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GROSVENOR HANSON, Democrat.

Mr. Hanson lives in the First District, near Elkridge,
where he cultivates a large truck farm, and on ground
where his ancestors, for many years, lived. In 1887 he
was elected to the House of Delegates. Consequently, he
has had experience in the House. He was School Com-
missioner of Howard county when elected again to the
House of Delegates in 1897. He makes a capable member
of that body.

KENT COUNTY— Two Members.

AZARIAH M. KENDALL, Republican.
Mr. Kendall was born at Rock Hall, March 4, 1854. He
is a son of the late Rev. James Kendall. In 1861 the
family removed from Rock Hill to Fairlee, where they have
since resided. Mr. Kendall had the advantage of excellent
public schools during his early life, afterward completing
his education at the St. Paul's High School. He also took
a comprehensive course in practical mechanics and became
a contractor and builder, in which business he is still largely
engaged. He has interested himself largely in educational
matters and is a trustee of the Fairlee School. He is a
member of Fairlee Conclave, Improved Order of Hepta-
sophs, and is a member of the Junior Order United Amer-
ican Mechanics.

C. PRESTON NORRIS, Republican.

Mr. Norris is a successful farmer. His education was
acquired at the public schools at his home, near Lynche's.
He is of old Quaker stock, and is one of the representative
young farmers of the county. He is about 30 years of
age, and was a Republican long before his majority.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY— Three Members.

JAMES E. DEETS, Democrat.

Dr. Deets is a resident of Clarksburg, where he has been
practicing his profession since 1890, when he came to this
county from Jarrettsvilie, Harford county. He was born at
that place on December 13, 1856, and is a son of Samuel