Monthly Archives: March 2013

Hunter, M. E.

Although the clothes do not make the man, they go a long way in his success in the business and social world of today and the man who is neatly dressed commands the most respect. It is therefore necessary that … Continue reading

Snyder, H.

H. Snyder has a merchant tailoring house at 229 South Main street. Although in the present stand about one month, he has been a resident of Ottawa ten years. He came west from Philadelphia where he learned the trade of … Continue reading

Union Pacific Tea Store

Competition in the retail trade is so keen at this time that the successful merchant must specialize in a certain department and build up a reputation for reliable goods or he cannot hope to achieve success. The Union Pacific Tea … Continue reading

Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co.

The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. furnishes our city with a complete service. They have 144 patrons in the city and applications which will shortly insure a much larger use of the phones. They furnish business houses at $1.50 a … Continue reading

Crystal Theater

One of the advantages which the people of Ottawa and vicinity have which are not possessed by every city ? up-to-date motion picture and vaudeville show. This place is located at 211 South Main Street, and was ? to the … Continue reading

Star Theater

One of the best known and popular amusement resorts of this city is that of the Star Theater, at 107 South Main street. This theater has been established for some time and operated under this management for the past two … Continue reading

Thomas, C. M.

This store is located at 319 North Main Street and carries a fine line of notions toys and small useful articles. The store is better known as the five and ten cent store. It suits the most fastidious tastes and … Continue reading

Berg Undertaking Company

If there is one business more than another which requires for its prosecution a large amount of fine taste, delicacy of thought and expression towards its patrons, with a tender regard for their feelings, it is that of the funeral … Continue reading

Chenoweth, John

John Chenoweth is the oldest undertaker in Franklin county. He left New York City 30 years ago with his goods billed for Ottawa, and has made this his home for life. He made the first coffin ever kept in stock … Continue reading

Chenoweth, W.

W. CHENOWETH This firm was established in 1872 and is one of the oldest institutions in this city as well as one of the best known. The undertaking parlors and display rooms are located at 334 South Main St. and … Continue reading