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 124) p. LV. "EATON W. MAXCY - Died Providence Aug. 13, 1861, in his 62d year; learned the printing trade in the Patriot office with Jones & Wheeler; Oct. 16, 1823, in partnership with Barnum Field, he published the Independent Inquirer. In 1826 Mr. Maxcy published the Literary Museum at 10 North Main street. In 1830 he conducted a circulating library; 1832 to 1836 a jewelry store; 1838 agent Providence Screw Co. WILLIAM B. MAXFIELD - Died March 13, 1879, aged 54 years. His name first appears in the Directory as a printer in 1844; initiated into Providence Union August, 1858. JOHN S. MAXWELL - Born St. John, N. B., in August, 1855; learned printing trade in that city; was admitted to Providence Union by card Feb. 22, 1885; worked on the Star in this city and in the principal cities of New England; was killed in a railroad accident in northern New York in 1896. JOSEPH N. B. MEEGAN - Died Providence Nov. 9, 1895, in his 40th year; learned printing at A. Crawford Greene's and on the Evening Press; initiated into Providence Union April 8, 1883; I. T. U. delegate to Buffalo convention in 1887; was assistant foreman on the Evening Telegram. He was active in city politics and was a clerk of the Tenth Ward for 13 years; brother of William J. Meegan. WILLIAM J. MEEGAN - Born North Providence June 1, 1864; learned trade in office of Morning Star, beginning September, 1881; worked in Providence on Star, Press, Item, Republican, Dispatch, Telegram, The People, Record, News, Journal and Bulletin; in Boston on Globe and Post; on Somerville Journal and Pawtuxet Valley Gleaner; at present employed as foreman of Providence Morning Tribune; became member of Providence Union Nov. 26, 1884, and officiated as President 1896-'97-'98; elected delegate to I. T. U. 1896 (Colorado Springs) and 1904 (St. Louis); elected chairman Journal chapel April, 1903-'04, being the first to fill that office after a vacancy of about 30 years; was appointed Deputy Sheriff June, 1887, and was appointed during that year a member of the State police for the enforcement of Prohibitory laws. ANTOINE MEILLUERE - Born Dec. 18, 1848, at Sault-au-Recollet, Ile de Montreal; he learned printing in Montreal, beginning in 1863; deposited a card in Providence Union March 11, 1871; worked in this city on the Journal and other papers; I. T. U. delegate from Worcester Union to Buffalo convention in 1887. He died in New York city Dec. 3, 1906, and is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery." continued in part 125.