The Granite monthly, a New Hampshire magazine, devoted to literature, history, and state progress . , whowas succeeded by his father, C. C. , who continued the partner-ship until his death in Avigust, 1883. The mills were destroyed by fireNovember 1, 1883, after which retired from active businesslife. For over half a century he was adeacon and a prominent pillar of theCongregational Church of this town,and one of its most liberal a deeply religious nature, coupledwith a genial disposition and generousto a fault, he was universally re-spected and beloved, and his
The Granite monthly, a New Hampshire magazine, devoted to literature, history, and state progress . , whowas succeeded by his father, C. C. , who continued the partner-ship until his death in Avigust, 1883. The mills were destroyed by fireNovember 1, 1883, after which retired from active businesslife. For over half a century he was adeacon and a prominent pillar of theCongregational Church of this town,and one of its most liberal a deeply religious nature, coupledwith a genial disposition and generousto a fault, he was universally re-spected and beloved, and his name ischerished in many homes that greatlymiss his kindly sympathetic aid. NUT AND BOLT FACTORY Second in importance in the indus-trial history of the town was the nutand bolt factory, built by LafayetteHall in 1862, which stood at the firstfalls of the Piscassic River, about amile above the business section of thetown, and was three times destroyedby fire, from the last of which it wasnever rebuilt. This mill was oper-ated chiefly by water-power, for whichthe falls are most admirably Thomas H. Wiswall Newmarhet on the Lamprey 73 being also equipped with steam foruse when occasion required. Mr. Halls first mill was destroyedin 1876. The works were immedi-ately rebuilt, only to be burned to theground again in 1877. With hischaracteristic energy, Mr. Hall againrebuilt, on the same site, and carriedon a successful business until , 1885, when the factory was de-stroyed for the third time. In 1880 Mr. Halls consumption ofiron amounted to about 800 tons peryear, which was manufactured intobolts, nuts, washers, screws and rail-road supplies. He employed on an average aboutfifteen men, and his payroll amountedto about $5,000 per year. A consid-erable village grew up about this mill,which has been known for many yearsbv the name of Hallsville. BANK In view of the need which the in-creasing business of the town createdfor a local bank, in July, 1855, a char-ter was secu
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