MW Phillips Chemists

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the pharmacist, ‘Why does every package you receive always seem to be addressed to “Dr. Johnson”?’ The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Oh, that’s because Dr. Johnson is our secret code name for Mr. Smith next door. He can never remember his own address!’ The delivery driver chuckled and shook his head, realizing the quirks of small-town life.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to MW Phillips Chemists and noticed something unusual. As he approached the door, a soft humming sound filled the air—like a thousand tiny bees had taken over the place. Curious, he peered inside and saw rows of jars buzzing gently. It turned out that an apiarist from next door had accidentally left his beehive outside. The owner laughed it off, saying, ‘A bee-friendly neighborhood is a good neighborhood!’

3. A little girl walked into MW Phillips Chemists with her mother. As she approached the counter, she pointed excitedly at a bottle of cough syrup, asking her mom, 'Mommy, why do they sell medicine that makes people sleepy?' The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Well, honey, it’s because sometimes when you feel bad, your body needs rest to get better.’ The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to her mom and whispered, ‘So maybe that’s why Daddy always falls asleep after taking those pills!’ They both giggled as they left the chemist’s shop.

4. One day after school, a curious kid walked past MW Phillips Chemists. Suddenly, he heard an old cash register chime softly—even though no one else seemed to notice. The boy peered inside and saw only empty shelves and dusty bottles. Curious, he nudged the door open wider—and found himself face-to-face with an ancient delivery driver who asked, ‘Are you lost, sonny?’ The boy sheepishly replied, ‘No, I was just checking if it’s still here.’ The old man smiled and said, ‘It always is, kiddo.’