The thriving business all began in 1920 when Thomas began selling his home cured meats and ice from a horse and buggy. Thomas and Annie opened their first market along the old railroad crossing between Market Square and High St. During the years the store moved, twice in the 1940's and 1950's on North Market St. Then in the early 60's the market was moved to the former Kennedy's store on High St.
During this time Annie retired and then died in 1962. From here the Mutzabaugh's moved beside the American Legion where they operated for over 30 years. Over the years, the Mutzabaugh brothers owned other stores in Harrisburg and Enola. They also owned a slaughter-house(now Perry foods). In 1968 the market became Incorporated with Richard as president. In the later 1970's Thomas and Richard divided the business~Thomas took the slaughterhouse and Richard the store. Richard continued to run the store until his death in 1985. His wife Patricia took over, becoming President, her son Stanley VP and her daughter Robin, Secretary/Treasurer. In 1988 the Mutzabaugh family finally realized they had to expand. Their idea became a reality with the purchase of the Homer Ebersole farm on route 274. On March 24, 1993 after 5 years of planning and hard work their dream became reality when they moved into their present location. As large as the new store was, the family came to realize that once again they would have to grow. In 2003 the store was enlarged and remodeled to its present size.
