In many small New Hampshire towns, the general store has a social function along with retail one.
People go to buy light bulbs or lottery tickets and stop awhile to discuss the news and gossip.
The 110-year old Henniker Pharmacy is one such place, but the soda fountain and sandwich bar, prescription service and a downstairs toy store set it apart from other general stores. Located at the corner of Route 114 and Main Street, at the town's sole blinking light intersection, it is a focal point for both residents and tourists driving into town from Routes 202 and 9. Joe Clement is the seventh owner of the business, a lifelong resident of the town and a trusted pharmacist. Patricia Goldberg of Bradford has been one of those customers for 30 years. On a recent afternoon while she was waiting to pick up medicine, she said Clement is always helpful, whether she's looking for makeup or prescriptions.