The Way it Was

Thursday, March 9, 2006

100 years ago

A tile factory considering locating in Nevada

Nevada has a chance to secure a large tile manufacturing plant, which would be of great benefit to the city, and would employ a large force of men. M.J. Fulton, president of the Portland Tile Company of Portland, Ind., was here yesterday investigating with the view of locating the big plant in or near this city.

The quality and quantity of shale in this vicinity, as a matter of course, is very important. If -- and it is believed so -- the shale here is of proper quantity, and is in an abundance, Nevada stands a splendid chance of securing the plant.

50 years ago

Jake Wilson seriously injured in fall today

Jake F. Wilson, employed of the Missouri State Highway Department, received multiple injuries this morning when he lost his footing and fell from the overhead located about six mile east of Fort Scott on U.S. Highway 54.

He was brought to Nevada Hospital for treatment of a fractured right leg, fractured and dislocation of the right elbow, fractured left hand and wrist and bruises and abrasions of his head.

His condition was reported to be satisfactory at noon today.