some finds from a large roadside dump

[marjorie040]

Hello RCO
I don't know how much you know about R.V. Pierce but I couldn't resist looking him up in the files.

I found him listed in the Buffalo City Directory from1869 through 1899
He and his family are also listed in the Buffalo census. His name is Roy or Ray (both listed) Pierce, MD
At one time his office is listed as 133 E. Senaca St (1870) and residence 191 6th Street, Buffalo
He is in the Buffalo census until 1910 when he and his wife relocated (retired?) to Franklin, Florida
His place of employment in 1900 reads "Prof. Woulds Dispensary"
He was born Aug. 1840 in New York.
I love the history of the bottles!!
Regards,

 

[marjorie040]

Hello again, RCO

Henry K Wampole was born in Philadelphia in June 1849 He died 13 Sept. 1906
He is listed in the Federal Census from 1870 to 1900 His company Henry K Wampole & Co was listed in the Philadelphia City Directory at 127 4th street and his home at 1835 Diamont street.His occupation was alternately "chemist" and "druggist"
Apparently the company continued after his death under the same name as it appeared in the directory at least until1913
I'm guessing that would make his bottles fairly common.....only guessing.

Regards,

 

[judu]

henry k wampole had two buisness partners and was caught stealing from his own company...found dead and i believe it was ruled a suicide....sounds to me as if his partners took care of him..........

 

[marjorie040]

VERY interesting, Judu......thanks for the rest of the story!!
Regards,

 

[kastoo]

Wish I could find some plates