Handwritten Notes: "1914 Mercer"

What are they doing to this car? Where are they - Church Street, possibly??

Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

Date: 1914
Location: Vineyard Haven? - downtown? - Church Street?
Keywords: cars