Biography of Anthony V. Pettine

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For upward of twenty years Anthony V. Pettine, of Providence, has maintained a progressively prominent position in the legal ranks of the city and is known and esteemed as one of the leading members of his profession in Rhode Island. Mr. Pettine is known for the sincerity and care with which he conducts his activities. He has at no time sought public acclaim, nor any political office, yet at times when there has been need of his services in matters beyond his private practice he has come valiantly to the front and acquitted himself with credit to his citizenship. He … Read more

Biography of Rev. W. O. Demers

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From September, 1926, to the present writing (1930) Rev. W. O. Demers has been the able pastor of St. Patrick’s Church of Harrisville, Rhode Island. The history of St. Patrick’s parish goes back to the early 1850’s, when the few Catholics living in Pascoag and Harrisville attended the nearest church, which was in Woonsocket, or waited for the occasional visits of missionary priests from Providence. In the development of country towns which occurred during the first decade of the nineteenth century, 1850-60, Pascoag, which meant the entire surrounding district, was one of the first places to receive a pastor. On … Read more

Biography of Rev. L. A. Malecki

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From 1917 to the present writing, Rev. L. A. Malecki has been serving as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church of Central Falls, Rhode Island. St. Joseph’s parish was established in 1906 for the Polish Catholics of Central Falls and vicinity. The first pastor, Rev. Francis Keuger, organized the parish and for eleven years gave his time and energy to the task of building up the interests of church and parish. By 1915 the time seemed ripe for the erection of the present fine new church, which was completed in 1916. The following year the present pastor, Rev. L. A. Malecki, … Read more

Biography of Rev. James A. Craig

James A Craig

The Church of St. Sebastian’s, of Providence, Rhode Island, was founded by its present pastor, Rev. James A. Craig, and its history is the story of Father Craig’s labors in its behalf and of the interest and encouragement of the Right Rev. William A. Hickey, D. D., Bishop of Providence. St. Sebastian’s parish was formed from portions of St. Joseph’s and Holy Name parishes, set off by the late Bishop Harkins in 1915. with Rev. James A. Craig as pastor. Having received his appointment, Father Craig said the first Mass for his people in St. Joseph’s school hall, March 14, … Read more

Biography of Clifford A. Kingsley

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Member of the law firm of Clason, Brereton and Kingsley, Clifford A. Kingsley is a well-known attorney of Providence and an important figure in the business life of the State. He has risen to prominence through his connection with several firms, and has come to specialize in insurance and corporation law, together with probate work. Mr. Kingsley is also a director of several important commercial organizations and to all of these his services have proved of great value. Clifford Albro Kingsley was born at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on May 21, 1889, a son of John H. and Angeline E. … Read more

Biography of Leroy Gilbert Staples

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In the educational circles of Rhode Island, Leroy Gilbert Staples is well and favorably known. As superintendent of schools of the town of Warren, he has filled that position for over twenty years, during which period he has been a large factor not only in administration of the system generally but also in modernizing many of the school plants and in heightening of the morale and efficiency of the teaching personnel. Mr. Staples enjoys high standing in the major educational bodies. Born in North Berwick, Maine, November 25, 1878, Leroy Gilbert Staples is the son of Gilbert B. and Abbie … Read more

Biography of George Francis O’Shaunessy

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Distinguished alike in the practice of law and in the sphere of public service, George Francis O’Shaunessy in his long career has won important success and wide reputation. Both Rhode Island and New York have benefited by his services in public office. His several terms in the United States Congress were of great value to the Nation. Mr. O’Shaunessy was born in Galway, Ireland, on May 1, 1868, a son of Stephen and Margaret (Flynn) O’Shaunessy. When he was only four years old he came to the United States with his parents, settling in New York City. From 1875 to … Read more

Biography of Mortimer Aloysius Sullivan

Mortimer Aloysius Sullivan

Serving his fifth term as the mayor of Newport, Hon. Mortimer Aloysius Sullivan, former judge of the Probate Court, is known as a leader of the State bar, and in the practice of his profession has attained distinction. That he has a large and constant partisan and non-partisan following is attested by the fact of his elections to public office on repeated occasions. His contributions to the best traditions of the bar, the courts and the fields of service, in which he is and has been engaged, are well known to the public in Newport and throughout the Commonwealth. Timothy … Read more

Biography of Edward C. Bixby

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Providence long has been known for its progressive financiers and brokers, who make possible the expansion of industry creating new vitality in this field for all New England. Mr. Bixby, native of Providence, who has engaged as broker of securities and investments for a score of years, is one of the city’s outstanding men in financial affairs. His operations have proven a great constructive factor in the commercial and industrial progress of Rhode Island. His record is of interest. Born June 30, i860, Mr. Bixby is a son of Bernadotte and Susan Jackson (Moses) Bixby. His father, native of Hopkinton, … Read more

Biography of Edward Strong Clark

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The services rendered by the late Edward Strong Clark to the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, of Providence, in various capacities, and latterly as senior vice-president, were invaluable. Having had supervision of the real estate and mortgage loans of the institution, his well known practical knowledge of business, both as to financial administration and investments were conducive to the further success and prestige of the company. In philanthropies and charities he gave much of his best thought for their development and usefulness. An outstanding feature of his exemplary life was his devotion to the cause of religion, and for many … Read more