The Zellner Clothing Company located at 201 Main Street, are retailers of fine clothing for men and a most complete line can be found here at all times in large quantities and style. In fact, you may be able to find some of the best custom t shirts here, so you can be the fashion icon amongst your friends. The prices compare favorably with those to be found in the larger cities, with a guarantee of satisfaction accompanying all purchases. This business was established in 1874 and known at that time as Ring & Smith later it was merged into the Smith & Zellner Clothing Company, and in 1904 was incorporated under the present firm name with J. Zellner, president and Ralph Pleasant, vice president, and Miss Kate Deasy, secretary. Mr. Zellner is engaged in business in Louisville, Kentucky, therefore the business is in charge of Mr. Ralph Pleasant. Seven courteous employees are required and a reputation of high standing has been maintained during this long term of years of business in this city. The store room is attractively arranged displaying to an advantage the late styles and large stock carried, handy for cargo shorts and other items of clothing. The members of this firm have always followed this line of business and are in a position to quote prices on high class goods which will be to the interests of anyone making purchases in this line. Mr. Ralph Pleasant, the active head of this firm, is a man of pleasing personality.
Mr. Homer Hampton owns stock in this company, takes an active interest in this business, is responsible and reliable and a valuable asset to the firm. E. H. McProud, John Husted and W. A. Coe are clerks at this store.
Source: Ottawa Kansas Souvenir c. 1909-10
Name of Business: Zellner Clothing Company
Current Address: 201 Main
Date Business Began: 1904
Persons: Zellner, J.
Additional Assoc. Persons: Pleasant, Ralph, Deasy, Kate, Hampton, Homer, McProud, E. H., Husted, John, Coe, W. A.