Providence

For more than forty years Pardon Sheldon Jastram was a well-known and highly respected business man of Providence, while even before that he had attained the admiration of the people by a fine military record of Civil War service with the volunteers from Rhode Island. He was a man of great personal attractiveness, genial and sociable, enjoying the company of congenial spirits and possessed of a quick wit and a ready flow of intelligent conversation. He was self-effacing and unobtrusive, although when called upon to assist in any public activity that appeared to be promoted for the benefit of the … Read more

A native of Russia, but a resident of the United States since his early childhood, Mr. Horovitz received his education in the public schools of Providence and, after having been connected with several business houses for a few years, was active in the jewelry trade. Since 1908, with the exception of two years, he has been with the Rhode Island State Department of Agriculture, in which he has risen to the important position of chief inspector and superintendent of field work. His work naturally has brought him in contact with a very large number of fellow-citizens in all parts of … Read more

Prominently identified for more than half a century with the educational institutions of Rhode Island and esteemed in two hemispheres for his erudition and educational achievements, William T. Peck has held the important post of principal of the Classical High School of Providence since 1897. During his career in this office he is credited with sending more prepared students to Brown University than any other instructor, as well as hundreds to other colleges and universities throughout the country. No man stands higher in the educational field of the United States than he; few have attained his rank. His life has … Read more

The advantages of mechanical training at the plant of the world famous Corliss Engine Company in Providence were reflected in the after work of Thomas Evans, who made this city his home for forty-five years and who here attained distinction as a constructing and consulting engineer. He was a man of natural attainments that were developed by the life work he selected and as time passed he rose higher and higher in his profession and was looked upon with respect and admiration by the entire community which profited by his achievements. His contributions to the comfort of humanity and to … Read more

Widely known in the electrical industry of New England, Mr. Lynch enjoys a very high reputation for business and executive ability and is especially highly regarded as a successful sales executive. His reputation is the result of many years of successful work as sales manager for several important electrical and other concerns, work in which Mr. Lynch continued until a few years ago, since when he has been the executive head of a large and prosperous company at Providence. Though this business was already well established when Mr. Lynch acquired a financial interest in it, its prosperity and prestige have … Read more

Prominently identified with the local bar for thirty years, Edward M. Sullivan, of Providence, holds the esteem of all who have been observant of his progressive activities in the interest of the community. He has always been a worker and in seeking his own advancement has ever had in mind the welfare of the whole people, inasmuch as his keen mind puts full value in cooperation of individuals to promote the prosperity and happiness of all. These characteristics are not solely the cause of his popularity, for he is the fortunate possessor of a personality that establishes confidence of those … Read more

More than forty years have been spent in the newspaper business by Leander K. Carr, of Newport, who began his career in that industry in 1886, after a previous service in other lines for a number of years. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island, May 18, 1863, a son of Samuel J. Carr, deceased, a commission merchant and a native of Newport, and of Mary Ann (Tew) Carr, also born in Newport and now deceased. Educated in the public schools, he then worked as a clerk in the Newport post office for two years and at the conclusion of … Read more

President of the Hazard Cotton Company, Lauriston Hartwell Hazard has been associated with this enterprise during all his active business career. The company was first founded by his father, Captain Jeffrey Hazard and incorporated under its present name in 1894. At that time Mr. Hazard was chosen treasurer and in the course of years, was elected to the office of president. Mr. Hazard was born on November 22, 1866, at Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Captain Jeffrey Hazard and Anna L. (Hartwell) Hazard, his wife. This family is an old one in Rhode Island. The name itself is of … Read more