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Masons

Joseph L. Blake and Edmund and Joseph W. Mason were long the principal stone masons in Hampton, the last of whom still plies the trade. John Carr Davis labors in the same vocation.

John W. Dearborn had formerly the monopoly of the brick and mortar business. He carries a considerable stock, and employs several hands.

Thomas A. Brown and Otis W. Marston do a good amount of business, in the same line.

Painters

Rufus S. Johnson, George A. Johnson, and A. K. & N. T. Blake are much engaged in this business, in Hampton and neighboring towns. They have other men in their employ.

John Albert Towle -- Coal Dealer

Mr. Towle formerly kept a grocery store; began to deal in coal in 1884; has now the monopoly for the town, though some individuals ship from Portsmouth and Newburyport, for their own use, and Mr. S. W. Dearborn supplies several families. Mr. Towle sold three thousand dollars worth of coal in 1891. Back to previous section -- Forward to next section -- Return to Table of Contents