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E. E. Goslin: the bridge and road that passed over for determination, and when left to their
Marshyhope Creek around the turn own devices can always be absolutely
Federalsburg of the century. At this time, Goslin relied upon to do the right thing at
Hometown Hero was serving a term in the Maryland the right time.” Apparently not much

State Senate after winning two separate has changed in Caroline over the past
by Chad Dean elections to the House of Delegates. 100-plus years.
As a member of the newly organized
Federalsburg community pillar Edward State Roads Commission, the local The editor of the Baltimore Sun,
Everett Goslin, died unexpectedly Senator convinced the state to take in reflecting on Goslin upon his
of Bright’s Disease, the same kidney over maintenance of the road and sudden death in 1914, was equally
condition that prematurely took the bridge in 1911. This saved the town of complimentary: “In Senator Goslin, of

life of 21st President Chester Arthur, Federalsburg a substantial amount of Caroline County, the Roads Commission
on March 20, 1914. He is undoubtedly money on upkeep over the long run. and the State have lost a type of man
worthy of the flattering portrait that who was better than brilliant - the man
hangs in the museum of the Federalsburg who has the faculty of making himself
Historical Society, where a substantial useful every day in the year, who helps,
amount of Goslin family history is in a quiet way to do the work of the
documented in its research room. world. Senator Goslin took the trouble
to make himself master of whatever he
When considering where to start with was called on to do, took pride in doing
this tribute, the most sensible option was well the things that fell to his lot. He gave
to begin with the man’s father. It would to the public service the best that was in
seem that the subject learned his sense him, not grudgingly or reluctantly, but
of commitment to the local community with all his heart. He had the spirit that
from Edward R. Goslin (1820-1905). Th e the public welcomes and crowns with
elder gentleman was a leading merchant commendation whenever it is exhibited
in the Federalsburg area for many years by its servants.”
and was a proponent in organizing the

county public schools system. Edward That Edward Everett Goslin was held in
the younger would follow this example such high regard by a Baltimore paper
by helping to secure funds for the speaks volumes about his reputation
Federalsburg High School that opened Edward Everett Goslin and efficacy throughout the state. He
in 1915 while also donating some of his is buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in
own money to assist with startup costs. Federalsburg.

Edward E. Goslin was distinctly
shrewd when it came to fi nances. Not Perfect Touch
only was he the president of the First
National Bank in Federalsburg, he also Hair Design
prospered in a number of mercantile
pursuits: a prominent lumber dealer and
founder of some of the earliest canning 1143 Shore Hwy. Denton
factories in town, Goslin additionally 410-479-2833
owned approximately 300 acres of south Ann Draper & Lisa Young (Murray), Stylists
county hinterlands over the course of his Tombstone of Edward Everett Goslin
business career. Over 30 years
Goslin always spoke proudly about the combined experience
Such an active shipper and investor people of Caroline County. Here is one
certainly also understood logistics. quote of his from the evening edition
Goslin advocated lining the local dirt of the Baltimore Sun: “There is as high

thoroughfares with oyster shells, starting a type of citizenship, actuated by as
with Liberty Road (Maryland Route high a degree of civic righteousness, Happy
315) before expanding the scope of the in my county as can be found in this St. Patrick’s Day
project elsewhere; this of course made State. Our people are not much giving to
streets much more dependably passable proclaiming themselves from housetops Appointments Appreciated
throughout the year. or exploiting themselves in newspapers, Walk-Ins Welcome
but are alert and observant and keep in
With that said, his biggest coup as far Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
touch with such current issues as arise
as travel was concerned pertained to Wed., Closed; Saturday 9-noon
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