from "Printers and Printing in Providence, 1762 - 1907"
prepared by a committee of Providence Typographical Union #33 as a
souvenir of the 50th anniversary of its institution
printed in 1907
"The Journeymen" (part 114)
p. LI.
"WILLIAM D. LILLY - Born Hope, R. I., Nov. 28, 1867; learned printing
in the office of the Rumford Chemical Works, where he is now employed.
JOHN B. LINCOLN - Died Providence, R. I., Aug. 8, 1874, in his 55th
year. His name appears in the Providence Directory of 1847 as a
printer; in 1852 he started the Kent County Atlas, the first
newspaper printed in that county; he was a charter member of
Providence Union in 1857. In the Civil war he served as 1st sergeant
in Co. D, 2d R. I. Vols., from June 5, 1861, to Jan. 8, 1862.
WILLIAM P. LINN - Born Providence, May 1, 1887; learned trade of
machine tender with Snow & Farnham; joined effort for eight-our day
October, 1906; now located in Providence.
KARL LISKER - Born Medziboz, Pad., Russia, Oct. 26, 1884; learned
printing at J. C. Hall's, beginning in 1901; initiated into
Providence Union Sept. 24, 1905; participated in the effort for
eight-hour day in 1906.
FRANK LIVINGSTON - Born Worcester, Mass., Nov. 18, 1883; learned
printing at Franklin Press, beginning in 1898; initiated into
Providence Union June 30, 1901; participated in the effort for the
eight hour day in 1906.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON - Born Worcester May 19, 1881; learned trade at
Thompson & Thompson's, beginning in 1904; participated in the effort
for the eight-hour day.
WALTER I. LOCKE - Born Providence Feb. 7, 1875; learned printing in a
job office on Mathewson street, beginning in 1894; was head pressman
for the Albertype Co. when located at 80 East George street; admitted
to I. T. U. at Tucson, Ariz., in 1905."
continued in part 115.