Stiver, Samuel L
educator, clergyman, lecturer, author, was born Nov. 1, 1848, in Potter's Mills, Pa. In 1874 he graduated with first honors from the La Fayette college, after taking the junior prize in mathematics and senior prize in astronomy. In 1878 he graduated from Union Theological seminary of New York city; the same year he was licensed as a clergyman, and the following year was ordained in the High Street Presbyterian church. He has filled pastorates in various churches; and since 1881 has been proprietor and superintendent of the Bunker Hill Military academy, Illinois. He has been editor of various publications, and has contributed extensively to current literature; and is the author of several educational works. He is a brilliant lecturer and educator; and is prominent in the political affairs of Macoupin county, Ill.