Monday, January 11, 2016

Sodas Faerber to Ferrin

Peter Faerber & Sons Co.-
Peter Faerber was a bottler in Newport. He was first listed in 1878. He was at Bulls Wharf. In 1884-87 he was at Bull’s Wharf, rear 197 Thames St. He was at 24 Bath Rd. Newport from 1901-1941. A 1912 factory inspection graded him as excellent with 15 employees. In 1913 the company was incorporated as Peter Faerber & Sons Co.  Augustus C. Faerber, Louis F. Faerber, and Annie E. Kuder were the partners. Their address was 224 Bath Rd. in 1922. In 1919 they were rated as very good with 7 employees.  In 1920 they were rated very good with 5 employees. Factory inspections in 1916 and 1921 graded the company as very good with 6 employees. They were bottling strawberry soda in 1922. Louis F. Faerber was the owner in 1927. In 1936-1943 they were bottling Orange Crush. The owners were Augustus and Louis F. Faerber. In 1930 they were at 480 Broadway. They were at 43 Bath Rd. in 1942-46. In 1947 they were at 43 Memorial Blvd. They were bought out by Coca-Cola in 1948
(1878-1885) Faerber (1884-1913) Faerber & Sons (1913-1947) Faerber & Sons Co.
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Stephen H. Farnham-
Stephen H. Farnham (1848-1918) was a bottler in Westerly. Originally he opened a pharmacy in Wickford in the 1870s. He started a bottling business in Westerly in 1888, and moved there in 1889. He was listed in Westerly from 1904-06. He was at 94 Canal St. in 1908-1912. An ad described him as a “Manufacturer of carbonated beverages, Nerve drink a specialty.” He was no longer listed in 1913.
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A specialty is made of "Nerve Drinks," and all orders are assured immediate and careful attention. Manufactures and puts up in the Patent Aetna Stopped Bottle (the easiest bottle in the market for families to use from) Sarsaparilla, Birch Beer, Nerve Drink, Ginger, Crab Apple Tonic, Orange Phosphate, Lemon and Raspberry soda.
(1888-1912)~
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1900 ad


Patrick Farrell-
Patrick Farrell (1881-1915?) was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. A Michael Farrell was listed in 1883. Patrick was first mentioned in 1882. He was at 144 N. Main St. in 1884. He was dealing in liquors in 1890. He was at 144 North Main St. in 1887-1893. He was at 180 N. Main St. in 1893-97. He was listed as a grocer at 168 N. Main St. and had a saloon at 180 N. Main St. in 1894. He was also at 606 Dexter St. in Central Falls in 1901-02. He was at 180 N. Main St, in 1900-08. Harry J. Farrell was listed at 178 N. Main St. in 1909. His “estate” was listed as a liquor dealer at the same address (180 N. Main St.) in 1909-1916.
(1882-1916)
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Edward H. Fenley-
Edward H. Fenley (born 1849?) was a bottler in Woonsocket. He was listed as a beer or soda water manufacturer at 3 Bridge St. in 1886. He was listed as a beer manufacturer in 1887. A Thomas Fenley was listed as a bottler in 1887-1890. He was at 3 Bridge St. in 1887. He was a loom fixer in 1894. He was not listed in 1895 liquors.
(1886-1887)
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Eaton E. Ferrin-
Eaton E. Ferrin was listed as a bottler in Providence. He was an auctioneer and furniture dealer in 1895. He had no listed occupation in 1897-98. In 1899 he was listed as a bottler at 79 Summer St. He married in 1900. In 1900-03 he was listed as a salesman. He was listed as an auctioneer from 1896-1909. He was a grocer at 1252 Elmwood Ave. in 1914. In 1919 he was at 32 Division St., no occupation listed
(1899)
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