 John E. Law, Founder c 1940 |
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 Laura, John & Eileen Law
c 1935  Eileen Law~age 8  Grandma Laura & Grandpa John Law c 1940  Jim Benson 1995 |
 Ralph V. Law
c 1920  Jim Benson~age 6
 Jim & Eileen Benson c 1975
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From "Huckster Wagon" to nostalgic Country Store, Law & Benson holds its place
in the 21st Century serving its customers and clientele . . . yesterday, today and tomorrow.
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OUR STORY
(Please scroll down for directions and map) Law & Benson Olde Country store is rooted in 83 years of rich family tradition and continues operating as a 3rd generation family
owned and operated business.
Our lovely store is the place where the best of the past meets the
convenience of the present and where the charm of yesteryear
meets the needs of today.
Founder John E. Law built his general store next to his home after having served the surrounding community in his "Huckster Wagon." The store was originally known as the John E. Law & Son General Store. Grandpa formed the business with his son, Ralph V. Law. Into the 1950's, with his wife, Laura E. (Cook) Law and daughter, Ruth "Eileen," the company continued to serve the bustling Village of Lithopolis. At that time, Grandpa's son-in-law, Gerald B. "Jim" Benson, joined the business. It was shortly thereafter that the store name was changed to Law & Benson General Store. As the village evolved, so did the old general store. In the mid-1980's, Lithopolis became a busy destination for antique lovers and enthusiasts. New shops sprang up and visitors flocked to this little Village. Once again, Law & Benson General Store was up to the challenge, changing our inventory to reflect the times without compromising our history and heritage. |
 Current Store Sign
 "Huckster Wagon"
 Original Metal
Coca-Cola Sign (partial view)
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Y2K found us evolving
again to better meet the needs of our loyal and new customers.
With updated merchandise, we catered to the diverse and unique
tastes of our clientele, while continuing to offer
much desired naturals like Watkins Products™ and Honey House Bee
Bars™. Also found on the shelves are long lasting and economical items such
as Servus™ and Tingley™ rubber boots and Key™ denim and Duck™ wear.
Following her recent retirement as a high school French teacher,
granddaughter, Kathlynn Benson Moling joined her mother, Eileen, in the family business.
Now known as Law & Benson
Olde Country Store, we are proud to take Grandpa's
"Huckster Wagon" beginnings into the age of the world wide web! |
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