On January 9, 1862, the first coal lights were installed in Frederick. On January 9, 1916, John D. Ahalt, who founded and operated Ahalt's Distillery in Burkittsville, died. He was born February 24, 1848. On January 9, 2004, Theresa M. Adams was sworn in as a judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. She was a former assistant state's attorney in Frederick, Carroll and Washington counties. She stood for election in the March 2004 primary and handily defeated John "Lennie" Thompson, president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners. Her appointment was affirmed in the November 2, 2003, general election. 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 [email protected]