April 14 in American History Highlights
A compilation of key historical events dated April 14 across years 1861 to 1905. Fort Sumter evacu ated by the United States and seized by Confederates in 1861, Lincoln mortally wounded in 1865, Paul Jones remains found in Paris in 1905, plus astronomical notes for Good Friday with planetary alignments and moon phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Wilkes Booth
Washington
Paul Jones
Paris
Mercury
Jupiter
Paving Third Street debated as Patrick Street plans move forward
Frederick residents urge paving on East Patrick Street and West Third Street as aldermen weigh costs and timing. A petition circulates to start work now with Railroad Company paying for paving between tracks and eighteen inches each side. City finances loom as a potential obstacle. Found door at Court Street home unsettles family. police check finds no disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Frederick Railroad Company
East Patrick Street
Patrick Street
West Third Stret
Board of Aldermen
Plans displayed for church renovations and front steps removal
Henry B Harkinson of New York exhibits a detailed plan set at Trinity Chapel Evangelical Reformed Church proposing to renovate the entire church floor furnish new pulpit brass decorations frescoed rear wall and a vestibule entrance replacing front steps. Voters Monday decide on the project and on elder and deacon elections with two elders and two deacons to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B Harkinson
New York
Trinity Chapel Evangelical Reformed Church
Harkinson
Jacob Rohrpack
C. Thos
Kemp
John L. Michael
Joseph Apple
Charles WW. Lough
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
A. Leroy McCardell
Guy Cronenberg
Honored by Japan Reverend Lampe Receives Imperial Cups
Reverend Dr William E Lampe, formerly of this city, was presented with three gold cups and one silver cup engraved with the crest of Japan by A K Saito, secretary to the Japanese Consul General, in New York. The awards, from the Imperial Bureau of Decoration, honor his chairmanship of the International Famine Relief Committee aiding Japanese famine victims in 1905. Lampe organized the Laymen's Missionary Movement of the Reformed Church, studied at Princeton and Lancaster Theological Seminary, and has served as its acting secretary since starting his Japan mission eleven years ago. His headquarters are in Philadelphia. his family lives in Boonsboro and he is expected home for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Lampe
William E Lampe
Japan
A .K. Saito
Churen Building
New York
Lampe
Imperial Japanese Bureau of Decoration
International Famine Relief Committee
Reformed Mission
The
Reformed Church
Princeton University
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Philadelphs
Boonsboro
Mrs Margaret Besant Dies at 85 in East Second Street
Mrs Margaret Ann Besant widow of James H Besant died yesterday at 4 30 PM at her East Second street home in the 86th year of life after a long illness Surrounded by family she bore suffering with Christian fortitude Born October 5 1825 in Poolesville MD she lived in this county since age nine Survived by five children and a long list of kin Funeral set for Monday at St John s Catholic Church with requiem mass at 9 o clock and burial in St John s Cemetery. also reports on Ketormen church project resumes work after winter delays and upcoming finishing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Besant
James H Besant
East Second Street
Mrs
Besant
Margaret Ann Reid
Thomas Reid
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Maryland
James H. Besant
Point of Rocks
Speedeneee
Battle of
Shiloh
St. Louis
W. W. Shock
Rowlesburg
W. Va
G. Mantz
Bernard L
Charles G. Besant
Oliver P. Bennett
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. John's Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs. Rachael iM. Nusz Held on East Patrick
The funeral for the late Mrs. Rachael iM. Nusz was held yesterday afternoon at her East Patrick Street home. Rev. E. B. Lamar of the M. E. church officiated with Elder Albert Nedrow assisting. Pallbearers included Anthony Consol Albert Derr Fred Kimmell Vivalis Derr William Ridgely and Vernon Derr, her son in law and grandsons. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Hitchison and Cline were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Im. Nusz
East Patrick Street
E. B. Lamar
M. E. Church
Albert Nedrow
Anthony Consol
Alpert Derr
Fred. Kimmell
Vivalis Derr
Wm. Ridgely
Vernon Derr
Mt. Olivet
Hitchison
Cline
Watermelon Exhibit and Easter School News
Watermelon kept since October at William Fleming tobacconist West Patrick street remains fresh for potential slice by Red Front Club members. Free Kindergarten School closed for Easter holidays with hidden Easter eggs delighting children. Building activity underway as George Ifert begins a cottage near Braddock Heights. Teachers training class meets at the YMCA tonight 7 to 7 30 led by Prof. Appie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fleming
West Patrick Street
William Buckheimer
Red Front Club
M. C A
Prof
Appie
Local Event Promises Easter Monday Play By Company A
Local notice describes a staged battle entertainment by Company A on Easter Monday night with promises of roaring guns and a great fight. Tickets are selling fast and seating is in high demand. Also referenced is a second hand piano for sale via Box 12.
Reassessment Work Delays New Frederick Levy Update
County assessors completed most district reviews but final tax increase remains uncertain. Board of Review will continue sessions through June as districts gain new lines and several new districts complicate comparisons with the 1910 base. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co seeks to classify its property as personal rather than real estate, with Baltimore lawyer Bernard C. Carter arguing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred- Sing
County Commissioners
Emmitsburg
Eugene Albaugh
Albaugh
Baltimore City
Frederick
Baltimore
Frederick City
Potomac
State
Bernard C. Carter
Telepone Company
Keller & Myers
Nice
Lewists
Lewistown
Mt. Alex
Remsburg
A Gard of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
A note of gratitude from Mr James W Nusz and Children thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown to his wife during illness and death and for flowers. Also mentions SHIPLEY'S New Records featuring The Marvel Tonight and comedies at Opera House. Advertising lines for Go-Carts, Easter records, skating and bowling, and Deering machinery repairs from Farmers Supply Co Frederick MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E New Records
Opera House
City Opera
Thos Kemp
James W. Nusz
Pat Frederick
Farmers Supply CO
Frederick, MD
New Spring Garments At Inv eice Store
Offic ers promote new women neckwear like Buster neckwear and Fichu Dutch Collars. Kayser gloves in white black and color. Eclipse shirts for men at ten dollars and one fifty. New lingerie waists, tailored waists, white dresses. Mohal coats, man nis h serge coats in navy black cream tan. Tub suits and sale pieces, linen auto coats and crash ulsters for year round wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Buster
Iqalides
Tme
Bank Officials Named In Mt. Vernon Ledger Pattern
Jomin D Thendricks on list with officers WM G Baker and HW D Baker as vice presidents and WM G Zimmerman as cashier. Samuel G Duvall listed as cashier.
Ladies Silk Lisle Vests and Lace Curtains Sale
NEIDIG and MILLER advertise a seasonal sale featuring Ladies Silk Lisle Vests, 27 inch Swiss Flouncings, 28 inch Japan Summer Silks, Pure Linen Huck Towels, Handy Lace Curtains, Wide Hair Ribbons, Lace Dutch Collars, Silk Hose, Gauze Lisle Hose, Black Neva and Silk Petticoats, Long Silk Gloves, Bed Spreads, Linen Table Damask, Mercerized Napkins, Easter Neckwear and Gloves with a note to see the large line at the store, highlighting discounted items and styles.
Frede rick Conclave rally invites initiation and guests
An invitation to a Friday night rally of Frederick Conclave Improved Order Heptasophs includes initiation of a class into full membership with speakers such as Supreme Secretary Frank E Pleitner and Dr Bubbert and Deputy C O Neumann. Refreshments promised and a cordial reception for attendees.
Easter Specials and Local Listings in Frederick Md
A string of small ads offers big Friday seafood, Saturday produce, fruit trees for sale, and Easter specials. Groves promotes Susquehanna shad and other fish with early orders. J A Ramsburg lists fruit trees and plants with a prompt mailing address. Young & Staley advertise Dr W H Raltzell property for sale on East Sedona Street. local groceries feature novelties, candy, cocoa bonbons and ice creams with prices, plus general groceries and Easter specials at 9 South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stangard
J. A. Ramsburg
Frederick, Md
W. H. Raltzell
Sedona Street
Young & Staley
Neal
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
WV. L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Sraddock Casino
Shipley’s 2+. Co. A . Shipleys
Third St
Doll Bros
Neidig & Miller
D. Zimmerman
Marval J
Beil
Avur Illascer Wuae
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Deiiy
Third Street
McClintock Young
Court Street
Herwig
Herring
Link
Ellise
Wenn
Shad Link
Lou Elise
Elis
Frederick News
Margaret A. Besant
Brunswick
George Ifert
Braddock Heights
Case of C. & P
the Marvel Tonight
American
Shipley
Owen
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
John D. Hendrickson
Jomin D. Thendrickson
WM. G. Baker
HW. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Cashier
Suiin Tiros
Haller
Joan & fAmsnung
Daniel Baker
G Baxen
Contey
M.D. C
MM. Thomas
G. J. Clue
RE. Kerauven
J. L. Haggerty
J.C. Morris
J. D. Batre
M. L. Etchisons
Funeiel
Nizdewly
Thos. Prior
Homhphoreg
S‘elta
Williamson's “Drug Store
Williamson
Rexall
Braddock Henshts
G.thitapors
Ingara
Court ‘Street
Frederick Md
Auerce Walla
Fredey
Rtford
Bohoenix Ins. Co
Queen Ins. Co
Landis
Keller & Merrat
Niewspa Prr
Aabhlye
A. F. Diener
City Opera House
Dixon
M. CG. A
Hershborger’s
Mite Society of the Presbyterian Church
West Second Street
Hershberger
Hershberger's
McCardell
W. Patrick St
EB. Beall
B. F. Grove
South Market St
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