Historical Clippings Book (HC-A) (49 pages)

= ae pe . ~~ ; unde i On the Job.—Mornen: “Baby is . to be JJusBaNnD: MorTHer: uready h y the hammer. —Furnica (Bucharest). Rolfe Articles to Be ee, Printed in The Union . Tue UNION counts itself fortun!) — ute in being able to present to its big reader family the absorbingly interesting letters and papers of Tallman Hathaway (Rolfe as compiled and edited by Mrs. Belle Rolfe Douglass, pioneer resident of Nevada City, and a writer of much ability, This work of compilation has ‘been a labor of love on the part of Mrs. Douglass, covering a period of Several yeurs. That the local people and many residents now living elsewhere are to be the first to read of Tallman ‘Rolfe and his colorful times is, indeed, a matter for congratulation. Tallman Hathaway Rolfe, ‘born in Maine in 1824, ibullwhacked the Oregon Trail nearly five years prior to the California gold discovery. In 1847 he came to California and was employed as a printer on the “California Star’ at Monterey. When news of the Marshall discovery reached Monterey, Rolfe completed the printing of the week's edition and then rushed to Sutter’s Fort. His experiences from thence on were varied, he finally reaching the present Nevada City iby way of Marysville. Here he Mought a weekly paper called “Young America” and changed its name to the “Nevada Democrat.” His editorship continued for a numiber of years and the letters to be published reflect the stirring events and tense emotions of that period. BY THE COMPILER With the passing of the California Pioneer, much of the early day history with its interesting tales of the Golden Fifties is being lost jn the whirl of the wonderful discoveries and inventions of the present. The object of this work is to perpetuate in memory, the romance, trials and progress of the sturdy miners brought hither in the Rush for Gold. All of the events related are true ana the dates authentic, proof of which can be furnished by the compiler, who in transcribing the work was ever mindful of the debt owed to the Pioneers of this great pages are reverently trusting it will serve its purpose as a record of courage, progress and patriotism. BELLE ROLEFE DOUGLASS, Gommonwealth, and to whom these . dedicated, . an auctioneer when he grows up.” “How do you know?” “He already has your watch s going ~~ Chance.—Farner: “You say you want to marry my daughter Introducing The Compiler of “The Golden Fifties,” Soon to Be Printed ~ in The Union N THE EVE of the starting of publication in The Union of the Tallman Rolfe historical sketches, as previously announced, it will be of interest to the reading public to know the relationship and associations existing between the man whose portrayals form the basis of the narratives, Tallman Rolfe, and the compiler thereof, Belle Rolfe Douglass. To that end the contribution of a friend of longstanding of the Rolfe-Douglass families occupies The Lookout column this morning. For -approximately 75 years this writing material lay buried in the letters and papers of Mr. Rolfe, its discovery and utilization by Mrs. Douglass during the last two years bringing a valuable contribution to the historical annals of Nevada County. Belle Rolfe Douglass Probably no story of fiction ever written can interest the average reader so much as some of the historical incidents that happened In the early days of our gold mining camps of Nevada County and all California. : As time rolls onward the ranks of the old timers, whose recollections we must depend upon for much of this early history, are rapidly being depleted and old records, old letters and other valuable relics of the days of the first settlers are being lost to posterity from numerous causes. These, if published, would add considerably to the fund of historical knowledge which is cherished by all of us, and more particularly by those of us who claim this as our birthplace. The announcement, therefore, ‘by The Morning Union that it is soon fo commence the publication of a series of historical sketches compiled and written by Belle Rolfe Douglass, entitleg “The Golden Jrifties," is of surpassing interest to many hundreds of people. ~ Mrs. Douglass needs no introduction to Union readers, As the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthus Jerome Rolfe, she has inherited a spirit of love for the west from her parents, who resided continuously in Nevada City for sixty years, fifty of which were spent in the home on West Broad street, which is still intact. A family of four daughters and two sons were born and raised here, Two now remain, Mrs. H. J. Wright and Mrs. Douglass. Well, have you scen her mother?” Surron (falteringly): “Why, yes; but daughters don’t always grow up to look like New York Post. their mothers.”—Neal O'Iara in — } . the mother, was born in Maine in 1882. I. J, Rolfe, the father, also born in Maine in 1826, came to California first, by way of the Isthmus, in 1850. His destination was Nevada City and he met with some success at mining, his field being at or near Willow Valley. He returned to his old home in Maine in 1862 and ugain in 1854, at which time he married and -brought his wife back _ with him, The couple lived for a time on Spring Street in what Mrs. Rolfe /. deseribed as “one of the airy homes of the period,” which was loosely lined and papered in such a way that every breeze billowed through the cracks. I. J. Rolfe and his brother Tallman owned and operated the Ne1] vada Democrat, one of the first pa. pers published in Nevada City. Their . office, before the fire of 1856, stood on the corner of Union and Main . . Streets, the present lot of E. T. Leiter, but was later moved across the _. ¢ way to the Legg property. It is '! from the files of this paper that ?) the incidents of “The Golden Fifties’ are gathered, written as letters to other brothers. The author has given to Tallman Rolfe, a beloved uncle, the character of a pepresentative citizen whose devotion to duty was typical of the majority of our pioneers. She has endeavored to perpetuate the romantic history of a section famous in the annals of California life, leaving for future generations an authentic record, civie ang social, i of Nevada County, a part of California which entered largely into , the building of the western com' monwealth. 2 ' +Mrs, Douglass, following the ex. ; ample of her mother, has always entered into the activities of civic betterment and social welfare and may be depended upon to do her part in anything that tends toward the good of the community. She is an active member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West and is enthusiustic In assisting that order to perpetuate, ‘by suitable markers, the sites of many old historio places, Her story covers an era of the gold rush that will interest all Californians and the various state. ments by the author may be accepted as historically and traditionally authentic, ily Tolfe, _ Arte e cee 6 etemman, meee meen SLOW DOWN ROUNDING CURVE By MARGARET FISHBACK Occasionally, when I choose To take it easy, and refuse Martinis, leopard sweat and rye Alike, it's really more than I Can understand that I should be Coerced so conscientiously. _ Why is it that one has to drink? Why is it that one’s hosts should think It queer these days if guests prefer A respite? Doesn't it occur To anyone that no offense Is meant by harmless abstinence? —From “I Take It Back.” . (E, P, Dutton & Co., Inc., New York). . i aha Say.

= ae pe . ~~ ; unde i On the Job.—Mornen: “Baby is . to be JJusBaNnD: MorTHer: uready h y the hammer. —Furnica (Bucharest). Rolfe Articles to Be ee, Printed in The Union . Tue UNION counts itself fortun!) — ute in being able to present to its big reader family the absorbingly interesting letters and papers of Tallman Hathaway (Rolfe as compiled and edited by Mrs. Belle Rolfe Douglass, pioneer resident of Nevada City, and a writer of much ability, This work of compilation has ‘been a labor of love on the part of Mrs. Douglass, covering a period of Several yeurs. That the local people and many residents now living elsewhere are to be the first to read of Tallman ‘Rolfe and his colorful times is, indeed, a matter for congratulation. Tallman Hathaway Rolfe, ‘born in Maine in 1824, ibullwhacked the Oregon Trail nearly five years prior to the California gold discovery. In 1847 he came to California and was employed as a printer on the “California Star’ at Monterey. When news of the Marshall discovery reached Monterey, Rolfe completed the printing of the week's edition and then rushed to Sutter’s Fort. His experiences from thence on were varied, he finally reaching the present Nevada City iby way of Marysville. Here he Mought a weekly paper called “Young America” and changed its name to the “Nevada Democrat.” His editorship continued for a numiber of years and the letters to be published reflect the stirring events and tense emotions of that period. BY THE COMPILER With the passing of the California Pioneer, much of the early day history with its interesting tales of the Golden Fifties is being lost jn the whirl of the wonderful discoveries and inventions of the present. The object of this work is to perpetuate in memory, the romance, trials and progress of the sturdy miners brought hither in the Rush for Gold. All of the events related are true ana the dates authentic, proof of which can be furnished by the compiler, who in transcribing the work was ever mindful of the debt owed to the Pioneers of this great pages are reverently trusting it will serve its purpose as a record of courage, progress and patriotism. BELLE ROLEFE DOUGLASS, Gommonwealth, and to whom these . dedicated, . an auctioneer when he grows up.” “How do you know?” “He already has your watch s going ~~ Chance.—Farner: “You say you want to marry my daughter Introducing The Compiler of “The Golden Fifties,” Soon to Be Printed ~ in The Union N THE EVE of the starting of publication in The Union of the Tallman Rolfe historical sketches, as previously announced, it will be of interest to the reading public to know the relationship and associations existing between the man whose portrayals form the basis of the narratives, Tallman Rolfe, and the compiler thereof, Belle Rolfe Douglass. To that end the contribution of a friend of longstanding of the Rolfe-Douglass families occupies The Lookout column this morning. For -approximately 75 years this writing material lay buried in the letters and papers of Mr. Rolfe, its discovery and utilization by Mrs. Douglass during the last two years bringing a valuable contribution to the historical annals of Nevada County. Belle Rolfe Douglass Probably no story of fiction ever written can interest the average reader so much as some of the historical incidents that happened In the early days of our gold mining camps of Nevada County and all California. : As time rolls onward the ranks of the old timers, whose recollections we must depend upon for much of this early history, are rapidly being depleted and old records, old letters and other valuable relics of the days of the first settlers are being lost to posterity from numerous causes. These, if published,

would add considerably to the fund of historical knowledge which is cherished by all of us, and more particularly by those of us who claim this as our birthplace. The announcement, therefore, ‘by The Morning Union that it is soon fo commence the publication of a series of historical sketches compiled and written by Belle Rolfe Douglass, entitleg “The Golden Jrifties," is of surpassing interest to many hundreds of people. ~ Mrs. Douglass needs no introduction to Union readers, As the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthus Jerome Rolfe, she has inherited a spirit of love for the west from her parents, who resided continuously in Nevada City for sixty years, fifty of which were spent in the home on West Broad street, which is still intact. A family of four daughters and two sons were born and raised here, Two now remain, Mrs. H. J. Wright and Mrs. Douglass. Well, have you scen her mother?” Surron (falteringly): “Why, yes; but daughters don’t always grow up to look like New York Post. their mothers.”—Neal O'Iara in — } . the mother, was born in Maine in 1882. I. J, Rolfe, the father, also born in Maine in 1826, came to California first, by way of the Isthmus, in 1850. His destination was Nevada City and he met with some success at mining, his field being at or near Willow Valley. He returned to his old home in Maine in 1862 and ugain in 1854, at which time he married and -brought his wife back _ with him, The couple lived for a time on Spring Street in what Mrs. Rolfe /. deseribed as “one of the airy homes of the period,” which was loosely lined and papered in such a way that every breeze billowed through the cracks. I. J. Rolfe and his brother Tallman owned and operated the Ne1] vada Democrat, one of the first pa. pers published in Nevada City. Their . office, before the fire of 1856, stood on the corner of Union and Main . . Streets, the present lot of E. T. Leiter, but was later moved across the _. ¢ way to the Legg property. It is '! from the files of this paper that ?) the incidents of “The Golden Fifties’ are gathered, written as letters to other brothers. The author has given to Tallman Rolfe, a beloved uncle, the character of a pepresentative citizen whose devotion to duty was typical of the majority of our pioneers. She has endeavored to perpetuate the romantic history of a section famous in the annals of California life, leaving for future generations an authentic record, civie ang social, i of Nevada County, a part of California which entered largely into , the building of the western com' monwealth. 2 ' +Mrs, Douglass, following the ex. ; ample of her mother, has always entered into the activities of civic betterment and social welfare and may be depended upon to do her part in anything that tends toward the good of the community. She is an active member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West and is enthusiustic In assisting that order to perpetuate, ‘by suitable markers, the sites of many old historio places, Her story covers an era of the gold rush that will interest all Californians and the various state. ments by the author may be accepted as historically and traditionally authentic, ily Tolfe, _ Arte e cee 6 etemman, meee meen SLOW DOWN ROUNDING CURVE By MARGARET FISHBACK Occasionally, when I choose To take it easy, and refuse Martinis, leopard sweat and rye Alike, it's really more than I Can understand that I should be Coerced so conscientiously. _ Why is it that one has to drink? Why is it that one’s hosts should think It queer these days if guests prefer A respite? Doesn't it occur To anyone that no offense Is meant by harmless abstinence? —From “I Take It Back.” . (E, P, Dutton & Co., Inc., New York). . i aha Say.