The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
lnHN 4. STEVENS. N. D.

In the list Of brilliant citizens OF
Clinton, no man stands higher on the
roll Of golden promise than Doctor John
4 Stevens. Cultivated in mind, genial
In disposition, and generous at heart,
his character at once enlists the admlra-
ton Of all who are brought into range
Of his acquaintance.
Doctor Stevens is a man of rare at
tainments. a man esteemed and admired
by all who know him.
He is a North Carolinian by birth and
first saw the light of day in Sampson
county, near Clinton, September 18th,
1859.
His youth was passed liz securing an
education at the local schools, until
reaching his fourteenth year, when he
entered Finley High School at Lenoir,
this State After an attendance at this
institution for two years, he entered
Binghams and remained there two
years He then entered famous old
Randolph Macon College of Virginia,
where he also remained two years.
Young and ambitious he resolved to
become a disciple ofEscapulius, and be-
gan the study of medicine at the early
age Of twenty, under the eminent physi-
elan and noble philanthropist, Doctor G.
Tate Murphy. Subsequently, he took
three years course at famous old JEFF
ferson Medical College, of Philadelphia,
from which he graduated in 1888.
Upon the organization of the Board of
Health of Sampson county he was elect
ed county superintendent of Health, and
successfully filled that position for
period of fifteen years, when he resign
ed. Doctor Stevens is man of fine ma
tive ability, coupled with high character,
refined manners, his zeal AMI industry for
his calling has destined him to occupy
a high place in his profession. He has
been very successful in his practice and
enjoys a large clientele among the best
people of Sampson county.
He is n man who thoroughly believes
in modern pogressiveness, and has al
ways been ready to devote both his time
and means to building up Clinton and
Sampson county Doctor Stevens is
very fond of military affairs and has
taken a very active part in the State
Militia.
He has filled the POSITIONS of First
Lieutenant of the Sampson Light In
fantry and Assistant Surgeon of the
Second Regiment of the North Carolina
State Guard. Subsequently he filled the
position of Major of the Second Regi-
ment, but afterwards resigned the posi-
ton owing to his increasing medical
practice.
Doctor Stevens is member in excel
lent standing of the State Medical So
ciety, and has been a member of that
organization since 1888.
In politics the Doctor is an ardent
Democrat and has never voted any 9th
er than n Democratic ticket He has
always devoted his time and means to
the success of his party, believing that
the principles of his party are right and
just and are the means of the future
salvation of the State and country.
In secret societies he is prominent in
Odd Fellowship, and takes a very active
part in the workings of that organiza-
ton He fills the position as Deputy
Grand Master of the /. O. o. Il. of the
State of North Carolina.
Let us say in concluding the sketch
of this prominent and eminent physician
that his success in life is due to his
untiring energy and determination to
succeed in spite of all obstacles.
He has by his kind and courteous
manners made legions of friends, only
limited by the number of his acquaint-