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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-03
Real Estate for Exchange

HOUSE-And lot in heart of city
with modern conveniences, on car
line. to exchange for property on
kennebec river water front. Address
Mrs. J. u. dupont, care Armstrong;
store. North End, Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-03
BUAINR6S SERVICE


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Prompt service Prices right. q.
We MeEEall iFlewef shop, Augusta.
14IN4R AND CARPENTER WORK.
/ .rIsHstusa repairing. wood turning. job
Plans Ter aeesaw for sale, suitable
Ior children. Everett E. Hatch. IL
EeAtef St. Richmond Tel 64-i3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-03
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EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-Femaie a.

BOOKKEEPER - ANTED. ONE
WHO CAN TYPEWRITE. GOOD
POSITION FOR RELIABLE PER-
SON. APPLY Fl. CHERNOWSKY.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
By William II. Ste1cart, Jr.

lock when the brake Is fully applied.
Make sure that the brake engage
ment Is equalized so that the pressure
on each wheel is equal II one brake
Aolds and the other does not the
car VIII skid. WIKI an equalized
Lradng effect. the tire wear will be
f. Iessened and the tendency 10 skid
reduced 20 a minimum.
Motor Department - When first
starting my F'ordson tractor IN the
morning. find Il difficult 70 engage
any Of the gears on account Of trans
mission spinning. After tractor gears
warm up, gears mesh readily.
have trouble with slipping ciutch
especially in high gear. tractor re
fuslng 70 pull more than itself /
use a very heavy grade Of lubricat-
ing oil recommended by Magnolia
Co. for this tractor. and summer
grade Of transmission oil. Oils
changed frequently. Please advise
remedy and most convenient way 10
get TO the defective parts for ad-
iustment J. B.
Evidently all Of your trouble is in
the clutch. A multiple disc Gluten IS
used and undoubtedly the friction
plates need 20 be replaced. In order
10 remove the clutch for repairs you
will first have 10 separate the housing
at the middle where the fy-wheel is
located Would suggest that you OBJ
tain from the U@a-~~+ 1~aIer one Of
The ForlsOn tractor manuals. This
instruction booklet VIII give you de-
tailed information as 10 how 10 pro-
coed with repairs. This Is a valuable
booklet for you 10 own.
Motor Department-When running
in high gear, slow speed. the ma
chine has a tendency to buck or act
as II the wrong cylinder were firing.
When running fairly good speed.
seems to go all right. but If I give
her a little more throttle, seems not
TO get enough gas. When running
idle notice the spark jumping from
one wire 20 the other at distributor
on magnetic. The wires are heavily
insulated with rubber. but the spark
still jumps. II 1 put my finger be
tween wires going 10 spark plugs.
the spark plays across my finger. ]
would appreciate very much if you
viii tell me how 10 remedy same.
as IL has given me a lot of trouble.
H o.
Probably your troubles are all due
to defective insulation on the high
clean out all dust from inside Of
the distributor. If carburetor is out
OF adjustment it will then be shown
by popping back at carburetor Gin
dicating lean mixture) or strong
odor Of exhaust Indicating rich mix
ture.)
Motor Departm ent-Recently my
car went into a ditch and bent the
steering mechanism badly. 1t has
been repaired. but does not seem
20 be right yet 1t does not steer as
good as before. All the parts look
alright and seem TO be straight but
1t does not steer as il should. Do
you think the parts have been
Strengthened right? wiz thank you
10 give me some suggestions.
A. s.
From what you have said it ap-
pears that the axle is bent or has
shifted from its proper position on
the spring. The set Of the spring
shackle will help you to determine
this The main axle from pivot to
pivot, should set at right angles to
the frame. The steering knuckle
arms TO which the drag link is at
tached should have an equal set;
shat is the angle between the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Motor Department. have a 1915
model Ford. which I overhauled ate
ly putting In new rings new valves
and frightened up all bearings After
running about two weeks there seems
% be a slight knock in the engine
although ] frightened the bearings as
tight as possible when had them
down. What causes % 20 knock now p
Z am also using a Usco timer instead
% a regular Ford timer 7 have
head that the time is too strong for
q FORD. and causes the motor 90 fire
at the wrong time and that would
Jar the engine enough 20 cause Il 10
loosen the bearings I have heard
also % take or the lower bearings
and bore a Il inch hole IN the bot
ton Of each bearing 50 that each
time the bearing goes 90 the bottom
OF oil pan & would pick up enough
OF 90 feed the bearing and keep IL
from burning out. Can this hole in
the bearing inJure the bearing any
or VIII o. really help % feed the oil
70 the lower part ~ bearing And
information you can give me Ia the
above viii be greatly appreciated.
am, q. r.
When you overhaul an engine. it
IS not enough TO tighten the bearings
The rods and pis-ons and crank
shaft. exc. must be in perfect align
nlent with cylinders This usually
requires a careful scraplng and fit
careful alignment III .he shafts ana
parts. When this is done the bearing
surfaces will wear evenly and re-
main I'm proper adjustment The
time n correctly set viii not cause
The knock. Make sure that It is
too far advanced. When timed and
wired according 70 firing order the
cylinders should not function out Of
time. Drilling hole in lower half Of
hearing can do little IL any good
II should not be necessary since che
oil flows 20 the bearing from the up
perside and is spread over the bear
ing surfsce by means of the oil ducts
Large holes in the lower bearing
caps viii tend 10 weaken them.
Motor Department. have a 1916
model 90 Princess car Will you
please tell me through your depaI,-
ment where / can get parts for this
car and the make OF motor i'm it2
This car has a set spark Dixie mag
neto. How much advance should it
have on this carr
The engine was made by Golden.
keIknap &, Schwarfz Detroit. Mich.
and they are still I'm business. You
can purchase parts from Auto Gear
& Parts Co. 291 Marietta ST., At
Ianta Ga. Spark should be set about
10 degrees before top center. How
ever. this is a matter for you to de-
eide. In order 90 obtain best results
the spark should be advanced as
much as conditions viii permit
Motor observation-disclosures answer
this in your news column. / have a
1919 Overland 8 machine which has
a small knock VIII lateral or end
motion in crank shaft cau-e it? Have
examined all bearings and cannot
find Il. J. A.
There should be no end motion in
the crank shaft, when YOU overhaul
your engine be sure TO eliminate It
Installing new bearings if necessary.
Also see that there is no end play
in the cam shaft and timing gears.
Motor Department-Please let me
know through your paper, the best
way 20 adjust the brakes on a Max
well car. =. Y.
Jack n.y. both rear axres and see
that each wheel turns freely. Then
adjust each brake until the wheels
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

knucklc point proper and the offset
steering arm should be equal on
each. After these points have been
determined the wheels should be
aligned by The adjustable link be-
tween the steering arms The front
wheels should have about one-quar-
ter inch foregather: that is. they
should toe in slightly. a slight un-
dergather Is also advisable.
Motor Department-When my car
Is going down a steep hill I can hear
grinding or growing somewhere.
Does this show lack OF grease
Where can look for the trouble and
what should 1 do to correct same?
c. s
Take of the cover OF the gear
case. and I'll up 10 me level OF the
Put the same oil into the differen-
tial housing OF the rear axle. Do
not put in too much as It viii run
out and get on the brakes. II the
noise Is still there you should bring
the car 20 a stop when in such posi-
tOin and note whether grinding noise
occurs with engine idling. Also de-
clutch and coast with engine dead.
You may determine whether the
trouble is in the engine or else
where.
Motor Departme larger fly
wheels used with 12-cylinder engines
or four cylinder engines?
The more cylinders We have the
less hy-wheel is needed. 80 that fly
wheels on eight and 12-cyllnder en-
giaes are smaller than those on four
and six-cylinder engines. On en-
gines OF one 10 four cylinders there
are dead periods when no power IS
being developed. The fiy-wheel car
ries the crankshaft over these places
Engines with more cylinders have no
such periods tH~ ~Gwer strokes
develop The fiy-wheei tones down
the strong parts OF the power stroke
and speeds up The weak parts thus
giving a much smoother turning ef-
feet on the drive shaft and rear
wheels.
Motor Department. have been
told that an ole shoe, cutting Oft
the rim, can be inserted IN another
old shoe. and that the shoe can be
used or travelled with a number OF
mics. Please advise just how to
insert. make Jap. and cover blowout
hole in the old shoe. and If it is
necessary TO place additional patch
in the old shoe TO cover blowout.
c. y.
Sections from an old casing may
be used 10 advantage in cases Of
blOw-outs. The edges OF the sec
ton should be carefully bevelled to
prevent injury to the tube. 1t is
also advisable to remove the tread
from the section in order 10 reduce
the thickness. II is hardly practical
TO install an old casing within an
old casing.
Motor Departm emit have a Ford
touring In trying 10 make a steep
hill recently l got stuck The en-
CINE had plenty OF power, but the gas
did not enter the carburetOr. l could
get the engine started by pulling the
primer several times. Engine would
then make a few explosions and stop
for lack Of gas. Could it be "A leak
in the connection Of pipe and car
buretor. or is it so high that the
gasoline cannot reach the carbure-
tor? The car has run good since
then. Thanking you in advance.
L. Z.
It is very evident that the car
buretor is higher than the tank.
When you used the choke valve you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

It is not advisable to use a non
skid tire on one rear wheel and a
plain tread tire on the other rear
wheel. The plain tread tire will be
forced TO do the skidding and will
wear out much faster. 1t is best 10
equip both rear wheels the same in
order to obtain uniform tire wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Grease spots on the body are hard
to remove with linseed oil and soap
and one is tempted To remove them
with gasoline. This will ruin the
finish and should never be used. Use
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

On account Of the heavy strain to
which the bolts of a demOuntable
rim are subjected it is advisable to
make frequent inspection and see
that all the nuts are kept tight. If
the threads Of any bolts are worn,
put In new bolts, as a serious acct
dent may occur if the threads strip
and the rim comes off.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

An excellent compounds for polish
ing the implanted metal parts Of the
car may be made by mixing soap
and emery powder into a paste. This
will remove any rust that may have
formed and viii leave the surface
smooth without scratching.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

When a car is washed care should
be taken not to SPLASH water on the
engine. Water in the carburetor or
magnetic means considerable diff
Guilty and delay in getting motor to
run properly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Z kerosene spanngly to remove them,
as it viii dull the surfaces If used
freely or often.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

co over the rims and free them
from rust 50 that tire changing may
be easily done. Heavy rust should
be filed off and finished with sand
paper wrapped around a block OF
wood. Then use aluminium paint or
the special rim paint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

When the roads are wet IL is adj
visable to avoid driving fast over
sharp stones and in car tracks To
cut rubber easily one usually vets
the knife. The same principle ap-
plies to conditions surrounding the
use of tires.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

When a car is newly painted care
should be taken to remove any r1l55d
or other foreign matter as quickly
as possible. If the mud is allowed
TO stay on new paint over night il
will be difficult to remove the mud
stains. If these stains penetrate the
varnish it VIII be necessary TO re-
touch such places. After the warm
ish has become thoroughly set there
is not so much danger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

1920 DODGE SEDAN
Dodge Sedan with
five Royal cord tires. driven
6, 200 miles. just repainted
rich coach blue-$1.35O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
HELPFUL HINTS.

A little dust on the body or hood
is a constant Irritation TO the new
owner and so he wipes it off with
cloth, grinding the grit into the
polish and soon spelling the finish.
A light dust brush of fine hair may
be used. but the only satisfactory
way to remove the dirt is TO flow
water on Il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

1920 OAKLAND TOURING
Nearly new. driven 5000 miles.
five good tires, in excellent con-
ditiOn-$650.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

CADILLAC TOURING
Reprinted and good tire equip
ment- A real bargain-s700.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

drew out what little gasoline there
was in the carburetor. If you in
tend trying such steep hills it will
be well 10 put in one gallon tank on
the dash. connecting II to the fuel
lire by T. When you open the
valve Of the auxiliary tank close the
valve under the main tank.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

STUDEBAKER LANDAUS
Three-passenger, four and six
cylinder closed rOadsters. just
the thing for cool and rainy
weather, can be had for from
$3.50 up TO $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

OVERLANDS
We have a number OF Overland
tourings that can be bought
from $500 up-BARGAINS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

1917 BUICK TOURING
Newly painted with winter top,
cord tire@$70O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

1919 STUDEBAKER SEDAN
4 light four-cylinder sedan. has
FIVE wire wheels with FIVE good
tires. newly painted-S1.000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

DODGE TOURING
Here IS Dodge touring that
has been priced 20 move
$525.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

REQ TOURING
Five passenger, with five good
tires, good paint-s6OO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

CHEVROLETS
One Sedan with good tires and
IN excellent condiuon-8476.
one touring car. new battery.
good tires-S35o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

ALLEN TOURING
price will move IL Quick-{250.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
1917 sTUDEBAKER

A 7-passenger 6 cylinder tour
ing car with 5 good tires and
good paint A rare bargain
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

0EBAKER BIG SIX
That mighty king of the road
with the wonderful silent motor,
1921 model with Rex Top, new
iy painted, five cord tires
$3.50.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29
WadsWOrth

Miss Florence Chandler, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Chandler, died Wednesday afternoon
of last week at the family home on
Broad street following a long illness
from chronic pluerisy. She was
aged 35 years, 1 month and 18 days.
Miss Chandler was only three years
old when she came to Wadsworth
with her parents from Sharon. She
attended the public schools and grad
uated with the class of 1905. For
several years before her illness she
was employed in the Office of the
Ohio Injector company. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home on
Saturday afternoon at 1880 conduct
ed by DR.. c. B. Etter. The deceased
is survived by her parents.
There were no bids for the Hum
boldt avenue paving bonds amounting
to $11,822.33 or for the $4,000 bonds
for sewer and water mains on Port
age street. The bids were to be open
ed on Sept. 16 but there was not a
solitary bid to open.
Samuel, young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Welty, underwent an opera
ton for hernia last Thursday after
noon at his home.
Worden Ball, former Wadsworth
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29

er VS., the unknown widows, heirs, etc.
of Daniel Ford, deceased; action to
quiet title. The land at issue is To-
Gated in Liverpool township, known
as part of lot No. l. Defendants
claim interest in land by reason of an
uncancelled mortgage executed in
1860. ]. w. and ]. A. Seymour, at
torneys for plaintiff.
Chas. H. Somers VS.. Harold and
Helen Biggs; action for specific per-
formance and equitable relief. Plain
tiff claims that he purchased under
contract from defendants a property
in Wadsworth village on July 18, 1921,
complying with every condition of the
contract, but that defendants have
never in turn delivered to plaintiff a
warranty deed. The suit is to COM
pei defendants to do so. 0. D. Ever
hard, attorney for plaintiff.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board Of County Commissioners OF
Medina County, Ohio, at their office in
the Court House, at Medina, Ohio, until
100 o'clock P. M on Friday, October 21
1921, and opened Immediately thereaf-
ter, for furnishing Of all material, ma
chinery, appliances and labor. and
building complete Of the following
bridge in Medina County:
Bridge No. 40 on I. C. II. No. 32, three
miles north east of Weymouth on
Township line between Hinckley and
Granger Townships.
To be repaired and built in the man
ner and form as is provided by law, and
according to the plans and specifica-
tions on file in the County Auditors
office of Medina County, Ohio.
Proposals are also invited for build
ing, said structures according to plans
and specifications to be furnished by
the bidders which plans and
specifications must clearly, set
Of the spans, and must be accompanied
by suitable drawings showing the ma
ture, quality and sizs Of material to
be used, size and strength of the struc-
ture when completed, and also whether
there is any patent right on the pro-
posed plan, and if any, on what part
thereof
Each bid must contain the full name
Of every person or company interested
in the same and be accompanied by a
certified check in the sum of ten per
cent Of his bid, on some reputable Me-
dina County Bank, payable to the
County Treasurer for the benefit of
Medina County, Ohio, as a guaranty
that If said bid is accepted contract
will be entered into in accordance with
said bid within ten days thereafter and
its performance properly secured by
legal bond.
Should any bid be rejected such
check will be forthwith returned, and
should any bid be accepted, such check
will be returned upon the proper exc
cution and securing of the performance
of said contract.
If the work bid for embraces both la
Dor and materials they shall be seper-
ately stated in manner and form as Is
required by law.
For said purpose all proposals must
be made on blanks which will be fur
nished free of cost by the County Sur
vey or, and said proposals shall be seal
ed and endorsed with the name of the
improvement and addressed to the
Board of County Commissioners of Me.
dina County, Ohio.
The Board of County Commissioners
Of Medina County, Ohio, reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
Willis r. Leach
]. e. Gault
John Ewing
County Commissioners of Medina
County.
Sept. 22-29: Oct 6-13.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29
ADMINISTRATORS SALE REAL
ESTATE

In pursuance of an order of the Pro-
bate Court Of Medina County, Ohio, l
will offer for sale at public auction on
the 18th day of October, 1921, at one
o'clock P. M. on the premises at No.
629 West Friendship Street, Medina,
Ohio, the following described real
estate:
Situated in the Village of Medina.
County of Medina, State Of Ohio, and
known as being the West Part Of Lot
No. 2S7 on the Medina Township side
and bounded and described as follows:
On the North, South and West by the
North, South and West lines Of said
Lot: ana on the East by land in said
Lot owned by G. Washburn
Said premises have been appraised at
$1800.0O.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
This property consists of a fairly
good house and other out buildings and
estate.
F. w. WOODS. Administrator,
Medina, Ohio.
Sept. 9Th, 1921. t5
Sept. 8-15-22-29.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29
COURTS
NEW CASES

Bertha Neumeyer VS.. Alfredo A.
Trumm and The Ohio Fuel Supply
Co.; action to recover on promissory
note for $4,635, and foreclosure Of
mortgage on land known as part Of
lot 8 in Lafayette township.
Chas. A. Curtis VS.. E. S. Ludlow;
action for money only.
John Radie VS.. Nellie Burner and
Ada Burner, a minor, and Frank Bur-
rer, executor of win of Lena Rode,
deceased. Latter died Sept. IA, 1920,
leaving plaintiff and defendant sole
heirs-at-law as next of kin. In his
petition plaintiff asks that the will be
set aside for the reason that shortly
before time of making rne will, said
Lena Radie was coerced and unduly
influenced by defendants, Nellie Radie
and Frank Burner, so as to give all
property to minor defendants. The
parties to the suit reside in Litchfield.
Arthur VanEpp, counsel for plaintiff.
F. H. Odell VS.. J. H. Firestone and
?. c. Bigelow, sheriff; action for in
junction and equitable relief. The in
junction is asked to restrain the sher-
iff from selling certain property in
Spencer township to satisfy a judg-
ment secured by Firestone. Plaintiff
AYERS that he is sole owner of proper
ty, while defendants Judgment was
secured, it is alleged, in March, 1887,
and is now dormant, claims plaintiff.
+. W. Woods, attorney for plaintiff.
Edmund Steyer and Johanna Stew
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29
Success Attends
County Fair
Against Odds

The annual county fair has passed
into history. Handicapped at the
start with bad weather the continu-
ance of which made necessary the ex'
tension of the fair to Friday, the
total atterdanc; fell substantially be-
low that of last and many previous
years, th. 'as.., as whole the fair
may be sad to have been a successful
one, and aside from attendance, prob
ably the most satisfactory one in the
history of the Medina County Agri-
cultural society.
The number of paid admissions on
Wednesday, was 4,787; on Thursday,
1888; on Friday, 1867.
The races, which were held on
Thursday and Friday, were good and
fairly exciting, the summaries follow
ing:
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-09-29

boy, died at Quincy, Mich, last Thurs
day, according to a message re-
ceived by A. A. Cahoon. Burial was
made at Akron, Saturday after
noon. The deceased was a son of
Chester Ball and is survived by his
mother and one brother. He gradu-
ated from Wadsworth high school in
1895.