The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Granite State Market
Headquarters for fine groceries and provisions, Dorchester Avenue and Parkman Street
In graceful recognition of the commonwealth which gave them birth, the proprietors of one of the leading grocery stores in the Dorchester District have named it the Granite State Market. This store is situated at Dorchester Avenue and Parkman Street and was established eight years ago by the firm composed of W. E. Watts and C.H. Steele. The salesroom is spacious and well appointed for the most attractive and festive display of the choice stock of goods carried there. This stock includes fine staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, butter, cheese, eggs, family flour, canned goods, table delicacies, sugar, etc., in a variety almost limitless, and all of the highest guaranteed quality. The firm makes a specialty of Gold Medal and King Arthur brands of flour and Sanborn coffees. The price’ which rule in the establishment are moderate and satisfactory to the patrons, who number individuals in all walks of life. Employment is given to five people, and three wagons are in daily use in the delivery department of the store, which, by the way, is noted for its promptness and never-failing accuracy. Whenever a house wife orders a bill of goods to be sent to her home, she is certain that the order will be filled quickly and that her household arrangements will not have to be disturbed and upset by a long wait for the delivery of the articles ordered.
Both members of the firm are natives of New Hampshire and possess all of the admirable characteristics of the hardy sons of the famous Granite state.
Note: The Boston Directory for 1900 lists Watts as Willie E. Watts, (Watts, Charles H. Steele), grocers, 1600 Dorchester Avenue.
No. 23964 W. E. Watts
