Monthly Archives: January 2013

Davenport-Lathrop Dry Goods Company

The Davenport-Lathrop Dry Goods Company’s emporium is one of the busiest places in Ottawa. The 15 salesladies and gentlemen seem to be kept busy and the stream of customers coming and going indicate the popularity of the house as a … Continue reading

Dunn, H. A.

H. A. Dunn is proprietor of the great dry goods emporium at 318 South Main street in Ottawa. The stock throughout is one of the most select in the country. The house was established by Mr. L. C. McIntire in … Continue reading

Fraser, W. W. & Co.

W. W. Fraser and Co., 107 S Main, have a most attractive store of dry goods, millinery and notions. They claim the largest assortment of ribbons and laces in Ottawa, of which they make a specialty. Their display of stylish … Continue reading

Flora & Beeler

One of the most important institutions of the city and one which stands high in public favor is that located at 116 West Third street. This business was establisehd in 1905 and during that time a reputation of high standing … Continue reading

Beeler, J. E.

Although J. E. Beeler, 111 South Main street, has only been established at this location for four months, he has successfully conducted this business in this city for four years. The practical work and moderate prices have won for him … Continue reading

Henderson Feed Yard

Metropolitan and up-to-date methods are the distinguishing features of this feed yard, it is located at 127 North Main St., and has been established here a long term of years, during that time a large trade has been won owing … Continue reading

Warner Fence Company

The growth and advancement of Ottawa in all branches and lines of trade has been little less than marvelous during the past decade. She has gone forward with rapid strides and built great enterprises and monuments of industry that have … Continue reading

Peterson, John & Co.

John Peterson and Co., late successors to Biggs and Co., dealers in hides, furs, tallow, etc., pay highest prices in cash for everything in these lines, Horse hides a specialty. Mr. Peterson has been engaged in this business in several … Continue reading

Sherman, W. N.

W. N. Sherman has been a resident of Kansas since 1868, and is familiar with the growth and development of Ottawa and present environments. He handles flour and feed, wood and coal, at 424 South Main. He handles only good grades … Continue reading

Ottawa Gas and Heating Co.

The Ottawa Gas and Heating Co. have one of the best constructed and equipped gas plants in the west and with one exception furnish light and fuel cheaper than any in Kansas. They have about 450 customers and have a … Continue reading