Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-10
TRADE NOTES.

through an error in The Star last
Sunday it was announced that a new
company had been formed, comprised
OF John L. Newbold, president; E. Fl.
Hollis. vice president and genera.
manager. and Charles b. Buck. sec
rotary and treasurer, to represent
the U. & J. spark plug i'm this vicin-
ity. 1t should have been the U. G. j.
carburetor. Elaborate tests have
been given to this new carburetor
by the car users In Washington, and
it is claimed that it gives an Increased
mileage of from 81 to 100 pr cent
per gallon OF gasoline.
The Harper -Over.and Company. Inc,
local distributors for the Overland,
WHY'S and Mercer passenger cars and
United States ard Overland trucks.
whose r. ace of business at 1885 Con-
necticut avenue has been occupied by
the commissary department of the
Navy during the war, has received
word that it will be able to take pos
session of its establishment by Sep
TENDER l. The company has conduct
ed its business from 1405 H street
northwest ever since turning its large
display rooms over to the government.
]. J. A. Krentzlein. who has acted
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Hudson Motors Company, Hudson and
Essex car distributors, ever since its
establishment in Washington, has left
that department Of the company to
enter the sales end of the business.
Mr. Krentzlein has been closely as
since its arrival in Washington. nine
years ago, having been connected
with the Semmes Motor Company
when they handled the agency. and
accepted the management of the sery-
ice department for the Lambert-Hud-
familiar with the mechanical part
of the car.
A new automobile lock il offered
ler-Dudley Company, 1925 18th street
northwest. who have taken over the
agency for Washington and surround
ing counties for the F. o. B. combtna-
ton lock. The F. o. B. lock is fixed
on the steering column and acts on
in a straight line. defeating the
thieves by making it impossible for
them to drive the car away. Towing
is also ineffective when locked.
w. r. Emerson, father of Bruce
Emerson of Emerson & Orme. local
|, Buick car distributors, il spending the
month of August at Atlantic City.
James Orme of the same firm is away
on a motor trip.
Newman B. Brown. formerly con-.
nected with several Washington
newspapers. has entered the tire bust
ness and will hereafter represent the
Rebuilt tires in Washington and sur
rounding territory. Mr.. Brown has
opened the Record Tire Company.
with salesrooms at 1927 14th street
northwest. Rebuilt tires are con-
structed by new process. subject to
$500 pounds pressure to the square
inch and are highly recommended by
the Goodyear Rubber and other large
tire companies.
Daniel A. OConnor has entered
upon his new duties as vice president
and secretary Of the. Southern Auto
mobile Supply Company Peter J.
real estate business. has also Joined
the forces of this company and Will
be identified with the sales depart
ment. representing the company on
the road.
Percy Rowe. president Of the Hem
derson- Rowe Auto Company, Cole car
factory Friday. where he went to
oversee shipment Of cars to this
city.
Steuart Brothers, Ford dealers, are
making extensive improvements to
their large plant at 141-151 18th
| street northeast. Additional space of
two new stores. Is called for in the
buildings specifications. Work was
started on the new structure during
the week.