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

ton, obtaining a we'll merited partnership
in due course OF time.
Samuel II. Read secured all his knowi-
edge Of grocery with this house, his. con-
nectiOn dating back to 1875, he then being
81 years Of age. He IVES born in New Ha-
ven, and received his partnership at the
same time as Mr.. Miner. 1t gives me great
pleasure to refer to this gentleman. He
could but be popular with the trade, he
must advance 1t. Mr.. Read has always be-
lieyed, that however able a grocer may be,
he has still something to make himself ac-
quainted with, and acquire knowledge in,
and holds the opinion that there is always
something to learn. ] am satisfied, that
there Is not a man that has the interest Of
his business more at heart than Samuel I'll.
Read. New Haven must be proud of this
first class, representative business man who
has done so much for the city. and is of
such advanced ideas. He Is q member of
firm, that is destined to be the Won
MOltke or the grocery business of Connect
cut, business controlled by men as am
bilious and determined in their chosen cali
ing. rs was that great general in military
affairs. Mr.. Read has many friends and ac-
quaintanceS and knows just what they
want; He has pleasant smile, strongly re-
sembling Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania,
looking upon the bright side, never being
down-cast, or crushed. The Young Mems
Christian Association he always was the
strongest advocate of, and its work. ami
the fine structure recently erected he has
been very much interested in. Mr.. Read Is
chairman of the building committee of the
Young Mems Christian Association and
yice-president Of the Celluliod Starch Co,
Of New Haven, Incorporated in 1887, being
one of the original ineorporators
John f. Garrette is u rare man. HIS
whole business career has eXemDlifed the
axiom. Character is diamond that
scratches every stone I find 1t difficult TO
decided talents. and worthy of the greatest
praise. He Is in every sense of the word
selfmade, and has many friends. He is of
such a nature. that he could not be con-
ferlOr goods. They must possess quality
and purity. Most of his time is now passed
in the office.
Mr.. Garrette is from an old family who
came to this country in the early part of
the elghteenth century. His great grand
was massacred by the Indians. at Wyom-
ing, Penn, In 1862 The subject Of our
sketch had lived in seven states during his
minority. When. Is. he was a common Ia
bOrer on railroad constructions. When 81,
he left his home in Maryland, and ionrn-
ed to Hartford, Conn, where his services
were sought by a wholesale fruit firm, as
delivery clerk. Securing this position In
man, in which capacity he continued
through six changes Of firm. He catered
the employ Of Yale & Bryan through Mr..
Miners wish, April /, 1888. Mr.. Garrette
mas always Iudul MS nome Ill hdrLlJFu
since 1873 where he still resides commut.
ing between the two cities His position
socially Is interchangeable and he Is treas
urer OF prominent churcn TO which office
he has been unanimously elected for several
years. Mr.. Garrette has not been out Of
employment since 1874, and all the positions
have come to him unsolicited. 1t is worthy
Of note that all members of the firm of
Miner, Read & Garrette have won their
spurs on the road. Mr.. Garrette Is thirty
second degree mason. and visited Chrome
with Mr. Miner In 1898.
FINALLY would refer to the Commercial
Trader. Through which the firm has
reached the, trade with great success. Mr..
Read having suggested its establishment.
This paper is very popular and instructive
periodical to those engaged IL the grocery
business and to general merchants.
The building Is situated at 105-f15 State
street. Its advantages have already been
referred to. If you visit the premises you
would be received cordially, there is no red
tape, the millionaire, and the laborer are
| treated just the same, but remember that
with this house there is no sentiment in
Hungerford Patent Rooster placed in 1890,
should be preferred to. Purchaes are made
| in coffee In round lots, directly from the
place of growth, the parcels ranging In
value Of many thousands of dollars. ! must
add something more, as to the Sphinx
coffee. 1t Is considered the best value
| in the market. II is Mr.. Miners special
blend, and for years has been constantly
under his personal supervision. / am in
formed, that such d record In sales has
never been made by any coffee Introduced
by any grocery Wholesale house In this
state. No one understands the require
nients of the New England consumer better
than Mr.. Miner. The Sphinx; In style. fla
vor, and aroma, Is a revelation. The pusi-
| ness should be cIassed as wholesale grocers,
manufacturers, and roasters of coffees. and
special mill agents fore the white Loaf
-four and handlers OF teas, canned goods,
etc. In canned good the celebrated Nut.
mentioned, commanding very large sale.
| Molasses this firm has long made spe-
cialty of. In tobaccoes the leading brands
| both in smoking and plug are carried. In
cigars the particular attention Of dealers