I found this article while browsing the files at the BEC Historical Society. I thought it was interesting (especially the name of the liveryman from whom the property was leased and the prices on the King vehicles): NEW AUTO FIRM FOR MANKATO—Mankato Review, Feb. 22-1916 Mankato is to have another new automobile firm, which will commence operations about May first. G. B. Bradley of this city and J. T. Dohm of Minneapolis closed a deal with Martin Wiltgen, the Main street liveryman, whereby they lease his large barn on that street, which will be completely remodeled and fitted up for a first-class garage. The remodeling is expected to be completed about May first, when the new firm, which will be known as the Mankato Motor Sales Company, will take possession with a large stock of King and Dort autos. The new firm has secured the agency for the machines in six of the adjoining counties. The Dort is a light car, and sells at $650 f.o.b. Mankato, and is a five-passenger car fully equipped. The King car is an eight-cylinder, and comes in two sizes, five and seven passenger, selling at $1,150 and $1,350, respectively. Mr. Dohm is a man of wide experience in the automobile line, having been connected for the past fifteen years with both the mechanical and sales departments of several of the largest automobile firms in the United States. Mr. Bradley has been in the employ of the Omaha road for the past 29 years. For several years he was freight agent of that road at this city and at the present time is relief agent on that line. He was also for two terms one of the city aldermen. He is a man of sterling business ability and has made an excellent record in every undertaking, which bespeaks success for the new firm.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:37:03 +0000