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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16.,
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. Good material and good workmanship went into the construction of his wares. The old Methodist Church, a tenement house then as now, has changed very little in half a century. On the corner of Cross street was Noah's Ark, in which Noah Hathaway and his wife reared at least nineteen children. Mrs. Hathaway never appeared outside her door-yard, but her husband was a constant attendant at the Methodist Church, where his resounding Amens disconcerted the stranger in pulpit or pew. Mr. Jaquith's store, in what we now call Washington Square (the naughty boys and girls called it Jake's), was well patronized by the youngsters. He sold groceries, candy, gum (prohibited in my case, although I fear sometimes enjoyed), pickled limes and other things too numerous to mention, strictly at retail. The store was open evenings (except possibly Wednesdays) and the men of the neighborhood made it their club room, where subjects big and little were discussed. The property next to the stor