Monthly Archives: November 2013

McHolland and Wright

We take great pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. McHolland & wright, our enterprising lumber dealers at this place. They have recently been making extensive repairs and improvements at their mill, and are … Continue reading

Union House

Mr. Heck has leased the Union House to Mr. Jenness, who has refitted and refinished it throughout. He has had considerable experience, and claims to know how to “keep hotel.” We recommend the “Union” to the consideration of the public.

Bunting, C.A. and Co.

Messrs. C.A. Bunting & Co., have removed to their new store recently erected on the lot upon which their old building formerly stood. It is built of stone with an iron front, is two stories in height and altogether one … Continue reading

Smith

CONFECTIONERY -It is generally known to the citizens of this burg, and it ought to be known in this region generally, that we have one of the best ice cream and confectionery institutions in Ottawa that can be found in … Continue reading

Davis and Wright

One of the greatest necessities of the town is about to be supplied by Messrs. Davis and Wright, on the corner of Main and First Streets. They have moved off the old blacksmith shop of Mr. Alexander’s, and are commencing … Continue reading

Elder, P.P. and Co.

P.P. Elder & Co. have removed their Banking House to the corner of Main and Second Streets in the Hotel Block. They now have a commodious and elegant hose, a credit to the town, and a fit place for their … Continue reading

Melluish, F.

A good watchmaker is what has long been needed in this community, and we now have one that can be relied upon. Mr. F. Melluish, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, has bought property and permanently located in Ottawa, and may be … Continue reading

Smith and Case

Messrs. Smith & Case have sold out the tin department of their business to E. Boyles, who has openned a shop at Bunting’s old stand, north of Wilkerson House. Mr. Boyle comes here from Salina, and being experienced in his … Continue reading

Smith, Edward

Edward Smith’s brick machine has arrived and is turning out brick at the rate of 10,000 a day.

Woodward’s Drug Emporium

One of the most successful business men in Kansas is our enterprising townsman, B.W. Woodward. By industry, indefatigable energy and shrewd business tact, he has built up a business of which any man might be proud. His drugs and medicines … Continue reading