Sam RALSTON
In 1984 Sam RALSTON moved to Lacona and set up
his drug business in the old school. He moved the store to a
new location in 1897 and added a soda fountain, candy, cameras, film,
cosmetics, school supplies, paint, wallpaper, etc. in 1905.
(Source: Chronology of the
early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and
John FORD sometime around 1980.)