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St. Benedict’s Church of Conimicut, Rhode Island, has been served since 1919 by Rev. W. J. Phelan, who is still (1930) giving to his people able leadership and a gifted ministry. St. Benedict’s is one of the younger parishes of Providence Diocese. When it was organized in 1914, by Father Michael O’Brien, it numbered less than six hundred souls, but at the present time it includes some two thousand members. When Father O’Brien took charge there was no church building and the task of erecting a suitable place of worship was undertaken at once. Land was purchased, plans drawn, and […]

Possessed of an inherent talent for organization and leadership, which was illustrated in graphic fashion during his early manhood, Colonel Patrick Henry Quinn, prominently identified with the bar of Providence for many years, is esteemed throughout Rhode Island for his high character and his great professional abilities. Although frequently engaged in important public affairs, he never neglected his private work and his clients were always his loyal friends, even though some of them may have been unsuccessful in their battles at law. His victories have always been materially greater than his defeats, for his erudition in the intricacies of the

A native of Canada, but a resident of Rhode Island since his early childhood, Mr. Archambault has been for more than twenty years one of the leading members of the Rhode Island bar and also one of the leading figures in Rhode Island politics. He has frequently been honored by election or appointment to important public offices, which he has invariably filled with great ability and conscientiousness. To a remarkable degree he enjoys the liking, respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens, and there are few men, indeed, in Kent County, who are more popular. Alberic A. Archambault was born at

As chief of police of the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Thomas E. Harrop has proved himself an able and efficient public servant, and a trustworthy guardian of the public safety. He was born at West Warwick, on April 13, 1887, a son of Thomas H. and Bridget (Callahan) Harrop. His father, who was born at Warwick, Rhode Island, has been engaged in the textile industry for many years, and his mother a native of Riverpoint, Rhode Island, is now deceased. Thomas E. Harrop was educated in the public schools of his birthplace and then attended the English High

After more than thirty years of successful activity in the electrical contracting business, Mr. Kendall established himself, together with a partner, in the insurance business in West Warwick. His well known reputation for fair dealing, his wide acquaintance in Kent County, and his pleasing personality were important factors in building up this business in a comparatively short time to one of large proportions. Mr. Kendall is one of the best known and most successful insurance men in this part of Rhode Island and the business of which he is the directing head continues to enjoy steady growth and prosperity. Nathan

Having entered the United States Postal Service as a young man of twenty-four years, Mr. Kilton has been identified with this branch of the Federal government ever since with the exception of four years, 1917-21, when he was engaged in the real estate business. It is more than four decades that he has been identified with the Providence post office and almost one decade he has been postmaster of Providence. He was born at Coventry, Rhode Island, on April 20, 1856, a son of John J. and Emily L. (Hartness) Kilton, both natives of Coventry, and both now deceased. His

A lifelong resident of the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island, James F. Gough is well known throughout this section of the State. In early life he succeeded to the undertaking business established by his father and has since continued its direction. His is the oldest undertaking enterprise in the town of West Warwick. Mr. Gough was born on August 20, 1887, at Arctic, in the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island. His parents were Peter J. and Adeline T. (Bryant) Gough, both natives of Arctic, and both now deceased. The father was engaged in the undertaking business at the

Sales and service agent for the Chrysler Motor Car Company in the western part of Kent County, Rhode Island, Frank P. Lamb is one of the well-known business men of this section. He has been a resident here for many years. Mr. Lamb was born on September 22, 1889, at Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Patrick and Hannah (Loughran) Lamb, both natives of Ireland. The father was a contracting mason, and was so engaged until the time of his death. Frank P. Lamb was educated in the public schools of Warwick, Rhode Island, and after the completion of his