Ike Eichler sent me some photos of old Miles City matchbook covers. I like Spike's Dive -- "DIVE IN CRAWL OUT"

The Rendezvous Club, Miles City

Leon Park Nite Club, Miles City

Klamm's Bar, Miles City

Custer Club, Miles City

Spike's Dive, Miles City

Got any from L.P. Andersons?

I probably have an L.P. Anderson matchbook around someplace. Why do you ask?

As a young and impressionable male, I always appreciated a trip in to get tires fixed.

Ha ha, it occurred to me later... especially knowing you... why you made that inquiry.

David has been gracious in posting some of my matchbook covers et al. Will send him a few L Ps so Bridgier can get his fix,

Here you go Bridgier. This is from my own personal... ummm... collection.

If I get banned from the site for this it's all your fault.

L.P. Anderson Supply Co., Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Crossroads Inn, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Ramage Inn, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Weather Seal Insulators, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Village Beauty Salon, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Buttrey Foods Matchbook by David Schott, on Flickr

Deluxe Motors, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Here are Ike's L.P. Anderson matchbooks.

L.P. Anderson Supply Co., Miles City

L.P. Anderson Supply Co., Miles City

L.P. Anderson Supply Co., Miles City

Jeez. I had no idea L.P.Anderson was a purveyor of porn.

LOL, that's the tip of the iceberg, you should have seen the calendars, pens etc.
Anyhow, framed on the wall of the exhibition hall entry way at the fairgrounds is a very impressive collection of Miles City matchbooks.

Some more great old matchbook covers courtesy of Ike Eichler.

The blue and gold one that is difficult to read is for the Turf Bar which was located at 611 Main St. and must have operated around the WWII timeframe. It seems the liquor license that was being used at the Turf Bar moved to the Olive Hotel and the Turf Bar sat unused. The Leon brothers (Leon Park Nite Club) leased that building from Pete Mincoff (for $75/mo) as a contingency plan because they thought gas rationing during WWII would keep people from driving out to the Leon Park Nite Club. They wanted an in-town location to relocate to if business dropped off at the Leon Park. Gas rationing was never a problem for the Leon Park Club so the Leon bros. never relocated to the Turf Bar location.

"Our Beer Makes You See Double and Feel Single"

Assorted Miles City Bar Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Bar Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Bar Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Bar Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

When the 600 wasn't at 600 Main anymore:

600 Lounge, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Jewels' Steakhouse, Miles City by David Schott, on Flickr

Some more matchbook covers thanks to Ike Eichler. Look at the rates for the Milligan Hotel!

"IF YOUR WIFE CAN'T COOK DON'T DIVORCE HER KEEP HER FOR A PET AND EAT AT OUR PLACE" -- Log Cabin Cafe

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

keep her for a pet

Men were pigs.

I love you man.

A few more great old matchbook covers from Ike.

Does anyone know where Miles City Motor Company (a Buick dealer) would have been located? [EDIT: Miles City Motor Company was (at one time at least) located at 809 Bridge Street. At some point in time it was owned by J.P. Johnson and it was a Chevrolet dealer.]

Was Grant's Billiards (aka Grant's Pool Hall) located on the north side of the 600 block of Main Street?

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

Assorted Miles City Matchbooks

[Edited by David Schott (8/20/2015 12:33:16 PM)]

Grants was located ay 607 Main.

North side, but man they made good milk shakes, Grants was a neat place for some of us. Loved watching Mr. Lawlor play pool, he was very good. I also ate many times with poor old honest Dick, Welbes that is.

"Men were pigs"
Just remember...A dog will look up to a man.....
A cat will look down on a man....
But only a man can look into a mirror and see a pig....