December 12, 1963 (28 pages)

. Page 5 . The Nugget. . December 12, 1963. Page 5. BR eRe Hho Herne te Hee Ee eed + Pe + Pt “I'm Hanging Denning Answered Softly NEVADA COUNTY JAIL 1859 By Hollis Bentley In the Nevada County jail, during the hours before dawn, the two cells on the south side of the building were lit by the icy white light. of the moon. In each cell was an accused murderer, each awaiting trial. The trial of John Denning was tobethe next day. He paced the floor slowly, his shoes scuffing softly. He was not the wild animal caged for the first time, though he'd never seen a jail before, he was quiet, thoughtful, reasoning. When he stopped pacing, the. mannexttohim, Philip Thomas, awoke tothe sudden silence. ;Before this night neither man had spoken to the other. “What are you doing?" Thomas asked, irritated at being wakened. The cells were patches of blinding white light and black shadows. No definite shape stood out except the black and white of bars cast in stripes on the cell floors. Denning was turning his iron frame cot onend, letting the bedding fall to the floor. "I am hanging myself, ning answered softly. Thomas raised himself on an elbow, not with alarm, but to get a better view. "Why, " he said flatly. “Herel will die quietly and in " Denmy ownway with some dignity. " “Why, ” Thomas repeated. Myself,” “Ican't stop them heen ordering my death but this way I won't be a spectacle for their enter~ tainment.” He spoke using no emphasis in his words, as though the breath that created them had already died. “What'd you do?” Thomas asked. “Nothing. But I was there and Iwassmall and weak and easy to catch. " Thomas grunted, "I figure they'll get me but you never know, the judge might die or feel good that day or maybe he knew my mother. ” "I saw the deputy drunk and shouting filth in the streets, " “Everybody gets drunk sometimes, " Thomas shrugged. "[heard a lawyertella Chinese Nevada County historians met for their annual dinner Thursday at the Bret Harte Inn to hear Miss Irene Simpson, curator of the Wells Fargo Bank's History Room, renew a 111 year association between Nevada County and the Wells Fargo Company. Miss Simpson, a member of the San Mateo County and California historical. societies, centeredher talk around the acquisition of some artifacts now displayed at the company's offices on Montgomery St. in San Francisco. Of allthe pieces inthe museum, Miss Simpson said, the Wells Fargo Concord coach is the main attraction. The coach, originally used on the Placerville Carson City run, and later the Santa Cruz -Alvisorun, led a nomadic existence for many years until finding its present home in the miner why the miner must lose hisclaim toa white claim jumper. I don't know if the Chinese spoke English but I know that lawyer used words no ordinary man would understand to scare that. miner, " “Chinamen don't have rights, " Thomas said. “They'd laugh at me because I'm small, They'd confuse me because I never went to school. They'd push and shove me because I have no defense, They'd convict me because I won't beg (Continued on Page 20) Airport To Be Improved Nevada County supervisors passed a series of resolutions to clear the way for extension of the Loma Rica Airport runway at Monday's meeting of the board. The documents involved exchanges of land with the Nevada Irrigation District and Charles Litton, rights of way, and other technical matter planned in the extension program. Murder Arraignment Postponed Again Arraignment of the three men, Clifford Toycen, Robert Lee Burns andRober M. Mealman, accused of the fatal shooting of highway patrolman Glenn Carlson has been postponed again, thistimeto December 20. Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll granted the continuance on the request of Toycen's defense attorney Victor Huber who said the suspect was under medical care and not available for interview until 24 hours after discontinuing the use of medical drugs. Other attorneys representing the defendants are William Wetherall and public defender Leo Todd. ——— Lindley's Red Wagon Auburn Hwy at Combie Road. Open Weds Sat. § til. 10 0 .m. Sunday 1 to 10 p.m. NEW FEATURE Special Complete Dinner $1.50 Wed., Thur., Fri. CALL 273-3914 For Menu Family Restaurant No Liquor Served gift wrap her in gowns sweaters jackets lingere hosiery coats robes bags .and. many other items Open Friday Night i All Next Week Til 9 PM. BANKAMERICARD pices That Special Gift From Alice's to choose from STYLE¢ 313 Broad Street, Nevada City ES Ya SRK: ee Nee xo company's history room. After purchasing the coach for $500, it was barged from Alviso to San Francisco and then freighted to company’s offices. After a brief period it was put on display at the San Francisco Exposition for a few years, and a few stops later was finally housed where it is presently on public display. Also included in Miss Simpson’ s talk were references to early and later day Wells Fargo agents in Nevada City and Grass Valley. William Hewett first established an office here in 1855 followed in 1857 by Alonzo Baker who reigned for 35 years. Records don't show who followed Baker, but in 1903 E.S. Park was established as agent to Historians Elect Officers be succeeded by James Henwood who was a guest at Thursday night's dinner. Present manager of the reactivated branch is Alfred B. Dayton, Following Miss Simpson's talk, the Historical Society held a brief business meeting in which nomin~ ating committee chairman John E, Nettell recommended that present officers and directors be held over for another year. The recommendation was approved by unanimous acclamation. Officers for the upcoming year willbe Gilbert Tennis, president; Gwen Anderson, vice-president; Ester Hartung, secretary and Adelaide Elliott, treasurer. Bill Carman and Sibyl Leutencker were also elected as new members to the Board of Directors. SUPERBA ties PENDLETON shirts SWANK? jewelry INTERWOVEN or ESQUIRE McGREGOR socks & jac RRO drip dry “DECTOLENE" White or Fancies Long or Short Sleeves WT —_— —— —_— ‘TIMELY CLOTHES SCURLEE ; ROUGH RIDER slacks . TEX TAN ‘ belts & wallets NUNN-BUSH shoes Clothing Gifts for Boys Sizes 8-20 . 128 MILE He Will Like, Use A Gift Certificate sport DOBBS hats SHIRTS ST REET ~ suits McGregor JACKETS . GRASS -VALLEY

. Page 5 . The Nugget.. . December 12, 1963. Page 5. BR eRe Hho Herne te Hee Ee eed + Pe + Pt “I'm Hanging Denning Answered Softly NEVADA COUNTY JAIL 1859 By Hollis Bentley In the Nevada County jail, during the hours before dawn, the two cells on the south side of the building were lit by the icy white light. of the moon. In each cell was an accused murderer, each awaiting trial. The trial of John Denning was tobethe next day. He paced the floor slowly, his shoes scuffing softly. He was not the wild animal caged for the first time, though he'd never seen a jail before, he was quiet, thoughtful, reasoning. When he stopped pacing, the. mannexttohim, Philip Thomas, awoke tothe sudden silence. ;Before this night neither man had spoken to the other. “What are you doing?" Thomas asked, irritated at being wakened. The cells were patches of blinding white light and black shadows. No definite shape stood out except the black and white of bars cast in stripes on the cell floors. Denning was turning his iron frame cot onend, letting the bedding fall to the floor. "I am hanging myself, ning answered softly. Thomas raised himself on an elbow, not with alarm, but to get a better view. "Why, " he said flatly. “Herel will die quietly and in " Denmy ownway with some dignity. " “Why, ” Thomas repeated. Myself,” “Ican't stop them heen ordering my death but this way I won't be a spectacle for their enter~ tainment.” He spoke using no emphasis in his words, as though the breath that created them had already died. “What'd you do?” Thomas asked. “Nothing. But I was there and Iwassmall and weak and easy to catch. " Thomas grunted, "I figure they'll get me but you never know, the judge might die or feel good that day or maybe he knew my mother. ” "I saw the deputy drunk and shouting filth in the streets, " “Everybody gets drunk sometimes, " Thomas shrugged. "[heard a lawyertella Chinese Nevada County historians met for their annual dinner Thursday at the Bret Harte Inn to hear Miss Irene Simpson, curator of the Wells Fargo Bank's History Room, renew a 111 year association between Nevada County and the Wells Fargo Company. Miss Simpson, a member of the San Mateo County and California historical. societies, centeredher talk around the acquisition of some artifacts now displayed at the company's offices on Montgomery St. in San Francisco. Of allthe pieces inthe museum, Miss Simpson said, the Wells Fargo Concord coach is the main attraction. The coach, originally used on the Placerville Carson City run, and later the Santa Cruz -Alvisorun, led a nomadic existence for many years until finding its present home in the miner why the miner must lose hisclaim toa white claim jumper. I don't know if the Chinese spoke English but I know that lawyer used words no ordinary man would understand to scare that. miner, " “Chinamen don't have rights, " Thomas said. “They'd laugh at me because I'm small, They'd confuse me because I never went to school. They'd push and shove me because I have no defense, They'd convict me because I won't beg (Continued on Page 20) Airport To Be Improved Nevada County supervisors passed a series of resolutions to clear the way for extension of the Loma Rica Airport runway at Monday's meeting of the board. The documents involved exchanges of land with the Nevada Irrigation District and Charles Litton, rights of way, and other technical matter planned in the extension program. Murder Arraignment Postponed Again Arraignment of the three men, Clifford Toycen, Robert Lee Burns andRober M. Mealman, accused of the fatal shooting of highway patrolman Glenn Carlson has been postponed again, thistimeto December 20. Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll granted the continuance on the request of Toycen's defense attorney Victor Huber who said the suspect was under medical care and not available for interview until 24 hours after discontinuing the use of medical drugs.

Other attorneys representing the defendants are William Wetherall and public defender Leo Todd. ——— Lindley's Red Wagon Auburn Hwy at Combie Road. Open Weds Sat. § til. 10 0 .m. Sunday 1 to 10 p.m. NEW FEATURE Special Complete Dinner $1.50 Wed., Thur., Fri. CALL 273-3914 For Menu Family Restaurant No Liquor Served gift wrap her in gowns sweaters jackets lingere hosiery coats robes bags ..and. many other items Open Friday Night i All Next Week Til 9 PM. BANKAMERICARD pices That Special Gift From Alice's to choose from STYLE¢ 313 Broad Street, Nevada City ES Ya SRK: ee Nee xo company's history room. After purchasing the coach for $500, it was barged from Alviso to San Francisco and then freighted to company’s offices. After a brief period it was put on display at the San Francisco Exposition for a few years, and a few stops later was finally housed where it is presently on public display. Also included in Miss Simpson’ s talk were references to early and later day Wells Fargo agents in Nevada City and Grass Valley. William Hewett first established an office here in 1855 followed in 1857 by Alonzo Baker who reigned for 35 years. Records don't show who followed Baker, but in 1903 E.S. Park was established as agent to Historians Elect Officers be succeeded by James Henwood who was a guest at Thursday night's dinner. Present manager of the reactivated branch is Alfred B. Dayton, Following Miss Simpson's talk, the Historical Society held a brief business meeting in which nomin~ ating committee chairman John E, Nettell recommended that present officers and directors be held over for another year. The recommendation was approved by unanimous acclamation. Officers for the upcoming year willbe Gilbert Tennis, president; Gwen Anderson, vice-president; Ester Hartung, secretary and Adelaide Elliott, treasurer. Bill Carman and Sibyl Leutencker were also elected as new members to the Board of Directors. SUPERBA ties PENDLETON shirts SWANK? jewelry INTERWOVEN or ESQUIRE McGREGOR socks & jac RRO drip dry “DECTOLENE" White or Fancies Long or Short Sleeves WT —_— —— —_— ‘TIMELY CLOTHES SCURLEE ; ROUGH RIDER slacks . TEX TAN ‘ belts & wallets NUNN-BUSH shoes Clothing Gifts for Boys Sizes 8-20 . 128 MILE He Will Like, Use A Gift Certificate sport DOBBS hats SHIRTS ST REET ~ suits McGregor JACKETS . GRASS -VALLEY