. 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. rgely through his efforts, the company has built up a very large and successfulbusiness, which has not only proved profitable to the owners, but has been alasting benefit to the farmers of the vicinity. In 1888 he assisted in organizingthe Paxton Canning Company, of which he became president, holding that posi-tion for five years. He is an extensive real
. 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. rgely through his efforts, the company has built up a very large and successfulbusiness, which has not only proved profitable to the owners, but has been alasting benefit to the farmers of the vicinity. In 1888 he assisted in organizingthe Paxton Canning Company, of which he became president, holding that posi-tion for five years. He is an extensive real estate owner, owning several farmsand much valuable city property. He is the leading stockholder and is thepresident of the company owning the Middlecoff Hotel, which was built for$36,000 and is named in his honor. It is one of the best hotel buildings in theState, outside of Chicago. He is president of the Board of Trustees of the RiceCollegiate Institution, president of the Business Mens Association of Paxton,and president of the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Middlecoffs first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln in i860. He hasserved several terms as supervisor of Patton township, and during the last two 542.
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