The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Joseph Coffin
Grove Hall fish market, 653 Warren Street
Though not a very large store, this firm has both a large stock and trade, the numerous patrons using up the perishable goods very quickly. A specialty is made of all kinds of fish in their proper season, lobster boiled on the premises being one greatly appreciated feature of the store, and Cape oysters, opened to order, another.
The Market has been in successful operation here for more than 20 years, and a thoroughly good trade has been built up, which is constantly developing and increasing. It is well and nicely fitted with all necessary appliances for the business and might appropriately be called “the marble store,” so much does that kind of fixture predominate. In addition to the staple of fish, there is a fine line of the best canned goods, with such additions of light condiments and accessories which belong naturally to them.
Four assistants and a team are kept always busy, calling for and delivering orders to patrons, and the prompt service rendered at all times has been a great factor in the success achieved.
Mr. Coffin is a well and widely known Dorchester man.