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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

ing of automobile storage batteries by
the Elmco Rochester Constant Poten-
tial method.
A Packard six, four-passenger coupe
was delivered to Miss Ella Hartman
last week by the Citizens Auto Com
pany. Miss Hartman is very mucn
pleased with the performance OF the
new car, says T.. A. Kurtz, sales man
ager of the company.
The Citizens Auto Company de-
livered Hupmobile six sedans to WI
liam A. Turner, G. NJ. lowers and j.
{: Rice during the past week.
Mr.. Kleberg of Kingsville, has
just received his Packard straight eight
club sedan, purchased from the Clti-
zens Auto Company. d
DIR. NJ. Galicia Formoso, proml-
nent physician of Nuevo Laredo, has
hung up a good mark for light cars IN
battling with the cold and mud and
shows the sturdy nature of the Star
car as a means of transportation under
trying conditions. The DR.. and Mrs,
Formoso left Laredo December IS. a
very cold and wet day, at ten a. m. Tor
San Antonio to do shopping. They ar
rived in the Alamo City at 4 80 p. IN.
and did their trading. They were IN
San Antonio nearly five hours. leaving
there 10 p. m. for Laredo. At a. M
they were at home. The car used was
a stock Star coupe, sold by the Sa-
linas Motor Company about foul
months ago to DR.. Formoso.
w. T. Stoves, well known in Sar
Antonio oil circles, has Joined th'
Ormsby Chevrolet Company as a sales
man.
Stanley Copeland, Lincoln dealer o
Mexico City, was among the visitors +
Automobile row in San Antonio las
week. He was a guest of W. NJ. Mol
gan, Of Morgan W oodward Auto Com
, pany.
, A five-passenger Packard Six soda
, was delivered to DR.. r. r. Ross las
week by the Citizens Auto Company
E. B. Roberts, Hudson-Essex deale
at Brownsville, was in San Antoni
one day last week visiting the Crockett
4 Automobile Company. Mr.. Robert
$ placed an order for several carloads G
! Hudson and Essex cars for immediat
q shipment and also tooka Hudson se'
: len-passenger Phaeton back TO Browns
: vile with him.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
Pontiac Sir
Is Listed
Az $825

World autOmotive interests
have centered their attention ON
the New Pontiac Six, which was
shown for the first time at the
National Automobile Show in
New York last Saturday. The
new six is being exhibited in two
models, five passenger coach and
twO-passenger coupe. Both are
listed at $s25.
Production on the new Pontiac
started last month when 3d.
OOO,OOO worth Of new machinery
and equipment was set in motion.
The entire production up to the
first Of the year was shipped to
various automobile shows
throughout the country, starting
with the New York exhibition.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

~ Southwest Texas. He occuuies a
now buildinC recently completed, and
carries one of the most complete stocks
of accessories and replacement parts
TO be found in any retail store IN
Southwest Texas. Mr.. Houghton's
nIace of business is located on the high
wav. and the pleasing appearance of
his establishment never fails to at
tract attention and favorable comment
among the tourists passing through
Cornns. Mr.. Houghton is particular
| lv enthusiastic over the progress be-
ing made in the construction of the
S5 600 600 deep water port. He is a
firm believer in the future of Corpus
Christi, and is unstinted IN his praise
of this popular resort. His greatest
ambition is to own and operate the
most up-to-date garage and filling sta
tion in Southwest Texas, and, at the
rate he is now going, it is predicted
that his ambitions will soon be real
lied.
Horace Wood. manager of the Alamo
Lumber Company, Ford and Lincoln
dealers at Asherton, was at the Straus-
Frank Company one day last week pur-
chasing shop equipment for his shop
Mt Asberton. Mr.. Wood is enthusias-
tic over the colonization of the Catarina
ranch which is only nine miles from
Ashrrton. and states that this is one OF
tbe most promising projects undertake
en- in Dimmitt county IN recent years
John Krieger, who has been acting
in the capacity of city salesman OF the
Straus-Frank Company for the pas
wear. has resigned and moved to Hous
| ton. John has made many friend
both for himself and the Straus-Franl
COMPANY in San Antonio, and hi
many friends deeply regret his depar
ture. He has been in the employ o
the Straus- Frank Company for tn
mast two and one-half years, most o
which time prior to taking over cit
territory. was spent on the city desk
George Rau, who has charge Of tn
complaint department or the Strau:
Frank Company, has been confined I
his home for the past week, sufferin
. from n severe cold and throat compl
, cations. He is slowly improving, how
ever. and expected back to his wor
during the coming week.
A. s. Munoz, one of the Souther
Equipment COmpany's representative
in the Republic of Mexico. has been
r at headquarters during the past tw
! weeks in attendance upon Sales Coz
, ference and otherwise acquainting hin
self with headquarters activities. NJ
Munos is feeling rather proud ina
much as he won the grand pri;
: awarded by the Southern Equipmel
, Company, by having the largest sa
|. of Lyon Metallic Equipment betwee
: November 1 and December 81. VI
: Munoz says automotive dealers al
! garages throughout Northern Mexi'
T are rapidly adopting the methods
: approved merchandising and cons
quently Lyon Metallic Equipment fl
the storing Of parts and display
merchandise is finding ready rece
/. ton throughout the Republic, also,
G find a very progressive tendency
: the part Of Mexican automotive me
4 chants in the direction OF wanting
t be right up to date. in rendering quit
5 and efficient service through the char
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

cal operation of the owners car. The
service department of the Flint Motor
Company has lined itself up with the
medical fraternity in stating and be-
lieving that "this is the age of proven
tion rather than cure" A dollar spent
on maintenance will save many dollars
for repairs. The plan calls for the lu-
IRRIGATION, tightening and adjusting OF
the car every 800 miles. \ large cut
of the chassis indicates the location of
every part and the miles at which it
should be creased or frightened. The
total cost TO the owner for this service
covering a period of 10000 miles is
only s67.9O on Flint. With the
proper care, the car after having been
driven this distance should be in per-
feet condition and just well broken in.
Many Flint owners are cooperating
with the Orsinger Flint Company in
the use of the Maintenance Service
Chart, and results are highly satisfac-
tory.
L. NJ. Kauffelt. until recently zone
manage for the Flint Motor Company
in Dallas, has been promoted and now
holds similar position with headquar-
ters in Kansas City. Mr.. Kauffelt is
well liked by all of the Texas dealers
and il has caused them considerable
qualification TO have bigger opportuni-
ties present themselves TO Mr.. Kauf-
felt.
VAIL Brothers and Jordan. of June
ton, took delivery of three Star cars
the mast week. Mr.. Hardeman, of the
above company says that more Stars
are being sold in Junction than any
other make of car. The rough country
and steep hills make the Star an out
standing motor car, in that locality.
The Citizens Auto Company Of
Hondo and the Fayette Auto Company
of la Grange, took delivery of theil
first Star six models from the Orsin
ger Motor Company this week.
The Salinas Motor Company Of La
redo took delivery of Star sedan fol
delivery to customer in Mexico, thi:
week.
B. W. Ferguson, us Hays street, i
the proud owner of a new CLEVELAND
81 four-door sedan, recently purchases
from the Southern Motor Sales Com
pany, Inc, local dealer. He praise
the car for its beauty, comfort an'
easy driving qualities.
Sargent William A.. Cox is anothe
purchaser Of a Cleveland car. He ha
. Just been delivered a new 81 coupe b,
the Southern Motor Sales Company
Inc.
George vierling, who has been hand
ling the city territory for Straus-Franl
Company for the past nine months
will take over the territory recent
, vacated by John Krieger. Mr.. Vicrlin
, has many friends among the dealer
| whom he formerly called on, all o
whom wish him success in his new ter
ritory.
r. A. Houghton, proprietor o
: Houghton's Garage at Corpus Christ
) Texas. was a welcome visitor NJ tn
] Straus-Frank Company one day dur
, ing the past week. Mr.. Houghto
owns and operates one of the mos
complete garages and filling station
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

Max Joseph of Joseph Brothers ga
rage Of Fredericksburg, was among
the San Antonio visitors during the
mast week. He received Dodge sedan
from Wroten-Hundley Motor Com
pany while here.
Guy Peasley, formerly general sales
manager for the Olds Motor Works
and now Florida real estate magnate
l.. G. Dodge, manager OF the New
York branch of the Odds Motor
Works. and Frank Williams. Dallas
branch manager of the concern, were
visitors of c. Scott Thomas, manager
Of Odds Motor Works, San Antonio
office. here last week. After spending
several days in the Alamo City, they
returned 10 their respective homes.
Trent Hardy of the technical depart
ment of the Cadillac Motor Company,
spent several days in San Antonio Wis
iting the Goad Motor Company last
week.
Famous Amos" Madison, the genial
Ford and Lincoln dealer at Del Rio,
was broadcasting cheer and good VIII
at the Straus-Frank Company during
the past week. Mr.. Madison was loud
in his praise of the chamber Of COM
merce in Del Rio, saying that they
had the backing and support OF the
business men of the city 100 per cent,
and that they were doing a wonderful
lot Of good for the city. He also TOOK
occasion TO call attention to the fact
that by far the best route TO III Paso
and California was through Del Rlo'
besides being 40 miles nearer that way
TO Ell Paso. Mr.. Madison says the
roads through Del Rio are by far
the best and anticipates seeing most
of the auto traffic next summer pass
through Del Rio when enroute to the
| West.
Louis Lippman. proprietor OF tbs
motorist supply house at Yoakum. wa'
a business visitor at the Straus Franz
Company during the past week. LOUIS
is very optimistic over the outlook iol
a banner Christmas business in spit
of the fact that his section OF IN
country was hard hit by the drough
this summer. Something for the ca
for Christmas" is the motto amoni
the car and accessory dealers at 1oa
KUN according to Mr.. Lippman. an
he states that the idea is going owe
big this year.
I. D. Mckee and 81. Armstrong
wholesale manager and wholesale reI
resentative for the San Antonio over
land Company. respectively. have re
turned from the fredericksburg an
Rocks Springs territory, where the
spent the past week. They report tina
conditions are much improved IN tina
territory with the opening Of the ne'
year.
A representative Of the Citizen
Auto Company. Gonzales. was in tn
city during the pas. week to get a
Overland touring car from the ga
Antonio Overland Company.
There is available to all Flint owl
ers a Maintenance Service Chart pull
lished by the Flint factory and used b
Flint dealers. The Flint plan chart
simply the direct. detailed informatio
that every Flint owner should hav
and know about the maintenance
his car. The plan is for the econom
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
JOHN PARKS JOINS
YANT|S, FORD DEALER

John Parks, well known in automo-
bile circles Of San Antonio, has joined
the Yantis Motor Company. He is
selling memberships into the Ford
weekly purchase plan.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

r. A. Houghton, proprietor OF
Houghton's Garage at Corpus Christi,
Texas, was a welcome visitor ut the
Straus-Frank Company one day dur
ing the past week. Mr.. HOughton
owns and operates one of the most
complete garages and filling stations
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

ing of automobile storage batteries by
the Elmco Rochester Constant Poten-
tial method.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

A representative Of the Citizens
Auto Company. Gonzales. was in tn
city during the pas. week to get ar
Overland touring car from the SaI
Antonio Overland Company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

There is available to all Flint own
ers a Maintenance Service Chart pub
lished by the Flint factory and used by
Flint dealers. The Flint plan charts
simply the direct, detailed information
that every Flint owner should have
and know about the maintenance OF
his car. The plan is for the economi-
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
FRAUD, COURT RULES
Gives Judgment for $1,5T3 in Fa- yor of U. S. Tire Company of Hart ford Against James Ballantyne.

Bridgeport, Jan. 1a tPl-A "deib- crate fraud" was practiced upon the United States Tire company. Hart. ford, by James Ballantyne, Jr.. Bridgeport, when Ballantyne with out the knowledge or consent of his father, signed the name of Ballan- tyne, Sr.. to a guarantee upon which the Hartford firm relied in shipping merchandise to Ballantyne, Jr, it IS held by Judge Isaac Wolfe n a mem. orandum of decision filed in superior court today.
 Judge Wolfe hands down a iudg. ment of s1,673 In favor of the tire company and to be paid by Ballan- tyne. ST. He likewise declares null and void warranty deed and 8 quit claim deed under which the Ballan. tyne property on Gurdon street, Bridgeport, was first transferred to Michael Svihra and then 10 Mrs, Teresa Ballantyne.
 It is declared by Judge Wolfe that Ballantyne negotiated the two deeds with the intent" and purpose of placing such property beyond the reach of the plaintiff"
 The judgment lien, he rules, will hold against the property.
 The Hartford2 company brought suit to collect s2.ooo damages for tires delivered. The copartnerShip of James Ballantyne and son was dis solved on March Is, 1924
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
UPWARD TRAVELS
 OF PRICES HALT
Buying and Selling Pressure
 Felt in Market

New York. Jan. 1s Hp - Re. sumption Of the upward move- ment of prices in today's stock market was interrupted. at inter. vals, hy bear selling and proht-tnk- ing, Pool operations were stlmu- lated by n reduction In official call money rates 10 per cent, loans fin the outside market" being quoted as low as 3 1-2.
 Short selling was aggressively conducted in the banking issues Of tho announcement that an official inquiry into recent mergers would begin here next month. Renewed weakness ot [, g. Alcohol was as- sociated with unconfrmed rumors ot lower prices and loss Of con- tracts.
 Public utilities were heavily bought in anticipation of impor- tant merger and dividend develop ments, American Water Works and Public Service of New Jersey each selling 3 points above yesterdays final quotations, Heavy liquidation Of the motors was resumed in the carly afternoon, with Hudson and General Motors the principal tar gets.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
SEES AMERICA AS
 GOLD MINE OF ART
Will Give Beauty to World in
 Next Century

That America will give to the world things of artistic beauty and excellence as yet undreamed of, was the prediction Of pr. II. k. Denlinger, professor of history at the Connecticut Agricultural col lege at Storrs, in an address 10 tho New Britain Lions club at noon today al the Burritt hotel.
 pr. Denlinger predicted that the next century In American life will mark the development Of beauty and art and drama. He said the Pennsylvania railroad station and the Grand Central terminal in New York are the most beautiful of their kind in the world and added that only in America can one find a railroad station with an art gall lery within it's walls.
 He referred to the skyline of New York as a. thing of artistic distinction and said the Woolworth building Is cathedral. American ideals in art even now are attract- ing the attention of the world he added.
 American materialism will be ex- plotted, not in things commercial but In beauty and art and drama during the next century, he stated.
 The problem in America today Is not to get the scholastic courses in our educational life but to hu manize our lives into a liberalism Of ideals. A. democracy will not survive without a background q. spirituality"
 The speaker referred to the pro posed new community church being erected at Storrs. for whiSh New Britain is being asked to contribute S12,000.
 A new method Of awarding the attendance prize was announced by President Harry Hancock. Names of all the members of the club, vis- itors and guests are thrown into a hat and name selected. If 1t hap pens to be the name of an absent he will be notified that he won the prize but forfeited 1t by not being present. The member or guest winning the prize the follow ing week will be awarded both. The prize today would have been the property of Claude J. Leroux had he been there. He Is in Bermuda and 1t will go to someone else next week. It was donated by Attorney David l.. Nair,
 W. C. French. general chairman of the Lions frolic reported that the affair was a tremendous success. from an artistic standpoint, and that a financial report will be made next week.
 It was voted 10 have Ladies Night on Thursday. January 2S, when 72 persons of the cast will be invited guests.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
KIWANIS CLUB BANQUET

Ladies" night will be observed by the Kiwanis club of New Britain tomorrow evening. when the mem hers will take their wives or sweet hearts to the annual banquet Of the club. The banquet will be held at the Burritt hotel starting at 6;S0 o'clock. The program consists of singing. and instrumental music by a string trio, an accordian. and the Rexmere orchestra. President j. M. Ward will speak and the annual address will be made by Rev. Dr. A. A Ahlquist.
 The feature of the banquet will be "flet mlgnon with mushrooms, :" according to the report of the pro- gram committee, consisting of Harry Billings, Arthur Berg, Ben Hubbard, Charles Hoffman, D. J. Leavitt and H, NJ. Martin.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
Six Crow Indians Spend
 S2,500 in Four Days

Washington. Jan. 1a P>--That the simple redman takes kindly to the luXuries of civilization was indicated by the expense account Of delega- ton Of six Crow Indians who arrived here four days ago from Montana to consult with officials Of the bureau of Indian affairs.
 The visit thus far cost the delega- ton $500 10 be paid out of tribal funds. The original allotment for the journey was s1,200. but the band of braves barely arrived before it was necessary to raise the amount 10 $i,So0. Another financial crisis developed today and s7Oo more was added.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
USE IT IN RADIATOR
 BUT NOT IN STOMACH
White Ribboners In Session Here o. K. Alcohol Mechanically
 But Not Melicinally.

Alcohol Is all right for oil burners and automobile radiators, according to vote taken by the Hartford county institute of the w. C. T. t.. this afternoon in session here. but it is of no earthly use in the human stomach.
 This decision was arrived at fol lowing a lengthy discussion on the value or harmful properties Of aI- cohol mixtures as 8 medicine. The tnsctitute is in session at the Meth odist church. The meeting opened ths morning in charge of Mrs. Roy B. Clark, of East Hartford. prcsi- dent.
 Representatives are present from IS local unions throughout the county There are about loo people present.
 The discussion of alcohol as medicine took place this afternoon. It was an open meeting and con- Sumed the greater part of the after noon. By unanimous vote 1t was decided that "Alcohol may have its uses mechanically. but it is useless .and harmful when used mcdicin- 'alIy."
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
City Items

City Engineer J, D, Williams will speak 10 the Exchange club this eye- ming, After the meeting the month. ly session of the board of control will be held.
 William T, Louds, general effi- ciency manager for tho American Hotels corporation. has established temporary residence at the Burritt hotel and will be the guest of Man ager John F. weakley for a week or ten days.
 Miss Attr.Yeh of Syria will speak at a meeting of the Commonwealth club at the Y, NJ. c. A. this evening,
 L, C. Morrow of New York. man. aging editor Of The American Ma. chinist, will speak at a meeting Of the New Britain chapter, American Society Of Mechanical Engineers, Thursday evening. The meeting will be in the state trade school at 7:S0. Hc will talk on "The Advantages Of Keeping Shop Equipment Up to Date"
 Frank B. Cox, ot Cox & Dunn. is confined to his home on Trinity street by illness
 Sadie F. Chiodi has been named defendant in an action for fore closure Of A mortgage. The suit was brought by Belindo Persi of Trenton, N. J, through Kirkham, Cooper. Hunserford & Camp.
 Julius Zack through W. F. Man. gan. has sued Teonl Gajda for $500 damages. The suit is the result of an automobile collision Sunday evening at the corner of Lawlor and North streets. after which the de- fendant was fined t25 and costs in the police court on charge of reckless driving.
 The marriage Of Miss Pauline De- Pianto Of 9s Clayton Court and NJ. Dehenian took place Friday night at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Sakao Jacobs Of 2i Fremont street. A we'd ding reception was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs Jacobs and there were about 50 guests present.
 Isabella circle, National Daugh- ters Of Isabella, will meet this eve- mig at 7:30 o'clock at the club rooms.
 Entracht lodge. No. l9. c. D. II. S.. will go to Hartford tomorrow night to play pinochle against Teu- tonla lodge. Members will meet al Central park 10 take the trolley.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
YOUTHFUL AVIATOR
14-Year- Old Boy Flies From An derson, Ind, to Philadelphia to Testify Before Committee.

Washington, Jan. 19 R --Farnan Parker. 14, having just flown in an airplane from Anderson, Ind, 10 Philadelphia appeared today in the office Of his congressman, Repre- sentative Vestal. the republican whip who made plans Immediately to have him go before the house committee Investigating the aircraft situation,
 The boy discusses the technicali- ties of aviation like veteran. and Mir. Nestal wants his testimony as an illustration ot what you can do in the air,
 Young Parker has been a licensed pilot since he was lS. He Is in Wash ington with his mother Mrs. Fred Parker.
 He left Anderson last Thursday, and after two brief stops, reached Philadelphia Friday. The trip took IS hours. His mother followed by train.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-19
Washington Church Will
 Permit the Charleston

Washington, Jan. 19 CT9 - The much berated Charleston and other modern dance steps will have haven here in tho new parish hall of the Church of Our Saviour. Tho building also houses a bowling alley and a theater in which was recently produced a musical comedy written by the pastor. the Rev. Edmund H, Stevens.
 The church is Of the Episcopal faith. The Rev. Mir. Stevens says that he sees nothing wrong about the Charleston. and would rather see his congregation dancing in the parish hall than down town.
 "I don't see where the boys and girls are going to pordiuon just be- cause they want 10 enjoy them selves" he tells objectors.