Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

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A wage increase has been announced by the Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, Mass. The company’s employes number about 800 persons. A notice was posted in the plant that a general increase would be granted in all departments. Employes on piecework will receive a proportionate advance. The amount of the increase has not been stated. Charles A. Whiting, head of the concern, said to a representative of The Jewelers’ Circular: “Our factory being among the very few firms which did not make a general reduction in wages during the dull times will now be the first in the jewelry industry to voluntarily give a general advance, taking effect May 7. All factory employes who have not received a recent advance will benefit. Employes recently advanced will not. Pieceworkers will benefit in proportion.”

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th May 1923

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Miss Madeline Doran, forelady of the repair department of the Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, Mass., was pleasantly surprised one afternoon recently during a 10 minute recess period at 2 o’clock when the employes of that department presented her a solid mahogany clock and a beautiful mesh bag in honor of her approaching marriage to Andrew Murphy, of Attleboro. During the recess refreshments were served.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th December 1925

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Whiting & Davis Company - Plainville, Mass. - 1917

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The Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, had an exhibition of mesh making at the Brockton fair last week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1923

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The Whiting & Davis Co. intends to make an exhibition of mesh making in all of the large cities in the country in the near future.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th September 1921

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The Whiting and Davis Co. will have a large exhibit at the New England Jewelry Exposition at Boston this month.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th November 1925

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NORTH ATTLEBORO

Frank Whiting has returned to Chicago after spending several weeks in town at the Whiting & Davis factory.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th December 1916

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Following a meeting of the board of directors of the Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, last week, was announced that beginning Dec 4 every employe would be granted a 10 per cent increase in wages. The increase, which is a voluntary one on the part of the company, was given because of the increased cost of living. The increase will continue until April 1, 1917, and if business conditions warrant it will be made permanent. Frank E. Whiting of Chicago and Charles A. Whiting of the factory paid the New York office a visit last week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th December 1916

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Whiting & Davis Company - Plainville, Mass. - 1916

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Frank A. Brown has been elected president of the Whiting & Davis Relief Association.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1916

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Mrs. Whiting, widow of the late J. E. Whiting, Andover, who was ill at the time of the latter's demise, did not long survive her husband, passing away two days later. They leave a son, Frank E., who will carry on the business.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1916

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Whiting & Davis - Plainville, Mass. - 1902

'ALICE NIELSEN'

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Contractors have looked over the ground with a view of estimating the cost of the addition Whiting & Davis have called for, recently. No report has been made, as yet, but it is commonly believed that action will be taken to comply with the firm’s wishes.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th January 1902

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Whiting & Davis Chain Co., Plainville, Mass., Introduces Attractive Costume Sets

The importance of the ensemble in women’s costumes is responsible for the introduction by the Whiting & Davis Chain Co., Plainville, Mass., of attractive costume sets, consisting of pendant, brooch and earrings which match. Matching pieces are now considered by fashion experts as in better taste than more expensive pieces which do not harmonize in color and shape. Jade, sapphire and other colored stone effects are artistically combined with sterling silver settings in several designs by Whiting & Davis Chain Co.

The new sets come in modern, tastefully designed colored leatherette cases lined with satin, which may be used as display or jewel cases. They retail at $12.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1927

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NORTH ATTLEBORO

Mr. and Mrs. Alvan H. Whiting entertained at their home here on Saturday, May 29, in honor of the 80th birthday of John F. Williams. Among the guests at the birthday supper was Charles A. Whiting. In honor of Mr. Whiting’s affiliations with the G. A. R., the decorations’ on the table and the birthday cake were red; white and blue.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th June 1926

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NEW ENGLAND JEWELRY EXPOSITION - BOSTON - 1925

The Whiting & Davis Co. occupies space Nos. 48-61 and is demonstrating the manufacture of mesh bags and chains and showing a fine line of the finished product, and samples of mesh dating from the 12th century up to the present time. It will show models dressed in mesh the same as used in the Music Box Revue in 1923 and 1924. Also mesh draperies, table covers and various other items. Machinery will be in operation which is capable of making an putting together 400 to 500 links a minute

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th November 1925

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PROVIDENCE, R. I., Jan. 10.-The annual meeting of the members of the New England District of the National Jewelers' Board of Trade was held at the Providence office a few days ago with Honorary Vice-President Aldro A. French of Attleboro, presiding. Mr. French made an interesting report of the activities during the past year and said the district was in a satisfactory condition with an increase in membership over that of the previous year. Sturgis C. Rice of the Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, and George C. Rueckert of the Rueckert Mfg. Co. of this city, were elected directors for the term
expiring in 1935.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - February 1931

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Whiting & Davis Company - Plainville, Mass. - 1931

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Charles A. Whiting, of the Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville, Mass.,was a speaker at the annual banquet held a short time ago by the Plainville Fire Department at the Walter L. Rice memorial building.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th November 1923

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Charles A. Whiting, of Whiting & Davis, the well-known makers of the ‘‘ Alice Neilsen”’ bracelet, was met in Chicago a few days before Christmas, where he was rounding up a most successful year’s business. Mr. Whiting says trade never was better with his house than it has been through the year that has just closed.

Source: The Keystone - January 1902

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