The illustrated LaconianHistory and industries of Laconia, of the city and its manufacturing and business interests . ablishment nowconducted by Messrs. Knight & Hunt-ress (William F. Knight and HamlinHuntress) is one of the oldest mercan-tile establishments in Laconia. In theold Meredith Bridge days this store wasconducted as a general store, handlingdry goods, groceries, etc., by K. and Charles Parker, both nowdeceased. William F. Knight, the sen-ior member of the present firm, enteredthe store as a clerk for Parker Bros, inJune, 1864, and in 1S67 he was practi- I
The illustrated LaconianHistory and industries of Laconia, of the city and its manufacturing and business interests . ablishment nowconducted by Messrs. Knight & Hunt-ress (William F. Knight and HamlinHuntress) is one of the oldest mercan-tile establishments in Laconia. In theold Meredith Bridge days this store wasconducted as a general store, handlingdry goods, groceries, etc., by K. and Charles Parker, both nowdeceased. William F. Knight, the sen-ior member of the present firm, enteredthe store as a clerk for Parker Bros, inJune, 1864, and in 1S67 he was practi- In 1873 Mr. Knight was a member ofthe firm of Mansur& Knight, one of theoldest concerns in the furniture trade inthis place. In 1S87 the furniture firmwas changed to Knight cS: Robinson(William F. Knight and Mark M. Rob-inson). Located at the corner of Main andMill streets, one of the busiest spots inthe city, the establishment of has always been a thriving andprosperous concern. Strictly reliablegoods and moderate profits has alwaysbeen the motto at this store, and hasresulted in a constantly increasing trade. - Knight & Huntresss Dry-Goods Store. cally in control of the business. Heeventually bought out the original firmand in company with the late Mrs. MaryT. Hull, under the firm name of W. & Co., conducted a flourishingtrade for ten years. During the follow-ing ten years Mr. Knight was sole pro-prietor, and then Mr. George Tetreaubecame his associate, the firm name be-coming W. F. Knight & Tetreau. was succeeded by Mr. HamlinHuntress, and the style of the firm waschanged to Knight & Huntress, thepresent firm. In addition to the dry goods business,Mr. Knight is also interested in thefurniture business in the same block. during the last half century. TheKnight & Huntress establishment to-day carries a larger stock and does alarger business than at any time in itshistory. William Franklin Knight, the seniormember of the firm, was born in Hano-ver,
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