Past Pages for May 8 to 11, 2021

Saturday
150 Years Ago
Another fire: The bells sounded an alarm of fire which was the dwelling house of William Mara in the southwestern portion of the city, just south of Duffy’s soap factory. The engine companies were there promptly, but it was some minutes before water could be had.
Nearly half the population of the city turned out to the fire. From hard work and the free use of water by buckets, the soap factory, stables and residence of Mr. Duffy were saved. The dwelling was not insured and Mr. Mara possesses little else of value. The cause of the fire originated from matches carried between the ceiling and the roof by mice.
140 Years Ago
Misdemeanor: An Appeal reporter saw three boys, none of whom were over 13 years of age, in the rear of the Ormsby House, examining loaded pistols, which they are in the habit of carrying. The City Trustees should pass an ordinance making it a misdemeanor for boys under age to carry concealed weapons.
130 Years Ago
All sorts: It wouldn’t be a bad idea to have the sagebrush cleared off in the Cemetery before Decoration Day.
100 Years Ago
Leisure Hour Club: The club suffered during the first year of the war and the year of the influenza but this year has been a successful one — in attendance, in interesting and well prepared papers, in entertainments, and in the reduction of the club’s indebtedness.
70 Years Ago
Rita Hayworth: Two daughters await the arrival of their glamorous mother at the Lake Tahoe home where she will spend six weeks while Rita takes legal action against Prince Ali Khan. Rita is renting a house at a price reported to be $1,600 for the six weeks which was once occupied when actress Joanne Dru established residence to divorce crooner Dick Haymes.
20 Years Ago
Carson high school: Nine high school seniors will get one final chance to pass the state’s high school proficiency exam before graduation. The Nevada Department of Education squeezed in one last test and hope to have the results back by June 8, graduation day is June 9.

Sunday
150 Years Ago
Left us: Henry R. Mighels, for some years editor and one of the proprietors of the Carson Daily Appeal, left for Sacramento accompanied by his wife and family, and his wife’s sister, Miss Hattie Verrill. Harry will be in Sacramento for some weeks at the Golden Eagle Hotel. May success attend him wherever he goes.
140 Years Ago
All sorts: An Indian mother with triplets in a wicker basket was perambulating the streets.
Mr. W. S. Byrne has completed his two-act burlesque of “Camille.”
130 Years Ago
Bugs, insects, etc.: The mail car contained seven boxes of bugs, insects and small animals going to Washington, D.C. They came from the Government Expedition exploring Death Valley.
120 Years Ago
Events: Do not fail to see the stereopticon exhibition of views of the island of Cuba at Guild Hall, St. Peters Church.
65 Years Ago
H-Bomb Postponed: A switch in the wind has forced the atomic task force officers to postpone the scheduled air drop explosion of the hydrogen bomb — to take place in Bikini atoll.
20 Years Ago
Historic house moved (Virginia City): A historic home was moved to more stable ground. For 40 years the front part of the Rule house has been sitting above a gaping hole that was created by the previous owner for a garage. The new owners can’t do any work on the home until it’s on a stable foundation. Leisa and Pat Findley purchased the 1870s house from Kenny and Mary Jane Rule in July for $200,000. A mine was found behind the home while they were digging to put in parking spaces. There was a rack made of wood, topped with metal for running the mining cars. The house will sit on a neighboring lot for four weeks until the foundation is complete at the original site.
 
Tuesday
150 Years Ago
Foiled wind: Storm clouds were lurking along the summit of the mountains, and the leaves of the cottonwoods were flickering. The breeze did not know which way to go whether to the mountain or swooping down across the valley — it kept flopping about without approaching the dignity of a gale.
140 Years Ago
Typhoid: Six cases of typhoid in Carson City are the result of sewer problems on Second Street. The sewer has been repaired at the city’s expense and now a fresh stream of water is flowing through it.
130 Years Ago
All sorts: There is talk of having a women’s’ barber shop in Carson.
The new sprinkler attached to the water cart is a success — made by Sandrock & Millard.
120 Years Ago
The dog show: Norris & Rowe’s circus is coming to town. The big tent will go up just below the Capitol, and all the youngsters will be there--before the canvas is unloaded. It is Norris & Rowe’s trained animal show and is always a welcome visitor. One of the interesting features is the street parade which takes place in the morning. A splendid band leads the procession with the actors following in the parade. Admission, adults 50 cents, children 25 cents.
65 Years Ago
Indian dancers (Milwaukee): The Indian drums will beat when the Consolidated tribes of American Indians hold its anniversary dance. Chippewa, Winnebago, Hopi, Oneida, Potawatomi and Menominee tribes will perform the traditional steps of tribal dance--however, the rest of the evening will be devoted to modern ballroom dance.
20 Years Ago
Photo caption: Jason, Joey, and Carolyn Anthis play soccer in front of their Dayton home. The Anthis family is one of 160 foster families in Nevada’s rural counties.

Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.