Information Regarding the Webster Company

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Webster Company - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1936

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WALLACE D. KENYON

North Attleboro, Mass.—Wallace J. Kenyon, 46, who headed the Webster Co., local silverware manufacturers, and was owner of two sporting goods factories in Attleboro, died of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, after riding in a five-mile, point-to-point race, staged by the Old Dominion Hounds, a private organization of northern Virginia horse folk. After lunch he started from the farm where the races were run, to his own estate, Crest Hill, near Warren, Va., and died on the way.

Mr. Kenyon, a former president of the Jewelers Protective Association, had been a member of the Code Authority for the silverware manufacturing industry, during N.R.A. He was active in the affairs of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmith’s Association some years ago when the association was fighting for a protective tariff. His widow, a son and a daughter survive.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - January 1939

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William G. Wemmell after 40 years of service has resigned from the Webster Co., North Attleboro silver firm. He had served in the capacity as merchandise controller, promoter and buyer.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - December 1941

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Joseph L. Sweet, of the R. F. Simmons Co.: George K. Webster, Fred A. Howard, Walter B. Ballou, of R. Blackinton & Co., and William H. Riley, of Riley & French, are greatly interested in the formation of a new bank in North Attleboro. Plans for the new institution will materialize upon Mr. Webster’s return from a trip in search of health. He expects to be back in North Attleboro the latter part of the week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th February 1908

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Webster Silversmiths - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1960

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The Webster Relief Association, composed of employees of the Webster Co., North Attleboro, which during its 25 years’ existence has made numerous public donations as well as taken care of its regular relief activities, held its annual meeting Jan. 28 and elected J. Lorenzo Sutherland, president; August R. Funke, secretary; William H. Robinson, treasurer.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - March 1937

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Wallace D. Kenyon, of the Webster Co., Attleboro, and family spent the Christmas and New Year’s holidays at their hunting lodge, “The Covert,” in Crest Hills, Va.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - January 1937

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William Wemmell was last week presented with a chest of sterling silverware by the office and shop help of the Webster Co. upon his return from his wedding trip.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1912

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Lester Holbrook, head of the Webster Co.’s shipping room, has returned home from the Sayles Memorial Hospital, where he recently underwent an operation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1912

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Webster Silversmiths - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1958

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Fourteen young women employed by the Webster Co. entertained Miss Elsie Ballou at a theatre party the other evening in honor of her birthday. Following the performance a supper was enjoyed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1925

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Wallace D. Kenyon, of the Webster Co., is chairman of the banquet committee for the annual affair of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers’ and Silversmiths’ Association to be held at the Providence-Biltmore Hotel, March 7.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1925

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In the case of James A. Perry vs. the Webster Co., heard last Friday in Taunton at the Superior Court session, a verdict of $1,110 was awarded to the plaintiff. The plaintiff contended that while in the employ of the defendant company as watchman he was scalded by the blowing out of a boiler which was caused by a defective valve.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th September 1912

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G. K. Webster returned last week from a few days’ stay in New Hampshire.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1912

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The Webster Co. has filed its annual statement. The figures are: Real estate, $37,807 ; machinery. $64,426; cash and debts receivable, $185,021; mechandise, $181,899; total, $469,153. Capital stock, $175,000; accounts payable, $120,854; surplus, $15,000; profit and loss, $158,299; total, $469,153.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1906

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The engagement is announced of Miss Lillian Bagnall, daughter of Joseph Bagnall, of the Doran, Bagnall Co., to Frank Lester Holbrook, with G. K. Webster & Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1906

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NORTH ATTLEBORO

George K. Webster is planning to build a handsome residence on Washington St.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th May 1906

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The factory of G. K. Webster & Co. was struck by lightning during an electrical storm last week. The bolt hit the flagstaff on the shop and broke it in two, but fortunately did no other damage.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th June 1906

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NORTH ATTLEBORO

George K. Webster, George W. Cheever, of Cheever, Tweedy Co.; Charles T. Paye of Paye & Baker Mfg. Co.; Edward D. Sturtevant, of Sturtevant & Whiting; Charles O. Mason and William H. Bell were chosen last week members of the town finance committee.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th March 1908

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The G. K. Webster Company, manufacturing sterling silver goods, is one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country, occupying over 50,000 square feet of floor space. The plant is equipped with the most modern machinery. The founder of the business and president of the company, George K. Webster, at first starting in the old Whiting Building, engaged in the manufacture of a line of plated and gold-front goods. In 1898 Mr. Webster located in the Whitney Building, on Chestnut street. Outgrowing the quarters there, he built the present Webster Company factory on Broadway, and began the manufacture of sterling silver goods entirely. From 250 to 300 hands are employed.

Source: A History of Bristol County, Massachusetts - Edited by Frank Walcott Hutt - 1924

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