The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-07-07
CHILD Is INJURED IN
TRYING TO CROSS ROAD
Little Blaine Bittinger, Grants
vile, Suffers Broken Leg and
Bruises Sunday Afternoon
(By G. w. Diefenbach)

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Little Blaine Johnny" Bittinger,
youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G.
Bittinger, suffered broken leg, sew
eral bruises and abrasions and possib-
ly internal injuries, when struck by
car driven by a tourist last Sunday
afternoon while the child accompanied
by his sister attempted to cross the
highway. 1t seems the children had
some reas on for visiting a certain
place, some distance from their home,
and were attempting to cross the
street, absorbed in their mission and
failed to notice the machine, which, it
is reported, was not travelling rapidly.
DR.. N. R. Davis dressed his wounds
and later ordered him taken to a
hospital. He was removed to the
Western Maryland Hospital, Cumber-
land, for observation and treatment.
His exact condition is not known at
this writing. The tourist was from
Topeka, Kan, and did everything pos
sible to make amends for the unfor-
tunate happening, although it is
claimed he was not at fault.
Recent Weddings.
Edwin Kolb, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Kolb, and Miss Marie Har-
mon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Harmon, all of the Cove, were
married on Thursday of last week in
the German Lutheran church, Cove,
by their pastor, Rev. H. H. Ficken-
scher, before a large assemblage
of relatives and friends. Following
the wedding, a sumptuous wedding
dinner was served at the home of
the bride, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Kolb left by motor for a trip to
Niagara Falls and other cities in New
York and Pennsylvania. There were
So persons present at the dinner; all
Of the uncles and aunts being present,
besides other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Kolb received many beautiful
and useful gifts. They will make
their home in Accident.
Emerson Sebold, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Sebold, of Hoyes, and
Miss Gertrude Beachy, only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Beachy, Of
Negro Mountain, were married on
Saturday, July 2, at the Catholic Par
ish House, Oakland. A wedding din
ner was served on Sunday at the Sc
bold home. Mrs. Sebold was a public
school teacher for several years and
Mr.. Sebold is an energetic young man
doing contract hauling.
Head-On Collision.
John Blocher and Lester Custer, of
Jennings, were considerably cut and
bruised when they collided headon
with another car on turn in the Ma
tional Highway near Little Crossings
last Wednesday night. Both cars, the
other belonging to a tourist, were
damaged considerably by the impact,
making it necessary to call for assis-
lance from one of the local garages.
Both men were treated and bandaged
Injurs Thumb.
j. C. Miller had his thumb badly
lacerated and crushed last Thursday
while shoveling screenings at the sta
ton, where road materials are being
unloaded for use on the highway. DR..
Davis dressed the wounded member
and Mr.. Miller is now convalescing.
Chickens and Tires Stolen.
Thieves carried away fifty choice
young chickens from the poultry
house of Edwin A. Beachy, of Negro
Mountain, last Thursday night; they
also stripped several tires from Mr..
Beachy's car, but overlooked a new
tire which he had purchased and not
removed from the inside of the ma
chine. The garage was not locked,
but lock was forced open on the
chicken house.
Adam Snyder, aged about rs years,
living near Accident, died suddenly
on Tuesday night. Although about
year ago he was struck by car and
never recovered completely from the
accident, his death came suddenly and
UNEXPECTEDLY, he being as well as
usual on Tuesday evening. Funeral
arrangements have not been announc-
ed. Obituary next week.
Church Society Meetings.
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society met
last Thursday in an all day meeting at
the home of Mrs. Eta V. Engle,
Englewood. A most enjoyable day
was spent by those attending.
The Reformed Missionary society
met last Wednesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Noah Warwick. There
was a large attendance. Mrs. Harold
Boucher was leader and Miss Ruth
Keller gave a very enlightening talk
upon the topic studied. Mrs. Warwick
entertained with a course of delicious
refreshments.
Bridge Club at Shade Mills.
The Bridge Club was entertained
last night by Mrs. M. w. Whiteford
NJ. NJ