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Gary, Elbert H

lawyer, jurist, was born Oct. 8, 1846, near Wheaton, Ill. He attended the public schools and Wheaton college; and in 1867 graduated from the law department of the Chicago university.

He has been county judge for two terms; president of the town of Wheaton for three terms; and mayor of that city for three terms. He has also been president of the board of education; held the office of state's attorney and various other public offices of honor; and was the president of the Chicago Bar association. He is a successful lawyer and general counsel for several railroads and other corporations.

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