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.

A Farmers Cooperative Company was incorporated March 15, 1919, with directors as follows : C. F. Roberts, president ; Wm. Sherden, secretary and treasurer ; L. E. Byrd, manager ; R. Vanc'e. C. A. Harris, Geo. Orr, Geo. L. Braden, E. C. Stockhouse and C. U. Cooper. A good stock of general merchandise and implements is carried with a coal and produce department, as well as live stock shipping.

At this time, December, 1919, the population of Lewellen is about four hundred.

The present postmaster is Wm. Naviaux.

An electric light plant was established in

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December, 1917. This gives Lewellen good light for business houses and homes.

The village hopes to be incorporated this year ( 1920), but some are opposing it, so it is rather uncertain.

Garden County Fair Association The citizens in and around Lewellen believed that an annual fair for the exhibition of products would be a benefit. It was decided to hold a Corn Show in the fall. On September 21, 1910, the Garden County Fair Association was organized with John Mevich, president ; C. G. Berquist, secretary, J. H. Wehn, treasurer. A board of directors consisted of ]. C. McCoy, F. H. Barber, Richard Clark. Cal" McCormick,