Sodas Clarke to Colonial

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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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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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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