Whiskeys White to Young & Brackett

David White-

David White was a brewer in Pawtucket. He was first listed in 1869. He was listed as a beer manufacturer in 1871. He was at 28 Main St. in 1869-1872. He was dealing in fruit and confectionary at 32 Main St. in 1877.

(1871)

Stone beer

Charles L. Wrightington-

Charles L. Wrightington had an oyster bar in Warren, RI. In 1853 (56) he was dealing in oysters and refreshment. One source places him in Providence.

(1853-1856)

Stone beer

Young & Brackett-

Fred L. Young and Charles W. Brackett were liquor dealers in Providence. They succeeded the business of Michael Lenahan around 1910. In 1911-13 they were listed at 703 Westminster St. wholesale liquor dealers. In 1914 Fred and Charles moved to Lynn, Mass. They were not listed in 1915. At one point they were at 707 Westminster St.

(1911-1914)

flask

Whiskeys Stebbins to Whipple

Charles. H. Stebbins-

Charles H. Stebbins (1832-1917) was a liquor dealer in Woonsocket, RI. C.F. Stebbins & Co. was listed in 1866. This might have been his father. Charles was running a bowling saloon in 1870-75. He was at 11 and 13 S. Main St. in 1880-84. He was at 15 and 17 S. Main St. in 1886-88. He was at 15 S. Main St. in 1891. He was at 16-17 South Main St. 1892. He was at 15-17 South Main St. 1893-1901. He was at 17 South Main St. in 1898. He was at 15 South Main St. Woonsocket 1902-09. He was listed in Manville in 1909. He was last listed at 14-16 S. Main St. in 1911-13. He was not listed in 1914.

(1886-1905) address on bottle

flask

Dennis R. Sullivan-

In 1889 Dennis R. Sullivan was listed as a bottler at 376 Wickenden St. He was part of the Sullivan Bros. at the time. Dennis left the Sullivan Bros. in 1901. He was at 78 Ives St. in 1904-1915.

(1901-1915)

flask

Five Sullivan Bros.-

See Sullivan Bros. in soda

flask

The Washington Co.-

The Washington Co. were importers and dealers in liquors. They were located at 31 Washington St. They were advertising wholesale liquors in 1913. They were advertising family liquors and fancy groceries in 1914. Their address in 1914-15 was 31 Washington St., opposite city hall. John T. Bush was the owner from 1916-19. They were now listed as importers. A 1920 factory inspection graded them as excellent with 6 employees. (1920 inspection is for 1919?)

No 1912, 1920

(1913-1919)

flask

1913 ad

Charles A. Wescott-

Charles A. Wescott (1838-1917) (Westcott) was a beer bottler in Apponaug (Warwick), RI. He was listed from 1878-1880.

Stone beer

Dates on bottles include 1872, 73, 74

Simon B. Whipple-

Simon B. Whipple (1818-1890?) was a grocer in Pawtucket. He was listed as a grocer at 39 Barton St. in 1877.

(1877)

Stone beer

Whiskeys Rock to Squier

Thomas H. Rock-

Thomas H. Rock was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. He had a saloon at 60 N. Main St. in 1886. He was at 174 Main St. 1892-98. He was at 41 East Ave. in 1893. There is a reference to somehting being transferred to Lamesy & Miller? He was at 41 East Ave. in 1899-1913. His wholesale address was 39 East Ave. in 1911-13. He moved to East Greenwich in 1914, and was succeeded by Thomas Caulfield.

When did it become Rock & Co.?

(1899-1914) East Ave. addr.

Rowland L. Rose Co.-

Rowland L. Rose was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was dealing in oysters in 1870-72. In 1871 he also had a billiard hall known as Rose & Reynolds. He was working for J.G. Eddy & Co. in 1873-79. In 1880, Rowland L. Rose (1838-1893), Byron S. Cooke, and Jesse P. Eddy created the Excelsior Brewing Co.

He was at 14 Custom House St. in 1880-86. He was at 18 Weybossett St. in 1886.

In 1889-1891 Rowland L. Rose & Co. were importers, grocers, and cigar manufacturers. They were at 66 and 68 Weybosset St.

The company became the R.L. Rose Co. in 1892. By now they were best known as grocers, but still dealt extensively in liquors. They were at 45 Pine St. in 1892-1901.

In 1912 their main location was at 66 Weybosset St.

1907 graded as good with 153 employees.

1908 graded as good with 122 employees.

1909 graded as excellent with 117 employees.

1910 graded as excellent with 122 employees.

1911 graded as excellent with 120 employees.

1912 graded as excellent with 129 employees.

1915 graded as excellent with 99 employees.

1916 graded as excellent with 40 employees. (Pawtucket)

1916 ,17 graded as excellent with 99 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 104 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 81 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 35 employees. (Pawtucket)

1920 graded as very good with 42 employees. (Pawtucket)

1920 graded as excellent with 81 employees. (Providence)

In 1920 the company was closed, but a small bakery was listed under the same name.

A 1921 factory inspection listed the company as closed.

(1892-1920) R.L. Rose Co.

1906 ad

Seaside Beverage Co.-

The Seaside Beverage Co. were bottlers in Newport. Herman and Samuel Abrahams were the owners. They were at 18 Appleby St. 1914-1918.

(1914-1918)

Etched wine, BIM crown top

Simmons & Spencer-

James S. Simmons and George W. Spencer were grocers in Providence. They were at 16 & 18 Broad St. in 1851. In 1856 they were at 14 Broad St., listed as wholesale grocers & commission merchants. They were at 17 W. Water St. in 1859-1861. In 1860 they were advertising “pure schnapps” for family and medicinal use. They ended their partnership in 1862.

James S. Simmons was still at 17 W. Water St. in 1862. He was at 12 Weybosset St. selling teas, coffees, and spices along with wine, brandy, and whiskey in 1865-67.

In 1865-67 George W. Spencer was dealing in foreign and domestic liquors at 30 Dyer St.

(1851-1861)

square schnappps

Edward Smith Co.-

See Edward Smith in Soda

Edward H. Squire/ Squier-

Edward H. Squier was a brewer in Providence. There is an 1855 date on one of his bottles. Listed in Providence almanac.

(1855)
stone beer

Whiskeys Packard to Richardson

George W. Packard-

George W. Packard (1788-1867) was a grocer in Providence. He was at 313 S. Main St. in 1847 with no occupation. He was a grocer at 160 N. Main St. in 1850-52. He was at 162 N. Main St. in 1853-54. He was listed with no occupation in 1855.

(1850-1854?)

Stone beer

Palmer & Madigan-

George E. Palmer (1857?-1918) and Patrick F. Madigan (d. 1890) were liquor dealers in Providence. They claimed to have established their business in 1860. They were located at cor. Pine St. and Harkness Ct. They were at 16 & 18 Pine St. 1867, listed as wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, also Bininger products (a grocer from New York). They were at 17-21 Pine St. in 1870-76. They were at 21 Pine St. 1877. They were at 45 Hay St. cor. Friendship in 1878-86. While the location didn't change, they changed to address to Friendship cor. Hay from 1887-1917. They were first listed as wholesale liquor dealers in 1901.

Patrick died Dec. 1890. His son John M. Madigan joined the company in 1891.

John M. Madigan died in January 1895. George E. died Oct. 1918. They were at 3 Friendship St. in 1918-19. They were at 43 Hay St. in 1920.

(1878-1917) Friendship cor. Hay St. address

Edward Postens-

See Edward Postens under soda

1871, 1872 stone beer

Russell Proctor & Co.-

In 1865 Walter R. Proctor was located at 483 High St. In 1876-1883 he was at 1077 High St. as well as 29 South Main St. and 45 South Main St. He died in 1888, and was succeeded by his son, Russell.

Russell was at 1077 High St. and 1 & 3 Fountain St. in 1880-84. He was also at 78 Canal St. in 1883. He was running a saloon from 1885-1892 at 1077 High St. In 1893 he was at 1963 Westminster St., no Co.

(1888-1892)

strap sided flask

Providence Wine Co.-

In 1910-13 Samuel Frank was running the Providence Wine Co. at 201-203 S. Main St. In 1913 the Providence Wine Co. was incorporated. Francis Gavin, Henry M. Boss Jr., and Ralph T. Barnefield were the company’s partners. Samuel Frank was the proprietor. It was at 191-193 South Main St. in 1913-14. The Robert R. Brooks Co. was at this location in 1915. Thomas Grimes & Co. was at this location in 1916.

The Providence Wine & Liquor House was at 339 South Main St. in 1902. I do not think it was related.

(1910-1914)

Aqua blob, clear blob, BIM crown

1913 ad

George W.H. Richardson-

George W.H. Richardson was a brewer in Providence. One source states he might have been from Cranston. He was at 28 Brook St. in 1847 with no occupation. He was listed as a laborer in 1852. He was listed as a beer maker at 6 Cargill St. in 1853. He was listed as a laborer again in 1854.

Cranston?

(1853)

Stone beer

Whiskeys McGonagle to North Main St.

Charles McGongale & Co.-

Charles McGonagle (d. 1930) was a liquor dealer in Pawtuket. He was at 35 Broad St. in 1899. He was at 35 Broad St. and 667 Dexter St., Central Falls in 1900. He was at 35 Broad St. in 1901-02. The company became Charles McGonagle & Co. by 1913, after 1911. Charles. A. Stebenne was his partner. He was at 38 Summer St. Pawtucket in 1901. He had a Pawtucket liquor license in 1901. He was at 35 Broad St. and 1 Exchange St. in 1904-08. He was at 1 Exchange Place Pawtucket from 1909-1919, dealing in wholesale liquors. He died in April 1930.

50-54 Summer St. address embossed on bottle.

(1913-1919) McGonagle & Co.

rectangular whiskey

McKenna Bros.-

See McKenna Bros. in soda

etched wine

Patrick? McLaughlin-

Cranston (1838-1894)

Stone beer

L.H. Meyer & Co.-

See Louis H. Meyer in soda

rectangular whiskey

David Miller & Co.-

See Miller in soda

blob soda

T.S. Mitchell-

See California Wine Co.

Nelens Café-

John F. Nelen was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was at 90 Washington St. in 1894-96. He was listed as a liquor dealer. He was at 697 Atwells Ave. in 1897-98. In 1899 was at 458 South Main St. in Providence. He was at 337 Fountain St. in 1900-1920.

He opened the Nelens Hotel in 1920. It was at 289-291 Dean St. in 1920-21. George Nelen was the proprietor in 1923. He was running a pool room in 1922.

(1894-1919)

Patrick Nolan-

Patrick Nolan (1833-1920?) was a dealer in liquors at 106 William St. in Newport. 1875 liquors. He opened his store in 1879. The three story business had a café on the first floor, a pool and billiards parlor on the second, and a lounge on the third.

1890

106 William St. in 1898-1904

P. Nolan & Son in 1905.

1872 ad

North Main St. Wine Co.-

Located at 208-212 North Main St. Providence. The only mention I could find was in a 1907 tax book. Samuel Kranz was a clerk at 210 N. Main St. in 1906. Eugene S. Kranz was at this location in 1907. Konrad Kranz was listed as an agent at this location as well. He moved to New York City in 1908. It appears he moved back to RI because he joined D. Miller & Co. in 1912.

(1907)

clear blob

Whiskeys Letendre to McGough

Felix Letendre-

Felix Letendre (1851-1927) was a liquor dealer in Woonsocket. He was first listed in 1882. He was listed as running a bowling saloon in 1885. He was at 26 and 28 S. Main St. and 187 Social St. in 1886. He was still at the S. Main St. addresses in 1887. He was running a saloon in 1889. He was at 7 Social St. in 1891. He was at 13 Social St. in 1892-95.

(1882-1895)

strap sided flask

Job Lewis-

Job Lewis (1822-1902?) was a brewer in Pawtucket. J. Lewis & Co. were at 1 Cottage St. in 1857. He was running a saloon in 1877-79 at 411 Main St.

(1857-1877)

Stone beer

Maguire Bros.-

John J. and Michael H. Maguire were liquor dealers in Providence. They were at 82 Brook St. in 1876-1885. They were also 163 So. Water St. in 1880-85. They were listed as bottlers in 1880-81. In 1880 their wholesale depot was at 82 Brook St. They also had branch locations at 163 S. Water St. and 4 Warren Ave. in East Providence. In 1889 John J. and Michael H. Maguire were at 32 Brook St. In 1889 they were advertised as importers and jobbers at 82 Brook St. They were at 82 Brook St. and 153 Richmond St. in 1891. They were at 78, 82 Brook St. in 1892. Around this time John left the partnership and started his own business. Michael H. Maguire was alone at 82 Brook St. in 1893.

(1876-1892)

amber strap sided flask

1881 ad

John J. Maguire & Co.-

See soda

rectangular whiskey

James E. McCurdy-

James E. McCurdy was a liquor dealer in Olneyville and Thornton. He was listed in Olneyville from 1890-98. He was at 23 Stokes St. in 1897-98. He was listed in Thornton from 1899-1905. He was on Plainfield St. in 1919. He was at junct. Plainfield & Morgan Ave. at one point, likely in the 1910s.

(1890-1919)

rectangular whiskey

McGough Bros.-

Thomas F. McGough and John H. McGough were liquor dealers in Providnece. They were first listed as grocers at 6 Fillmore St. in 1887. They were grocers at 6 Fillmore St. and had a saloon at 12 Canal St. in 1888. They were at 15 Canal St. and 113 Douglas Ave. in 1889-1891. They were at 15, 19 Canal St., 113 Douglas Ave. in 1892. They were at 15 Canal St., 68 Dorrance St. in 1893-98. They were at 15, 17 Canal St. and 68 Dorrance St. in 1899.

Thomas F. McGough was alone at 68 Dorrance St. in 1901-04. John H. McGough was at 15 Canal and 49 Dyer St. in 1901-02. John died Dec. 1901. Thomas F. died Jan. 1903.

(1891-1902)

rectangular whiskey

Whiskeys Jones to Leonhardt

William E. / William D. Jones-

William E. Jones (d. 1884) was a brewer in Providence. In 1844 he had an oyster cellar at 104-1/2 Westminster St., rear 47 High St. He was at 169 Westminster St. in 1847-1853. He was dealing in oysters and refreshments in 1853. He was at 5 Orange St. in 1861-64. He was not listed in 1865-68. He was listed as a “small beer manf.” in 1869-1873. He was on Benjamin St. in 1869. In 1870 a William B. Jones was at 15 Sabin St. and a William E. Jones at Pilgrim St. They were both small beer manufacturers. He was listed as being in South Providence in 1872. He was on Pilgrim St. in 1871-72. William B. Jones was last listed in 1874. In 1873-1881 he was listed as a brewer at Staniford St., near Bogman St. He manufactured root beer. He died in Oct. 1884. Some examples are stamped “Wm. B. Jones”.

(1874-1880)

Stone beer

John J. Kean-

John J. Kean was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a carpenter in 1889. He was first listed as a liquor dealer in 1890. He was at 185-1/2 S. Main St. from 1890-93. He was at 259 S. Main St. from 1894-1919. His establishment was called “The Nutshell”. He was alternatively at 257 S. Main St. in 1899.

(1890-1919)

rectangular flask

John Keeffe-

John Keeffe was a liquor dealer in Providence. In 1853 he was listed as selling wines & liquors. He was at 189 N. Main St. in 1862. His son John Keeffe Jr. joined his father's business, then moved to his own location. John Jr. was at 123 Canal St. from 1861-65.

He was at 231 & 233 N. Main St. in 1869. He was at 290, 294 N. Main St. in 1875. He was at 290 N. Main St., cor. Smith St. from 1876-1884. He was not listed in 1885.

Another John Keefe, likely unrelated, was listed at 259 South Main St. in 1920. One John Keeffe died in 1903, age 71.

(1875-1884) 290 N. Main St. address

amber strap sided flask

Edward Kiernan-

Edward Kiernan (d. 1901) was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a roller in 1870. He was listed as a bartender in 1872. He was at 435 Eddy St. in 1873-74. He was at 437 Eddy St. in 1875. He was at 495 Eddy St. in 1876-77. He was not listed in 1878.

(1875-1878)

amber strap sided flask

Michael Lenahan-

See Lenahan in soda

rectangular whiskey

Charles A. Leonhardt-

Charles Leonhardt was the proprietor of the Westminster Hotel in Providence. In 1894 he was a clerk for John Scheminger at the Dresden Hotel. He was running the Westminster Hotel at 46 Chapel St. in 1895-1908. McGrath & Morris were the proprietors in 1909.

(1895-1908)

rectangular whiskey

Whiskeys Gorton to Hodgkinson

Thomas W. Gorton-

Thomas W. Gorton was a brewer in Warwick, RI. (1803-1871) father, (1831-1895) son.  His son ran a hotel in Warwick in 1889.

Stone beer

Thomas Grimes & Bro.-

See Grimes in soda

rectangular whiskey

William H. Grimes-

See Grimes in soda

rectangular whiskey

Westcott Handy-

Col. Westcott Handy (1805-1875) was a botanic druggist and brewer in Providence. He established his business in 1841. An 1860 article described him marching his “old guard Continentals” to his herb beer establishment near the Great Bridge, and how refreshing it was. He was at 35 Westminster St. in 1861. He either died or passed on the business to his son in 1867. In 1875 he was at 48 Washington St. He sold a root & herb beer, which was likely advertised as a medicinal drink. His son, Westcott Handy II, was still in business in 1892.

(1841-1867) Westcott I (1867-1892+) Westcott II

Stone beer only.

George A. Hazard-

In 1882 George A. Hazard joined the bottling business of James S. Hazard in Newport. He was listed by himself in 1897. He was at 10 & 12 Dixon St. in 1901. He was at 10 Dixon St. Newport from 1902-04, listed as a bottler.

(1897-1904)

Etched wine

T.E. Hickey & Co.-

See T.E. Hickey in soda

etched wine

Wickes Hill & Son-

Wickes Hill (1788-1876) & Son were brewers in Newport. Alfred W. Hill (1819-18?) was Wickes son. Wickes started out as Capt. Wickes Hill, sailing ships for a few years. He left that trade in 1837 and moved to Newport, where he went into the brewing business. They were first listed in 1849 on Brewer St. In 1863-1871 they were located at 3 & 5 Brewer St. in Newport. They were still listed in 1875. William S. Cooper was listed as a brewer at this location in 1878. One source says the brewery closed in 1877.

(1849-1875)

Stone beer

1863 directory listing

Earle F. Hodgkinson-

Earle F. Hodgkinson was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was listed as a driver in 1903. In 1909 he was a founder of the Mt. Hope Distilling Co. He was listed as a liquor dealer at 443 Smith St. in 1910-15. He was not listed in 1916.

(1910-1915)

Rectangular whiskey

Whiskeys Cooney to Good

John P. Cooney-

John P. Cooney (1839-1879) was a liquor dealer in Providence. In 1861-62 he was at 103 and 105 Canal St. In 1863-66 he was located at 100 Canal St. He was advertising ales, porter, and cider. In 1867 he was selling liquors, wines, cigars, syrups, cordials, and stomach bitters at the same address. He was at 100 Canal St. and 76 Richmond St. in 1868. He was at 144 Canal St. and 76 Richmond St. in 1869-1871. He was at 144 Canal St. and 461 Eddy St. in 1872-74. In 1875-1880 he was at 143-144 Canal St. He died Nov. 1879 at the age of 40. His company lived on for a short time after his death.  It was at 144 Canal St. in 1881-82.

(1863-1882)

flask

1863 ad

Joseph Demers-

See Joseph Demers in soda

Strap sided flask

George S. Eddy-

George S. Eddy (1809-1889) was a brewer in Glocester, RI. He was listed as a baker in Chepachet in 1853. No other info yet.

Stone beer

Peter Faerber-

See Peter Faerber in soda

etched wine

Freeman’s Inn-

Michael Freeman was a clerk at 182 N. Main St. in 1914-16. Abe Freeman was a liquor dealer at this address the same year. Thomas H. Keenan was also clerk at this address. Charles Swan was a bartender at this address. It would be fairly safe to assume that they were running the Freeman's Inn at this time. In 1917 Michael and Abe were dealing in liquors at 332 N. Main St. The inn is listed at 182 North Main St. on the bottle. A Freeman’s Restaurant was listed in 1908 and 1916.

(1914-1916)

rectangular whiskey

J.L. & P. Gannon-

See Gannon in soda

etched wine

Christopher C. Godfrey-

Christopher C. Godfrey (1798-1868?) (or his son 1825-?) was a brewer in Providence. A newspaper article mentioned a store on South Main St. in 1836. In 1847-1852 he was listed as a grocer at 192 S. Main St. He was at 190 S. Main St. in 1853-1864.

Stone beer

John E. Good-

John E. Good was an importer, jobber, and liquor dealer in Providence. He claimed to have opened a liquor store/saloon in 1868. He opened a family liquor store in 1883. In 1885-86 he stated that he was the successor to Thomas G. Hanley. He was at 339 and 341 High St. at the time. He was at 339-341 High St., running his family liquor store in 1891-92. He was also at 27 Peck St. in 1892, which was the location of the Providence Bottling Co. He was at 39-49 Fountain St. in 1897.

In 1897 the Manufacturers and Bottler’s Protective Association of RI was created. It included John E. Good. Frank McKenna. Henry R. Wirth, Daniel J. Sullivan, James H. Hagan, and Bernard Conaty. He was at 839 Westminster St., and 15 Peck St. in 1905.

Factory inspections in 1906, 07, 09, and 1910 graded his company as very good with 21 employees. He was at 839 Westminster St. in 1911, 1917. In 1913 he was at 839 and 841 Westminster St.

(1883-1915)

rectangular whiskey

1900 ad

1913 ad

California to Conley

California Wine Co.-

Thomas S. Mitchell was the owner.

See California Wine Co. under Soda

rectangular whiskey

David R. Campbell-

David R. Campbell was a bottler in Providence. He was working at Allens Print Works in 1861-63. He ran a saloon at 16 S. Main St. in 1865-66. He was an expressman in 1867-69. In 1870 he was part of Tinker & Campbell (beer manufs) at Camp St. cor. Howell. James Tinker was his partner. He was an expressman again in 1871. He was listed as a beer manufacturer at 29 Camp St. in 1872-74. In 1875 he was dealing in oysters. He was not listed from 1876-1879. He was first listed as a bottler in 1882. He was at 824 North Main St. in 1882-83.

Examples dated 1872, 73.

(1872-1883)

Stone beer

Earl Carpenter-

Earl Carpenter (1794-1863) established an ice business in 1822. Around 1815 he started business as a grocer, and began selling Carpenter's spruce beer around 1820. According to William R. Cutter's geaneology book, the beer became so popular that he needed to have a steady supply of ice. This resulted in the founding of his ice business, which became one of the most successful in New England. His first ice house was on Benedict Pond, and later on his main ice houses were on the southeast side of Mashpaug Pond. In 1844 Earl Carpenter was listed as a grocer at 2 West Water St. and 25 Richmond St. In 1850 and 54-55 he was listed as a beer and ice manufacturer. Charles E. Carpenter (1824-1898), Earl's son, started working for his father in 1844. He purchased 1/3 interest in the company in 1854, when it became Earl Carpenter & Son. They were still at the 2 West Water St. address. The grocery business was discontinued in 1855. In 1881 Earl Carpenter & Son was at 2 Westminster St. cor. Dyer St. They had a city depot at the junction of Cove, Sabin, and Union Sts. Albert G. Carpenter (1851-1902), Charles's son, joined the company around this time. Charles retired from the company in 1884. In 1889 Earl Carpenter & Co. were ice dealers at 2 Westminster St. Albert G. Carpenter and E.C. Anthony were the partners. By 1903 they were bought out by the Providence Ice Co. It is rather odd to note that none of the company's ads mention the spruce beer, which was produced for a number of years.

(1820-1854) Earl Carpenter (1854-1903) Earl Carpenter & Sons

Stone beer

1878 ad

Caproni Bros.-

See Caproni Bros. in soda

rectangular whiskey

Frank P. Casey-

See Frank P. Casey in soda

rectangular whiskey

Thomas Caulfield-

Thomas Caulfield was a liquor dealer in Pawtucket. He was at 39-41 East Ave. Thomas H. Caulfield was a clerk at 121 Snow St. in 1902. It appears that he succeeded the business of Thomas H. Rock in 1914. He was at 39 East Ave. dealing in liquors in 1914-16. Joseph E. King was dealing in liquors at this address in 1916.

(1914-1916)

rectangular whiskey

Samuel H. Cole-

Samuel H. Cole was a retail liquor dealer in Pawtucket. He was first listed in 1900. He was at 1 Exchange St., cor. Broad St. in 1898-1902. He was not listed in 1903.  Charles McGunagle was at this location in 1912.

(1898-1902)

rectangular whiskey

John C. Conley & Co.-

John C. Conley (1839-1910) was a liquor dealer in Phenix, RI. He was first listed as dealing in liquors in 1868. He was running a saloon in 1889. The company became J. C. Conley & Co. by 1895. In 1902 he was listed as locations in Allentown (North Kingstown) and North Providence. He was listed as a wholesale liquor dealer in 1904. He was listed on Main St. from 1916-19.

In 1918 he was listed as a bottler and liquor dealer.

A 1919 factory inspection graded the company as very good with 7 employees.

A 1920 inspection graded them as excellent with 6 employees.

A 1921 factory inspection listed the company as closed.

(1895-1920) Conley & Co.

strap sided flask

Whiskeys Blanding to Cahir

W.B. Blanding-

See William B. Blanding in Medicine

Had a liquor license in 1876, 1880.

amber cylinder, internal screw thread stopper

John H. Branaghan-

See John H. Branaghan in Soda

rectangular flask

Leroy Brown-

Leroy Brown (1824-1897) was a bottler in Woonsocket. He was listed as a brewer in 1856-57. He was on Bridge St. cor. Front St. in 1857. He was listed in 1865 as a soda water manufacturer. One beer is marked 1848. In 1869 he is listed as a soda and beer manufacturer.

(1848-1869)

Stone beer

1869 ad

Burke Bros.-

See Burke Bros. in soda

strap sided flask

John T. Bush-

In 1916-19 John Bush was the manager of the Washington Co. at 31 Washington St. He was listed as a salesman in 1915. He was not listed in 1920.

(1916-1919)

rectangular flask

Daniel J. Cahill-

Daniel J. Cahill was a bottler in Providence. He was listed as a teamster in 1896. He was a bottler at Manning Place in 1897. He was at Giles Place in 1898. He was also at rear 569 Atwells Ave. in 1898. He was at 88 Knight St. (cor. Tell St.) in 1899. He was at 10 Ames St. in 1901-02. In 1903 he was running the Eagle Bottling Co. He was running the Congress Bowling Alleys in 1915.

(1897-1902)

Etched wine

Patrick Cahir-

Patrick Cahir was a liquor dealer in Providence. He was at 79 Martin St. in 1880-83. He was at 77 Chalkstone Ave. in 1884-86, running a lager beer saloon. John Gannon was at that address in 1890. In 1889 Patrick Cahir was listed as a clerk at 115 Pine St., which was the location of Thomas Grimes & Bro. He was at 66-68 Wickenden St. in 1897. He was at 211 Atwells Ave. in 1904. He was at 211 Atwells Ave. and 31 Cargill St. in 1905. Mr. Cahir does not have his own bottle, but he became the owner of Thos. Grimes & Bro., likely when Thos Grimes Sr. passed away. The company became Thos. Grimes & Bro. Inc. in 1899, and Patrick was one of the founding members. “Patrick Cahir, owner” is embossed on a Thos. Grimes whiskey.

Whiskeys American to Black

American Bottling Corp.-

See American Bottling Corp. in soda

Amber cylinder (fifth), rectangular whiskey

American Wine Co.-

The American Wine Co. was in Pawtucket. No other info available. The closest I could find was a Pawtucket Wine Co. at 421 Main St. from 1913-1919.

Clear blob

(ca. 1900-1915)

Caleb Arnold Jr.-

Caleb Arnold Jr. (1829-1910?) was a bottler/brewer in Providence. He was listed as a jeweler in 1850-57. He was listed as a bottler of ale, porter, and cider at 61 Orange St. in 1861.

(1861)

Stone beer, provenance not known online

B.H.R. Distilling Co. (Heather Blossom Whiskey)-

Beverage Hill Road Distilling Co. (see LRBC write-up here)

Donald D. Cattanach was the treasurer in 1895.

He partnered with Edward R. Dawley in 1895 to form the BHR Distilling Co.

(1894-1896)

square whiskey

Walter/ William D. Balcom-

William D.F. Balcom was a botanic brewer in Providence. In 1871-76 he was at 15 Sabin St. In 1876 he became William de F. Balcom & Co. with his son Walter. He was at 5 Sabin St. in 1877-1881. William was last listed in 1878, and likely died that year. His son Walter continued the business. In 1882 he changed from a botanic beer brewer to soda water bottler. He was listed as a bottler at 4 Sabin St. in 1882-86. In 1887 his estate is listed at 92 Atwells Ave. (as a bottler). W.A. Thornton was the manager of the company in 1888-1890. Walter D. Balcom died in August 1886.

(1875-1887)

Stone beer only (all examples are marked “W.D.B.”)

Andrew J. Black-

Andrew J. Black (1868-1902) was a liquor dealer in Pascoag. His father or brother Patrick was listed in 1893. Andrew was listed from 1895-1902 as a liquor dealer. He was at 55 on the flats in 1896-99. Only Patrick and Peter Black were listed in 1904.

(1895-1902)

strap sided flask

Intro

Welcome!  This is my third history blog on RI bottles.  I am following the categories that were laid out on the Little Rhody Bottle Club website.  This category includes rectangular and square whiskey bottles, whiskey fifths, stone beers, etched wines, and blobs embossed with "wine" or other types of hard liquor.  Quite a few bottlers and liquor dealers had both blob top "soda" bottles and rectangular whiskey bottles, all of these "doubles" will be listed under the soda category.  Enjoy!

Note: information on stoneware beer bottles is often "spotty" and may not be entirely accurate.