in the newspaper of March 16, 1912, carried no such slogan.16 Despite the complete absence of publicity on plans for automo- bile production, it seems apparent that the Aument brothers did not give up at that time. In January 1913, brief specifications for the Carroll Car appeared in Motor Age and in

company. A fire broke out in the company's shop late in the evening of February 13, 1906, and before it was put out the shop was completely gutted. The company lost twenty-four finished engines and parts for several tractors. In addition the company's machinery, patterns, and tools were destroyed at a

much less expensive motor car. No decision was made at that time. 31 On Feb- ruary 19 Sam Rowe, Thomas W. Martin, and James F. Thompson were appointed to solicit subscriptions for the $13,000 worth of stock still available.32 The company was finally organized in early March. Officers were Sam Rowe

factory was in good running order he would begin work on his "auto truck invention." 26 There was no suggestion that S. J. McFarren was using Thomas wagons as chassis for the assembly of motor trucks by the Auto-Traffic Company of Columbia. Work on the Thomas motor truck was started during the sum- mer