What was the process of Sai Baba's initial reception and who were the first people to look after him in Shirdi?

Upon his arrival in Shirdi, Sai Baba's initial reception was orchestrated by a few key individuals who were accustomed to caring for holy men. Chapter 0 states that after Mhalasapati greeted him in the Khandoba temple and gave him his name, he brought Baba into the village. Mhalasapati then introduced Baba to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. These three men had a practice of serving and looking after saints, Gosavis, Bairagis, and Fakirs who frequented the busy village. They provided hospitality according to their capacity. All three became total devotees of Baba, forming his earliest support system in Shirdi.