Photo provided Tallac pier is advertised in this undated historical photo.
Wednesday
150 Years Ago
Schoolmarm eloped (Wisconsin): The school directors have advertised for a teacher who is over forty years of age, had the smallpox, with poor teeth, and a glass eye and a wooden leg, if possible. Any girl possessing these recommendations can secure a permanent job by applying early.
145 Years Ago
New paper: We understand the first issue of the new paper – The Nevada Daily Appeal – will make its appearance in this city. H.R. Mighels is the publisher and editor. Success to the enterprise.
140 Years Ago
The Miners’ Union picnic: The callous fisted and determined miners who are now sweating like quarter horses in the levels of the Comstock to develop bonanzas for the Carson people to get rich on, will entertain themselves with a big picnic at Treadway’s Park. Trees and grass will be in full bloom. Carson people ought to join this picnic with a hearty gusto.
130 Years Ago
Vesuvius on the snort: (Catania, Greece). The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius has increased. A dense mass of lava is flowing down the mountain side.
100 Years Ago
Nevada locale for moving picture: With Nevada furnishing the locale for the story and with Gloria Swanson presenting the most elaborate array of gowns seen on any screen in many months, “The Great Moment” was presented at the Grand Theatre.
70 Years Ago
School enrollment: Combined school enrollment for Carson’s grammar and high schools reach 860 on opening day.
30 Years Ago
Just say ‘no’: The Reno and Sparks city councils are saying ‘no’ to rougher restrictions on outdoor watering in the sixth year of drought. Growing support for cutting back to once-a-week watering, they decided to stay with the current twice-weekly outdoor irrigation.
Thursday
150 Years Ago
Sutro Tunnel: The tunnel has been bored a distance of 3,120 feet. One shaft reached 388 feet, and No. 4 down 410 feet – water is encountered in the shaft.
Episcopal Church: The Rev Mr. Allen will preach this evening on the introductory to the sermon the question, “Is the Bible true?” All are invited.
140 Years Ago
Truckee drowning: John Lacombe and his seven-year-old son were in a wagon with two horses and attempted to ford the Truckee River two miles above Verdi. The team was caught by a sudden rise in the river and swept into the current. Mr. Lacombe and his son were both drowned. Mr. Lacombe leaves a wife and one child.
130 Years Ago
A common occurrence: Mr. Charles Wilson offers $20 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who stole the Appeal from his box. The Appeal will add $20 more. For months there has been constant complaint from subscriber of the petit larceny thieves who get up early in the morning to see what there is in the paper – and would rather steal than pay for it.
100 Years Ago
The bell rings: Paradise ended with the ringing of the school bell this morning and classes for all Carson school children were resumed. Registration at the high school showed a total of 115 and grammar grades were also well filled.
70 Years Ago
Old-time melodrama: Forest Hall, chairman of the Carson Community Players, announced that it was decided to present a melodrama in cooperation with the Nevada Day Committee for the celebration Oct. 31. This is a typical old-fashioned melodrama, complete with villain, hero and sweet girl heroine.
30 Years Ago
Advertisement: “Country Western Dancing every Friday & Saturday night in our all-new dance hall, appearing Friday and Saturday night, ‘High Desert Drifters.’ Line dancing class Saturday. Ormsby House Hotel/Casino.”
Friday
150 Years Ago
Fire: Bright & Simpsons saloon on the corner of Carson and Proctor was where black smoke was seen issuing out of the roof. It had been recently overhauled, repaired and enlarged. The lower story on Carson Street was used as a saloon and the rear consisted of a large dining room, kitchen, eating stalls, washroom, and was occupied by Elijah Walker as an eating house. On the opposite corner of the street is a cistern where the Curry engines took up positions. The fire started from a defective chimney built between the old and new compartments and the flame passed up under the roof and ran along either side until it was a mass of flames. Too much praise cannot be given to the nobel conduct of the fire companies, both Warren and Curry engine house. In less than half an hour the fire was out. Loss is $4,500 insured through Globe, Liverpool & London and Imperial companies.
140 Years Ago
Advertisement: “Books at Cagwin & Noteware’s – received a full assortment of stationery and textbooks consisting of wire-bound, noiseless and book slates; pencils, sponges, scholars’ companions, ticklers, memorandum pads, composition and copy books, rulers, pen-wipers, crayons, ink, pens, holders and paper, all of which parents, guardians, teachers and pupils are requested to inspect before purchasing outfits for the ensuing term of the public schools in Carson, Empire and vicinity. A stylographic given away with a quart bottle of Caw’s Jet Black Ink… opposite the Post Office, Carson.”
130 Years Ago
The “Appeal” athlete: Will Davis of the Appeal composing room, captured four prizes at the Miners’ Union picnic. Will has now been advanced to the post of regular fighting editor.
100 Years Ago
Carson woman bruised in accident: Mrs. Homer Mooney and Mrs. F.N. Fletcher were severely bruised as the result of an automobile accident on Lake Street in Reno. Mrs. Mooney was two-thirds across the street when the collision seemed imminent. The Ford car was traveling at an “unusually high” rate of speed.
70 Years Ago
Snollygoster: President Truman puzzled more than a few people when he referred to Republicans as “Snollygosters” in a whistle-stop speech in Oklahoma. Press secretary Roger Tubby said he remembered his father often used the word. A Georgia editor defined a Snollygoster as a “fellow who wants a platform or principles and who whenever he wins, gets here by sheer force of monumental talk…”
30 Years Ago
Learn to ride: Horseback riding course offered through the Community Services Division of Western Nevada Community College will teach the basics of proper care and grooming, barn etiquette, bridling and saddling, mounting and dismounting and then by enjoying the thrill of English riding. Classes are at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian facility.
Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
