Monthly Archives: April 2013
Hodge, W. H.
W. H. Hodge a few months ago established a general paint shop, where he does wagon, carriage, buggy and sign painting in the highest style of the art. He has had thirty-four years experience as a painter, and has lived … Continue reading
Corwin, E. H.
E. H. Corwin, the photographer, located here 12 years ago. His splendid photographic rooms are 209 South Main street. He has worked at this profession since the close of our civil war, and has kept abreast of the times in … Continue reading
Frink, Miss Maude
The studio of Miss Frink at 226 South Main St., over Davenport’s store suggests the true artistic spirit in its equipment and fittings, with spacious reception rooms and hung with beautiful samples of the photographic art, presenting a picture of … Continue reading
Gatch, W. M.
W. M. Gatch, the photographer, located here in 1874. He was a soldier and photographer in the army during the early sixties. Having kept abreast of the times in all novelties in the art, it is needless to add that … Continue reading
Smith’s Gallery
Smith’s Gallery or “Photo Car” on West Second street is the only gallery in Ottawa that makes 16 pictures for 25 cents. Mr. G. H. Smith came to Ottawa about three years ago, and from his splendid apparatus has produced … Continue reading
Wightman, E. J. and Company
Scientific plumbing is now an essential and one of the most important features of all modern building operations, a fact duly recognized by state authorities and boards of health. A local plumbing firm who follows all modern methods and progressive … Continue reading
Hurst, S. J. and Co.
S. J. Hurst & Co., have one of their most important poultry and egg purchasing plants, located at 107 North Main street, in this city, their other houses being located in Paola, Iola and Garnett, this state. The business in … Continue reading
Ottawa Poultry Co.
The Ottawa Poultry Co. was established in this city about three weeks ago, and located at 122 North Main street. A wholesale and retail business is conducted under the management of Mr. W. S. Preshaw, who is well and favorably … Continue reading
Fair The
The Fair embraces a stock of racket goods, notions, toys, and numerous useful household articles, and was recently purchased by Miss E. Mattie Shawhan who took charge September 1st, inst. Miss Shawhan informs us that an entirely new stock of … Continue reading
Moorehead’
Located at the corner of Third and Main St., is to be found one of the important mercantile establishments of this city, the goods carried at this store, are toys, trinkets, notions, house hold goods, etc. ranging in price from … Continue reading