Providence

One of the most highly respected bankers and business men of Providence, Rhode Island, during his active years was the late Gerald M. Richmond, of the firm of Richmond, Dorrance and Company. His knowledge of the financial world, his interest in his clients and his sagacious and honest advice for their economic welfare, and his straightforward and attractive personality brought to his office large and small investors, men and women of every type, whose confidence he won and kept. His was an important and constructive role in financial progress in Providence. Gerald M. Richmond was born in Providence, January 12, … Read more

Among the younger members of the legal fraternity of Providence, few men have exhibited such keen mental grasp of the law in a wide variety of aspects and made so notable a place for themselves in a comparatively short space a time as has Robert Brown, whose offices are located at 442 Hospital Trust Building. Mr. Brown is counsel for the Automobile Service Association of Rhode Island and his clients number many of the more important people of the city. He is possessed of an agreeable and likable personality and enjoys the high esteem of an extensive group of friends … Read more

When a citizen disposes of a profitable business in order to serve his State in office that is of more importance to the community than to the individual, he may be lauded for his public spirit without danger of diametric opinion. Such was the case of Gilbert R. Parker, late of Providence, who lived in this city all his life and did much for the public welfare in a busy career. Although of a retiring disposition, he made a host of friends by his genial manner and his convincing attitude on public questions. His character was above suspicion, his interest … Read more

Member of a family whose name has been connected through three generations with one of Providence s most important manufacturing enterprises, Julius Palmer was executive head of the firm of Palmer and Capron, manufacturers of jewelry, for many years. His guidance contributed decisively to the continued growth and success of the company, and he himself was widely known as a prominent man of affairs. Mr. Palmer was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 20, i 854 > son John Simmons and Frances M. (Prentice) Palmer. He was a direct descendant of two of New England’s finest families, tracing his … Read more

St. Joseph’s Church of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is fortunate in having for its pastor Rev. John F. Barry, who has been in charge since 1919. St. Joseph’s parish is one of the many which have, from time to time, been set off from St. Mary’s of Pawtucket. From 1844 to 1846 Pawtucket was part of the mission of Father Fitton, who then had for his parish all of the State of Rhode Island except the city of Providence, but was helped out by the priests of the Cathedral. A small church had been put up in Pawtucket in 1829 and … Read more

For many years prominent in the medical profession in Providence, Rhode Island, where he was noted for his achievements both in his private practice and his public work, Dr. Edward F. Walker was one of the leading physicians and surgeons of his city and State. His life was a long one, having extended over man’s allotted three-score years and ten, and his career was useful in the highest degree. Not only was he active in hospital affairs, but he was one of the foremost figures in building up this branch of the medical profession’s activities in Rhode Island. An individual … Read more

It was in the jewelry trade that Henry A. Kirby performed his life’s work, accomplishing a great deal for the betterment of his industry and taking a lively interest at all times in the affairs of Providence. A man of kindly and generous spirit, eager to help others and to do what he could for the advancement of conditions among his fellowmen, he came to be esteemed and loved in his city and State, where he acquired a host of friends. His passing took from this region of New England one of its outstanding citizens, a man who contributed much … Read more

The years from 1830 to 1902, in which Charles H. Perkins lived, were years of mechanical improvement and advancement; and in the growth of industry Mr. Perkins himself took an extensive part. The manufacture of horse shoes and sheet iron constituted a part of his work, but only a part; for his activities extended into many and varied fields. It perhaps does not seem possible to the casual observer that a horse shoe should be sufficiently complicated to permit of the invention of thirty mechanical devices pertaining to it; but such was the number of inventions designed by Mr. Perkins … Read more