Popularity that has been won by handling only the best in the provision line belongs to the Baughman Bros., who conduct this finely equipped and well appointed establishment at 113 West Second St. A large line of imported and domestic, staple and fancy groceries, canned goods, flour, fruit, vegetables, smoked and dried meats, etc., are handled, carefully selected to meet the desires of a discriminating patronage. This business was established in 1905 and has shown a decided increase with each succeeding year. Improvements have been added and all that could be desired by the most fastidious in the way of arrangement of displays, equipment and stock carried is to be found here. 2500 square feet of floor space is utilized and four skilled assistants are given employment. The proprietors of this firm are Mr. F. L. and A. A. Baughman. Mr. F. L. Baughman was born in Ohio and Mr. A. A. Baughman is a native of this city; they are both well known in this city and highly esteemed as successful and enterprising business men.
Source: Ottawa Kansas Souvenir c. 1909-10
Name of Business: Baughman Bros.
Current Address: 113 E Second
Date Business Began: 1905
Persons: Baughman, F. L.
Additional Assoc. Persons: Baughman, A. A.