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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
MILLIONAIRE IS
DARING DRIVER
Armour Ferguson Is Youngest
Registered Racing Pilot on
American Auto List

Armour Ferguson, the millionaire
sportsman driver, who is the young
est registered racing driver on the
American Automobile association list,
Ia planning an active campaign for
the coming season. Young Ferguson,
who is Il years OF age, will campaign
the Mercer car which he drove In such
sensational fashion on Oct. 10 at
Brighton Beach track, where he won
two sizzling sprint races.
Ferguson has driven at numerous
courses, including Pablo Beach, Fla.
Galveston, Texas; Port Jefferson, l.
l.; Gutenberg, etc, but not until his
sensational work at Brighton last fall
did he attract marked attention and
established himself as remarkably
clever, daring driver. His racing the
coming season will be financed by
himself. and not by the Mercer fac
tory. The regular factory team in
cludes Ralph De Palma, Caleb Bragg
and Spencer Wishart, and Del Palma
will give Ferguson any cooperation
and advice that II Is possible. 1t will
be recalled that De Palma has always
driven as professional, whereas
Bragg and Wishart drove purely for
sport, just as Ferguson does.
Owing to the fact that three Mer-
Ger cars already have been entered
at indianapolis, Ferguson will be un-
able to participate in this event. as
the rules do not permit more than
three cars OF any one make In the
contest However, in the near future,
he will be the attraction on various
ether courses throughout the country
The Mercer he now handles Is dupli-
cate of the car which Ralph De Palma
formerly drove.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
PLAN GOOD ROADS MEET
FOR LENAWEE COUNTY

GLEN HAVEN, April ia big
good roads meeting is being planned
for this section of Leelanau county for
the earlier part OF May. At this meet
ing an attempt will be made to de-
velop sufficient enthusiasm to assure
the improving OF the main roads
through Glen Arbor township. Presi-
dent ID. II. Day of the Western Michi
gan Development Bureau has promised
to lend his assistance. Among the
speakers secured are the Hon. Frank
Hamilton. the Grand Traverse road
builder, and John |. Gibson secretary OF
the Western Michigan Development
Bureau. Both OF these men have had
considerable experience in speaking al
road meetings and will give informa
ton regarding the latest ideas on road
improvements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
AUTO THIEVES CAUGHT
AFTER THRILLING CHASE

Stealing big automobile while the
wife OF It's owner watched them from
window OF her home. Friday eve
ming, Henry Erickson. aged %, OF No.
50 Trumbull-ave.. and James TIL. %,
OF No l162 Gass-ave.. were caught
after thrilling chase by citizens and
police In autos and on motorcycles.
A third 10y rider" escaped.
The car. owned by John Huetteman.
was standing In front OF his residence
No us Hazelwood-ave., and Mrs.
Huetteman saw the three young men
climb into the car. and start of at
full speed.
She ran 10 the porch and screamed
and motorists started In pursuit OF
the fugitives.
Meanwhile. police were notified
and motorcycle officers and nyine
squadron were sent out TO Join the
chase
Patrolman Clarence Cook finally
stopped the car al Palmer-ave. and
ST. Antoine-st.. capturing two OF the
men, while third escaped.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
AUTOS SUPPLANT
HISTORIC RAILROAD
Buzz Wagons Whiz Along Line
Where Stage Coaches and
Carryalls Used to Run
BY n. A. COFFIN,
Manager Firestone Tire 4 Rubber G
- A~.A. Mall


Manager Firestone Tire 4 Rubber Co,
Of New York.
SAN JUAN, p. r., Aug. l9.-The old
Spanish highway from San Juan to
Ponce, Porto Rico. is today the set
ting for sight which would make
the old Spanish grandees gasp, could
their spirits but return.
Where stage coaches. and carryallf
used to bump along from hacienda 70
hacienda, today autos whiz past max
ing record time between the two
points mentioned. 4
1t takes twelve hours by rail to
make the trip. when trains are on
schedule. and before that q couple Of
days were needed to drive the dis,
lance. Now the Atlas line Of autos
makes II in Ave hours.
Considerable difiiculty was expert,
enced at first in operating the auto.
line because OF the effect the climate
had on the rubber tires of the cara.
Delays owing TO blowouts caused By
the heat, were frequent. II was hard
to be sure OF schedule.
Some time ago, the operators adopt
ed Firestone Tires az their exclusive
equipment, and since that time tho
trips have been made like clockw0rk.'
Now that the heat-resisting Firestono
Red Inner Tube has been perfected
an even better schedule Is In force
II is but another case of American
progress revolutionizing the slow ana
backward ideas OF the torrid countries:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
Staging 500 Mile Race
Is No Easy Task, But
This Man Makes Coca

polis-that is part OF the work of Mr..
Myers. And there were $4,000 in at
tendance at the race last year. Myers
is one Of the most trusted employees of
the Speedway corporation and enjoys
the greatest confidence of Carl G. Fish
er, president Of the indianapolis Motor
Speedway, who is really responsible
for the staging of the race. Myers has
handled the mass of details for botn
the former 500-mile races. The success
OF those events is a matter of automo-
bile race record
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

INDIANAPOLIS. April l9.-For the
first time In the history OF American
automobile racing. foreign cars, enter
ed by their manufacturers and plotted
by foreign drivers. will compete
against American made cars In the
their annual 500-mile International
Sweepstakes Race at the indianapolis
Motor Speedway, May 30. Two
Peuseot cars. which stand at the top
notch OF French Grand Prix winners,
and the famous English Sunbeam car
will compete. These cars are now be-
Ing tried out IN Europe and Will be
brought TO America early In May
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
WHO'S WHO IN AUTO CIRCLES

The hand OF the automobile indus
try has reached across the continent
and then some and brought c. o..
osborne 10 this city from Honolulu.
He came to Detroit from the Hawai-
ian Islands, where he was engaged In
the export business, in January, and
while here the magic touch OF King
Automobile led him TO the Wayne
Gardens while the automobile show
was In full swing Attracted by the
classy look OF the Keeton car, and
still further impressed after he had
Investigated 1t, he thought that while
the Hawaiian Islands were one OF the
most prosperous and promising sec
tons OF the globe, the outlook In De-
troit looked glowing enough TO leac
him TO change mis- plans and cast his
lot In this city.
Today Mr.. Osborne is senior part
ner OF osborne & Whitson, Limited,
Michigan distributors for the keeton
Motor Car Co. In their attractive
salesroom at No. 728 Woodward-ave.,
a CLASSY Keeton car explains at once
why the firm was organized. MIR.
osborne was found in the salesroom
expounding the merits or the car
while Charles Whitson, Junior mem
Der OF the firm. and who Is well
known in automobile circles, was
travelling in the state organizing
agencies TO handle IT,
Honolulu Is most attractive
place" said Mr.. osborne. but the
sameness OF the climate tires per-
son. The temperature ranges from
81 to 81, which makes one appreciate
the Detroit climate. The business
conditions are excellent in that sec
ton OF the world, which Is quickly
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
Forelpu Automobi/eS VIII
Compete Against American
Cars In Big Auto Race

where they will be turned mp on the
big track at indianapolis. Jules Goux
and Paul Zucarrelli have been
seen at the wheel OF the Sunbeam.
The Peugeot and Sunbeam cars have
long been formidable rivals In Europe.
and when pitted against the best cars
OF American manufacture it will cul-
inmate a triangular rivalry, interna-
tional IN character, which should
make the race tho most nercely con-
tested speed battle ever waged The
foreign drivers are all men who have
won their laurels In the worlds great
est races and are noted for their dar'
ing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

INDIANAPOLIS, April l9.-Staging
a 50O-miles race, is no easy task. but
the man who does most TO make II q
financial success and, therefore, an ar
tistic success, is Theodore +. Myers.
auditor Of the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway. 1t is Myers duty. among
many others to see that the visitors to
the Speedway are properly cared for.
Seeing that all those seats get to peo-
pie who buy them; seeing that the
purchasers are properly cared for and
entertained when they reach Indiana
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
FIRESTONE MANAGER
TALKS TO VULCANIZERS

Mr.. c. Fl. Gerhold. manager Of the
accessory department Of the Firestonot
Tire and Rubber company. Akron. o.,
was the chief speaker at an INFORMAL
dinner rendered to the vulcanixers Of
Detroit by II. A. Conn, local manager
of the Firestone company. at the Girls,
void hotel. Friday evening, April 49,
Mr.. Gerhold explained many OF the
ms and outs Of tire repairing and his
intimate and long experience in the.
business made his talk exceedingly
valuable and instructive.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

necessary money out OF his business
all at one time for the purchase OF
machines. In many of the smaller
progressive communities OF this coun'
try, some Of the local tradesmen have
dubbed together to buy motor equip
ment on the cooperative plan.
Even In so small place as Rush
Vile. H.. with a population OF only
1000. the grocers are doing their de-
livery work with two motor wagons
en- a cooperative basis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

shown by the large number OF auto
mobiles in use. Most OF them are
higher priced cars"
Mr.. osborne lived in Toronto, Ont,
before he went to Honolulu He Is
abundantly imbued with enthusiasm
so far as the outlook for the Keeton
car is concerned and this new arrival
from far-off Honolulu ought 10 lnow
because he has been In contact with
business conditions enough TO know
promising outlook when he sees It.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

acy. But 1t Is safe to say that be-
fore many more weeks have passed
the factory will refuse further orders
against this years manufacture.
Incidentally 1t Is illuminating TO
know that during the month OF
March just passed the company built
and sold 1864 Fords of total valu-
alton OF something like $10,000,OOO.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
Trucks DO Great Work

Two light Studebaker trucks have
been steadily at work In Dayton. ever
since the food. operating transporta-
ton line between that city and Spring
field. o.. and bringing In steady
stream of supplies. The trucks were
lent by The Studebaker Corporation
and are in charge Of factory drivers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
California; Bio Race

California is eagerly loking forwar0
to the first annual Los Angeles-Sar
Francisco road race for which o.
Studebaker "25" is now pathfnding.s
1t will be squirt OF about 400 miles
and will cross the mountain ranges.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21
Second Grand Canyon Tour.

, The second annual Studebaker tour
from Phoenix. Ariz. 10 Grand Canyon
will be run early this season. Entries
OF more than 90 Studebaker cars are
already promised.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-04-21

no feathers The plain, neat kind that
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
Local Comment
Observation-Disclosures

The reports from the different de-
partnents of city affairs, fi!ed at this
weeks meeting of the council, furnish
food for thought and bring up the
question, Where will we come QUIZ
With the city spending in the first
three months of its fiscal year nearly
$4,000 more than was spent during
the same three months of last year.
there may be room for raising the
question.
At the same time the council is
spending more money. the receipts are
diminishing An individual may af-
ford 10 spend more money for his or
binary living expenses this year If his
income is larger than il was year
ago, but if the income is getting
smaller the ordinary good business
policy OF an individual would De TO
shu, down the expense. Altho the
water collections in the clerks office
show an increase. the total receipts II
this office show falling off of $685.
over the same quarter Of 1912. Again,
the receipts in the mayors onice nave
fallen of 50 per cent during the first
three months OF the present fiscal
year as compared 10 last year. Mayor
Willard collected a tota. Of 1852
during the three months OF this year.
and Mayor Jones collected s1..s2-SS
during the same months q year ago.
The present mayor doubtless, has
made more friends By his lack OF col
lections in the shane Of fines, licenses.
etc. than the ex-mayor did by collect
;r h>ts ~ 10
up as well.
II the council keeps up its average
Of the aTst quartz. .h-nonI the year.
there IS q good chance for big deficit
at the end OF the hsca! year. The net
increase in the city's expenses, how
ever. is not $4,000. but nearer $1,000.
for more than $4,000 has been spent on
the new fire station authorized by the
taxpayers. This sum, and more TOO.
has been on hand for several years.
The big increase in the expenses OF the
first quarter has been IN the grading
fund. where $4,000 had been spent.
Another increase in expense is s5s3-45
spent in the police department this
year over the same quarter last year.
This increase IS due TO the addition Of
TWO members 10 the force. The placing
on of the two additional men will
mean over $4,000 for the year Then,
when the reports of the present quar-
ter are due, an increase in salaries will
be noted. for beginning July the
mayor and members Of the council re-
ceive more money.
Ya- all me -i01G the aY-IaraSi0o in
heard from the city hall that because
the city is SO short OF money needed
improvements Of this. that, and the
other can not be made. The park is
in need Of improving. and now tina,
il has become a popular place by rea-
son Of the street car line extension
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
SHIPPING MATERIAL TODAY.
Rails and Connections for Track {
HAi.A Aua.uA aaA Main EHnAe4ld

Rails and Connections for Track at
Third Avenue and Main Expected.
Manager Charles Munson. OF the
Iowa Railway and Light Company. re-
ceived notice today that the rails,
frogs. and other materials to connect
the street railway tracks at Third
avenue and Main street would De
shipped from the Pittsburgh mills to-
day. Earlier misinformation led him
10 believe tina, the material had been
shipped several weeks ago. The ship
ment Is expected by Aug. /, and as
soon as it is delivered here the work OF
connecting the Main street and Third
avenue lines vii! be begun without
delay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

j. l. veach and Garfield Wooten.
well-known farmers Of the New Provi-
dence neighborhood. spent Friday In
the city on business. Mr.. voach has
returned recently from the semi-cen-
tenniai OF the battle Of Gettysburg. in
which he participated ~ . member Of
the Thirty -e4ghth NORTH Carolina in
fantry. Mr.. veach enjoyed the reunion
on the old battlefield Immensely, but did
not see many Of his old comrades. But
one man whom he found served in the
same regiment. and there were only q
few from his brigade present. This il
not strange. however. when explained
by Mr. veach that, when Lee sur
rendered his shattered army to Apo
mattox there were only seven men left
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

afRording people means Of transporta-
ton, more money spent here would be
well spent. But the fund available for
the park 10 only 3,400 . year, and that
does not 20 very far toward keeping
things looking like park should. The
proposed ooulevardinG scheme to
neautify the driveway and entrance to
the park. we are told. must so over
at least another year because the city
has not the money.
The city Is now having served not
ices to property owners either TO cut
their weeds or have the work done at
city expense and the costs taxed to
the properties. The weeds should be
cut and II the property owner does not
90 1t the city should. Hut. it is pointed
out, Why does not the city keep its
own door yard clean and set good
example! Some of the streets are
hileo with rank growth of weeds
"hlcn. II they are allowed TO ripen,
VIII De auntcient to seed down the
lawns and yards of property owners
Tor blocks.
II the weather proves favorable Aug
promises TO be miniature county
1alr when the people of the county
gather TO participate in the grocers,
butchers. and -four and feed mems
picnic. Years ago. when the grocers'
picnics hourished. it used to be
thought that the picnic could not be
success unless it was held at some
Tar distant point. Clear Lake. in those
DAYS. was the most popular point.
Many hundreds of people were always
attracted by the excursion. and a big
time was always the rule But the
picnic is to be at home this year, and
II is planned TO make it bigger than
ever One notable improvement in the
plans 10 making most of the events
OF the program open TO all In the
old days the bulk of the prizes went
to the grocers themselves and their
clerks and families, and all the out
sioer did was 10 look on. Now, with
everything free and everybody well
come. and nearly all the events open
TO all. the day should prove a gala day
for many people.
The announcement this week Of the
purchase for Improvement of the
former Duffield home place on Jerome
street. a tract OF ground Of nearly
thirteen acres, and with possibilities
of fine improvement. comes as good
news not only 10 the particular sec
ton OF town where the land is sit
uaied. but to the entire city. Talbot
1~ennox- the buyer has outlined his
plans fer improving the property. and
II he is able 10 carry out the scheme
as he now expects Marshailtown will
see something decidedly new and
beautiful in the way of residential
section. Mr.. Lennox plans TO make a
residence park out of the acreage
and make OF the land a place OF scenic
beauty. where fine class Of homes
may be built
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
1IadEs-REPUBIIcAT, MAnsHAIIrowN,I IOWA.

then for the Kennedy Optical Com.
pany. Of Detroit. firm In which he
had a financial interest. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morehouse went from here to Detroit.
where Mrs. Morehouse died something
less than two years ago. Wnen they
lived here Mr.. and Mrs. Morehouse re-
sided at $40 West Church street Tor
time, and they also had rooms at the
D. 8 Good home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

Conrad Record: The many Conrad
friends Of Mrs. Robert Eckles will be
pleased to know that she continues %
make very encouraging Improvement.
She 10 able TO be about the house. 10
able to depend more and more upon
herself and her speech 10 almost nor
NAL. She 10 still at the home OF her
sister. Mrs. A. Stewart. Of MARSHALL
town. where she 10 taking treatment
NJ n anecinliat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

The Marshalltown Club is behind a
movement to light with eiectroliers
South First avenue, Main TO Church !;
South Center street Main 20 Church,
and Church street Center 20 First
avenue The plan had It's inception.
IN the desire OF the club 10 have the
block on South First avenue lighted.
Secretary c. A Myers has raised par,
Of the money for three additional
lights for the east side Of this avenue.
There is q post IN front OF the Ma
sonic Temple, and the plan IS 10 buy
three others, and distribute the four
al equal distance along the curb
line.
County Expected to Help.
II Is expected that the board OF su-
pervisorS Will assume the cost Of furn
shing the posts and material needed
for the twelve electroliers required for
the three sides OF the court house
square. a campa ign of solicitation for
money for South Center street and
Church street is 10 De begun Monday
ny Secretary Myers among the prop
er,y owners and business firms in
business il those streets. Eight posts
10 the block, the same number as are
USED on South Third avenue. is the
plan mat mas teen prepared. EacA ot
the posts VIII carry FIVE lamps.
Block Cost 1912.
Figures, prepared oy Councilman
Do.r l. Lamb ard City Electrician /
Schneider, show that installing the
posts il the block on West Main
street, between Second and Third
streets, cost s2lo The cost was d.
v;ded as follows: conduits. wire
switches, plugs globes, lamps and
other materials, slos.5t: six posts. s7o:
labor, $3.50. The property owners
paid the entire cost. which made the
expense divide al the rate of s17S7 for
each sixty-foot lot
Ii will cost the city about $3.50
month 10 light the block. The city
will maintain the lights free OF costs
Superintendent Lamb says the street
lighting department of the city IS
ready 70 extend this lighting system
on any other streets on the same
terms if the property owners will
furnish the posts and other materials.
Turn on the New Lights.
The block or Main street between
Second and Third streets was il!umin-
ated for the first time last night with
the cne-iamp electroliers. The six
posts lighted the block well and the
property owners II the Block are
pleased with the investment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
J.E. moREHousE MARRIED.
Former travelling Salesman Of This
Civ Webs Detroit Youno Woman

TorHeF TdVeTIHS oaTesHsN OF H's
City. Weds Detroit Young Woman.
Announcements we're received II!
his city today Of the marriage Of John
E. Morehouse. former travelling
salesman of this city and Miss Mar
garet Marian Thompson, at Detroit
Wednesday. Nj. and Mrs. Morehouse
will be q, home al lsi Magnolia ave
nue. after Nov. /
NJ. Morehouse and the first Mrs.
Morehouse lived in this city for sew
eral years prior 20 about FIVE years
ago. Mr. Morehouse was travelling
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

Why Suffer With the Heat?
When an hours auto ride will cool
and refresh you. Special attention given
to picnic parties. Pleasure riding and
general livery business. Barbour Auto
Company, phone S3S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

: his horse to an electrolier post, he
WAS brought into police court this
forenoon by Officer Charles Hurd.
! After filming Smith IS and the costs.
the mayor RENTED the fine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
GREGORY on COMMITTEE.

Master Of Local Masonic ledge
Named for Grand Ledge Duty.
Frank B. Whitaker, Of : Hillshoro.
grand master q Tie Ic-s Masonic
grand lodge. has appointed George
Gregory. master of Marshall lodge, of
this city. - q member on the com.
mittes on mileage and per diem for
the grand lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
|PLIN EL[g1RD[ERS
| FOR AROUND SQUARE
MARSHALLrOWN CLUB BEHIND
MOVEMENT TO EXTEND LIGHT.
ING SYSTEM THREE BLOCKS.
COUNTY IS ExPEcED
TO DO ITS SHARE

Part Of the Money to Buy Posts for the
East Side Of South First Avenue Has
Been Raised-Pian Eight Posts for
Each BIoek-county Will Have to
Buy Twelve.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

Licensed - We'd.
Aurelio Hernandez. railroad laborer.
aged 50. and VIENNA Moriilo. aged "a,
both Of Lamoiile.
Benjamin ]. HERMAN. freight
brakeman, aged 3S. and Loretta HI.
Bevin, aged "a, both Of Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

Ties 70 Lamp Pest; Fined.
Because r E, Smith. agent for the
Singer Sewing Machine Company. tied
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

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