Middletown transcript., 1915-08-14
A SUPERB GARAGE
Mr.. Elias M. ShaIIcrOss Has the
Second Largest in State
THE EQUIPMENT is MODERN

To Middletown, thanks to the busi-
ness acumen and energy of Mr.. Elias
M. ShalIcross, has come the distinction
of having the second largest garage in
the state, and the first in respect of the
character and completeness of its ap-
pointments!
The Shallcross garage is on the west
side of N. Broad street, diagonally
across from Fogel & Burstan's and has
frontage of 81 feet and depth of 80
feet. 1t is a handsome structure of
concrete block construction with gal
vanized steel sheathing for ceilings,
which in the Ladies' room, in the store
room, and in the Office, is of an orna-
mental character. The smallest posi-
BILE amount of wood was used in its
erection, so that the whole building is
as near fire proof as it is possible toO
make it.
1t is rooted with the same zinc steel
greoved metal, and is exceptionally
well lighted in every part, the front
windows being of large plate glass
which add much to its appearance. 1t
is electrically wired throughout, and at
night, when fully Illuminated from
within, and without from its large globe
in front and from its big blinking cleo
tric upright sign that spells "GAR-
AGE", and from the Illuminated "Fil-
tered Gasoline" globe, presents bril-
liant scene.
The largest room is for the storage
of autos and is 84 by AZ feet built with
concrete flooring, and holding between
so and 60 autos at one time.
A neatly furnished room having chairs
toilet, mirror etc. is set apart for the
accommodation of ladies. On the front
is the snug little office of the proprie-
/ tor, while adjoining it is the storeroom
which is filled with everything in the
way of supplies, accessories etc., that
the automobilist needs from tires and
tubes to magnetos, cyclometers and
goggles. This Auto Supply Room, Mr..
Shallcross says contains the largest as
sortment of auto supplies of every ma
ture to be found at any garage in this
state-horns, batteries, pumps, light
bulbs, Presto Light" tanks, jacks,
dry cells, etc.
In the Storage Room is an ingenious
arrangement of four tanks that auto
matically deliver as many kinds of oil
three grades for autos, one for motor
cycles, and also an automatic air pump
which initiates tire in a jiffy after at
tachment-this is free for autoist or
politicians wishing to load up with
wind.
In the rear Is a large and finely
equipt machine shop where all kinds of
auto repairing and other work can be
done. 1t is 40 by % and contains q
good lathe, drill press, vucanizer,
an emery wheel, carpenters bench and
tools, forge and anvil wise and a strong
travelling chain hoist for lifting an auto
etc, and finally, an excellent gas en-
gine which furnishes power for the
whole garage.
The repair shop is in charge of two
obliging, skilful and experienced ma
chnists, Messrs. Jack Earhard, late ot
the Peerless shops at Philadelphia anC
Jerry Husfelt recently of the Cadillac
and Simplex shops in Trenton AMI New
Brunswick, N. j., who Thoroughly un
derstand the auto, and all its mishap.
and diseases, and the electrical end o.
1t as well, and can with this tirst-clas!
machine shop equipment make all autC
repairs of any nature whatsoever,
Mr.. James w. Johns contractor anC
builder, of Warwick. made the concrete
blocks and built the entire garage
therein accomplishing piece of worl
that does him great credit.
Mr.. Shallcross is agent for the Oak
land car and is having good success il
its sale. His Improvements, their seal,
and scharacter, are highly creditabl,
both to HIM and to the town, and hi
future business will no doubt handsome
ly justify his ambitious outlay.