Buildings along the north side of Taylor Street between B and A streets in Virginia City.
Saturday
145 years ago
“The Arlington” is the new name chosen by the Corbett Brothers for their new hotel.
140 years ago
In Brief. There are 130 men from China now employed at Marlette Lake, cutting wood.
120 years ago
The storm seems general throughout the State as the eastern section reports a drenching rain.
80 years ago
The storm that cleared in Carson this forenoon brought 1.49 inches of rainfall to this vicinity, according to measurements taken by the highway department staff.
60 years ago
Mr. Ed Olson, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, will be the featured speaker at the Carson City Leisure Hour Club. Participants will be able to learn how our state takes care of the problems arising form legalized gambling.
20 years ago
Gobs of wet December snow didn’t do much to dampen the spirits of vendors and shoppers alike during the Genoa Christmas Fair on Sunday. An estimated 2,400 people passed through the booths of crafts and art during the event.
Sunday
145 years ago
Gas pipes are being laid across Carson street to Capitol Square, preparatory to lighting the way for the soon-swarming Senators and Assemblymen.
140 years ago
Amateur Opera. The suggestion which appeared in Saturday’s Appeal regarding the organization of local musical talent for the purpose of giving comic opera during this winter, appears to meet with general approval. Several gentlemen prominent in musical and literary affairs in this city will shortly canvas the town.
120 years ago
Reno was in a total eclipse last night, an electric storm having burned out $10,000 worth of transformers.
80 years ago
The Carson City Business Association, through Messrs. Roy Kelly and Jesse Masson, has announced that in addition to providing larger and better trees than last year on Carson street, at least 11 prizes will be offered for home decorations. First prize is $15 in cash. Second is a waffle and sandwich toaster by Sierra Pacific Power Co.
60 years ago
Trees for only a few cents each are available for windbreak planting under a state and federal cooperative program, reports State Forester George Zappetini.
20 years ago
Willow Bill is making an unconventional elf. But he told first graders at St. Teresa School he is on a mission from Santa. Bill makes willow-branch reindeer. The children are helping. The result will be displayed at the Capitol lawn for Christmas.
Tuesday
145 years ago
Part of a resolution passed by the Warren Engine Company: “Resolved, That as citizens of Carson City, having the future prosperity and best interests of said city in view, we feel that in the disbanding of the late Curry Engine Company No. 2, the community at large have suffered a great loss, and the fire department of Carson City has received a flow from the effects of which it will take years to recover.”
140 years ago
The Appeal congratulates Mr. and Mrs. George W. Kitzmeyer upon the birth of a son. May he live long and prosper, and prove a great comfort and honor to the old folks. Our thanks are extended for a box of good cigars upon the occasion.
120 years ago
The trial of thirteen men charged with mobbing a negro named Ellis was held in Pioche last week. The defendants were charged with assault with intent to kill. The jury found seven of the defendants guilty of assault and battery and five of them not guilty. Judge Talbot, who presided, scored the jury for not finding all of the defendants guilty as charged.
80 years ago
Japan today stiffened the empire’s opposition to the United States, Britain and Russia, while further precautions against any emergency were taken in the Philippines, at Singapore and in Thailand.
60 years ago
The cost of one can garbage collection in Carson City is going to increase nearly 50 percent of the suggested increase by city garbage collector Mr. Caramella. Caramella appeared before the city fathers to request a hike of $1.25 to $1.75 for one can.
20 years ago
Moya Lear, aviation pioneer’s widow, dies after a fall. She was 86.
Trent Dolan is the son of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
