On April 6, 1825, Mathias Bartgis died at age 69. He established the first English language newspaper in Frederick - The Maryland Chronicle or Universal Advertiser - in 1786. On April 6, 1898, the first steps were taken to establish Grace Reformed Church in Frederick. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)