Rushden Research Group: John Cave & Sons 1887/89

John Cave & Sons

Wellingborough News, 6th May 1887, transcribed by Kay Collins

JOHN CAVE AND SONS
We are informed an alteration has been made in the constitution of this enterprising and prosperous firm of boot and shoe manufacturers. The firm originated with Mr. John Cave, who in recent years has taken into the business his two sons Messrs. Paul and Amos Cave. We now hear on good authority that Mr. J. Cave has retired from the partnership, which will consist from henceforth of his four sons Messrs. Paul, Amos, Fred, and Arthur Cave, the old style of the firm being retained. We understand very considerable additions to the factory are in contemplation.

Wellingborough News, 13th May 1887

THE REPORTED DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The report we published last week that Mr. John Cave, had retired from the firm of John Cave and Sons has since been contradicted. In justice to ourselves, however, we may state our announcement was based on a statement by Mr. Paul Cave at the last meeting of the Assessment Committee, when he appealed against the rating of the factory. Mr. P. Cave also produced a letter from his father stating the amount at which Mr. John Cave lets the factory to his sons.

Boot & Shoe Trades Journal, 29th June 1889
John Cave with sons, Paul, Amos, Arthur and Frederick

Plans were passed in February 1889 for a new riveters shop for Messrs John Cave & Sons. Builders were Messrs. Barnes & Mallet.

To be built of brick with slate roof. Foundation 2 courses of brick footings on 1 foot of concrete. Site covered with layer of concrete 6 inches thick.

There were 3 earth closets and urinals. Drainage 4” glazed stoneware pipes from urinals connected with sewer in Alfred Street.

Damp course of blue bricks set in cement.

From Wellingborough & Kettering News 12/04/1889, transcribed by Peter Brown

TENDERS—The following is a list of the builders' tenders for the extension of Messrs. Cave and Sons' shoe factory, which have been received by the architect, Mr. H. A. Cooper:—D. Ellwood & Sons, £3,619; Henry Sparrow, Rushden, £3,490; Clayson Bros., Cooknoe, £3,300; Freeman and Son, Denford, £3,290; J. T. Wingrove, Northampton, £3,279; R. Marriott, Wellingborough, £3,270; G. Dawkins, Wellingborough, £3,250; G. Henson, Wellingboro', £3,225; E. Brown and Sons, Wellingboro', £3,197; F. Barlow, Rothwell, £3,170; E. Barlow, Rothwell, £3,150; John Slinn, Wellingboro', £3,100; C. and J. Berrill, Irchester, £3,098.
It is understood that the work was offered to Mr. John Slinn, who, however, declined; and Mr. George Henson's tender was accepted.

Wellingborough & Kettering News 13/09/1889, transcribed by Peter Brown

Trade—Although the present delightful summer weather is adverse to an early autumn trade, orders appear to be fairly plentiful, and, judging from the activity displayed, most of the Rushden manufacturers are fairly well supplied with orders. In the export departments the output is apparently larger than ever, which is a source of considerable satisfaction. Messrs. Cave & Sons' commodious factory is now nearing completion, and is to be the first factory in Northamptonshire illuminated by the electric light.—Shoe and Leather Record

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