These business scenes from Coffey, MO, were featured in the Coffey Centennial 1856-1956 book, published by Walsworth Publishing Company. Most of the dates of these photographs are unknown unless noted.
This undated photo shows the interior of the Everly Store of Coffey, MO. Standing from left are Sam Everly (owner), Steve Norris, John Witten, Jas. Chambers, Ada Witten, and Edna Netherton.
John Witten, Leland Stewart and Russell Stewart are shown in front of the Everly Store at Coffey, MO, in 1916.
Clem White, Bob Benny and Charlie Etchinson are shown inside Clem White’s Shop at Coffey, MO. (date unknown)
This scene shows Faulkner Drug Store doing business in Coffey, MO, in about 1900. Shown are Dr. Jim Faulkner, Julia West, Gertrude Galbreath, Alonzo Dugger, Jesse Rupe, Lillian Dugger, Dr. Doolin, and Fred Brown.
This scene shows inside the W. Guy Welden Store at Coffey, MO (date unknown)
Pat Cunningham, Earl Everly, Guy Welden, Jim Lou Cunningham, Millard Armstrong and John Stitt are shown in Guy Welden’s store at Coffey, MO, in 1913.
Viola Scott, John Witten and Perry Glaze are shown inside D.L. Lierly & Son Store at Coffey, MO, in 1914.
This shows the south side of Main Street in Coffey, MO, looking from west toward east.
This photo taken in 1956 at John Miller’s Barber Shop with Frank Brown getting his hair cut.
Roy Souther and Jeff Tucker of Zip Truck Line was featured in the Coffey Centennial 1856-1956 book.
Bill Drydale started his repair garage on Highway 13 in Coffey in 1940. When he returned from the Army in 1943, he started providing welding and repair services for autos and farm equipment.
Leonard Drummond built his repair and welding garage in 1946 at Coffey, coming from neighboring Jamesport. He offered every type of general repair and welding.
Walter “Pat” Duffy, a native of Coffey, MO, began his business career in town in June, 1946, after serving in the U.S. Army. Pat pioneered television in Northwest Missouri, being the first television dealer for the area.
Floyd Githens followed his grandfather’s (Henry Githens, one of Coffey’s first merchants) lead when he opened his station in 1945. Floyd offers Red-X Oil products and all accessories and tires.
MFA organized as Coffey Produced Company in May, 1923. The business supplies area farmers with all types of farm supplies as well as buying their farm produce. As Coffey celebrated its Centennial in 1956, the firm was managed by D.O. Glaze, who could be reached by telephone, Phone 3.
Roy and Jack Searl built the Coffey Locker in 1947 to provide complete meat processing services. Mrs. Lulu Searl and Jack continued the business after Roy’s death in 1950, with the assistance from Lois, the younger Mrs. Searl.
Glenn Knott built this service station fronting Highway 13 in Coffey, MO, in 1939. He was joined by Wayne Howard in 1946. Wayne had been teaching in Coffey’s school for 31 years, including 18 years as superintendent. The partners also engaged in raising and selling Hampshire hogs and Shorthorn cattle.
Mary K. Brown operated a popular snack bar in her Novelty Shop. The business sold gift items, sundries, school supplies and dry goods.
In 1956 home delivered sales of the J.R. Watkins Company products were sold by Olin W. Smith (shown at right, Phone 5) of Coffey for the county’s west side and by Matt Hughs (shown at left, Phone 68J) of Gilman City for the county’s east side. Watkins products included a full line of household, cosmetic and farm items.
Garland and Laura Mae Glaze started their cafe and service station at Coffey in February, 1948, including Phillips tankwagon service for Coffey homes and the neighboring farm area. Garland was born and raised near Coffey; Laura Mae hails from Weableau.
Elwood Walton began his commercial trucking business in 1946 serving the Coffey community and area, hauling all types of farm produce and livestock.
Lon Ann Don’s Grocery & Hardware Store was operated by Don A. and Lon Ann Prindle in 1956 as Coffey observed its centennial. The store was formerly owned by W. Guy Welden.
