Information Regarding R. Blackinton & Co.

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R. Blackinton & Company - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1912

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T. Charles Perkins, salesman for R. Blackinton & Co., had a narrow escape in a train wreck in South Dakota a few days ago. A bridge gave way and six cars of the train on which he was traveling were overturned. He was not injured but his samples were damaged slightly.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th April 1912

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James Irving Metcalf died, Feb. 1. He was born in Woonsocket, R. I., Sept. 1, 1854, and was thus in his 48th year at the time of his death. At the age of 16 years he entered the office of R. Blackinton & Co., North Attleboro, and remained in uninterrupted employment by them until about 18 months ago, when, by reason of illness, he was obliged to give up his work. For 15 years he represented the firm in their western and California territory and was widely known and highly respected in the jewelry trade and by traveling men. In 1884, he married Mrs. Ella T. Sargent, who survives him. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Emily Packard; a sister; Mrs Charles H. Clark, both of North Attleboro; and a brother, William F. Packard, of Providence.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th February 1902

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Roswell Blackinton, has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Alice Blackinton, his sister.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th March 1921

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R. Blackinton & Co. - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1907

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R. Blackinton & Co. has donated a silver loving cup to be awarded to the winning team in the tennis tournament between Attleboro, Plainville and North Attleboro.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921

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R. Blackinton & Company - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1912

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NEW YORK

John R. Morss, local representative for R. Blackinton & Co., accompanied by Mrs. Morss. is visiting the concern’s factory. Together with W. B. Ballou of the concern, they will spend a few days on the cape, motoring there in Mr. Ballou’s car.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1916

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Thomas McCarthy, formerly with the firm of R. Blackinton & Co., Philip McGivney, and Edward J. O'Neil, are the members of a firm which has recently been formed in North Attleboro for the purpose of manufacturing hat pins and brooches. The firm is located in the Price Building, on Mount Hope Street.

Source: The Keystone - August 1905

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R. Blackinton & Co. - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1910

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The employes of R. Blackinton & Co., surprised their foreman, Henry Richardson last week, with the gift of a costly smoking set. The occasion was Mr. Richardson's birthday.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st October 1903

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R. Blackinton & Company - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1911

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NORTH ATTLEBORO

The R. Blackinton & Co. tennis cup was won last Saturday by Charles Joslin, who defeated Hipp, of Attleboro, in the finals.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1923

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R. Blackinton & Co. - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1916

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NEW ENGLAND JEWELRY EXPOSITION - BOSTON - 1925

The exhibit of R. Blackinton & Co. consists of sterling silver toiletware in our “Lady Mary” and “Lady Caroline” patterns. In addition the company exhibits leather goods consisting of flat pieces such as wallets, bill folds, check books, etc., mounted with 14K gold corners and trimmings, and silver fitted traveling cases made by the C. H. Housman Co., 167 Oliver St., Boston, a branch of this company.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th November 1925

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R. Blackinton & Co. - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1915

'DORINE POWDER BOXES'

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North Attleboro

Roswell Blackinton Jr., has returned from Rutland in perfect health. He is receiving hearty congratulations on his recovery.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903

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Emour R. Precourt met with a painful accident last Wednesday at the factory of R. Blackinton & Co. when his left press and three fingers were severed at the first joints. He was taken to the Sturdy Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 24th November 1927

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R. Blackinton has been elected secretary of the North Attleboro Liberty Loan Committee. Frederick Sturdy is chairman of the committee and many manufacturing jewelers have agreed to work for the success of the third loan.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd April 1918

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Frank Gilbert, salesman for R. Blackinton & Co., represented the North Attleboro lodge of Elks in their billiard tourney with Taunton lodge.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th January 1922

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