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Title: History of Illinois Republicanism, embracing a history of the Republican party in the state to the present time ... with biographies of its founders and supporters ... also a chronological statement of important political events since 1774
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Raum, Green B. (Green Berry), 1829-1909
Subjects: Republican Party (U.S.)
Publisher: Chicago, Rollins Pub. Co.
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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, including that grand demon-stration preceding the election of President McKinley in 1896. General Stock-ton was Chief of Staff to General Sheridan on the occasion of the reception ofGeneral Grant from his tour around the world. He was also Chief of Staffto General Forsyth during the procession on the occasion of President Garfieldsfuneral. He was on the staff of General Miles at the unveiling of the GrantMonument, and also during the civic parade at the opening of the Worlds Fairin October, 1892, and he was also Chief Marshal in the Peace Jubilee paradein the fall of 1898. General Stockton is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and ofthe Loyal Legion; also a member of the Union League Club and other similarorganizations- He is a highly respected citizen, a man of great integrity andfine social qualities and a general favorite with the people. He has had a suc-cessful career in business, as attested by his long continuance at the head of animportant transportation company. 616
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617 JOHN SANBORN STEVENS. This gentleman, who is one of the prominent citizens of Illinois, is wellknown in his section of the State, where he has attained prominence as a lawyerand a Republican. He was born in Bath, Xew Hampshire, September 16, 1838,and is at the present time a resident of Peoria. Mr. Stevens received the usual common school education, supplementedbv several terms at the higher schools where his father resided, and after havingprepared himself for a collegiate career, he applied for admission to DartmouthCollege, passed the examinations successfully and entered upon a full classicalcourse. He encountered many discouragements in securing his education, butbeing blessed with a strong mind and a retentive memory he succeeded in stand-ing among the leaders of his class, and in 1862 graduated with honors. Suc-ceeding his graduation he secured a certificate, and taught school for two yearsto secure money to fit himself for a professional career. Even before he enteredcolle

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