Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
WESTERLY HAS OLDEST DRUG CLERK
Helen Segar-Pawcatuck Woolen Mill Busy on Govern nent Contract.

MT. Greene las given this copy Of the Advertiser to Elisha c. SttIIman as ''tlle oldest living drug clerk Of Westerly" who is now in his He now resides in Ashaway and is5 a frequent visitor in Westerly.
 MT. StillmRn said Wednesday, -Thel Stillman drug store on the west end of the bridge, referred to in The Ad- vertiser, was started in 1S42 fin what was then known as the Potter build ing, by my elder brother, Dr. William H. Stillman. In 16&4, Henry &tillman, a brother of the late Sanford P. Still man was employed by my brother as clerk. Two years later they formed partnership under the firm name of W. H. and H. M. Stiliman- It was this year, think, that The Adver- tiser was issued Soon after my broth er sold out to H. W. Stillman and went to Texas on account of his wife's health. In ls49 or 1850, MT. StiH- man subsequently took Joseph H. Pot ter into partnership. Mr. Stillman subsequently sold out to MT. Potter who, in company with Ely Charnplin, built new store in Main street. east side. where the drug business Is now carried on by Thomas Bannon.
 Elisha StiIlman said his first ex- perience in a drug store was with H. W. StiIlman, on the west end of the bridge. Continuing he said: From
 
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 Congressman Peter Goelet Gerry, oF the Second Rhode Island district, which includes Westerly, is a member of the naval appropriations commit i tee, while not in accord with Repre- Sentative Gardner and others who, ap- parently believe that more or. less radical action is necessary for prop CT preparedness, will insist in treating inc matter literally. Mir. Gerry says: ! man during my service in congress, 5 and I expect to remain such the pres- ent winter. have been a 'two-battle. ship member. which means consistent improvement of our naval strength"
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