Wednesday
150 Years Ago
Phrenology: Professor O. S. Fowler, the greatest living phrenologist, will deliver lectures at the Carson Theater. To Ladies only: Subject — Female Health and Beauty Restored — lecture on Wednesday afternoon. To Gentlemen only: Manhood, In Strength, Impairment and Restoration — lecture on Wednesday evening – Admission 50 cents.
140 Years Ago
In brief: The mills on the Carson River are turning out considerable bullion.
Carson is no more the leading newspaper town of the State. Reno now has four papers. All of which are as famished looking as the
Virginia Chronicle.
120 Years Ago
A lively town: Will Baine, who has been in Dayton working on the David Mill for the railroad, has returned to this city. He reports Dayton as one of the lively camps — all the hotels are full, and a bed is a scarce article. The mill runs night and day on Tonopah ore.
80 Years Ago
Daylight savings bill: President Roosevelt signed the bill placing the nation under daylight saving. At the hour and on the day indicated, clocks of the United States will be moved ahead one hour – for the duration of the war and not more than six months thereafter. Advancing the clock will save 500,000 kilowatts of electric energy annually.
70 Years Ago
Baby shower: A surprise baby shower was held for Mrs. Phyllis Berning at the home of the hostess, Mrs. Jane Ternau. Bingo was played by the assembled guests — Anne Cameron, Barbara Hawley, Donna Miller, Barbara Adams, Bernice Berning, Dorothy Dolan, Lucille Eisenbeiss, Dale McCulloch, Shirley Grenade and Jeanne Morgan. Prizes were won by Barbara Hawley and Ann Cameron.
20 Years Ago
Hospital nonprofit status: Approval for Carson-Tahoe’s tax-exempt status has been made by the Internal Revenue Service. This is a critical step in its transformation from a city-owned hospital to a private nonprofit.
Thursday
150 Years Ago
Royal Japanese Commission: Under Minister DeLong the Royal Japanese Commission will arrive in Virginia City from San Francisco. They are coming to examine the mines and mills and will visit Carson before going East. All are anxious to invest in stocks.
140 Years Ago
Road agents: While traveling between Belleville and Candelaria, W. B. Bullions, Roadmaster, W. H. Christler and John Gregg were stopped by three foot pads [sic] and made to give up their coin. Bullions was relieved of $30, Christler $300 and the latter carried a gold watch which he adroitly slipped on the top of his head and covered with a hat. The foot pad scoundrels are still at large.
120 Years Ago
Lost his horses: A man inquired if anything had been seen of three horses, one with a pack on his back. He said he was going between Silver City and Carson when the horses stampeded. The horse that he was riding gave out, and he was unable to round them up. He procured another horse and striking the trail followed them to the vicinity of Mt. Davidson. The animals have probably joined the half wild bands that graze near Virginia City. (Chronicle)
80 Years Ago
Seen, heard or thought by E.T.C.: The automobile club of Southern California says to look out for tire thieves. Tire thefts have increased by 30 percent. Thievery of rubber for motor vehicles can be expected countrywide because of tire rationing.
70 Years Ago
Valentine party: A Valentine fundraising dinner-dance is to be given by the junior group of the Leisure Hour Club. Chairmen are Mrs. JohnD Winters, Mrs. L. E. Cressman, Mrs. Tom Carter, Mrs. Bill Cardinel, Mrs. Paul Laxalt and Bob Cameron.
20 Years Ago
Farewell to Rollan Melton: Rollan Melton, age 70, was remembered as much for his kindness as his journalistic achievements. The service was set at Lawlor Events Center with 1,400 people attending.
Friday
150 Years Ago
Advertisement: “Poll taxes! Notice is hereby given that the Poll Tax, for the year 1871, is now due and payable to the County Assessor. By Act of March, 1867, all corporations or individuals having persons in their employ are held responsible for their poll tax. Geo. W. Chedic, Assessor for Ormsby County.
140 Years Ago
A dime for tobacco: An old man in this city stands on street corners begging for dimes because he wants to purchase tobacco. When he receives a coin, he at once converts it into Chinese liquor. At one time he was a prosperous and respected man, but the over indulgence in drink has bought him to this deplorable condition.
120 Years Ago
All sorts: Louis Heise while working in the Dayton Mill was caught in the machinery. His arm was broken in three places
80 Years Ago
Prisoner: Carl Friberg of Fallon and a construction worker on Wake Island are among two thousand prisoners of war reported to be in Japan — captured when the island fell. (Fallon Standard)
70 Years Ago
Lulu Jewett: Mrs. Lulu Mildred Jewett, 79, passed away at Carson-Tahoe Hospital. She had suffered back injuries, was hospitalized and died. She was born in 1873 in Pigeon, Michigan, and moved to Carson City in 1932. Survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Juanita Morgan, Mrs. May Harlan, Mrs. Gertrude Randall and Mrs. Evelyn Ellis.
20 Years Ago
K-mart: As Kmart’s stock plummets, the store in North Carson City won’t close or suffer layoffs. The Carson City location is one of the best stores with strong financial performance. K-mart, the No. 3 discounter, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
