The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
The w. w. whipple Company.
90, iOi and IO3 Canal Street.

W, lOl anu io Sduul Gtfttt.
The remarkable development of the gen
eral produce commission interests OF Pro-
violence during the past quarter of a GEN.
fury Is well worthy of more than ordinary
consideration In these columns. During
the period mentioned, a number of large
and hourisbing concerns, devoted to the
wholesale handling OF butter, cheese, eggs
and general produce, have been started,
and the number continues TO increase. A
prosperous, reliable n popular rouse
among the nnmb Der referred to is that of
the w. w. Wbipple Co., commission mer-
chants and wholesale dealers in butter,
eggs, etc, whose ably conducted establish
ment is located at 90, 10l and lC3 Canal
ST., and whose business connections sre OF
a most su bstantial character. This staunch
and responsible house was founded orig
jnally on this thoronghfnre in 1878 by Mr..
Wnipple, who is n native OF North Provi-
uence, which town he has represented a
number OF times in the General Assembly,
and has always filled the Office with dig
nifty and signal ability, to the entire salts
faction of nis constituents and the public
ut large, by whom he is esteemed as an
honest and worthy representative. He
early developed a large and substantial
trade, which grew TO such prurortions tnat
III was Obliged 10 seek more commodious
quarters and better facilities TO meet its
demands. and In 1882 be moved to l37
Canal ST., which soon grew too small for
hi. rapidly extending trade, and in July.
1892, the firm, which has recently been
incorporated, removed to the present loca-
tion, where the premises are four times as
large as those formerly occupied, aud
where every facility for the successful
transaction OF the extensive business ~ at
hand. The present plant is 50xl50 feet and
b stories in height. Having superior con-
nectiops with shippers n producers
throughout the New England, Middle and
Western States, including a branch house
under the same firm title at OskalUosa, Ia,
they are In constant receipt OF large con-
signments daily, and at some seasons OF
the year almost hourly. The premises
utilized ere OF ample dimensions, COM
IDodious and fully provided with every
facility for the successful prosecution OF
the business, including telephone connec-
tiun, etc. The Consignments received are
from the best producing regions. and en-
brace choice dairy ana fancy creamery but.
ter and cheese, fresh laid eggs. live and
dressed poultry, a speciality being made OF
epring chickens, capons and New England
reared turkeys. The firm also receives all
kinds OF game In season. A waiting market
IL found for all consigrmsnts, which are
handled with care and Judgment, high.
est ruling prices obtained. special care be-
ing given TO prompt and correct returns,
and, whom desired, liberal advances are
MAUI int1 laoh hi tltlF OVID tgHs IN the
country, and particular pains are taken IN
putting up goods. Receiving and handling
only he best class 81 goods. this establish
ment Is a noted headquarters for fiTst.cics.
retailers, city and summer resort hotel
keepers. 20 procure supplies. The business
Is rapidly increasing. and It is estimated
that the pest year will reach fully 81. OO0.-
eco. Mr. Walter Whipple, the general man
eger, IL ? young man Of superior business
ability, courteous and popular. and en-
joys The confidence ana esteem OF all
with whom he has dealings.