In 1916 Roy MILLEN bought out Louis HOFFMAN, including his Ford dealership and his 2 buildings west of the Millinery, The next year the newly formed Lacona Auto Company, including Charlie HADLE and George RIDDLE built a garage and showroom. (Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)