Collection: Rhode Island: Three Centuries of Democracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graduating from Harvard University at the moment the United States became forced to take part in the World War, James Ira Shepard, of Providence, instantly abandoned his intention to engage in the practice of law and became an officer student at the Plattsburg Training Camp. He has now for a decade practiced before the bar of this State, during which period he has achieved a high reputation, having membership in one of the leading legal firms in New England. In addition to his official activities he has taken a sincere interest in public affairs, but never seeking office, satisfied to … Read more