Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel], November 06, 1910, Page 2, Image 14

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SAVANNAH PLANS
FOR GREAT RACE
Managers of Prize Auto Contests
Expect 250,000 People
at Meet Nov. 12
SCHEDULE FOR BIG EVENTS
Special Arrangements Made for
Entertaining Throngs on
Two Days of Contests
SAVANNAH, (in., Nov. s.—Using lI|CI
plans that made the grand pri»
of lsios ;, success Is of their
Hi preparation*, the autoista and
town folk of Savannah are mapping
out elaborate arrangements for the ac
commodation or tin thousands ol spec-
Kii.'is who ■ ll] ..ii'iid Hie second run
ning or the great automobile
road i" be held in tins city on
urday. November 1-.
The work lo date h;is been <i -ae
under great pressure since tin- a
ing of tlio grand prize to the south
c i ii , ireuil was an • loventh-hour move
and caught thi local automobili club
and the city officers with urn it]
KUddennest). It la therefore to their
• that every arrangement has
bi. i, made for the comfort of both
iin spectators and contestants In what
Is expei ted to be the greatest event of
its kind i ; In this country.
it is confidently pn dieted bj
in i harge of the coming race that folly
00 persons will be drawn to tins
, hv by the running of the two days'
i .ii ■ meet on the local circuit, and
that automobillng in all its various
phases will receive c great tfnpetus
throughout the .south as the result of
the tight car and grand prl*e events.
Committees have been appointed
from among the prominent automo
bilists and citizens of this pity to han
dle the Innumerable details In con
nection with the double event, and so
rapidly and harmoniously have they
worked that despite thi short time that
the many organizations have had to
ro operate every detail haa been care-
Cully worked out, and when the first of
ill., visitors begin to arrive next wpek
Hi. > win find a heart y <vi h ome and
perfect accommodations awaiting them.
Home Idea of the work accomplished
can be gathered from reports rendered
b) the . ommitti c in charge of the
work. The course, which will be I '.-
miles to the lap, is now going through
the oiling process. The. circuit will he
patrolled by state troops and a large
eorpß of special police, The Installa
tion of the special telephone system iH
iim\' complete and the Immense seme
boards opposite the grandstands will
show, aided by these bulletins from
iihout Iho course, the position of all
competing v&vs, tho time by laps and
..Iher details incident:!! to the race.
Thore will be two grandstands,
known as stand A and B. Stand A
will have 100 boxes, accommodating
six persons each, and 6000 reserved
seats. The charge tor boxes will b«i
$50 each iinfi that tor reserved scats $?.;
gtand B will accommodate 16,000 per
son*, but the seats will not be re
served. The charge tor. those Keats
will be $1 for each day of the race.
ami half price for children under 12
years old. Seats In stand A will only
be sold for the two-day race meet,
hut admission to stand B can be se
cured for either or both days.
There will be a ten-foot promenade
at the top of each of the stands and
a promenade <>(. eleven feet between
the boxes and reserved seats in stand
A. The grand stands will be situated
on Waters road, within the city limits
and near the junction of Waters road
ami Eatill avenue, where a full view
can be had of the racing- cars on the
home stretch and the turn from Pale
avenue into Waters road.
Special arrangements have been
made for carrying the spectators from
the center of the city to the grand
stands. Street cars will run from all
parts ol the city direct to the grand
stands. The normal equipment at the
focal street railway is about 4000 per
sons per hour, but in order to earn
for the throngs which will be present.
on the day of the races extra electric
cars will be brought from all sections
of t lie sta.ti' for uso during the races.
In thi.s way it is expected that the
"What's parlor socialism?" asked
lirayctf.
"Having two callers at the Bam*> time
and letting each hold a hand," explained
Maybelle.
MUxoJiaiive features of tba »ft
M. it. "*"-B»«rT« (raso- lyl
line tank; solf raisin* XT*
Btamdf Aimer engine, two oiling; syit«nM»;
dither V or flat belts; quiok detachable
rear grnard; adjuatahle polinys: roller
tie>sHll« eoictnej free- entflna r-tutohj nM
11ns ' •traiusr. Coast dl»(:il/iUo», I.I'N
CX>IJ* IIOLL4XD. lO&i B. Mate street.
Automobile
Directory
Amplex
i.Formerly American Simplex) and Atlas
Guaranteed stlf-starter
IiI.KJNS MOTOR CAR CO.,
1062 S. Olive St.
F36iL___ MaJa 1891.
Appcrson and Reo
LEON T. BHBTTLER,
683 Boulh. Orand A\enua>
Main 7034; Horn* 101*7.
■ I " ~* ' ' . , 111 .MBPIIII ■-••«——^ttßßSVk
Autocar
M. S. BI.T.KLET ft CO..
1310-13 South (.rand ay*.
Horns 22299.
Buick and Oldsraobile
HOWARD AUTO ( iMPANT,
1144 South Ohva ntreet.
F36BU, Main ("777.
Corbin
CORBIN MOTOR CAR CX»,
1017-19 South Olive .t.
Hams AlOO7.
Glide"
45-h. p. "1911" model". $2000 t. n. h. f«o.
ton'- After ten years made and sold on th«
basis flu any other nta.plo commodity.
t>H.\rKK-GOOl)K MOIOK CO..
Troth and Olive, email»uj Kill, F2JSTS,
Kissel Kar ~
"ASK ABOITT KIHPB^ JTRVICB."
THi3 KISSEL AITOMOITII.B TO..
1246 B. Flower st. F?H37.
Knox
DOBRR-Bl CO.,
ISO 6 South Ollva St
Main 7853; Horn* F. r>fi<7.
Locomobile
LOS ANfIEI.TSS MOTOR OAR CO.
Pico and HtH street*
Main 2514; Horn* 24664.
Studebaker-Garford "40"
H. M. T. >0; FLANDERS St.
UORT, MO-'-OR CAR < 0..
10«» South Olive »t.
Hjlld Hiii. fiMM.lOlsf, I
traveling facilities will be more than
doubled.
In addition arrangements are being
made for the use of a large number
of automobiles, taxlcabs, buses an*
carryalls to care for the overflow. The
city council lias arranged that there
will be no extra charge because of the
race meet, and any overcharging will
result in the forfeit of licenses. The
committee in charge of accommoda
. headed by J. F. Gray of the
chamber of commerce, has made a
tabulation of the various hotels, board
ing- houses and private residences
which will entertain visitors during
the race meet It is expected that
with the facilities available any num
ber of visitors can be housed and fed
without inconvenience, owing to the
system which has been evolved to meet
nergency.
Special arrangements have been
made for providing meals and liKht
lunches in the grandstands during
both day* of racing and no exorbitant
charges will be permitted by the
caterer*. The same service will be
extended to the parking spaces, which
will be sold at the rate of $. r'O for each
car, with $3 additional person over six
in number. A second section of park-
Ing space will be sold at |3E a car.
admitting six persons to the car. with
an additional charge of 13 over six.
The railroads are also making prep
arations for handling the spectators
and have agreed to pay to the com
mittee in charge Of the race inert the
sum of $1 for each person brought to
the city of Savannah from points
within the state of Georgia. spe. la)
rates have been made from points far
distant, both north, south and
of Savannah, and sleeping car aocom
ttlons will he provided close to the
course. It Is hoped to make the road
races the principal tea lure of ■ sev
eral-day carnival that will attract vis
itors from all parts of the country.
While the plans along these lines are
not as yet completed, the idea of a
Mardl Oras festival the night before
the llghl car race is already making
shape, ft is proposed to have the
main streets. Including r.roughton
street, lighted from end to end with
electricity, fireworks, confetti and pos
sibly a mask carnival. If the Ides
works out Successfully it may be made
a three-night feature of the race week.
The theaters are already booking spe
cial attractions and the various clubs
and social organizations will hold
dances and receptions and open house
at the same time.
\v. ,T. Morris of Tacoma writes to
Manager F. o. Nelson, givinc the in
teresting history of a Diamond tire. |
This tire was used In the rent game,
was used one year on the rear wheel,
'me year on the front wheel, was re
treaded once and is still without a
blowout. [I was removed because of
the tread petting In bad shape. He of
fers to t^emi the tire down for demon
stration.
RANDOLPH
LIGHT DELIVERY
f I >TT¥** 1000-lb,- motor car that can take care of your business.
I ■""I Y\. Randolph cars can do the work of two teams, and can be
-■- •*• ■■•■■—» operated for less than a dollar a day. They are mechan
ically perfect; require no expensive changes to operate and will save their
cost In a year. ,
WE ARE READY TO PROVE OUR CLAIMS
IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING TO FIND OUT
PIONEER COMMERCIAL AUTO CO.
(Pacific Coast Distributors)
227 East Market Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Phones— F 6656; Main 1951
//xyrin Perfect
"THf" Motor
lIIL Car
Three Models—4o 11. 11,.I 1,. 48 11. P., 60 H. P.
See Them in Their New Home
DOERR-BROWN MOTOR CO.
Main 7853. 1205 SOUTH OLIVE. F5647.
*~ ' —
Auto Bargains
These Prices Save You
One-Third to One-Half
We. have for sale the following can guaranteed In first-class
Condition:
1910 .i passenger Corbin (almost new) , $2010
1910 5-puseenger Corbin $1400
1909 5 pai ienger Duro $6?0
Conic early and take your pick.
Corbin Motor Car Co.
Horn* AHW7. 1017-19 8. Olive St.
A
LOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 6, 1910.
WHEN FIRST
WE SHOWED
I THE—
PETREL
"30"
Some people said that California
Conditions were too severe for a
friction driven cur.
Al ologiea are in ordpr.
Not a road has been too rough,
not a bill too Steep, no company too
fast tor this marvelously powerful
car. A year of trial and tryout has
failed to show up a weakness. And
of no other car can so much be said.
THE PETREL
LINE FOR 1911
embraces mode is of from 22 to 40 H.
P., sellinpr at 1960 to 11760 f. o. b.
Los Angeles.
Williams Automo
bile Go.
1349-51 S. Main St,
PHONE 213*9
. - . • •.
Cars Always Make Good
The New Model "F" TTT? T> T?
For 1911 Is ; ; JuLll/lvll/ ;
$2650 Pacific Coast,
■ ■
Fully Equipped
Phone for Demonstration
Dorris Cars are made in four models:
Touring Car, Roadster,
Limousine and Close Coupled
115-inch wheel base; 36-inch wheels, with demountable rims;
automatic circulating oiler; selective transmission.
30-35 H. P.
The low cost of upkeep of Dorris Cars makes them the cheapest
to buy of any high-grade car on the market.
Ask Any Dorris Owner
Western Mechanical Works
Southern California Distributors
1138 SOUTH MAIN STREET LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Broadway 2912, F 5776
Home 60151 Main 8680
i
Pacific Motor ,
Car and
Aviation Co.
1217-31 SOUTH FLOWER ST.
We are the only ones In the city doing repair work and handling:
parts of WHITE STEAMERS. "We also repair or remodel any make
of automobiles.
We have the finest garage on the Pacific Coast; our treatment
of customers Is the best.
Mr. Wm, M. Conklln is our spring and forge maker.
1 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
REO and APPERSON
I can make Immediate delivery of the Apperson Little Jack (7-pass.) and
Apperson Baby Jack Touring Car. Apperson Baby Jack Toy Tonneau on
exhibition. »
Reo Thirty Tourh* $ , 400 1 Bab.v^o $55Q
«- d ™r* $1400 I p ( p k ein.. Baby... $2150
Apperaon I.illl* Jack, <Cl9fin
Sei rn-I-Hsnenger l)»»» V
"A Live Dealer Will Sell You a Lire Car"
LEON T. SHETTLER.
Home 10167. 633 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE. Main 7034.
LOS ANGELES . BAN DIEGO
Member Automobile Dealers' Association of Southern California.
Member Licensed Dealers' Association of Los Angeles.
HALLADAY AO H.P. 118-IN. WHEEL BASE »1900
A business car for busy men
A pleasure car for leisure men •
HALLADA\ MOTOR CAR CO.
12:i< 5-28 SOUTH OLIVE ST. A 3O»l
Removal
Notice
—THE—
Auto Car Commercial
Service Garage
\ Is Now at the N. E. Corner
Washington & Main Sts.
Having Outgrown Its Old Quarters
——at 1310 South Grand Avenue—
We have leased the large fireproof garage, machine shop, show rooms and
offices, where we have every facility for giving after sale. service to owners
of both nuto car, pleasure and commercial cars and others.
Garago and machine shop in charge of skilled mechanics will bo ooen
day and night. Both phones.
M. S. Bulkley & Co.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AGENT THE "AUTOCAR."
Note New Address— E. Corner Main and Washington Streets,
Los Angeles, Cal.
If you have an Inquiring 'mind and nothing else to do you can
. try out every make of automobile sold in Los Angeles.
But this would take time that few men can spare, and you
might bo suited or you might not.
"" When you buy a Buick you buy a staple article, the qualities of
which ha.ye been dtmonstrated beyond question; you are sure of
receiving full value for your money and more. You take no chances, j
you run no risks. You have a car that can be depended upon, in any
emergency.
WHY WASTE TIME IN "LOOKING AROUND" AND EX-,
I'KRIMENTING, WHEN YOU CAN BUY A BUICK? HAVE YOU
SEEN THE NEW MODEL 14 RUNABOUT? IT IS A DANDY.
AND NO MISTAKE.
'./:-;■•
Howard Automobile Go.
1142-44 South Olive Street
BUICK . OLDSMOBILE
11911 CUTTING
[ol ■ •Fs?
7^ Our 30 h, p, $1100 Roadster. S^
S?T It's a DUDEI , l^
)—* . ' H*
C^ Our 35 h. p, $1350 Touring Car ■,
Hit's a "FLASH!! LJ
UOur 40 h. p. $1650 Touring Car r^
It's a KNOCKOUT!!! %
, >
5; Cutting Car §
I*h Company _C_
Austin M'Fadden, Show Roomn,
Factory Representative. 1217-31 South Flower stroet.
Immediate delivery. Pacific Motor Car and Aviation C
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