North E Street near the railroad depot in Virginia City, probably in the late 19th century.
Saturday
145 Years Ago
The Epizootic Hominorum prevails in these parts to a somewhat painful extent these days. Mr. N.D. Chamberlain is just recovering from an attack of it; Mr. Turner, the shoemaker is suffering from an attack of it; and “Doc” Pierce owns to having had a tussle with that disease. We have no doubt that all this sickness is caused by the long prevailing winds of this more than windy spring.
140 Years Ago
From Chip Smart, who returned last evening from the lake, we learn that the road is clear all the way to the summit.
120 Years Ago
G.W. Makes has bought the Odd Fellows’ building on Virginia in Reno, formerly occupied by the Gazette office; consideration, 25,000 — Gazette.
80 Years Ago
The Ormsby county rationing board at a special meeting considered the application by the Nevada State Prison for a passenger car tire for a vehicle used for police work. The board ruled against the new tire but issued a certificate for a retread tire.
40 Years Ago
By Chris Schaller. Gee whiz, I wanted to skip this week and go into personal retreat. You know the drill: “Who am I? What is my destiny? Why was I placed on earth? Why is my navel shaped differently from the navels of other people?” Heavy questions that deserve lengthy contemplation.
20 Years Ago
The Fuji Park and fairgrounds ballot question is headed to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Sunday
150 Years Ago
The May Day dance: The children had a splendid time at Moore & Parker’s Hall. In the early part of the evening, they amused themselves with games, such as kiss in the ring, drop the handkerchief, etc. Dancing commenced at 9 p.m. The ladies of the period, with their puffs, paint and powder were entirely eclipsed by the Little Belles at the ball.
140 Years Ago
Orphans’ home: Superintendent Mills has commenced putting in his crop of vegetables, grain, etc. He has been successful and found it unnecessary to purchase a single vegetable for the large number of mouths to feed. He raised enough hay to keep twelve head of stock.
130 Years Ago
Stage struck: The unemployed boys of Virginia City are stage struck and forming new dramatic and minstrel companies. A group of boys on “C” street in Virginia City organized a minstrel band and gave several performances in an unoccupied building, receiving some encouragement. Fortunately, the epidemic has not penetrated to Carson, and we hope it may not, for among the great afflictions of the earth a poor amateur outfit is the greatest.
100 Years Ago
Grand Theater, Betty Compson in “At the End of the World.” A Paramount picture. Sennett Comedy, “Wedding Bells Out of Tune.” Tickets 10 and 30 cents.
70 Years Ago
Honored by Lions: Dr. James Thom was honored by the Carson Lions Club. He was declared a “true friend not only of his fellow club members, but of the entire community of Carson City.” Judge Cark J. Guild presented Dr. Thom with a special gold engraved Lions tie clasp.
30 Years Ago
What’s hot: Country-Western Top Ten — “Some Kind of Trouble,” Tanya Tucker; “Today’s Lonely Fool,” Tracey Lawrence; “Burn Me Down,” Marty Stuart; “Neon Moon,” Brooks & Dunn…
Monday
150 Years Ago
Clanontonthroferpion: Parlance, the great lightning ink eraser patent, has been purchased by John G. Fox. This wondrous fluid, put on any kind of ink in a small quantity will obliterate the writing. The paper is smoother and better to write on than before using the liquid. A bottle is on sale at John G. Fox’s store—50 cents.
140 Years Ago
Capitalists coming: A party from New York will arrive here to take a look at Candelaria and vicinity, with a view in making investments in mining property. Nevada is now attracting attention from the East and in a few years, it may be one of the most prosperous mining localities in the world.
130 Years Ago
Advertisement: “The Weiland Saloon, Opera House block opp., new post office (Laxalt building), featuring Bock Beer. Our Weiland Bock beer is now on draught. Weiland’s Celebrated Beer 5 cents a glass. A lunch counter is connected with the bar, where you can get oysters in any style. Lunches and sandwiches served with beer, wine, and coffee. Orders taken for keg and bottled beer.”
100 Years Ago
Mash: Two hundred and thirty gallons of corn and sugar mash, six gallons of moonshine and a complete fifteen gallon still were seized by “dry officers” in a raid on a house at 118 California Avenue in Reno. R. L. Kelser was taken into custody and released.
70 Years Ago
Helen Keller: Governor Charles Russell will present an award at the Variety Club Humanitarian Dinner being held in Las Vegas. Russell was chosen at the annual convention to award the plaque to the winner, Helen Keller.
30 Years Ago
Fourth of July: Kathy Wolfe, Fourth of July commission chairwoman gave bad news to the Nevada Appeal. She said that the annual Fourth of July celebration needs $8,000 to go on, or it will be cancelled.
Tuesday
150 Years Ago
Chicago: “Bill stickers” (people who put up handbills) are so energetic that they go into a barber shop and paste handbills on the soles of the boots of those customers who are getting a shave.
140 Years Ago
Genoa, a demoralized village: A once prosperous Genoa had begun erecting a church building and since then the affairs seem to have been running agog. They had begun to construct the edifice but had a snow slide, the sheriff narrowly escaped assassination, they had a fire, and now there are a half score of divorce cases. People of Genoa were living in perfect harmony before the church was built.
130 Years Ago
Boiling spring: A new boiling spring has broken out at Steamboat Springs. The water spurts from the ground to a height of several feet and is clear. The clarity of the springs is due to the great amount of fresh snow that fell in the mountains.
100 Years Ago
Escapee: A giant ape confined in a cage at a beach concession made his escape and struck terror to the hearts of residents of Sutro heights. He was later recaptured.
70 Years Ago
Advertisement: “We hate high prices too, price per pound… picnic hams 39 cents, colored hens 53 cents, Wesson oil 57 cents, oven-ready turkeys 65 cents…. bananas 2 lbs. for 33 cents, fresh ranch eggs 55 cents a dozen. Free delivery Stone Market, 513 N. Carson, Phone 309.
30 Years Ago
Theme Park brothel dispute: Prison psychologist, William Knapp, was fired in 1991 after announcing plans to open a theme park brothel in Lyon County. Knapp who worked at the Northern Nevada Correctional is appealing his dismissal.
Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
