130 years agoGood Riddance: The morning paper which has been doing the Republican Party so much harm in Ormsby of late has finally withdrawn itself from the racks and gone over to a ticket recently put into the field by an element which has only been conspicuous by its blatant demands. For months it has been a sort of canker worm in the party, endeavoring in every possible way to injure the organization.100 years agoThe Virginia & Gold Hill Water Company has spent a busy summer on flume repairs. During the summer over five miles of new flume have been built between Marlette and the Red House.70 years agoThe need for Nevada-produced magnesium is expected to play an important part in the building of American fighting planes. Major C.P.J. Ball stressed the advantages of magnesium alloys while speaking at the University of Nevada.50 years agoHank Monk, Carson's veteran stagecoach driver and weather predictor, was out busy searching for additional talent for the Miss Carson City contest today. “Always willin’ to do my part for my community,” he sighed. As to the weather, there will be variable cloudiness...20 years ago(Photo caption) Austin Leck, of the Screwballs tangles with Brent Young of the Valley Vikings during an AYSO game Wednesday at Edmonds Sports Complex.10 years agoThe names of four firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty are added to the Nevada Firefighters Memorial in Mills Park. • Trent Dolan is the son of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.
