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ated in medicine at Jefferson Medical College in 1874, and
since that time has engaged in the practice of his profession
and in caring for large interests in real estate. Though taking
an active interest in politics he has never before held a politi-
cal office, and conies to the Legislature of 1902 entirely
unpledged except to the interest of his constituents and gen-
eral advancement of those Democratic principles which he
thinks essential to republican government.

E. FII.LMORE MERRILL, Democrat.

Mr. E. Fillmore Merrill was born in Worcester County in
1856, and educated in the public schools. He has served ten
years as trustee of the Pocomoke City High School, also as
trustee of the County Alms House. Mr. Merrill's father was
a member of the House of Delegates in 1876, and also Judge
of the Orphans' Court of the county.