Warren R. Fales, youngest son of John Richmond Fales, was born at Central Falls, R.I., October 28, 1862, and there attended the public schools. From high school he passed to Friends School in Providence, then to Deane Academy at Franklin, Mass. The years, seventeen to twenty-one, he spent in the foundry of the Fales, Jenks Machine Company, learning the moulder's trade, valuable discipline for a young man, with weighty responsibilities awaiting. He is financially interested in the manufacture of cotton and woolen machinery and also in the manufacture of textiles, and since January 6, 1917, has been president-treasurer of the Sam-O-Set Laundry Company, offices at No. 802-03 Union Trust Company building, Providence, R.I.
For eight years Mr. Fales resided in New York City, but later purchased the fine old Whitcomb homestead in East Provdience, and there was the gentleman farmer and poultry fancier. He has traveled widely in all countries, and twice circumnavigated the globe. As an art lover of discrimination and tact, he has collected some of the best work of old and modern masters, and his library has ever been to him a source of rare pleasure. Perhaps no finer library can be found in a private home, and to its gathering he has devoted a fortune and a great deal of time.
Since his reelection as director of the American Brass Band, Incorporated, in 1909, he has had a new interest in life, and his nine years' leadership has gone far to restore the prestige of that organization, the oldest and one of the more famous bands in the United States, dating its history from 1837. The years since 1910 have greatly increased the appreciation in which he is held by music lovers, and he has done a great deal in an artistic way, and materially the band has wonderfully prospered through his connection. The band library was presented to him and to it he has added several thousand dollars' worth of music and accessories. The base drum used is the most notable in the United States, and although many manufacturers have attempted to duplicate it, they have always met with failure. This drum, with other noted instruments and the library, will eventually be placed in the Antiquarian Library. A large part of Mr. Fales' time is spent in this unselfish work of recreating a wonderful musical organization, his only motive being his regard for the organization and love of music. The only reward he can receive will be artistic success, and that he both craves and receives. A history of the American Brass Band will follow.
Mr. Fales is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to Union Lodge, No. 10, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Pawtucket; Royal Arch Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Pawtucket; Holy Sepulcher Commandery, Knights Templar, of Pawtucket; and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Providence. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 14, of Providence, of which he is past exalted ruler, and What Cheer Lodge, of Harbor Pilots, of Providence. His clubs are the Rhode Island, New York Yacht, and Lambs of New York City, and he is an associate member of Prescott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Providence, and Providence Veteran Fireman Association.
He married (first) Carrie B. Hopkins, daughter of Harley and Sarah B. Hopkins, of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were the parents of Harrie Lee, an expert accountant of Providence, and Leroy Atherton, enlisted in the United States Navy, August, 1917, and is now an ensign in regular naval service. Mr. Fales married (second) Minnie L. Wheldon, of East Providence. Mrs. Fales passed away June 9, 1914. (from the History of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920)
For eight years Mr. Fales resided in New York City, but later purchased the fine old Whitcomb homestead in East Provdience, and there was the gentleman farmer and poultry fancier. He has traveled widely in all countries, and twice circumnavigated the globe. As an art lover of discrimination and tact, he has collected some of the best work of old and modern masters, and his library has ever been to him a source of rare pleasure. Perhaps no finer library can be found in a private home, and to its gathering he has devoted a fortune and a great deal of time.
Since his reelection as director of the American Brass Band, Incorporated, in 1909, he has had a new interest in life, and his nine years' leadership has gone far to restore the prestige of that organization, the oldest and one of the more famous bands in the United States, dating its history from 1837. The years since 1910 have greatly increased the appreciation in which he is held by music lovers, and he has done a great deal in an artistic way, and materially the band has wonderfully prospered through his connection. The band library was presented to him and to it he has added several thousand dollars' worth of music and accessories. The base drum used is the most notable in the United States, and although many manufacturers have attempted to duplicate it, they have always met with failure. This drum, with other noted instruments and the library, will eventually be placed in the Antiquarian Library. A large part of Mr. Fales' time is spent in this unselfish work of recreating a wonderful musical organization, his only motive being his regard for the organization and love of music. The only reward he can receive will be artistic success, and that he both craves and receives. A history of the American Brass Band will follow.
Mr. Fales is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to Union Lodge, No. 10, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Pawtucket; Royal Arch Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Pawtucket; Holy Sepulcher Commandery, Knights Templar, of Pawtucket; and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Providence. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 14, of Providence, of which he is past exalted ruler, and What Cheer Lodge, of Harbor Pilots, of Providence. His clubs are the Rhode Island, New York Yacht, and Lambs of New York City, and he is an associate member of Prescott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Providence, and Providence Veteran Fireman Association.
He married (first) Carrie B. Hopkins, daughter of Harley and Sarah B. Hopkins, of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were the parents of Harrie Lee, an expert accountant of Providence, and Leroy Atherton, enlisted in the United States Navy, August, 1917, and is now an ensign in regular naval service. Mr. Fales married (second) Minnie L. Wheldon, of East Providence. Mrs. Fales passed away June 9, 1914. (from the History of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920)
Warren R. Fales, youngest son of John Richmond Fales, was born at Central Falls, R.I., October 28, 1862, and there attended the public schools. From high school he passed to Friends School in Providence, then to Deane Academy at Franklin, Mass. The years, seventeen to twenty-one, he spent in the foundry of the Fales, Jenks Machine Company, learning the moulder's trade, valuable discipline for a young man, with weighty responsibilities awaiting. He is financially interested in the manufacture of cotton and woolen machinery and also in the manufacture of textiles, and since January 6, 1917, has been president-treasurer of the Sam-O-Set Laundry Company, offices at No. 802-03 Union Trust Company building, Providence, R.I.
For eight years Mr. Fales resided in New York City, but later purchased the fine old Whitcomb homestead in East Provdience, and there was the gentleman farmer and poultry fancier. He has traveled widely in all countries, and twice circumnavigated the globe. As an art lover of discrimination and tact, he has collected some of the best work of old and modern masters, and his library has ever been to him a source of rare pleasure. Perhaps no finer library can be found in a private home, and to its gathering he has devoted a fortune and a great deal of time.
Since his reelection as director of the American Brass Band, Incorporated, in 1909, he has had a new interest in life, and his nine years' leadership has gone far to restore the prestige of that organization, the oldest and one of the more famous bands in the United States, dating its history from 1837. The years since 1910 have greatly increased the appreciation in which he is held by music lovers, and he has done a great deal in an artistic way, and materially the band has wonderfully prospered through his connection. The band library was presented to him and to it he has added several thousand dollars' worth of music and accessories. The base drum used is the most notable in the United States, and although many manufacturers have attempted to duplicate it, they have always met with failure. This drum, with other noted instruments and the library, will eventually be placed in the Antiquarian Library. A large part of Mr. Fales' time is spent in this unselfish work of recreating a wonderful musical organization, his only motive being his regard for the organization and love of music. The only reward he can receive will be artistic success, and that he both craves and receives. A history of the American Brass Band will follow.
Mr. Fales is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to Union Lodge, No. 10, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Pawtucket; Royal Arch Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Pawtucket; Holy Sepulcher Commandery, Knights Templar, of Pawtucket; and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Providence. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 14, of Providence, of which he is past exalted ruler, and What Cheer Lodge, of Harbor Pilots, of Providence. His clubs are the Rhode Island, New York Yacht, and Lambs of New York City, and he is an associate member of Prescott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Providence, and Providence Veteran Fireman Association.
He married (first) Carrie B. Hopkins, daughter of Harley and Sarah B. Hopkins, of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were the parents of Harrie Lee, an expert accountant of Providence, and Leroy Atherton, enlisted in the United States Navy, August, 1917, and is now an ensign in regular naval service. Mr. Fales married (second) Minnie L. Wheldon, of East Providence. Mrs. Fales passed away June 9, 1914. (from the History of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920)
For eight years Mr. Fales resided in New York City, but later purchased the fine old Whitcomb homestead in East Provdience, and there was the gentleman farmer and poultry fancier. He has traveled widely in all countries, and twice circumnavigated the globe. As an art lover of discrimination and tact, he has collected some of the best work of old and modern masters, and his library has ever been to him a source of rare pleasure. Perhaps no finer library can be found in a private home, and to its gathering he has devoted a fortune and a great deal of time.
Since his reelection as director of the American Brass Band, Incorporated, in 1909, he has had a new interest in life, and his nine years' leadership has gone far to restore the prestige of that organization, the oldest and one of the more famous bands in the United States, dating its history from 1837. The years since 1910 have greatly increased the appreciation in which he is held by music lovers, and he has done a great deal in an artistic way, and materially the band has wonderfully prospered through his connection. The band library was presented to him and to it he has added several thousand dollars' worth of music and accessories. The base drum used is the most notable in the United States, and although many manufacturers have attempted to duplicate it, they have always met with failure. This drum, with other noted instruments and the library, will eventually be placed in the Antiquarian Library. A large part of Mr. Fales' time is spent in this unselfish work of recreating a wonderful musical organization, his only motive being his regard for the organization and love of music. The only reward he can receive will be artistic success, and that he both craves and receives. A history of the American Brass Band will follow.
Mr. Fales is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to Union Lodge, No. 10, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Pawtucket; Royal Arch Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Pawtucket; Holy Sepulcher Commandery, Knights Templar, of Pawtucket; and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Providence. He is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 14, of Providence, of which he is past exalted ruler, and What Cheer Lodge, of Harbor Pilots, of Providence. His clubs are the Rhode Island, New York Yacht, and Lambs of New York City, and he is an associate member of Prescott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Providence, and Providence Veteran Fireman Association.
He married (first) Carrie B. Hopkins, daughter of Harley and Sarah B. Hopkins, of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Fales were the parents of Harrie Lee, an expert accountant of Providence, and Leroy Atherton, enlisted in the United States Navy, August, 1917, and is now an ensign in regular naval service. Mr. Fales married (second) Minnie L. Wheldon, of East Providence. Mrs. Fales passed away June 9, 1914. (from the History of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920)
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