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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 but boys, but who are at the present day far ahead of what their forefathers were at their age. As all public offices are more or less flavored with politics, each candidate must be a manipulator and a general in centralizing his forces to attain success. The young men have now the benefit of the experience of the older ones, and with the advantage of youth on their side are making the pace too fast for their older brethren. These remarks are merely introductory to the subject of this sketch, John R. Tyrrell, justice of the peace for the Township of Grass Valley, and who is one of the rising young men of the city. Mr. Tyrrell was born in England, January 30, 1868, and was brought to this country when but a child. He was educated at the schools here, and then studied one year at the San Francisco Comunercial Law School and Business College. He then returned to Grass Valley, and three years ago commenced business as a dealer in hay and grain. Mr. Tyrrell has always had a desire to study law, and in his spare moments has read with this object in view. In order to gain a position where he could better follow this inclination, he secured the nomination for justice of the peace at the hands of the Republican party last fall, and was elected. Mr. Tyrrell is now studying under the direction of one of the law universities, preparatory to passing his examination before the Supreme Court. He is prominent in politics, and is secretary of the Nevada County Republican Central Committee; also secretary to the School Board of Trustees. He takes much interest in all matters pertaining to the benefit of Grass Valley, and is highly esteemed in the community. cz As a hamlet emerges into a town and then into a city, the various offices pertaining to its government have to be filled by capable men. Among them the position of marshal is one that requires a man of more than ordinary ability to fulfill the duties imposed upon him. Mining camps, as a general rule, have been given over to lawlessness, and the marshal of the town has not had, what might be termed, an easy job. During the term of Marshal Frank E. Dennen, the record of law-breaking has been a small one, which reverts much to his credit and his unceasing efforts to keep the malicious within bounds, and the feloniously inclined at a distance. Marshal Dennen is thoroughly conversant with the ways of the old and new comers to Grass Valley, being a native son in every sense of the word, having been born here on April 2, 1862, After a common school education at the institutions of Grass Valley, he engaged in mining and railroading, and seven years ago was appointed night watchman. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Marshal Pascoe, and was then elected to the same position in 1892, and again in 1894. As the office of marshal also carries with it the position of city tax collector, poll tax and license collector, it is a very important one, and necessarily requires a business head as well as a strong arm to fulfill the duties. Marshal Dennen, aside from his official duties, stands high in the estimation of the public, and his many friends will always rally to his support, when necessary, to retain him in a position which is so suited to his ability. F. E. DENNEN City Marshal Sit 6m There are many people who really think the duties C. C. TOWNSEND of a township constable are light and easy an Constable begrudge them the emoluments of the office. But merely thinking and knowing so are two different things, and the expression of the former opinion only indicates the speaker's ignorance of the serious and oft-times dangerous work this officer has to perform. Grass Valley Township has two constables, one of whom, the subject of this sketch, is C. C. Townsend, one of the early settlers in Grass Valley, and who was born at Albermarle, East Virginia, on January 31, 1827. At a later date he moved to Missouri, and in 1853 made the hazardous journey across the plains, coming direct to Grass Valley. Like all others in those days Mr. Townsend engaged in mining till 1859 when he was elected constable, and in 1863 he was also elected city marshal under the new charter. He continued in this capacity till 1865, when he engaged in business and followed that pursuit for fourteen years. In 1891 he was appointed deputy sheriff under Geo. W. Dunster while still retaining the office of constable and still continues in office. During the many years that Mr. Townsend has been a resident of Grass Valley he has had many interesting experiences in his official life and has made many important arrests. In public matters he has always taken a lively interest and has identified himself in every case with any proposition that has had for its aim the good of the community. ca There is a noticeable fact regarding the young men. of Nevada County, and especially those who were born here, that-there are attractions enough for them to stay here. As a general rule, a county devoted to mining interests seldom remains the home of the rising generation. Their associations are with a roaming class and some other place soon claims them fora citizen. But not so here—the song of the native son is, ‘“‘There’s no place like home.” And another point of which we have. reason to feel proud—the native son is fast assuming the responsibility of public office, and, still better, he is doing it with credit to himself and the county. Among the numerous young men who are now in office we are pleased to make mention of Frank Leohr, who was born at Washington, in this county, January 22, 1862. After receiving a common school education he learned the trade of millwright which he followed steadily till he was appointed night watchman at the N. C. N. G. R. R. depot. In this capacity he served for three years to the utmost. satisfaction ot the presiding officers of the railroad. Last year Mr. Leolir received the nomination for constable and was duly elected. In the few months he has served in that capacity he has shown his aptitude for the duties of the office, and has proved himself an officer of nerve as well as. a keen observer of people and their surroundings. Mr. Leohr has many friends who appreciate his services and upon whom he can depend for support in future campaigns. FRANK LEOHR Constable