Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-03

The death of Charles w. Terry last
| week of typhoid fever, after an illness
of six weeks. proved a severe shock in
| motor circles, where he was popular and
we'll known. In the early bicycle days he
was among the front ranks, and the
knowledge gained during those days
equipped him we'll for touring on the
roads when the automobile came along.
He was one OF the pioneer motorists of
this city. and was one of the first MEM
bers Of the Automobile Club of Washing
ton. He was an ardent lover of the
sport and thoroughly enjoyed taking long
trips with his family in his motor car.
His congenial manner and pleasant dis
position won for him many friends, and
his death will be keenly felt among those
who were 50 closely associated with him.
He continued to operate his machine up
to the day he was taken Ill, and was
looking forward to the time when he
could again enjoy the pleasure Of touring
over the roads.
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Owens has placed an
order for Chalmers '3o' touring car,
finished in blue. with cream running gear
The order was for immediate delivery.
Bert Mcclure has purchased an EMF
800 touring car, with full equipment.
The car is finished in blue with cream
running gear and has seating capacity for
five persons.
Hereafter when industrial experts make
estimates on what the motor car industry
means to the country they will be forced
to take into consideration an entirely new
factor-that Of year around employment
of the workman. Almost since the first
days Of motor car manufa curing in this
country sthe majority Of the workmen in
the various factories have had to lay of
during q part Of the summer while work
On new models was being completed. This
has meant that the car manufacturers
have been unable to promise their men
steady employment, and as a consequence
have seen many good men go to other
jobs where, even IL wages and conditions
were no better, employment has been
steady.
The position now appears to have been
reached. however, where steady employ
ment can be guaranteed.
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Gov. Fred NJ. Warner of Michigan, a
state that is the banner one in motor car
manufacture, has accepted an invitation
to speak at the banquet Of the Association
OF LACeuSeQ Automobile manufacturers 10
be held at the Hotel Aston. New York,
April z.
The Firestone-Columbus car made it's
debut in this city yesterday, when the
Columbia Sales Agencies closed contracts
for handling this well known line of ,
motor cars. The car will be handled by
Ebert 8. Maloney. who for several years
H.
new firm will be located at 1912 Wiscon-
sin avenue. where ample facilities are
afforded for handling cars.
l.. P. Dorset. local representative of
the Studebaker line. accompanied by E.
". Stratton. manager of the Philadelphia
branch. left Yesterday for motor trip
to Leesburg, Va. They expect to return
to the city this evening.
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Among the purchasers of Ford cars
last week were DR.. NJ E. Miller. H.. I. |
Duiey. James W. Simpson, F. j. Kohler
and G. NJ. Lewis. The cars were all |
model T, touring cars
One of the classiest cars seen in this !
city Is the new Cadillac go" with toy |
tonneau equipment, just received by J.
N. Stoddard Of the Cook & Stoddard |
Company. The car IL finished in battle |
ship gray, with all the metal parts nickel
plated.
E. L. Schmidt has placed his order for
an Oldsmobile Special touring car fully
equipped. The car will be finished in
dark green with straw running gear
A Baker electric victoria. shaft drive,
was delivered during the past week to
Mrs. Charles King Of this city.
According to Lieut.. Shackleton, a car
built substantially with q special body,
small wheels, long wheel base. equipped
with hooks and pockets suitable for
attaching and holding the usual equip
ments. will overcome IN q considerablel