Woman Driver Causes Crash

Five persons were treated for lacerations and aberrations at the Warner Hospital as a result of a head-on collision of two touring cars on a one-way bridge just outside of Fairfield, Saturday afternoon.

According to trooper William Kashif, who investigated the accident, John Cease of Fairfield with four other men, was driving towards Fairfield and was already on the one-way bridge when a woman driver, who is busy gossiping with her passengers, failed to note that the bridge was too narrow for two cars to pass at the same time, and entered the bridge, plowing into the Cease auto without even an attempt to hit her breaks. Both cars were badly damaged in the crash and both had to be towed to Fairfield for repairs.

Youth Struck By Car

Marvin Grove, 16, of Emmitsburg, was struck and knocked to the ground by a automobile driven by Robert Pampel, near the square. The boy darted from the sidewalk into the path of the machine, it was said. He sustained a badly bruised foot and had one tooth knocked out. The accident was deemed unavoidable, said the Emmitsburg constable.

Wants Phone Booth

Is there a real public demand for the placing of a pay telephone booth in the general merchandise store of O. A. Tokar in Emmitsburg? That is a question the public Service Commission has been called upon to settle.

Tokar has been trying for three years to have the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company install a telephone booth in his place of business, but the telephone company officials have insisted that the interest of the public did not demand installing the booth.

Tokar was persistent in his contention that there is a public demand for the booth. He has accordingly written a formal complaint against the telephone company to the Public Service Commission.

An official of the telephone company stated that there is a telephone booth, just two doors from Tokar‘s place of business, and that while the company is glad to place booths anywhere that public convenience may demand, it does not feel that the public would ask for pay stations so close together in a small town.

Lightening Lights Up The Night

A severe electrical storm visited different sections of the county Monday night between 8 and 9 o’clock. The lightning was very vivid and a number of telephones in the county or put out a commission. The rainfall Monday night was a 10th of an inch, making the total rainfall for the month up to this time half an inch.

The storm followed a day of excessive heat, for the thermometer climbing to 96 during the afternoon, with a minimum of 70E overnight. It was the hottest day since July 16, when the temperature rose to 97 during the afternoon and 71 overnight.

A serious shortage of water exists in Thurmont and Emmitsburg, due to the protracted drought of the Summer, that is shown in all the streams and in many private wells. In all of the towns, economy in the use of water is being urged and the authorities are looking for leaks in the mains.

In Taneytown the Commissioners have published a notice urging all to use water as sparingly as possible, as the use of water is becoming so great as to tax the present storage facilities.

The corn and late potato crops are suffering, it is said, though the corn promises more than the average yield, not with standing.

The country has not recovered from the long extended heat and drought of June, when the sources of streams were seriously crippled, though the surface was kept in fairly good condition for the major crops.

Thanks to the storm, the danger of a water famine in Emmitsburg has disappeared for the present. But while there is no shortage, economy in use of water is still urged by officials of the Emmitsburg Water Company.

Thurmont, however, reports a greatly diminished supply of water, its supply lower than any time this year. But the people are practicing economy in the use of water, and there is plenty of water as yet for legitimate and necessary use.

Farm Bureau Picnic Well Attended

The third annual community picnic under the auspices of the Emmetsburg Farm Bureau, was one of the biggest affairs of its kind ever held in this section. It was estimated that there were over 2,500 persons present at Shriver’s Field, near Emmitsburg. Farmers coming from miles around to take part in the day’s activities.

The big feature of the picnic was the tournament, in which there were two classes -amateur and professional riders. This is the first time in more than 25 years that a tournament has been held, and was a most enjoyable event for the younger generation, and it delighted the older residence, who were familiar with the tournaments of years ago.

The tourney, with the crowning of the queen and maids by the winning riders, was so interesting and attractive that it may be the means of renewing interest in writing and good horses from which this section was noted years ago.

The farm bureau, realizing the fast interest manifested by the farmers and people attending the picnic, will make this the main event of its annual fetes.

The Bureau is one of the most successful organizations in Maryland. Leading farmers in Maryland and parts of Adams County our members. The first picnic three years ago - simply and outing for the members – was so successful that it was decided to make a community affair out of it with the results that the members see a big future for this annual event.

August 14

Masonic Camp Opens 47th Year In Harney

Formal opening of the Masonic Camp, oldest organization of its kind in Adams County, and probably in the state, took place at the camp’s Lodge near Harney, where the Rock and Marsh Creeks join to form the Monocracy River. 20 members of the camp are in attendance.

The Masonic Camp is modern in every respect, being equipped with electric lights and a large radio receiving set. Boating, swimming, and fishing form some of the chief diversions. The campers will be in camp two weeks.

Eight Hurt When Auto Runs Over Embankment.

A miraculous escape was made by eight members of the families of Ross and Fleet Smith, when the automobile owned and driven by the former, ran over and embankment on a road near Thurmont, late Saturday night.

Four adults and four children were in the car when it turned over. All but one youth escaped injury. It was sought at first that the injury was slight, but when he became unconscious after being taken home, he was hurried to the office of Dr. Morris Bierly, at Thurmont, who declared that he had a concussion of the brain and sent him to the Frederick Hospital.

Mr. Smith states that he and his brother and their families were returning to their home after a shopping trip to Thurmont, when the lights on his machine went out. The car running off the road before it could be brought to a halt. The road at the point of the accident is banked, and the car ran over the embankment and overturned. The car was badly damaged.

Change Story And Man Is Acquitted

Harry Hewitt, near Thurmont, was arrested on Monday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Crum, on charge of selling intoxicating liquor. He was found not guilty by Justice Motter, on Monday night, after John Welsh, change his testimony given before the State Attorney and Magistrate Motter earlier in the day. Welsh claimed that he had purchased a pint jar of corn whiskey from Hewitt on Monday morning, and that the latter had taken him into the mountains outside of Thurmont to secure the corn whiskey.

Welsh was arrested at the corner of All States and South Market St. on Monday morning by Frederick police officers on charge of being drunk. Welsh told the authorities that he had received the liquor, which he had in his possession, from Hewitt. A warrant was issued for Hewett’s arrest.

Welsh claimed that he had made the acquaintance of Hewitt while they were confined in the Maryland House of Correction. Welsh serve nine months on a charge of manslaughter, and Hewett serving nine months for selling liquor, the penalty being imposed by the local circuit court last February, at which time Mrs. Hewitt was fined one hundred dollars for a similar offense.

Welsh said that Hewitt had told him, when they were yet at the state institution, that when he got out to come to Thurmont and he would get him all the liquor he wanted. He stated that he went to Hewitt’s home on Monday, and Hewitt took him to a place in the mountains where he secured the corn liquor. He said that Hewitt brought him to Frederick, where he was arrested soon after.

Welsh latter stated at the trial that Hewitt did not sell the liquor to him, but it only acted as an agent for him securing liquor from another man. He became confused and his conflicting stories left sufficient doubt in the minds of the magistrate as to the truth of his statements. Hewitt produced his wife and children in court to testify that Welsh had the bottle of corn whiskey in his pocket when he came to their home and that he was intoxicated at the time.

Judge Motter said that because of the conflicting testimony, he was unable to find the defendant guilty and dismissed the charges.

Harney Notes

On Thursday the Men's Bible Class of St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School spent the day picnicking along Pipe Creek, and as usual all had a good time, especially when the Pastor broke out a case of his ‘special’ alter wine. By the end of the day, everyone was praising Jesus as they passed the bottles. 100

Last Sunday evening we had quite a lucky escape from an accident around the square of our town. It is impossible to see any of the intersecting roads; that is, coming down Littlestown St., you cannot see anyone coming up Taneytown Street, and it is about the same on all the other streets.

A car was coming down Littlestown street at a rather rapid rate and several children were crossing the road, and like children are, did not know what to do. Little Hazel Mort was caught in the middle of the road and knocked down. Very lucky she only received a few, scratches on the face. This very narrow escape should be a warning to all autoists to exercise all due care for safety of the road, at such places.

Don't forget, Taneytown Fire Company will hold a supper and festival on Aug. 26th. It is hoped that every person will contribute liberally towards the supper. The ladies in charge will gladly accept anything that you wish to give; so make up your minds, so that you can tell them, quickly, just what you will do.

August 21

Leg severed

Bernard White, of Thurmont, had his right leg severed Sunday afternoon between the ankle and the knee when he was run over by Western Maryland train at the Thurmont train depot. He is now a patient in the City hospital. He has a wife and three children.

Rev. Shipley’s Farewell

A large audience Filled the Taneytown Presbyterian Church, Sunday Night, as Rev. Wilbur Shipley, as pastor of the Taneytown Presbyterian charge, preached his last sermon, as pastor, on Sunday night, before his removal to his new field at Herndon, Va. The church was filled to its capacity, and many staid away knowing they could not be seated.

The other churches held no services, thereby leaving their members free to attend the Presbyterian Church. At the close of his sermon, Rev. W. V. Garrett, pastor of the Lutheran Church, expressed his regrets, as well as those of his congregation, on the removal of Rev. Shipley, and wished him God speed in his new field.

Rev. Guy Bready, pastor of the Reformed Church, spoke more at length along the same line, having had a longer acquaintanceship with Rev. Shipley and his value to the community, and paid warm tributes to his many fine qualities.

Rev. Shipley responded briefly and appropriately, expressing his pleasure on account of his associations with the pastors and congregations of the town, his enjoyment of many union services, and satisfaction generally with his sojourn in Taneytown; stating that his new field was only about four hours away, and he hoped to come back occasionally and renew many friendships formed here.

Rev. Shipley not only labored faithfully among his congregation, but gladly found time to have active part in a broader field of usefulness. During his pastorate he spoke many times for Red Cross, Sabbath Observance, Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and other objects, both here and throughout the county, and always with characteristic ability and earnestness. He was a co-operator, whenever the good and up-lift of the community called for out-spoken leadership, and Taneytown, as well as our county, will miss him.

The Dollar Bill Problem

High prices, the automobile and the movies undoubtedly were responsible for the run on the one-dollar bill, but the Federal Bureau of Efficiency believes the American public has permitted the habit of carrying a pocketful of the convenient form of currency to go to excess.

A study of the uses of the one-dollar bill, just completed by the Government's efficiency experts, shows that seven times as many one-dollar bills are carried now as in 1900, and the increase in the use of the bill since 1910 has tripled. The estimated production of dollar bills for the present year is 800 tons against ninety tons in 1900. The bureau believes that is "too much."

Efforts of the Treasury Department to put silver coins back into circulation have been unsuccessful and a recent campaign to popularize the two-dollar bill has met with no enthusiasm, so the efficiency bureau was asked to get the facts regarding the one-dollar measure.

"The drift toward the excessive use of low-denomination bills," says the report of the experts, "is uneconomical from the standpoint of both the public and the Government.

"The development of so bulky a currency is bad from the stand point of the users because of the time the individual loses in having his change counted out to him in small bills. He loses time again in counting it out when he makes a purchase. The merchant has a great bulk of small bills that he must count into the bank, where they must again be counted.

"Every one of these processes is complicated in proportion to the smallness of the denomination of the bills to be handled. The larger the denomination of the bills, the easier and more economical the task.

"New money must be issued in the place of that destroyed. The life of a dollar bill is but seven months. It completes its cycle and is replaced in that time. If one ten-dollar bill can be made to take the place of ten ones, the expense of maintaining ten dollars in circulation is one-tenth as great. If fives can replace ones there is a corresponding saving. If twos can be made to serve, the cost will be reduced to one-half.

"The two-dollar bill, the efficiency experts believe, is a useful denomination that has fallen into disuse for no sound reason but merely because it is believed to be unlucky. It is largely used in Canada. In England the smallest piece of paper money in use is a ten-shilling bill which is worth a little more than the two-dollar bill."

August 28

Thurmont Man Commits Suicide

Peter Hammaker, 67 years of age, one of the leading citizens of Thurmont, committed suicide Thursday by means of carbon monoxide extracted from the motor of his auto.

When found by Dr. Burley, who was notified by one of Mr. Hamrick‘s employees, life was not extinct, but efforts to revive the man failed and he died shortly afterwards.

An employee of the doctor heard the engine running, and when he went to the garage, found that the door had been locked. The employee ran out into the street to get help, where he ran into Dr. Burley, who rushed to the garage and forced the door open and found Mr. Hammaker lying alongside the automobile in an unconscious state.

On Wednesday, two warrants for the arrest of Mrs. Hammaker, his wife, were sworn out by Miss Margaret Wasche whose residence adjoins that of the Hammaker’s. One of the warrants charged assault and battery, and the other charge the use of improper language on the public highways in the presence of two witnesses. These warrants were served Thursday it is believed.

The warrants were sworn out by Mrs. Wasche, following an altercation alleged to have occurred with Mrs. Hammaker. Efforts have been made to settle the differences privately, it was stated, but in vain, with the results that Mrs. Wasche brought the case to the attention of the State’s Attorney, who advised her to go before Justice Bowers, and swear out the warrants for the rest of Mrs. Hammaker.

According to the story as narrated to Justice Bowers by Mrs. Wasche, the trouble began when Mrs. Hammaker was alleged to have sprinkled with water, the automobile of Miss Wasche, which was parked at the curb near the Hammaker’s residence.

When Miss Wasche interfered, she told the judge, Mrs. Hammaker sprinkled her with the water. Miss Wasche said that during the fight which followed, Mrs. Hammaker pulled hair from the former’s head.

Mr. Hammaker moved to Thurmont in 1878, and went into the marble and granite business. He was a director of the Thurmont Bank, an organizer of the Electric Light And Power Company Of Thurmont, the Mechanicstown Water Company; and, for 16 years was superintendent of the Emmitsburg Turnpike Company.

Fairfield Man Found Dead

A headless body, believe by the authorities of Clark County, in the state of Washington, to be that of Walter Flemming, of Fairfield, was found floating in the Columbia River in Washington.

According to the Deputy Sheriff of Clark’s County, Flemming had been working on a farm near Vancouver. From statements made by the owner of the farm, the farm owner and Flemming had a quarrel, and the latter left without taking what wages do him and without his clothes.

The same night Flemming left the barn, the house and prune dryer burned. Authorities have been unable to get any trace of Flemming since the time the fire occurred on July 28. On August 4, a body, resembling that a Fleming, was taken from the Columbia River.

The mystery surrounding Flemming’s disappearance and subsequent finding of a body indicates file play, according to the deputy. "If the body without the head is the missing man, it is almost certain that we can get the party responsible for the crime." Wrote the deputy.

It is believed by local authorities that Flemming was only one of a number of men working on the farm, and that a disgruntled employee took advantage of Flemming‘s argument with the owner of the place to set fire to the various buildings, thereby casting the blame on Flemming, who disappeared at the same time.

It is further believe by local authorities that perhaps Flemming saw the other farm hand set fire to the buildings and was killed so that he could not disclose the identity of the incendiary.

In order to check up on the identification of the decapitated body, Washington authorities have asked Fairfield’s Constable Wilson to send them the latest photograph of Flemming. The constable has secured one at a local studio, which shows Flemming in cowboy dress, with chaps, bandanna, and a gun belt.

The picture, together with all the other available information about Flemming, was sent to the Washington authorities in hopes of unraveling it appears to be a puzzling murder mystery.