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No similar house in the country occu- pies a more promising po- sition in the commerce of the country and with ev- e ry advan- tage that large facili- ties, ample
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resources and experienced management can provide,its future growth and advance- ment may confidently be predicted to be fully in accord with its past record of use- fulness and influence.
Hon. James E. Lothrop.
James Elbridge Lothrop, son of Daniel and Sophia (Horne) Lothrop was born in Rochester Nov. 30, 1826. His first American ancestor, on his father's side, Mark Lothrop, was younger brother of Rev. John Lothrop the first minister of Scituate, Mass., and grandson of John Lowthorpe, of Lowthorpe, Yorkshire, Eng- land. Mark was in Salem, Mass., in 1643, but re- moved to Dux- bury, and thence to Bridgewater in 1656, where he died in 1686. His grandson, Mark, married Hannah Alden, a great-granddaugh- ter of John Alden, of the Mayflower, by his wife, Pris- cilla Mullins, com- memorated in his- tory and in Long- fellow's charming poem. The one who said, " Why not speak for yourself, John?" was the direct ancestress of James E. Lothrop. On the maternal side, Dr. Lothrop is descended from Wil- liam Horne, of Horne's Hill in Dover, who held his exposed position in the In- dian wars, and whose estate has been in the family name from 1662 until the pres- ent generation ; but he was killed in the massacre of June 28, 1689. Through the Horne line, also, came descent from Rev. Joseph Hull, minister at Durham in 1662, a graduate at the university of
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Cambridge, England ; from John Ham, of Dover ; from the emigrant John Heard, and others of like vigorous stock. It was his ancestress, Elizabeth (Hull) Heard, whom the old historians call a' " brave gentlewoman," held her garrison- house, the frontier fort in Dover in the Indian wars, and successfully defended it in the massacre of June 28, 1689.
Dr. Lothrop received his education at the Rochester Academy, and at Strafford Academy, Dover, and taught school at the age of sixteen. In 1843 he took up the study of medicine with his uncle, Jeremiah Horne, M.D., at Fall River, and also acquired a practical knowl- edge of the drug business in his uncle's drug store. At the age of nine- teen he came to Dover and en- gaged in the drug business, subse- quently admitting his brothers, Dan- iel and John C., into partnership, under the style of 1). Lothrop & Co. Drug stores were opened at New- market, Meredith Village, Great Falls and Ames- bury Mills, Mass. These were afterwards sold and the busi- ness became concentrated in Dover. Dr. Lothrop took the degree of M. D. at Jef- ferson Medical College in 1848, but re- linquished his practice of medicine to devote his entire attention to the drug business. So largely had the business grown that it was necessary to increase the working force and a half interest in the drug store was conveyed to Mr. Alonzo T. Pinkham, the firm name be- coming Lothrop & Pinkham. The firm of D. Lothrop & Co. next engaged in
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the clothing business, admitting their father, Daniel Lothrop, into partnership, under the style of 1). Lothrop & Sons, and established branches at Rochester and Great Falls, now the city of Somers- worth. That at Rochester was sold out and the firm purchased the clothing busi- ness of Joshua Varney which was removed to the home store on Franklin square. The death of Daniel Lothrop, senior, occurred in the year 1872, and a brother, M. Henry Lothrop (at one time President of the Dover Common Council), after eight years' service as salesman, in 1877 took one half interest in the cloth- ing business, D). Lothrop & Co. retaining the other half. Since 1870 they have been in the new, lofty, spacious store which forms the centre of Morrill's block. In 1880, M. Henry Lothrop was trans- ferred to the Boston department and the firm entered into partnership with Charles H. Farnham & Co., who took one third interest in the clothing business, under the firm name of Lothrops, Farnham & Co.
To the Dover business was also added in 1873 another department, consisting of musical instruments, music, pianos and organs, sewing machines and musical merchandise, which has since grown to immense proportions, being now one of the largest houses of the kind in the state.
The name of D. Lothrop & Co. has even more than a national reputation. In 1850 they purchased the stock of books held by Elijah Wadleigh and began business as booksellers. In 1852 they purchased the entire building. In addi- tion to their retail business they built up a good jobbing trade, and did some pub- lishing. In a few years they sold the Dover book business and Daniel Lothrop went to Boston and opened a store-1). Lothrop & Co .- at Cornhill. This was a success and in 1876 they took the whole four story double store on Franklin street corner of Hawley and fitted it elegantly. The great success of their publishing work necessitated the leasing of a five- story building on Purchase street for manufacturing purposes.
The sudden decease of Daniel Lothrop in 1892 left the whole control and man-
agement of the immense publishing busi- ness in the hands of Dr. J. E. Lothrop and Mrs. Daniel Lothrop, and it was ably conducted by them for about two years. In the meantime the whole business and property of D. Lothrop & Co. had been purchased by Dr. J. E. Lothrop, includ- ing the drug and music stores and real estate (John C. Lothrop afterwards re- purchasing the property at Great Falls). These were of such magnitude and im- portance that with his increasing years Dr. Lothrop deemed it wise, even with great pecuniary sacrifice to reorganize the D. Lothrop Co. corporation, and with the consent and assistance of Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and John C. Lothrop a new cor- poration was established in 1894 under the style of the Lothrop Publishing Co., with the condition that it should conduct business upon the same principles and carry out the purpose and designs of the founders. By adopting this course he has been relieved of the enormous labor attending the personal conduct of the Boston business and is enabled to add greater force and vigor to all his Dover enterprises.
Dr. Lothrop has in addition to his business the entire care of real estate, comprising many stores and tenements, including the Morrill estate. He has been a director in the Cochecho Na- tional bank from 1858, was chosen Vice-President in 1873, and has been its President since 1876. In 1871 he be- came a director in the Cocheco Aqueduct Association, its clerk in 1872, and from 1875 its president. He was also a direc- tor in the Portsmouth and Dover R. R., in the Eliot Bridge Company, and has been President of the Dover Board of Trade. In 1872, Dr. Lothrop represent- ed the city in the Legislature and served two terms, 1883-1884, as Mayor of the city. He married Mary E., daughter of the late Joseph Morrill. In politics he is a Republican, and his religious persua- sion is that of a Methodist.
In promoting all manufacturing and industrial interests he has always taken a most prominent, active, unselfish and successful part, and the general manufac- turing and mercantile interests of the
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city and state have been elevated and held at a higher standard by his indomi- table energy, sterling integrity, untiring and persistent efforts and constant devo- tion to the public welfare. As a financier his judgment has been sound and his views of the most healthy character. As chief magistrate of the city and in the legislature his influence was ever used in behalf of progressive enterprise and ju- dicious expenditure. It is to his en- deavors that the Dover Public Library
music trade, none enjoy a higher reputa- tion than the Oliver Ditson Company of Boston. Dr. J. E. Lothrop has for several years been associated with this company in the sale of pianos, in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, in connection with his large music store. The warerooms of J. E. Lothrop & Co. are in the Morrill block and are conveniently appointed. They contain a complete assortment of pianos and organs and an excellent line of mandolins, banjos, guitars, violins,
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owes its origin. Now in his seventy- second year, after fifty-three years de- voted to business, he is active in body, clear and vigorous in mind and success- fully conducting enterprises in this city, Somersworth and Rochester of a magni- tude and importance, the labors and re- sponsibilities of which few even younger men would be willing to assume.
James E. Lothrop & Co.
Of those who devote attention to the
music boxes, reed instruments and in fact everything usually associated with a first class music store. A large stock of musi- cal merchandise is always to be found here, including sheet music, music books and musical instrument fittings. All the latest popular songs are put on sale as soon as published. The celebrated But- terick's patterns are also kept in stock. In the department of second hand pianos and organs may be found an excellent and varied lot of second hand instru- ments, which will either be sold at mod-
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erate prices or rented subject to purchase. In the sewing machine department will be found all the standard makes of new and second hand machines, containing all the latest styles and most modern im- provements. On account of taking other machines in exchange for the celebrated New Home, a large number of various makes are constantly for sale at merely nominal prices. The trade of the house is large and extends generally throughout this state and Massachusetts and patrons
Daniel Lothrop & Sons in 1855 and con- tinued so until 1872 when, upon the death of Daniel Lothrop, Senior, the name was changed to I). Lothrop & Co. In 1883, Charles H. Farnham became a partner, the style becoming Lothrops, Farnham & Co. The premises occupy a splendid position in the Morrill block, two handsome stores being utilized for the purposes of the busi- ness. Branches are maintained at Roch- ester and Somersworth. The Rochester store was opened in April, 1886, and the
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are assured of receiving every advantage of quality and price when dealing with this representative concern.
Lothrops, Farnham & Co.
The house of I.othrops, Farnham & Co. has contributed in a most important way to the material prosperity of Dover. Its resources are ample and it leads in its line of trade throughout a large amount of ter- ritory. The business was established by Dr. James E. Lothrop under the name of
Somersworth store in Aug., 1895. In all thirty-one courteous and thoroughly com- petent salesmen are employed. They carry at all times a vast and seasonable stock of clothing in all grades, stylish in cut, of ex- cellent make and finish, neat, substantial, and sold at remarkably low prices. In the hat and furnishing goods department the display is always a tempting one, comprising all that is desirable in shirts, collars, cuffs, neckwear, underwear, hos- iery, gloves, bags, hats, caps, etc. The shoe department is replete with all the
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latest standard makes of shoes for both sexes and a large stock of children's and misses' footwear is kept on hand. This department will bear favorable compari- son with any store of the kind in New England, being elegantly furnished and carpeted. It is safe to assert that a more comprehensive, elegant or desirable as- sortment of goods appropriate to the va- rious departments cannot be found in the state. The store itself is the handsomest and one of the largest in the city, perfect-
Somersworth and Boston, pushing with vigor the interests of the firm.
Lothrops & Pinkham.
For over half a century the name of Dr. Lothrop has been associated with the drug business in Dover. It was he who, in 1845, established the concern from which has sprung the present large busi- ness. The firm at its inception was D. Lothrop & Co., but in 1868 it became
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ly lighted and ventilated and is a pleasant place to visit. Polite and obliging sales- men give the same attention to rich and poor alike and the prices of all the goods are uniformly low. Built upon a solid foundation with no misrepresentation the firm has worthily earned the reputa- tion of reliable outfitters and hopes to still further augment its trade by con- stantly studying the wants of their pat- rons. Mr. Farnham is the active partner and manages the entire business. He spends one day each week in Rochester,
necessary to add to the working force and Mr. Alonzo T. Pinkham was given a half interest. From the very start the business was a success. In 1870 the store, which is located in the Morrill block, was enlarged and now measures 25 × 75 feet with about 1000 feet of cellar space. In compliance with the popular demand the firm added a wall paper department which has become a leading feature of the house. The store is well and tastefully fitted up with large plate-glass show cases and cabinets, and
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complete stocks are carried of the freshest and purest drugs and chemicals, articles for the toilet, fancy goods, soaps and per- fumes of domestic and foreign manufacture, cigars, druggists' sun- dries, etc. A specialty is made of compound- ing family recipes and physicians' prescrip- tions with accuracy and care, only the purest drugs being used. Pure soda and mineral waters are dispensed, all syrups being the choicest the market affords. Mr. Pinkham is a thoroughly expert pharmacist and is held in high esteem by his fellow professionals and the community at large. Several assist- ants are employed and patrons are at all times assured of receiving courteous and prompt attention. In 1888 the Wheeler store at the corner of Central avenue and Silver
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it was moved across the street into a building especially constructed for it, where under the effi- cient management of Mr. Geo. F. McFar- land a successful busi- ness has been estab- lished.
A. W. Hayes.
Mr. A. W. Hayes was born in South Newmarket in 1852 and as a boy attended the district school of his native town. He came to Dover in 1868 and entered the em- ployment of James A. Horne (jeweler), in September, 1869, to learn the watchmaking business, remaining until February, 1874. During this period he had worked assiduous- ly to master his chosen calling in which he soon became an expert, and upon leaving Mr. Horne he accepted employ-
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street, was purchased and thoroughly re- fitted and stocked as a modern pharmacy, meeting with such success that in 1894
ment as watchmaker with the large and well known jewelry firm of Charles W. Kennard & Co. of Boston, where he re-
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mained for ten years. In 1884 he re- turned to Dover and purchased the jew- elry business conducted by C. S. Kingman at 424 Central avenue. The store is taste- fully appointed, fitted with handsome plate-glass show windows and possesses every facility for displaying to the best advantage the magnificent and valuable stock. This embraces fine American and European watches, diamonds and precious stones, both mounted and loose, jewelry, sterling silver and silver plate, clocks, bronzes, art novelties, and many articles of use and ornament, all of which have
quality. Mr. Hayes is most popular with his fellow citizens and is a member of Moses Paul Lodge of Masons and of Wecohamet Lodge, Order of Odd Fellows. He was also parish clerk of the Peirce Memorial church three years. In addi- tion to his jewelry business Mr. Hayes makes a specialty of handling standard makes of bicycles, including the celebra- ted Sterling and Orient wheels. In this department a large business is done and every facility is afforded patrons to ac- quire a wheel that will stand the test of time.
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been selected with a refined taste and judgment that meet with the approval of all customers. A watch and jewelry re- pairing department is among the facilities of the house, and the most costly watch may be confidently left here with the as- surance that it will be returned in perfect running order. Mr. Hayes has devoted a lifetime to the jewelry business, is prac- tically proficient in all its details, and is fully conversant with the requirements of patrons. He is progressive in his methods to secure the choicest goods and supply them at as low prices as is consistent with
Byron F. Hayes.
This house was originally founded by Ira W. Nute & Co. in 1872. In 1879 Mr. Byron F. Hayes became manager and in 1887 entered the firm as a partner, the style being changed to Nute & Hayes. Mr. Hayes continued as the managing partner of the firm until Mr. Nute's death in March, 1896. Three months later he acquired the business and has since con- ducted it under his own name. The store is located in the Morrill block and has ample accommodation for the recep-
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tion of customers and for displaying the large and costly stock which is always kept on hand. This embraces everything in the way of staple and fancy dry goods and notions, ladies' and children's furnishings, underwear, hosiery, gloves, corsets, skirts, waists, ladies', misses' and children's gar- ments and everything associated with a first class store of the kind. A specialty is made of fine imported dress goods, silks, velvets, cloaks, capes and suits, all of the latest styles and fashion. The house caters to no particular class, but provides for all and quotes prices which will compare fa- vorably with any similar concern in the
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large cities. All goods are carefully se- lected and are the products of the leading manufacturers of the country.
Mr. Hayes is a native of Milton, where he was born Nov. 30, 1854, coming to Dover in 1872 and entering the employ- ment of Ira W. Nute & Co. He is con- versant with the dry goods business in all its details and has conducted the af- fairs of his house with judgment and vigor, advancing the interests of his cus- tomers in every legitimate manner, and at the same time developing a business that is most creditable. He is a member
of the I. O. O. F. and of the Royal Ar- canum. Mr. Hayes was married Novem- ber 30, 1887, to Miss Mary F. White- house of this city and has a charming residence at 28 Mount Vernon street. He is a member of the Methodist church and of the Official Board of that body.
Daniel H. Wendell.
The subject of this sketch was born in Dover July 25, 1814, and resided in this city during a long and useful life, depart- ing on Dec. 26, 1895. Mr. Wendell's ancestry dates back to 1640 when, Evart Jansen Wendell emigrated from Germany to this country and settled in Albany, N. Y. This ancestor had three sons, Abra- ham, Isaac and Jacob. One of these remained in Albany, another removed to Portsmouth, N. H., and a third to Boston. The subject of this sketch came from the Boston branch, and numbered among his relationships Wendell Phillips and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Mr. Wendell's occupa- tion was principally that of insurance agent and manager of real estate, and in this field he built up a large and prosperous business. He was also Justice of the Peace, Insur- ance Commissioner and member of the Legislature prior to the city charter.
Mr. Wendell was married on Sept. 16, 1837, to Huldah Jenness, daughter of Deacon Solomon Jenness. Of their chil- dren, three lived to maturity, one son and two daughters. The son, D. A. Wendell, M. D)., died in 1871, from a disease contracted in the civil war, throughout which he served as an assis- tant surgeon. One daughter, Ellen E., died in 1874, while the remaining daugh- ter, Caroline R., survives.
Mrs. Wendell, the wife and mother, was a woman of great intellectuality, with a strong grasp of affairs, and was always intent on doing the utmost possible good in her journey through life. Very philan- thropic, her charities were many and va- ried. Her death in 1885 was a sad blow to her family and friends. Miss Caroline R. Wendell, the surviving daughter, has been President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union since 1892, and pre- vious to that time for thirteen years was
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secretary of the same institution. She is also connected with several other philan- thropic institutions of a similar character. Miss Wendell's efforts in behalf of temper- ance and purity have been very marked and she is an active influence for good in her chosen calling.
Mr. Wendell may be said to have grown up with Dover. He was familiar with its scenes from early boyhood and his reminiscences of old Dover were the delight of family and friends. He could relate by the hour the various changes time has wrought in the physi- cal aspects of this ancient town and his remembrance of occurren- ces and men of 60 to 70 years ago was very vivid.
He was a man of marked indi- viduality, with firm convic- tions and the courage to express them. Perhaps the most notable feature of his life, however, was his high regard for in- tegrity. He was a practical example of the fact that business can be conducted successfully and with honor. His benev- olence was large but discriminating and much of it found its way through the hands of his family in the upbuilding of the cause of temperance and the rights of woman. His bearing upon the street was striking and attractive. Courteous in demeanor with lithe step and graceful yet dignified carriage, he reminded one
of a gentleman of the old school. Intensely devoted to his family, kindly in his nature, with strong religious con- victions, he has passed away with a firm belief that God had a strong hold upon him and the future, and that He would adjust all things well.
Charles L. Howe.
Charles L. Howe belongs to one of the oldest and most honored fam- ilies of New England. He is a son of the late Dr. A. W. Howe whose mother was sister to Ex- Governor Levi Wood- bury of New Hampshire, and is a direct descendant on the mater- nal side of President Dunster, the first president of Harvard College, ap- pointed in 1638. It was in President Dunster's house that the first print- ing press used in the West- ern hemi -- sphere was set up, being used in those early days to print the college pamphlets.
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Mr. Howe's love for flowers began in his early childhood, and even then he was the proud possessor of lovely plants. He embarked in the nursery business when he was quite young, the present being the third set of greenhouses he has owned. Mr. Howe sold out his busi- ness in Nashua in 1891 and came to Dover, having purchased the site until
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