1895 - Henry Plaine (successor to August Webber) General Blacksmith. machine work and horse shoeing a specialty. Lyle, Minn.
1897-04-30 - Henry Plain has his new shop about completed. This makes the third blacksmith shop in town.
1902-12-12 - sold to C. E. Gilbert from Shell Rock, Iowa
1903-05-01 - In December of last year Mr. G came here from Butler County, Iowa, and became the successor of Henry Plaine.