No other dray line in Freeport can lay claim to better service than we render," says C. C. Yordy, of the Yordy & Kerch Transfer company 115 South Walnut avenue, one of the oldest drayage concerns in the city. With a new three-ton International van together with six other trucks, the Yordy and Kerch Transfer line is equipped to haul household furniture short or long distances, to the east coast or to the west coast and south to the Mexican border. Their new moving van is equipped with a special compartment in which may be packed china ware, dishes, mirrors and other breakable articles, all wrapped in specially made pads and blankets to prevent breakage while in transit. Furniture is packed in pads made for every sized piece which the family may desire to move, while those who wish to ship household furniture may have the furniture crated and hauled to the depots in the city. "In fact," said Mr. Yordy, "we are equipped to move anything anywhere. We do not confine our activities to moving household furniture, for we have moved pianos, safes, machinery and freight. We have moved pianos for every dealer in Freeport, and on a single day moved as many as 31 pianos. Our men have been instructed," continued Mr. Yordy, "to use great care in moving household furniture. The men in our employ have had from 5 to 38 years experience in the drayage business, and those as signed to the moving of household furniture take particular attention in handling such goods and at the same time they do not mar woodwork in the home. The Yordy & Kerch building on South Walnut avenue has adequate space in which furniture may be stored during the year, in fact, furniture may be crated and stored the year round." The firm has just started installation of a heating plant which will provide heat for the entire building during the winter. This will be a feature of interest to livestock men especially, as many livestock sales have been held in the Yordy & Kerch building during the past number of years. The drayage company was organized about 38 years ago by C. C. Yordy, and as his business expanded equipment was added to that which was already in use. Associated with him in the transfer line is William Kerch, the firm having been operated for the past number of years under the name of Yordy & Kerch Transfer company, known as one of the largest in this section of the state. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping