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 182) p. LXXXIV. "BENJAMIN THOMPSON - Born St. Louis, Mo., in 1860; learned printing in that city, beginning in 1877; worked in Providence in 1888 - '89 at Reid's; located at Ritzville, Washington, in 1904. CLIFFORD THOMPSON - Born Charleston, S. C., Oct. 4, 1879; learned printing in that city; worked on Providence Evening Telegram in the fall of 1905; now located in Charleston; delegate to Hot Springs convention 1907 from Charleston Union, No. 43; also its financial secretary in 1907. J. S. THOMPSON - Represented Chicago Union in the national convention of 1858 and 1866, held in Chicago, and represented Providence Union by proxy. He conducted a job office in Chicago until his death. W. E. THOMPSON - Born Attleboro, Mass.; learned printing in the office of the Advocate, published in that town, beginning July 6, 1884; worked in Providence at J. A. & R. A. Reid's in 1886; was initiated into No. 33 May 27, 1888; now foreman of the Pawtucket Times. FRANK W. THURBER - Born Woonsocket, R. I.; learned printing in that city on the Reporter, beginning in 1875; initiated into Providence Union April 30, 1884; worked here in 1880 - '81. Mr. Thurber was the first President of Woonsocket Typographical Union, holding the office for two years. PHILIP F. TIERNEY - Born 1872; learned printing on Evening Telegram, beginning in 1891; applied for admission to Providence Union May 28, 1905; participated in the effort for the eight-hour day in 1906. JOHN TIGER - Died Fort Wayne, Ind.; he was admitted to Providence Union by card Oct. 12, 1874. HENRY TILDEN - Died Providence Dec. 31, 1883, in his 76th year. He was working at printing in this city in 1856; for a time he conducted a job printing office on Weybosset street and later on Westminster street, near Turk's Head." continued in part 183.