Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: E. Jeffords; Thas. Cook; Joseph G. Reed; Dr. Burr; Judge Moore; Cornelius C. Hyatt, born August 29, 1084, the oldest citizen of Portsmouth
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is E. J. Kenrick; Dr. Wagenschwantz; Sandy Lewis; Fred Warneke; Invitation to the Grand Ball; First National Bank
Green glass bottle. Embossed on front: "E. J. Kenrick Company, Portsmouth, Ohio"- circled. "Inside circle: "Harold Clayton" at bottom: "Cap 7 1/2 fluid oz." After Edward died, John took over the business. When John died, his will stipulated that manager and mayor Clayton be offered the business through sale.
clear glass bottle; E. J. Kenrick Company, Harold Clayton, Portsmouth, Ohio, CAP 7 1/2 Fluid Oz.
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. In the 1870s, the company began also bottling ale and beer.
At his death, per his request, Kenrick's Company was sold to his manager, Harold Clayton, mayor.