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130 Years Ago

Chinese funeral. The aristocratic looking Chinese funeral which passed along Carson Street, was that of a Celestial woodchopper.

110 Years Ago

Elko's Steam Wagon. The Redman Transportation Company steam wagon arrived in Elko. It weighs about 30,000 tons and is geared to run three and a half to four miles an hour, hauling capacity is unlimited - guaranteed to haul forty tons over the mountains from Elko to Tuscarora. Dr. Redman says it is his intention to construct his own road to run his wagons where the topography of the country compels him to use it.

70 Years Ago

St. Peter's Guild makes plans for "All States Apron Sale" fancy work exhibit and silver tea which will also have an exhibit of quilts, fancy work and Indian work loaned from Stewart.

50 Years Ago

Photo caption: Stan Pochop is the winner of the district championship in the annual VFW marble tournament. Stan is one of the Appeal's home delivery boys.

20 Years Ago

Photo caption: Retiring Carson Junior High School Principal Bob Jepson is honored during an awards assembly and was honored at a Carson Nugget banquet.

10 Years Ago

Carson's Golden Spike to be revitalized as the redevelopment committee recommended giving the project $100,000.

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