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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
Clam Shows More Indication Of Brains Than Some PeoE

risen, those on the ground noticed
nothing amiss with the craft.
Travelling al a height of about 500
feet the Red Devil sped north The
engines bark was audible to
these assembled below AS Tho ina
chine was seen to begin its north
east turn and head into the rays Of
the sun, barely visible in the west,
It's passenger side tilted sharply tow
ard the ground. Then tho craft Vi
brated for a second swocped sharply
down. lowered again and, hurled,
nuseiirst 10 the ground hundreds OF
feet below The women occupants
CT nearby automobiles screamed bys-
terically as Il dropped.
Neither occupant fell from The ma
chine, and hardly had the mass Of
wreCkagc mechanical and human.
catapUltcd ITSELF. in.o the corbIicid at
the rear OF the Rousseau residence, n
short distance south Of the fair
grounds. when scores Of men
started for the spot, Among them
was Charles Schmitt brother OF the
ayialor. Those who first arrived at
the scene found both men buried be-
meath the twisted and tangled wires
and rods
Spellman was FIRST removed, He
WAS conscious DESPITE Inc fact hat
his ccat and underclothlng had been
burned from his back by The heat
from The exhaust
Schmits crumpcd form lay be
meath his 2s3-poUnd engine. Across
the back Of mis- neck was one OF the
metal rods which constituted the
framework Of tho biplane.
George Schmitt was born IN New
York and was 2 years Of age. After
residing in New York seven years.
he uloved TO this city and attended
the public schools. being a pupil at
the Rutland high school for three
years before spending year at an
electrical college in New York. Sew
crai years ago he and his brother
Charles, constructed wireless out
IT. and they engaged in other anna
tour mechanical work George took
up ayiaCiCn three years ago, expert
mentIng first with u glider eli HIS CIV.
construction, ana later purchasing
' HtthlN Hflidiits tt htA l'tN Al Ass
a bip'ane Of his own construction,
and he had Gown IL successfully
throughout Suuth America aud in var
icus parts Of this country during The
last Is mouths lie aas a member
OF the Thor Schmitt Aviation com
pany, which had head quarters in
New YORK.
J, Dyer Spellmau, % years Of age,
is a graduate of The Rutland high
school. He was admitted to the bar
at the age Ct n, and since thar time
has been ae,lye in law practice. He
served as Judge og City court during
the absence CT Judge + &. swimmer
ton
Scores Of people called AZ he hos
pital last evening to inquire for The
Victims ofthe accident. both Of when
have for scmc time been amcns the
most popular young men in the cily.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
People We Know Clam Always Up Things Begin Loo

from the public service commission
TO string the necessary wires for the
installation Of electric power at the
eompany'3 present plant on Pleasant
street. A recent order of the public
service commission prohibited the
crossing of "a street by wires OF any
kind and The local electric company,
Mr.. Moore stated had been unable to
secure the permit Because of low
water the scale company has but lit
tie power at the present time and is
losing money because it is unable to
use electricity. The board adopted
resolution requesting the public ser
vice commission to- hurry action in
the matter.
The petition from T. A. Carpenter
& Son requesting that the sidewalk
on Stafford street be repaired was re-
ferred to the curb and gutter commit
tee and II was voted TO repair the
curb on Gage street which was
broken by the circus wagons.
The fire committee made a partial
report relative TO tho purchase of
hose rs authorized by the annual vii
lage meeting but the members of the
committee had come to no agree.
meht and the decision was postpon-
ed tor q month
Z Tile. clerk was authorized TO draw
orders for the following bills:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
WESTON HAS BAD FIRE
Flames Destroy Eight Buildings and
Threaten Entire Village.

Weston. Sept Only timely aid
from the towns of Ludlow. Chester
adm Londonderry tonight saved a
large portion of this village from be
ing wiped out by fire which de
storyed three dwelling houses and
five barnes resulting in a property
loss of probably upwards OF 10000
There is some insurance on the
dwelling houses.
The burned structures are
II. O. Drury's house
Drury barn.
w. H. BensOns house.
Baptist parsonage.
benson barn.
Three other barns connected with
the dwelling houses.
The fire. which originated in a barn
in the rear of The Drury house and
quickly spread TO the other structures
With racticaliy no fire protection n,
volunteers were pOwerlcss 10 check
the spread of the flames and help
WAS summoned from nearby towns.
The nearest water, was about %
rods distant from the IRE.
Much OF the contents from each of
the dwelling houses we're slVed. The
absence OF wind aided ,be Ere fight
ers and made il possible To prevent
the names from crossing The street
and communicating with other struc
lures.
The nrury house WAS an old land
mark. having been store for many
years. The hre a. 1880 O'Clock was
under control
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

IS opportunity To the husband o.
presents ITSELF as graft The wife'
carried away by thoughts c! what
the money viii buy, prevails upon her
husband TO participate in The fraud.
lie does so. not with changed view
point. however. but because Of his
love for her.
Z Is upon this permise that the
au her has built q great big human
document. a drama pulsing with hui
man experimenting truths and from Il
has developed what has been quoted
as the biggest play in the history 81
The American stage. u Is said 10 be
cleveriy written and. incidental to
the main plot. Walter has introduced
characters that are a. original. as re-
frcshing and breezy as The lines and
his philosophy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

point that she could not see where
opportunity leaves Of and graft bt
gins. and Eugene walter. the author
has told tin masioriu manner.
Much might be written ct the play.
Of Che lessen l. conveys, the philcso-
ply ID presents and the varied emo
tions ID arouses.
The story. in brief centers around
young chemist and his wife who
are lighting a sort cf uphill ight
AGAINST adversely With meagre SAL
ary until business man. a sort OF
high fnancler. walks into their lives.
lie proposes what be terms an "op-
rorumiiy" 10 the husband. ID is a
scheme 10 deiraud the government
by using an inferior brand of cement
in fulfilling dam contract The
vile views il as does the fnancis,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
MR.. HALL is CRUEL.
Percival Van L'Jsen Objects to
"Spiking" in Baseball.


"spiking' in Baseball
Editor Bennington Evening Banner
was very much shocked to read q
communication in your paper from a
MIR. Hall offering a reward to any
pcIron who would iniure one of two
others 1t seemed strange TO me
that you should so far countenancc
such a sentiment as 10 allow it space
n your paper am stranger in
your community but ! cannot believe
that public sentiment in this town
is at SO low an cob that it will not
make 4 strong protest 10 compel the
writer Of that threat to withdraw his
offer and TO express his regret for
taking such step.
II grieved me when ! read yesier-
days Banner to find not word from
any of your citizens calling for an
Immediate Withdrawal of that
Mephistophelian offer aud an abjeet
apology to an outraged communit,
! have no acquaintance with any
Of tho three men concerned 80 have
no personal feelings in the logomachy
but it matters nos how depraved and
vicious Mr.. Graves and Or. Ross may
be, there can he no reason IN this
enlightened era and in this beautiful
town amongst the grandeur Of the
mountains to resori to methods Of the
dark ages or TO those in vogue
across our border in Mexico. II MIR
Hall is so vindictive that he viii not
listen to an incensed and disguised
public. then the police officers should
give Mr.. Graves and Or. Ross proper
and sufficient official protection.
Very truly yours,
Percival Montmorency Van Du1en,
SO Beacon ST., Boston, Mass,
LIST Nice-president Morning
Glory Chapter Society. for the
Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
staI. sread.

Bread that has been allowed to h,N
come stale may easily be refrcshened
by sprinkiing Il with cold water and
placing Il In a cool oven Tor five min.
utes. This will render the crumb per
fectiy light and elastic once more hut
the bread must he eaten ~ soon rs
possible. rs it rapidly loses it, fresh.
ress again.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
DsNLY-cATGN
Bennington Young Man and Rutland
Girl Married Tuesday Morning.


Girl Married Tuesday Morning.
Miss Margaret Caicn. a former res.
ideDi of Rutland. who has resided
here for the past few months. and
Arihur J. Denley. son of Mr.. and Mrs
John y. penley we're married AT the
residence OF Rev. A. !. Barron Tues
day afternoon at one O'Clock. the
ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Fr. Rarron.
The bride was attired in a travel.
ing suit Of blue and wore white
nat The attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Sibley. uncle and
aunt or the bride.
Following the ceremony a recep.
uon was held at the home Of Nj,
ana Mrs. Sibley on Depot street al.
Ter which the couple LEFT for Rutland
lpon the conclufion OF their we'd.
uing trim The couple will reside here.
The bridegroom is employed in the
factory Of the Holden. Leonard com.
pany and the bride has been employ.
ed by the Cooper Manufaciuriny
company The couple have a hosi N
friends in town who wish them every
happiness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
NATHAN a. SMITH DEAD
We'll Known Veteran Died Tuesday
At huc OF -.


At age of u.
Nathan Abncr Smith well known
veteran OF the civil war died at the
home Of Mrs George II. Smith
Beech street yesterday afternoon
lie was in his seventy third year
For the past five years Mr.. Smith has
lived on the place known as the
Billy Weeks" place about two miles
west Of the Bennington Battle monu-
ment, noted for many years for its
splendid orchard and for one of the
largest and finest shaped maple
trees to be found in this section.
Mr.. Smith was born in Arlington,
January 81. lSil. He served in Com
pany a. 18th VI. Vols. and IL was the
men cf his type and character that
made possible the history of this
regiment known throughout history
for its fighting record. lie returned
q lieutenant of HIS company. lie Is
the last of five brothers. who served
their country in It's time cf need. No
better memory of him can he left in
the hearts of his legion of friends.
than that he was good soldier in
the highest sense Of the words.
After the war he was for mum
Der of years the trusted agent of the
late Prof Mowbray of North Adams.
in charge OF Transporting large guam
titles OF nitro glycerinc to many
points In the United States and Can.
ada. For some years he was an eff.
cient member of the North Adams
police force serving under Chief
Dineen.
His many friends will mourn his
passing. He is survived by two sist-
crs, Mrs. ID. A. Willard and Mrs.
Mary Rider, both of Chicago. one
daughter, Mrs. Clara Brown OF North
Adams and three grandchildren.
Marde'. Jennie and Doris Brown Of
Rowe. Mass.
The funeral will be held Thursday
at y. m. al the residence of Mrs.
Geo. r. Smith, li5 Beech street. In.
torment will be in Hillside cemetery.
North Adams.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
VIII Be Provided at tho State FAIR
BY tho W. c, T. y.

ny inc w. e. I. y.
The WCmans' Christian Temper
anco Union will have Rest Tent
and an Emergency hospital at the
state Fair in The place of the one
formerly occupied by the Y. NJ. c. A.
II will be located in front of Floral
Han. Fair Grounds. White River June
ton. September l6 ~. 1913. in
elusive.
Mrs. Estclla Noise Of Rochester
will have charge of the same. She
will be assisted by Mrs. Annette W.
Parmcloe c. EnoGbureh Falls. Vt.
who is graduate nurse; she is also
the pioneer of this limo of work in
the state. There will be other as5is-
tantc
Tho ladies' viii provide lunches.
aud safe aud sane drinks 4 baby
show viii be- held on Thursday, Sept.
Is. a, I o'clock. aud all mothers
with children under three years of
age are cordially invited 10 be pres
cnt. There viii he other special
features of interest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
HARDWOOD. HILL RoAD

Rough Highway improved and Now
Open TO Public.
The Harwood lin road is now
opcn &c the public. The stccpesi grade
is 8 per cent and part Of this cut is
through solid ledge At the foot is a
3 \ concrete culver with the up to
date wings. The banks are protect
Cd as\well rs the public by a guard
rail painted white A new view is al
fCrdcd the tourist as he approaches
Bennington. The houses have been
painted and the school house improv-
ed since work ON the road began.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
GRAFT OR OPPORTUNITY

Distinction is Theme Of Fine Festh-
ers" at Opera House Thursday.
That line OF distinction so often o.
scurcd between graft and opportunity
gets four people into a fearful mess
in Fine Feathers" which -. n. Fra
zee viii present here at the Benning-
ton Opera House On Thursday. sop,-
g.
The play comes direct from its
triumphant record-breaking engage
mcnts in the Cort Theatre. Chicago.
and The Aston Theatre. NeA York.
where GO ran an OF last season.
T. is the story cf how @ woman
love Of hnery so twisted her view
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
LANeDon-FosIeR
Wcllknown Young People Married
81. Francis dc Sales.

NNN-FNNNNU NhNN FNbFic MsilACu
81. Francis dc Sales.
Miss Rose Foster aud Louis T..
l.angdon were married Monday morn
ing a, $50 o'clock from So Francis
de Sales church. Rcv. \. ,. Barron off.
Seating.
The couple were attended hy Miss
Della Foster Of Rutland and Charles
banrdon of Remington. a brother OF
the bridegroom. Tho bride wore
gown ol Kings blue cpougc and her
attendant was aitred in a blue char.
meme dress.
Mr. and Mrs l.anedcn went 10 Eos
ton on their wedding trip after which
they will reside here The bride
groom is employed i'm The machine
slCp 81 the Charles Cooper estate.
They are both well and fsvorabs
known in Town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

Women MS well rs men are
made miscrablei by kidney
and bladdec trouble. Thon
sands recommend Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp-koot tho great
kidney remedy. AT druggists
in hrty cent and dollar sizps.
You may have a sample hot
$50 pamphlet telling all about
Kilmcr x Co., Binghamtou,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

ErOR SAIE-House aud lot. well located,
near mills aud shops; lot 57xl6i; house "
slated and newly painted and papered, tirst
floor has phrlor. sitting room, Kitchen. bed
room, hall aud bath room complete with hot
aud cold water; SECOND door has sleeping
rooms and hall; good cellar with "achway,
wood she'd and good garden. Prco $1,000 Mash
& Hntchins. III
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
Warm Weather Hints.

During the heat OF summer, keep
your stomach and bowels regulated
by using Baxter's Mandrake Bitters,
a gentle laxative tonic. and ward Of
diseases incident 10 the season.
Sold everywhere liquid or tablets,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING

Four lines in this column 25c. for
one time, soc per week and s1.25 per
month.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE Largo building lot on corner OF
Gage and Maple streets, also one good g.
room house with water and sewer connections
IN good repair. Price $500. Nash fiuicnns.
7ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

F|OR SALE-OwiUg TO the continued poor
health of the owner. We have been nstruc-
tod to make a snecial nritc Of Sl,0J0 OH the
Nathan Smith place. originally known as the
Remington Post Olice. with the following
personal property: 3tons coal, 3 cords wood,
IL tons hay and all small tools. Nash 4
Hutchns. GDtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SAIE-An oak upright piano Of Yves
SCR make, IN good condition. CAL or write
Mr.. Il. j. Beauleu, ia Grove st. 5t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

SALES MANAGER-Ma nufacturer wants
~ reliable party 10 open office and manage
ealcsmen; $500 To $lOO0 nccc Ssnry; you haudle
YOUR own money; should pay S5Dn first year.
Salary $50 nor month. Investigation invited.
Address. Manufacturer, suite il0j ll06 al9,
Liberty Street, New York. 78t6'-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE--Twe houses; one at North Ben
hfngton, other GA Bennington Flats Ap
ply Albert d. Woodland, North Bennington.
61tnif
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
FOR SALE

4foR SALE--A good driving horse. We ght
900 lbs. Gentle and fearless. Inquire L.
A. Davenport. 1911
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

Fox SALE-A heavy horse Il years old
weight about 1870. Apply To W. Il. Palmer.
Salisbury. 6gtB4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

NXTANrED Women 10 make silk bows at
w home. sample of work and full instruc-
lions l0c'nts. Marshall Neckwcar Co., l.lshon
Falls. Maine ,Ot5@
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

\XTANTED An intelligent and particularly
w handy young man to learn the jon print
ers trade. Apply 10 j. II. Livingston, Rem
niuHton VI titr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

WANTED -Roomc,s at $40 Union st.
w 7ii1'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

WANTED First class cook: hest OF wares
w Address T.. a. Armstrong, Dalton, Mas.
Telephone 56l2. ZIG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

XTANTED- Woman wanted at soldiers
w Hone. 74tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
WEATHER FORECAST
Probabilities for This Section for The
Next "a Hours.

For eastern New York and western
Vermont rain late tonight and Thur
day Cooler Thursday and in north
portion tonight
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE-A License Place, the North pow.
nal North Pownau. SITE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
WAN ED

WANTED To rcntia small place or farm
w immediately. Address L. H., Post Office
Box 800. North Remington, VI. 7it6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

a BSoIUTEIN FREE-wc will give TREE
IA copy Of Webster Gem Dict onaty and
will send Il postage paid Tor a little lnturua.
tton which al most anyone can furnish with
very httle trouble. Write Immediately for
part culars. Veronica Speci litics Co, 5li-5l6
Atlantic Ave. BOSTON. 10l6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

NOR SALE-Pair er two year old Durham
steers well matched. Chas. Tudor, X. Z.
ID. No 3, Bennington, Vt. 6Itl2'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

WANTED -ComDetcn woman for house
w work IN family OF two. Plain work
Apply Mrs. l.. IL. DAVIS, North st. '2t5
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

XyANTED silk spoilers and girls 10 learn.
w Apply or address Nonotuck silk CO.,
Florence, Mass. 12t2if
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE ruadla Silos. Right prices
All sizes All woods. papcc blower ensi
lagc cutters that will run with II. p. up. ono
s II. 7. badger gasoline engine IN stock, noun
ted. 4. s. Morrison. Telephone, 3J-M. 6ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE-'rhe Farm known as the Clark
Houghton farm, miles from Village OF
RcnninptOn consisting OF House and Barn aud
81 acres OF land. can he bought on easy terms.
Price si7U. Nash a Hutchins. eft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

WANTED Experienced man and wife ON
w farm. everything furnished. The pleas
ATTEST plscc in Vermont sta e. Hue place
to. good party. Right in sight of llcnniug-
tor. Address NJ T.. Hammer Office. Gil
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
ro~EHr.

U>o RENT-A FURNISHED or uulurnished
room. Arply 5u Gage 81. iite'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR SALE Building Lots on North, Depot,
Siivc- and Scott Streets. Prices on nppli-
cation. Nash IL HutchiDs. G2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

ITO BENr An s-roon tenement on North
Mcashcf. ~ NOrthSt est
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

FOR sALE-A Paid up Course in the Inter
national Correspondence School. Inquire
at Banner Oiccc. 45tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

For SALE Dirt from the post Office lot.
"A John Weber. 31tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

WTANTED BOOMERS. with or without
w board. Mrs. Clark. i06 Putnam II. sutl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

TO RENr-Thrce Of the most desirable OF.
II fssss In town. one ca sscand floor and
two on thiri floor OF savings isnk building.
q m. Dewey. treasurer f7tf
ITO kUNT 80 Desirable tcneuents ofices.
n sturre. mill property with water lower,
Indiridual sioraFc lockers hsiaf Of Wm. Y.
Hs~kS ~ North 81 Ea
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

For SALE Chickens dressed TO order, SQUAD
hrolcrs, fresh eggs; also CIPHER incuba'
t".Ts and international hrooders. Call Backus,
o.b So Street. lei. 175.M. l00tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
WHO Is
TO
BLAME.

tic 10y mail free. a
IL. Address, DIR.
N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

yYTANTED Three neat appearing mcn 10
w travel ia Vermont aud Mass 10
represent large manufacturing house. Llcrsi
salary. cummissiun and EXPENSES 10 reliable
men Position perrnaru! Rest Manufacture
ng Co.. % Hincklg BLOCK, Providence, 4, 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03

AAANTFD- Position by experienced hook
w he. pcr and Oliioe assistant Inquire at
Psnnyr Office. 2f
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-17
INSTALLED A WUR-
LITER ORCHESTRON

Andrew & Bodette have installed
a fine Wuritzer Orchestron in the
Empire. The big instrument is hand
|somely finished in what is known as
Silver Grey 1t is a s. note instru-
ment and contains a six piece orches
ira including piano and drums. The
instrument is self playing and is
run by am electric motor. Some of
the music rolls contain as many as
twenty pieces Of music, which offers
a very varied program. All you have
to do is to drop nickel in the slot
and the machine starts playing.
This instrument was installed by
John E. Daily, who is the local agent
for the Wurlitzer company.