clear, embossed, slightly tinted glass bottle; "E. J. Kenrick & Son, Portsmouth, Ohio." Name slightly worn. Back bottom has 'D.O.C."
Named for it’s founder, Edward J. Kenrick, the firm began in 1866 at Front Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets. The company was well known as mineral water manufacturers.
When Edward’s son turned 18 years old, he was invited into the business, and then it was called E. J. Kenrick & Son.
Clear embossed glass bottle. Embossed with the name Portsmouth and capacity 7 1/2 fluid oz. Company became Kenrick & Son when son John came onto the board. The company was located at 1866 Front Street.
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 22
Edward John Kenrick 1837-1917 opened E.J. Kenrick Company in 1866. After his death, his son John became the sole owner.
clear glass, embossed bottle; "E. J. Kenrick & Son, Portsmouth, Ohio." Glass has few chips. Original wire stopper inside bottle.
Named for it’s founder, Edward J. Kenrick, the firm began in 1866 at Front Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets. The company was well known as mineral water manufacturers.
When Edward’s son turned 18 years old, he was invited into the business, and then it was called E. J. Kenrick & Son.
Black and white photo image of page scanned from scrapbook. Top: the E. H. Hall residence located on Second (2nd) and Washington Streets. Bottom: Horse carriage in the German Day Parade in Portsmouth.
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 26
Emerson E. White was Superintendent of Portsmouth schools from 1856-61. Died at his home in Columbus in 1902.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is black and white photos of E. E. Ewing and Mrs. Mary E. Draper.
Elmore Ellis Ewing was born in Gallia County in 1840. After serving in the 91st O. V. I. from 1862 to 1864, he moved to Scioto County. He married Minerva Folsom in 1865 and became a school teacher. This only lasted a year, and then Mr. Ewing went into the retail business, specifically with a China and Glassware store.
Mrs. Mary Draper was involved in many women's clubs in Portsmouth, most notably the Women's Literary Club,
