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 ideas, is the above named firm, located at 231 South Main St. Plumbing, steam, gas and hot water fitting of every description is executed and three skilled mechanics are employed. This business has been operated under this management for the past year, they are successors to C. B. Oelkers, who established this business in 1884. Mr. E. J. Wightman, the active head of this company, was born in this city in 1884.
Source: Ottawa Kansas Souvenir c. 1909-10
Name of Business: Wightman, E. J. and Company
Current Address: 231 S Main
Date Business Began: c1909
Persons: Wightman, E. J.
Additional Assoc. Persons: Oelkers, C. B.