from
History of the State of Rhode Island with Illustrations
Albert J. Wright, Printer
No. 79 Mille Street, corner of Federal, Boston.
Hong, Wade & Co., Philadelphia
1878.
pp. 224 - 252. (part 38)
"George Cooper, corner of Cottage and Saunders streets, is engaged in the
manufacture of hosiery yarn and thread. His new mill was erected this
present season, and all his work is now done here. It is supplied with
steam-power, and all necessary machinery for carrying on his business. He
manufactures gents and ladies' underwear, turning out one hundred and
twenty-five dozen undershirts per week. This is the first establishment of
its kind in Pawtucket, if not in the State.
Mr. John Kenyon, located in the Greene Brothers' mill, is also engaged in
the manufacture of shoe-lacings, braids, tapes, and webs. He has
facilities for the employment of some twenty hands, and the class of goods
manufactured merits a fair reputation. Greene Brothers are also engaged in
a like manufacture.
Mr. James Berney, located in the old Lefavour mill, is also engaged in the
manufacture of boot and shoe lacings of all descriptions. In this
department he has facilities for the employment of some forty hands. In
connection with this business he runs that of the manufacture of various
kinds of brass goods; such as book ornaments, clasps, and various species
of brass trimmings. In this department he employs about twenty-five
operatives.
Samuel Crane, located at No. 4 Read Street, is engaged in the manufacture
of knit goods; cardigan jackets, ladies' jackets, hoods, garters,
&c. Employs about fifteen operatives; has six knitting-machines, and his
annual sales amount to about thirty thousand dollars."
continued in part 39.