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tljarry tUgl'l1l' ~ill1l'ft EUGENE GILBERT was born in Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland, January 16th, 1871. Graduating from The Frederick Academy he entered the Sophomore Class of Western Maryland College in September, 1890, graduating therefrom in 1893. Among the honors heaped upon him in his collegiate course were President of Webster Society, Y. M. C. A. delegate to Northfield, Mass.; member of Foot Ball Team; Captain of Base Ball Team, and winner of first medal for best all-round athlete. In September, 1893, he entered the University of Maryland, receiving in two years the degrees of L. L. B. from the University, and of A. M. from his Alma Mater. In 1895 Mr. Gilbert began the practice of law in Baltimore, of which profes- sion he is still an active member. He is owner of the Baltimore Book Co., President of St. Paul Realty Co., and Manager of Navarre Realty Co. He is also an active member of the Lafayette Avenue Methodist Protestant Church, and of the Endowment Committee of Western Maryland College. A Prohibitionist in politics he has several times been nominated for important offices by that party. In business life Mr. Gilbert has always had marked and deserved. success and is a source of pride to his Alma Mater.