Motor Matt's "Century" Run; or, The Governor's Courier

"Motor Matt's 'Century' Run; or, The Governor's Courier" by Stanley R. Matthews is an action-packed story from the early 1900s about the adventures of Motor Matt King as he undertakes a heroic journey to deliver an important message for the governor. Along with his pal, Chub McReady, Matt faces challenges such as stopping a runaway horse team and helping a mysterious girl named Rags, while dodging dangerous criminals involved in smuggling. The story kicks off with Matt and Chub seeing an accident involving Welcome Perkins and his flying machine, setting the tone for thrill seeking. Soon after, Matt rescues Rags from a runaway wagon while also confronting some Mexicans. As Matt puts the pieces together and figures out the plot, the governor asks him for some help. Matt gets caught up in a difficult race against the clock to stop a gang.