Druggist and Pharmacist, No. 3 Empire Block, North Street, Middletown, N.Y. – There are very few enterprises in Middletown or in any other town that can trace their origin back many years, and for this if for no other reason, the undertaking conducted by Mr. J. Erskine Mills is deserving of prominent and honorable mention, for it was founded in 1869 by Decker & Mills, who were succeeded by the present proprietor in 1871, the store at that time being one of a few of the kind in this town. He is a native of Scotchtown, and among all our local merchants not one can be found more highly respected throughout this community. Mr. Mills is a druggist and pharmacist. The premises occupied and located at No. 49 North Street comprise one store 18 x 70 feet in size, and is a favorite resort for those wishing to have physicians’ prescriptions compounded, for a complete stock of pure drugs, medicines and chemicals is constantly carried, and every precaution is taken to ensure absolute accuracy in even the most trivial details. Two reliable assistants are employed to enable all orders being promptly filled and moderate charges are made in every instance, while all customers are assured painstaking attention. Mr. Mills is connected with the Board of Education, and is a highly esteemed citizen.