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