Sodas Cotton Club to Crescent

Cotton Club Beverages-

The Cotton Club Beverage Co. was located in Cranston, RI. It was franchised by the National Bottling Works. Fran C. Olivas, of 4 Midway Dr. might have been the owner of the Cotton Club Inc. The national brand was first trademarked in Ohio in 1929. In 1954 E.J. Dybala took over the National Bottling Works, and continued to bottle Cotton Club for a few more years.

(1936-1954) National Bottling Works

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Coutu Bros.-

The Coutu Bros. were liquor dealers in Central Falls. Charles Coutu was listed as a grocer at Sylvian, near Broad St. in 1894. He was at 34 Railroad Ave. in 1901 selling liquors. The Coutu Bros, were first listed in 1901. They were bottlers at the time. Their main business was actually expressing, moving and teaming. They were at 34 Railroad Ave. in 1901-1917 selling liquors. They were at 178 Railroad Ave. in 1918-19. In 1920 a Moise Coutu was at 35 Railroad Ave., with no occupation.  The Coutu Bros. are still in business today as movers.

(1901-1919)

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Cranston Bottling Co.-

George M. Christoph created the Cranston Bottling Co. in 1913. Michael Gruntmeyer, Joel Freedman, and Eli Hornstein were his partners. The company bottled liquors.

The work force of the bottling co. assembled for a picnic in Emery Park as guests of the proprietors on August 24^th, 1915. They were at 1240 Park Ave. in 1916-19. In 1920 they were accused of using other company’s bottles to bottle their soda.

(1913-1920)

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Cranston Mineral Water Co.-

The Cranston Mineral Water Co. was located in Cranston, RI. It was at 23 Barrett St. in 1913-15. The Cranston Mineral Spring was first mentioned in 1902, and was located on Sockanosset Hill. It was at 83 Crawford St. in 1916-17. In 1916 Michael Gruntmeyer and Joel Freedman were the owners. Only Joel was mentioned in 1919. It was at 1052 Park Ave. from 1918-1923. In 1920 it was called the Cranston Mineral Spring Water Co. In 1925 it was at the same address and listed under the old name.

(1913-1925)

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Crescent Bottling Co.-

The Crescent Bottling Co. was in East Providence. It was first listed in 1894. In 1896 the company was at 16 Summit St. Joseph H. Gerhard was the proprietor. They were manufacturing carbonated beverages, mineral water, and the “Celebrated Crescent Ginger Ale.” They were at rear 38 Summit St. in 1898. They were last listed in 1904.

(1894-1904)

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Sodas Conaty to Corriveau

Bernard Conaty-

Bernard Conaty (d. 1914) was a bottler in Providence. He was listed as a clerk at Pine cor. Peck St. in 1879-1880. He was dealing in liquors at 320 Atwells Ave. in 1881-82. In 1882 he partnered with Peter McKenna to form McKenna & Conaty. They were located at 22 Cypress St. In 1895 they were still at 22 Cypress St. By 1904 they had moved to 56 Randall St. Peter McKenna left the company by 1913. That year the Bernard Conaty Co. was incorporated. Bernard Conaty, Joseph G. Newman, Bernard J. Conaty, John P. McMahon, and Patrick J. Barron were the partners. Bernard Sr. died May 1914. The company was at 22 Cypress St. from 1913-1934. They were advertising orangeade in 1922. The company became the Conaty  Bottling Co. Inc. in 1935.

(1913-1934)

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Conaty Bottling Co. Inc.-

In 1935-38 it was at 22 Cypress St. It was owned by Abraham & Maurice Dickens & Lillian Goldstein.

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Consolidated Mineral Water Co.-

In 1901 the Consolidated Mineral Water Co. was incorporated. Joseph J. Lane, John E. Good, Frank McKenna, Daniel J. Sullivan, Timothy J, Sullivan, Clinton E. Walch, Edwin B. Steere, and T. Edward Hickey were the partners. It was at Harris Ave. cor. Sims Ave. in 1903-05. In 1903, Edwin Steere, treasurer of the company, entered another bottling plant in Providence in search of Consolidated bottles.  It appears workers for that bottling plant were not pleased about his presence, and he left with a few bruises.  The company was in court in 1905. That same year the company was sold at auction. A 1906 factory inspection graded the company as very good with 12 employees. A 1907 factory inspection listed the business as closed.

(1901-1906)

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Patrick Corbett-

Patrick Corbett (18?-1880) was a bottler in Providence. In 1862 he was listed as a driver for a beer cart. He was working as a bottler for Nelson H. Mowry & Co. in 1866. It was located in the rear of 25 Richmond St. He was at 25 Washington St. in 1867. The company was P. Corbett & Co. at this time. He was bottling lemon and sarsaparilla soda, porter, ale, cider, and French mineral water. He was at 99 Pine St. in 1868-1870. He was just P. Corbett in 1870. He was succeeded by Bartholomew Keily in 1872. He was at rear 154 Pine St. in 1871. He was at 154 Pine St., cor Richmond St. in 1872. He was living at 182 Atwells Ave. in 1872.

(1867-1872)

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Patrick H. Corbett-

Patrick H. Corbett was a bottler and brewer in Newport. He was at 603 Thames St. in 1884-1894. He was at 539 Thames St. in 1890. In the 1890s he was an agent for Ballantine’s lager beer. He also bottled ginger ale, root beer, sarsaparilla, and mineral waters. In 1892-1898 he had a first class license.

In 1893-1905 he was at 603 Thames St. He was last listed in 1906.

(1884-1906)

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Alex(ander) Corriveau-

Alexander Corriveau was a liquor dealer in Central Falls. He was listed as a machinist in 1894. He was first listed as a liquor dealer in 1905. He was at 77 Garfield St. in 1905-1911. He was at 501 Dexter St. in 1911-19. In 1920 he was at 126 Summer St. with no occupation listed.

(1905-1919)

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William E. Clarke-

William E. Clarke (1840-1912) was a druggist in Providence. He apparently dabbled in mineral waters, as a torpedo bottle has his name on it.

(ca. 1870-1890)

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Coca-Cola-
See http://ribottleinfo.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-guide-to-ri-coca-cola-bottles.html

Colaluca Bros.-

In 1899 Michele Colaluca (1877-1940) was listed at 37 Tefft St. as a shoemaker. He was listed as a teamster at 630 Charles St. in 1905. In 1906 Michele Colaluca was a cofounder of the United States Bottling Co. In 1907 Camile Colaluca was listed as a bottler at 9 Veazie St. In 1908 Michele left the US Bottling Co. to join his brother. They became the Colaluca Bros. They were located at 336-1/2 Douglas Ave. (cor. Veazie St.) from 1907-1911. They were listed as liquor dealers. In 1912-13 they were at 378 Admiral St. Dante Colaluca joined Michele, and Camile was listed as a bottler, but not part of the Colaluca Bros. at the same address. In 1913 Massimino joined the company. They were at 374 Admiral St. in 1913-14. In 1914 Michele started another liquor company (Colaluca & Campanelli), and Massimino Colaluca took his place. In 1915 there was a lawsuit by the Eagle Brewing Co. against the Colaluca Co., which was inconclusive. The address changed to 374 Admiral St. by 1914-1920. In 1916-17 they were also listed as macaroni manufacturers at 314 Douglas Ave. In 1917 Michele’s liquor company became Ricci & Colaluca. In 1918 Dante was still with the company, but formed a second liquor business as Colaluca & Strongoli. In 1920-24 Michele was bottling soft drinks by himself at 584 Douglas Ave. Massimino and Dante were still liquor dealers. Only Dante was listed as part of the Colaluca Bros. in 1922. In 1923 Dante was listed as a chauffeur, and the company was not listed. In 1924 Massimino was running the Colaluca Bottling Co. at 374 Admiral St. By 1926 the company was at 79 Coggeshall St. The brothers were also engaged in a number of other businesses aside from the bottling operation. Albert Colaluca (1913-2012) joined the company in 1938. He changed the name of the company to the Brownie Bottling Co. in 1940.

(1908-1922) Bros. (1923-1940) Bottling Co.

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Massimino A. Colaluca-

Massimino A. Colaluca joined the Colaluca Bros. in 1914. It appears he changed the name of the company to the M.A. Colaluca Bottling Co. for a while. From 1920-1922 he was listed at 374 Admiral St. The company was still at this location in 1924, but had moved to 79 Coggeshall St. by 1926. In 1925 the M. Colaluca Bottling Co. was at was at 374 Admiral St. The Colaluca Bottling Co. was at the Coggeshall address in 1926-1938. In 1939 the company became the Brownie Bottling Co. In 1930 Massimino was at the 79 Coggeshall St. address.

(1920-1930)

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Bernardo Colantonio-

Bernado Colantonio was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a laborer in 1903. He was a grocer at 31 Swiss St. in 1906. He was a laborer again in 1913, but in 1914-1916 he was part of DePasquale & Colantonio, liquor dealers. This partnership had ended by 1917. In 1917-1920 he was at 324 Dean St. selling liquors. In 1923 he was at 407 Atwells Ave. dealing in soft drinks. He was selling hops and malt in 1924.

(1917-1923)

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Colonial Bottling Co.-

The Colonial Bottling Co. was located in Providence. In 1936 it was at 18 Laura St. It was formerly the Maine Bottling Co. and Washington Bottling Co. Charles Lappen was the owner. In 1943 the Colonial Beverage Co. was at 262 Doric Ave. in Auburn, no relation?

(1936)

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Sodas Central to City

Central Bottling Co.-
The Central Bottling Co. was located in Arctic, RI. It was never listed in any directories, but was likely in business sometime between ca. 1905-1915.  Owen F. Goff might have been involved with the company.

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Central Falls Bottling Co.-

The Central Falls Bottling Co. was located in Central Falls. It was first listed in 1893. James Keron was the proprietor. It was at 454 Mill St. in 1893-1908. In 1906, 07, and 08 a factory inspection graded the company as good with 9 employees. In 1909 good with 10 employees, 1910 very good with 11 employees. They were manufacturing mineral waters at the time. They moved to 15 North St. in 1908-1916. They were at 15-19 North St. in 1912.  In 1912 they were graded as good with 12 employees. They were at rear 514 High St. in 1914-15. The address was 15 North St. from 1916-1922. They advertised orangeade in 1922. In 1916 they had 10 employees. In 1919 they were rated as excellent with 12 employees, and in 1920 good with 13 employees.

They were at 15 North St, off High St. in 1919. They were advertising Herb-Ola in 1919.

A factory inspection in 1921 graded the company as good with 15 employees. They offered a wide variety of flavored soda. In 1925 F.H. Kern was the owner. In 1926 they were advertising Kerona Deep Rock Spring Beverages. They were still at their original address in 1930. By 1932 the company was also known as the Kerona Deep Rock Spring in located at 15 North St. They also sold soda fountain supplies and crushed fruits. In 1936 the Kerona Co. was listed and this company was not. By 1938 the company had officially become the Kerona Co.

(1893-1936)

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Central Street Bottling Co.-

The Central Street Bottling Co. was located in Central Falls, RI. Matthew J. Flanagan was the manager. He was listed at 41 Central St. in 1910-12 as a liquor dealer. He was not listed in 1913.

(1910-1912)

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George M. Christoph Jr.-

George M. Christoph (1881-1933) was a bottler in Cranston. He was listed as a liquor dealer in 1893. He was listed in the city directory from 1899-1915. In 1900 he was at 7 Providence St. In 1911-12 George Christoph Jr. was a bottler at 1240 Park Ave. In 1912-16 he was at 1240 Park Ave. In 1913 he formed the Cranston Bottling Co. He was likely a bottler before and after this company. Eli Hornstein was his partner (monogram on bottles). He was listed at 1240 Park Ave. in 1920. M.G. Monogram too (Michael Gruntmeyer, see Cranston Bottling Co.).

(1900-1920)

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City Hotel Bottling Co.-

The City Hotel Bottling Co. was in Central Falls. They sold liquors. It was at 486 and 488 Broad St. in 1899-1902. It was just called the City Hotel in 1904. It was at 486 Broad St. in 1904. Peter Germain was the proprietor in 1905-1910. It was at 488 & 490 Broad St. in 1910. It was not listed in 1911, but was back in 1912-17 at the same address. It was at 488 Broad St. in 1918. It was at 484 Broad St. in 1919.

(1899-1903) Bottling Co.

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Sodas Carbonated to Centredale

Carbonated Spring Water Co.-

The Carbonated Spring Water Co. was located in Newport. It was at 482 Broadway from 1902-09. Joseph Engel & Son were the proprietors in 1902-05. Charles Sebiri was also a member of the company. It was at 452 Broadway in 1910. The ES monogram on the bottle stands for Engel & Sebiri.

(1902-1910)

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Frank Cardullo & Michael Corigliano-

Frank Cardullo & Michael Corigliano were liquor dealers in Providence. In 1910-12 Francesco Cardullo was a liquor dealer at 314 Douglas Ave. In 1909-1911 Frank Cardullo was listed as a liquor dealer at 388 Admiral St. Michelle Corigliano was listed as a bottler in 1909 at 406 Admiral St. They were not listed in 1913, but a John S. Fiore was dealing liquors at 377 Admiral St.

(1909-1912?)

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Frank P. Casey-

Frank P. Casey Sr. (1863-1917) was a liquor dealer in North Smithfield, RI. It appears he was also very famous for cock fighting. He was listed in 1902-04 as dealing in liquors in Manville and North Smithfield. He was on Canal St. in N. Smithfield in 1910. He was in North Smithfield in 1912. He was listed in Blackstone Mass., Slatersville, and North Smithfield in 1916. In 1919 the Frank P. Casey estate was listed as a liquor dealer in Slatersville. He was fairly prolific, so I’m surprised I can’t find much on him. His son, Frank Jr. (1892-1918) ran the business for a year after his father's death before he also died.

(1902-1919)

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Louis A. Cella-

Louis A. Cella (1849-1925) ran a saloon in Westerly in 1889. He was listed as a liquor dealer in 1890-93. He had a saloon at 9 Liberty St. in 1894-86. He was at 7 Liberty St. dealing cigars etc. from 1898-1909. In 1915 he was on Mechanic St. In 1912-18 a Frank Cella was listed on Mechanic St. selling liquors. Oddly, the bottle gives an address in Pawcatuck.

(1889-1893)

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Centredale Bottling Co.-

The Centerdale Bottling Co. was located in Centerdale, RI. It was first mentioned in 1908. John H. Coyle & John W. Wallace were the proprietors. In 1916-19 they were also dealing in liquors including fine ale, lager, and porter. They also offered deliveries by automobile. In 1920 they were on Smith St. They were on Putnam Ave. (opp. RR Depot) in 1923-1936. It was not listed in 1938.

(1908-1936)

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Centredale Mineral Water Co.-

The Centredale Mineral Water Co. was located in Centredale, RI. They were first listed in 1890. Arthur A. Lee (1854-1894) was the proprietor. The bottle used a Stewarts Patent Stopper, which never gained popularity. By 1892 the company had become the Lee Mineral Water Co.

(1890-1891)

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Sodas California to Caproni

California Wine Co.-

The California Wine Co. dealt in wines and liquors in Providence. In 1890-95 they were at 19 North Main St. Thomas S. Mitchell was the manager. John M. Welch & Co., shirt and collar manufacturers, were at this location in 1889. In 1897-1901 the company was at 15 & 19 North Main St. Thomas S. Mitchell was the proprietor, along with Frank R. Mitchell and John T. Marshall. They were also agents for Healing Springs Lithia Water. They were at 15 N. Main St. from 1897-1912. They were at 15-19 N. Main St. in 1913-15. Allie J. Zura was the proprietor in 1913-1920. They were at 98 South Water St. in 1915-19. 1919 good, 6 emp. 1920 closed. In 1921 Allie J. Zura was working for the N.E. Cutlery Co.

(1890-1920) (1916 bottle)

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Cappelli Bros.-

The Cappelli Bros. were liquor dealers in Providence, RI. They were located at 158 Spruce St. cor. Sutton St. In 1889-90 Francisco Cappelli was listed as a grocer at 31 Tefft St. In 1894-96 Antonio and Nicola were listed as the Cappelli Bros. at 46 Tefft St. In 1896 Alfonzo Cappelli joined the brothers. They were at 158 Spruce St. in 1897-98. They were dealing in liquors, wines, soda, and mineral waters at the time. Alfonzo died in December of 1897, and the two brothers went their separate ways.

(1894-1898)

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Antonio F. Cappelli-

Antonio F. Cappelli (1871-1952) was a bottler in Providence. In 1897 A. & A. Cappelli were at 158 Spruce St. In 1898-99 he was listed alone as Antonio at the same address. In 1899 he was at 155 (165?) Cedar St. selling soda water. He was called Anton at the time. He was also at 165 Atwells Ave. He was at 255 Atwells Ave. in 1900-08. In 1909 he was at cor. Atwells Ave. and Arthur Ave. In 1901-03 he was advertising himself as the successor to the Cappelli Bros. He was at 265-267 Atwells Ave. (cor. Arthur Ave.) from 1910-1919. In 1913 he was dealing in wines, liquors, and olive oils. He was at 265 Atwells Ave. in 1916. He was last listed at 267 Atwells Ave. in 1920.

(1897-1920)

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Antonio F. Cappelli

Nicola Cappelli-

Nicola Cappelli (1862-1916) was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a soda manufacturer in 1893. He was at 46 Tefft St. in 1895. He was at 151 Spruce St. in 1898-99. He was at 158 Spruce St. in 1901-04. He was at 295 Atwells Ave. in 1901 as well (& Co.). He was at 327 Atwells Ave. from 1907-1920.

(1893-1920)

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Caproni Bros.-

Giovanni Caproni was a grocer at 53 & 100 Spruce St. in 1889. His house was at 226 Atwells Ave. He was listed as a liquor dealer at 100 Spruce St. in 1891. In 1892 his brother Enrico (1867-1935?) joined him, and they became the Caproni Bros. They were at 10-12 Spruce St. from 1892-1894.

By 1895 the company was Caproni Bros. & Co. They were now at 12-16 Spruce St. In 1896 they were listed at 6-20 Spruce St. They were at 175-177 Atwells Ave. and 10-20 Spruce St. in 1899-1914. They were at 175 Atwells Ave. 1899-1905, Giovanni was listed at 177 Atwells Ave. from 1906-07. Henry Caproni was his brother. The company became the Caproni Bros. Co. in 1901. Henry Caproni, John Caproni, and Henry Bertolaccini were the partners. They were at 175 Atwells Ave. from 1904-1912. They were at 175-177 Atwells Ave. and 10-12 Spruce St. in 1918. In 1920 they were at 117, 177 Atwells Ave. They were at rear 175 Atwells Ave. in 1922. Their last location was 177 Atwells Ave. in 1925. By 1920 Enrico and his son Henry Jr. created the Hebe Company. It may have been around as early as 1916. The Caproni Bros. went back into the beer bottling business in 1934.

(1892-1895) Bros. (1895-1925) Bros. & Co.

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Sodas Burke to Byrne

Burke Bros.-

The Burke brothers were liquor dealers in Providence. In 1886-1891 they were at 17-19 Eddy St. They were called the Burke Bros. & Co., and also dealt in cigars. In 1886 Patrick V. (1879-1952) and Tobey Burke (1829-1899) were listed as the Burke Bros. In 1889 Tobias Burke was listed as owning a saloon at 17-19 Eddy St. He was an agent for the Silver Spring Brewery in 1885. They were first listed as bottlers in 1892. In 1892-93 they were at 15, 17, & 19 Eddy St. In 1894 the address stretched to 15, 17, 19, & 23 Eddy St. In 1895 25 & 27 Eddy St. was added to the list. In 1895 they were at 23 Eddy St. selling beer. From 1896-1898 they were at 15-27 Eddy St. They were at 15-17 and 19-23 Eddy St. in 1895. An alternative address was 15, 17, 19 Eddy St., used from 1892-1904. In 1900 it was 17-27 Eddy St. They were also at 530 Dexter St. Central Falls in 1906. It was back to 15-27 Eddy St. in 1912. In 1915 Thomas F. Burke (1868-1933) was the manager. Tobias had died by this time. A 1907, 08 and 1909 factory inspection very good with 16 employees. 1910 very good 19 emp. 1912 good, 16 emp. A 1916 Factory inspection graded the company as good with 16 employees. They were at 23-27 Eddy St. in 1915-19. The name changed to Burke Bros. & Co. in 1919. 1918 very good, 12 emp. 1919 very good 9 emp. Their last listed address was 23 Eddy St. in 1920.

(1886-1920)

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Joseph Bush-

Joseph Bush (1844-1887) was a brewer in Pawtucket, RI. He was located at Broad St. cor. North Union St. in 1876-77. That same year (1877) the Bush Bros. (Joseph, Henry, & Napoleon) were listed as liquor dealers at the same address. He advertised his Milwaukee Lager in local papers. He was at 3 Broad St. in 1878. He was at 19 Exchange St. in 1879. He was at 19 Exchange St. and 12 East Ave. in 1880-81. He was listed as a liquor dealer in 1880-82.

(1876-1882)

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George M. Butler-

Timothy Butler was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket, RI. He was listed from 1887-1895. In 1887 he was listed as manufacturing “small beer”. He was at 37 East Ave. in 1890. He was at 110 N. Main St. in 1894. From 1895-1908 Mrs. Timothy Butler was listed as a bottler of mineral waters and hop beer. She was at 377 Mendon Ave. in 1895. She was at 377 Mendon Ave. and 110 N. Main St. in 1908-1909. From 1910-1920 she was at 375 Mendon Ave.

George M. Butler, perhaps a son or brother, apparently took over the business. He was listed as a driver in 1919. He was listed as a bottler from 1920-22 at the same address. In 1925-1930 he was still at 375 Mendon Ave., and was known as the G.M. Butler Bottling Co. By 1936 George had passed away, and Ellen Butler was serving as the administer. It was still listed as the Timothy Butler Est. in 1940. It became the Butler Bottling Co. in 1950. In 1953 it moved from Mendon Ave. to 130 Coyle Ave. It was still listed in 1965, but not in 1970.

(1920-1930)

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Joseph S. Byrne-

Joseph S. Byrne (1854-1923) was a liquor dealer in East Greenwich, RI. A Joseph T. Byrne was listed in 1891, which might be the same person. He was listed from 1893-98. In 1904-07 he was listed as dealing in liquors. In 1909 he was the proprietor of the Old Homestead Hotel, and he also ran a garage. He was not listed in 1913.

(1891-1911)

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John H. Branaghan-

John H. Branaghan (1856-?) was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. He was born in Rehoboth, Mass. and learned the jewelry trade in Attleboro.  He moved to Pawtucket in 1889.

In 1891 he was advertising Milwaukee Lager along with ales, wines, and liquors. He was at 17 N. Main St. at the time.

He was at 25 Exchange St. in 1892-93. He was at 64 Broad St. in 1894. He was listed as a bottler in 1893-1900. He was listed with a liquor license in 1895. He was at 7 Railroad Ave. in 1900-1911. 1910 good, 17 emp. 1912 good, 13 emp. Cigars, liquors. He created the J.H. Branaghan Co. in 1912. In 1910-13 he was at 7 Railroad Ave. and 307 Main St. Mentioned in 1920.

(1891-1913)

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Branaghan Bottling Co.-

In 1913 the Branaghan Bottling Co. was incorporated. John H. Branaghan, George A. Maguire, and David Rosenthal were the partners. Allie Zura was the proprietor at one point. It was at 7 Railroad Ave. & 62 Broad St. in 1914-17. A 1916 factory inspection gave no rating to the company, which had 16 employees. In 1918-1920 the Branaghan Bottling Co. was at 7 Railroad Ave. 1918 excellent, 20 emp. 1919 excellent, 15 emp. 1920 very good, 12 emp. In 1921 a factory inspection listed the Brahaghan Bottling Co. as closed.

(1913-1921)

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Bridge Club-

The Bridge Club Beverage Co. was in Providence. In 1936-1940 it was at 23 Chaffee St. It was at 92 Plainfield St. in 1942-1958. Bromius Simon was the owner in 1936. In 1953 Peter N. Panaretos was the owner. The company has 5 employees at the time. In 1959 the Elgin Sales Co. (bottlers) were at the Plainfield St. address. It closed down because it couldn’t compete with the national soda brands.

(1936-1958)

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Robert R. Brooks-

Robert R. Brooks Co. Inc. was a liquor dealer in Providence. Robert R. Brooks was listed as a salesman at 46 W. Exchange St. in 1913. This was the location of the American Bottling Co. In 1914-15 he was at 191-193 South Main St. In 1915 he was a partner in creating the Hillside Hotel Co. The Providence Wine Co. was at the S. Main St. address in 1914, and Thomas Grimes & Bro. Inc. were at the same address in 1916.

(1914-1915)

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Peter Brucker-

Peter Brucker (1823-1904?) was a brewer in Providence. He ran a lager beer saloon at 17 Market Sq. in 1861. He was at 18-19 Market Sq. in 1871-75. In 1876 he was at 16 Custom House St., which was called the Roger Williams house. From 1880-81 he was at 16 Custom House St., in the basement. Brucker’s Exchange, Custom House St. 1880. He was at 261 Westminster, cor. Moulton hotel in 1882. In 1894-95 he was at 317 Westminster St.

In 1889 he was the proprietor of Brucker’s Hotel, located at 261 Westminster St. He was at 259-1/2 Westminster St. in 1892. In 1897 he was back at 317 Westminster St. as well as 5 Moulton St. He was only listed at 5 Moulton St. in 1898.

(1861-1898)

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Timothy (Timothee) Blanchette-

Timothy Blanchette was a liquor dealer in Central Falls, RI. He was first listed in 1890. He was at 352 Broad St. in 1890. He was at 344 Broad St. in 1891-92. He had saloon at 607 Broad St. in 1894. He was at 580 Broad St. in 1892-95. He was listed at 7 Sylvian St. from 1900-04. He was listed as dealing in liquors in 1906. In 1907 he was also running a bowling alley. He was at 606 Broad St. in 1904-1909. 1912 inspection closed (bowling) In 1909-1916 he was at 5 Sylvian St.. He was at 7 Sylvian St. from 1917-1919.

(1890-1920)

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Blue Bird Beverages-

This was a brand bottled by the Deep Rock Co. in West Barrington. The Citrus Products Co. of Chicago, which created the Kist and Chocolate Soldier brands copyrighted the Blue Bird brand, a grape flavored soda in 1925.

(ca. 1925-1940)

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Blue Rose Bottling Co.-

The Blue Rose Bottling Co. was established 1906. They were at 537 Eddy St. from 1906-07. Arthur R. Smith was the manager. He was a public notary the year before. They bottled lager beers, ales, wines, and mineral waters. Arthur moved to New York City in 1907.

(1906-1907)

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Bowen & Garrison-

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George B. Boyden-

Colonel George Boyden built Crescent Park in 1886 on 50 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. In 1892, Boyden commissioned Charles I.D. Looff to build a large carousel at the head of a 400-foot pier that received throngs of people from the steamboats that cruised up and down the Bay. Crescent Park became known as "the Coney Island of the East" during this time. The carousel is still operating, has been renovated, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

George Boyden opened Crescent Park by buying the land next to a popular hotel, the 'What Cheer House.' He ran the land as a small resort with some amusements and rides, but it was not until 1893 that the park became the second most popular park in Rhode Island.

The park soon had over 300 acres, many more than Rocky Point and offered at least four carousels, a shore dinner hall, a huge dance hall called the Alhambra, a hotel, and its own cottage resort. Attendance on weekends was estimated to be 50 to 75,000 people, coming by steamer or train. The Hope Land Co. bought the park in 1901.

(1886-1901?)

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George W. & Wallace W. Boynton-

George W. and Wallace W. Boynton were bottlers in Providence. Wallace W. Boynton (1840-1915) was born in Temple, NH, and moved to Lawrence Mass when he was 21 (1861) to learn soda business. His brother George joined him, and they were at 95 North Main St. Providence in 1870. This was the former site of Samuel J. Esten, then J.P. Eddy & Co. They were boarding at 61 Randall St. They were listed as soda manufacturers in 1871. The 1872 date on their bottles could mean they officially established their Providence business that year. They were at 112 North Main St. in 1871-75. They had a liquor license in 1876. In 1875 W.W. Boynton was listed as the successor to G.W. & W.W. Boynton. He was at 22 and 24 Peck St. He started to bottle American Ginger Ale in torpedo shaped bottles at this time. W.W. Boynton was at 22 Peck St. in 1877, with no occupation. He went to Northampton that year, but George remained in Providence.

They were succeeded by George P. Harvey in 1877, who was succeeded by Ransford H. Harvey.

(1870-1875) partnership only (1875-1877) only Wallace

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1875 ad

Sodas Berry Spring to Black Rock

Berry Spring Mineral Water Co.-

The Berry Spring Lithia Water Co. was located in Pawtucket. Donald C. Cattanach built a spring house in 1896 where he bottled “Berry Mineral Water”. That same year Samuel Priest bought the spring. The Berry Spring Lithia Water Co. was established in 1900. Silas B. Havens, Sylvanus Mason, William H. Barclay, Philo E. Thayer, D. Charles Cattanach, and E.L. Freeman were all founding members. It was at 4 Charlton Ave., Pawtucket in 1900-1925. It was first listed in 1900. In 1914 it was called the Berry Spring Still Water Co., and was at 47 Friendship St. Providence. (no?) In 1916 they were listed in the Bellefont section of Pawtucket. It was called the Berry Spring Lithia Water Co. at the time. In 1920 they added a 2 story addition to their building. Benjamin Levin joined the company this year. The spring water was bottled in “almost exclusively” pint and quart bottles, as the owners believed that this “nutritious” water should be sold in bulk to households. In 1927-1930 they were at 81 Beverage Hill Ave. Benjamin Levin was the manager. In 1936-1943 they were at 81-89 Beverage Hill Rd. B. Levin was still the manager. They were still in business in 1947 with 24 employees. White Rock Co. was also at this location. George W. Korper Jr. was the president, and Hyman Fradin was the treasurer. In 1948 they sold out to White Rock Bottling Co. of RI. In 1952 White Rock was bought out by the Cott Bottling Co.

(1896-1947)~

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Berry Spring building in 1926

1946 letter

B.F.H. Seltzer Co.-

Bernard F. Hirsch bottled seltzer water in Providence. He was listed as a rubber worker in 1899. He was listed as a driver in 1903-1915. He was first listed as a bottler in 1914. He was at 7 Ticknor St. from 1920-1936. In 1936 it was owned by Mrs. Louis Hirsch.

(1914-1936)

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James H. Blackler-

James H. Blackler (1865-1946) was a bottler in Westerly, RI. He bought the establishment of Thomas H. Blackler in 1888. He was at 79 Pierce St. from 1906-1930. The company offered ginger ale and sarsaparilla in 1904-06 ads. He was advertising strawberry soda by 1922. Around 1922 the company became the James H. Blackler Co. Beppo Beaumot was the proprietor in 1922-26. That same year he established the Black Rock Bottling Co. He still continued business as the J.H. Blackler Co. Angelo Beaumont was the proprietor in 1933-35. In 1952 John Beaumont was listed as a bottler at this address. He was not listed in 1936.

(1888-1922) Blackler (1922-1935) Blackler Co.

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1906 ad

Thomas H. Blackler-

Thomas H. Blackler (1849-1890) was a bottler in Westerly, RI. He was partners with James S. Hazard in 1875, James left Westerly in 1877. He was listed as a sarsaparilla manufacturer. He was on Pierce St., near Pleasant St. in 1875-1881. He was listed as Thomas Blackler & Co. successors to Harvey and Hazard in 1884. He was at Pierce St. in 1884-87. He sold out to James H. Blacker and John F. Perry in 1888. He was still listed in 1889 however.

1889 bottler

(1875-1889)

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Black Rock Bottling Co.-

The Black Rock Bottling Co. was started by Beppo Beaumont, proprietor of the James H. Blackler Co. in 1922. Angelo Beaumont was the proprietor in 1935. It was not listed in 1936.

(1922-1935)

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1934 ad

Sodas Bare Rock to Bell

Bare Rock Spring Soda Co.-

The Bare Rock Spring Soda Co. was located in Centredale. In 1919-1936 it was on Putnam Ave. In 1922 they offered lemon & lime flavored soda as well as sarsaparilla. It was called the Bare Rock Soda Co. in 1925 (Spring again in 1926). Philip LaTravers was the proprietor in 1926. By 1936 the company was now the Bare Rock Spring Co., Inc., and it was owned by John A. and Thomas Ottaviano. It was called the Bare Rock Spring Bottling Co. in 1938. It was at 195 Putnam Ave. from 1938-1940. The address was 252 Putnam Ave. (Graniteville) in 1939-1944. They were bought out by the Rose Beverage Co. around 1965.

(1919-1936) Bare Rock Spring Soda Co. (1936-1965) Bare Rock Spring Bottling Co.

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Batchelors Bottling Works-

Frank Batchelor created the Batchelors Bottling Works around 1911. It was located at rear 38 River St. in 1911-12. A 1916 factory inspection graded the establishment as excellent with 6 employees. It was at rear 80 River Rd. in 1913-16. A 1920 inspection graded it as very good with 6 employees. The address was 80 River Rd. Woonsocket from 1916-1940. They offered sarsaparilla, birch beer, strawberry, ginger ale, and cream flavored soda. It was called Batchelors Bottling Works, Inc. as early as 1927. They were manufacturing alcoholic beverages at that time. In 1954 the company became Batchelor’s Beverages Inc. In 1956 the B.L.T.M. Bottling Co. Inc. was at 80 River Rd. Batchelor’s Beverages wasn’t listed again until 1972-79. The L. & M. Bottling Co. was still at the same location (80 River St.).

(1911-1953) (1954-1970s)

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G. Frank Batchelor-

George Frank Batchelor succeeded his father, George by 1898. He took over the bottling establishment of Amos Marshall. He was at rear 38 River Rd. in 1898-1911. 1907, he was at 38 River St. 1908 excellent, 5 emp. Rear 80 River Rd. in 1912-13. He established the Batchelors Bottling Works by 1911. He died in 1909 from a complication of typhoid fever and pneumonia.

(1898-1913)

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George Batchelor-

George Batchelor (1850-1913) opened his own grocery in 1880. He was listed as a clerk at 20 Bernon St. in 1881. He was listed as a grocer at 86 S. Main St. in 1886. He was presumably the founder of the Batchelors Bottling Works empire. He was known as George Batchelor & Son, grocers in 1894. They were at 166 S. Main St. at the time. His son, Frank, took over the company by 1904, and he died in 1913. George was better known as being the mayor of Woonsocket from 1897-1899.

(188?-1900?)

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George Batchelor

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Bell Bottling Co.-

Emanuel G. Tsgarakis was a grocer at 73 Hope St. in 1915. In 1923 the company was at 218 Transit St. In 1924-26 the Bell Bottling Co. was at 73 Hope St. In 1929-1932 they were advertising Liberty Bell Ginger Ales. In 1929-1953 the company was at 115 Gano St. The owners were Gus Tsagarakis, Speros Karambelas, and Bernt T. Voigt in 1936. They were not listed in 1954-56, but they back at their old address in 1956-1960. In 1960 Berry Spring Beverages Inc., Liberty Club Inc., and Ritz-E Beverage Co. were all at this location. None of these companies were listed in 1961. Only the Bell Bottling Co. was listed in 1962. They were still in business in 1963.

(1923-1953, 1956-1963)

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Sodas Anthony to Ashworth

Edward Anthony-

Edward Anthony (1829-1863) was a partner of David G. Hall. They were known as Hall & Anthony in 1853-54. They were soda manufacturers in the museum building, Exchange Hotel in Providence. In 1856 Anthony & Arnold had a bottling establishment at cor. Pine and Richmond Sts. In 1857 Anthony & Fenner were dealing in wines and liquors at 75 Pine St. He moved to Providence in 1858. In 1860-61 he was dealing in wholesale liquors at 44 Exchange Place. He ran a saloon at 229 High St. in 1861.

(1853-1861)

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1856 business directory listing

Anthony Bottling Works-

The Anthony Bottling Works was located in Anthony, RI. The Anthony Bakery was founded in 1908, and the Bottling Works in 1922. It was first listed in 1925. It was on Washington St. in 1929-1933. In 1930 the Beverage Blue Book places it on Boston St. In 1934-1940 they were at 19 Boston St. In 1936-38 it was located at 19-21 Boston Ave. In 1938 it was called the Anthony Bakery & Bottling Works. Antoni Szymkowicz was the owner and manager. They were last listed in 1944. In 1946 the Boston Bottling Co. was at 17 Boston St. In 1949-1953 it was called the Anthony Bottling Co. and was at 19 Boston St. The Falcon Club Beverage Co. was also at this address.

(1922-1944) Works

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Arnolds Bottling Works-

Arnolds Bottling Works was first listed in 1911. It was on Allen, cor. Potter Ave. that year. It was later located on Main St. in Riverpoint, RI and was sometimes called Arnold Bottling Works. William H. Arnold was still the proprietor in 1920. In 1920 it was listed as operating without a permit. In 1922 they were making strawberry flavored soda. West Warwick was incorporated in 1913, but it is clear that the company kept the location of River Point on their bottles for a number of years after this. In 1924 A. & W. Prolux were the proprietors. In 1926-1933 they were at 1091 Main St. In 1927 A. & W. Proulx were still the proprietors. There is an example embossed West Warwick. By 1936 it was the Kent Club Beverage Co.

(1911-1933)

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William H. Arnold-

William H. Arnold was a liquor dealer in Riverpoint, RI. He was a liquor dealer in Arctic in 1881. A tax book called him a special constable under the liquor law. In 1889 William H. Arnold was listed as the deputy sheriff in Riverpoint. In 1898 he had a liquor license in Riverpoint. In 1890-98 he was listed in Olneyville. In 1900-1911 he was selling liquors in Riverpoint. He established the Arnold Bottling Works around 1911. I believe he used the works to bottle soda, and bottle liquors under his name. He was not listed under liquor dealers in 1913. A 1916 factory inspection stated he had 8 employees. A 1919 inspection graded him as excellent with 10 employees. A 1920 inspection graded him as excellent with 8 employees. In 1922 he was still listed as a bottler on Allen St. That same year a factory inspection graded the company as excellent with 8 employees.

(1898-1922)

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Ashton Bottling Co.-

The Ashton Bottling Co. was located in Ashton, RI. It was only listed in 1896. It was on Scott Rd.

(1896)

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Ashworth & Jackson-
Edward Ashworth & John Jackson were mineral water bottlers in Lonsdale, RI. They were listed in 1887. Edward Ashworth was listed alone from 1890- 1892. E. Ashworth & Co. was listed from 1893-1897. He was still advertising XLCR Mineral Waters in 1897. He was at 111 Arnold St. in 1893-95. They were not listed together in the Polk directories, but they are in the RI Register. They used a Codd soda with the 1873 patent date. This means they were likely around before 1878, when the patent was reissued.

1895 ad after Jackson left the company

(1887)
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Sodas Acme to American

Acme Bottling Co.-

The Acme Bottling Co. was first listed in 1919 in Providence. Benjamin S. Boss was manager of the Liberty Stores Co. Inc. at 361 Manton Ave. in 1918. In 1920-25 the company was at 361 Manton Ave. They were listed as soda manufacturers. At one point they formed a franchise with the QuaKo Bottling Company.  This company was started in 1914 as QuaKola, but Coca-Cola filed a lawsuit, forcing them to change the name to QuaKo in 1917. They originated in either Philadelphia or Wilmington, Del.  The Acme Bottling Co. was no longer listed in 1926.

(1919-1925)~

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A QuaKo Bottle distributed by Acme Bottling Co.

Aetna Bottling Works-

The Aetna Bottling Works were located in East Greenwich. Albert H. Hall was the proprietor in 1895-96. The company was in the Arcade Building on Main St. The Fauly Bros. were the proprietors in 1897. They were advertising carbonated beverages of all flavors. The company was listed in 1903-05. It is interesting to note that the Aetna Bottle & Stopper Co. was located in Providence, so this small venture is rather mysterious. A James Fauly was located in East Greenwich in 1890. He is listed as a farmer in 1909.

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(1895-1905)

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John Alexander Co.-

The J. Alexander Co. was located in Newport, RI. In 1890-95 John was running a saloon at 98 Levin St. The company was at 22 State St. from 1898-1904, selling liquors. In 1904 he was also running the Germania Hotel. He was at 20-22 State St. in 1901. He was at 20 State St. in 1902-09. He was called J. Alexander & Co. in 1908. He was at 20 Kinsley’s Wharf in 1908-09. He was listed as a bottler at the same address in 1910. He was listed in a 1916 tax book. He was at 18 W. Pelham St. from 1912-18. He was at 18-20 W. Pelham St. in 1920-21. He was selling soft drinks at the time.

(1895-1921) Co. only

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Alhambra Bottling Co.-

The Alhambra Bottling Co. was located in Providence. In 1903-04 it was at 269 Thurbers Ave. William H. Condon and John H. Drury were the owners in 1903. John had previously worked for the American Bottling Co. William F. O’Brien, a liquor dealer, was at this address in 1904-05.

(1903-1904)

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American Bottling Co.-

In 1902 the American Bottling Co. was incorporated. It was run by James DiOrio, Domenico Piccirillo, and Paul Castiglioni. They mainly dealt in liquors, mineral waters, and olive oils. They were at 27 Mathewson St. in 1902-06. In 1905 there was another certificate of incorporation. The founders were Angelo Pellini, Domenico Carlone, Franceso DiSororo. It appears James DiOrio left the company to start his own bottling business, the Eagle Bottling Co. Their barn was broken into in 1905. A black mare and a buggy were stolen. They were at 46-50 W. Exchange St. in 1906-1910. In 1907, 08 and 1909 factory inspections graded the company as very good with 15 employees. They were manufacturing beer and liquors. A 1910 inspection graded them as very good, with 49 employees. In 1912 the employees of the company enjoyed an outing which drew a significant crowd. That same year a fire cost the company $2,000. A 1912 inspection graded the company as very good with 15 employees. In 1911-14 the company was at 46-52 West Exchange St. In 1913 Paul Castiglioni was the manager and treasurer of the company. They were listed as importers at West Exchange, Fountain, and Union Sts. It was called the largest concern of its kind in Rhode Island. That same year they issued a patent of sorts for a certain kind of whiskey. In 1911-1918 they were at 46 West Exchange St. A 1914 ad stated they were wholesale liquor dealers who bottles wines, beers, and mineral waters. In 1916 a factory inspection graded them as very good with 55 employees. They were at 46-50 W. Exchange St. that year. In 1917 they occupied the entire block bounded by Fountain St., West Exchange St., Union St., and Sabin Sts. In 1918 a factory inspection graded them as very good with 62 employees. A 1918 inspection graded them as very good with 60 employees, and a 1919 inspection very good with 57 employees. In 1919 the company had locations on Fountain and W. Exchange Sts. In 1917-1920 the company was at 14 West Exchange St. The telephone directory has them at 46 West Exchange St. A 1920 inspection graded them as very good with 28 employees. In 1921 the company obtained permission to erect a marquise over a sidewalk at 25 Fountain St. That same year a factory inspection listed them as closed. They were not listed in 1922. There was an inconclusive mention of the company in 1923.

(1902-1921)

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