Isaac H. Penno ran the R.I. Bottling Establishment at the rear of 95 North Main Street in Providence circa 1854. His son, Jeremiah, served the company as an agent and his grandson, Jeremiah, Jr. was used as a helper. Isaac manufactured his own mineral water and soda waters until he sold to Samuel J. Esten in 1859.

Esten retained Penno and his associates until 1866, keeping the business at Penno's North Main address. Esten began dealing in cider, ale, and porter before joining up with J. P. Eddy & Co. One year after the merger, Esten retired and left the company.

G. W. & W. W. Boynton succeeded J. P. Eddy & Co. around 1870 and kept the business at the same address. The Boyntons manufactured and dealt in all kinds of soda waters, sarsaparillas, ciders, and various ale and porter beers.

Wallace W. Boynton took control over the company in 1874.