location, courteous treatment and quick service afforded all. The prices are very reasonable with special attention to your wishes-the features which have caused this business to grow to the present large proportions. Mr. S. W. Palmer, the genial and enterprising proprietor, was born in Tennessee in 1856. He received his education in Kentucky, and previous to establishing this business he was engaged in farming. He is a member of the M. W. A., Ben Hur and the Baptist church.
STURGES-JACKSON DRY GOODS COMPANY.
This store, the leading dry goods establishment in Nevada is located centrally at the corner of Cherry and Cedar Streets, one of the most imposing positions in the business center of the
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stores in the metropolis can be found at this place. The millinery department is also very attractive, the latest patterns and styles from the designer are displayed here. Order hats are made up and a fine line of trimmings are carried. The carpet and drapery department is surpassed by no similar concern, both in completeness of stock and prices quoted. In brief this store is a model of these departments and would do credit to any city ten times the size of Nevada. The business is conducted and managed by three of Nevada's most able and efficient business men, Messrs, W. H. Sturges, J. H. Jackson and O. T. Vedder.
FARM AND HOME.
This saving and loan association was organized in 1893 and since that time has assisted very materially in the
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loans have been approved, this fund has always been intact as they have had no losses. In addition to this authorized capital stock an even better idea may be obtained of the strength and stability of this association, when it is stated that at the close of business February 28, 1910, their assets amounted to $1,000,000. The business of this association has grown two and one-half times what it was in 1906. This increase is due to the methods employed in making loans to those requiring money or investing savings or capital at high rate of interest for the stockholders. The directors, and officers of this association are O. H. Hoss, president; T. W. Vandiver, vice-president: E. E. Levens, secretary; F. H. Glenn, treasurer; A. B. Cockerill, W. T. Ballagh, C. J. Schmelzer and E. E. Price manager agencies. The accompanying cut is an illustration of the building occupied by
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city. This business was established in 1889 and has been conducted since that time along those progressive lines which insure a steady increase in patronage and popularity. The stock of goods carried is complete and carefully selected to meet the requirements of a discriminating public. These goods are attractively arranged on counters, shelves and show cases, awaiting inspection and purchase from the prudent buyers. The goods shown are up-to-date in style, the best quality in material with prices positively as low as a fair margin of profit will allow. Satisfaction is guaranteed, while seventeen courteous assistants take pleasure in displaying these goods to any prospective customer. The latest patterns in dry goods, fine dress goods, silks, satins, read-to-wear goods and in fact everything to be found in the larger
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upbuilding of this city and improving of property in all parts of this section. It has helped a large number of its members to build and own their own homes. It has also provided the means for taking care of and investing the savings of its members in the most profitable manner. The money of its members is loaned only on improved real estate and secured by first mortgages. All loans are first approved by the loan committee at regular meetings, this plan offering the safest and most profitable manner to invest your money. The stockholders and investors earn from four to ten per cent per annum, according to time deposits run. This association has an authorized capital stock of $4,000,000. They have a surplus of $100,000 set aside to cover losses to stockholders, but owing to this system of loaning money only on first mortgages after
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this association. This building is thoroughly equipped with the latest appliances and facilities for taking care of and handling this large business. An agency office is also conducted at Kansas City, being located at 930 Baltimore Avenue. Mr. L. H. Levens being manager of the Kansas City agency office. Mr. L. H. Levens, C. J. Schmelzer and Frank DeCrabbs compose the executive committee of the Kansas City agency.
A. J. RIZOR.
One of the well known and largely patronized provision houses of this section is that conducted by Mr. A. J. Rizor and located at the corner of Hickory and Colorado Streets, just opposite the Nevada Milling Company’s
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