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��that church, and held that relation for twenty years. He was absolutely loyal to his denomination, but was no bigot, being in full fellowship with all men, of every denomination, who believe in the Son of God. The modifying iia- fluences of Christianity had a lofty ex- emplification in his life. An imperi- ous nature took on gentleness. He sought to " add to faith virtue ; and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance pa- tience, and to jjatience godliness, and

��to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness charity."

This well-rounded, cheerful and useful life ended December 13, 1879, at an age greater by seventeen years than was reached by either of his pa- rents. He had been conscious for some months that his end was ap- proaching, and wrote in a letter, dated October 13 : " My health is becoming more and more feeble ; but ' goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life,' and surely I shall not complain at the end."

��TIJE DOW BLO CKS.

��The strip of laud in CJoncord east of the Stickney block and Eagle Hall, south of Free Bridge street, west of the Xortli- eru Railroad and north of the Eagle Hotel stable, was bought of one of the Stickney heirs, in December, 18S1, for !t)!lO,000, l/y Samuel H. Dow, a citizen of Warner. On this piece of property, which includes about one acre of land, INIr. Dow pro- ceeded to erect a block, 155 feet long and 36 feet wide, of four stories, imme- diately in the rear of Eagle Hall. It \\as finished in April, 1883, at a cost of $15,000, and immediately occupied by tenants. Roberts, blacksmith, took one division of the basement ; I'orter Blan- chard's Sons, two divisions; Benj. C. Ste- vens, machinist, two divisions. The first story is occupied by Lorenzo Dow, car- penter ; James Moore & Sons, hardware ; Porter Blanchard's Sons, churns ; and

B. C. Stevens. The second stoiy is oc- cupied by W. C. Patten, furniture ; James Moore & Sons; Porter Blanchard's Sons; and B.C.Stevens. Porter Blan- chard's Sons occupy the third story.

On the site of the old Stickney store- house, formerly occupied by Mr. Sibley,

C. fJ. Connor, and Savage Brothers, and more lately by J. C. Tilton, as a carriage- shop, Mr. Dow next erected a building, 102 feet long and GO feet wide, of three stories, with a wing toward ]Main street, 36 by 40 feet, of three stories, at an ex- pense of about $2r),.

Woodworth, Dodge ^c Company, im- •Tiiediately upon its completion, January 1, 1881, occupied the whole of the main

��building, carrying an immense wholesale stock of grain and groceries. Connected with the building to the south is a wing, in which is a steam-engine of 35 horse- power, furnishing power for a grist-mill in the building.

The upper story of the west wing has been fitted and furnished lor a room for the Concord Reform Club. The first floor and basement have not yet been leased.

In the north-west corner of the lot the third block is in process of completion. It is 93 by 36 feet, of three stories, which will cost about §10,00:).

This building, when finished, will be eagerly sought by tenants.

i\Ir. Dow, the constructor of these elaborate and useful buildings, deserves much of the city of Concord for turning this waste place to such advantageous uses, and adding to the wealth of the city. He is a quiet, modest gentleman, born in Hopkinton, June 10, 1818. In 1838 he settled in Warner, and has been an active, driving business man all his life. His principal business has been lumbering, farming, buying bark, and ac- cumulating money, which he expends judiciously.

Mr. Dow married early, and his four children are settled in life.

Such men as Mr. Dow are of incalcula- ble advantage to our city. His wealth is expended where it does the most good, beautifying the city, giving employment to its citizens, and furnishing very at- tractive business buildinas.

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