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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:56 am
by dognose
Charles A. Whiting, treasurer of the Whiting & Davis Co., is enjoying a vacation at Poland Springs, Me.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th October 1910

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:36 am
by dognose
Whiting & Davis and the Plainville Stock Co. were forced to suspend operations on Monday afternoon. An accident to the shafting stopped the power.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st October 1908

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:08 am
by dognose
The annual meeting of the Whiting & Davis Relief Association was held last Monday evening in the A. O. U. W. hall and the following officers elected: Frank Brown, president; Lawrence Cook, vice-president; Byram Gardner, secretary; Mr. Stockwell, treasurer. After the business meeting a social period was enjoyed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th January 1913

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:30 am
by dognose
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Whiting & Davis - Plainville, Mass. - 1907

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:19 am
by dognose
More than 200 enjoyed the music and dancing at the Walter L. Rice Memorial Hall, Plainville, Mass., last Thursday evening at the fourth entertainment in the contest series of the Whiting & Davis Co. Next Thursday evening the fifth entertainment will be held.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd March 1927

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:30 am
by dognose
The employes of the Whiting & Davis Co., in the office and packing room, costume party in Plainville last Tuesday evening.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th November 1916

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:26 am
by dognose
Fred M. Cook, New York representative of Whiting & Davis, was at the factory last week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th April 1910

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:32 am
by dognose
Alvin H. Whiting has returned from Sherbrooke. Canada. where he has been attending to the moving of the branch factory of the Whiting & Davis Co. into a new building.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1915

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:25 am
by dognose
CHICAGO

Frank E. Whiting, of the Whiting & Davis Co., has returned from a visit to New York city and the factory of the Whiting & Davis Co. at Plainville, Mass.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1915

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:04 am
by dognose
Charles A. Whiting, of Whiting & Davis Co., attended the meeting of delegates to the proposed New England Conference to be held at Worcester, that was held at Providence last Friday afternoon to formulate plans. Mr. Whiting is one of the accredited delegates from the New England Manufacturing Jewelers’ and Silversmiths’ Association.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th November 1925

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:59 am
by dognose
The plant of Whiting & Davis closes July 29 for a week’s vacation period inventory and overhauling.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th July 1927

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:00 am
by dognose
The tool department of the Whiting & Davis factory went down to Point Judith on Rhode Island’s south shore last Saturday, where they held a field day with all kinds of sports, also a clam bake. The trip was made by automobiles.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th July 1927

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:46 am
by dognose
Chas. H. Whiting Offers Traffic Signal to Plainville

Traffic lights for the center of the town at Plainville, Mass., are practically assured. For several years the selectmen of the town have tried to come to some agreement with the state as to what kind of a traffic signal could be placed there. Some time ago Charles A. Whiting of the Whiting & Davis Co., advised the selectmen that if they could come to any decision as to what would be suitable at this point he would present such a signal to the town. Announcement has now been made that such a decision has been made by the selectmen and new traffic signals are assured within a month.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th November 1927

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:31 am
by dognose
BOSTON

Among the jewelers having exhibits of Massachusetts-made products at the exposition arranged by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Copley Plaza Hotel and the Westminster, the week of Oct. 19, were the Whiting & Davis Co., gold mesh bags; Webster Co., sterling silverware; Towle Mfg. Co., sterling silver; R. F. Simmons Co., gold chains; Russell Albert & Sons, bronze tablets, and the Moore Pen Co.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 20th October 1926

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:57 am
by dognose
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Whiting, the past week announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Frances Alma Whiting, to James Campbell Blackwood of Providence.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th April 1926

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:23 am
by dognose
The Franklin Red Cross Society of which Charles A. Whiting, of the Whiting & Davis Co., is chairman, has made and sent in the following number of pieces up to Jan. 30, 1918: Gauze dressings, 67,664; H. S. gauze dressings, 9,280; bandages, 4,476; pajamas, 243; sweaters, 464; socks, 342 pairs; helmets, 48; rest pillows, 32; bedspreads, 152; surgical shirts, 60; bed pads, 12; wristers, 240 pairs; scarfs, 276; face cloths, 144; mitts, 24; knitted bandages, 6; handkerchiefs, 21; eye bandages, 33; mops, 22; Christmas bags, 406; total, 83,957.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th February 1918

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:36 am
by dognose
Frank A. Brown, foreman at the factory of Whiting & Davis, is suffering from a poisoned hand, caused by a cut with a piece of brass wire.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:13 am
by dognose
Among the large contributions to the local war fund drive were the Whiting & Davis Co.’s employes, Plainville, $1,103.20; A. L. Lindroth, $50; Alton H. Riley, $50; Lester Holbrook, Webster Co.’s employes, $510; Bugbee & Niles Co.’s employes, $197.25; J. F. Sturdy’s Sons Co.’s employes, Attleboro Falls, $163.50; O. M. Draper Co., $50; Fred A. Howard, $50. Charles-H. Sherman, of H. D. Merritt & Co., gave two $50 Liberty Bonds.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th November 1918

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:25 am
by dognose
Charles A. Whiting of Whiting & Davis has been in Chicago on business.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th July 1921

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Re: Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:49 am
by dognose
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Whiting & Davis Company - Plainville, Mass. - 1921

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