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 171) p. LXXVIII. "WILLIAM E. SHIELDS - Born Covington, Ky., April 30, 1861; learned printing in Wapakoneta, O., beginning in 1876; worked in Providence in 1885 on the Telegram and Star; delegate to I. T. U. from Washington Union, No. 101, to Boston in 1892, and afterward President of that Union for two years; now located in Denver. GEORGE M. SHIPP - Born May 12, 1850, at Hillsboro, O.; learned printing on the Gazette in that town, beginning in 1867; admitted to Providence Union by card at the May meeting, 1887, and has visited this city at various other times; Mr. Shipp is an extensive traveller, having been in every city and town of any importance this side of the Rocky Mountains; in New York city in 1907. WILLARD F. SHOLES - Died Providence July 12, 1907, aged 45 years; learned printing in office of Charles L. Stewart, Franklin, Mass.; initiated into Providence Union Oct. 25, 1903; employed in this city until his death; participated in the effort for the eight-hour day in 1906. JOHN S. SIBLEY - Born Sutton, Mass., Sept. 8, 1823; died Pawtucket, R. I., Sept 13, 1883; learned printing in the office of the Woonsocket Patriot, beginning about 1845; in 1850 worked at Journal job office in this city and later was a member of the firm. With Ansel D. Nickerson he published the Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle after Jan. 1, 1870. ORVILLE SIBLEY - Died Providence July 30, 1875, aged 31 years. He was initiated into Providence Union Dec. 12, 1868. JENNIE B. SILVER (Miss) - Initiated into Providence Union March 27, 1892; married and took withdrawal card; afterward sent for working card from Canada. WILLIAM SIMMONDS (b) - Born in Newark, N. J., June 15, 1855; learned printing in that city; came to Providence in 1897; obligated in Providence Union March 31, 1901; now foreman of News-Democrat. BROWN SIMMONS - Died July 14, 1844, in the 37th year of his age. In 1829, in partnership with John W. D. Hall, he published the Literary Subaltern and continued his connection with that paper until Nov. 30, 1832, when it was sold to S. S. Southworth. JOHN SIMMONS - Died Providence June 20, 1885, aged 76 years; from 1851 to 1853 he worked on the Journal." continued in part 172.