East Cherry Street. Eight courteous and painstaking assistants serve the trade with these appetizing delicacies. All goods dispensed at this place are manufactured under the direct supervision of the proprietor who has had a long term of years of experience at this business. His originality and business acumen are valuable assets, but the popularity and public approval he has obtained have been gained through always having on hand the best in these lines, and fresh each day, amid clean and sanitary surroundings. Mr. W. J. McElwain was born in Jericho Springs, Missouri, in 1884 and there, educated. He is a member of the M. B. A.

          Located at 202 South Cedar Street and established in 1894, can be found one of the firms of this city successfully engaged in the handling of lumber and building material. The stock is immense and complete in every detail. The quality of this material has made and kept the business. They get the cream from the producer, purchasing only from the best manufacturers, paying a premium if necessary, but always having on hand the best the market affords. Quality is the first consideration, and should be yours when buying. The line carried includes moulding, doors, sash, spindles, brackets, columns, plate rails, screen doors, cement, plaster, lime, sand, tile and fittings, paints, oils and leads, building paper, roofing and a general line of the best lumber and building material to be found in this section. This company makes the best prices; the reason they do is because they are satisfied with a reasonable profit and doing a large business. One-fourth of a block is occupied by the yard and warehouses which are well appointed to meet the requirements of a discriminating public. Mr. E. L. Wood, the manager of this lumber company, was born in this county in 1874. He became connected with this firm in 1894 and has been employed in this capacity for the past eight years. He is a member of the M. B. A. and Ben Hur. He is a man of pleasing personality and highly esteemed in this city by all who know him.

          The magnitude of the manufacturing establishments of Nevada only become apparent when a thorough disclosure is made of the capabilities and resources of each individual establishment. To present to the outside world and to those who may be in quest of a thrifty location in which to establish a business we shall depict the important array of wealth and enterprise engaged in developing Nevada and vicinity. One to which we wish to call special attention is the W. F. Norman Sheet Metal Manufacturing Company, whose immense plant is located on North Cedar Street. The premises utilized are thoroughly equipped with the latest modern machinery suggested by years of experience and inventive ingenuity. Sixty skilled mechanics are employed. The products manufactured are Patent Galvanized Roof Crestings, Hip Shingles, Skylights, Steel Ceilings, Roofings, Gutters, Valleys, etc. They are also jobbers in Tin Plate, etc. This is one of the largest and most ably conducted institutions of this charter in the state. The officers of this firm are W. F. Norman, president and treasurer, and J. H. Berghauser, vice-president and secretary.

          The wholesale handling of poultry, butter and eggs is one of the important industries of this locality and the above named firm have been prominent in this territory for the past two years, when they became established. The business consists of purchasing goods in this line for the eastern markets. The poultry, butter and eggs are classed and shipped in car load lots to those places. A large force of skilled employees are kept busy during season dressing and packing these goods for shipment. The offices and store rooms occupy 5,000 square feet of floor space, which has been arranged to meet the requirements of an extensive business. Located as they are on the M. K. & T. and Mo. Pac. railroad tracks, excellent shipping facilities are afforded with no delay in receiving or shipping goods. Mr. O. E. Reed, the active head of this firm, was born in Bolivar,

Missouri in 1878. Mr. Fred White, one of the proprietors, was also born and raised in Bolivar, Mo. They always pay the highest cash prices for goods and afford every convenience consistent with conservatism to all with whom they deal. Mr. Reed is a member of the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A.

          It is with a feeling of pride and pleasure that we look upon the development in recent years of the real estate interests of Nevada. This is due in a great measure to the alertness and ability of our business men who have done everything within their power to promote the industrail and commercial possibilities of the city and advertise its manifold resources to those living in other parts. Nevada is still offering the greatest field for investment is a reason that can be enumerated why one should establish a home here or invest their capital or savings in Nevada real estate. Real estate values have increased steadily, keeping abreast of the mercantile and industrial progress. A real estate company of this city which studies the real estate market from all view points is that located at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets. This firm was established in 1888. Their standing is one of the highest and a reputation excelled by no similar concern is enjoyed. They handle all kinds of undeveloped and improved city property, farms, etc., in this locality and adjoining states. Mr. Simon, the active head of this firm was born in Prussia in 1857, receiving his education there. He was previously engaged as an expert accountant for a long term of years. He is a member of the M. W. A. and Fraternal Union.

          Although the McElwain Candy Company has only been established in Nevada for three years they enjoy a reputation and trade second to no similar institution This popularity has been gained by offering the public the best in confectionery, ice cream, sherbets, soda water and other refreshing and invigorating delicacies. The premises utilized are located at 108