The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
JOHNSON & BROTHER.

great jurist, holding in the past most
responsible offices, gave valuable informa-
ton as to this enterprise:
This Is, undoubtedly, one Of the great
standing is of the highest. 1t was placed
Johnson + ana Harold ST. c. Johnson. ' who S
came originally from Seymour, Conn, be-
ginning business in 1863 and also by
Charles $. johnson and Henry b. johnson.
sons of Henry ). Johnson. who became
pr0prietorS in 1900.
''rhese gentlemen are the youngest indi-
viduals, sole proprietors of so important
grocery in New Haven, and indeed, proba-
bly, in New England. Both We're born in
this city. Thay nave q great responsibility.
You must remember that this enterprise
has been before the citizens for over forty
years, and there has never been stain
upon its escutcheou. Therefore, the mp
holding of the dignity Of this old house
was placed in the hands of two young men.
better selection could not have been
made. remember when they took con
troll doubts were expressed, some giving the
young men but a few weeks before the In
evitable crash would come, 1t was +hen
that being alone responsible, Il great ad
ministrative and executive ability dis
played itself"
Said an ex-memher of the state senate:
"All who know the young men predict a
still greater future for them. Both possess
many of their fathers and nncics trails
men Of large wealth and nigh standing at
| the time of their death. ] woS one of the
customers for years and am still purcha-
ser. The sudden death of Harold johnson
! in the store In 1896 was a shock to the
| community and the demise of Henry s.
| Johnson in 1900 was greatly regretted
! Both We're the soul of honor, and their
| names will be remembered rs long as gro
| ceries are sold in New Haven. and they
| did much to elevate the position Of the
business in the city"
hing, h enJF EGT
s have watched the career Of Charles s.
johnson with much interest he being i
graduate of Yale University class Of '94.
On the death of his uncle, Harold johnson.
Charles took control of the business, and
!, assisted by his fathers advice, carried it
| on to now honors. and on tine death of
the latter, succeeded with his brother,
| Henry B. Johnson. to the business. Both
have an easy bearing. which is invaluable
| in business of this kind and the broth
| ers are verv sincere
The business Is fancy groceries, wines
and cigars. A great reputation has been
secured in teas and coffees, and the firm
believe they are selling Abeher coffee
\ the public to judge. In -four the leader is
| Fancy HaXall. and in butter the product
| of the East Haddam Creamery Is endorsed.
| Everything carried by this firm decides
| what has already been referred to, and
shows that 1t has recognized the fact that
| its prosperity has been secured by the
satisfaction given to its customers. and
whose welfare has therefore been studied
| Nothing but policy honorable and encr-
| getic could have brought about such re-
| suits.
| Said an old inhabitant Il representative
citizen and the founder of one of our lead
| ing clubs: While the shipping and re-
ceiving facilities of johnson u Brother are
unsurpassed, the building at 411-413
| State street, corner of Court. meets every
requirement, having been so changed under
( the present management that the old in
habitants would hardly recognize the gro
| Gerry of Il few years ago. On the premises
are stored many rare old goods.
II must add something as to the OId
| Golden Wedding Rye. which this house
| has made its leader for ten years 1t is a
| high grade whiskey with high grade
price. The handling of this whiskey in
1892 was Il move which made the name of
Johnson Il Brother familiar over wide
area. This was most sagacious venture,
interesting not only the trade, but fami.
lies who admired the medicinal qualities Of
the Old Golden Wedding Rye whiskey. I
have used this whiskey,. as indeed all 9th.
} er goods carried by johnson & Brother in