The villages prospered until the arrival of the railroads in the late 19th century.

Because of his skills, agricultural production increased and the village prospered.

The village preserved its purely Christian character and prospered in the 17th century.

The village prospered in the 19th century thanks to sound business enterprise and the booming fishing industry.

The village prospered due to the export business thriving within it.

The village grew and prospered steadily over the next four years as the population reached near 300.

As the century continued and the village grew and prospered, so did the church.

The village continued and prospered for several years, but suffered in the 1857 financial crisis.

Despite its small size, the village prospered in the 15th and 16th century.

The village prospered in shipping and milling over the years, even after several sales of the land.