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New Idea Stores-

This was a department store in Pawtucket.  They were at 96 Main St. in 1882. It was known as Shartenberg & Robinson in 1906.

A 1906 factory inspection graded the department store as excellent with 148 employees.

1907 graded as good with 204 employees.

1908 graded as excellent with 169

1909 graded as excellent with 164

1910 graded as excellent with 202 employees.

1911, 17 graded as very good with 7 employees. Prov

1911 graded as excellent with 215 employees.

1912 graded as excellent with 210 employees.

1915, 16 graded as excellent with 225 employees.

1917 graded as excellent with 276 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 235 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 250 employees.

1920 graded as excellent with 120 employees.

1921 graded as good with 5 employees. Prov.

1921 graded as excellent with 179 employees.

1922 graded as excellent with 166 employees. pawt

See Shartenberg & Robinson under the Medicines category.

Charles E. Nichols-

Charles E. Nichols (1848-1913?) manufactured flavoring extracts and perfumes in Providence. He was first listed in 1875. He was at 78 Cranston St. with Walter B. Smith as his partner (& Co.). He was at 337 High St. in 1876-78 with no partner. In 1879-1887 he was at 49 Bridgham St. He was advertising extracts, colognes, and perfumes at the time. In 1888-1894 he was at 64 West Friendship St. The company became C.E. Nichols & Co. in 1891. He was at 80 West Friendship St. 1895-1912. The Chas. Nichols Co. was at 245 Charles St. in 1915-17. Charles T. Nichols (1875-1963) was the manager. The company was out of business in 1918.

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The Outlet Co.-

The Manufacturers Outlet was founded in 1894 by Leon Samuels. They sold men’s high-grade clothing. In 1899 they were at 176 Weybosset St. selling boots, shoes, clothing, and hats.  They were at 148-178 Weybosset St. in 1918.

1909 graded as excellent with 785 employees.

1910 graded as excellent with 1,120 employees.

1911 graded as excellent with 931 employees.

1912 graded as excellent with 914 employees.

1915 graded as excellent with 1,135 employees.

1916 graded as good with 1,135 employees.

1917 graded as excellent with 1,129 employees.

1918 graded as excellent with 912 employees.

1919 graded as excellent with 886 employees.

1920 graded as excellent with 1,050 employees.

1921 graded as excellent with 926 employees.

1922 graded as excellent with 929 employees.

By the 1950s it was Rhode Island’s largest department store. The Providence store closed in 1982.

See this website for a more complete history.

 http://www.quahog.org/factsfolklore/index.php?id=31

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George A. Peckham-

George A. Peckham (1830-1921?) was a druggist in Providence. His business was established in 1862. While he began and mostly sold medicines, his bottles are embossed Grocers Supplies, so he dealt in an array of goods. He established his business in 1860, located at the corner of Broad and Eddy Sts. George A. and E.H. Peckham were at 125 and 129 Broad St. in 1863. In 1865-66 the company was Peckham, Colwell & Co., located at the same address. Peckham & Colwell were at 133 Broad St. in 1868. He was by himself at 133 Broad St. in 1869. He was at 54 Eddy St. in 1870-71. In 1880 he was at 19 Peck St. In 1881 he was advertising his Cough & Lung Balsam, as well as flavoring extracts. He was referred to as a jobber in a short 1886 bio. In 1892 he was at 22 Peck St. In 1904 the company became Geo. A. Peckham & Co. He was at 14 Hay St. in 1912.

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Francis H. Perry-

Francis H. Perry (1824-1911) was a dealer in provisions and domestic fruit in Providence. In 1861 he was at 21 North Main St. He was listed as a grocer. His house was at 315 Broad St. In 1862-1870 he was at 23 North Main St. He was listed as a grocer at 28 North Main St. in 1872-73. He was at 47 and 49 North Main St. in 1875. In 1876 he was dealing in fruit at 49 North Main St. He was on Manning Pl. near Thayer St. in 1877. He and Timothy Earle patented a design for a fruit jar the same year. Later he was advertised as a fruit and vegetable preserver. In 1887-89 he was at Manning n. Brook. 16 Manning in 1891. In 1893 the company became F.H. Perry & Co. In 1894-96 he was at 16-20 Manning St. He was at 18 Manning St. in 1899. Francis died by 1895. It was at 236-238 Meeting St. 1900-01. Richard G. Davis was the proprietor of the company from 1895-1910. From 1902-1910 the company was at 236 Meeting St. In 1911 Mr. Davis abandoned F.H. Perry & Co. and focused on his automobile and bicycle business.

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1882 fruit jar patent

Potter & Champlin-

Listed from 1855-1864.  Sold ink and root beer extracts.

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Pratte’s Coffee Syrup-

See Quality Products Co.

Providence Electric Supply Co.-

They were at 56 Washington St. in 1884. They were at 59 South Main St. in 1886, C.H. Douglas was the manager.

In 1889 George H. Thurston & Co. were the proprietors of the Providence Electric Supply Co. They were at 59 N. Main St. ad p. 1027

They were at 65 South Main St. in 1900-05. Thurston was still the manager.

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Providence Extract Co.-

The Providence Extract Co. was not listed in any RI directories. In 1911 it was mentioned as being analyzed and found to contain coumarin. It was mentioned in 1912 as selling Providence Brand Vanilla extract.