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 21) pp. IX - X. "F. W. BLAKE - Deposited Boston card with No. 33 October, 1906; withdrew card March, 1907; worked on Tribune as machinist. FRANCIS BLIVEN - Printer; died in Providence, April 3, 1816, aged 22 years. - Patriot. CHARLES H. BLOUNT - Born Lisbon, N. Y., in 1865; learned printing in Ogdensburg, N. Y., beginning in 1881; admitted to Providence Union by card October, 1888; at present on the Boston Globe. HENRY H. BOARDMAN - Born Norwich, Vt., April 14, 1827; learned printing in Windsor, Vt., beginning Jan. 26, 1842; worked on the Boston Journal 37 years, from 1848 to 1885; on the Providence Evening Bulletin from 1886 to 1890; was one time publisher of the Newton (Mass.) Graphic; always interested in chess and checkers; represented Boston in the National Convention of 1851; initiated into Providence Union Aug. 28, 1887; resided in Jewett City, Conn., in 1904. GEORGE A. BOLTON - Born Southbridge, Mass., in 1853; learned printing in that town, beginning in 1870; worked in Providence since 1902; at present with the R. I. Printing Co. GEORGE E. BOOMER - Came to Providence from Madison, Me., where he had learned printing; initiated into Providence Union at the first meeting when it was reorganized, April 8, 1883; worked on Journal and Telegram; editor of Justice from April 7, 1894, to Nov. 30, 1895; went to Pacific Coast States. STEPHEN BOOTH - Born England, Nov. 30, 1840; learned printing in Woonsocket, R.I., 1857-61; worked in Providence from November, 1864, to March, 1872; joined No. 33 March 11, 1865; was its President in 1866, treasurer in 1869, and secretary in 1871. The contest for the latter position was the 'most hotly contested' the Union had ever witnessed. The opposing candidate was Henry A. Barnes (Brown), then secretary and also foreman of the Press. Before his term expired Mr. Booth removed to Boston, to work on the Globe, where he has been ever since, with the exception of the year 1883, spent in the West. He was President of the Boston Union in 1882." continued in part 22.