietor of the Turner House, one of the most favorite summer resorts of this section.
Mr. Booth came to this city seven years ago from New York city, where he was connected with hotel interests of that city, but previous to that, he was five years here in the same hotel. He was born in this county and for ten years was with the City Hotel in Bridgeport.
J. L. Day, Dealer in Fine Carriages, Wagons, Buggies, and Harness, Whips and Horse Goods generally, 260 Main street, opposite D. & N. R. R. Depot .- Experienced horsemen know how essential is a proper vehicle to enjoyment on the road, for not only the comfort of the rider but also that of the horse as well depends in a great measure on the character of the carriage which
Americans are noted for combining lightness with strength in many of their manufactured articles to a degree seldom if ever reached by makers of other nationalities, and in no special line of manufacture is this more strictly true than in that pertaining to vehicles, and particularly of those designed for pleasure purposes. The rage amongst a certain class for anything "English" has caused the importation of quite a number of English carriages, and the least observing of our readers can scarcely have failed to notice the difference between these lumbering contrivances and our light and neat carriages.
Residents of Danbury or vicinity have an ex- cellent chance to inspect and procure the latest productions in this line as what is believed to be the largest stock of Carriages, Wagons, Buggies, etc., in Western Connecticut, is carried by Mr. J. L. Day at his establi-hment No. 260 Main street.
This gentleman began business three years ago, and by the excellence of his goods and the low- ness of his prices has established a large and growing business.
The store is 76x75 feet in dimensions, and con- tains in addition to the goods mentioned a fine assortment of Harness, Whips, Ladies' and Gen- tlemen's Riding Saddles and horse goods in gen- eral. All kinds of Harness are made to order at reasonable prices.
Mr. Day was born in this city, and is very well known here.
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