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Title: 1895 Pictorial History of Nevada County, California (979.437 COM (622.342 NEV, PH 1-4))(2000) Collection Type: Books and Periodicals Catalog #: 979.437 COM (622.342 NEV, PH 1-4) Author: W. F. Prisk, J. E. Poingdestre, and Samuel Butler. Foreword and index by David A. and Ardis H. Comstock. Publisher: Grass Valley: Comstock Bonanza Press Related Items: Directories > Nevada County Mining Review (622.342.NEV)(1895) Pamphlets > Grass Valley and Vicinity (PH 1-4)(Circa 1895) Published: 2000 Copyright: In the public domain or published before 1925 Subjects: Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Mines, Mining Industry, Who's Who, 19th Century, 1890s Notes: Full title: 1895 Pictorial History of Nevada County, California: Reissue of "Nevada County Mining Review" compiled by William Frederick Prisk Jr. and the staff of the Grass Valley Daily Morning Union and "Grass Valley and Vicinity" compiled by J. E. Poingdestre with an historical sketch by Samuel Butler: To which has been appended a new foreword and a comprehensive index compiled by David A. and Ardis H. Comstock. vi, 186 pages. # of Pages: 194 Download PDF: User Login Required Download OCR Text: User Login Required

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NEVADA COUNTY MINING REVIEW very much so with the office of sheriff, and to fill the duties satisfactorily requires a man who knows more than his local surroundings, and must be a student of the ‘‘ waysand means” of individuals. This is an apprenticeship which stands a man in good stead when handling prisoners of all classes, from the petty larceny thief to the outlaw, who values life according to the chances involved in making good his escape after committing a depredation on other people’s property. David 1’. Douglass is the present sheriff of Nevada County and is a Californian, having first seen the light of day at San Joaquin, January 31, 1858. There he remained till ten years old, when he went with his parents to Merced, and then to San Francisco, where he remained four years. Two years were then passed at Fresno. By this time young Douglass was emerging into manhood, and coming to Nevada State he went into the cattle business. Being of an energetic disposition he went to Placer County for a year, and then settled in Solano County and made a business of raising grapes. In 1883 Mr. Douglass made his second advent in Nevada County and became ‘‘shotgun’’ messenger for Wells-Fargo, covering routes in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas. He afterwards became messenger on the N.C. N.G.&S.P.R. R., running between Sacramento and Nevada. It was from this position that he was elected to the office of sheriff on the Democratic ticket by a handsome majority, and again he was re-elected for a four-years’ term in 1894 by 461. These majorities speak volumes in Sheriff Douglass’ behalf, and are a positive indication of his popularity, personally and officially. In the fulfiliment of the duties of his office he is courteous and obliging, and enjoys the high esteem of all who know him. ca The duties of county clerk, as might be supposed, JOHN J. GREANY are of no small import and require the services of County Clerk a man of experience and education to fill the place. Thus it is that great care is taken by both political parties when making nominations for this office that men thoroughly capable to cary out the duties prescribed are brought forward as candidates. The office of auditor is also added to that of county clerk, still adding toits responsibilities. The present county clerk is John J. Greany, than whom there is no man better adapted to his surroundings in the county. Mr. Greany was born in Pennsylvania, in 1855, and when but eleven years of age was brought by his mother to Grass Valley, with his brother and sister. Here he attended school for a couple of years, and at the tender age of thirteen, owing to the death of his father, had to find employment, which he did at one of the mines in the neighborhood. Mining was Mr. Greany’s vocation till 1889. During ten years of this time he worked continuously at the Idaho Mine. At the latter date he was appointed deputy county clerk under J. L. Morgan, and in 1892 received the nomination and was elected county clerk. Again in 1894 he received the nomination at the Democratic convention and succeeded himself. Mr. Greany’s political career has been such as to place him in his present prominent place. Personally he is one of those generous, whole-souled men who endear themselves to all theiracquaintances. His general business ability and strict integrity has done much to promote his interests in the comutmunity. pn 2ketS) Gc There is no position which is offered at the hands of the people in connection with the county offices of more importance than that of assessor. Not only must he be aman of unimpeachable integrity, but he must also possess qualities more than those attributed to an ordinary business man. In the execution of his duties he has to contend with all classes of people, and it takes firmness, as well as a keen discernment of human nature to form conclusions which, in nine cases out of ten, are entirely opposed to the notions of those who come under his jurisdiction. Itis an utter impossibility to fill the position of assessor and give satisfaction to all, asin so doing he would surely fail in making adequate returns, which would imme iately callfor comment and censure, The present assessor of Nevada County is W. H. Martin, who was born in England, February 24, 1847. When but seventeen years of age he came to America by the old historical route of Panama and landed in Grass Valley. Mining in all its branches has engaged the attention of Mr. Martin during his long residence in Nevada County, which has been continuous, with the exception of two years spent in Sierra City. Mr. Martin was deputy assessor under Daniel Collins, which gave him much experience in the office, and it will now be useful to him while fulfilling the duties of the office. Personally he is a pleasant, affable gentleman, who is ever courteous in his treatment of those who have business to transact with him, and the untarnished record he has made during his official and business career places him in the full confidence of the voters of Nevada County. That Mr. Martin has done the county good service in his official career is evidenced by the fact that he has succeeded in raising the assessment roll of the county for 1895 over $470,000, a record of which he might well feel proud. W. H. MARTIN County Assessor ca Nearly every man is adapted to a special walk in JOHN WERRY life. At some period of his busy existence he has County Recorder had an opportunity to follow the bent of his inclinaae F tion, but has failed to take advantage of it. Thus it is we can, with every confidence, claim that the subject of this sketch, John Werry, county recorder, is the right man in the right place. Mr. Werry was born in England, in 1852, and at the age of eighteen years came to America and settled in Pennsylvania, where he resided for five years, afterwards coming to Grass Valley, in 1875. Fora short time after his arrival here he was employed at the mill of the Idaho Mine, and then accepted a position with W. George, as bookkeeper, with whom he remained till 1884. At this time Mr. Werry received the appointment of deputy county treasurer, under Geo. E. Robinson, which office he held for the term of two years. He was then appointed deputy assessor under Erastus Bond, and afterwards was engaged in the post office for a few months, In 1892 Mr. Werry’s friends put forward his name for nomination as recorder on the Republican ticket, and he was elected by a most complimentary majority. Again in 1894 he was re elected by the overwhelming plurality of 1,326. Personal popularity had much to do with this magnificent outpouring of public confidence, but capability for