Caleb Davis Bradham (May 27, 1867 — February 19, 1934) invented the soft drink Pepsi-Cola. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Soft drink is a beverage that does not contain Alcohol. Carbonated soft drinks are commonly known as soda soda pop pop, or Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated beverage that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. He was a pharmacist, born in Chinquapin, Duplin County, North Carolina, May 27, 1867. Pharmacists are Health professionals who practice the art and science of Pharmacy. Chinquapin is an unincorporated community in Duplin County North Carolina. Duplin County is a County located in the US state of North Carolina. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC, North Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, Coeducational Research University of Maryland Baltimore, (also known as UMB) was founded in 1807
Circa 1890, he dropped out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, owing to his father's business going bankrupt. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common After returning to North Carolina, he was a public school teacher for about a year, and soon thereafter opened a drug store in New Bern named the "Bradham Drug Company" that, like many other drug stores of the time, also housed a soda fountain.
This drug store, located on the corner of Middle Street and Pollock Street in downtown New Bern, is where Bradham in 1898 invented the recipe -- a blend of kola nut extract, vanilla, and "rare oils" -- for what was initially known as "Brad's Drink," but that soon was renamed Pepsi-Cola. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Bradham named his drink after a combination of the terms “pepsin” and “cola,” as he believed that his drink aided digestion much like the pepsin enzyme does, even though it was not used as an ingredient. Pepsin is a digestive Protease ( released by the chief cells in the Stomach that functions to degrade food Proteins into Cola is a sweet carbonated drink usually with Caramel coloring and containing Caffeine.
On December 24, 1902, the Pepsi-Cola Company was incorporated in North Carolina, with Bradham as the president, and on June 16, 1903 the first Pepsi-Cola trademark was registered. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting PepsiCo Incorporated (Short for Pepsi Company ( is a large conglomerate with interests in manufacturing marketing and selling a wide variety of carbonated and non- carbonated Incorporation (abbreviated Inc in US and Canadian business names is the forming of a new Corporation (a corporation being a legal entity Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting A trademark or trade mark, represented by the symbols ™ and ®, or mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual Also in 1903, he moved his Pepsi-Cola production out of his drug store and into a rented building nearby. In 1905, Bradham began selling Pepsi-Cola in six-ounce bottles (up until this time he sold Pepsi-Cola as a syrup only), and awarded two franchises to North Carolina bottlers.
On January 1, 1901, Bradham married Charity Credle in New Bern. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting In 1903, Bradham and Charity had a daughter, Mary, followed by sons Caleb, Jr. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting , in 1905, and George in 1907. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year
Bradham was elected steward of St. John's (Masons') Lodge No. 3 in 1895; he was later elected or appointed junior warden in 1898, senior warden in 1899, and Worshipful Master in 1900, 1901, and again in 1927. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year This article relates to mainstream 'Craft Freemasonry' sometimes known as 'Blue Lodge Freemasonry' Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. By the time of his death, Bradham had attained the 32nd degree of Scottish Rite, acted as grand commander in the York Rite, served as provincial grand master of the Order of Colonial Masters of North America, recorder and treasurer of the Sudan Shrine Temple, eminent commander of St. The term York Rite is a term most often used in the United States of America to refer to a collection of Masonic degrees that in most other countries are conferred separately John's Commandery, and master kadosh of Carolina Consistory No. Kadosh is a 1999 Israeli film by director Amos Gitai. Plot A drama/feminist film about the writer/director's opinion on the supposed treatment of women as 3. He also served as an exalted ruler of the New Bern Elks Lodge.
In addition to running his drug store, he served as the president of the People’s Bank of New Bern, and was a chairman of the Craven County Board of Commissioners. At one point he was even suggested as a candidate for governor of North Carolina. He also served as an officer in the naval reserve for 25 years; he was named a lieutenant in the North Carolina Naval Militia, was promoted to commander in 1904, and to captain in 1913. He retired as a rear admiral. Additionally, in 1914 he was appointed by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels to the General Naval Militia Board. The United States Secretary of the Navy ( SECNAV) is the Civilian head of the Department of the Navy. Josephus Daniels ( May 18, 1862 &ndash January 15, 1948) was an American politician and newspaper publisher from North Carolina
At the peak of success, Bradham had authorized Pepsi-Cola franchises in over 24 states; however, on May 31, 1923, Bradham and his Pepsi-Cola Company declared bankruptcy. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The major factor for Bradham’s business failure was the price of sugar immediately following World War I, when prices went up to 28 cents per pound (it was three cents per pound pre-war), and Bradham had purchased a large amount of sugar at that price but the price of sugar nosedived soon after he purchased it. Sugar is a class of edible Crystalline substances mainly Sucrose, Lactose, and Fructose. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The assets of his company were sold to the Craven Holding Company for $35,000. After declaring bankruptcy, Bradham returned to operating his drug store.
Bradham died on February 19, 1934, after succumbing to a long-term illness. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. His funeral was held at New Bern's First Presbyterian Church, of which Bradham was a member. He is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern; Masonic rites were administered at his graveside, and the pallbearers were from his Masonic lodge.
Nicholas Sparks, a fiction author who lives in New Bern, mentioned Mr. Nicholas Sparks may refer to Nicholas Sparks (author (b 1965 an American author Nicholas Sparks (politician (1794-1862 a prominent Bradham in his book Bend in the Road.
External links
- The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
- Photo of Bradham's grave in Cedar Grove Cemetery
- New Bern Antique Postcard Slideshow
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