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News from July 30, 1924 (The Evening Sun, via Newspapers.com™)
Car Accident on Abbottstown Pike
On July 30, 1924, a newspaper reported on a serious car accident that occurred on the Abbottstown Pike at Hartman’s Mill race in Pennsylvania.
The Cadillac touring car, owned by Charles E. Miller, a cigar manufacturer from McSherrystown, was being driven by his son, Augustus E. Miller. The car, carrying six occupants, including Mr. Miller’s daughter, Miss Alva Miller, and her friend, Miss Metzgar, was en route to the Miller cottage.
At around 5:40 in the evening, the driver lost control of the car at a dangerous curve, causing it to go over the embankment and into the stream. Miraculously, the accident did not result in more serious injuries, although Miss Alva Miller was pinned under the car and suffered contusions to her left leg, while Miss Metzgar had bruises on her left shoulder and a sprained ankle.
The water in the race was not as deep as usual, thanks to the milling activities of Mr. Hartman earlier in the day. Passersby, including William Hartman, Paul Group, and Earl Cooly, rushed to the scene to help extricate the occupants from the wreck. Doctors Goeken and Wentz, who happened to be nearby, provided first aid. The Miller party was then taken to their home in McSherrystown, where they were attended to by Dr. Brennan.
A large crowd gathered at the scene, causing traffic congestion on the pike. The car, which sustained some damage, was left in the water overnight and was later removed by LeRoy B. Stokes.
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