Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 142
... Slifer became the first citizen of Lewisburg , fore- most in all efforts for the moral or business advancement of the town , and enjoying the confidence and respect of his neigh- bors of every class and every political belief . He was ...
... Slifer became the first citizen of Lewisburg , fore- most in all efforts for the moral or business advancement of the town , and enjoying the confidence and respect of his neigh- bors of every class and every political belief . He was ...
Page 143
... Slifer . He was known to many present as a young man of more than ordinary intelligence ; but his extreme modesty had prevented him from ever venturing upon a public speech , or even indulg- ing in private disputation . His personal ...
... Slifer . He was known to many present as a young man of more than ordinary intelligence ; but his extreme modesty had prevented him from ever venturing upon a public speech , or even indulg- ing in private disputation . His personal ...
Page 144
... Slifer was so cordially supported by the Whigs that he was elected by a decided majority , receiving the largest vote of any candidate on his ticket , State or local . So over- whelming a defeat of the giant of the Democracy by a strip ...
... Slifer was so cordially supported by the Whigs that he was elected by a decided majority , receiving the largest vote of any candidate on his ticket , State or local . So over- whelming a defeat of the giant of the Democracy by a strip ...
Page 145
... Slifer were astounded to find the votes of Mifflin and Juniata counties cast for Eli Slifer , nominating him by a vote of six to three . Slifer peremptorily declined , on the ground that he could not accept a nomination made against the ...
... Slifer were astounded to find the votes of Mifflin and Juniata counties cast for Eli Slifer , nominating him by a vote of six to three . Slifer peremptorily declined , on the ground that he could not accept a nomination made against the ...
Page 146
... Slifer was recalled to the Treasury , and elected for a third term in 1860. His manage- ment of the finances of the State stands as a model of purity and fidelity . In 1860 , Governor Curtin was chosen Governor ; and , in view of the ...
... Slifer was recalled to the Treasury , and elected for a third term in 1860. His manage- ment of the finances of the State stands as a model of purity and fidelity . In 1860 , Governor Curtin was chosen Governor ; and , in view of the ...
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