April 1 in American History 1883 to 1913 summary
A compact historical timeline notes key events from 1883 to 1913. It records the U S treasury building fire in Washington, the Cuban withdrawal of U S troops in 1900, and former President Taft beginning teaching duties at Yale in 1913. It also lists evening stars Venus, Saturn, Mars and morning stars Jupiter and Mercury, with April constellations visible by 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Waeshington
United States Credps
Cuba
W. A.taft
Yale University
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Ursa Major
Draco
Urea Minor
Cepheus
Lyra
Cygnus
Cetus
Eridanus
Local Names and Places List Fragment in Columbus Era
A fragmented OCR shows names and addresses from Columbus era: C B Burger, Rowe, Market St, Third St, Record St, Ramsburg, Noah E. Cramer, J Lee Simmons, Zimmerman, Miller, Kemp, Jus A Longe, G Dorsey & Co, Quynn & Co, Nat Bank, Neldig & Miller, Boy Scouts Sewing Society, UL B Choir, Seeber, Four Columbus Knott s, The Marvel ty Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Burger So
Das
C. Rowe
Market St
Third St
B. K. Ramsburg Swieds Essenly
Noah E. Cramer
McMurray
St. J. Lee Simmons
Zimmerman Archa Igete
Miller's
C. Thos. Kemp
A. Longe
G. Dorsey & Co
G. Quynn & Co
City Fathers Set to Probe Cause of Nine Small Fires
Frederick officials led by Mayor Fraley and the Board of Aldermen will inspect eastern Frederick to locate defective wiring after nine small fires traced to faulty electric wiring. Fire at Bowers Lumber Yard and a residence near East Patrick Street prompted heightened caution as curent shutoffs and extra supervision were ordered citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Fraley
Board of Aldermen
Fineman
East Patrick Street
Northern Central Railroad
Bowers
Father Charges Incest As Son Is Arrested In Lime Kiln
George Strawder files divorce suit naming his son John Thomas Strawder as co respondent. Johan Strawder jailed on incest charges after father’s warrants. Case notes alimony disputes and prior court orders in Lime Kiln. Counsel: A B Willard for Strawder. W W Maulshy for wife. Local news item ends with unrelated note on music and Yonkers Statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constante
der Go Hauver
Johan Thoias Strawder
George Strawder
John Thomas Strawder
Willard
Surander
I. Maulshy
Governor May Veto One Economy Bill
Frederick County Democrats claim the Governor will sign three bills including county audit pamphlets and a county treasurer salary measure while likely vetoing the three member county commission reduction bill. Colonel Baughman credits the Farmers Association for passing the bills and questions pamphlet audits versus full public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
E. Austin Baughman
Democratic County Central Committee
Frederick County
Baughtuun
Tthe Board of County Commissioners
Colonel Baughman
Farmers’ Association
Baughman
County Hearings On Tax Assessments Reported Quiet
At the Board of County Commissioners the tax assessment hearings for Haover’s and Woodsboro Districts are being heard with few appeals. President Holter and Commissioner Stevens sit at the office while Humm Monier and Annan travel to Annapolis for the LeGore bridge bill. Officials here have had no telephone contact with the Annapolis group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Haover’s
Woodsboro
Holter
Stevens
Messrs. Humm
Monier
Annan
Annapolis
LeGore Bridge
Bil
Annapuis
Mr. Lewis Buys Houck Farm Northeast of Frederick
The James Houck farm of 217 acres near Frederick city limits was sold today to R. Rush Lewis. The prior purchaser’s name was undisclosed when W. O. Jolliffe acted as Real Estate Agent. Sourren Durrow remains the tenant on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Houck
Frederick
City
R. Rush Lewis
W. O. Jolliffe
Sourren Durrow
Maryland Delegation Backs Toll Exemption Repeal Bill
Maryland representatives yesterday backed the Sims bill to repeal the exemption of Coastwise vessels from Panama Canal tolls. Congressmen Covington of the First District delivered a strong speech in support of President Wilson's policy. The measure now proceeds to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Covington
Wilson
Senate
Local Briefs Reflect Delayed Spring Dressings
A quirky collection of late spring notes notes how fashion and weather clash this year. The piece hints at delayed seasonal dressings as warmer days lag and local life adjusts to uneven signs of spring.
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Cate
Mild Smallpox Case Develops at Hospital
A single mild smallpox case at Frederick City Hospital prompted a strict quarantine. Dr. Kra J i McCord announced no visitors or new patients will be admitted, deliveries must be outside, and only hospital staff may enter. Dr. T. B. Johnson remains in charge and vaccination is advised for unvaccinated residents.
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Johnson
Uae
Frederick City Hospital
Lorettaville
City Health
Kra Ji McCord
T. B. Johnson
Lovettsville
Frederick
Court Transactions Seed Real Estate Deals Across County
Business in the Courts notes liens and transfers including James Houck to Ransom Rush Lewis real estate in county for 10 dollars and multiple similar deeds. Also lists inventories and court orders to sell personal property stocks and bonds of Greenbury R. Sappington and the Day estate proceedings with executors Titus Day and Latham Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Houck
Ransom Rush Lewis
Levin B. House
Wilbur M. Routzahn
Samuel C. Ramsburg
John D. Williams
Marshall O. Ramsburg
George W. Fogle
John W. Garver
Charles F. Geisinger
James K. Waters
Greenbury
R. Sappington
Titus G
Latimer W. Day
Rufus K Day
Funerals Held for J Lemuel Doub and George C Stone
The Middletown area mourns as J Lemuel Doub who died from injuries after a team scare is laid to rest at Middletown Lutheran Church with large attendance and floral tributes. George C Stone’s funeral at Mt Zion Lutheran Church drew many mourners with services led by Rev Hetizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lemuel Doub
Middletown
Messrs
Harmon Cobleniz
Wm. Bowlus
Charles Young
George Toms
Charles W. Ott
Luther Frook
C. T. K. Gladhill
Myersville
George C. Stone
Wweeclovk
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
S. A Hetizes
John S. Himes
Abram Castle
Samuel P. Barnes
Albert B. Castle
John S. Bean
Thankmar Walsh
Fresh Bay Herring Price Noted at Four Cents Dozen
A local item lists fresh Bay herring priced at four cents a dozen. The notice references a phone offer prompt and mentions Pan TV Miller Market at Saint Streets as the point of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pane TV
Miller’ Market
Saint Streets
Rev Ringer Returns From Conference To Frederick
Rev J J Ringer, after attending the Southern M church conference in Baltimore, returns to Frederick and will move to Washington next week to pastor Marvin church. He served Trinity M church two years and St Andrew's Baltimore previously. Rev Neel to take Trinity church by April 12 after four years at Colesville. Neel, about 28, married, from a family of preachers, educated at Washington and Lee and Vanderbilt.
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J.J. Ringer
Southern M
Baltimore
Frederick
Mr Ringer
Trinity Church
Marvin Church
11Th Street
Washington, D. C
St. Andrew's
Washington
Mr. Ringer
Trinity M. &. Church
South
FL P. Neal
Neel
Marshall, Va
P. Register Neel
Alderson
W. Va
Washington and Lee University
Vanderbilt University
M. T. Tabler
Neven
Prunskk
G. LD. T. Collins
Beltsville
Atr. Tabler
Brunswick
Chesapeake
U B Choir to Serve Supper in West Second Street Church
The U B Choir members will serve a supper in the social room of the church on West Second street this Saturday April 4 from 5 to 10 p m. Cakes homemade bread cream and a ran sale will be offered with proceeds to support church activities.
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U. B
West Second Street
Ladies Sewing Society Ofvangelical Reformed Church
Local notices and sales from town bulletin
Community announcements list a paper and book cleanup service with a phone call to remove items, a church social offering a 25 cent supper and a bake sale, plus a seed potato and grocery ads. Job ad seeks able bodied men to leave town, and tradesmen advertise horse shoing and auto repair services.
DELIGHTFULLY NEW WITH HELPFUL INNOVATIONS
MODEL describes new fabrics and trimmings for gowns and draperies with silk laces embroideries and velvets. It highlights crepes voiles silks satins and plaids in varied colors and patterns, advertising low prices and the store’s assistance to shoppers.
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Kayser
Independent Close Co bids for second floor hall rental
The Independent Close Co No 1 WIH invites bids for renting the second floor hall on West Church Street for one year from April 1 1914. The hall is well fitted with a new maple floor and decorations, arranged for dances, with light heat and janitor service. A piano is provided. Center city location adds desirability. Company may reject any bid. Bids due to Thos A Chapline chairman building committee by 5 pm April 3.
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Independent Close Co. No. 1
WIH
West Church Street
Thos. A. Chapline
Independent Hose CO. NO
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the Daily News
Mer
United States Weather Bureau
Bakery Bank
Tomarried van
RatHly
Commissioners
Mr. Lewis
Houck Farm
George W. Best
John C. Jamison
Ariana T. Trail Best
Adelaide H. Clary
Charles A. Wastler
Edward F
Annie O. Bartlett
Wiliam H. Green
Harry M. Grossnickle
Marktagi
John H. Miles
Ruth Johnson
Urbana
Orvilans
Court
Iavenils
Ringer
Colesville
Montgomery County
Mrs. Housek
Eeper
F. J. Serber
Postoffice
Maine
HAGAN
Schooler Bakery
South Market St
Beechr
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Moth
Williamson
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. OD. Baker
WM. U. Dak
Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Geo. Wat. Sura
Joan 5
RaMssun
G. Baku
C. M. Tatumas
D. B. Keravver
Joan
Morrer
Tuomas H. Hallen
Daniel Bakes
D. H. Contry
P. L. Hasarrt
Joan S. Newman
J.D. Danes
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Martford Fhee
Burangh Co
Hartford Conn
Tornado Insurance
St Frederick
Murshly
John D. Hendrickson
J.D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
American Foundry and Manufacturing Company
Frederick Pattern and Model Works
Ralph Bitzer
Albert Roodes Thong
Ridenour & Mackless
Second St
Martha Washington
Williamson's Drug Store
Tearre
Movern Pharmacy
Pearre's Pharmacy
Pearre's
the Drug Store
S. Market ST
Telephone
WM. H. Knock
W. H. Knock
S. Market ST. Frederick, MD
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Street
West Third Street
Second Street
Deere
Larnia
M. Oe, Spuhison
Stor
Gilizene' National Bank
Thomas P. Rice
Fruddrick, MD
North Market Street
Grayson H. Mercer
Sandlogan
Miss
Jennug Biser
Nar Suqoestown
Uatoutin Mountain
Barry G
Lewistown
Walkersvilla
Feagaville
Walkeraville
Chas, T. K. Young
Blue Ridge Summitt
Pythian Castle
Kent Estate Dé Insurance Agents
I W. Lutrivic
I & OW
South St
Hota
Church St. & Heusen
Ek W
Fifth St
Sixth St
Dim Avenue
Trail Avenue
Madison St
S Carroll St
Winchester St
Cbd
St. Brunswick
Cuice Farms
Mt. Airy
Hiendid
2Nd
Fuer
Grayson H. Staley
Yellow Springs
Real Estate & Insurance Agt
Josiah R. Feaga
ST Hickman
Ruckeystown
Fount of Rocks
Washington Junction
Fuit
T Hickman
Offich
Dohibs
Movikdantul
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