Johnson's Pharmacy Through Maynard History
Johnson's Pharmacy founded in 1866 by Thomas Woodhave in Maynard pre dates the town's incorporation. Ben Johnson led the business, with Ernest and Louis later active as pharmacists. The shop served as post office and early telephone exchange, expanding into soda fountain and ice cream, maintaining a reputation for quality drugs and service across generations. The piece notes its role as a community institution with family involvement and enduring trust.
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Thomas Woodhave
Maynard
Johnson Pharmacy
Benjamin Johnson
Ben Johnson
Ernest
William
Louis
Johnson's Pharmacy
Iland
Johnson
Assabet River Power and Maynard’s Founding History
A historical sketch describes the Assabet River’s role in early Maynard town development. Pioneers from Sudbury Marlborough and Stow petitioned in 1685 to own the land, named the river Elizabeth then Assabet, and built mills and farms. Amory Maynard shaped growth. Maynard incorporated in 1871 as industry expanded with wool, paper, and grain mills. Water rights and William Knight’s innovations fueled Boston’s Cochituate Lake supply.
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Sudbury
Marborough
Stowet
General Court
New England
Elizabeth
Stow
Maynard
Assabet River
American Woolen Company
Amory Maynard
Esquire
Marlborough
Boston
William Knight
Saxonville
Amory Ma
Night
Cochifuate Lake
City of
Quality Pride in A Merriam Co Piano Seats Through the Years
A. Merriam Co of Acton Massachusetts traces its history from 1873 Meriden Connecticut piano stools to 1895 present buildings. The firm emphasizes quality over quantity with Merriam family leadership in sales and Frank A Merriam and William T Merriam as key figures.
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A. Merriam
A. Merriam Co
Acton
Mass
Meriden
Conn
C. W. Chadwick
South Acton
Cadwick and Merriam
Mr. Merriam
Mr. Chadwick
Frank A
William T
Marlborough Gas Light Company Celebrates 57 Years
The Marlborough Gas Light Company marks fifty seven years since its founding by early settlers. The firm now supplies gas to more than 5,000 homes across Marlborough Hudson Maynard Stow Gleasondale and Southborough, showcasing New England pioneer spirit in utility service.
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Marlborough Gas Light Company
Gas Company
New England
Marlborough
Hudson
Maynard
Stow
Gleasondale
Southborough
Maydale Spring Company Sells Quality Beverage
The Maydale Spring Company, led by Paul Hilander for nine years, touts high quality Maydale Beverages. The plant emphasizes cleanliness of bottling, caustic wash, hot water rinses, and a labeled finish. The firm highlights its own mineral spring water and a record year of 1922.
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Maydale
Maydale Spring Company
Paul Hilander
Hilander
Eee
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Fullonton Hat Shop
Main St
Concord Clothing
Walden St
Iis
Japan
Japan Times
Karuiwaza
Tokyo
Karuisaza
Tte
U.S. A
Uncle Sam
China
Matic Press
Service
Maynard, Mass
Gruber Bros
Nishings
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