The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-12
.FAIRCHILD'S STORE WAS BRIGHT PLACE
 IN OLD BRIDGEPORT
Attracted Much Attention 50 Years Ago After x
 Civil War.

Probably one of the most prominent hings that marked the recuperation # Bridgeport after the depression of he Civil War, was the esta blishment # the G. w. Fairchild & Sons Co, me- on Main street, soon after the lose of the Civil War. The methods, which. Hleh were far advanced, at racted much attention. The brilliant y lighted store front made a hole in he darknessl of Main street.
 Bridgeport was then experiencing a loom, in a smaller measure, than the me now in progress Factories wee being built, new stores were added. iouses were constructed and the peo- sle settled down to a peaceful and in lustrious living.
 About this time George W. Fair lhild, an expert watch and diamond alesman of New York city, heard tbout Bridgeport, and after looking he city over promptly leased No. D. he centre store in the new building [ eral months befort it was finished. He had served a long apprenticeship t.5 watch salesman with s. B. Ben edict on the Bpwery, which was then sae of New York fashionable streets; the Benedict firm still being in ex- stence. In 1861, he received a f1atter- IT offer to take charge of large icwelry house in Newburn, N. C., and Kith the understanding that the posi- vacant went to that ClIy -Only se find that his predecessor in the po- tition was still in charge. With his stognary love of fair play Mr. Fair. el1iId refused to turn another man out ef a position and promptly returned 70 New " ork where he received fiat serihg offers from the two leading Broadway Jewelry firms, Osborn, Boardman & Townsend, and Tiffany Co. He accepted the place of dia- nond ex pert with the former firm and continued with them until he entered the ranks of Bridgeport business men Today with one exception he is the Oldest business man in point of years of continuous service in the city, F. M, Hopkins having started in the stove and timing business few years before
 About the first of November three stoxes were in the new Citizens, build ing No. on the .orner being occu- fancy goods store, which Is still re- membered by many Nos 3 was opened by W aldo Brothers as a mems cloth ing store. and the middle. store, No 2, by Mr. Fairchild. The original sadver- tisement as it appeared in the Brid dge- duced in our advertising columns.
 After a few delays Fairchild's was finally opened for business on Nov. s 14 and was a great success from the start ! The newspapers giving it con- siderable attention. The Farmer call ing especial attention to the brilliant appea ra nee of the store at night un- der stthe new gas light The Stand ard uTl1er date of Nov. Essays: We have taken a look at the fine things in the JeweIry store of G. W Fair cF7iFd co. is the Citizens Building Then, splendid array of elegant, use full and ornamental goods takes sone's eye and would take even an editors greenbacks if only subscribers would pay up so that he had any to spare.
 One could be reconciled< to the flight of Time if he had one of their splendid watches or clocks to mark and record it's progress1 Things in gold and silver; nsclxIe and. bronze, and in various other kinds of ma Ferfals, of cunning workmanship. and elegant design are to be found in thei1 store and can easily be taken there from by any one who will give the ,needfuP in exchange
 About this time three night watch men were appointed by the City coun- ell ito patrol the streets a nighi whether because of the valuable Fair child stock or because a lady residing gobbler stolen is not made clear ir the news of the day.
 The proper observance of the Gold en Anniversary has been a matter O. much thought and of careful prepara ton by the members of G. w Fair child & Sons. Inc. as the firm is nov Known The store will be in gals dress. and special stocks have beer added to all departments affording z splendid opportunity to select ami versary. and holiday gifts.
 The celebration will begin on Sat urday, November 13, and be .contfn ned every business day up to, ant including the following Saturday E Dainty souvenirs have been provided which Will serve as valuable memen tes of the occasion. S
 A cordial invitation is extended t, present and prospective patrons ts call at the store, 947 Main street, Ianc enjoy this Golden Anniversary.