Henry Yost, who purchased the original wagon shop of Henry Reibling from Henry Roedding in 1896, built two additions in 1897 to accommodate a new carriage and cutter showroom. Samples of vehicles are displayed on the street in this interesting scene. Shop burned in 1908. See LSC photos #1336-1338. To the north is the Kalbfleisch furniture warerooms and the original Baptist Church.

Tavistock Gazette 1901-01-10
TOOK POSSESSION ON TUESDAY - For more than four years Mr. Henry Yost has conducted a blacksmithing and carriage-building business here, but on Tuesday he and Mr. Henry Roedding, who has worked for him during all that time, took off their aprons and turned the business over to Kruspe Bros. Messrs. Yost and Roeding made a reputation for quick and good work. We believe that in two mouths Mr. Yost will go to Stratford where he will conduct a business of the same nature as he had here. His successors are bright, hustling young men, who will no doubt do well. They will do a general blacksmith and woodwork business, but will pay special attention to horseshoeing. Mr. S. Kruspe who has had seven years experience in good shops, recently had a shop in Wurtbug; but desires to work in a larger field. These gentlemen have a reputation for good work and fair treatment of their customers.

Photo courtesy of Robert Krug