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130 Years Ago

Mrs. Sanders, of Ruby Hill, Eureka County was sitting before the fire, bathing her throat in turpentine, when the liquid ignited in her hand and caught her dress on fire. She had the presence of mind to tear her dress off before her clothing caught fire. Her hand was severely burned, but she escaped without further injury.

110 Years Ago

Isaac Olcovich dead. Two weeks ago he was married to Miss Lizzie Barrett and everyone extended the hope to the young people that only prosperity would fall to their lot. He was born in this city twenty-three years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife.

70 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Bergevin are the proud parents of a baby boy born at Mrs. Mae Noonan's hospital. The baby has been named Wayne Gilbert.

50 Years Ago

Advertisement: "Carson Theater 'The Geisha Boy' with Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald and Sessue Hayakawa."

20 Years Ago

A bill proposing to abolish mandatory auto insurance was introduced in the Senate. The Legislature adopted a mandatory insurance law in 1975.

10 Years Ago

A new motel is coming to Carson, the Specialty Suites, a 1200-room, three story motel to be construction in the south-central part of Carson.

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