The way it was

100 Years Ago - March 5, 1904

The Nevada Business Men's Club held a meeting last night. A number of the members were present and evidenced much interest in the proposition that was before the club. A gentleman from Iowa City, Iowa was present and submitted a plan for the opening of a glove manufacturing plant.

It is the plan to manufacture cloth gloves and then to add a tannery and manufacture leather gloves. In order to start the factory, a capital stock of $2,000 will be necessary. A number of gentlemen expressed themselves as willing to take stock in the enterprise. The proposition will be considered at a special meeting to be held Monday night.

75 Years Ago - March 5, 1929

ODD and INTERESTING -- Presidential Retirement ... George Washington upon retirement, engaged in farming. Jefferson devoted time to the foundation of the University of Virginia. Madison went in to retirement. Monroe became identified with the University of Virginia and filled the office of local magistrate. J.Q. Adams was elected to the House of Representatives and remained there until his death. Jackson went into retirement. Van Buren spent much time in traveling was active in politics.

50 Years Ago - March 5, 1954

WALKER -- Walter Dockery moved from the Bob Campbell residence north of the bus station to the property of Mrs. Lola Medlin, located east of Dockery's Garage. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Thompson and family, who moved to the L.L. Higgins farm north of town, recently vacated the Medlin's property. The Sheldon Basketball teams went to Greenfield Monday night for a non-conference game. The Order of Eastern Star Chili and Soup Supper held Saturday night at the school cafeteria was well attended in spite of the extreme cold weather. John Michael Polston and Frankie Dale are two more victims of chickenpox. D.S. Beaman is painting the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riddle.

METZ -- A historical landmark of Metz, the bandstand, is being restored to its original status. It has long been a landmark and in the past the band played in the upper section and men played checkers underneath by the city well. New supports, floor and stairs are being constructed.

Many towns have torn down their bandstands and the people of Metz appreciate the rebuilding of the local bandstand, which is located in the center of the intersection of Main Street.