He probably didn't manufacture any engines, more likely re-tagged and sold another brand of engine. Many companies operated that way.
In his case I'd say he sold Aeromotor engines under his own name.
Do you have one?Here is the founders info; SMITH, Samuel J. Wholesale and retail machinery and supplies. Res., 2300 Scarff st.; office, 228-38 Central ave., Los Angeles. Cal. Born in Lewisburg, Pa., Jan. 19, 1867; son of Geo. A. and Susan (Reedy) Smith. Married to Laura Mae Arkland in 1893. Received a public school education Moved to Cal. in 1886 and entered employ of John Nicoll Nursery Co., at Elsinore, Cal., remaining until 1889; with Aermotor Co., San Francisco, Cal., 1889-92; obtained agency for Aeromotor Co. Line for Orange co., and started in business on own account at Orange, Cal., 1892; in business in Los Angeles, 1893; incorporated the S. J. Smith Machinery Co., 1900; merged the S. J. Smith Machinery Co., and L. Booth & Sons, and incorporated the Smith, Booth, Usher Co., 1911, of which he is pres. to date. Member Jonathan Club; Municipal League; Merchants' & Manufacturers' Assn.; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
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