Biography of Rev. Dominic Dellarole

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In the parish of Our Lady of Loreto, in Providence, Rhode Island, Rev. Dominic Dellarole is a true shepherd of his flock, and greatly beloved and respected by his people. The parish of Our Lady of Loreto was organized by Father Vincent Vican in 1920, but the time had not yet come for the building of a church. The first pastor, Rev. Peter Gorrett, now at Silver Lake, said Mass in a room in what was later the parochial residence. He worked faithfully for the development of the new parish and gave of his best to his people. On February … Read more

Biography of Everett J. Horton

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Reputed to be the largest flour merchandising concern in the State of Rhode Island is the E. J. Horton Company, of Providence, and to the enterprise and industry of its proprietor, Everett J. Horton, who founded the company in 1910, is due its present prosperity. Born, reared, and educated in Providence, Mr. Horton regards the interests of the town as of equal importance to his own and he has a host of friends who have known him throughout his life and esteem him not only for his business ability but also for the sterling fundamental worth of his character. Actively … Read more

Biography of Harry Parsons Cross

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Toward the business and civic development of Providence, Rhode Island, as toward the conduct of his private affairs and his law practice, Harry Parsons Cross, of the firm of Greenough, Lyman & Cross, has always maintained an attitude of conscientiousness and efficiency. As a result, he is highly regarded as a lawyer and citizen. His influence on behalf of progress has been commensurate with his generous contribution of time and energy to public affairs. Harry Parsons Cross was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, son of Elisha Watson and Frances Cooper (Wright) Cross. The father was a merchant and in the … Read more

Biography of Louis V. Jackvony

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In political activities and fraternal circles of Rhode Island, as well as in the practice of his legal profession, Louis V. Jackvony is exceptionally well known, for his activities and contacts are extensive. He has served as a member of the State Legislature and as second assistant attorney-general of the State, in addition to playing his part on various committees and managerial organizations having to do with Republican party affairs. But his outside activities have not prevented him from devoting his best efforts to development of his practice, with the result that he has a large and rapidly growing circle … Read more

Biography of Robert Hale Ives Goddard

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A leading figure in Rhode Island life for many years, Robert Hale Ives Goddard continues the tradition of prominence long associated with his family. He is president of the Lonsdale Company and a director of many important corporations in this State. Mr. Goddard was born at Providence, Rhode Island, on February 12, 1880, a son of Colonel Robert Hale Ives Goddard and Rebekah Burnet (Groesbeck) Goddard. The American progenitor of the family, whose name is not known, was an early settler in New England. His son, Ebenezer, was born in Rhode Island, although the family had originally settled near Plymouth, … Read more

Biography of Sidney Clifford

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In the final analysis, a man’s life and its truest worth are measured on the yardstick of service to mankind. Ideals must be adhered to, and worked for consistently. Self must be put second to the work undertaken. And the complete record, possible to write only when life has been completed, will remain with posterity as judge. Sidney Clifford is well launched upon a career of service to those around him. Skilled trial counsel, attorney of prominence in the city of Providence, he is a valued and respected member of the profession of law. His career, through its constructive works, … Read more

Biography of Henry A. Evers

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In the field of steel-letter stamp manufacturing, one of the largest makers in the whole United States is Henry A. Evers, widely known through the Rhode Island and New England vicinity for his work in this connection, having his headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island, where he has been engaged in business under the name of the Henry A. Evers Company for many years. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 19, 1878, son of William H. and Minnie (Lieberum) Evers. His father, a native of Germany, came to the United States early in life, here became engaged in the … Read more

Biography of P. Francis Walker, M.D.

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A member of an old and honored Massachusetts family and himself a native of that State and a product of its schools and colleges, the late Dr. P. Francis Walker, immediately following the completion of his medical education established himself in the practice of his profession in Providence. There he continued to be one of the leading members of the medical profession until his death, his active practice covering a period of almost four decades. Though his profession always required and received the major share of his time and attention, Dr. Walker did not permit it to absorb him to … Read more

Biography of Kenneth A. Flanders

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Although he spent his school years here, Kenneth A. Flanders, manager of the Providence office of the Bradstreet Company, has been engaged in business in Providence for only a few months. Nevertheless, he has made for himself a notable place among the younger business men of the town, for he is possessed of a likable personality and a willingness to cooperate in all worthy enterprises, with the result that he is popular with all who come to know him. A member of both the Providence Rotary Club and the Providence Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Flanders supports the activities of those … Read more

Biography of George F. Troy

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Among Rhode Island’s barristers few are so well known and highly esteemed as George F. Troy whose standing in legal circles of the State is such that he was chosen as a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association s judiciary committee and has been a member of the committee on complaints for the State Supreme Court. Mr. Troy for a time was active in politics and won the nomination and election to a seat in the State Legislature. He is associated prominently with civic affairs of Providence and his aid can always be counted upon when a project looking … Read more