Frank F. Hill & Co., groceries, 126 Harvard Street
The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Frank F. Hill & Co.
Dealers in fine groceries and provisions, 126 Harvard Street, Dorchester
Nine years ago, the firm of Frank F. Hill & Co. opened its large and fine grocery store at No. 26 Standish Street, New Dorchester, and remained there until it removed to its still more desirable location at No. 126 Harvard Street. I outgrew its original quarters and removed to its new home in 1905. Its premises are 40 by 50 feet in dimensions, with a basement and also an ell leading to Standish Street, which is devoted to the use of the fish department of the business. The main store is finely fitted in oak, and all of the appointments are thoroughly up-to-date in every respect. Twelve people are employed there, and eight wagons are in constant service in operating the prompt and accurate delivery service maintained by the house. The store contains a superior stock of goods, including staple and fancy groceries, butter, cheese and eggs, teas, coffees and spices, canned goods, jar goods, table delicacies, breakfast and luncheon dainties, family flour, sugar, molasses, vinegar, fresh and salt meats, fresh, salt, smoked and pickled fish, fruits and vegetables, all kinds of farm and dariy products, etc., in almost unending variety. all of the goods kept on sale are of the highest grade obtainable and are guaranteed as to quality. In spite of this, however, the prices charges are moderate and satisfactory to the many patrons of the store. It is the favorite trading place in the locality for discriminating housewives who know that they can get the best value for their money in this establishment. The store is the largest of its kind in this section and has the largest and best patronage, including that of the first families. There seems to be nothing lacing in the attractive features of this model store. The goods sold are all that could be desired, while the serviec is beyond the pale of adverse criticism.
Both Member of the firm werer born in the state of Maine and were educated in their native towns and have lived in Dorchester for a number of years. Mr. Hill is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Boston City Club. Both men are extremely popular in the neighborhood and are respected for their strict integrity and honor in their business relations and for their sterling qualities as private citizens.