Sodas Maine to Manville

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Maine Bottling Co.-

1925 ad

Maine Spring Water Co.-

1901 ad

Manhattan Club Beverages-

Hugh H. Manning-

Manville Bottling Co.-

1911 ad

Sodas Lymansville to Maguire

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Lymansville Bottling Co.-

1897 ad (unrelated company)

Patrick E. Lynch-

1893 ad

Timothy J. Lyon-

M

J.M. & Co.-

John J. Maguire-

Sodas Levin to Lobello

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Simon Levin & Sons/ Levin Bros.-

1897 ad

1907 ad

Liberty Club-

Life Saver Beverages-

John/Jonas Lifschitz & Sons-

Lobello Spring Water Co.-

1926 ad

Sodas Lavell to Lenahan

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James J. Lavell-

Lawton’s Bottling Works-

1904 ad

1914 ad

Lee Mineral Water Co.-

1893 ad

Joseph G. Lefebvre-

1915 ad

Michael Lenahan-

Sodas Krantz to LaSalle

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Eugene S. Krantz & Co.-

George Kulz-

1893 ad

L

Narcisse Lachance-

John B. Lambert/ Lambert’s Soda Works-

1909 ad

1928 ad

LaSalle Beverages-

1929 ad

Sodas Keron to King

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James Keron-

Kerona Beverages-

1925 ad

Christian Kiess/ Kiess Bros.-

1878 ad

1891 ad

George Kiltz Co.-

Kings Bottling Works-

1923 ad

Sodas Johnston to Kent Club

Johnston Bottling Co.-

The Johnston Bottling Co. was located on Atwood Ave. in Johnston. In 1904 it was located in Hughesdale, near Morgan Mills. Giovanni Ferri was the proprietor. They were wholesale dealers in wines, liquors, and mineral waters.

(1904)

Clear blob

1904 ad

K

Joseph Kaufman-

Joseph Kaufman was a bottler in Providence. He was at 55 Goddard St. in 1913. He was at 64 Bishop St. in 1914. He was at 19 Hilton St. in 1915. He was at 230 Willard Ave. in 1916-1921. Soft drinks 37 Hilton St. in 1922-24.

(1913-1924+)

seltzer

John J. Kavanagh-

John Kavanagh (1858-1928?) was a bottler in East Providence. J.J. Kavanaugh was listed as a bottler in East Providence in 1882-85. A John J. Kavanaugh was listed as a watchman in East Providence in 1896. His house was at 5 Second St. Bartender in 1881? The birth death date info states he was a native of Mass, and was buried in CA.

Another John J. Cavannaugh was a liquor dealer in Woonsocket in 1895-98.

James Kavanagh liquors 285 Valley St. 1877

(1882-1885)

Hutchinson

Bartholomew Keily-

Bartholomew Keily was a brewer in Providence. Bartholomew and his brother Owen were first listed as bottlers at Cedar & Barney Sts. in 1870. In 1871 Owen partnered with Eugene Sullivan for form Keily & Sullivan, bottlers at the same address from 1871-72. Owen was listed alone as a bottler in 1873. Bartholomew took over the establishment of P. Corbett in 1872. That year he was advertising soda, sarsaparilla, white & root beer. He was in the rear of the old brewery, cor. Richmond & Pine Sts. in 1872-78. Another address was rear 154 Pine St. in 1872-74. He was alone at Cedar cor. Barney St. from 1875-76. He was dealing in liquors with his brother Owen as well as Eugene Sullivan at Pine cor. Peck St. in 1877. The Keily Bros. were at cor. Cedar & Barney Sts., northwest cor. of Pine & Peck Sts. in 1880. They were at 51 Pine St. cor. Peck St. in 1883,with the brewery at Cedar St., easterly from and quite near Dale St. They were at 23 B St. in 1886. In 1889 Bartholomew was listed alone as a brewer at Ames cor. West Exchange St. His brother Owen had moved to Cranston. In 1889 the Keily Bros. were still listed at Cedar St. as well. However, Owen was back the next year. They were at West Exchange cor. Ames St. from 1890-91. They were at 524 West Exchange St. in 1892-93. They were at 505-524 West Exchange St. in 1894. They were back at 524 West Exchange St. in 1895. In 1895 Owen moved to Cranston again, this time for good. Bartholomew then established the Eagle Brewing Co. He was still listed at 455 West Exchange St. in 1898. He was president of the Eagle Brewing Co. until it closed in 1920.

(1872-1896)

Stone beer, squat blob

1872 ad

1878 ad

1891 ad

Kent Club Beverages-

The Kent Club Beverage Co. was in West Warwick. It succeeded the Arnolds Bottling Works in the 1930s. In 1936-1942 it was at 1091 Main St. in Arctic. William Proulx was the proprietor. It was not listed in 1943.

(1936-1942)

ABM crown, pyro seltzer

Sodas Houtson to Jenckes

Houston & Bartley-

John W. Houston (1872-1954?) & James Bartley were liquor dealers in Providence. James was dealing in provisions in 1902. John was listed as a collector in 1902. They were listed as wholesale liquor dealers at 253-259 Canal St. in 1903. They were at 253 Canal St. in 1904, but they are not listed that year in one directory. Later that year James was listed as manager of the Providence Public Market.

(1903-1904)

Clear blob

Christopher Hutter-

Christopher Hutter (d. 1942) was a bottler was a bottler in Cranston. He was at 27 Molter Ave. from 1918-1927. He was not listed in 1930.

(1918-1927)

Clear blob

Hyergrade Water Co.-

The Hyergrade Water Co. was located in Newport. It was at 52 (or 50) Chapel St. in 1920-22. It likely succeeded James R. Lorah & Co., who was listed at 52 Chapel St. in 1920-1944. Nelson R. Duby was the proprietor. In 1920 they were advertising Hyergrade Ginger Ale. In 1936 they were dealers in foreign and domestic table waters including Poland Spring, Perrier, and Schweppes. They were at 50-52 Chapel St. in 1945-1952.

(1920-1952)

seltzer

1920 ad

J

Napoleon Jacob-

Napoleon Jacob was a bottler in Woonsocket. He was first listed at 57 Fairmount St. in 1914-15. He was at 457 Fairmount St. from 1915-1922. In 1922-1933 the company was known as the Jacob Soda Works, located at the same address. Napoleon Jacob was the proprietor. It was not listed in 1934.

(1914-1922)

BIM crown, ABM crown

Ezra Jenckes-

Ezra Jenkes (1822?-1884) was a bottler in Providence. He was at 35 Davis St. in 1855 with no occupation listed. He was at rear 91 N. Main St. in 1856-58 manufacturing soda water.

(1856-1858)

IP squat

Sodas Hogan to Houle

John J. Hogan-

John J. Hogan was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. A John Hogan was listed in Lonsdale in 1882. Patrick J. Hogan was listed as a liquor dealer in Pawtucket from 1892-1905. John was at York Ave., cor. Ferris in 1892. He was advertising “J. Hogan’s Hop Beer” as a sure cure for malaria. He was at 437 York Ave. in 1893-97. John J. was first listed as a bottler in 1894. He was at 437 York Ave. cor. Ferris, with a saloon at 110 and 112 School St. from 1894-95. He was listed as a bottler in 1897-99. He was listed in liquors in 1898. In 1920 he was listed as a contractor.

(1892-1899)

Etched blob

1892 ad

1894 ad

Holley Mineral Spring-

The Holley Mineral Spring was located in Woonsocket. It is two miles east of the city. Catherine M. Wilcox was the proprietor. In 1907 Stephen Wilcox was the proprietor. It was listed in a 1908 list of springs in Rhode Island, and was located in East Woonsocket. It was spelled Holly as well. The spring was first analyzed in 1883, and was being sold by 1894. It sent out a “report” in 1886. It was listed in 1893 as Holly Spring. For some reason it was never advertised in the state directories. In 1903-1922 Stephen Wilcox was running a spring water house at 374 Mendon Rd. In 1928, Catherine M. was listed as the widow of Stephen M. Wilcox. The Holley Mineral Spring Water Co. was first listed in 1932. Laura A. Mallioux was the owner. It was at 1088 Mendon Rd. from 1932-1980.

(1886-1912)

Half gallon mineral water

Hope Club Beverages-

The Hope Club Beverages brand was created by the Puritan Beverage Co. It likely started in 1938. In 1925 the Maine Bottling Co. was manufacturing Hope Club Beverages. The Hope Club Beverage Co. was at 47 Burnside St. in 1940. Hugh Gasbarro, Anthony Tarro, and Walter Giannetti were the owners. It might have succeeded the Quaker Club Co. It was at 3 Murphy St. in 1942-45. Anguileno D'Iorio was the president and Walter Giannetti the treasurer and manager in 1943. Aquilino D'Iorio was the owner in 1945. Walter F. Giannetti was the owner in 1950. It was not listed in 1946, but in 1947 it had moved to 71 Spruce St. It was at 71 Spruce St. from 1947-1964. Anthony George was the owner in 1960. It was located in Providence until 1969, and moved to Cranston the next year. They bought out E.J. Dybala’s Soda Works in Cranston, at 275 Niantic Ave. They were in business there as late as 1990.

(1940-1990)

ABM crown, deco soda, ACL

Morris S. Horgan-

Morris S. Horgan was a liquor dealer in Newport. He was a liquor dealer in 1883. He was not listed from 1884-1889. He was listed as a bottler in 1890. He was at 518 Thames St. that year. His name was Maurice from 1890-1910. He was first listed selling liquors in 1892. He was at 13 Franklin St. in 1892-93. He had saloons at 13 Franklin St. and 8 Duke St. in 1894. He was running a saloon at 140 Long Wharf in 1901. He was also at 66 W. Broadway from 1891-1913. He was also at 8 Duke St. in 1895. A W.H. Horgan was listed at the same address in 1914.

(1883?) (1890-1913)

Clear blob

Houle Brothers-

The Houle Brothers were liquor dealers in Pawtucket. In 1889 Omere M. Houle was a clerk at 227 Westminster St. He was running a saloon at 66 Broad St. in 1891-92. John M. Houle was at 66 Broad St. in 1893. The brothers were at 66 Broad St. in 1893. In 1896 Adelard and Omer had a saloon at 17 Exchange St. They were first called the Houle Bros. in 1899. They were at 17 Exchange St. in 1899-1900. They were at 13, 15, 17 Exchange St. in 1901. They were at 13 & 15 Exchange St. in 1902-05. Only Eugene B. Houle was listed as a liquor dealer at the same address in 1906. Adelard Houle was at 13 & 15 Exchange St. in 1907, and just 15 Exchange from 1908-1911. A 1912 factory inspection graded their company as very good with 9 employees. They were running a restaurant at the time. Eugene & Hercule in 1920, no occupation?

(1893-1912)

Clear etched blob

Sodas Heiss to Hi-Peak

Frank Heiss-

Frank Heiss was a liquor dealer in Cranston, RI. He was listed in 1901-05 as dealing in liquors. He was listed as a bottler in 1909. He was at 1240 Park Ave. from 1909-1910.

(1901-1910)

Clear blob, etched blob

Herba Co.-

The Herba Co. was located in Providence. It was at 139 Wendell St. in 1895-99, selling “distilled water etc.” In 1895-99 Thomas H. McCusker was the manger. He was previously employed at the Vinton Drug Co. in 1894. They were at 570 Plainfield St. in 1900-01. They were now selling distilled water, herba, and soda. Clinton E. Walch was running the Pocasset Ice Co. at this location in 1900. Thomas was operating a bowling alley in 1902.

(1895-1901)~

Aqua blob, BIM crown

1895 ad

Herb-O Phosa-

When the Nickel-Tone Mfg. Co. went out of business, the owner James S. Barry created the Herb-O Phosa Co. His Phosa drink was being sold at the same time as Modox (1907). It was located at 233 West Exchange St. from 1909-1922.

1910 graded as very good with 17 employees.

1911 graded as very good with 11 employees.

1912 graded as excellent with 16 employees.

1915, 16 graded as very good with 13 employees.

1917 graded as very good with 17 employees.

1918 graded as very good with 7 employees.

1919 graded as very good with 10 employees.

1920 graded as very good with 9 employees.

1921 graded as very good with 11 employees.

1922 graded as very good with 5 employees.

James died in 1937 after years of heavy drinking.

(1909-1937)

ABM crown, (just Phosa) BIM crown, ABM crown

Timothy E. Hickey & Co.-

Timothy Edward Hickey (d. 1917) was a bottler in Providence. He succeeded Edward Postens in 1872. In 1875 he was selling soda water, sarsaparilla, and Belfast ginger ale. In 1875-1880 he was at 10 Planet St. The company became T.E. Hickey & Co. in 1880. Hickey & Pierce were at 10 Planet St. in 1881 (T.E. Hickey & Co. that year too). It was back to T.E. Hickey & Co. in 1882. In 1883-1891 he was at Planet St. cor. S. Main St. Alternative listings have the Hickey Bros. at 6 Planet St. from 1883-86. In 1889 he was selling mineral waters. He was at 6 Planet St. from 1892-1902. The Maine Spring Water Co. was also at this address in 1901-02.

(1872-1902)~

Squat blob, gravitating stopper, Hutchinson?, aqua blob, clear blob, BIM crown

1875 ad

1893 ad

Hi-Peak Beverages-

Hi-Peak Beverages was a brand bottled and sold by the United States Bottling Co.

(ca. 1920-1938)

ABM crown

Sodas Hasselbaum to Hebert

Anton Hasselbaum Co.-

Anton Hasselbaum (d. 1916) was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a coachman in 1888. In 1889 he ran a saloon at 36 South Main St. He was a teamster in 1895. He was listed as a bottler in 1896. He was listed as a bottler at 263 Canal St. in 1897. He was at 260 Dexter St. in 1898. He was at 33 Lorea St. and 260 Dexter St. in 1899, listed as a bottler. The company was called the A. Hasselbaum Co. at the time. He was at 260 Dexter St. from 1900-1915. In 1903 they were listed at wholesale dealers, importers, and bottlers of fine lager, ales, porters, wines, liquors etc. In 1909 Andrew F. Hasselbaum, Peter Schroder, and Ellen Dengan formed the A. Hasselbaum Co. They were importers, jobbers, and liquor dealers. A 1914 ad stated they were wholesale liquor dealers and bottlers of lagers, ale, porter, and wines etc. In 1916 the company was at the same address and was listed as a bottler. It became the A. Hasselbaum Co. Inc in 1916. Frank Cerini, Camillo Mancini, and Vincenzo Cerini were the partners. Anton died Fed. 1916. In 1919 the company might have been listed with 5 employees, no rating.

(1889-1899) Hasselbaum (1899-1916) Co.

Clear blob, BIM crown

1913 ad

Havens Bottling Works-

Charles D. Havens (1865-1931) ran the Havens Bottling Works in Westerly. His first location was 56 Canal St., where he offered fine wines and liquors. He was listed as a bottler in 1907. He was at 74 Pierce St. in 1909. He was at 56 Canal St. in 1913-17. He was listed in 1916-19 at 58 Canal St. In 1920 he was running a variety store at 58 Canal St. In 1922-25 the Havens Bottling Works was at 72 Pierce St. It appears to have succeeded the New England Bottling Works, which was run by Charles Havens. It was at 58 Canal St. and 72 Pierce St. in 1926-29. The Coca-Cola plant was also at this location in 1927-1938. George & Alfred Havens were the owners in 1939. They were bottling Orange Crush in 1936-1943. They bottled Pop-Cola in 1940-43. It was just at 58 Canal St. in 1930-1944. From 1930-1940 their plant was Industrial Ave. The New England bottling Co. was listed at the same location until 1937. In 1941 a fire in Westerly was near the bottling plant. C. Alfred Havens and Jennie R. Havens were the owners in 1942. It was at 54 Canal St. in 1948. C. Alf Havens was the proprietor in 1948. Only the plant on Industrial Dr. was listed from 1952-56. C. Alf was running the Havens Package Store at 58 Canal St. that during that time. It was not listed in 1957.

(1922-1956)

ABM crown, seltzer, ACL

1940 ad

James S. Hazard-

James S. Hazard (1843-1929) was a bottler in Newport and Westerly. He claims to have established his business in 1847. He was listed as working at Harvey’s Soda Works in 1863. He was at 14 Bath Rd. (Harvey & Co.) in 1867. Around 1867 he became an agent for George P. Harvey & Co. He had become J.S. Hazard & Co. by 1875, when George Harvey and Thomas Blackler became his partners. He moved to Westerly for a short time (ca. 1875-1877). He was at 75 Pierce St. at that location. He was advertising lemon and sarsaparilla soda water. He was listed in Newport in 1876. He moved back to Newport in 1877. He was at 14 Bath Rd. from 1877-1881. In 1882 he took George A. Hazard, likely his son as a partner. He was at 24 Bath Rd. Newport in 1884-1890. He was listed in Newport in 1889 as a bottler. James S. Hazard & Co. was listed in 1893-96. He left his business in 1897 to work for the H.N. Hassard Co.

(1877-1896) Newport (1875-1877) Westerly

Squat blob, gravitating stopper

1876 ad

1886 ad

The Hebe Co.-

The Hebe Co. was located in Providence, RI. It was founded by the Caproni Bros. Co. It was at 68 Brayton Ave. in 1916. That same year the Caproni Bros. were advertising Hebe Ginger Ale. In 1917 it was at 68 Brayton Ave. with the office at 175 Atwells Ave. They were incorporated in 1921. It was at 173 Atwells Ave. from 1922-25. They were selling ginger ale in 1922. They had a plant at 68 Brayton Ave. They were producing beverages and extracts in 1925. It was at 177 Atwells Ave. from 1920-1932. Raymond C.E. Caproni was the president, and Henry Caproni Jr. the secretary/treasurer. Raymond Caproni became the owner in 1933-34. It was back at 173 Atwells Ave. in 1933-34. The Newport Distributing Co. (bottlers) were at this address in 1935. In 1936-1944 it was back as the Hebe Beverage Co. Walter Giannetti was the owner in 1937-38. John DeCesare was the owner in 1939-1940. John was the owner and Anthony DeCesare the manager in 1942-43. It became the Clover Club Bottling Co. in 1945.

Note: I have an example with a 1916 date code on the heel.

(1916-1934) Hebe Co. (1936-1944) Hebe Beverage Co.

ABM crown, ACL

1925 ad

Joseph A. Hebert-

Joseph A. Herbert was a liquor dealer in Central Falls. Napoleon Hebert was at 276 Broad St. in 1890. He transferred his liquor license to Samuel Hebert in 1892. In 1897 Joseph was at 94 Foundry St. He was at 94 Foundry St. and 476 Broadway in 1899. In 1900-02 he was at 472 Broad St. and 94 Foundry St. He was running the New York Liquor Store in 1902. He was at 472 Broad St from 1901-06. He was at 456 Broad St. in 1909. In 1904-1911 he was at 472 Broad St. and 90 Foundry St.

1911, 12 graded as good with 12 employees.

1915, 16, 17 graded as excellent with 7 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 6 employees.

1919 not listed

He was listed as a bottler at 474-476 Broad St. in 1913. He was at 474 Broad St. from 1910-1920.

(1900-1920)

Aqua blob, clear blob, BIM crown

1897 ad

1912 ad

Sodas Harvey to Hassard

George P. Harvey-

George P. Harvey (1816-1896?) was a bottler in Providence and Newport. He was first listed in Newport in 1867. Geo. P. Harvey & Co. was in Newport in 1867-1872. He was at rear 14 Bath Rd. in 1867. James S. Hazard was his agent that year. Sometime around 1874 he began selling mineral water in Codd bottles. He was at 24 Peck St. Providence in 1876. He was at 22 and 24 Peck St. in 1877. He was at 315 Fountain St. Providence in 1878 manufacturing liquors and soda. He was succeeded by Ransford H. Harvey in 1879. He had a house in Norwich, CT, which proves he had ties to Irus W. Harvey and other Harvey bottlers in Norwich.

(1867-1878) squats (1874-1878) Codds

Squat blob, torpedo

1867 ad

1878 ad

Ira Harvey/Harvy-

Ira Harvey (1807-1885) was a bottler in Providence. He was listed as a beer and soda manufacturer in 1847-48 at 1 Crawford St. His house was at 101 S. Main St. He was at 4 Dean St. in 1850. He was listed as a beer manufacturer in 1853-55 at cor. Union and Westminster Sts. (20 Union St.). He was listed in 1856-58.

(1847-1865)

OP squat, IP squat

John W. Harvey-

John W. Harvey was a bottler in Providence. He was partners with George Harvey. A “Harvey Perry” was listed as a liquor dealer at 66 Canal St. in 1849. In 1854 a Joseph Harvey was listed as a bottler. Joseph Harvey was Ransford Harvey's father. In 1856 Joseph & I.W. Harvey were listed as bottlers in Norwich, and Ransford was also listed separately as a bottler in Norwich.

John Harvey was mentioned in 1856-1858. His company J. Harvey & Co. was located at 65-1/2 Canal St.

James G. Harvey was dealing yeast with Ira in 1859-1863. James was Ira's son, so he is the most likely candidate.

This is an incredibly enigmatic company to research.  I have not been able to find a single reference to J. Harvey & Co. or the Canal St. address embossed on the bottles.  All I know for certain is that they were in business in and around 1857.

(1854?-1863?)

IP squat, squat blob

Ransford H. Harvey-

Ransford H. Harvey (1836-1907) was a bottler in Providence. He was listed as a clerk at 315 Fountain St. in 1878. He succeeded George P. Harvey in 1879. He was at 50 Washington St. cor. Union (the Albion), 8 Union St. (the Lotus), and 25 Fulton St. in 1880. He was at 315 Fountain St. from 1880-86. In 1882 he was advertising wines, brandies, gin, whiskey, and rum along with soda water, sarsaparilla, and cider. In 1887 he left the bottling business, which was taken over by Edwin J. Dean. In 1889 he had a house at 37 America St. Interestingly a R.H. Harvey was listed as a bottler at 292 Plainfield St. in 1905. He died Jan. 1907.

(1879-1887)

Aqua blob

1882 ad

Horace N. Hassard-

H.N. Hassard & Co. were bottlers in Newport. They were agents for the Hygeia Sparkling Distilled Water Co. and Simpson Springs. The manager in 1890 was Charles T. Smith. The salesroom was at 164 Bellevue Ave. They were at the same location in 1902. H.N. Hassard & Co. was first listed in the Newport directory in 1889. The Hassard Co. was first listed as a bottler of mineral waters in the 1893 RI Directory. The founder was likely Horace N. Hassard (1839-1927). An article from 1894 stated they were in business for 10 years. It was at 164 Bellevue Ave. from 1890-1901. Edward A. Hassard & Co. was listed as grocers in 1904. Horace was part of this company, but the Hassard Co. was not listed.

Aqua blob (quart)

(1889-1904)

1894 ad

Sodas Hagan to Hart

James H. Hagan-

In 1889 James H. Hagan was a grocer at 517 Eddy St., Providence. He was at 331-333 Richmond St. from 1895-1902. He was also at 61 South St. in 1898. The company was called J.H. Hagan & Co. in 1896-97. In 1898 he formed the J.H. Hagan Co. His partners were Cornelius Minahan and Charles J. Christie. He was at 40-48 Peck St. and 46 to 48 Pine St. in 1899-1900. They were listed as importers, jobbers, and bottlers. He was at 40-48 Peck St. in 1901. Another listing has him at 333 Richmond St. in 1901. From 1901-1909 he was the treasurer of the Park Brewing Co. He was president of the Park Brewing Co. from 1910-1913. In 1914 he was treasurer of the Washington Co. In 1904-05 he was at 361 Canal St. and 333 Richmond St. (no Co). In 1908 he was also at 94 Plain St. At one time he was at 40-48 Peck St and 46 & 48 Pine St., listed as an importer, jobber, and bottler. He was advertising Harvard Brewing Co. ale. It appears the company was taken over by the Mt. Hope Distilling Co., which is listed in 1901 at the Peck St. address. By 1920 he had retired, and his residence was at 40 Carlisle St.
(1896-1901) Co.

Clear blob

1899 ad

David G. Hall-

David G. Hall (1828-1883?) was a liquor dealer in Providence. In 1844 he was listed as a clerk at 41 Broad St., cor. Potter and Pine. He was listed as a clerk at 153 Broad St. (same location) in 1847-48. In 1852 he was listed as a soda manufacturer at rear 91 N. Main St. (the American House). He partnered with Edward Anthony in 1853 to form Hall & Anthony. They were at the Museum building and American House (77 N. Main St.). He was back at rear 91 N. Main St. in 1854 by himself. In 1855 he was listed as running a bottling establishment at rear 78 Pine St. at the City hotel. In 1857 he was at cor. Pine & Potter Sts. with no occupation listed. Ad from 1858. He was living at 7 Fountain St. in 1859. His house was at 5 Walnut St. in 1861. In 1862 he joined Greene & Co., liquor dealers. He was listed in Providence with no occupation until 1877, and had a house in Pawtuxet. (more at LRBC website)

(1852-1871)

Iron pontil squat, squat blob

Hand Brewing Co.-

The Hand Brewing Co. was located in Pawtucket, RI. Michael Hand Jr. was the president. He was part of the Hand Brewing Co. of Scranton, Pa., but withdrew himself from the company in 1899 to start a new business in Pawtucket, RI. His partner was Bernard Cabisius. It was first listed in 1898. In 1904 it was at Mendon Ave. near Central Ave. In 1906 it was on Freeman St. A 1906 factory inspection graded the company as very good with 56 employees. 

Other inspections:

1907, very good with 49 employees

1908 very good with 49 employees, Bottling dept. good with 8 employees

1909 very good with 58 employees

1910 very good with 50 employees, Bottling dept. good with 11 employees

1912 Bottling Dept. good with 11 employees.

1916 excellent with 63 employees

1919 excellent with 50 employees

1920 very good with 55 employees

Francis Gavin joined the company in 1907. Michael Hand Sr., who was also a partner in the company, but lived in Pennsylvania, died in 1911.  Michael Jr. died in 1915. A 1916 factory inspection graded the company as excellent with 63 employees. Francis Gavin left the company in 1916, but Mrs. Annie Hand continued to run it until 1925. The address in 1920 was 84 Mendon Ave. It was hit hard by the prohibition, but continued to sell near beer and soda.

It was at Mendon Ave & Freeman St. from 1898-1922. This location was near the India Point railroad. It was at 7 Freeman St. in 1929.

(1898-1929)

BIM crown, ABM crown

James Hanley Brewing Co.-

James Hanley (1841?-1912) established a brewery in Providence in 1861. It was located on Canal St. In 1876 he partnered with a Mr. Corney to form Corney & Hanley at Jackson, cor. Fountain St. They were also at 166 North Main St. from 1876-1880. It became James Hanley & Co. in 1879. They were at 28 Orange St. in 1880. They were at 32 Exchange Place from 1883-1892. In 1886 he founded the Rhode Island Brewing Co. In 1885, while still running the RI Brewing Co., he partnered with P.F. Hoye, becoming Hanley, Hoye & Co. Hoye formerly worked for Greene & Co. They were both immigrants from Ireland. This partnership was still intact in 1892. They were agents for J.H. Cutter whiskey in 1892. In 1895 the James Hanley Brewing Co. was incorporated.

They were at 35 Jackson St. from 1901-1922. Spencer H. Over was the general manager in 1913.

A 1906 factory inspection graded the company as very good with 74 employees.

Other inspections:

1907, 08 good with 90 employees

1910 no rating, 104 employees

1912 excellent with 120 employees

1919 excellent with 134 employees

1920 excellent with 154 employees

The company was also at 38 Summer St. Pawtucket in 1910-11. It was at 8 Pleasant St. in 1912, listed as a storehouse.

(1861) bottle (1895-1922)

clear blob

Bernard D. Hart-

Bernard Hart was a liquor dealer in Bristol, RI. A Barney Hart was listed as a liquor dealer in 1893. He was first listed in 1897. He was at Thames, opp. John St. In 1911-18 his “estate” was at 235 Thames St. He was dead by 1918.

(1897-1918)

Clear blob

Sodas Gorman cont'd to Grimes

Gorman & Connole-

Gorman & Connole were liquor dealers in East Greenwich. A Michael Gorman (1850-1885) was listed in 1883. They were first listed in 1891. They were on Duke St. in 1898. They were last mentioned in 1907, still dealing in liquors. Luke Connole (1856-1933), who is mentioned in 1909, might have been one of the partners. He is listed as a liquor dealer at 30 Duke St. He was still listed in 1920. Dennis Gorman might have been his partner.

(1891-1907)

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Green Valley Spring Water Co.-

The Green Valley Spring Water Co. was located in Pettaconsett, RI (a village in Cranston). It was first listed in a 1915 tax book. In 1920 a factory inspection graded them as very good with 5 employees. It was at 911 Pontiac Ave. from 1916-1943. It was last mentioned in 1943.

(1915-1943)

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Eugene C. Griffith-

Eugene C. Griffith was a liquor dealer in Pascoag, RI. He was first listed in 1884 as Eugene Griffiths. He was running a saloon in 1889. He was first listed as a liquor dealer in 1893. He was running a hotel and livery stable in 1896. He was also running the Hotel Griffith in 1904. He was also listed in 1912-19 as dealing in liquors. In 1920 he ran a garage.

(1904-1919)

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Thomas Grimes & Bro.-

Thomas Grimes (1844-1914) was a liquor dealer in Providence. In 1861 John Grimes started a business dealing in liquors in Providence. Thomas Grimes joined the company in 1863. They were from Uxbridge, Mass., and moved to RI in the late 1850s. In 1867 they were at 90 Pine St. (cor. Potter St.). They were also at 1 Market Sq. in Woonsocket at this time. They were located at 125 Pine St. cor. Potter from 1876-1886. They also had a location at 23 Fulton St. in 1880. In 1884-86 he was listed at 115-125 Pine St. as well as 355 Eddy St. He was at 115 Pine St. in 1887-1897. They were at 115-117 Pine St. (cor. Potter) from 1889-1895, dealing in wholesale liquors. In 1890 the company became Thos. Grimes & Bro. John was still a member of the company. In 1892 they were listed as importers and wholesale liquor dealers. They were producing over 20,000 barrels of ale a year. He was at 115 Pine St. in 1897-98. In 1899 the company became Thomas Grimes & Bro. Inc. Thomas Grimes, Joseph A. Grimes, and Patrick Cahir were the partners. They were at Washington, cor. W. Exchange St. By 1901 he was at 23, 25 Dorrance St. The address was Dorrance cor. Washington St. in 1900-09. In 1910 they were listed as bottlers at 53 Pine St. They were at 53 Pine St. and 33 Peck St. in 1911. They were at 53 Pine St. in 1913-15. Louis Shatkin was the president in 1914. They were at 191-193 South Main St. in 1916. They were at 191 South Main St. from 1917-1920. They were succeeded by the Turks Head Beverage Co.? They had same address in 1921. John Lisker was manufacturing cereal beverages at 191 S. Main St. in 1920.

(1890-1899) Bro.  (1899-1920) Bro. Inc. (no bottles w/o Bro. on them)

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William H. Grimes-

William H. Grimes was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket, RI. Born in Ireland, he moved to the US in 1848. In 1865 he joined the business of two of his brothers in Providence. He moved to Pawtucket in 1873. He started his business at the corner of High & Main Sts. W.H. & Francis A. Grimes were listed in 1875 at Main cor. High St. In 1877-1884 they were at 105 Main St. He became W.H. Grimes & Co. by 1880. In 1883 he moved to 23 & 25 N. Main St., which was known as Manchester Block. He was listed as a bottler (including mineral waters) in 1886-87. He was at North Main St. and Railroad Ave. in 1892. He was at 16 Railroad Ave. in 1893, transferred to John Donahue? (also at old address). In 1903 he formed the William H. Grimes Co. William H. Grimes, Robert W. Grimes, and Thomas F. Harrington were the founders. He was at 25 (or 23) N. Main St. from 1894-1920. 23-31 N. Main St. in 1910. A 1912 factory inspection graded him as very good with 9 employees. A 1916, 18 factory inspection graded the company as excellent with 5 employees. In 1919 they were rated as excellent with 8 employees. They were dealing in liquors and groceries.

(1880-1903) W.H. Grimes & Co. (1903-1920) W.H. Grimes Co.

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Joseph O. Gignac-

Joseph O. Gignac was a liquor dealer in Central Falls. He was at 472 Broad St. in 1902. He was at 592 Dexter St. in 1904-07. This was the same location as Peter Germain. He was listed as a bottler in 1907. He was at 575 Dexter St. in 1909-1919. He was also at 96-98 Darling St. in 1910.

(1902-1919)

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Girard Spring Water Co.-

The Girard Spring Water Co. is located in North Providence. Their office was at 743 Westminster St. in 1897-98. In 1898 E.O. Clarke was the manager at 1 Bloomingdale Ave. Pawtucket. In 1899 it was at 931 Westminster St. Providence. It was at rear 554 N. Main St. in 1901. In 1902 it was at 556 N. Main St. and 1 Bloomingdale Ave. Joseph W. Baker was the treasurer in 1904. It was at 1028 Mineral Spring Ave. from 1919-1922. They were bottling cherry soda in 1922. It moved to 1100 Mineral Spring Ave. in 1920, and is still there today. In 1936-39 Mr. Baldwin was the owner.

(1898-present)

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Gladstone Springs Water Co.-

The Gladstone Spring Water Co. was located in Narragansett Pier, RI. It was listed as a “resort” in 1893. The company was first mentioned in 1901. There is mention of the water being bottled and sold in 1899. In 1911 the company was incorporated. Syria W. Mathewson, Frederick C. Olney, and William R. Sweet were the founders. A 1912 inspection graded them as excellent with 8 employees. A 1916, 18 factory inspection graded them as very good with 6 employees. In 1919 the were rated very good with 5 employees. In 1920 they were rated very good with 10 employees. It was on Boon St. Narragansett from 1920-22. They bottled spring water and soda water. In 1921 they were graded as very good with 8 employees. Bradlee Clough was the proprietor in 1925-28. It was not listed in 1929, and in 1930 the company was known as the Lion Club Beverage Co., (formerly the Gladstone Bottling Co.). Louis Donatelli was the owner. In 1931 it became the Gladstone Bottling Works. Harold C. Dow was the owner. It was not listed in 1932-1934. In 1935-37 it was back as Bradlee Clough, who was the owner. The Providence Directory still called it the Gladstone Spring Water Co. in 1942. In 1943 the Warwick Club Ginger Ale Co. was also at this location.

(1899-1930)

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John E. Good-

John E. Good (d. 1918) was a bottler, liquor dealer, importer, and jobber in Providence. In 1889 he was treasurer of the Providence Bottling Co. They were located at 25-27 Peck St. He was at 27 Peck St. in 1892. He was at 25-33 Peck St. from 1895-96. He was at 39 Fountain St. in 1904. He was last listed at 839 Westminster St. in 1915-1920. Mr. Good is hard to follow with locations, as he ran the Providence Bottling Co., was a partner of the Consolidated Mineral Water Co., and had a few other operations. He died in April 1918.

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(1889-1914) Providence Bottling Co. years

Hugh Gorman & Co.-

Hugh Gorman (1837-1879) & Co. were grocers in Providence. Hugh was at 6 Wickenden St. in 1861-65. His brother Dennis joined the company in 1866, becoming Hugh Gorman & Co. They were at 6 Wickenden St. in 1866-67. They were at 6 and 8 Wickenden St. in 1868-69. They were at 14 and 16 Wickenden St. in 1870. He was at 14 Wickenden in 1875. They were at 14, 16 Wickenden St. in 1876. They were at 12, 14, 16 Wickenden from 1878-1890. They were dealing in ales, wines, and liquors in 1882. By 1883 Dennis Gorman was also a part of the business. They were listed as importers of wines & liquors. Dennis Gorman was listed in 1892 at 14 & 16 Wickenden St. In 1892 the company became Gorman & Co.

(1866-1891)

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