Sodas Yacht Club to Zucker

Yacht Club Bottling Works-

Harry Sharp came to the US in the early 1900s. He was a bottler in Centerdale, RI. For a while he bottled soda under his own name. In 1915 he opened the Yacht Club Bottling Works. It was located at 2253 Mineral Spring Ave. in Centerdale from 1915-present. The company became moderately successful, and is one of a handful that is still in business in RI. Harry Sharp was the owner from 1915-1939. In 1936 Harry Sharp was the president, and A.M. Sharp the manager. A..M Sharp was the owner in 1940-44. They were bottling Pop-Cola in 1944.

The company is still in operation today. Bill and John Sgambato are the owners.

(1915-present)

ABM crown, deco soda, seltzer, ACL

Charles F. Young-

Charles F. Young was a brewer in Providence. He was running a boarding house in 1868. He ran a lager beer saloon in 1869 at 38 South Main St. The International Hotel was also at this location. He began to sell lager beer in 1874. In 1876 he was at 38 South Main St., as well as 55 South Main St. He was at 38 South Main St. in 1880-83. He ran the business until his death in Sept. 1886.

(1869-1886)

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Samuel H. Zucker & Co.-

Samuel H. Zucker (1881-1930) was a Jewish immigrant who settled in Pawtucket. He opened a liquor store at 21-23 Railroad Ave. and a diner at 48 Broad St. The liquors he sold were advertised for “medicinal purposes”. He was first listed in 1906-08 at 21 Railroad Ave. he was at 21 Railroad Ave. and 48 Broad St. in 1909.

1911 graded as good with 6 employees.

1912 graded as good with 11 employees.

1915, 16 graded as very good with 7 employees.

1917, 18 graded as excellent with 9 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 6 employees.

A 1920 inspection listed the company as closed.

They were bottling beer in 1912. In 1916 he was at 21 Railroad Ave. and 48 Broad St. He was listed at 21 Railroad Ave. 1918-1920. Allie Zura was the proprietor for the company. Allie was listed as dealing in liquors at 62 Broad St. in 1920. In 1919 he was at 21 and 45 Railroad Ave. They were selling beer and cigars in 1919.

(1906-1920)

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Sodas Roger Williams to Wyankoe

Roger Williams Beverage Co.-

The Roger Williams Beverage Co. was located in Providence. It was likely a prohibition or post-prohibition era company.

No info yet

(1930s?)

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Isaac C. Williston-

Isaac C. Willison was a mineral water dealer in Providence. In 1854-55 he was listed at rear 95 N. Main St. In 1856 Isaac H. Penno was at this location. His bottle is marked Mineral Waters Providence, RI I.C.W.

(1854-1855)

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Jacob Wirth & Co.-

Jacob Wirth (1840-1892) was a liquor dealer in Boston. He began his business in 1868. He opened a second location in Providence in 1880. He was at 160 Broad St., selling lager beer. He was at 160 and 162 Broad St in 1883. He was at 164 Broad St. in 1884-86. He was at 164 Broad St., cor. Potter in 1887. In 1889 he was at 186 Broad St. and 2 & 6 Potter St. He was advertising rhine, wines, clarets, and mineral waters. By 1889 the company was Jacob Wirth & Co. He was at 186 Broad St. in 1891. Broad St. became Weybosset St. in 1892. In 1892 he was at 227, 233 Exchange St. In 1892-93 he also had a location in Pawtucket at 17 N. Main St. He was at 186 Weybosset St. in 1895-98 listed as a bottler and whiskey dealer. He was also at 277-283 West Exchange St. from 1895-96. He was at 227-231 W. Exchange St. in 1898-1901, plus the Weybosset St. address. He was at 186 Weybosset St. and 227 W. Exchange St. in 1903.

A 1906 factory inspection graded the bottling department as good with 13 employees.

1907 graded as very good with 10 employees. Bottling

1908 graded as very good with 11 employees. Bottling, 43 excellent

1909 graded as very good with 19 employees. liquors

1910 graded as good with 15 employees.

1911 graded as good with 12 employees.

1912 graded as fair with 15 employees (bottling), very good with 15 employees (liquors)

1915, 16 graded as excellent with 27 employees.

1917 graded as excellent with 16 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 31 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 27 employees.

1920 graded as excellent with 9 employees.

1921 graded as very good with 5 employees.

In 1905 they were at 25-27 Page St. and 14-22 Garnet St., They were at 14-22 Garnet St. from 1906-1911. In 1908 the company became Jacob Wirth & Co. Inc. Henry R. Wirth, Fred A. Browning, and Frederick P. Eddy were the partners. They were back at 227 W. Exchange St. in 1912. They were at 227-231 W. Exchange St. from 1913-1920. They were at 231 W. Exchange St. in 1920, and 222 West Exchange St. in 1922. That year the company became the With Concord Ale Co.

(1880-1908) Co. (1908-1922) Co. Inc. (1922-19?) Concord Ade Co.

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Woonsocket Mineral Water Co.-

The Woonsocket Mineral Water Co. was appropriately located in Woonsocket. It was at 5 & 9 East St. from 1884-1890. In 1884 Gaulin & Monty were the proprietors. Calixte Cloutier & Co. were the proprietors in 1890. It was listed at 587 East St. in 1892. In 1892-95 it was at 71 & 75 East St. William Gaulin (1860-1900) was the proprietor. They were bottling soda, sarsaparilla, and mineral waters, as well as liquors and wines. The company was out of business by late 1895, and Gaulin & Mercier were at this address in 1896.

(1884-1895)~

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Woonsocket Soda Works-

The Woonsocket Soda Works were located in Woonsocket. In 1925 it was on Cass Ave. Joseph Janelle (1883-1953?) was the proprietor. He was formerly listed as a blacksmith in 1924. It was at Cass Ave., cor. Nursery Ave. in 1926-28. It was at 900 Cass Ave. in 1929-1934.

(1925-1934)

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Wyanoke Brand-

See Coca-Cola

Sodas White Eagle to Roger Williams

White Eagle Bottling Co./ Works-

The White Eagle Bottling Works was located in Central Falls, RI. It was first listed in 1922. It was called the White Eagle Bottling Co. from 1920-1922. It became the White Eagle Bottling Works in 1923. It was at 57 Sylvian St. from 1920-1923. They were bottling lemon and lime soda. They were at 93 Hadwin St. in 1923-27. John Churpcala was the owner in 1927. In 1927 the company became Twin City Beverages.

(1922-1927)

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White Eagle Spring Beverages-

This was an alternate name for the White Eagle Bottling Works of Central Falls. I do not know when it was used.

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George S. Wilcox-

George S. Wilcox was a bottler in Providence. He was dealing in “hay etc.” in 1905-1911. In 1912 he was listed as a bottler at 24 Bridge St. He was dealing in “hay etc.” again in 1913 at 502 S. Main St. He was not listed in 1914, but in 1915 he was running a variety store at 99-101 Broadway. He was not listed in 1916.

(1912)

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Henry A. L. Wilkens-

Henry Wilkens was a brewer in Providence. He was a clerk at 209 Broad St. in 1875. In 1876 he ran an “eating house” at 207 Broad St. He was listed as a printer in 1877 with his house on Fenner Ave. He was listed as a bottler at 22 Read St., near Abbott Park Place in 1878. An ad from that year said he was at Fenner Ave., and he was advertising “Tivoli” and Bavarian brand beer at his beer bottling establishment. In 1879 he sold lager beer and had a lunch room. In 1879-1883 he was located at 112 Pine St. He was only listed at his home address in 1884. He might have died in 1885.

(1878-1883)

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Roger Williams Bottling Co.-

The Roger Williams Bottling Co. was located in Cranston, RI. It was listed in Auburn in 1903. In 1905 it was called a “copartnership”. In 1907-08 they were at 1016 Park Ave. In 1907 a Roger Williams Bottling Co. delivery wagon collided with car. No injuries were reported. In 1908 they had a second location in Providence at 270-272 Thurbers Ave. It was back at 1016 Park Ave. in 1909-1911. Harry Kauffman was the proprietor in 1911. In 1911-13 they were at 219 Gansett Ave. The plant burned down in 1913.

The company was incorporated in 1913. Charles F. Thatcher, David P. Morris, and Peter A. Russo were the partners. They bottled liquors and soda. They were back at 1016 Park Ave. in 1914-15.

(1903-1915)

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Sodas Weinbaum to White Eagle

Barnet Weinbaum / Weinbaum Bros.-

Barnet Weinbaum (d. 1916) bottled seltzer waters in Providence. Barnet was first listed as dealing in seltzer water in 1901. He was at rear 18 Robinson St. The Weinbaum Bros. (Samuel, Isaac, Barnet, and Peter) were listed in 1902. He was at 163 Willard Ave. from 1902-07. He was at 140 Willard Ave. from 1911-16. Only Barnet in was listed in 1914. He was at 138 Willard Ave. in 1922. He was back at 140 Willard Ave. in 1925. He was at rear 132 Willard Ave. in 1929. He was at 10-1/2 Paca Place in 1930. Weinbaum's Bottling Co. was at 10-1/2 Paca Place in 1940. Barnett Weinbaum was listed as the owner. The Weinbaum Bottling Co. was at 29 Hilton St. in 1942-1955. In 1951-55 the company was also home to the Glee Club Bottling Co. Both companies were not listed in 1956.

(1901-1930) (to 1955)

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Western Hill Spring-

The Western Hill Spring was located in Nasonville, RI. In 1905 Western Hill was mentioned like it was a certain part of Nasonville, similar to a neighborhood. It was owned by the Nasonville Bottling Co.

(1913-1923) (Nasonville Bottling Co.)

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What Cheer Bottling Co.-

Theodor H. Braun was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was first listed in 1891. In 1893 Theodor Braun was the proprietor of the What Cheer Hotel. It was at 184 Weybosset St. In 1896 the Cold Vapor Pure Distilled Mineral Water Co. was at 126 Atwells Ave. E.J. Dean was the manager. In 1898-99 Theodor Braun was listed as a bottler of carbonated waters at 126 Atwells Ave. In 1900 Joseph B. Roberts & Co. were bottlers at this address. Another directory lists Braun & Young as bottlers at 126 Atwells Ave. and 147 Pine St. in 1900. The Pine St. address was formerly owned by James Lavell & Son.

The What Cheer Bottling Co. was in Providence, RI. In 1901 it was at 126 Atwells Ave. Theodor Braun (or J. B. Roberts) was the proprietor. I believe this company was very short-lived, and not related to the company from the 1930s.

(1901)

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What Cheer Bottling Co.-

The What Cheer Bottling Co. was located in Providence. It was incorporated in 1933. It was at 409 Charles St. in 1934-1946. They were bottling beer. In 1934-36 Florindo Rossi was president and Anthony Coletti the secretary. They bottled beer and wine in 1946. It was at 491 Silver Spring St. in 1952. In 1956 the company published a book called The Story About Beer.  Mentioned in 1962?

(1934-1956)

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White Eagle Bottling Co.-

The White Eagle Bottling Co. was in Pawtucket. In 1920-22 the address was in Central Falls.

(1920-1925)

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Sodas Wagner to Warwick Club

Gustav A. Wagner-

Gustav A. Wagner (1860-1941) was a liquor dealer in Berkeley, RI. He was listed in 1893-1913. In 1910-11 he was on Mendon Rd. He was not listed in 1914. In 1920 his home address was 155 Robinson Ave. He was not listed as a liquor dealer at the time.

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(1893-1913)

Wakefield Mineral Water Co.-

The Wakefield Mineral Water Co. was located in Wakefield, RI. In 1898 Charles Flanagan (1857-1931?) was listed as a dealer in mineral water. In 1899 it was listed as a new spring. Charles A. Flanagan was the manager of the company. In 1900 the Moore Bros. were advertising themselves as the successors to the Wakefield Mineral Water Co. They were manufacturing carbonated beverages. They were last listed in 1901. In 1905 Mr. Flanagan was dealing in fruits and vegetables, as well as cigars. He was advertising soda as well at Babcock Block in 1907.

(1898-1899)

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Walter & Baur-

Gustave Walter and Otto Baur were liquor dealers in Narragansett Pier, RI. They were listed in 1895. In 1894 Otto Baur (1866-1918) built the Baur Café. In 1904 Otto Baur, Peter B. Davis, H.B. Kane, and Mervin A. Webster created the Rex Nerve Tonic Co. Only Gustave was listed in 1905. In 1916 the Narragansett Town Council took him to court in an attempt to revoke his liquor license. It appears they failed. He died in 1918.

(1895-1916)

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Warwick Bottling Works-

The Warwick Bottling Works were bottlers in Arctic, RI. The Warwick Bottling Co., was listed in Arctic Centre from 1902-1911. It was owned by James E. Wood in 1906. The company was first called Warwick Bottling Works in 1913. It was on Shippee Ave. in 1916-17. They were at Pond and Shippee Sts. In 1922. They were bottling orangeade in 1922. In 1927 they were also bottling Coca-Cola. They were at 108 Pond St. form 1930-33. The company became the Warwick Club Ginger Ale Co. around 1930.

(1902-1933)

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Warwick Club Ginger Ale Co.-

The name of the Warwick Bottling Works changed in 1929-30. It was officially changed by 1934. In 1936 the company was located at 108 Pond St. Fred Clarke was the owner. They also bottled Coca-Cola and Orange Crush at the time. In 1940-43 they were bottling Coca-Cola, Orange Crush, and Pepsi-Cola. In 1944 they were only bottling Pepsi-Cola. In 1942-47 they had a location on Weaver Ave. in Newport. In 1948 the V & L Distributing Co. was at that location. They had location on Boone St. in Narragansett in 1943-1963. They had 84 Employees in 1960. It was last listed in 1968. In 1971 only the Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co. Inc. was listed.

(1930-1968)

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Sodas Valley to Wadsworth

Valley Bottling Works-

The Valley Bottling Works was located in Riverpoint and Arctic RI. It was first listed in 1901. It was on Quidnick St. (later Main St?) in 1901. Elizabeth T. Mitchell was the owner in 1908. It was at 219 Quidnick St. in 1908. It was listed in Arctic in 1906-1912. It was still listed in 1912, but not in 1913.

(1901-1912)

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Venus Beverage Co.-

The Venus Beverage Co. was located in Providence. It was at 56 Moorefield St. in 1915. It was not listed from 1916-1919. Domenico S. Gautiere purchased the Venus Beverage Co. in 1921. It was listed as being in Cranston. He intended to erect a bottling plant on “Violet Hill”. His brothers Louis and Peter were also involved. It was at 365 Dyer Ave. in 1920-22. In 1922 it was listed at 1554 Chalkstone Ave. It was at 1556 Chalkstone Ave. in 1923. They were bottling cream soda among other flavors at the time. Not in 1925.

(1915-1923)

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Augustin J. Vitale-

Augustin Vitale (18?-1912) emigrated from Italy to the US in 1883. In 1889 he was listed as a shoemaker at 213 Cranston St. He was dealing in confections in 1894. He was listed as a liquor dealer at 100 Spruce St. in 1895-96. In 1897 he was at 98 Spruce St. He was a clerk for the Cappelli Bros. at 158 Spruce St. in 1898. He was at 163 Cedar St. in 1899. He was not listed in 1900, and in 1901 he was listed as a shoemaker. He is listed as a bookkeeper in 1902-07. In 1902 he was a bookkeeper for the American Bottling Co. In 1908 he had no occupation. He was at 59 Arthur Ave. in 1909-1912 selling liquors. He died Nov. 1912. His estate was at the same address from 1913-1918. In 1918 the Vitale Bottling Co. was at the same location.

(1895-1897) (1909-1912)

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Ernst Voigt-

Ernst Voigt was a bottler in Newport. He was first listed in 1892. He was dealing liquors at 539 Thames St. from 1892-95. He was listed as a bottler in 1894. In 1898-1901 he was at 528 & 530 Thames St. He was only at 528 Thames St. in 1902-1916. He was dealing in mineral waters in 1918. An Otto Voigt was listed as a bottler at 558 Thames St. in 1922.

(1892-1918)

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Dr. Wadsworth-

See John Wadsworth, Medicine section

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Sodas Union to Vadeboncoeur

Union Bottling Co.-

The Union Bottling Co. was liquor dealers in Providence. It was at 43-45 Arthur Ave. in 1903-08. In 1903 a horse blanket was stolen off the back of one of their horses. An alternative address was 43 Arthur Ave. in 1904-1908. Dominick Pettine was a tailor at 109 Spruce St. in 1889. He was selling coal, wood, hay, & grain in 1902. He was the proprietor of the Union Bottling Co. in 1903. Giulio E. Capone was his partner. He was arraigned in 1906 with charges from the Sullivan Bros. and A. Hasselbaum, so he was likely using their bottles. He was listed alone at 43 Arthur Ave. as a liquor dealer in 1909-1912.  

Note: Arthur Ave. is now known as DePasquale Ave.

(1903-1908)

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United Mineral Water Co.-

The United Mineral Water Co. was located in Providence. It was at 29 Douglas Ave. in 1920. It was at 38 Wayne St. from 1922-1932. Morris Weinstein was the proprietor in 1927-1932. It became the Union Mineral Water Co. in 1933. Joseph Weinstein was the owner. It became the City Bottling Co. in 1934. It was formerly the National Mineral Water Co. and Union Mineral Water Co. In 1937 it was still the City Bottling Co. at 37 Wayne St. The company might have moved to Cranston.

(1920-1932)

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United Mineral Water Co. (Cranston)-

The United Mineral Water Co. was located in Cranston. RI. This might have been the same company listed above. Lawrence Palliotta was the owner in 1940-42. They were at 22 Haven Ave. in 1939-1944.

They had their own brand called Drink-Me. The bottle has as location of Providence embossed on it.

(1939-1944)

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United States Bottling Co.-

The United States Bottling Co. were liquor dealers and bottlers in Providence. Alfonso Borgia and Michele Colaluca created the company in 1906. They were listed as bottlers in 1907. They were at 630 Charles St. in 1906-07. Michele left the company in 1908. They were at 446 Charles St. in 1908. They applied for a wholesale license in 1909. They were at 450 Branch Ave. from 1910-1918. They were called the U.S. Bottling Co. in 1918. In 1917 the Votoalto Bros. became the proprietors. They were bottling wines and liquors. They were at 450-452 Branch Ave. in 1917-18. They were back at 450 Branch Ave. from 1919-1925. They were alternatively at 459 Branch Ave. from 1920-22. They were bottling cream soda in 1922. Nicola G. Votoalto was the prop. in 1917-1927. His brother Fioravante was also part of the company. They were at 462 Branch Ave. from 1926-1930. Myer Lozow and Abraham Goldberg were the owners in 1930. The company was incorporated in 1931. Abraham Goldberg was the sole owner in 1931-35. They were at 142 Livingston St. in 1931-38. This was next to the Shiloh Bottling Co. In 1932-38 Abraham Goldberg was the president, Tillie Goldberg the secretary, and Isaac Gerstein the treasurer. In 1936 they were called the U.S. Bottling Co., and were bottling Red Fox brand ginger ale. In 1939 the company became the Red Fox Ginger Ale Co.

(1906-1938)

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Odilon Lewis Vadeboncoeur-

Odiloin Vadenoncoeur was a liquor dealer in Woonsocket. In 1910 Champeau & Vadeboncoeur were at 276 Main St. He was by himself at 314-318 Social St. in 1909. He was at 274 Main St. in 1911-1920. He was no listed in 1914. He was listed as a wholesale liquor dealer and a bottler in 1915. He was at 62-64 Social St. in 1917. He was back at 274 Main St. in 1918. He was alternatively at 64 Social St. in 1919. His wholesale location was 64 Social St., and his retail location was 274 Main St.

(1909-1920)

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Sodas Turbitt to Tyrrell

Turbitt & Co.-

Robert Turbitt was a bottler from Providence. In 1902 he was listed as a foreman at 577 Wickenden St., home of the Sullivan Bros. By 1903 he had partnered with Michael Sullivan to form Turbitt & Sullivan. They were at 446 Wickenden St. in 1903-04. By 1904 the partnership had ended and Robert formed a new partnership with Walter J. Orme. Francis J. Turbitt joined the company by 1910. The partnership of Turbitt & Orme was dissolved in 1911. The company was now Turbitt & Co. It was at 446 Wickenden St. in 1912. It was at 119 Gano St. from 1913-1935.

1911 graded as good with 6 employees.

1912 graded as good with 5 employees.

1915, 16 graded as good with 5 employees.

1917, 18 graded as very good with 7 employees.

1919, 1920 graded as very good with 5 employees.

1921 graded as good with 6 employees.

1922 graded as good with 5 employees.

They were listed as selling mineral waters in 1920. They were bottling orangeade in 1922. In 1925 they were running the Maine Bottling Co. Francis J. and Robert Turbitt were the owners in 1930. Francis J. Turbitt was the owner in 1934-35. Margaret E. Turbitt was also part of the company. The company became Moose Head Beverages in 1936.

(1911-1935)

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Turbitt & Orme-

Robert Turbitt and Walter J. Orme became partners in 1904. They were bottlers in Providence. They were at 446 Wickenden St. in 1904-1911. In 1904 their cash register was robbed of $10. In 1910 they had their own amateur baseball league. They had a record of 8-16. A 1910 factory inspection graded the company as good with 7 employees. By 1911 the partnership dissolved and the company became was Turbitt & Co. Walter J. Orme went on to create the Orme Carbonating Co.

(1904-1911)

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Turk’s Head Beverage Co. Inc.-

The Turk's Head Beverage Co. was located in Providence. Charles F. Thatcher patented the Turks head embossing in 1915. It was first listed in 1920. It was at 9 Friendship St. It was at 191-193 South Main St. from 1921-22. This was the old location of Thomas Grimes & Bro. John Lisker was manufacturing cereal beverages at this location in 1921. It was at 191 S. Main St. in 1925. M. Moskal was the owner in 1927. They formed a partnership with the Crystal Beverage Co. from 1926-1931 (no 1932). They were at 69 Silver Lake Ave. in 1926-1938. Anthony Nardolillo was the owner in 1929-1934. Thomas J. Nardolillo was the secretary/treasurer in 1934. It was incorporated in 1931. In 1936 it was again partnered with the Crystal Beverage Co. They were also partnered with an American Bottling Co. in 1935-1944. This company had no relation to the American Bottling Co. Inc. Susie Nardolillo was the owner in 1935. Thomas Nardolillo was the owner in 1936-1944. They were manufacturing ginger ale in 1922.

Oddly, the Turks Head Beverage Co. was resurrected in 1970 at 69 Silver Lake Ave., where the Blue Ribbon Bottling Co. used to be.

(1920-1944)

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Twin City Bottling Works-

The Twin City Bottling Works was located in Central Falls, RI. It succeeded the White Eagle Bottling Works. It was at 93 Hadwin St. in 1927. It was at 9 Notre Dame St. in 1929-1957. They were bottling Vess Dry Ginger Ale in 1928. UBB 93 Hadwin St. in 1928. In 1930-35 it was called Twin City Spring Beverages. John Chrupcala was the proprietor in 1927-1939. In 1936 it was at 92 Hadwin St. and called Twin City Bottling Works. It was formerly Twin City Spring Beverages, and White Eagle Bottling Co., according to the entry. It was owned by John Cheripacala. Barbara Chrupcala was the owner in 1940-44. It was at 93 Hadwin St. in 1958. It was called Twin City Spring Beverages at the time. It was back at 9 Notre Dame St. in 1959-1960. It was not listed in 1965.

(1927-1960)

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Job Tyrrell-

Job J. Tyrrell (18?-1914) was a liquor dealer in Central Falls, RI. He was running a saloon at 102 Weeden St. Pawtucket in 1891. He was at 30 Coleman St. Pawtucket in 1892. A John Tyrrell was at this address in 1893. He was a clerk at 13 N. Main St. (Edward Smith Co.) in 1894-1902. He was at 135 Randall St. in 1901. He was not listed in 1902. He was at 548 Lonsdale Ave. 1905-1913. He died in 1914. John S. Melville was at this location in 1914.

(1904-1913) bottle address

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T. Tyrrell-

Probably an error J. Tyrell, same address (548 Lonsdale) on bottle.

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Sodas Tasty to Tobak

Tasty Beverages-

Tasty Beverages Co. was in Providence. The Tasty Soda Co. was at 131 Silver Lake Ave. in 1925-29. Frank Lanni was the proprietor in 1927-28. He was called Francesco Lanni in 1929-1932. In 1927-1932 the company was now the Tasty Beverages Co. at the same address.

(1925-1932)

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John Theroux-

John Theroux (1866-1920) was a liquor dealer in Pontiac, RI. He was first listed in 1896. He was on Natick Hill Rd., near Main St. in Natick. He was running the Woodside Inn at the time. He was in Pontiac in 1898. He was listed as a bottler in 1902. He was listed as dealing in liquors from 1904-1911. He was again listed as a bottler in 1912. He was on Oaklawn Ave. from 1913-18. He was last listed in 1920.

(1896-1920)

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Edward F. Tierney-

Edward F. Tierney was a liquor dealer in Phenix, RI. He had a liquor license in 1893. In 1894 he was on River St., 2^nd east of the Phenix Bank. He was listed as a liquor dealer from 1901-1916. In 1911 he was on Main St. with a house on 16 Maple Ave. He might have been preceeded by an E. T. Tierney. He died before 1917. Only Mrs. Tierney was listed in 1920.

(1893-1916)

Charles A. Trager-

In 1881 Mueller & Trager were bottlers at 31 Bath Rd. In 1882 Charles & J. Trager were bottlers in Newport. Charles was by himself in 1883. He was at 60 Bath Rd. in 1884-87, and was an agent for Geo. Ehret’s lager. 58-60 Bath Rd. in 1886-1890. He was listed as a bottler in 1885 and 1894. He was at 58 Bath Rd. and 8 Middletown Rd. in 1892. His bottling establishment was on Bath Rd. and his retail location on Middleton Ave. He was at 10 Middletown Ave. in 1893. He was at 8 Middleton Ave. from 1892-1909, dealing in liquors.

(1883-1909)

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Tobak Beverage Co.-

The Tobak Beverage Co. was in Newport. Charles Tobak was the owner from 1929-1935. In 1930 Charles was an ice cream dealer. In 1929-1945 it was at 7 Carroll Ave. George Cottle was the lessee in 1936-37. Charles was the owner again from 1938. William Neuman, along with Ernest, Annie, and Harriet Fineman were the owners in 1939-1944. In 1938 Tobak’s Ice Cream Store was at this location. The beverage company was back in 1939. They were bottling Town Club Beverages in 1943. It was succeeded by the Town Club Beverage Co. in 1940.

(1929-1945)

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Sodas Sullivan & Moren to Sydney

Sum-Ade Fruit Syrup Co.-

The Sum-Ade Fruit Syrup Co. was located in Providence. They were listed in a 1922 tax book as the Sum Ade Syrup Co. A Sumpep Fruit Syrup Co. was at 68 Farmington Ave., same company? Sum-Ade applied for a license for a non-alcoholic beverage in 1924. It was likely an orange drink.

(1922-1924)

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Supreme Mineral Water Co.-

The Supreme Mineral Water Co. was located in Providence. It was first listed in 1936. It was also known as Liberty Club Beverages. It was at 8-14 W. River Rd. in 1936-37. It was at 8 West River Rd. in 1938-1940. George Labush was the president and Samuel Labush the owner in 1937-39. Samuel Labush was the owner in 1940-43. It was at 69 Bath St. in 1942-46. This was the came location as the Liberty Club Bottling Co. The had 30 employees in 1943. It had 21 employees in 1947. Benjamin Cohen and Samuel Labush were the owners in 1944-1953. They company had 20 employees at the time.

(1936-1953)

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Surf Club Ginger Ale Co.-

The Surf Club Ginger Ale Co. was located in Middletown, RI. They were on Second Beach Ave. in 1937. They were on Purgatory Rd. in 1937-1944. George H. Cottle was the proprietor. They were mentioned in the Newport Mercury in 1938 as well. In 1941 they were advertising Pop-Kola. They were bottling 7-Up in 1944. It was known as the 7-Up Newport Bottling Co. 7-Up took over Surf Club in 1947.

(1937-1946)

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Robert J. Sweeney-

Robery J. Sweeney was a liquor dealer in Newport. He has a liquor license in 1897.

He was at 5 & 7 De Blois St. in 1898. He was at 7 De Blois St. from 1900-1913. An alternate address was 9 De Blois St. in 1901-04. They company became R.J. Sweeney & Son in 1913. They were at 8 Middletown Ave. from 1916-18.

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(1897-1913) Sweeney (1913-1918) Sweeney & Son

Albert H. Sydney Co.-

Albert Haskell Sydney (1881-1935) was a bottler in Providence. In 1904 Albert H. Sidowsky has his name changed to Albert H. Sydney. He was listed as a salesman from 1910-1913. He was listed as a proprietor in 1914 (probably for his company). He was at 173 Charles St. from 1915-22, dealing in wholesale liquors, and soda. He bottled orangeade, cream, and strawberry flavored soda. In 1923 he was working for the Providence Textile Chemical Co.

(1915-1922)

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Standard Bottling Co., Inc.-

The Standard Bottling Co. Inc. was located in Pawtucket. It succeeded the Purity Bottling Co. It was at 8 Jackson St. in 1927-1930. William Belconis and Louis Elman were the owners in 1928-1931. It was listed as being incorporated in 1931. Thomas Michalski was the president and William Belconis the treasurer in 1932-1943. William was listed as the manager in 1944. It was listed at 329 Central St. in 1932. It was at 54 Central Ave. in 1930-1950. In 1936 it was at 52 Central St. William Belconis was the treasurer. It was not listed in 1952. It was at rear 54 Central Ave. in 1955.  It does not appear to have any relation to the previous Standard Bottling Co.

(1927-1951)

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Standard Bottling Co.- (Woonsocket)

The Standard Bottling Co. was located in Woonsocket. It was at 237-239 Grove St. in 1906-07. The Kramer Bros. (Bonnie A. and Reuben) were the proprietors. They sold mineral waters of all kinds, and specialized in siphons (likely seltzer water). It was at 233 Grove. St. from 1908-1910. It appears the brothers started their own bottling company in 1909. The Standard Bottling Co. was at rear 233 Grove St. in 1911. It was not listed in 1912.

(1906-1911)

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Star Bottling Co.-

The Star Bottling Co. was located in Pawtucket. Highk Krikorian (1881-1970) was listed as a bottler at 62 Japonica St. in 1921. In 1921 the Star Bottling Co. of Pawtucket was incorporated. Harry Krikorian, George Lapchianjian, and Aram Krikorian were the partners. It was at 7 Woodbine St. in 1922. The company was at 307 Fountain St. Pawtucket from 1922-1955. Vahram Samuelian was the presidential secretary in 1932-34. They were bottling orangeade that year. Highk Krikorian was the owner in 1930-1944. It was at 251 Middle St. from 1958. They were at 307 Fountain St. in 1961. Leo Krikorian was the owner.

(1921-1961)

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Star Soda Bottling Works-

The Star Soda Bottling Works was located in East Providence. They were at 250 Richmond St. E. Providence in 1921-22. In 1922 they added a Meyer Simplex soaker to their plant. It was at 46 Prospect St. in 1923. In 1925 the company was on Prospect St. It was at rear 46 Prospect St. in 1926-27. Joseph P. Sylvia was the proprietor from 192-1927. It was also listed at 12 Laura St. in 1927. In 1928 the company became the Sylvia Bottling Works. In 1929 it became the Checker Bottling Works. In 1931 it became the Clover Bottling Works, and Joseph Sylvia was still the owner.

(1921-1927)

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Sullivan Bros.-

The Sullivan Bros. were dealers in liquors, soda, and mineral waters in Providence. They were first listed in 1878 at 376 Wickenden St. In 1881 Daniel J. and John F. Sullivan were bottlers and liquor dealers. The Sullivan Bros. were first listed as also dealing in liquors in 1886, though they were listed individually before then. In 1889 they were still located at 376 Wickenden St. Also present at this location were James P. Sullivan, John F. Sullivan Jr., Dennis R. Sullivan, who presumably made up the Five Sullivan Bros. That year they were advertising tonic beer, sarsaparilla, lemon soda, birch beer, and fruit phosphate. In 1890 Daniel J, James P., John F. (Sr, Jr) were listed. James P. left in 1891 and started working as a confectioner. In 1890-94 they were at 393 Wickenden St. advertising their steam bottling works. Dennis H. joined in 1893. Daniel J., Dennis H., and John F. (Sr. and Jr.) were the brothers in 1895. John F. Sr. died in Dec. 1895. Eugene D. joined in 1896. Daniel J. left in 1896 and became a bartender. Dennis R. and Timothy J. joined in 1896. In 1895-1902 they were at 78 Ives St. for liquors and 577 Wickenden St. for mineral waters. Dennis H. left in 1897. John F. left in 1898 and was listed as a driver.

Daniel J., Eugene D., Dennis R., and Timothy J. Sullivan were running the company in 1898. They were alternatively listed at 388 Wickenden St. in 1895.

In 1901 their office, salesroom, and factory was at was at 577 Wickenden St. Dennis R. left in 1901.

In 1902 the Five Sullivan Bros. was incorporated. It included Daniel J. Sullivan, Timothy J. Sullivan, and Eugene D. Sullivan. They were at 62 Ives, 577 Wickenden St. in 1902.

They were at 577 Wickenden St. from 1903-07. They were at 573-577 Wickenden St. in 1908.

1910, 11 graded as good with 12 employees.

1912 graded as good with 11 employees.

1915, 16, 17, 18 graded as good with 7 employees.

Daniel was the president, Eugene was the vice president and Timothy the secretary and treasurer from 1910-1920. In 1911 they filed a lawsuit against the Hand Brewing Co. for the possession of 500 bottles embossed “Five Sullivan Bros.” Or “Sullivan Bros.” They were at 573 Wickenden St. in 1915. They were at 565 Wickenden St. in 1916. They were at 565-577 Wickenden St. in 1917-1920. In 1920 they were at 575 Wickenden St., with a branch at 9 Warren Ave. They were not listed in 1921. However, Daniel J. was still listed as president and Timothy J. as secretary. Eugene D. presumably moved to East Providence.

(1878-1920)

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Shiloh Bottling Works / Company-

The Shiloh Bottling Works was located at 112 Orme St. in 1920. Benjamin Robin and Samuel Lozow were the owners in 1922. In 1919 Samuel Lozow was listed as a vinegar manufacturer. He was working for the National Packing Co. in 1920. Benjamin Robin was listed as a junk dealer. In 1921 Alexander Cohen was running the Beverage Distributing Co. at 497 Chalkstone Ave. The Shiloh Bottling Works was at 497 Chalkstone Ave. in 1922. In 1923-27 they were at 140 Livingston Ave. The company became the Shiloh Bottling Co. around 1928. The company was incorporated in 1929, but they were still bottling works in 1930. Benjamin Robin was the president, Joseph Levin the secretary, and Samuel Lozow the treasurer in 1930. They were also listed as the successors to the Royal Carbonating Co. that year. They bottled Orange Crush from 1930-35. It was at 116 Lester St. in 1930-1948. In 1933-36 Samuel Lozow was still the president, and Benjamin Robin the manager. The Royal Crown Bottling Co. was also at this location in 1943. In 1945-47 Benjamin Robin was a partner, company had 28 employees. In 1949 the Royal Crown Bottling Co. bought out the 116 Lester St. address, and the Shiloh Bottling Co. moved to 350 Dexter St. They were at 350 Dexter St. from 1949-1952. They were no longer listed in 1953. Oddly, in 1955-56, the Shiloh Beverage Co. Inc. was listed at 165 Front St. in Pawtucket.

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M. Schmirer (Smira)-

Marcus Smira was a soda water manufacturer in Providence. He was at 194 Willard Ave. in 1917-1923. (Became M. Smira & Son at one point).

(1917-1923+)

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(1920s)

Edward Smith Co.-

Edward Smith (1842-1909?) was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. Tierney & Smith were liquor dealers in Pawtucket in the 1870s. They opened a grocery store on Water St. in 1867, and were dealing in liquors at 64 Water St. by 1872. They were also at 19 High St. in 1874. In 1877 Tierney retired, and Edward Smith became the sole owner of the company. The original location was 68 Water St., and he opened a new location at 14 East Ave. (or 13 & 15 Main St.). He was at 64 Water St. in 1878-1884. He was at 12 & 14 East Ave. in 1884-87. In 1886 he had a saloon at 12 East Ave. and grocery at 68 Water St. In 1892 he was listed as an importer and wholesale dealer in wines and liquors. He was at 14 East Ave. and 68 Water St. in 1890.

In 1893 he was at 14 East Ave. and 13 & 15 N. Main St. He was at 13 & 15 N. Main St. in 1893-1900. In 1899 Edward Smith, John T. Smith, and Joseph E. McMahon formed the Edward Smith Co. They were at 551 Broad St. in 1904, dealing in liquors. This was likely a second location as they were at 13 N. Main St. from 1909-1917.

1912 graded as very good with 15 employees.

1915 graded as very good with 8 employees.

1916 graded as very good with 8 employees.

1917, 18, 19 graded as excellent with 14 employees.

1920 graded as very good with 5 employees.

They were listed at 15 N. Main St. from 1918-1920. The company apparently went out of business with the prohibition.

(1877-1899) Edward Smith (1899-1920) Smith Co.

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Somerset Bottling Co.-

The Somerset Bottling Co. was in Central Falls, RI. It succeeded the Quality Bottling Works. It was listed in 1928-1931 as the Somerset Bottling Works. It was at 420 Central St. in 1928-1930. Paul Gondreau was the owner. Maderious & Son were the owners in 1931. It was not listed in 1932.

(1928-1931)

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Standard Bottling Co.- (Pawtucket)

In 1865 George T. Eggletson established the Pawtucket Bottling Company in Pawtucket. In 1887 W.O. Tuttle & Co. succeeded him, and renamed it the Standard Bottling Co. In 1889 he sold out to Gurney & Hines. In 1891, Patrick T. Tyrrell became the proprietor. It was located at 234 & 236 East Ave. in 1890-92. They were bottling all types of carbonated beverages at the time. Mr. Tyrell was stated as being the sole agent for their Pavonia beer in 1892. It was at 320 East Ave. in 1893. Henry P. Magee was the proprietor in 1894. Robert Magee was the foreman. In 1895 James W. Beach bought out the company. It was at 318-324 East Ave. at the time. He was still the owner in 1897.

Bernard Cabisius moved to Pawtucket in 1900. He was listed as the proprietor from 1901-06, 318-324 East Ave. Pawtucket. From 1904-1916 Anna? & Bernard Cabisius were the proprietors.

In 1909 Bernard was charged with manslaughter after he ran over an 11 year old girl in his automobile. He was 24 at the time (possibly a Bernard Jr?). This was not his first time he hit a pedestrian, as he was sued by two men the previous year for injuries they sustained.

In 1906 they had a spur railroad track leading to the factory.

1906 and 1907 factory inspections graded the company as good with 11 employees.

1908, 09, 1910, 11 graded as good with 12 employees.

1912 graded as good with 15 employees.

1915, 16 graded as excellent with 11 employees.

1917 graded as excellent with 8 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 7 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 6 employees.

1920 graded as very good with 6 employees.

In 1910 a small fire damaged the business. That same year they filed a complaint against Francis Gavin demanding the return of 3,000 of their bottles. Another fire that started in the bottling room damaged the plant in 1912. In 1916 factory inspection listed the company as producing mineral waters. They were at 318 East Ave. from 1902-1921.

(1887-1921)

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Harry Sharp-

Harry Sharp (1876-1936) came to the US in the early 1900s. For a while he bottled soda under his own name. In 1915 he opened the Yacht Club Bottling Works. It was located at 2253 Mineral Spring Ave. in Centerdale. The company became moderately successful, and is one of a handful that is still in business in RI.

2253 Mineral Spring Ave. 1919-1922 (as Sharpe)

(1915-1922)

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Dennis W. Sheehan-

Dennis W. Sheehan was a bottler in Newport. He was a liquor dealer in 1881. He was at 19 Kinsley’s Wharf. He was first listed in 1886. He was listed as a grocer at 20 Kinsley’s Wharf in 1888-1892. He was at 26 & 28 Market Square in 1893. He was listed as a bottler in 1894. He still had a liquor license in 1898. He was at 18-20 Kinsley’s Wharf from 1894-1900. He was at 18 Kinsley’s Wharf in 1904. He was at 20 Kinsley’s Wharf in 1909, dealing in liquors again.

(1881-1909)

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Patrick Sheehan-

Patrick Sheehan was a liquor dealer in Newport. He was first listed in 1892. He was at 50 W. Broadway in 1892-1909, dealing in retail liquors.

(1892-1909)

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Shein Bros.-

The Shein Bros. were liquor dealers in Providence. They were located at 388-390 S. Main St. in 1908. Jacob A. Shein was a liquor dealer at 352 N. Main St. in 1898. Jacob and Samuel S. Shein were peddlers on No. Main St. in 1889. Abraham J. Shein was listed as a butcher at 388 S. Main St. in 1908. Abraham Shein & J. Fishman were dealing liquors at 1771 Westminster St. in 1911. Abraham was listed as a liquor dealer again in 1917. He was listed as a bottler in 1918-19 at 43 Carrington Ave. An Eli Shein was listed as a bottler from 1907-1916. From 1912-16 he was at 24 Fountain St. Abraham and Eli were bottlers at 24 Fountain St. from 1913-1914. Edward Shein was dealing in liquors in 1910-12, and was listed as a bottler in 1917. William H. Shine was dealing in liquors at 346 S. Main St. from 1907-1919.

(1908)

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Sherba Beverage Co.-

The Sherba Beverage Co. was located in West Barrington, RI. It was first listed in 1924. Charles S. Dexter (1872-1935) was the proprietor from 1930-1936. He was listed as a tool maker in 1927. It was on Washington Rd. from 1924-1930. In 1935-38 the business was at 871-873 Willett Ave. in East Providence with the bottling plant in Barrington. Mary E. Dexter (1871-1947) was the proprietor in 1935-1943. William Green was the manager in 1938-1943. It was on 32 Spring Ave. in 1933-1947. It was listed in 1940 as beverage dealers. Edgar N.L. Moody was the proprietor in 1945-1950. They were not listed in 1954.

(1924-1950)

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Royal Carbonating Co.-

The Royal Carbonating Co. was located in Providence. It was at rear 173 Charles St. from 1915-17. This was the old location of the Levin Bros. Albert H. Sydney was at 173 Charles St. in 1915-16. They were advertising Royal Club ginger ale in 1915. It was at 97 Randall St. in 1918-1928.

1918, 19, 1920, 21 graded as excellent with 5 employees.

Julius M. Levin was the proprietor in 1918-1929. Joseph Levin was the manager in 1921-25. An alternative address was 74 East George St. in 1922. They were bottling birch beer, cream, lemon lime, strawberry, and orangeade soda in 1922. In 1927 an ad stated the company had over 30 years of experience. It was called the Royal Carbonating Co. Inc in 1929, also Pale Dry Ginger Ale Co. It was at 97 Randall St.

(1915-1927)

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Royal Club Beverages-

See Royal Carbonating Co.

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Lewis Ruhland-

Lewis Ruhland was a bottler in Cranston. He was at 25 Clarence St. in 1909-1911. The company was called Lewis Ruhland & Co. They were at Molter St. in 1912-13. They were at 25 Molter St. in 1913-17. He was not listed in 1919. However the Ruhland Co. was back at 27 Molter St. in 1920.

(1909-1920)

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George Salvas-

In 1890-93 Antione Salvas (1834-1912) was a liquor dealer in Natick. He was first listed in 1886 in River Point. He was in Phenix in 1890-92.

George Salvas (1862-19?) had a liquor license in May 1898. He was an immigrant from Canada, and had settled in Warwick by 1880. He married his wife Arzilie by 1900.

(1898)

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Sanitary Bottling Co.-

The Sanitary Bottling Co. was located in Arlington, a village in Cranston. Seneca J. Stone and Thomas Thornton were the proprietors. It was at 433 Webster Ave. in 1914-15. It was at 433 Webster Ave. and 921 Cranston St. from 1916-1919.

(1914-1919)

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John H. Scheminger-

John H. Scheminger was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a cabinet maker from 1872-77. In 1878 he was listed as selling lager beer. He was at 333 High St. in 1876-1886. He was listed as running a lager beer saloon in 1877 and 1885. In 1889 he was proprietor of the Dresden Hotel at 18 Snow St. He was at 18 Snow St. in 1887-1897. He was at 121 Snow St. in 1897-1916. An alternate address was 119, 121 Snow St. in 1898 and 1901. His son John Jr. was at the same address in 1901. In 1913 he formed the Rathskeller Co., which dealt in liquors. John Scheminger Jr. formed the Urbana Wine Co. that same year. He was at 119 Snow St. from 1917-1920.

(1877-1913)

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Ritz-E Beverages-

The Ritz-E Beverages brand was sold by the Bell Bottling Co. of Providence. As it was a brand, it was never listed in any directories.

(ca. 1923-1950s)

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Roberts & Hunter-

Roberts & Hunter were liquor dealers in Providence. Joseph B. Roberts, Caldwell Hunter, and Frank P. Sheehan created the Roberts & Hunter Co. in 1900. In 1901-02 they were at 135 & 137 Pine St. In 1902 J. Colby Lewis joined the company. They were at 135-139 Pine St. in 1903. They were at 135 Pine St. in 1904. They were not listed in 1905.

(1900-1904)

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Daniel Y. Rose-

The Daniel Y. Rose Inc. was located in Providence. In 1912 he was the treasurer and secretary of the King Fruit Store at 211 Union St. In 1913 Daniel Y Rose Inc. was at 21 Weybosset St. in the Turks Head Building. They were listed as importers. They were listed as confectioners, liquor dealers, and importers in 1915. They were at 15 Weybosset. St. that year. A 1916 factory inspection listed the company as closed. Daniel was listed as a salesman at 824 N. Main St. in 1916. The Lansing Lumber Co. was at this location. I believe Albert H. Sydney was the proprietor of the company (monogram on bottle). Daniel Rose was living at 152 Elmgrove Ave. in 1920.

(1913-1915)

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Rose Spring Water-

The Rose Spring Water Co. was located in Providence. It was at 15 Longwood Ave. in 1929. Grover C. Rose was the owner. It was at 32 Longwood Ave. in 1930. It was at 15 Longwood Ave. in 1932-1943.

(1929-1944)

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Herman Rosenberg-

Herman Rosenberg was a bottler in Providence. He was also proprietor of the Dresden Hotel. He was listed as a bookkeeper in 1877. In 1878 he was listed as a bookkeeper at 138 Pine St. and lager beer dealer at 18 Snow St. He was at 18 Snow St. from 1879-1886. He was not listed in 1882. John H. Scheminger was at 18 Snow St. in 1887. He moved to Auburn in 1918.

(1878-1886)

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