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Electrol was organized in 1917 by Horace M Williams who became president, after moving here from New Jersy. Electricl World April 15, 1922 Electrol was invented in Providence in 1918 by Edward Hacking from Central Falls. We have seen Edward Hacking before. He and his brother Edwin also started the Sahara Battery company in Providence. In 1918, Edward invented a new battery electrolyte used in batteries called Electrol. This substance was poured into the battery as a liquid and then sets to various degrees of hardness. Providence Journal July 28, 1918 Edward also started Hacking Manufacturing Company and advertised Electrol. Providence Journal July 7, 1918 Providence Journal July 14, 1918 Then in 1921 we start to see the Electrol Manufacturing Company, of course advertising Electrol, this time for use in Radio. Providence Journal December 11, 1921 Providence Journal December 22, 1921 Providence Journal December 25, 1921 Providence Journal May 28, 1922 Providence Journal July 2, 1922 Providence Journal July 9, 1922 Providence Journal July 12, 1922 Providence Journal July 23, 1922 Providence Journal September 10, 1922 Providence Journal September 17, 1922 In 1922 the company is sued for not living up to it's claims. Providence Journal April 11, 1922 Providence Journal November 3, 1922 In 1923 the company is put into receivership. Providence Journal November 16, 1923 PATENTS
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