Providence

Connected with the Providence Police Department for more than four decades, Deputy Chief Ahearn’s rise was steady and for many years he has been considered one of the ablest and most reliable police officials in Rhode Island’s capital. As deputy chief and deputy superintendent he has very ably assisted Chief William F. O’Neil in the administration of the Police Department during the last five years. Deputy Chief Ahearn is very popular with the citizens of Providence, and also enjoys to an unusual degree the liking and respect of the members of the Police Department. James Ahearn was born at Brantford, … Read more

As pastor of the Church of St. Bartholomew of Providence, Rhode Island, the Rev. Peter Gorret has for many years been devoting his energy to the advancement of the interests of that parish. St. Bartholomew’s parish is one of the oldest Italian church parishes in the State of Rhode Island. Founded in 1907, it has grown and developed until at the present writing (1930) it numbers about 8,000 souls. During his long and successful pastorate here Rev. Peter Gorret has accomplished a great work, increasing the material possessions of the parish, stimulating its activities, and increasing its membership. He has … Read more

A member of an old and prominent Rhode Island family, the late William H. Heath was born in Providence and lived there all his life. At one time associated with his father in the building and contracting business, he later engaged in the machinist’s trade. Throughout his long residence in Rhode Island’s capital he enjoyed a fine reputation for uprightness, probity and public spirit. A veteran of the Civil War, he gave proof of his patriotism by serving with distinction during that conflict in one of the Rhode Island regiments. In every respect he was regarded as one of the … Read more

No man is better known in a community than the man who amuses its residents through the medium of first-class recreational opportunities such as are furnished by the theatre, the motion picture house, music, and the dance. When his standards are high and his ideals those of the most discriminating people in the city, his success is assured, and his leadership in matters of taste and intellectual progress generally recognized. This introduction may properly be used for Edward M. Fay, of Providence, Rhode Island, who operates the Fays, Carlton, Majestic, Rialto, Modern and Capitol theatres in that city, and who … Read more

An important figure in Catholic fraternal circles of Rhode Island is James E. Brothers, successful attorney and member of the law firm of Brothers & Cannon with offices at 822 Hospital Trust Building, for not only is he a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a Past Grand Knight of Hope Council, but for five years he has filled the position of State Advocate for the order. He is affiliated with several other fraternal orders and has a wide acquaintance among men of his profession, who hold him in high esteem. Mr. Brothers interests himself extensively in … Read more

Eugene Joseph Brady, of Providence, Rhode Island, is at the time of this writing (1930) a member of the Colt, Brady Company, distributors of the Chrysler car. Mr. Brady was born on May 26, 1887, in Dublin, Ireland, son of Terence and Katherine (Kernan) Brady, both of whom were natives of Cavan, Ireland, where the father was engaged as a land owner until his death. The mother is also deceased. In the public schools of Dublin, Eugene Joseph Brady received his early education, and later he studied at preparatory school there. For one year he was also a student at … Read more

Starting an independent retail food business in Providence in 1915, with a force of thirty clerks, Albert H. Daly conducted the industry with such ability that it prospered from its inception and today is one of the largest and finest establishments of its kind in Rhode Island and requires approximately two hundred employees to handle its trade. Mr. Daly’s success is due to a combination of industry, keen intellect, courage in the face of intense competition and small profits and an unaltering determination to prove to the public the value of pure foods offered at the lowest possible prices. During … Read more