Manufacturer Notes: Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Manufacturing CompanyChattanooga Directories1901 Directory not available 1902 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. Z C Rose, vice-pres; Charles Neidhardt, treas;; J H Buckholz, sec; C A Norton, mngr; Jacob Bonshire, supt, Alton park, Tel 1244 (see top edge and p 28) REIF CHARLES, treas Chatta Brewing Co and pres Chatt Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, r 507 Chestnut, Tel 694 Ad page 28: CHARLES REIF, President. Z. C. ROSE. Vice-President. J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary. CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. C. A. NORTON, Manager. JACOB BONSHIRE, Superintendent. Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Manufacturing Company Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES and Window Glass =========== Factory: ALTON PARK Factory Telephone 1244. Office Telephone 347. 1903 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. Z C Rose, vice-pres; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; W H Meacham, mngr; works Alton park, Tel 1244 genrl offices Broad, sw cor 2d, tel 347 (see top edge and p 39) Ad page 39: CHARLES REIF, President. Z. C. ROSE. Vice-President. J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary. CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. W. H. MEACHAM, Manager. Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mnfg Company Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES ======= Factory: ALTON PARK Factory Telephone 1244. Office Telephone 347. 1904 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel 1244 genrl offices Broad, sw cor 2d, tel 347 (see top edge and p 37) Ad page 37: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES _______ Factory Telephone 1244. Office Telephone 347. Factory: ALTON PARK 1905 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel 1244 genrl offices Broad, sw cor 2d, tel 347 (see top edge and p 33) Ad page 33: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES _______ Factory Telephone 1244. Office Telephone 347. Factory: ALTON PARK 1906 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel 1244 office Broad, sw cor 2d, tel 347 GLASS BOTTLE MNFRS. Chatta Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, Alton Park 1907 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel 1244 office Broad, sw cor 2d, tel 347 (See p 36) Ad page 36: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES Factory Telephone 1244. Office Telephone 347. Factory: ALTON PARK 1908 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel Main 1244 office Broad, sw cor 2d, tel Main 347 (See p 36) Ad page 36: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES Factory Telephone Main 1244. Office Telephone Main 347. Factory: ALTON PARK 1909 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel Main 1244 office Chestnut, sw cor 2d, tel 375 (See p 36) Ad page 36: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES Factory Telephone Main 1244. Office Telephone Main 375. Factory: ALTON PARK 1910 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; works Alton park, Tel Main 1244 office Chestnut, sw cor 2d, tel 375 (See p 36) Ad page 36: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES Factory Telephone Main 1244. Office Telephone Main 375. Factory: ALTON PARK 1911 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Charles Neidhardt, treas; office 315 James bldg, tel M 2061 works Alton Park, Tel M 1244 (See p 36) Ad page 36: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES Factory Tel. Main 1244. Office, 315 James Bldg, Tel. Main 2061 Factory: ALTON PARK 1912 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec and treas; office 315 James bldg, tel M 2061 works Alton park, Tel M 1244 (See p 41) Ad page 41: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-President and Manager J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary and Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg. Company (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of Green, Amber and Flint BOTTLES ======= OFFICE: 315 JAMES BUILDING TELEPHONE MAIN 2061 Factory Telephone: Main 1244. Factory: ALTON PARK 1913 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton park, Tel M 1244 (See p 43) Ad page 43: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-Pres. and Mgr J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary CHAS. NEIDHARDT, Treasurer. Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg. Co. (picture of crown soda, crown quart export beer and Hutchinson soda bottles) Manufacturers of GREEN, AMBER and FLINT BOTTLES ======= OFFICE AND FACTORY: ALTON PARK Telephone Main 1244 1914 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 GLASS BOTTLE MNFRS. Chatta Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, Office and works Alton Park 1915 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 GLASS BOTTLE MNFRS. Chatta Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, Office and works Alton Park 1916 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Chas Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 GLASS BOTTLE MNFRS. Chatta Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, Office and works Alton Park 1917 Chattanooga Directory Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co., Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park 1918 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 1919 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, vice-pres and mngr; J H Buckholz, sec; Carl Neidhardt, treas; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 GLASS BOTTLE MNFRS. Chatta Bottle & Glass Mnfg Co, Office and works Alton Park 1920 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, Charles Reif, pres. W H Meacham, 1st vice-pres and gen; mngr; J H Buckholz, sec-treas; Tel M 1798; Carl Neidhardt 2d vice-pres; W A Sadd 3d vice-pres; Alton Park, Tel M 1244 (see p 223) Ad page 223: CHARLES REIF, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-Pres. and Gen'l Mgr. W. A. SADD, 3rd Vice-Pres. CHAS. NEIDHARDT, 2d Vice-Pres J. H. BUCHHOLZ, Secr'y and Treas. Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mnfg. Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Flint, Green and Amber Bottles FACTORIES: ALTON PARK, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 1921 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, W H Meacham, pres and gen mgr; Carl Neidhardt 1st vice- pres; W A Sadd 2d vice-pres; J H Buckholz, sec-treas; Tel M 1798 Alton Park, Tel M 1244 (see p 270) Ad page 270: W. H. MEACHAW.....................President and General Manager Carl NEIDHARDT.....................First Vice-President W. A. SADD.............................Second Vice-President J. H. BUCHHOLZ.....................Secretary and Treasurer Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mnfg. Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Flint, Green and Amber Bottles FACTORIES: ALTON PARK, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 1922 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, W H Meacham, Pres and Genl Mngr; Carl Neidhardt vice- Pres-Treas; Miss C E George Acting Sec Alton Park, Tel F 98 and 12 (see p 215) Ad page 215: W. H. MEACHAM, President and General Manager CARL NEIDHARDT, Vice-President and Treasurer C. E. GEORGE, Acting Secretary Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mfg. Co. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. THE BOTTLES OF THE SOUTH Just the BOTTLE and SERVICE you want BEVERAGES, MILKS OUR SPECIALTIES 1923 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, W H Meacham, pres and gen mngr; Carl Neidhardt vice-pres -Treas; Miss C E George Acting Sec Alton Park, Tel F 98 and 12 (see p 212) Ad page 212 W. H. MEACHAM, President and General Manager CARL NEIDHARDT, Vice-President and Treasurer C. E. GEORGE, Acting Secretary Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mfg. Co. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. THE BOTTLES OF THE SOUTH Just the BOTTLE and SERVICE you want BEVERAGES, MILKS AND VINEGARS OUR SPECIALTIES TEST OUR QUALITY--WATCH OUR SERVICE 1924 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, W H Meacham, pres and gen mngr; Carl Neidhardt vice-pres -Treas; Miss Clarice E Meacham Sec, Alton Park, Tel F 98 and 12 (see p 224) Ad page 224 W. H. MEACHAM, President and General Manager CARL NEIDHARDT, Vice-President and Treasurer MRS. W. H. MEACHAM, Secretary Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mfg. Co. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. THE BOTTLES OF THE SOUTH Just the BOTTLE and SERVICE you want BEVERAGES, MILKS AND VINEGARS OUR SPECIALTIES TEST OUR QUALITY--WATCH OUR SERVICE 1925 Chattanooga Directory CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. W H Meacham, Vice-pres and gen; mngr; C R Avery, sec, W T Williford, treas; Alton Park. Tels F 108 and 109 (See P 236) Ad page 236 J. F. HARRISON, President W. H. MEACHAM, Vice-Pres. & Gen. Mgr C. R. AVERY, Secretary W. T. WILLIFORD, Treasurer Chattanooga Bottle and Glass Mfg. Co. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. TALLAPOOSA, GA. THE BOTTLES OF THE SOUTH Just the BOTTLE and SERVICE you want BEVERAGES, MILKS AND VINEGARS OUR SPECIALTIES TEST OUR QUALITY--WATCH OUR SERVICE 1926 Chattanooga Directory CHATTA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. W H Meacham, Vice-Pres and Genl Mgr; C R Avery, Sec, W T Williford, Treas; Alton Park, Tels F 108 and 109 (See (p 248) Ad page 248 EVERYWHERE They know from actual experience that "Chattanooga" stands for the Best Prompt BOTTLES Carefully Shipment Packed Stock Molds and Private Designs --All Sizes Chattanooga Bottles & Glass Mfg. Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. Tallapoosa, Ga. 1927 Chattanooga Directory CHATTA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. W H Meacham, Vice-Pres and Genl Mgr; C R Avery, Sec, W T Williford, Treas; Alton Park, Tels F 108 and 109 (See p 278) Ad page 278 Manufacturers of GLASS BOTTLES FOR BOTTLERS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Standard throughout the South for over 25 years. Capacity 50,000,- 000 Bottles per year in Flint, Amber or green. Ideal shipping facilities. Stock and private mold designs. "Bottles of Real Merit" CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE AND GLASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 1928 Chattanooga Directory CHATTA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. C R Avery Vice-Pres, W T Williford, Sec-Treas; Alton Park, Tels F 108 and 109 (See p 298) Ad page 298 Manufacturers of GLASS BOTTLES FOR BOTTLERS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Standard throughout the South for over 29 years. Capacity 50,000,- 000 Bottles per year in Flint, Am- ber or green. Ideal shipping fa- cilities. Stock and private mold designs. "Bottles of Real Merit" CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE AND GLASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 1929 Chattanooga Directory CHATTA BOTTLE & GLASS MNFG CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. C R Avery Vice-Pres, W T Williford, Sec-Treas; Alton Park, Tels 3-0108 (See p 302) Ad page 302 Manufacturers of GLASS BOTTLES FOR BOTTLERS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Standard throughout the South for over 29 years. Capacity 50,000,- 000 Bottles per year in Flint, Am- ber or green. Ideal shipping fa- cilities. Stock and private mold designs. "Bottles of Real Merit" CHATTANOOGA BOTTLE AND GLASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 1930 Chattanooga Directory CHATTA GLASS CO, J. F. Harrison, pres. C R Avery Vice-Pres Alton Park. 45th and Highland av, Alton Park Tel 3-0108 (See p 318) Ad page 318 Manufacturers of GLASS BOTTLES FOR BOTTLERS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Standard throughout the South for over 29 years. Capacity 50,000,- 000 Bottles per year in Flint, Am- ber or green. Ideal shipping fa- cilities. Stock and private mold designs. "Bottles of Real Merit" CHATTANOOGA GLASS COMPANY CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE _______________________________________________________________________________________ FINE QUALITY GLASS SAND _______ Discovered at the Base of Lookout Mountain. Chattanooga, Tenn., August 14.--(Special.)--A bed of glass sand, of the highest quality ever known, has been found at the base of Lookout mountain, within 3 miles of the center of the city. This sand contains 99 percent of silica, by chemical analysis, while the finest grade that has ever been known before contains 97 per cent of silica. The Chattanooga Bottles and Glass Manufacturing Company has announced that it will double its capacity since the discovery. The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) August 15, 1903 _______________________________________________________________________________________ A petition for a receiver to take charge of the business of H C Peeples, proprietor of the Southern Bottling Works, pending involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, was yesterday filed in the office of Clerk O. C. Fuller, of the United States district court by Frampton E Ellis, attorney for the Chattanooga Bottles and Glass Manufacturing Company. Judge Newman appointed Hugh W. Gilbert as resceiver (sic). The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) April 15, 1904 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Committee on Apprentices report the following: In case of the Chattanooga Glass Company wanting to duplicate an apprentice, the committee recommend that Section 21 of Factory Rules and Regulations be applied to this case. Moved, the recommendation of the committee be adopted. Carried. Proceedings of the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association Held at Buffalo, N. Y. From July 11th to 19th, 1904 Twenty-Eight Annual Session (Camden, C. S. MacGrath, 1904) _______________________________________________________________________________________ DISPENSARY INVESTIGATION. MORNING SESSION. Columbia, S. C., February 12, 1906 .....Carolina Glass Company........ C. A. NORTON, recalled. Direct examination by Mr. Lyon: Q. Ten. How long has your glass company been running? A. It will be four years next September. Q. This next September. About three years and a half; a little less than a half? A. No—yes. ......................... Q. Mr. Norton, I understood you to say that you represented the Tennessee Glass Works a few years ago. A. I was manager there. Q. Where did you go from there? A. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Q. Where from there? A. Came here. Q. Did the Chattanooga Glass Works do some business with the Dispensary while you were there? A. No, sir. Q. Do you remember if they ever did? A. I do not know that they did. ......................... Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina Volume III. (Columbia, Gonzales & Bryan, 1906) _______________________________________________________________________________________ BRIEF SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTING NATIONAL VIAL & BOTTLE MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ................................. .....F. E. REED GLASS CO., Rochester, N. Y.; Chattanooga Glass & Bottle Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.; H. C. Fox & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.;.... Underwood, O. W.; Tariff Schedules Hearings (Washington, Government Printing Office, 1913) _______________________________________________________________________________________ "Classed as miscellaneous industries are ice factories, power manufactures, cotton oil plants and gas companies. These employ 3,493 men and do a business of $4,925,000. The Chattanooga Powder Company, Chattanooga Bottles and Glass Manufacturing Company, Schilze Brothers' ice, packing, soap and fertilizer plants and scores of other large manufacturing concerns are included in this list. ........ CHARLES REIF. During more than twenty years of residence probably no family has been more closely or more influentially identified with the business and civic and benevolent activities of Chattanooga than the Reifs. In recent years Mr. Charles Reif has succeeded to many of the relationships previously held by his honored father and mother, both of whom were very prominent in this city during the closing years of their lives. Charles Reif was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, December 11, 1865. His father was the late George Reif, a native of Germany, who came to America in 1861, locating in Cincinnati, in which city he was identified in the meat packing business until 1889. In 1890 he moved to Chattanooga, and was one of the principal men in the group which bought the brewing business of Conrad Geise & Company. This was then incorporated as the Chattanooga Brewing company, and he continued to direct its affairs in the office of president until his death in 1899 at the age of sixty years. The wife of the late George Reif was Louise Mueller, who was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, in 1847, a daughter of Henry Mueller, a native of Germany. Mrs. Reif died in 1907 at the age of sixty years. After the death of her husband she had assumed the presidency of the Brewing Company, and conducted that business with very shrewd and efficient ability, proving herself probably the ablest woman of affairs in Chattanooga. Not only is her name worthy to remember for her success in business, but alos for her noble charity and benevolent character. She probably did more practical charity in Chattanooga than any other person. All her benevolence was performed in so quiet a way that not even her own family knew her deeds until after her death. It is said that for years she employed a woman to search out and help the needy and deserving, and those receiving aid in this manner were never aware of the source of the benefaction. Withal, she was cultured and refined, a thorough student, and though American born, spoke the German dialect with great fluency. In 1870 she and her husband made a European trip, during which he visited his old home. The two sons are Charles and George Reif, the latter of New York City. Charles Reif grew up in Cincinnati, received a public school education, and early in life became associated with his father in the packing business. He was also with his father in the brewing industry, and they were the largest stockholders in the Jung Brewing Company, until it was sold in 1889. In 1890 he came with his father to Chattanooga, and here became associated with his father and father-in-law, Adam Wagner, of Newport, former receiver for the Swift Iron & Steel Plant, in the purchase of the Conrad Geise Brewery. These purchasers then incorporated the business as the Chattanooga Brewing Company, and Mr. Reif has been actively with the enterprise ever since, having become president in 1907, after the death of his mother. In 1908 he established the Purity Extract & Tonic Company, of which he is president, and his name might be mentioned in official connection a number of the best known of Chattanooga's business undertakings. He is president of the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Manufacturing Company; is president of the Charles Reif Company, manufacturers of toilet articles and preparations, and was formerly identified with the organization and conduct of the Chattanooga Pipe & Foundry company, of which he was one-half owner and president until its consolidation with the Casey-Hedges company. He also assisted in the organization of the Chattanooga Wagon Company, and in other enterprises. His aim throughout in the conduct of his large business affairs has been to increase and up build his home city, and he is more interested in the welfare of the people under him and in this city than in his individual prosperity or the accumulation of great riches. He has always paid higher than the usual wages in his various shops, and has studied to increase the welfare of his employees and give them the most equitable division of their labor. He has contributed liberally to all civic and benevolent movements. Mr. Reif is a member of the Chattanooga Manufacturers' Association, the Chamber of commerce and the Commercial Club. When he came to Chattanooga, he was at once dissatisfied with the organization as compared to the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, in which he had for some years been interested as a member. Since he did not see his way clear to improving or changing the organization of the original chamber, he became the leading spirit in the organization of the Young Men's Business League, which during its existence accomplished great things for Chattanooga, and was finally absorbed in the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reif was married in Cincinnati in 1890 to Miss Rose Wagner, a daughter of Adam Wagner. her death occurred in 1893. In 1894 he married Alma, a granddaughter of Adam Wagner. They have one son, George, at aged fifteen, and already proving himself a capable young assistant to his father. Hale, Will T. and Merritt, Dixon L.; Tennessee and Tennesseans (Chicago, Lewis Publishing Company, 1913) _______________________________________________________________________________________ CINCINNATI, OHIO. ........... Brother Leonard Nute, better known as "Brownie," has served his notice here and accepted a job in the mould shop of the Chattanooga Glass Company at Alton Park, Tenn. Before leaving Brother Nute stole a march on the boys. Yes, he got married and all the brothers in the shop wish him many years of happiness and hope that all his troubles will be little ones. The brothers in the shop presented Brother Nute with a handsome silver set as a wedding gift before leaving. The American Flint (Toledo, Ohio) October, 1916 _______________________________________________________________________________________ According to the "Journal," of Tallapoosa, Ga., the factory of the Tallapoosa Glass Mfg. Co. will be placed in operation early in the new year, repairs to that end having been started. This factory, which has been idle for a considerable time past, is equipped with a 6-ring tank and two day furnaces. There is some talk of introducing bottle blowing machines. National Glass Budget (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) December 16, 1916 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MILLION IN NINE YEARS Original Capital Stock of $75,000 in 1912 Increased to $1,000,000 by Chero-Cola Bottling Co. INDUSTRY GAINS PLACE IN VAN OF THE SOUTH New Addition Opened Owing to Increased Demands—No Detail Overlooked in Purity of Output— 250,000 Bottles Used in Twelve Months— Only Machinery of Most Modern Type Incorporated nine years ago with $75,000 capital stock, the Chero-Cola Bottling Co., of Knoxville, Tenn., recently increased its capitalization to $1,000,000. This is the story of the phenomenal development of the Chero-Cola bottling industry told in dollars and cents. The story of Chero-Cola reads like an industrial romance; it is a romance. Just a few years ago such a product did not exist. Now it is the lusty young giant of the soft drink world, and making strides that would cause the wearer of the famed seven-league boots to look anxiously to his laurels. ............................................. ... new plant of the Knoxville Chero-Cola Company....... More than 250.000 bottles were required during the last year to take care of the output of the plant. It is estimated that about 50,000 of this number were necessary to replace bottles lost through breakage or failure of dealers to return their full quota". Every bottle filled by the Chero-Cola Company of this city during its entire period of operation, here, covering six years, has been supplied by the Chattanooga Glass and Bottle Company. Bought in carload shipments Chero-Cola bottles are never sold. Constant watch is kept in the Chero-Cola plant for "odd" bottles, that is original containers for other beverages on the market. Every Chero-Cola bottle is uniform in contents, size and capacity, and only those manufactured with "Chero-Cola" in the indelible glass are filled. American Bottler (New York, New York) August 1921 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Death of Jos. H. Buckholz. The following resolutions were adopted by Branch No. 92, Alton Park, Tenn. Whereas, The Ruler of the Universe has, in his infinite wisdom, called to his reward our late employer, Joseph H. Buckholz, who died Friday, November 4, 1921, and Whereas, Joe, as he was familiarly called by his employees, will be missed by us for the interest he took in our welfare. His sterling qualities, genial disposition and good fellowship endeared him to all. His work in the world in behalf of his fellowman was so extended that it cannot be recounted here. He was held in the highest esteem by all classes for the sacrifices he made, and we feel we have lost a good friend and employer. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of Branch No. 92, Alton Park, Tenn., Glass Bottle Blowers’ Association, extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and other relatives, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow and father and to be published in the Bottle Maker and Labor World. Signed: CORY BACKUS, JACOB HEIDER, WM. BLAND, Committee. Editor’s Note:—Mr. Joseph H. Buckholz was a man who stood high in the community and commonwealth because of his humanitarian principles and practices, best illustrated by the fact that the company of which he was the head, The Chattanooga Glass Company, established a sick beneficiary association among its employees, who were the recipients of benefits while incapacitated through illness, without contributing to the fund, which was obtained through setting aside a percentage of the company’s earnings. His relationship with his employees was always harmonious and of the highest character, demonstrating thereby that it is easier to lead workmen than it is to drive them. Would that his example might be emulated by all employers of labor. The Bottle Maker (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) December 1921 _______________________________________________________________________________________ CHARLES REIF Charles Reif, Chattanooga manufacturer, was born December 11, 1865, at Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of George and Louise (Mueller) Reif. The father, George Reif, was a native of Germany and came to the United States in 1859. In 1860 he located in New Orleans and there worked as a butcher's apprentice and in 1861 he followed the same trade in St. Louis. At the opening of the Civil war he was conscripted into the Freemen's Regiment and during his service was wounded during an engagement with Quantrell's band. After recovering from his wounds in the hospital he went to Cincinnati, in 1864, and in 1865 he purchased an interest in the Jung Brewing Company at this place, still maintaining the packing business which he had started himself the previous year. In 1889 he sold out his interest in the Jung company. In 1890 he and his associates purchased the majority of the interest of the Chattanooga Brewing Company and in 1891 Mr. Reif moved to this city. Here he resided and conducted the business of the Chattanooga Brewing Company until his death on September 21, 1899. Louise Mueller Reif, his wife, was the daughter of Henry Mueller of Owensboro, Kentucky, where she was born in 1847. She married George Reif in 1864. After her husband's death, having been a woman of rare business attainments, she became the nominal head of the business concern which Mr. Reif had developed. She so continued until her own death on December 7, 1907. She was survived by her two sons, Charles and George, but the latter is now deceased. Mrs. Reif was a woman of great nobility of character, was kindly in act, generous in spirit and her benefactions were many. Bonny Oaks was her favorite charity and was largely supported by her. Her many kindly deeds were performed without ostentation and countless poor families enjoyed her bounty. Charles Reif received his education in the schools of Cincinnati and in Notre Dame University in Indiana. Prior to his departure from Cincinnati, George Reif had transferred his packing business there to his son, Charles, and in 1889 the latter disposed of it, came to Chattanooga in the same year, and invested the money in the Chattanooga Brewing Company. He succeeded his father as president of the company [p.26] upon the latter's death, although, as mentioned before, the virtual control of the company rested in his mother's hands. Mr. Reif has never confined his efforts and attention to a single line of business, but has continually broadened the scope of his interests and has been the promoter of various business concerns which have constituted important elements in the commercial growth of the city. He was one of the founders of the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Company in 1901 and for a short time in 1900 was president of the Chattanooga Pipe & Foundry Company. He now occupies the presidency of the Purity Extract & Tonic Company. He is likewise the president of the Cooperative Overall Company. Mr. Reif was also at one time the president of the Chattanooga Box & Lumber Company, which he organized. Charles Reif has been twice married. His first marriage occurred in 1890 and was to Miss Rose Wagner, who died in 1893. In 1894 Mr. Reif married Miss Alma Wagner. Mr. Reif is the father of one son, George, who is a graduate of Baylor College. He volunteered for service in the World war with the Aviation Corps of the United States navy, but was sent home on account of a severe attack of influenza. Charles Reif is identified with the Chamber of Commerce and with the leading local clubs. He also belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, of which he is past exalted ruler. In politics Mr. Reif maintains an independent course, but stands in support of every project or plan which he deems of public worth. WILLIAM H. MEACHAM. Among the various business enterprises which contribute to the commercial development and consequent growth and prosperity of Chattanooga is numbered the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Manufacturing Company, of which William H. Meacham is the president and general manager. This is one of the growing productive enterprises of the city and its substantial success is the visible evidence of the energy, determination and creditable ambition of him who stands at the head. Mr. Meacham was born in Manchester, England, February 3, 1866, and is one of the eight children constituting the family of William and Sarah (Scholes) Meacham, who were also natives of England. The father, who was a glass worker, died in that country and the mother came to the United States in 1887 at the bidding of her son, William H., who had come in 1883, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Of her family of eight children five are living: William H.; Lizzie, the wife of J. Stodtmiller of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who is associated with steel interests there; Alfred, who is living with his sister in Pennsylvania; John, who is with the Lake Erie & Pittsburgh Railway Company at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Frank, who is superintendent of the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Manufacturing Company. William H. Meacham ran away from school when but eight years of age, so that his education has largely been acquired through the university of hard knocks. He has made his way in the world since that time and began working as a glass blower when but thirteen years of age. Coming to the new world in 1883, when a youth of seventeen, he remained in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for six years and then went to Wheeling, West Virginia. In 1897 he removed to Tallapoosa, Georgia, and during all this time continued to work at the glass trade. In 1902 he arrived in Chattanooga and became identified with the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Manufacturing Company in the capacity of manager, for his previous experience and long connection with the business had enabled him to win various promotions and to acquire a marked degree of efficiency in his chosen line. He afterward purchased stock in the company and became vice president. Later he acquired the majority of the stock and is now president and general manager of the business, which has been incorporated with a capital stock of thirty thousand dollars but has a business investment of five hundred thousand dollars. The company manufactures a general line of soda water bottles, proprietary medicine bottles and milk bottles and makes shipments throughout Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Mexico and Cuba. The business has been a paying enterprise throughout the period of Mr. Meacham's association therewith and he has developed here one of the most important manufacturing enterprises of the city, contributing in large measure to the material growth and business development of Chattanooga. On December 23, 1887, Mr. Meacham was married in Ohio to Miss Mollie Dunning and they became parents of two children, one of whom has passed away. The surviving son, W. J., is connected with the Chero-Cola Company of Columbus, Georgia. The wife and mother departed this life in 1896. In 1901 Mr. Meacham was married to Thressa Lemke, a native of Atlanta, Georgia. They have one son, Edwin Dale, who was graduated from the Marist College at Atlanta in 1922, and in the fall of that year entered the University of Chattanooga. Mr. Meacham is a valued member of the Chamber of Commerce of Chattanooga and also of the Manufacturers' Association. He belongs to the Civitan Club, to the Golf and Country Club and is a Mason of high standing, having taken the degrees of both York and Scottish Rites, while with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine he has crossed the sands of the desert. He belongs to the Episcopal church, while his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His interests are broad and varied and his support can always be counted upon to further any plan or measure which has to do with the progress and up building of his adopted city. His entire course has been marked by progressiveness that has led him from humble surroundings to a point of leadership in commercial circles. Starting out to provide for his own support when a lad of but eight years and since dependent upon his own resources, he has developed his powers until many might profitably use his record as an example, while his life story should serve as an inspiration to all who wish to attain honorable success. Mr. Meacham was the first man to put bottle manufacturing on a substantial basis in the south. This had been tried at Augusta, at Atlanta and at Tallapoosa, Georgia; and at Gates City, Alabama, and in each case the enterprise had proved a failure. He went first to Tallapoosa, Georgia, where he worked in a plant that afterward failed. Later he purchased the plant and built up the business, developing a profitable enterprise there, subsequent to which time he came to Chattanooga and assumed control of the business of the Chattanooga Bottle & Glass Company. Infusing into this his own enterprise and diligence he soon succeeded in bringing about notable changes in the plant here and made it equally successful. After a time he again purchased the business at Tallapoosa and today owns both plants, each of which is being profitably conducted under his wise direction as the result of his broad and valuable experience. He has made bottle manufacturing one of the important industries of the south and a contributing factor to the material growth and prosperity of this section of the country. Tennessee The Volunteer State 1769—1923 Illustrated Volume IV (Chicago, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1923) _______________________________________________________________________________________ FIRM GOES BANKRUPT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., march 7 (AP)--The Nugrape Bottling Company has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, with total liabilities of $26,648.14 and assets $11,586.47. The company held license in Chattanooga, Lafayette and Rossville, Ga. The largest credit is the Chattanooga Glass and Bottling Company, $13,907.87 The Kingston Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) March 7, 1927 _______________________________________________________________________________________ In 1983 the Chattanooga Glass company used a leveraged buyout to cut itself off from its parent company, the Dorsey Corporation. Impact of Corporate Takeovers: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Securities of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-ninth Congress, First Session on the Effect of Mergers on Management Practices, Cost, Availability of Credit, and the Long-term Viability of American Industry, April 3, 4; June 6 and 12, 1985. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Chattanooga Glass Company This significant Chattanooga business was founded in 1901 by Charles Rief to provide glass bottles for his brewery. Soon the company also began producing bottles for the infant Coca-Cola bottling industry........ ......In 1960 Dorsey Corporation acquired the company. Since 1985 the company has been a part of Diamond Container General, with corporate offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. tennesseeencyclopedia.net _______________________________________________________________________________________ Go To North American Soda & Beers Home |