Gates Hardware Company is the successor of the Rohlfing and Berquist Company, who sold to them in 1916.

The first church was the Methodist, which was built in 1889, although it had been organized before that. Services were held in the school house. In 1910 the Baptist church was built, Rev. Elkins being pastor at the time. A small organization was formed and has continued to thrive. A. J. Coffee is pastor now. A Lutheran church was built and dedicated in 1915 while Rev. Clark Powell was pastor.

Phil Pizer's Quality Store was opened for

Dr. Hall, a druggist, came in 1907, and opened up a drug store in a tent. A frame building was soon put up and the stock moved into it. He stayed only two years when he sold out to Mr. W. W. Crosby in November, 1909. Crosby still runs the business.

Chris Fisher came over from Big Springs in 1907, with his stock of goods and started the Blue Creek Mercantile Company. The business has grown until now he handles groceries, lumber and coal.

Dr. Morris came in 1908, but he has since given up his practice.

The McCoy hotel was built in 1908.

Thomas Eggers who settled in this valley in 1900, started in the mercantile business in 1917, but the next spring he built a new brick hotel which was furnished and opened for business in August, 1918.

business in September, 1913. with a stock valued at $10,000, composed of everything in ready-to-wear and piece goods for ladies, misses, men and boys. The business has increased until the stock is valued at $30,000.