This firm was established in this city in the spring of this year. It is located at 127 North Main St., and is a veritable emporium of everything used in home consumption. A large line of staple and fancy groceries, flour, smoked and dried meats, fruit, vegetables, etc., are handled in large quantities. Courteous treatment and low prices are important features and the patrons are always assured of receiving just what is wanted when trading at this place. The proprietors of this firm, Mr. A. J. Helvern and Mr. W. H. Smith are wide awake up-to-date business men always alert to the advancement of the times and since establishing this store they have won a large patronage by honorable dealings and metropolitan business methods.
Source: Ottawa Kansas Souvenir c. 1909-10
Name of Business: Helvern & Smith
Current Address: 127 N Main
Date Business Began: c 1909
Persons: Helvern, A. J.
Additional Assoc. Persons: Smith, W. H.