John Dillon

(1870 - 1957)

Operated wagon and buggy repair shop in Sterling in 1890s
Opened J.S. Dillon Cash Store in Hutchinson in 1913, a new concept to customers
Founded Dillons and Sons Store with sons Ray and Clyde in 1917 and incorporated in 1921
Introduced public rest rooms and off-street parking
Operates today as part of Kroger Company