Metropolitan, up-to-date methods, good goods and low prices are the distinctive features of the grocery house located at 201 West Second St., and conducted by Mr. Grant Smith. This business was established in 1899 and has become very popular among the prudent buyers of provisions. Fruit, staple and fancy groceries, vegetables, smoked and dried meats are carried. A specialty is made of the best goods in all lines, courteous treatment, and quick service. Competition in all lines of goods are met in every particular and this store is never undersold. Three courteous assistants are employed and the interior arrangement of the store is very attractive and the most fastidious and particular customers can always find the delicacies at this place, which the less thoroughly equipped competitor does not handle. Mr. Grant Smith was born in Illinois in 1863 and there educated. He has been identified in public life in this city, being city marshal for the past ten years. He is a valued ember of the I.O.O.F., M.W.A.
Source: Ottawa Kansas Souvenir c. 1909-10
Name of Business: Smith, Grant
Current Address: 201 W Second
Date Business Began: 1899