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North Attleboro, Mass., Oct. 27. — Yesterday the funeral of the late Frank R. Capron was held at his late home in North Attleboro. The death of this man, so long at the head of Frank M. Whiting & Co., and so well known to the silver workers and dealers of the country, was the most unwelcome of surprises. As became one of the most prominent business men of his town, the ceremonies were attended by scores of friends, made both in his trade and social relations. The service itself was markedly simple. Rev. Frank L. Masseck, of the Universalist Church, officiating. The bearers were James E. Codding, Arthur E. Codding and Edwin A. Codding, all of the Codding & Heilborn Co., and George W. Cheever, another leading jeweler. The interment was at Mount Hope cemetery.
There were present at the last rites the representatives of the numerous organizations with which Mr. Capron was affiliated, and a large company of the representative manufacturers of this entire section. Perhaps the most striking feature of the funeral was the wealth of floral tributes. Aside from the elegant flowers from relatives and near acquaintances, his late employes sent a floral broken column. A combination of book, sword and wreath in appropriate colors was sent by Sumner Lodge of Knights of Pythias. Mirimichi Tribe of Red Men contributed a white teppee of pinks and roses bearing the letters, I. O. R. M., the whole on a foundation of deep green and surmounted with a wreath of ivy. Aurora Lodge of Odd Fellows sent a pillow of roses and chrysanthemums bearing the symbolic “F. L. T.” and the word “Rest.” The Business Men's Club sent a graceful “Gates Ajar.” The devotion of his friends was the more strikingly shown in the fact that the ceremony was carried on without change, though the weather tried its utmost to prevent.
L. L. Brooks and C. B. Burgess, of New York, attended the funeral of Mr. Capron, the New York office being closed on that day.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1898
North Attleboro, Mass., June 2.—Tuesday afternoon the funeral of the late Frank M. Whiting took place. The handsome Park St. residence was thronged all day with friends and relatives of the deceased.
Nearly all the shops closed and every firm in the district was represented. The employes of F. M. Whiting & Co., and Bristol Lodge F. & A. M., preceded the funeral procession to Mount Hope cemetery. The carriages contained many jewelers from Boston, Providence and Pawtucket. The pall bearers were: E. R. Price, cashier of the North Attleboro National bank, of which deceased was a director; George K. Webster, J. L. Sweet, E. L. Hixon, S. E. Fisher and Walter Clark, all members of the trade.
The floral tributes represented many hundred dollars. Among them were a large “Gates Ajar” from the employes, and a Masonic emblem from the Bristol lodge.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th June 1892
Frank M. Whiting was born April 21, 1849. He was educated at the Norwich Military University, in Northfield, Vt., where he graduated in 1868. On returning home he worked in his father's manufactory for almost a year and then became an assistant in the office, first here, and later in New York at the office there. Still later he became traveling salesman for the then firm and acted in that capacity for a number of years. In 1878 he and two other gentlemen formed a copartnership as jewelry manufacturers in this town and continued together for two years. At the end of that time Mr. Whiting the elder bought the interests of Messrs. Holbrook and Abbee, the son's partners, and formed a new firm under the name it bears at present, Frank M. Whiting & Co. Notwithstanding his advanced age he is still actively engaged in the concerns of this firm, for he superintends its manufactory while Mr. Frank Whiting attends to the interests of the business in travelling and selling the goods.
June 21, 1881, Mr. Frank Whiting was married to Florence L., a daughter of Edwin and Dorcas Doane Hancock, of Wrentham. They have one daughter, Marion D. Whiting. Their residence is with Mr. William D. Whiting in the house he has occupied for many years.
Source: A Sketch of the History of Attleborough - John Daggett - 1894
Percy B. Ball, who for thirteen years was identified with the Frank M. Whiting Co., of North Attleboro, first as designer and later as executive in charge of the factory, has now associated himself with Messrs. Stanley & Aylward, Ltd., of Toronto and Montreal, as active partner in charge of manufacture. Mr. Ball will make his headquarters in Toronto. When his impending departure from North Attleboro became known among his close acquaintances, he was the recipient of numerous substantial gifts and choice expressions of their regard, which included a special excursion in his honor by the Utopian Club of Providence, of which he has been an active member since its inception, and for some years president. He was also surprised one morning by the presentation of handsome testimonials from the shop employees, the office force and the management. It was with deep feeling that he responded to these culminating expressions of good will. Mr. Ball has crossed the line to take up his new duties in Toronto. For the present his wife and family will remain at their home in North Attleboro, but expect to move to Toronto early in the fall.
For many years the bell toy center of the country, East Hampton has successfully added a new industry —the manufacture of silver products. Baldwin Industries now occupies a part of the N. N. Hill Brass Co. The principals of the firm, which started operations less than six months ago, are former executives of the Frank M. Whiting Company, Meriden. Products manufactured include sterling silver, silver and crystal combinations, and silver plated wares. Many of the items will be used for table arrangements.
Charles Goodier, North Attleboro, a native of France but nearly a life resident of the town where he died, was buried Iast week, the community losing in him a valuable citizen. For many years he held an exceptionally high reputation as an engraver, and has been the holder of responsible positions with Frank M. Whiting & Co., G. K. Webster, and Riley, French & Heffron.
F. M. Whiting Co. Agree to Change Their Name to Frank M. Whiting & Co.
The action brought by the Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, against the F. M. Whiting Co., North Attleboro, Mass., which was tried before Judge Pryor, of the Supreme Court, last November, as published in full in The Circular at that time, has at last been settled out of court, a result of negotiations covering a period of five months.
The suit was brought by the Whiting Mfg. Co. to restrain the defendant company from using a griflin trade mark (since discontinued), and from doing business under their corporate name of F. M. Whiting Co. by the settlement just consummated, the F. M. Whiting Co. consent to an injunction against the future use of their old trade mark, but all goods containing it are free from interference by the plaintiffs. They also consent to change their name from the F. M. Whiting Co. to Frank M. Whiting & Co., and have reincorporated under the latter name in the State of Rhode Island. The defendants also agree to pay $400, about one half the disbursements paid out by the plaintiffs.
It is agreed by the Whiting Mfg. Co. that the action against F. M. Whiting Co. and the actions brought against the defendants' customers to restrain them from selling F. M. Whiting goods be discontinued.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 5th May 1897
The silverware manufacturing business of the estate of F. M. Whiting & Co., as previously announced, has been incorporated with the members of the family as the principal owners. Florence L. Whiting is president; Josephine S. Whiting, vice-president; and Florence R. Whiting; secretary and treasurer. Frank W. Capron, who has managed the business for some years past, will continue as general manager. The company are capitalized at $100,000, that amount being paid in full.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895
Jean G. Theobald, head designer for Frank M. Whiting & Co., is presenting to the jewelers of this manufacturing district a very able bit of literature. At the solicitation of friends he is writing in weekly instalments for the Attleboro local newspaper an essay on “Art in the Shops,” showing the rightful place which taste and design have in the making of jewelry, and embodying practical suggestions. The article is attracting much attention among the manufacturers.
F. L. Carpenter has just left for the northwest in the interests of the F. M. Whiting Co., silversmiths, North Attleboro, Mass. Mr. Carpenter covers the territory which for several years past has been cared for by G. H. Linton who recently severed his connection with this firm. The other travelers who have just started on their trips, carrying F. M. Whiting Co.’s new Spring lines, include C. B. Burgess, A. E. Alexander and C. E. Medbury.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th January 1896
