Information Regarding the R.F. Simmons Co. - Attleboro

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R.F. Simmons Co. - Attleboro, Mass. - 1931

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CHICAGO

Ed. A. Moore, Chicago representative for the R. F. Simmons Co., with offices on the sixth floor of the Heyworth building, left recently on a business trip through the South and to the Pacific Coast. He will be away for several weeks.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd January 1930

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Harold E. Sweet, of the R. F. Simmons Co., was elected moderator of the Murray Universalist Church at the annual meeting held last Thursday night. His father, Joseph L. Sweet, was elected a trustee for three years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th November 1923

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R.F. Simmons Company - Attleboro, Mass. - 1905

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R.F. Simmons & Co. - Attleboro, Mass. - 1889

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R. F. Simmons Co. Issues Statement as to Profit-Sharing Dividend

Attleboro, Mass., Feb. 1. — The R. F. Simmons Co. last week issued to its employes its semi-annual statement of the profits achieved and the share to be given the workers. It said :

To Our Employes — Another year has passed, and as the result of hard work and extraordinary efforts made by us to overcome general adverse business conditions, it can be classed as a successful one. Our directors have met and declared a semi-annual dividend of five per cent, on our capital stock for the six months ending Dec. 31, 1904, and have also voted a cash employes’ dividend for the same period, amounting to $2,250, which is 15 per cent, of the dividend paid the stockholders. The capital stock is $300,000. The stockholders’ dividend is five per cent., which equals $15,000. Fifteen per cent, of this amount is $2,250. The total amount for payroll for six months is $68,514.51. Divide $2,250 by amount of payroll and the result will be 3,283 per cent., the rate of dividend for employes. Your dividend is figured by this percentage on your wages from July 1, 1904, to January 1, 1905, is noted on certificate herewith, and accompanies this letter in cash. Please sign the new certificate and return both the old and the new to the office as soon as possible.

This is the sixth consecutive semi-annual dividend paid by our company to its employes; the rate, 3 3/10 per cent., is the highest we have paid, and exceeds the interest paid by any savings bank, trust company or loan and savings association.

We are now well launched on the new year. What it is to mean in a business way to us collectively depends largely upon the faithfulness with which we discharge our respective duties. If loyal co-operation shall be a fact and not merely a name in our establishment, we predict a successful and satisfactory year. Your attention is particularly called to the fact that a high grade of goods such as we are making must be well made and well finished. Our reputation has been built up by careful attention to these features, and upon those who make the goods rests a large share of the responsibility of maintaining that reputation unsullied. A personal pride in your particular part of the work, whatever that may be, will be a satisfaction to yourself and make you valuable to our company. Very respectfully yours,
R. F. Simmons Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th February 1905

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R.F. Simmons Co. - Attleboro, Mass. - 1905

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Fifty years ago, on March 1, 1875, Joseph L. Sweet, then a resident of East Attleboro, entered the manufacturing jewelry firm of R. F. Simmons & Co. as an equal partner, although the firm name remained unchanged. Mr. Sweet received in San Francisco, where he is at present with Mrs. Sweet, on their way to Honolulu, a telegram of congratulations from the R. F. Simmons Co. organization. The R. F. Simmons Co. was established by Mr. Simmons in 1873 alone, and for a year he continued the business in the manufacture of rolled plate chain. In January, 1874, E. L. Hixon, of North Attleboro, was taken into the firm and the manufacture of jewelry was continued at Attleboro Falls. In June, 1875, after Mr. Sweet had entered the firm, the plant was moved to the first floor of the old Freeman building at Robinsville. The business developed rapidly into one of the leading industries in the town and several additions were made to the Freeman building. In 1892-93, the building which houses the firm today was erected and is up to date in every respect, and the R. F. Simmons Co. products are known the world over, and the guiding genius of Mr. Sweet is recognized throughout this district. The community joints with the Simmons company organization in wishing Mr. Sweet good health and enjoyment of life for many years to come. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet will sail during the early part of the week for Honolulu, where they expect to stay for about a month, returning the latter part of April.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th March 1925

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ATTLEBORO

Edward Moore, manager of the Chicago office of R. F. Simmons & Co., has returned to his field after 10 days at the factory here.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1926

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R.F. Simmons Company - Attleboro, Mass. - 1906

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R.F. Simmons Company - Attleboro, Mass. - 1905

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Frank C. Abbott of the R. F. Simmons Co. has been elected Commander of Major Herbert A. Clark Camp, No. 45, United Spanish War Veterans.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1927

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Harold E. Sweet, of the R. F. Simmons Co., is still confined to the Sturdy Memorial Hospital. His condition is much improved and it is expected he will be able to be out soon.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd April 1918

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Plans are under way for the forming of a business men’s military training class in the city. Harold E. Sweet and George Sykes are jewelers who are interested in the movement.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th March 1917

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The annual wage dividend of the R. F. Simmons Co, was paid last week to the employes of the concern. In connection with the dividend a letter was received stating that no prediction could be made. regarding business for the coming year but that it was felt that there would be a gradual improvement.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th January 1922

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R.F. Simmons Company - Attleboro, Mass. - 1918

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Joseph H. Nerney, charged with the larceny of $19.05 from the R. F. Simmons Co. on complaint of Leonard I. Lamb, pleaded not guilty in District Court Wednesday morning, and the case was continued for hearing to April 28, bail in $100 being provided.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st April 1926

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R.F. Simmons Co. - Attleboro, Mass. - 1916

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J. L. Sweet, of the R. F. Simmons Co., entertained the members of the Boy Scouts at his farm in West Mansfield last Saturday.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th June 1911

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Ed Moore, manager of the Chicago office of the R. F. Simmons Co., is making his annual business trip to Denver, Salt Lake City and cities on the Pacific Coast. He expects to return home about Feb. 15.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1927

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