George Denniston-
In 1848 George Denniston established a
grocery business on Kinsley’s Wharf in Newport. He was listed as a
wholesale liquor dealer and grocer in 1863. He was at 26 Bannisters
Wharf at the time. He was selling liquors in 1875. In 1867-1881 he was at 26
Kinsley’s Wharf. He was also a steamship agent at this time. He
was listed as grocer and bottler in 1886. He was at 27 & 29
Kinsley’s Wharf in 1888-1890. In 1890 his son, Thomas, took over
the business.
(1848-1890)
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Thomas Denniston-
Thomas Denniston (1853-1937) was a
dealer in family groceries and wines in Newport. He was located at
27-29 Kinsley’s Wharf. He took over his father’s business in
1890. He was at the same address in 1895, and was still listed in
1899. I believe shortly after this time the company became Denniston
& Co. (see next entry).
(1890-1900)
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Denniston & Co.-
This company was a continuation of
Thomas Dennison’s bottling operation. They were wholesale liquor
dealers, and also family grocers. It was at 27 & 29 Kinsleys
Wharf in 1901. They were dealing in liquors. A 1912 factory inspection graded the company as good with 10 employees.
They were listed as grocers. They were at 27 W. Pelham St. in 1912-18.
(1901-1918)
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DePasquale & Colantonio-
Angelo R. Pasquale (d. 1956) and
Bernardo Colantonio were bottlers in Providence. Angelo was at 187
S. Main St. in 1897. He was at 178 South Main St. (or 105 Spruce
St.) in 1898. He was also an undertaker. The company was listed
from 1914-1916. They were located at 324 Dean St. By 1917 the
partnership was dissolved. Bernardo continued business as a bottler
by himself, and Angelo went back to the undertaking business.
(1914-1916)
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Dexter Bottling Co.-
The Dexter Bottling Co. was located in
Central Falls, RI. It was not listed in 1921, but in 1922-1930 it
was at 20 Tiffany St. The Beverage Bureau has the company as being
established in 1921. It was alternatively listed at 194 Washington
St. in 1925-1955. The Washington St. address is listed in the
Central Falls Directory. In 1925-1936 Edmund LaPlume was the owner.
It was listed at 1355 Westminster Ave., Providence in 1936-38.
Angelo DePasquale was listed as the owner in 1935-1940. Lido Del Dio
was the owner of the Providence location in 1938-1940. It might have
been started by an Angelo Dexter. Edmond & Eva LaPlume were the
owners in 1942-44. It was not listed in 1956-1958. It was back at
185 Washington St. in 1959-1965. It was at 187 Washington St. in
1970.
(1922-1970)
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