Raphael L. Costello of Portsmouth, N.H. Biography from A History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1915)

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   RAPHAEL L. COSTELLO, son of Walter and Ellen (Griffin)
Costello, is a prosperous merchant of Portsmouth, New Hampshire,
being owner and proprietor 0f the R. L. Costello Seed Store at No. 115
Market Street. He carries a comprehensive stock of goods, including
garden, lawn, dairy and poultry supplies, blankets, whips, incubators
and brooders, paints and nursery stock. The store occupies six floors,
with about 6,000 square feet of space, and also a store room in the rear.

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This store had its inception December 6, 1913, and has already estab-
lished itself in the good will of the people, giving every evidence of
great future development. A force of five men is employed, and two
auto trucks are in daily use.
   Raphael L. Costello was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Octo-
ber 3, 1879, and here he attended the common schools. This was sup-
plemented by two years in high school, after which he became identified
with the seed business, which has claimed his attention throughout his
business career. Possessed of energy, ambition and good judgment, his
success is assured.