Sawyer, plasterer; Nels Hansen, painting and decorating; O. K. Barber Shop, J. Humpal, proprietor; Iddings & Johnson ; Bridgeport Blade.

Various changes and extensions will be noted concerning some of these stores already mentioned that still are in existence.

The Golden Rule Store has flourished under its present ownership, Guy Gardner, who bought out the Millett stock. Robert Gregg's grocery has been in operation for about four years. R. V. Brown grocery stock is an old-timer in this line.

The Daylight clothing stock of Morris & McGee is the successor of the LeBlanc stock and shares this field with the general stores, J. L. Miller & Company and Charles West, the tailor. The hardware stores are those of Beerline and Scott and Winter Hardware Company.

L. R. North new has an undertaking establishment. The lumber yards are those of Carr & Neff and the Bridgeport Lumber Company, formerly Bradford-Kennedy. F. H. Putman started in with this concern. When Mr. Trinnier went out, J. L. Tout came in and later G H. Watkins became part of this concern. In addition to the old Miller opera house, Bridgeport has had for some time a very up-to-date picture theatre, the Lyric.

Auto Business

A business that has risen to a position of supreme importance within the short life of Bridgeport has been the auto business with its garages, tire and accessories, sales and repair shops.

Leslie Boodry put in the first garage in Bridgeport where the Buick garage is now located. W. H. Willis soon expanded his hardware and implement business so that he handles the Studebaker and Oakland cars. The Bridgeport Motor Company handling the Ford agency, built an attractive and substantial garage. Millet & Smith handle the Monarch tires. C. Clawges became distributor for the Patterson, Buick and Chevrolet.