The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
McKenna brothers.
Harris and AtweIls Avenues

HATTIE anu AlWtJls ANtlIes.
Probably no firm engaged as liquor
dealers and bottlers In this part OF the
country il more well and iavorablg known
than the firm whose name heads this his
toricsl sketch. This popular and pros
Porous mercantile firm was established in
1886, and ever since its inception it has
enjoyed an uninterrupted business career.
The premises occupied are well arranged
and Intended for the purposes Of their
business, and are S0SS0 II. in dimensions,
employment being furnished to 10 men,
who are thoroughly experienced I'm the
b~ottling business. The extent OF business
dom by this enterprising firm can best be
judged by the fact that there are from 8
to II delivery wagons kept constantly busy
catering to the family and saloon trade,
OF which they make a specially. Their
family trade Is one that deserves more
than passing mention, owing 10 lis mag
nitude and The quality OF goods furnished.
The famous Narrsgansett and Providence
Brewing Co.'S lager is handled and bottled
by them, and supplied in any quantity to
their army OF customers in Providence and
surrounding suburban towns. Their bot
Ting department., which Is located &C 434
Harris avenue, Is 25x45 1t. in dimensions,
and was built expressly for this business,
and Is equipped with the latest improved
patented b~ottling and washing machines
known IN their business, thus insuring
absolute cleanliness for their bottled pro-
ducts. They make a business OF furnish
ing their customers with the purest and
absolutely uDadulterated goods. In the
line ofsoft drinks, such as minerals, sodas,
sarsaT arillas etc, they carry the most
complete and varied assortment that
can be found anywhere in the state. These
goods ate manufactured by them on their
own promises. under their personal super
vision and direction. They are, therefore,
in q position to guarantees hat all they
irunuinctn rn 19 nnra and wHOleC0mp. IL
has always been the aim and intention OF
the firm to maintain in the future, as in
the past, the high standard OF excellence
for which their goods ara noted. They
are also agents of the celebrated j. k.
Souther az son Burton ales and porter.
which they supply to the hotel and saloon
trace. The works OF the firm are situated
at %, 81, SO Eagle ST.. where everything
pertaining 10, n conducive to, the ex-
pediiious transactioD of their business 10
TO be found. In the charging OF ports bic
steel fountains they make a specially,
furnishing them TO druggists and private
customers throughout the city. Besides
the above they do q large and ever ~incress-
ing Wholesale trade in WHISTLES, wines
and all kinds of liquors. Their magnii-
Gently appointed retail establishment,
where their Offices are also located, are
situated at the corner OF Harris and At
wells ave-, and is ~pstronized by the
finest class OF tue citizens OF Providence.
In order TO furnish tboir customers with
prompt and efficient service the house
HIS erected a storehouse at i05 Valley st..
3OX50 Il. in dimensions, for the purpose
OF storing immense quantities II cans,
bottles, etc. in he winter. nus preparing
for the large demands mad upou them
during the summer trade. IL was bu 10
and Arranged espocislly for storing pur-
pses, being provided with every convent
ence and facility found in a mode storage
house. The bailding up OF such an i'm
mense business from n small beginning
shows that the projectors were possessed
OF business Abilities II the highest order,
and IL certainly rCdounts TO tier credit.
All This has been possible through their
own untiring efforts nnd uafiag ing zeal
&C. please their patrons. The firm Is com"
posed Of three brothers, Frank, George
W. ana James N. Mokepns, who composs
a trio Of aggressive, enterprisine business
men. They are justly regarded cid -.
teened by sill those with whom trcy come
i'm contact, for their unusuai sound sense
and personal worth. Although young ia
years, they are old In ell that goes TO
make up brainy aud solid influential CHI
zens.