April 5 in American History Highlights
A compact recap from The Daily News traces key dates and events. It notes Pocahontas and Rolfe’s marriage in 3014, actor John T. Raymond’s birth in 1832 and death in 1837, painter Eastman Johnston’s death in 1906, and the 1907 Louisiana Alabama tornado toll of 25 deaths and $2 million in property loss. It also lists astronomical events including Sun and Moon times, asteroid June at opposition, and Neptune conjunction.
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John Rolfe
John ‘T
Earth
Neptune
Notice to Subscribers Who Intend to Move
Subscribers to The News who intend changing their places of residence should send to this office their old address as well as the new address to insure the transferring promptly and correctly made.
Woman's College Reopens With Busy Spring Term Plans
The Woman's College reopened after a 10 day spring vacation and classes resumed in all departments. Commencement plans are nearly set as events begin with a violin recital on April 24 by Prof J Van Huylsten and a Ben Greet company performance May 1 on the East College lawn with shows in Washington Annapolis and Frederick. Graduation recitals occupy late May and Commencement runs June 3 to 7. Board of Directors meets Friday and Saturday to transact business and elect faculty. President Apple spent vacation in New York and Philadelphia. The post office Sunday rule gains broad support in Frederick with local citizens approving a Sunday holiday for postal workers.
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Woman's College
Butten
J. ©. van Huylsten
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Ben Greet
East College Lawn
Washington
Annapolis
Frederick
East Han
Apple
New York
Philadelphia
Excavations Begun for Two Brick Houses on Dill Avenue
Excavations have been begun for the erection of two brick dwelling houses for Messrs. Carlton L and Daniel Z. Stull on Dill avenue. Mr S T Stull is the contractor.
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Messrs
Carlton L
Daniel Z. Stull
Dill Avenue
S T. Stull
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Promotional note claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in six to fourteen days. It guarantees relief from itching irritation bleeding and prolapsed piles with a money refund if not cured. The ad emphasizes quick action and refund assurance.
Decision Upheld in Maryland Undertaker Law Case
The Court of Appeals of Maryland ruled the state undertaker law unconstitutional for counties outside Baltimore, affecting 240 undertakers and 64 assistants. Frederick county had contested exemptions, leading to a bitter dispute, court trials, and a governor’s hearing, with H Dorsey Etchison praising the decision and detailing prior efforts, challenges, and a bond dispute involving guardians.
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Marion C. Rice
Court of Appeals of
Maryland
Annapolis
Frederick County
H. Dorsey Etchison
Staee Board
Baltimore
Crothers
Etchison
State Board
William Emory Stockman
Thomas P. Rice
Marshall L. Etchison
Rice
Circuit Court
Urner
Baltimore City
State Board of Undertakers
Straus
Court of Appeals
H. Dorsey Michison
Etchis
Frederick
Wood
Wells
SB Awent
Judgment affirmed in Gaver guardian case on appeal
Court of Appeals sustains lower court ruling in the matter of Cora J. Gaver guardian versus Frederick W Obenderfer and Harmony Gaver. Gaver was appointed guardian of six children in 1905 and posted a $5,000 bond for faithful discharge of duties. The record indicates further actions in the guardianship.
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Court of Appeals
Gaver
Cora J. Gaver
Frederick W Obenderfer
Harmony Gaver
Settlement House Purchase Begun By Frederick Charity Group
A committee from the Federated Charities Organization toured a West Patrick Street house in Frederick as the first step toward acquiring a settlement house for headquarters. Additional sites will be inspected before any final selection.
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Federated Charities Organization
Bertha Trail
Mollie Kemp
Nellie Carrott
Nelle Casey
David Lowenstein
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Ernest Helfenstein
Holmes D. Baker
West Patrick Street
Frederick
Frederick Athletic Club to stage wrestling extravaganza
Manager Lloyd Jeffries announces the greatest wrestling match in the city at Diamond Rink on Wednesday April 12. Shad Link heavyweight champion of the South meets Joe Grant middleweight champion, with Link agreeing to throw Grant twice within one hour or forfeit. Several boxing and wrestling preliminaries are scheduled.
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Lloyd Jeffries
Frederick Athletic Club
Diamond Rink
Jeffries
Shad Link
South
Joe Grant
Link
Grant
Managers of Kindergarten Meet Report Attendance and Aid
The Free Kindergarten Association managers met in the association rooms. Miss Eisenhauer reported an average monthly attendance of 26 with 42 children enrolled. All children were visited at home in two weeks. those detained for clothing needs are returning thanks to donations from several ladies.
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Free Kindergarten Association
Eisenhauer
Heavy Rainfall Marks Wet April Run In
Heavy rainfall dominated the last days with yesterday bringing about an inch of precipitation. April so far equals March in total rainfall as temperatures ease from yesterday's chill. Overnight low reached 36 while by noon the temperature neared 50 degrees, bringing slightly milder air.
Frederick property negotiations draw interest on Ramsburg corner
Interest in Frederick centers on the William H Ramsburg property at Third and Market. Ramsburg holds at 206000 with 18000 offer reportedly in play. Walter Stockman of Jander county engaged in negotiations. he recently cut his right instep while training a tree and will be incapacitated for days. Auto tags issued include 4345 Charles X N Snafer Middletown Stanley 20, 4338 Howard H Hopkins New Market Ford 20, 4361 J Winslow Williams Kemptown Buick 2, Han Rufus E Baker Monrovia Buick 28, 4880 C F Zhramerman Frederick E M F 30.
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Frederick
William H Ramsburg
Third and
Market Street
Ramsburg
Br Midas
Walter Stockman
Jander
Charles XN. Snafer
Middletown
Stanley
Howard H. Hopkins
New Market
Ford
J Winslow Williams
Kemptown
Buick
Han Rufus E. Baker
Monrovia
C. F Zhramerman
E-M-F
Frederick Board of Trade eyes city boosting schemes
Frederick ideas for advertising the city include stamping "Made in Frederick" on goods and a funded, systematic public contribution drive. Members consider forming bureaus and envelopes advertising to spread Frederick’s advantages, with committees to be announced and Baltimore’s big ad push cited as a model.
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Frederick Ares
Board of Trade
Frederick
James A. Bell
Harrisburg Board of Trade
Frederick Board of Trade
Missionary Society Joins Night of Readings at Trinity Church
At the Trinity Reformed church monthly Missionary Society meeting last night, Mrs Green read a piece on China, Mildred Delashmutt sang a solo, and Ruth Varrow delivered a recitation, adding variety to the program.
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Missionary Society of the Trinity Reformed Church
Mrs Green
China
Mildred Delashmutt
Ruth Varrow
Variety in hats and lace trims advertised at local shop
An advertisement lists many fashion items including Basilon lace stocks, Dutch collars, jabots, middy ties, and vanity embroidery. It promotes Easter season neckwear for men, elastic belts, and linen sheeting. Also notes a local high school promotion by the Kreh Photo Co and a millinery opening by Mrs. Getzbau gh inviting attendance.
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Kreh Photo. Co
Frederick
McCardell’s Ice Cream Sundae and Local Notices
An old newspaper fragment lists a 10c Swiss Chocolate Nut Sundae at McCardell’s with whipped cream cherry and wafer. It also mentions films The Imposter Thanhouser and An Indian Nemesis Bison, a society meeting for cruelty to animals, Y M C A cafe hours and meals, a church sale, dining parlors, and local business notices including millinery display and a gas bill reminder.
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McCardell's
Gem
New Suburban Housing Plans Expand in Frederick Area
Two new set back room dwellings with bath on Saint Patrick Street extended. Seven small farms and all sizes available. Thirty three dwellings in Frederick planned. One hundred suburban homes across village properties to be developed.
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Bath
Patrick Street
Frederick
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