California Grape Food Company
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| Business |
Food processor |
|---|---|
| Main Location |
Los Gatos, CA |
| Active |
-1895 |
The California Grape Food Company was a Los Gatos-based business which was selling grape syrup for table and medicinal purposes. The company was declared insolvent by 1894, sold by late 1894[1] and was sued by shareholders in 1895. According to news reports, the collapse was caused by agents in the east overspending on advertising and other costs[2].
President of the company was H. A. Merriam, with Elton K. Shaw and F. F. Watkins as other officers.
References
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- ↑ Grape Food Company: Plans of Purchasers of the Plant at Los Gatos: December 30, 1894 San Francisco Call. "Young, Stanfield & Hockins recently assumed control of the Grape Food Company on a bid of $13,025, subject to a $5000 mortgage."
- ↑ Stockholders Sued: San Jose Evening News, December 20, 1895.