The first Territorial Legislature meet Oct. 1, 1861, at Abraham Curry's Warm Springs Hotel. Today the Nevada State Prison occupies the site.
Saturday150 Years Ago
All sorts: Mrs. Beck in the Penrod block of Carson street offers for sale a ranch containing ten acres of land, a two-story house, kitchen, sheds and barns. It is situated near the Carson race track on Warm Springs Road. Included are a span of fine mules, a wagon, and a large stock of dry and millinery goods.
A St. Patrick’s Day Ball will be given at Genoa to which the public is cordially invited.
140 Years Ago
Tall bonnets: Communications have been received at the Appeal regarding tall bonnets being worn by women at theatre. In response the gentleman suggested that they secure the front seats and wear stovepipe hats during the performance. This would allow the ladies to see how annoying it is to have their line of sight obstructed.
120 Years Ago
All sorts: The Indian school will give an open air concert at the Capitol square Saturday afternoon.
100 Years Ago
Advertisement: “Clionia Dramatic Society of the University of Nevada Presents: ‘His Majesty Bunker Bean’ at the Grand Theater. Prices…75 cents and $1.00. Tickets on sale at Muller’s.”
70 Years Ago
Minimum wage: For male workers the minimum wages in Nevada would be fixed at $1 per hour under terms of two measures introduced in the Assembly.
20 Years Ago
Advertisement: “America’s #1 Family Comedy! ‘See Spot Run.’ ‘See Spot Run’ is what parents hope for and seldom find in comedies made for kids. PG. Century Theatres.”
Sunday
150 Years Ago
Colonel Curry’s travels: Colonel Abe Curry returned from Washington City [sic] having succeeded in getting through an appropriation for paying off the United States Branch Mint in Carson. Uncle Abe gives a glowing description of the great carnival held there.
140 Years Ago
Billy goat: Young Hanifan of Empire was brought to Carson to have a wound dressed. It was caused by being thrown out of a cart drawn by a Billy goat. Hanifan's knee cap was nearly cut off, but the attending physicians pronounced it as an ugly laceration.
120 Years Ago
Relief for Mrs. Bowers: Mrs. Bowers, the “Washoe Seeress,” is very destitute and her friends on this coast are arranging to help her in her old age.. Those who desire to donate contributions however small, can leave them at any Wells Fargo office in this State, from whence they will be forwarded to the main office in San Francisco and given to her.
110 Years Ago
Examination: Clerk and carrier examinations will be held at the post office. Age limit, 18 to 45 years. Married women will not be admitted to the examination. Applicants must be physically sound, and male applicants must be not less than 5 feet 4 inches in height and weight not less than 125 pounds. W. M. David, Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Post-office, Carson City, Nev.
70 Years Ago
Chapter H, PEO Sisterhood meeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Annand. She was assisted in entertaining by her daughter, Mrs. Don Riddell and granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel Faylor.
20 Years Ago
Carson City growth: The capital has passed the 50,000 population mark, and it is now considered a metropolitan area. The census revealed a population of 52,457, a 29.7 percent increase from 40,443 ten years ago.
Tuesday
150 Years Ago
Advertisement: “St. Patrick’s Ball! A Grand Ball will be given Friday Evening, March 17, 1871 at Moore & Parker’s Hall, the proceeds to go for the benefit of the new Catholic Church. Floor Director, L. Stern. Tickets $5.00 (Supper included).”
140 Years Ago
Mysterious powers: John Slater, the test medium and physic gave a wonderful exhibition at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. He kept the audience amused and mystified for over an hour. He is a wonderful man, and an “instrument” governed by forces. While Slater was out of the room, various articles were placed on the stage by people in the hall. When he returned, he picked up the articles and accurately described the owners.
120 Years Ago
All sorts: Miss Bertha Miller, who has been visiting the Misses Roberts (Foreman/Roberts House), has returned to her home in Davisville, Cal.
110 Years Ago
Leisure Hour Club: Arrangements to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Union in this State are being made by the Leisure Hour Club.
70 Years Ago
Beta Sigma Phi: PSI Chapter had a “crazy hat’ party at the meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Gatten. Prizes were given for the two cleverest hats. Winners were Mrs. Caro Pendergraft and Mrs. Walter Ashton. Pirate bridge was played and prizes won by Mrs. Les Vannoy, Mrs. Burke Shaughnessy, Mrs. Stanley Pochop and Mrs. Pendergraft.
20 Years Ago
Cinderella story: Western Nevada Musical Theatre Youth Company will hold auditions for its summer production of “Cinderella.” Auditions are open to boys and girls through age 21. The production is considered a course and all those who earn roles must register with the college.
Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
