families of Europe."[A]

[Footnote A: Rev. Dr. Quint]

The drug store became very lucrative. The classical drill which had
been received by the young druggist was of great advantage to him, his
thorough knowledge of Latin was of immediate service, and his skill and
care and knowledge was widely recognized and respected. The store became
his college, where his affection for books soon led him to introduce
them as an adjunct to his business.

Thus was he when a mere boy launched on a successful business career.
His energy, since proved inexhaustible, soon began to open outward. When
about seventeen his attention was attracted to the village of Newmarket
as a desirable location for a drug store, and he seized an opportunity
to hire a store and stock it. His executive and financial ability were
strikingly honored in this venture. Having it in successful operation,
he called the second brother, John C. Lothrop, who about this time was
admitted to the firm, and left him in charge of the new establishment,
while he started a similar store at Meredith Bridge, now called Laconia.
The firm now consisted of the three brothers.

"These three brothers have presented a most remarkable spirit of
family union. Remarkable in that there was none of the drifting
away from each other into perilous friendships and moneyed
ventures. They held firmly to each other with a trust beyond words.
The simple word of each was as good as a bond. And as early as
possible they entered into an agreement that all three should
combine fortunes, and, though keeping distinct kinds of business,
should share equal profits under the firm name of 'D. Lothrop &