The Frederick News-Post, Md.
20-40-100 Years Ago — Feb. 26
Feb. 26—100 Years Ago Feb. 26, 1923 The entire town of Emmitsburg was alarmed when a motorcycle caught fire in front of the Emmitsburg Motor Company Sunday. The machine, driven by Clarence Shaffer, York, Pa., was being filled with gas in front of the garage when it suddenly caught fire. The tank on the machine exploded and it was feared that the flames would spread to the large tank in front …