So I looked into Eating establishments and Hotels (quickly without any bites)
So then I went into the general public and pulled every name that had J L B. There were a crapload of J B's ....but only a few wth the middle L listed

1. Julius L Bachman....no??
2. John L Berger.......possible...need to look into Lightner Bros.??
3.James L. Bever.....good possibilities ... May have my vote??
Owns Investment Firm and Real Estate Co
4. John L Brever...no ??
5. James L Brodie....no janitor?
6. James L. Burke....no??