April 26 in American History Highlights
Notable events include the birth of humorist Charles Farrar Browne also known as Arte mus Ward in 1834 and the Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth killed in 1865. The Panama incident of 1898 marks a first hostile act in the war, with Britain declaring neutrality. Jamestown anniversary exposition opened by President Roosevelt in 1907. Astronomical notes cover noon today to noon tomorrow with sun set and moon rise data.
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Charles Farrar Browne
Artemus Ward
John Wickes Booth
Lincoln
Panama
Havana
United States
England
Jamestown
Rooewell
First Baptist Church Evangelistic Service Opens Series
The first in a series of evangelistic services began at the First Baptist church this week with Charles T. Hewitt as speaker and his topic Christ Before Pilate drawing a good audience. Tonight’s subject is Mahershalalhashbaz and services start promptly at 7.45. A fine driving horse named Scott Woodline was sold by Jacob Gorman to Leo Hayes of Washington in a part payment deal.
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First Baptist Church
Charles T. Hewitt
Jacob Gorman
Scott Woodline
Leo Hayes
Washington
Hand caught in press injures Miss Flynn at city works
Miss Lillian Flynn of Telegraphy street suffered a severe hand injury while operating a Gordon press at the City Printing Works on East street yesterday afternoon around 2. Her four fingers were badly mashed toward the hand, the thumb remained uninjured. Dr. Cheries F. Goodell treated the wound and assessed possible outcomes. She was taken home to Telegraph street after the incident.
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Gordon
City Printing Works
East Street
Lillian Flynn
Meeting of Teachers in Kemp Hall Next Saturday
The Teachers' meeting in Kemp Hall will cover salary increases for teachers, changes in text books, and methods to keep students engaged in the final month of the school year. Several business matters will be discussed, with emphasis on the second and third topics. Attendance is hoped for, with a 10:00 am start and music as a special feature.
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Kemp Hall
Fine Display of Autos in Frederick City Garage
Frederick residents visited the city garage last night to view a large exhibition of 1911 model cars. Most were already sold and crowds praised the display as the first of its kind in the city. John Grove manages the garage.
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Frederick
Frederick City
John Grove
Fatal train accident at B O crossing in Baltimore
An unidentified white man was killed yesterday morning at the Bush and Paca streets crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was struck by a Frederick bound train after reportedly being warned by the corner guard. The body was taken to the morgue in the Southwestern district ambulance.
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Baltimore and Ohie
Bush and
Paca
Baltimore
Frederick
Southwestern District
State Council Red Men Begins in Frederick
The 76th Great Sun Council of the Improved Order of Red Men opens at the Masonic Temple in Frederick with welcome addresses by Mr. J. D. Baker and Dr. J. C. Littleton. Delegates from Western Maryland Baltimore and the Eastern Shore arrive, and a banquet for 300 is planned with speeches by Judge Worthington and other leaders.
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Great Council of
Maryland
Great Sun Council
Masonic Temple
Great Council of Maryland
Red Men
Frederick
Westernport Band
Comiittee
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Knights of Pythias
Joseph D. Baker
Scheil
Baker
Frederick City
Improved Order of Red Men
Mountain City
Jending
Milton T. Engle
James C. Littleton
Littleton
George Edward Smith
Star Spangley
Smith
Walters. McDaniel
E. L. McLean
Jacob Rohrback
W. Trickett Giles
Braddock Heights
Irving S. Riser
Milton T. Enlele
Breckenridge Shaw
Glenn H. Worthington
Richard S Keyrser
Allen Ro Lampe
New Men’s Card Cases and Bags Debut in Frederick
A large men’s accessories display opens featuring card cases purses and books including coin purses coin books and identification pass books priced 25c to 8.50 plus 1.00 to 1.50 for travel sets. Card cases with two compartments target both men and women. Ladies Brooks and bags suede bags in colors up to 5.00 highlighted as popular. Governor Crothers visits Frederick amid inspection of recently purchased state pikes including Bramsburg Clarksburg roads and others under construction.
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Frederick
He and Sie
John DJ Wendrickson
Emmitaburs
Crothers
Baltimore
Market Street
Bramisburg
Clarksburg
Cork insulation breakthrough at Frederick Abattoir build
Under architect P. A. Kiley and superintendent Geo. Fletcher, 3500 square feet of sheet cork was installed at Frederick City Abattoir in a single day. A 3 inch concrete sub base was laid concurrently by the concrete crew. The rapid progress reflects Kies new cork laying method showcased during construction.
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P. A. Kiley
Geo. Fletcher
Frederick City
Kies
Union Station plan urged for Frederick railroads
Frederick city voices demand for immediate railroad improvements and a union terminal. Leaders including Rev. Winters and Emory L. Coblentz advocate practical, profitable upgrades, arguing a Frederick Union Station would ease public access and boost business while railroads weigh paying viability and location concerns.
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Frederick
Frederick Railroad Company
Emory L. Coblentz
Board of Trade
Winters
Union Station
Alonzo D. Winters
Tr Daily News
Greater
Quarterly Meeting Notice of Independent Has Co No Fo
The regular quarterly meeting will be held Friday evening April 28 at ten oclock in the companys ban West Church street. Routine business will be transacted and action taken on invitation to the State Firemen convention meeting in June in Lonaconing.
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Hase Co
Independent Hose Co. No. 1
A. BE. Delaplaine
Local Sales and Community Notices From Frederick Md 1911
Frederick Md merchants announce big shoe purchase sale beginning April 27 1911. New office address moved to 7 South Market opposite Citizens National Bank. Independent Hose Co No 1 set to meet April 28 at 7 30 pm. Frederick Gun Club fall meet at Central Hardware April 27 at 7 30 pm. Thanhouser film and local gatherings listed. Also fruit trees and plants available from J A Ramsburg with orders invited.
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Frederick
North Market Street
South Market Street
Citizen’s National Bank
Henry Raabe
Frederick Gun Club
Central Hardware Store
A. E. Levy
J. A. Ramsburg
Frederick, Md
Georgia W. C. T. U. President to Speak at Woman's College Hall
Mrs. Harris D. Armor, president of the Georgia W. C. T. U., will speak in Woman's College Hall on April 28, 1911 at 7 p.m. The event supports W. C. T. U. work as regular meals and open hours at the HBC Dinner Supper are announced.
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M.C
Harris D. Armor
Georgia W. C. T. U
Woman's College Hall
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the Daily News
Wasutauios
Manyiaxn
W. J. Moore
Weather Bureau
Gheantt Cc
Harry Jiles
Arlington Hotel
Barber
W. L. Smith
Burr Nurseries
E. Delaplaine
E. Levy
Jase
The
Marvel Assembly
Neidig & Miller Pocketbooks
J. D. Hendrickson Bank
Fred. Co
Moser’s
Hosenstock Bros
Red Cross
B? & O. Crossing
State Council
Order
J. D. Baker
Nazarene
Order of
Forest of
Ife
Francis Scott Key
Cuba
Paule
Santiago
Winfield Scott Schley
Judge Worthington
Mt. Olivet
Fifth Street
H. Dorsey Etchison
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Citizens’ National Bank
Capital
J. P. Baker
WM. G. Baer
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmberman
Samuel G. Novall
Cashier
Geo. War
Sauix Tros
H. Haller
Joux & Ramsnueg
Danica Baker
G. Baker
Conney
M.D. Co
M. Thomas
Curie
D. BE. Keraever
Jopee
J.C. Morris
Ceamooke
Neidig & Miller
Neidig & Miller's
Comfortable
F. R. AR
Geman
Union Terminal
Williamson ‘S Drug Store
Williamson's Drug Store
Rexall Store
the Marvel
Frederick Gas & Electric CO
W. H. Baltzell
East Second Street
Young & Staley
Blumenour & CO
West Patrick St
City Hotel
Mizd-Nly
M. L. Etchison
Etchison
A. L. Etchison
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos. P. Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Harry G
Treeapoe
Loana” Arid Insurance
Court Street
Frederick Md
Sally
Niet Garret
Wanda
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Cramer & Stauffer
Jeaher
Stachper
Real Estate and Loans
Bath
Patrick Street
Yu Village Properties
GEO. L. Cramer & Sone
Hartford Fire Ing. Co
Phoenix Ins. Co
Queen Ing. Co
N.Y
Fidelity Underwriters
E. Church St
Landis
Waltham, Elging
Howard
Hamilton
South Bend
Tlineis
Rockfords
Keller & Myers
Joun D. Keller
MYERS
Opposite City Hotel
Tr. Hedges
Chey Hotel
Consexer AL Printing
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