Tracing the Career of Frank M. Underwood, GAS ENGINE PIONEER

We will continue F.M. Underwood’s story from where we left off with his departure from Sandusky, Ohio.

The Elmore Venture

Of incidental interest, the Elmore Independent, dated December 1899, covers the story of Harry Rice and Chas. Gallant, Elmore natives. Together, they built one gas engine during the period of February to April 1899. The engine was reported to weigh about 300 pounds and generated more than 2 horsepower. This data is included in this compilation only because Harry Rice was later an employee of the Underwood Co. in Elmore

The , December 14, 1900, reports, “For some time, our Board of Trade has been trying to secure a factory of moderate proportions to locate in Elmore, and they have succeeded. Last week they closed a deal with F.M. Underwood to move his gasoline engine from Sandusky to Elmore. The plant, consisting of numerous large lathes, drill presses, planers, and all the other machinery and tools sufficient to equip the shop for the manufacture of engines from 1 to 50 horsepower, arrived here Thursday. The new works will be in the building formerly occupied by the Elmore Bicycle Co. The building is being remodeled to suit the new industry, and it is expected that the plant will be in full operation by