Observe The White Line

"Show me the automobilist who fails to keep to the right of the white line and I’ll show you a careless driver, " said Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Edward Baughman in commenting on the alleged practice of automobiles who drive in the center and wrong side of the road, while rounding curves on the state highways.

"I will venture to say that approximately 80% of motorists pay no attention to the white lines appearing in the center of all curves," said the Commissioner. "And I will say that up this 80%, at least 60% are violating other automobile laws; such as failing to have their operator’s or registration card with them, improper headlights or obscure license tags.

"A careful motorists, when he sees a white line on the road, realizes that it is put there for his safety. By keeping on the right side of the road while rounding curves, and in doing so, collisions are less likely."

Members of the State Police force have been ordered by the Commissioner to warn all motorists of the danger occurred by their failing to observe the white line.

Baughman also encouraged towns to enforce the regulations for parking cars that are in use in most towns having a main street – that of running cars to the curb on an angle, and not broadside. The angle parking not only accommodates fully a quarter more cars, but permits backing out easily without disturbing other cars. By marking white angle lines on the bed of the street, the plan could be adopted without trouble, and still leave room in the center of the road for two cars to pass.

Auto Accident Case Settled

William Boyer, of Woodsboro, and Berger Fogle, of Walkersville, whose cars collided Thursday morning were dismissed at a hearing at police headquarters Thursday night, as there were no specific charges against them.

The automobiles came together, in a head-on collision, and the Boyer machine, carrying six passengers, was turned over by the impact and badly smashed, although the occupants escaped injuries.

The police were notified soon after the accident, and the Sheriff went to investigate. No charges could be placed upon the drivers, as no one witnessed the accident and no one was hurt, and it was not known, whether either was on the wrong side of the white line on the road. After being dismissed, the drivers conferred and settled the case on private terms.

Rare Old Paper Money

Robert McKinney, in going over old papers that belong to his father, Andrew McKinney, the well-known Taneytown teacher of years ago, found a package of old time Continental Currency, seven notes as follow:

• Two Dollars, entitling the bearer to two Spanish Milled Dollars, or the value there of in gold or silver, according to resolution of Congress passed in Philadelphia, November 2, 1776
• Two and two thirds Dollars, gold or silver, at the rate of four Shillings, and six Pence per Dollar, according to the Provincial Convention, held in Annapolis, December 7, 1775.
• One Dollar, conditioned as above, same date.
• One Dollar, entitling the bearer to receive one Spanish Milled Dollar, or an equal in gold or silver, according to resolution of Congress, January 14, 1779.
• Three Dollars, as above, by active Congress, February 26, 1777.
• Two Dollars, according to a resolution of Congress past February 1776.
• Twenty Shillings, according to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in the 13th year of the reign of his Majesty, George the Third, dated October 1, 1773.

These notes are in fair state of preservation and are perhaps still redeemable but are probably worth more than their face value to collectors.

October 10

Frederick County Liquor Cases

At a trial before Chief Judge Ulmer, Robert Roberts, of Woodsboro, was given six months in the Maryland Home Corrections on being convicted a five counts of having soul liquor in Frederick County. He was also fine $200, which was later suspended.

James Potts, of LeGore, was acquitted by a jury on the charge of having sold liquor to Elmer Hahn. The Judge found Potts innocent based upon the testimony of Hahn that the ‘hooch’ Potts had sold him tasted like ‘horse piss". While still on the stand, Hahn demanded that Potts return the money he had given him.

A second count against Potts was held over to the next session of the count on an objection by the defendant’s council that the wrong name had been used in the indictment and that his client had no previous knowledge as to whom he was accused of selling the liquor. "My client has sold so much liquor, to so many people, that it is not unreasonable for him to not know all their names," said his Council to the flabbergasted judge.

Robert Eyler, of Woodsboro, was found guilty of selling liquor on one count and held under $500 bill on a second count, filed that day, for appearing in court for his case "under the influence."

Charles Ricketts, of New Midway, was fine $3.30 and costs on charge of being drunk and disorderly. Ricketts was found passed out in the middle of the Woodsboro-Taneytown Road, and upon being awakened by a Deputy Sherriff, preceded to carry on about someone steeling his ‘supply’ while he was passed out.

Victoria Tucker, an aged colored woman, of near Libertytown, was found guilty of selling intoxicating liquors. The case was taken under consideration by the court and sentence will be imposed later.

Inspection Made At Fish Hatchery

An inspection of the fish hatchery at Lewistown, and an address at the special meeting of the Frederick chapter of the Isaac Walton League were made by Swepson Earle, Chairman of the State Conservation Commission, Monday afternoon.

The hatchery has been repaired, and put into excellent condition preparatory to the placing in it of bass and trout. They are now some blue gills and perch in the Lewistown hatchery.

Mr. Earle was very well pleased with the condition of the hatchery, it is said. Following the inspection, a special meeting of the local chapter of the Isaac Walton League was held. Mr. Earle made an address in which he described the habits of crabs and other denizens of the deep. His talk related chiefly to the commission’s activity and preserving of fish, etc. in the Chesapeake Bay. He also touched upon the laws made in connection with the preservation of game life.

Dr. Luther Kemp Victim Of Paralysis

Dr. Luther Kemp, of Uniontown, one of the best known of Carroll County’s physicians, was found unconscious from a stroke of paralysis, early Monday morning, by William Bowers, who was on his way to New Windsor with a load of milk. The doctor was found in his car in a stupor, the supposition being that he felt ill, drove the car to the side of the road, and either stopped it, or choked the engine on falling over.

Dr. Kemp had been summoned to the home of Pierce Zile, near New Midway, and after treating the case, left for his home in Uniontown, about 8:30. He was therefore in his car in a stricken condition all night. On being found, a New Windsor physician was hastily summoned, and he was taken home and another physician and a trained nurse called to his bedside. He died about 8 o’clock Tuesday morning without regaining consciousness.

Dr. Kemp was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kemp of Taneytown. He spent his boyhood days in Taneytown and attended the local schools, afterwards engaging in teaching at Detour, having in view earning money for entering the medical profession. He read medicine under late Doctor Coltworthy Birnie for a time, then took his medical courses at Maryland University, and upon graduation located at Uniontown for practice, where he remained since, a period of 37 years.

He was twice married, his first wife, who died some years ago, having been Miss Sally Wheat, of Detour. His second wife, who survives him, was Miss Alice Lamb, of Uniontown. He leaves no children by either marriage

Dr. Kamp was not only known as a successful physician with a large practice, but was prominent in other ways in the County. At the time of his death, he was Vice President of the Carroll County Savings Bank, and an Elder in the Baust Reformed Church, a position in which he had served for 50 years. He had also had at different times a prominent role in Republican politics in Carroll County.

October 17

Girl Returns Home

Grace Carlty 14, of LeGore, who went missing from her home Saturday night, and Sunday, returned Monday morning. Grace Redmond, 13, of the same place, her companion, is still missing. It is thought that she has been located and will return. The girls ran away from their home Saturday evening, and no trace of their whereabouts could be obtained until the Carlty girl returned.

The two girls left the door early Saturday evening with the intention of going to Ladiesburg, it is stated. They obtained an automobile ride, and according to the Carlty girl, finally reach York, where they obtained shelter, and something to eat. Evidently Carlty disliked her new life and return voluntarily. It is thought that the other girl will be brought back home soon.

The escapade of the young girls caused much excitement in the neighborhood and a search was made for them Saturday night and Sunday, but little could be learned of their whereabouts, and the Sheriff was notified by the girls parents, who are much surprised at their leaving home, although both of them had expressed desired to go to York.

Thurmont Man Pleads Guilty to Bastardy

Allen Willard, of Thurmont, pleaded guilty to a charge a bastardy, and was in order to pay the prosecution witness, Maude Wolf, the sum of $12 per month for the support of his children, twin boys. Willard was also ordered to post $533 bond as security and this was provided by his father.

The judge ask Mr. Wolf if he wished to arrange a ‘shotgun wedding’‘ for his daughter while the pair was in his courtroom, but Mr. Wolf declined the offer. "It’s bad enough I have to support the no good’s offspring, but I’m sure as hell not going to support a useless drunk who hasn’t the capacity to even walk a straight line if it was painted in the middle of the road for him. Let his useless parents pay for him. What my daughter ever saw in him I’ll never know, nor do I care." He told the judge.

Wolf asked the judge if he could shoot Willard based upon "justifiable homicide". The judge said that while he was supportive of Wolf’s request, he doubted higher courts would support such a decision and recommend Wolf not shoot Willard.

Joseph Smith, of Libertytown was also found guilty on a charge of bastardy, and was ordered to pay seven dollars a month to Helen Horton, also of Libertytown for a period of 12 years.

Church Improvements Completed

On Sunday, a reopening service was held at the Mount Tabor Union Church in Rocky Ridge, after making repairs and improvements by way of the laying of a new hardwood floor with a fine wax finish, painting the interior of the church, and carpeting the aisle and the pulpit platform.

Reverend Stogmister, President of the Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, preached the sermon. That evening, Reverend Helmer, preached a sermon that was inspirational in nature with a special appeal to the young to return to life and service of the church. There was also a special concert given by the large community choir of the church.

Boy Hurt By Cross Bull

Virgil Lescaleet, son of Charles Lescaleet, of Keymar, met with a very serious accident, on Sunday evening. While his father was feeding his cows in the stable, he told Virgil to get the bull and tie him as he was becoming very cross as a result of the railroad employees teasing him. The bull turned on the boy, knocking him down, and gourd him. Dr. Diller was called at once. No bones were broken, but the boy was badly bruised.

Walkersville Pastor to leave

Rev Shilke, the Pastor of the Lutheran Church at Walkersville, has resigned to accept a call in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and will take up his duties there about November 15. Reverend Shilke has been a popular and energetic pastor at Walkersville and his parishioners regret to have him leave.

October 24

Woodsboro School Association Meeting Successful

The Improvement Association of The Woodsboro School held its initial meeting for the year, at the schoolhouse, Tuesday evening, presided over by the president, Mrs. Feiser. After the reading of the minutes by the Secretary, Mrs. Dorcas; and reports from the different committee chairwomen, regular business was transacted.

A letter was read From the County President Of The League Of Women Voters, requesting report on the unregistered women of the organization, the organization reported 100% registered.

A motion was adopted to use the school improvement fund for equipping the playground. It was also decided that the teachers be instructed to use the fund from the various sales for supplies for the schoolrooms. Plans were then discussed to make this year, the best and most profitable in the history of the Association.

Two Dollar Note May Not Be Abandoned By The Treasury

Sharp differences have arisen over whether the traditionally unlucky two dollar bill should be discontinued by the treasury.

There is a demand in the south that the government adheres to its previous intention to wipe it out, and establish a reign of Lady Luck, but New England merchants are urging that it be retained for payroll purposes.

The new five-dollar bill appeared Thursday. There are two varieties, but the only difference is in the printing on the face, one being a Silver Certificate, and the other United States Notes.

Lincoln‘s portrait, which will appear only on five dollars notes in the future, is on the face of the note. The border is much darker and heavier, designed to prevent counterfeiting. On the reverse is the great seal of the U. S. Treasury and another heavy border. The designation of the amount is in each corner on both sides, and the so arrange that the notes cannot be counterfeited easily.

The new one-dollar bill appeared sometime ago. Future new issues will include the $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes, which will appear from time to time as the plates are prepared. Uniform designing has been done for all but the two-dollar bill. The treasury will proceed with the 10s and 20s, but the unlucky note has been skipped.

It is possible that the two-dollar bill never issued as the Under Secretary of The Treasury intends that the final decision will depend upon the demand from the country.

The purpose of the new issue, he explained, is twofold, first, by making all bills of the same denomination uniform, expenses will be cut, second, by permitting the public to associate only one portrait with the bill of a given denomination will help the public identify counterfeits more readily.

October 31

Radio To Broadcast Election Returns

The C&P Telephone Company has authorized each of its local exchanges to broadcast over a ‘party line’ the returns on election night, as received by radio, providing the night is good for clear reception.

All customers of each exchange who request it, will have their phone be connected to the line carrying the results, but no conversation can be carried on with this number, as the receiver will necessarily be down in order that the voice of the radio may be broadcast through the transmitter to the phones of the subscribers.

No returns are likely to be given before about 9 o’clock, and it is quite probable that this service will be discontinued about one in the morning - no all night session, no matter how the returns may be.

Phones with weak batteries, or otherwise, not in first class order, are not likely to reproduce the voice of the radio very clearly, but good hearing, and close attention may enable all to get at least the substance of what is going on. As the loudspeaker of the radio will be about 10 to 12 inches away from the mouthpiece of the operator’s phone, the volume of sound will not be equal to voice close up to it.

Customers must asked the exchange to connect with the ‘return line,’ and C&P will do its best to give the phone subscribers, the returns as they come in. This arrangement, of course, will be subject to telephone regulations related to the lines that may be used, and not interfere with the rights of subscribers who want to use those phones for regular purposes.

The United Press Association will broadcast the election returns that will be transmitted by C&P, beginning at 7 p.m. Special wire and telegraph instruments will be run into the broadcast station, and a special staff will be working to receive and edit the latest returns, coming from all sections of the United States. Those listening in will be afforded the privilege of hearing the latest up to the minute tabulations.

Never again, said the head of the United Press Association will Americans have to go to bed on election night without know who won the Presidency.

Paid Fine For Being Profane

William McCain, of New Midway, was fined three dollars and cost by Magistrate Sherman Bowers, on a charge of using profane language on a highway of the State of Maryland, sentence was suspended on a second charge of assault. McCain pleaded guilty to the first charge, and not guilty on the assault charge.

McCain was charged with having attacked Deputy Sheriff Radcliffe, who resides near New Midway, on Saturday night. The differences between the officer and the defendants grew out of a dispute over a torch, which had been placed at a closed road, at New Midway, and which the Deputy removed to aid him in repairing a punctured tire. McCain, it was learned, swore at the officer, and also threatened to strike him when he thought Radcliff was using the tourch to follow the smell from the still he had just recently built and set into operation.

Court Cases

Levi Fischer, colored, of Union Bridge, was arranged before justice Bowers on charges of assault and battery and resisting arrest. His case was held open after several witnesses had testified, to await testimony of other witnesses. Fisher it is claimed, struck Archie Derr, also colored, at a dance at the hall on All Saints St., badly lacerating, the latter’s face and inflicting injuries from which he has not recovered. He is also charged with having struck Walter Jackson at the police headquarters on Thursday night and with having resisted the officers when he was arrested.