April 6 in American History 1862 events
Key events noted include General Albert Sidney Johnston in the Shiloh area and Grant's lines engagement. Also recorded are the first Grand Army of the Republic post at Decatur, obsequies at Arlington for Cuba and Porto Rico dead, and Commander Robert Peary reaching the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sidney Johnston
Grant
Shiloh
Tenn
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
Arlington Cemetery
Cuba
Porto Rico
Robert B. Peary
North Pole
Notice to subscribers intending to move
Notice to subscribers of The News to send both old and new addresses to ensure prompt and correct transfer of service when moving locations.
Joy in Work and Faith, Bishop Urges Americans
Bishop Fallows of Chicago critiques a joyless American mood. He argues happiness boosts strength, perception, and productivity, noting foreigners’ observation of dour faces. He says religion should lift spirits, not burden them, and joy can revive body and mind while easing fatigue and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
God
Pan Handle Democrats Delay Seat Fight in House
Representative David J. Lewis of the Sixth district failed to land a coveted seat as the new Cherokee Strip of 21 Republican aligned members near the end of the call. Democrats on leading House committees mix with late callers including Burleson Lloyd of Missouri, Harrison and Littleton of New York, Witham Sulzer, Kitchen, Shackleford, Sparkman of Florida, Martin of Colorado, and Hughes of New Jersey. The arrangement gives Lewis and his allies late chance for coset seats amid shifting alliance dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewis
New
Cherokee Strip
Messrs
Burleson Lloyd
Missouri
Francis Burton Harrison
Martin Littleton
New York
Witham Sulzer
Claude Kitchen
Local Items Highlight Mr Clinton B Willard Wagon
Brief notices announce grocer Clinton B Willard at West Patrick street has added a handsome new delivery wagon. Also named are repainting projects on East South street homes of William Moore and Golden Herwig under Henry Ro Lampe, plus a tonic ad line about Grove's signature on medicine boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton B. Willard
West Patrick Street
Messrs
William Moore
Golden Herwig
East South Street
Henry Ro Lampe J
Brunswick school plans new high school and annex
The Brunswick school board decided to erect a two room annex to the West End building and a new two story high school to relieve overcrowding. They bought most land needed, seek a playground, and consider using existing plans. Arbor Day falls on April 21 and Johns Hopkins summer school circulars will be sent to teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Brunswick
Bromewick
Board of School Commissioners
West End
Frederick High School
Law's Grip Sends Ridgely to New Home Then Release
Maria Ridgely colored, taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Haover amid family trouble near Mt. Pleasant. She appeared before Justice Eckstein and was placed with Frank Geisbert before release. Also, umbrella mender George Micks was jailed for 60 days in default of $5 after drunken conduct following a day’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Ridgely
Sheri Haover
Maria
Tom Hatfield
Mt. Pleasant
Hatfield
C. H. Eckstein
Frank Geisbert
George Micks
Social World Sloprish Birthday Party Report
Miss Katie Abrecht on West Patrick street had a surprise party hosted by friends with games and amusements and late refreshments. A pound party at Mr Charles Bartholow’s East Sixth street home featured many attendees and social time followed by treats. Mil ton F Catsail of North Market street celebrated a birthday with a social shower. William H Etchison, longtime Frederick undertaker, joined the store of C E Cline. Dr Upton S Reich, formerly of Frederick, passed the Connecticut State Board exam and will practice in Bridgeport Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Abrecht
West Patrick Street
Charles Bartholow
East Sixth Street
Posiat Stowe
Milton F. Catsail
North Market Street
William H.B. Etchison
Frederick
C. E. Cline
Eichison
Upton S Reich
Connecticut State Board of Medicine
Bridgeport
Conn
Pretty Home Wedding Near Ridgeville
A wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Nicholson near Ridgeville. Miss Ollie Nicholson married Mr George M Scheel with Rev Sanders officiating. The couple will reside on Mr Thomas Griffin’s farm near New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nicholson
Ridgeville
Ollie Nicholson
George M Scheel
George W. Walker
Mr. Sanders
New Market
Pearl Nicholson
Harry Wagner
Thomas Griffin
John Wisner
Annie Boyer
Youngs Melizia
Prominent Middletown Resident Ramsburg Dies at 82
George William Ramsburg longtime Middletown Valley leader died at his Middletown home after a period of general debility at age 82. He served as delegate to the Maryland legislature postmaster burgess council member and charitable board figure. Survived by a widow and two daughters the funeral is Friday at 2 PM in the Lutheran church with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Hi C. Feete & Son in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Ramsburg
Middletown Valley
Middletown
Ramsburg
Maryland
Board of Charities and Corrections
Frederick County
Lutheran Church
William W. Doub
John C. Ramsburg
Pittsburg
J. W. Gentzler
Hi. C. Feete & Son
Harrisburg Civic Club Leader Arrives for Frederick Meeting
Mrs Gilbert of Harrisburg arrives in Frederick to advise on forming a Civic Club. Hosted by Mrs S Lewis Motter, the visit aims to outline Harrisburg club operations, drawing on 15 years of presidency and notable Boosters Banquet work. Local interest pins hopes on practical guidance and future collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Harrisburg
Layman D. Gilbert
Civic Club of
Frederick
Banqnet
James
Beil
Harrisburg Board of Trade
Committee Recommends New Frederick Charter Plan
A Frederick charter committee unanimously approves adopting the commission form with mayor and two commissioners, implementing initiative and referendum with cautious stance on recall. It details salary, department division, and a double election safeguard, with next steps to draft a complete charter for Assembly ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Glenn H. Worthington
John S. Newman
John L
Bauclaire
Wis
Public Affairs
Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Commission
Charter Committee
Barisr Vice President Zimmerman Cashier Note
A fragment records William G. Zimmerman named as vice-president and cashier at Barisr. The line signals executive roles within the organization, naming Zimmerman in a banking or corporate context.
Daylight Pictures Shown in Frederick City Opera House
Daylight pictures were shown in Frederick at the City Opera House marking an experimental first. Pearce and Scheck, who run the Victoria Theatre in Baltimore, report satisfaction with a curtain coating used to enhance the display. A larger curtain with a black border is en route for later use. The system lights the theatre rather than darkening it, aiding patrons in finding seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
City Opera House
Pearce and Scheck
Victoria Theatre
Baltimore
Allegany County Increases Assessment Total
Allegany County Commissioners completed a new real estate assessment showing an increase. The total assessment amounts to 8,000,600 with bonds and other items listed. The tax rate remains under 1 dollar, currently about 1.15 dollars.
Cows Escaped Smothering Near New Market Barnyard
Yesterday afternoon three cows owned by Jesse M Rurrall near New Market escaped a straw smothering incident in the barn yard. The top of the straw stack fell, burying the animals. A nearby colored man uncovered and freed them, with one cow nearly suffocated before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M Rurrall
New Market
Local Drug Store Closed Pending Father’s Death Notice
Notice states due to the death of my father the drug store will close until Monday morning. Dr J W Harniss? is listed. A separate sale by St Mary’s Chapter at All Saints Episcopal Chapel Saturday at 3 pm offers fancy articles lemonade cakes candy biscuits and more. The Marvel Tonight and related drama films shown including Paltid Hues in Clouded Skies and The Truth at Nestor with ice cream and chocolates priced 10c at McCardell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stoner & Weihber
Solr
A.C. McCardell
Prest
Church St
Markey
Bette Sees Co. E. Cline
C. Thos, Kemp
Marvel Sale
Bisleegg
St. Mary’s
Harner's Gas Range
Fred. Gas & Elec. Co
City Opera House
Asshat
J. W. Harner
Everybody's Shoe Store
St. Mary's
All Saints Episcopal Chapel
Nestor
Sewing Society Sale at Invan gelical Reformed Church
The Sewing Society of Invan gelical Reformed Church will hold a sale of relts bis scuit cakes candy and fancy articles in the church parlors on Saturday from 2 to 5 o'clock. The Gem Dining Parors is not sold out as reported but remains under same business principles. Meals at all hours with options including Breakfast Supper Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Society of Invangelical Reformed Church
Gem
Freder ick High to Award Portraits for Top Student Average
The Kreh Photo Co offers portraits to Freder ick High School students with the highest general averages in department, attendance, and studies for the 1910-11 year. Also mentions farm and fruit tree offerings, a millinery opening, and local business moves in Frederick Md including Tyson’s flour and feed stock move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreh Photo. Co
Frederick
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Bay
Divon
Washington
W. L. Moone
Lewis
Lund
W- Grove
Newaera
Sen
Olnd Party
Wiss Ollie Nicholson
G. H. Scheel
Albert F. Young
Waynesboro
Minnie W. Smieltzer
Evan T. Smeltzer
Unionville
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Martin A. Castle
Warnes- Boro
Coleman Hildebrand
East Third St
Isavita Lions
Katheryn Gambrill
Stephen Gambrill
Laurel
James Edwin Bradley
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Civic Club
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
WM. G. Baniek
B. Barisr
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Wassil Cashier
John D. Hendrickson
Dei Catia Kha
Joan D. Wendrickson
NBG & Miller
R. & G. and Thompson Glove
Batiste
Thompson
Jafapa
Neldig & Mu
Hade and
Can
ALA
Williamson's Drug Store
Rexall
Williamson
Alid
M. L. Etchison
Eytchison Furniture Store
M. L. Eytchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
THOR
P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
North Market Striewt
Braddock Heights
Terra
Nce
G. Tritapor
Realstate, Loans and Insurance
Court
Street, Frederick Md
Young & Staley
Nido Garret
Apri Voung Real Entate
Joanna
Keller & Myers
Keller& Myers
Mal
Liawistownn
Lewistown
Elchultz
Alex
Kemsburg
Ehleken Farm
Cor. Court
Cramer
Staueper
Ramer & Stauffer
Real Estate and Loans
Offvice
Court Street
Bath
Mist Fatrick Street
Geo. L. Cramer
BONS
Hartford Fire Ins
Phoenix Ins
Queen Ins. Co
Fidelity Underwriters
H. 8. Landis
Landis
Waltham
Elgins
Monard
Hamilton
South Bend
Illinois
Rockfords
Qomarenui al ‘Printing
Opera House
Allegany
J. W. Harnigr
McCardell's
George M. Chambers
J. A. Ramsburg
Y. M. C. A. Cafe
Picrick Atrvet
Frederick, Mu
Gow Tyson
East Patrick Street
South Market Street
Davis’ Carriage Factory
Nerwepa
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