Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1916 — Two Automobiles Mix on River St. Saturday Night. [ARTICLE]

Two Automobiles Mix on River St. Saturday Night.

Lee Adams, who recently purchased Harve Hemphill’s Ford “skeeter,” had a mix-up about 11 o’clock Saturday night with another Ford near the Dr. Catt residence on River street. As a result Lee’s ear was pretty badly done up where it was struck by the other car which was being driven by Fayette formerly of Remington, and who for a time run a buss line between Rensselaer 'and Remington. Adams was driving north and was on the right hand side of the street, while Burgin who was running a .taxi to the show grounds was going south and was also on the same side of the street as Adams.

No one was injured, but both cars were damaged, especially the Adams car which was struck near the front left wheel, the axle bent and twisted, one of the lights mashed and other damage done to the extent of perhaps $25 to $35. Burgin is said to have been wholly at fault for the accident. This seems to have been about the only accident of the day, although it was a miracle that there were not several accidents from reckless driving with cars.