| In 1911 Levi Lichliter
opted to move his business to the Elk Lick Supply building on the northwest
corner of Grant and Ord Street. This building was originally built
by the Merchant's Coal Company and was used as a company store. Some
new features of the store included; hardwood floors and counter tops as well
as under counter bins which tilted towards the clerk (giving better access
to the dry goods which were sold). Items such as dried beans, peas,
macaroni and rice were scooped from the bins, placed into a paper sack and
weighed. Levi also sold flour, fancy groceries and maple products.
Being one of the first business establishments in the county, Lichliter's
were the recipients of the first shipment of flour and bananas. |
