The Martha s Vineyard Times
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Chicken, Boots, and Buss
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At the train terminus in Woods Hole, where Vineyard Haven men, under the employ of Island Ford dealer Walter Renear, would unload and assemble “knocked-down” Model Ts to bring to the Vineyard. Circa 1919. Courtesy Chris Baer
“Boots” Andrews, “Buss” Smith, Frank Amaral, and “Chicken” Baptiste, all of Vineyard Haven, circa 1919. Courtesy Chris Baer
Frank Amaral, Buss Smith, and Chicken Baptiste. Oil light brackets can be seen on the lower windshield corners. Courtesy Chris Baer
From left: unidentified, “Chicken” Baptiste, “Boots” Andrews, unidentified, “Buss” Smith, Frank Amaral. Courtesy Chris Baer