F.P. Watson

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In an old pharmacy in New England, F.P. Watson’s, something strange began happening one foggy morning. A delivery driver asked the clerk, ‘Why does the same old lady always wait outside your door?’ The clerk shrugged and said, 'She’s just a regular.' The next day, as predicted, she was waiting there again—with a basket full of flowers for the delivery driver. It turned out she had mistaken him for her long-lost son who used to deliver groceries decades ago.

2. In an old pharmacy in New England, F.P. Watson’s, something strange began happening one day when a little girl entered with her grandmother. As she approached the counter, the cash register started playing a familiar nursery rhyme whenever she touched it. Soon enough, other customers noticed the quirky tune and joined in, creating impromptu sing-alongs. Before long, FP Watson's became famous for its musical cash register, attracting tourists who just wanted to hear the sweet melody—and maybe pick up some cough syrup while they were there.

3. In an old pharmacy in New England, F.P. Watson's, a faint humming sound started drifting through the aisles late at night. No one could quite pinpoint its source—until one curious employee noticed it seemed to follow the stockboy around when he restocked shelves. One day, an elderly neighbor stopped by and asked if she could buy some cough drops. To her surprise, every time she walked down the aisle, the hum grew louder until it became a full-blown humming song! Turns out, it was just the stockboy whistling while working. Everyone laughed, and now F.P. Watson’s is known for its unique musical ambiance.

4. In an old pharmacy in New England, F.P. Watson’s, a mysterious sign appeared overnight: ‘Ask for moonlight pills if you can’t sleep.’ Soon enough, customers started asking for these magical pills. A delivery driver even showed up one day with a box marked ‘moonlight pills.’ When asked what they did, he shrugged and said, ‘They make your dreams as bright as the full moon!’ Turns out, FP Watson had just been having fun with his customers—his secret ingredient was nothing more than glitter and fairy dust.