Looking Back

100 YEARS AGO

March 1, 1917

SPEEDERS ANSWER TO COURT

A short but interesting session of Judge Mann’s court was held yesterday morning, the occasion being a sort of reception to automobile speeders. Six defendants were found guilty, paying $7 apiece in fines.

Different members of the town council are planning to take turns in watching for violators of the speed rules. While the ordinance forbids a speed greater than 10 mph, it is understood that the councilman are not going to be unreasonable about it, but are determined to prevent the running of machines at excessive speeds through t...